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

@Artie-DL&W posted:

Lee, I don’t have a Corgi Mack B. What color green are you using for REA trucks? The Atlantis cab looks small with the Lionel REA trailer, but both are supposed to be 1/48 scale.
Thanks for the tip on the HO decals. I think I’ll build the trailer full size to see how it looks on the Lionel piggyback flats. I’ll keep you posted-just put the order in!

Artie I used at the time odds n ends brand made by pactra I built that truck about 15 years ago you can’t buy it anymore I done think but I now use Krylon short cuts Hunter Green. You can get those Mack’s on eBay pretty cheap if you want.

@mike g. posted:

Paul, great scene, but I think Joe might have had one to many to make it up the steps to the deck! Maybe they would hand him down a burger! LOL

Here you go guys. All I have for today!

Its from Menards and thats ok to me. I also got2 BNSF flatcars that they were loaded on. So as far as I think its a double win for me!

Mike. Thanks for sharing looks like you got a International lonestar on the layout now.

Artie are talking about this Lionel REA trailer?? It is a little but I like them and I personally think they look good on my White 3000 and other trucks just the wheels and tires are a little big but it’s ok with me this is O Scale anything goes.

New acquisitions.

You’re right, Lee, it looks fine with that trailer. Thanks for the paint info (and the inspiration!), and I’ll see what I come up with.

Artie, great pic of "fall splendor" in issue #320 just received!  The colors are beautiful...

Thanks, Paul, it was a nice surprise!

@WesternPacific2217 posted:

Nice '59 Impala rag top!!! I hope the guy, I'm guessing that's Joe at the right fender, isn't planning to drive that Imp!!!

Western, one of the gals will most likely confiscate his keys, although it was a different world in '59...  Let's just say things were a little more loose...

@Capetrainman posted:

Western, one of the gals will most likely confiscate his keys, although it was a different world in '59...  Let's just say things were a little more loose...

Paul, let's say things were more relaxed... and NO PC..... There was plenty of DWIs, My sister and me just missed being clipped by a Hudson Hornet, driven by a WW2 Vet, that had one two many'...  We were playing in front of our house, at the bottom of the hill.  The Vet lost control coming down it.  My father was home and came to to see the upside down Hornet.  He started talking to the driver, and no police were called.  Two Vets reminiscing about the war.  The driver did get lectured about his behavior...  Then a wrecker was called....no questions asked, another Vet.. end of story'..

@shasta posted:

New acquisitions.

Shasta, Gotta love the Disney “Cars” theme! Somebody needs to have a talk with the person in the greenish car about railroad safety! LoL The blue auto carrier is awesome.

Lee, that sure is a sharp looking REA Trailer! But then again most of what you have on your layout looks great!

Shasta, Very nice! I think its a Chevy either way I sure hope it doesn't get high centered on the tracks and block traffic!

I was able to get some folks to come to town today!

@WesternPacific2217 posted:

I would love to find Diecast cars in 1/43 or 1/48 scale of the cars in the photo below. I've searched and searched on the internet but 1/43 and 1/48 are hard to find a good selection.

On the lift: '61 Chevy Impala SS 409 dual quad 4 speed. Under the lift: '61 Chevy Belair sedan, 283, 2 speed auto. On the right: '58 Chevy Impala Coupe 348 2 speed auto. On the left: '65 Chevy Impala SS 396 3 speed auto (Current engine 496 CI (stroked 454). I have found some '65 Impala's in 1/43, but they are Sedan's and not Coupe's or SS. :-( If anybody comes across any of these let me know. Obviously the specs don't need to match in the Diecast. :-)

Thanks, Scott

Both of the Chevrolets on and under the lift are 1962 models, not 1961.

@mike g. posted:

Lee, that sure is a sharp looking REA Trailer! But then again most of what you have on your layout looks great!

Shasta, Very nice! I think its a Chevy either way I sure hope it doesn't get high centered on the tracks and block traffic!

I was able to get some folks to come to town today!

Nice Mike, to see it starting to come to life'... I like your roads... Looking very good'...😊👌👍❤✔

@RoyBoy posted:

Both of the Chevrolets on and under the lift are 1962 models, not 1961.

