Automobiles/ Trucks 1/43-1/50 scale let’s see them

@poconotrain posted:

An old Dodge Power Wagon on a Dirt Road. It’s my favorite pick up both full size and miniature.

Very nice and I am with you as I would love to have a full size Power Wagon !

I like the Power Wagon, and the scenery!

@DaveP posted:

Matchbox is predominately 1/87 - 1/64. For a time there was a King Size/Super King/Speed King line Late 60's in to the 80's which scaled nicely around 1/48 - 1/50. Mattel tried to bring it back in the '00's but didn't catch on.

Speed King ElCamino & Older Matchbox Collectibles Ford Pick-up

Mtchbox Speed King El Camino & Hot Wheels 1/64 Jeep

Matchbox Speed King Charger & Matchbox 1/64 Pontiac

@DaveP, thks Dave, good info !

@mike g. posted:

Paul, great idea on having the ambulance on standby with all the traffic that area get/ Between the Friday nights, the Benz dealer ship promo and the car rally. Somebody could really get hurt. Its a good thing your a top notch reporter to cover anything that might happen. With you on top of everything there maybe you could give the public works manager a little hint to give the guy going down in the sewer some time off to enjoy the car shows also! He sure has been a lot of work!

Dads Train Room. Thanks for the information and I will be checking them out!

Charlie, Great looking car! Tom, the pick up is looking outstanding!

Mike, the sewer guy is no fool...not only is on OT after 5, but he likes the scenery above ground and seems to stuck there

Have always liked the GM soft yellows of the '50s and 60s' ..  Apparently, the onlookers like the it too!

Doing my best to keep this thread going...

Around 1960 a friend gave me his Plasticville and autos, as he must have considered himself too old to play with trains anymore.  This toy Olds and the buildings behind it were in the lot, its red paint well scratched and chipped.   I repainted it, but the red didn't cover well.  So later on I stripped it and painted it this soft blue in recognition of a '51 Olds convertible that my friend had later had.

Paul, I love the Yellow GM Soft top! I also think the ladies that are looking at it want to go for a ride in it! I bet the owner has lots of female friends!

Paul you're doing a fine job keeping this thread going, but fear not!  This thread ebbs and flows as it's contributors find time in their busy lives to come up with more publishable vehicles and the time to post them.

Went by my favorite place - Ready2Roll in Miami and picked up these 2 nice little items...

Very nice.  The Rover tow truck must be vintage.

Paul, and TrainsRMe, great convertibles! Nice trucks, FECRailroaddog. Here’s a couple of Menard’s REA trucks, which I really like.

Nice REA trucks Artie. Thanks for sharing

Thanks, Lee!

A tank truck just backed in for a fill up.

Artie very nice pic very Authentic.

Hey Artie, what did you make your tank out of or did you buy it like that. I am thinking about doing a tank also. Curt

Hi Curt, I made that tank out of 35mm motion picture cores (I was a film archivist). I think I stacked four of them, glued them, and then wrapped them with thin styrene (maybe .010), which I previously embossed with a pounce wheel. For the top, I cut a circle of same, with a notch in it to make a raised center. I then added a Walther’s oil piping valve and pipe, and painted the whole thing silver.

I would think you could do the same with pvc pipe section, or mailing tube to start. I like your Shell scene! Did you build the oil derrick?

Artie, the tank is perfect.  You're an artist!

Yes Artie has lots of talent and I’m glad he shares his work.

Finally have some way to get the passengers to the station! This started life as a fantasy Corgi "Fallen Flags" New Haven bus that I could get cheap, but I needed something more appropriate for NJ. While Corgi does make a bus in Public Service paint, it's the older red, cream and silver livery. Not sure when exactly they switched over to the gray and white, but almost all pictures of old look GM buses are in the latter, so that's what I went with. Interesting aside, "Public Service Coordinated Transport" became NJ's largest gas and electric company, PSEG, while the "transport" was spun off and eventually ended up as today's NJ Transit.