Indeed you ae correct'... My kid brothers first car was a 61 Impala... I had a 63 Impala at the time.  Both were great cars....

@RoyBoy posted:

Both of the Chevrolets on and under the lift are 1962 models, not 1961.

You are correct RoyBoy they are '62's, and I don't know what I was thinking when I listed '61. I should no this, '61's are are not my favorite Impala's.

Does anyone know if a complete list of "Lionelville" vehicles exists?

Today, I was at a Tractor Supply store and saw some pretty cool model trucks, from 1/43 to what appeared to be about 1/48 scale. Really good prices on all of them:

I don't model modern times so I couldn't use them.

However, a good friend of mine in the hobby who also loves scale trucks isn't bound to a timeframe as I am, so I got these for him, as I'm heading his way soon:

I took this shot to compare them with known 1/43 scale stuff. His cutoff for scale is 1/50 and I'm pretty sure they're just a little bit larger scale than that, not bad especially for the price.

@p51 posted:

Today, I was at a Tractor Supply store and saw some pretty cool model trucks, from 1/43 to what appeared to be about 1/48 scale.

I took this shot to compare them with known 1/43 scale stuff. His cutoff for scale is 1/50 and I'm pretty sure they're just a little bit larger scale than that, not bad especially for the price.

Lee,  If it is not too much trouble, what is the width of the Army truck? Thank you, John

@rattler21 posted:

If it is not too much trouble, what is the width of the Army truck?

John, It's just under 2 inches wide and about 5.5 inches long.

that's a 1/43 scale Chevy G506-series military truck, not an easy model to find here in the US...

@p51 posted:

Today, I was at a Tractor Supply store and saw some pretty cool model trucks, from 1/43 to what appeared to be about 1/48 scale. Really good prices on all of them:

I don't model modern times so I couldn't use them.

However, a good friend of mine in the hobby who also loves scale trucks isn't bound to a timeframe as I am, so I got these for him, as I'm heading his way soon:

I took this shot to compare them with known 1/43 scale stuff. His cutoff for scale is 1/50 and I'm pretty sure they're just a little bit larger scale than that, not bad especially for the price.

Wow Lee! Thanks for sharing now you got my head spinning guess I’ll be checking these out at or local store about 10 miles away.

@Quarter Gauger 48 posted:

Paul, let's say things were more relaxed... and NO PC..... There was plenty of DWIs, My sister and me just missed being clipped by a Hudson Hornet, driven by a WW2 Vet, that had one two many'...  We were playing in front of our house, at the bottom of the hill.  The Vet lost control coming down it.  My father was home and came to to see the upside down Hornet.  He started talking to the driver, and no police were called.  Two Vets reminiscing about the war.  The driver did get lectured about his behavior...  Then a wrecker was called....no questions asked, another Vet.. end of story'..

That's a great way to put it, Ted...we're fortunate to have grown up during that time in our country...the 50's, and what the heck, even the 60's and 70's too...

@WesternPacific2217 posted:

I would love to find Diecast cars in 1/43 or 1/48 scale of the cars in the photo below. I've searched and searched on the internet but 1/43 and 1/48 are hard to find a good selection.

On the lift: '61 Chevy Impala SS 409 dual quad 4 speed. Under the lift: '61 Chevy Belair sedan, 283, 2 speed auto. On the right: '58 Chevy Impala Coupe 348 2 speed auto. On the left: '65 Chevy Impala SS 396 3 speed auto (Current engine 496 CI (stroked 454). I have found some '65 Impala's in 1/43, but they are Sedan's and not Coupe's or SS. :-( If anybody comes across any of these let me know. Obviously the specs don't need to match in the Diecast. :-)

Western, I'm pretty sure I've seen a '62 Chevy on the Diecast Direct site...it may be a Goldvarg (sp?) a little pricey but real nice.  DD may also have a Brooklin '65 Chevy Impala,  convertible black with red interior...my colors, but out of my price range at the moment.  I'll wait to see if "Joe" slips me few more stimulus bucks?  Only kidding...

Thanks, Scott

Three of my favorite Chevy's...even the '58...!  '65 was my fav, and '62 second fav followed by the '57.  Recently saw an original '62 Impala "409"...always wanted to see one after listening the the Beach Boys singing "409" for decades now

A few years later out of the 50's and into the late '60's, the 1970 Chevy SS 396 wasn't bad either!

@Capetrainman posted:

A few years later out of the 50's and into the late '60's, the Chevy SS 396 wasn't bad either!

Hi Paul, great photo, great scene! 68 - 71 Chevelle's and Pontiac Tempest/GTO are my favs. There's a stray Mopar in there, and the Cadillac is looking on jealously! LoL FYI - The 65 Impala is mine and referred to by many as the Black Beast! 409's are such cool looking engines, and run good too. Dual quad versions are a handful to drive, I prefer a single quad for the street. Glad you got to see one in person, as they are getting more and more rare.

Western...came close to buying a '65 Chevy Impala convertible in '68...black with red interior with a white soft top and a 327, stick on the post.  Only problem was I didn't have enough money...$1,825.  I went to my father and grandfather for a loan, and they both declined...a good thing as I probably would have gotten too many speeding tickets or even worst, ran into a pole...wow...the good ole days

Great cars everyone!

Lee, thanks for posting, I am like Lee and will have to check out Tractor Supply here in Shelton. They would look right in place on my layout!

Paul, wonderful cars! When I was a freshman in high school, I bought a 1965 Chevy Chevelle fixer upper. I got the motor rebuilt in auto class, all the interior redone and all that was let was a new paint job. I joined the Marines so I put it up on blocks covered it with a $400 car cover. When I got back home for my first leave a year and half later my mother had sold it to the kid down the street for $500! I was so ****ed! LOL

My offer for today!

@rattler21 posted:

If the military truck is 1:43, those packaged look to be 1:35 or larger  John

No way, they're for sure slightly smaller than 1/43. I'm familiar with both the WW2 Chevy and the type of truck in the packages and the latter would be larger compared to this were it 1/43 scale

@mike g. posted:

Great cars everyone!

Lee, thanks for posting, I am like Lee and will have to check out Tractor Supply here in Shelton. They would look right in place on my layout!

Paul, wonderful cars! When I was a freshman in high school, I bought a 1965 Chevy Chevelle fixer upper. I got the motor rebuilt in auto class, all the interior redone and all that was let was a new paint job. I joined the Marines so I put it up on blocks covered it with a $400 car cover. When I got back home for my first leave a year and half later my mother had sold it to the kid down the street for $500! I was so ****ed! LOL

My offer for today!

Mike, great scene and the "Red Owl" takes the prize...nice job on the road and parking lot too....the parking lot lines look perfect...

@Capetrainman posted:

Western...came close to buying a '65 Chevy Impala convertible in '68...black with red interior with a white soft top and a 327, stick on the post.  Only problem was I didn't have enough money...$1,825.  I went to my father and grandfather for a loan, and they both declined...a good thing as I probably would have gotten too many speeding tickets or even worst, ran into a pole...wow...the good ole days

Hey Paul, to bad you couldn't muster up the bucks for that 65 Impala rag top! Plus a 4 speed 327 model, sweet and rare.

@mike g. posted:

Great cars everyone!

Lee, thanks for posting, I am like Lee and will have to check out Tractor Supply here in Shelton. They would look right in place on my layout!

Paul, wonderful cars! When I was a freshman in high school, I bought a 1965 Chevy Chevelle fixer upper. I got the motor rebuilt in auto class, all the interior redone and all that was let was a new paint job. I joined the Marines so I put it up on blocks covered it with a $400 car cover. When I got back home for my first leave a year and half later my mother had sold it to the kid down the street for $500! I was so ****ed! LOL

My offer for today!

Menards comes through again with the Red Owl! Great looking scene! Did you use pin striping for the road lines and parking lot? I still need lines on my roads, I'm thinking automotive pin stripping, or automotive paint masking tape, which comes in a bunch of colors would work too. Nice looking layout Mike!

Scott

Morning guys thanks for the kind words!