@Magicland posted:

Finally have some way to get the passengers to the station! This started life as a fantasy Corgi "Fallen Flags" New Haven bus that I could get cheap, but I needed something more appropriate for NJ. While Corgi does make a bus in Public Service paint, it's the older red, cream and silver livery. Not sure when exactly they switched over to the gray and white, but almost all pictures of old look GM buses are in the latter, so that's what I went with. Interesting aside, "Public Service Coordinated Transport" became NJ's largest gas and electric company, PSEG, while the "transport" was spun off and eventually ended up as today's NJ Transit.

That is a very nice looking bus'... Did you re-paint it?  If so, you did a great job'..

Yes, this is how it started out.

Hit it with a coat of white automotive touch-up paint I had lying around, which resulted in all the original paint starting to peel off. Stripped it to the bare metal, primed, and started over with enamel. Printed custom decals for the details based on prototype pics I could find. Hard to see in the pic, but it has period correct license plates (in this case, 1947).

Yes, I scratch built the derrick out of Plastistruct 1/4” angle from Scenic Express.The oil pumping rig is a Lionel piece,

Picked up this Corgi, White "Root Beer" Bottle Truck on sale because the driver's side fender mirror is missing.

Since it was made to haul liquor during the days of Prohibition, I'd say it was circa 1925 or so.

I'll see if I can scrounge around and come up with mirror.

Thanks for the kind words, guys.

Magicland, beautiful redo on that bus! I rode them many times growing up in NJ ( Hoboken).

Curt, great job on the oil derrick. Very realistic.

Richie, nice find!

@Quarter Gauger 48 posted:

That is a very nice looking bus'... Did you re-paint it?  If so, you did a great job'..

That is dandy! Great work.

Had to find a space for it on my layout - basic '68 Mustang Fastback "Bullitt" car in Highland green.

Speaking of Bullet'.. How bout a scene from the "Great Escape"...

I believe in the movie, he rode a 'Matchless, English bike, modified to look like a German Military Machine'..  Here he sits on a 1/48 scale Harley, produced by Printle, of Shapeways'...

Hey Richie, they sell the Charger also.       Hey Ted, we really miss Steve McQueen don’t we. He was one of my all time favorites. Curt

@Curt Henion posted:

Hey Richie, they sell the Charger also.       Hey Ted, we really miss Steve McQueen don’t we. He was one of my all time favorites. Curt

I had that very Charger in red'.... and yes indeed McQueen was the best'.. Shame what happened to him.. No replacement for him... not even close...... 

On vacation and today was the day to go to some antique shops and a diecast toy cars shop.

picked up some pretty cool stuff for lower than the going rates, can’t wait to add these to my layout!

From back left to front right:

First Response Replicas Chevy Tahoe/Police Package- Anyone know how to add the accompanying details?(jumper, spotlights, etc...) no directions came with it(from diecast shop)

busted Knuckle Garage Truck- b’day present from my dad

Anson Ford Excursion- the longest and heaviest SUV to ever be mass produced(from diecast shop)

Corgi Toys Mercedes-Benz 600 Pullman Limo- in pretty darn good condition- no scratches or chips, windshield wipers move fine as the wheels move.

Front view of the above vehicles:

Below-My favorite item from today. I have wanted this in 1/43 for awhile but couldn’t find any stateside(just started showing up on ebay though):

Cararama/Hongwell Land Rover Military 3 pack! British Army Series III, 109-inch Military Soft-Top in the middle and left

Front, Side, and Rear views

If you know me you’ll know the UN Land Rover is my favorite. Tough to get UN diecast vehicles. This one has “UN” above the headlight on the left and the Union Jack on the other side

They all scale rather nicely with each other:

Good day after b’day haul! Keep the diecast rollin!

steve

Here is an example of a New England Transportation tractor and trailer, all painted and decaled by me as part of a club project.  The tractor was Ertl, and the trailers were undecorated Berkshire Valley urethane kits.  Decals were a custom run.  

Always have to have a cruiser patrolling to keep everyone safe!