Scott, the parking lines and the outside road lines are 1/8" auto pinstriping. The yellow center line is yellow duck tape cut into1/8" strips as I couldn't find any yellow pinstriping local.

@mike g. posted:

Morning guys thanks for the kind words!

Scott, the parking lines and the outside road lines are 1/8" auto pinstriping. The yellow center line is yellow duck tape cut into1/8" strips as I couldn't find any yellow pinstriping local.

Thank you Mike for replying, I'm off to the auto store! The lines look great on your layout! Nicely done! Thanks!

Scott

Haven't posted on this thread for quite a while.

Two Fishbowl buses that I purchased recently arrived at my home today, bringing my O Gauge fleet of NY MTA buses to 4.  First is a mid 1960's MaBSTOA in the green livery by Hachette of France.

And then 1980's White & Blue livery by Iconic Replicas

The front of the fleet lined up in chronological order at Floyd Bennett Field (South Florida Division) ...

...and then the rear of the fleet lined up in chronological order

I noticed on that in their "batwing" models, that Iconic Replicas included the roof top fan vent on the white + blue model

Up close and personal Route by Route

And then the overall fleet of HO and O along with the NYPD

@Apples55, have you been prescribed any medication yet for your fishbowl addiction?

@Amfleet25124 posted:

Haven't posted on this thread for quite a while.

Two Fishbowl buses that I purchased recently arrived at my home today, bringing my O Gauge fleet of NY MTA buses to 4.  First is a mid 1960's MaBSTOA in the green livery by Hachette of France.

@Apples55, have you been prescribed any medication yet for your fishbowl addiction?

Kevin;

I do not take medication for my numerous addictions - unless you consider fine Irish sippin’ whiskey as medicinal

That Hachette fishbowl is beautiful... so I just had to order one. I hold you completely responsible     Break out the Irish!!!

I think the only cure for my “fishbowl addiction” is to block all bad influences... of course, if you find a source for the MTA buses that proceeded the fishbowls, I would be ecstatic!!! The ones I am talking about were also green, but had windows that opened up and down as opposed the front to back. Half the windows didn’t work (always fun when it started to rain), and the ones that did managed to painfully pinch your fingers!!!

Two el cheapo truck tractors picked out of a misc. junk box at a train show.  Should have taken a before picture and didn't but here are the results.

The burgundy Kenworth was a badly scratched KLine Proctor and Gamble tractor from the late 1980's.  Broken stacks and some messed up tires.  Brass tubing, Don Mills Wheels and Mirrors, new paint and some TLC detailing.

The Blue Ford had been badly painted black, missing grill, broken wheels.  Grill made from plastruct car siding, different wheels, Don Mills horns, plastruct rod for clearance lights, new paint and again some TLC detailing.  Still need something to simulate the headlights.

Both now look like pretty decent models, they are not Sword's, but for the money OK.  I still get amazed at how good the basic body's are and with a little detailing and TLC a sow's ear can look like a silk purse.

Amfleet, Apple55

Is the fishbowl model by Hachette sold through IXO ?

Thank you

@Steven posted:

Amfleet, Apple55

Is the fishbowl model by Hachette sold through IXO ?

Thank you

Steven, I don't know who IXO is, but the Hachette model is available from several sellers on the Bay.

Thank you !!

@NHVRYGray posted:

Two el cheapo truck tractors picked out of a misc. junk box at a train show.  Should have taken a before picture and didn't but here are the results.

The burgundy Kenworth was a badly scratched KLine Proctor and Gamble tractor from the late 1980's.  Broken stacks and some messed up tires.  Brass tubing, Don Mills Wheels and Mirrors, new paint and some TLC detailing.

The Blue Ford had been badly painted black, missing grill, broken wheels.  Grill made from plastruct car siding, different wheels, Don Mills horns, plastruct rod for clearance lights, new paint and again some TLC detailing.  Still need something to simulate the headlights.

Both now look like pretty decent models, they are not Sword's, but for the money OK.  I still get amazed at how good the basic body's are and with a little detailing and TLC a sow's ear can look like a silk purse.