@Don Sierakowski 111617 posted:

Here is an example of a New England Transportation tractor and trailer, all painted and decaled by me as part of a club project.  The tractor was Ertl, and the trailers were undecorated Berkshire Valley urethane kits.  Decals were a custom run.  

Don. That’s a good looking Diamond T and the Berkshire Trailer is a nice touch thanks for sharing

Don fine job!  The Berkshire valley trailers match up well with the ERTL tractors.

Warthog Driver what precinct is that cruiser reporting to?

1st Precinct. My pop was there 32 years. We're slowly building a layout for his old Lionel set from 1948 and my newer Lionel trains.

Picked up this nice jeep from the bay, and of course had to make a scene to go with it.... This was inspired by Toledo Ed, he loves military themes'... The full story is on the A picture A Day thread'... 🎖

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Here’s another trailer—this one a repaint of one of the old Champ of the Road tanks.  It’s on an old Quality Craft 85’ car (rescued, rebuilt, and repainted) from under-the-table at a train meet!

Great work guys! I am sorry I dont have anything to offer! But I always keep looking!

@Quarter Gauger 48 posted:

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I've had many incidents like this while going to displays with my 1944 Willys 'MB' Jeep (though not since COVID, I've been horribly slack on running it hardly at all since the pandemic).

Great scene!

@p51 posted:

I've had many incidents like this while going to displays with my 1944 Willys 'MB' Jeep (though not since COVID, I've bene horribly slack on running it hardly at all since the pandemic). Great scene!

👍 Thanks very much Lee'.. I appreciate your acknowledgement'..😃

                Looks like someone maybe getting pulled over'....

Good one right above, Ted...

There out in force this weekend, Ted...  She had it "full out" in the quarter mile between North and South Main....

@Capetrainman posted:

There out in force this weekend, Ted...  She had it "full out" in the quarter mile between North and South Main....

That is a very cool scene Paul'..  I wonder what the chick in the pink blouse is telling the officer'... I think we need to see the front of  this Damsel so we can further scrutinize her story'....😉

Great scene, Paul. I’ll bet she gets off with just a warning!

The mechanics are checking out the new ‘67 Camaro that just came in to the dealership. The first Camaro they have seen with the RPO Z28 302 engine option. This is Chevrolet’s answer to the new Trans Am racing circuit. ( memo: the Z28 model didn’t come out until 1968).

Great looking pics guys thanks for sharing.

I’ve been working on this Lionel Pigglyback today. These trailers are not really not in scale maybe O27 but there a lot fun to work on.

Hey Lee, you sure improved the looks of that trailer. Great job!

@Curt Henion posted:

Hey Lee, you sure improved the looks of that trailer. Great job!

Thanks Curt these are a lot of fun to re build.

Finished the Pup this evening one more and then the Piggyback Flat.

Lee, I remember driving a jeep just like that when I was in the Marines, I know it wasn't a 44 but I bet it road the same. After the corps I had a 48 willy's I love it, it would go anywhere!

Ted, and Paul, one might think you have way to many police on your layout, but if you ask me you can never have to many police, My brother in law is a cop!

Lee D. outstanding job on the trailer! Looks Great!

I wish I had something for you, but the CEO has been keeping me busy!

@Artie-DL&W posted:

Great scene, Paul. I’ll bet she gets off with just a warning!

They always do.

@Curt Henion posted:

Hey Lee, you sure improved the looks of that trailer. Great job!

Hey Lee, "What he said!"

Nice job on the pup, Lee!

The weather is finally clear'. So I thought we should go get a bite to eat at Hammie's Diner.  There is always a great selection of cars in the lot and the best hamburgers in town....🍔🥤😊

@Quarter Gauger 48 posted:

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Quarter Gauger, as a diner fan, I’m pretty sure I have admired your fine diner and its detailing in another post over the years.  But I don't recall the neat lighted sign.  Very nice.

What make and model is the white car with the sun visor?  It looks especially sharp in these photos.

Tomlinson Run Railroad

TMRR, The white car is a 1949 Mercury Monterey'.   Was a very sharp car with a big  powerful V8 and was highly respected as a luxury car one notch below the Lincoln.

The neon sign is scratch built from a plastic box that held floss sticks, lighted with 3 LED strip lights. A paper sign from the net sized to fit.

Thanks very much for the like.  And yes, I think have posted some similar pics of the diner before.....

@coach joe posted:

Hey Lee, "What he said!"

Thanks for the complement Joe

Thanks for the background on the 1949 Mercury, Ted.  At first I wondered whether it was a Caddy.  And, what a great vision of repurposing a box for the Diner sign .

TRRR

Nice job, also - Lee.

Curt - that '67 pre-Z looks great - pics of mine below.

Lots of nice cars, QG.

Hey Richie, for no more than they cost they do a nice job on the paint. I have two others of the same car, just different colors. CurtYellow and gold.

That's a very good looking diner scene, Quarter Guager.  Love the details you've included.

@TrainsRMe posted:

That's a very good looking diner scene, Quarter Guager.  Love the details you've included.

Thanks very much'...TRM'..

@Curt Henion posted:

Hey Richie, for no more than they cost they do a nice job on the paint. I have two others of the same car, just different colors. CurtYellow and gold.

Hey Curt'.. I really like that two tone 55 Chevy'.... Haven't seen a red/white in 1/43 scale'...

Hey Ted, I think I got the ‘55 from Diecast Models Wholesale a few years ago. I haven’t seen any since. Chevrolet had some neat two tone colors back then on the ‘55, ‘56, and ‘57 Bel Air models. Curt

Ted, outstanding scene composition. Very cool how you scratch built the sign. You have some very sweet autos hu in your stable. By the way, nice touch including the truck.

Ed

Morning all.

Ted you have really out done your self with the diner scene! It really make one want to come to eat and meet friends! Plus you are correct some very nice cars showed up!

Richie and Curt you both have some shar 67's! I am just jealous of both of your car collections!

I would show something, but I dont think your interested in cars in boxes! LOL

@mike g. posted:

Morning all.

Ted you have really out done your self with the diner scene! It really make one want to come to eat and meet friends! Plus you are correct some very nice cars showed up!

Richie and Curt you both have some shar 67's! I am just jealous of both of your car collections!

I would show something, but I dont think your interested in cars in boxes! LOL

Oh yes we are post them

@Richie C. posted:

Nice job, also - Lee.

Curt - that '67 pre-Z looks great - pics of mine below.

Lots of nice cars, QG.

I like that blue Richie and thanks for the complement.

@Quarter Gauger 48 posted:

The weather is finally clear'. So I thought we should go get a bite to eat at Hammie's Diner.  There is always a great selection of cars in the lot and the best hamburgers in town....🍔🥤😊

Ted, great scene...nice cars and figures!  Makes we want to have a couple of "dogs" hold the relish

The '54, '55 soft yellow Merc with the "optional" green tinted roof looks familiar...Collectors Classics maybe??

Some '55 Chevy two-tones in 1/43...there's a red / white version somewhere on the layout...lol

Sharing a couple of my finds over the last month. First, can someone tell me how to put the attachments on this First Response Replicas Police Package Chevy Tahoe?? No directions, do I just glue on as I see fit?

And now for the diecast

Corgi Quad Gun tractor. All 3 Land Rovers In pic by cararama, I previously posted while on vacation

Solido 224 Armoured Police Commando

K-line Coca-Cola truck(not diecast but it’s pretty good lookin’!)

Back to front: Busted Knuckles Garage Cabover(Welly), Forest Green Ford Excursion(Anson), 1956 Austin Healy convertible(The Dinky Collection by Matchbox)

back(by red shack) to front: All Corgi Classics- British Army Saladin Armoured car & Centurion MkIII tank(came as set), Churchill Tank

@Capetrainman posted:

Ted, great scene...nice cars and figures!  Makes we want to have a couple of "dogs" hold the relish

The '54, '55 soft yellow Merc with the "optional" green tinted roof looks familiar...Collectors Classics maybe??