I like that KW

@Amfleet25124 posted:

Haven't posted on this thread for quite a while.

Two Fishbowl buses that I purchased recently arrived at my home today, bringing my O Gauge fleet of NY MTA buses to 4.  First is a mid 1960's MaBSTOA in the green livery by Hachette of France.

And then 1980's White & Blue livery by Iconic Replicas

The front of the fleet lined up in chronological order at Floyd Bennett Field (South Florida Division) ...

...and then the rear of the fleet lined up in chronological order

I noticed on that in their "batwing" models, that Iconic Replicas included the roof top fan vent on the white + blue model

Up close and personal Route by Route

And then the overall fleet of HO and O along with the NYPD

@Apples55, have you been prescribed any medication yet for your fishbowl addiction?

Kevin. That’s a great looking collection you have thanks for sharing

Amfleet25124,

Love those busses - very nostalgic

Morning guys,

Kevin, very nice collection of busses! For never being there I have no idea what bus goes where so I would really get lost! But again wonderful collection and thanks for sharing!

NHVRYGray, Outstanding work on the Trucks I am with Lee I too like the KW. But they both look like they just came off the showroom floor! Great work!

Speaking of buses...a great way to travel in the '50's...especially in the "Scenicruiser's" just arriving at the Greyhound station...

@NHVRYGray posted:

Two el cheapo truck tractors picked out of a misc. junk box at a train show.  Should have taken a before picture and didn't but here are the results.

The burgundy Kenworth was a badly scratched KLine Proctor and Gamble tractor from the late 1980's.  Broken stacks and some messed up tires.  Brass tubing, Don Mills Wheels and Mirrors, new paint and some TLC detailing.

The Blue Ford had been badly painted black, missing grill, broken wheels.  Grill made from plastruct car siding, different wheels, Don Mills horns, plastruct rod for clearance lights, new paint and again some TLC detailing.  Still need something to simulate the headlights.

Both now look like pretty decent models, they are not Sword's, but for the money OK.  I still get amazed at how good the basic body's are and with a little detailing and TLC a sow's ear can look like a silk purse.

Nice work,got to have that chrome!

@Capetrainman posted:

Speaking of buses...a great way to travel in the '50's...especially in the "Scenicruiser's" just arriving at the Greyhound station...

I just can’t get enough of that Dog Pound! Beautiful from every angle Paul.

Here is a cool addition for layouts featuring NYC subways and city scenes.

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Paul, I love the night scene and all the busses! Looks great! What is really impressive is the EYHOUND station!

Lee, don't forget if your interested drop me a line!

@Quarter Gauger 48 posted:

Here is a cool addition for layouts featuring NYC subways and city scenes.

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Ted, Now thats a cool looking car! You could almost make it anything you wanted!

Here we go again! Stay tuned!

@Artie-DL&W posted:

Here we go again! Stay tuned!

Artie, I have the same kit on the shelf... Are you going to keep it military, or, customize it?...  I was going to do a custom job on mine... Sill not certain yet....😕

@Capetrainman posted:

Speaking of buses...a great way to travel in the '50's...especially in the "Scenicruiser's" just arriving at the Greyhound station...

Paul, that is an awesome scene! That Greyhound bus in the front of the station looks like a MTH, as I have one too that I put headlights and taillights in. Your layout looks great, and I love night scenes!

Ted, I think you may have seen my previous build, the Sunoco tanker. For this build, I’m going to build the trailer as U.S. Army Air Force for my Area 51 layout, and the tractor will be used as an REA tractor, as suggested by Lee’s builds.

@Artie-DL&W posted:

Ted, I think you may have seen my previous build, the Sunoco tanker. For this build, I’m going to build the trailer as U.S. Army Air Force for my Area 51 layout, and the tractor will be used as an REA tractor, as suggested by Lee’s builds.

Did you get the windshield kit?  Lee put the info on the forum a while back... I can get it for you, if you need it...

@lee drennen posted:

I just can’t get enough of that Dog Pound! Beautiful from every angle Paul.