Paul, the 54 Merc is a Solito from France'... They mad some very nice cars in their day'... Haven't seen any new models.  Don't think they are still in business.........

@Capetrainman posted:

Some '55 Chevy two-tones in 1/43...there's a red / white version somewhere on the layout...lol

Morning Paul, I sure love this scene at the BEECROFT CHEVROLET! some great looking 55's! But I still love the vett! You can't go wrong with a black and silver convertible corvette.

Oh one more thing Paul, and not to nit pick. but sure hope the HOT brunette on the roof gets to come down for breaks, lunch and get to go on her dates at night! That red dress is really working for her! LOL

@Curt Henion posted:

Hey Richie, for no more than they cost they do a nice job on the paint. I have two others of the same car, just different colors. CurtYellow and gold.

Gotta love those mid-'60's black striped muscle cars and that Yenko looks great.

Hey Richie, you and I seem to like the same cars.

Remember the movie Diggstown, when Bruce Dern takes his spoiled brat son to the basement of the gym and gives him the red and white Corvette? Even though I don’t have a gym, the movie inspired this scene at my dealership.

@Curt Henion posted:

Hey Richie, you and I seem to like the same cars.

Not sure what makes you say that .......

Summer Friday night rally's continue as long as the weather holds,..

@Capetrainman posted:

Summer Friday night rally's continue as long as the weather holds,..

Looks like everyone had a great Friday night! This must be one of the few times I haven't seen the law bothering folks! They must be at the other end of town!

The Plymouth and Dodge guys were holding court at the Friday night rally....the "Chargers" and "Challenger" weren't the only points of attraction among their group...

Paul, those Mopar beasts sure attract the ladies!

@StevefromPA The police vehicle looks like it is generic, so you can make it one you like.  If there aren't any holes in the bumper or anywhere for the accessories then you would need to glue them on.  Google Chevy Tahoe Police Vehicle and look at the images, find one you like and copy it.

Gene Anstine

Here is an ERTL 50 Ford repainted to Army green at the recruiting center.

And that Ford is parked in front of a fantastically detailed building.  Nice scene.

@mike g. posted:

Morning Paul, I sure love this scene at the BEECROFT CHEVROLET! some great looking 55's! But I still love the vett! You can't go wrong with a black and silver convertible corvette.

Oh one more thing Paul, and not to nit pick. but sure hope the HOT brunette on the roof gets to come down for breaks, lunch and get to go on her dates at night! That red dress is really working for her! LOL

Mike, she calls the shots at the dealership, and takes breaks whenever she likes!  The GM always gives her the "Salesperson of the Quarter" award...hmmm, I wonder why   

The "boss" arrives at the station to take the 7:10 to New York...big powwow tomorrow...

Paul, you and Ted must have the hottest ladies here on the forum! But is sure is funny that the big Boss doesn't have one on his arm. He must be a real D***! LOL

Mikey Nice job on the repaint of the ford!

A Lackawanna “pup” trailer awaits unloading at Lionelville.

Look out guys, Christine is coming to town.

@Curt Henion posted:

Look out guys, Christine is coming to town.

Wonder what song she’s playing

Hey Lee, “I Get Around” by the Beach Boys. Curt

An REA truck backs in to the platform at Lionelville. I’ve been looking for this for over nine years, since Lionel announced them. It will also fit well on my PS4 with trailer hitches.

@Curt Henion posted:

Hey Lee, “I Get Around” by the Beach Boys. Curt

Curt, after "I Get Around,"  "All Summer Long!"

@mike g. posted:

Paul, you and Ted must have the hottest ladies here on the forum! But is sure is funny that the big Boss doesn't have one on his arm. He must be a real D***! LOL

Mikey Nice job on the repaint of the ford!

Mike, the "Boss" has one waiting at the other end of the train trip...lol

After the car rally on North Main, the "Dodge" guys headed over to Molly's place for a cold one...somehow, the guy with the red SS 396 tagged along...

My latest addition to trucks.

Curt, it appears that "Christine" reached her destination...happy hour at "Fitz's" on North Main...