Very attractive scene Paul'.. But let's get that 'Dog sign lights repaired'....😁

Ted, the new kits from Atlantis include the windows now. I also ordered an extra set from them just in case. I think the stake truck kits include window glass now, as well.

Artie

@Quarter Gauger 48 posted:

Here is a cool addition for layouts featuring NYC subways and city scenes.

Diecast Direct, forum sponsor, new today'..

Ted that’s nice thanks for posting

@Quarter Gauger 48 posted:

Artie, I have the same kit on the shelf... Are you going to keep it military, or, customize it?...  I was going to do a custom job on mine... Sill not certain yet....😕

Hope you get started on it Ted I would like to see what you do with it.

@Artie-DL&W posted:

Here we go again! Stay tuned!

Ok Artie I’m seated by Ted watching this is going to be good especially the REA truck. If you need the Microscale Decal HO number I used I’ll post it for you guys.

Yes, Lee, I would need the REA decal number!

Thanks!

@Artie-DL&W posted:

Yes, Lee, I would need the REA decal number!

Thanks!

I’m sorry Artie they were N Scale Microscale #60-1010

Artie, looks like you have a great model to build and a start for the rest of us to watch your build!

Here are a couple Autos I just put out on the layout! I hope you all enjoy.

Thanks, Mike, already started it, but my new puppy keeps demanding my wife and my attention!

@Artie-DL&W posted:

Thanks, Mike, already started it, but my new puppy keeps demanding my wife and my attention!

Good looking Pup! Now all you have to do is get it into the train room!

Thanks, Mike, but not for awhile yet. He’ll eat anything!

Lee, decals ordered! Thanks! I’ll post some photos tomorrow.

Thanks Lee for the encouragement .. I have the Tamiya version... Same model , different color plastic...  As soon as I get squared away with 50 other 1:1 projects.. I plan on getting back to the modeling work bench...🙂

@mike g. posted:

Artie, looks like you have a great model to build and a start for the rest of us to watch your build!

Here are a couple Autos I just put out on the layout! I hope you all enjoy.

Wow Mike, you sure are making great progress on your new layout... Definitely looking like a real first class operation'... Very nice Mike'...👍😁👌🌟

@Artie-DL&W posted:

Thanks, Mike, but not for awhile yet. He’ll eat anything!

Lee, decals ordered! Thanks! I’ll post some photos tomorrow.

Your welcome.

@mike g. posted:

Paul, I love the night scene and all the busses! Looks great! What is really impressive is the EYHOUND station!

Lee, don't forget if your interested drop me a line!

Thanks, Mike...I'm not quick enough with the shutter button any more to caption the sign as it's fully lighted...the sign goes from a single letter lite to additional lights in sequence one at a time until all letters are lite...then the sequence starts all over again!  Did I say that right...lol

I'll try again to get the whole sign lighted...

@mike g. posted:

Artie, looks like you have a great model to build and a start for the rest of us to watch your build!

Here are a couple Autos I just put out on the layout! I hope you all enjoy.

Mike, you've got some serious highway going on right here...good looking road system!  What base did you use for the highway??  I can't tell is it's foamboard...

@WesternPacific2217 posted:

Paul, that is an awesome scene! That Greyhound bus in the front of the station looks like a MTH, as I have one too that I put headlights and taillights in. Your layout looks great, and I love night scenes!

Western, thanks...two of the buses are MTH and the "Scenicruiser's" are Corgi...one of my favorite spots on the layout...

Just found another New Ray auto carrier so mounted it on a Diamond Rio IXO model truck. Fits well delivering a load of new 1970 Mustangs beside the Mack delivering the 1970 Ford Pickups. Busy day at the local Ford dealer!

@Artie-DL&W posted:

Thanks, Mike, already started it, but my new puppy keeps demanding my wife and my attention!

Aw, such an adorable little pup!

@WesternPacific2217 posted:

Shasta, Gotta love the Disney “Cars” theme! Somebody needs to have a talk with the person in the greenish car about railroad safety! LoL The blue auto carrier is awesome.

Sorry for the delay, I work out of town couldn't remember for sure what it was. It's a Franklin Mint that I got at discount because there was no box and a paint rub on the roof. It is a Mercury Monterey not sure of the year as the invoice does not specify that.

The build continues…..

@WesternPacific2217 posted:

Shasta, Gotta love the Disney “Cars” theme! Somebody needs to have a talk with the person in the greenish car about railroad safety! LoL The blue auto carrier is awesome.

Sorry Western Pacific 2217, someone had asked if that was a Chevy apparently a different thread. Answered you without reading the post through. I was collecting The Cars Land buildings with the intent to make a module. And as seems to be typical with Disney they stopped the series before they finished with all the pieces. I have used them as a temporary fill to my one turned helix. The grand kids really like them. When the three-year-old first saw them he said" oh Disneyland" after looking around for a couple of minutes then ask " where are the rides?"

@shasta posted:

Sorry for the delay, I work out of town couldn't remember for sure what it was. It's a Franklin Mint that I got at discount because there was no box and a paint rub on the roof. It is a Mercury Monterey not sure of the year as the invoice does not specify that.

This a 1949 through 51.  Mercury redesigned the body in 52.   The 49 was a very big seller, it was the next step up from the best selling 49 Ford', and  considered and advertised as a luxury car. The 4 door model was the biggest seller..

Ted, you sure know your cars...are you sure you weren't in the auto business for many years??

@shasta posted:

Sorry for the delay, I work out of town couldn't remember for sure what it was. It's a Franklin Mint that I got at discount because there was no box and a paint rub on the roof. It is a Mercury Monterey not sure of the year as the invoice does not specify that.

Franklin Mint did a nice job on their "Classic Cars of The 50' (and 60"s) probably twenty years ago.  Seem to recall the original release of the cars was $50 each...during the great recession back in 2008 and forward for a few years, I bought a few like Shasta mentions for a deal. The open hood and open doors feature was a winner, and the engine under the hood looks realistic...

Nice cool Early Autumn evening in the Ozark Foothills and I been playing in the garage and took some pics for you guys

@Artie-DL&W posted:

The build continues…..

Nice progress keep going

Morning guys its a nice 3 am here on the west coast and I am taking time to get up to speed on what everyone is doing!

First off thank you all for the kind words on my road way. Paul it is black foamboard from Walmart, best price I could find!

Artie, looks like you have a great start! I am with Lee I hope you will keep us updated on your build!

I hope everyone has a great day and a fun weekend!

This is the boring part: washing parts in detergent to get off the mold release agent, trimming flash off the parts prior to assembly, and figuring how to hold parts while the glue sets. I test sprayed some Tamiya TS-28 olive drab to see how it will look- a little green to my eye. Suggestions?

@Artie-DL&W posted:

This is the boring part: washing parts in detergent to get off the mold release agent, trimming flash off the parts prior to assembly, and figuring how to hold parts while the glue sets. I test sprayed some Tamiya TS-28 olive drab to see how it will look- a little green to my eye. Suggestions?
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Artie', Rustoleum has a color called Olive.  Just plain Olive'.. It is identical  to the real US Army olive Drab'... It comes in a can with an extra 25%, and a custom nozzle.  Works really well...

Thanks, Ted! I need to get some Hunter Green for the cab, which will be an REA tractor, so it looks like I’ll have to head to my local big home supply store.

@mike g. posted:

Artie, looks like you have a great model to build and a start for the rest of us to watch your build!

Here are a couple Autos I just put out on the layout! I hope you all enjoy.

Way cool slammed food truck, makes me hungry for a taco! Nice stuff Mike!!

@shasta posted:

Sorry for the delay, I work out of town couldn't remember for sure what it was. It's a Franklin Mint that I got at discount because there was no box and a paint rub on the roof. It is a Mercury Monterey not sure of the year as the invoice does not specify that.

Crusty and rusty, adds character! I like it! I'm pretty sure it's a 1954.

@Artie-DL&W posted:

This is the boring part: washing parts in detergent to get off the mold release agent, trimming flash off the parts prior to assembly, and figuring how to hold parts while the glue sets. I test sprayed some Tamiya TS-28 olive drab to see how it will look- a little green to my eye. Suggestions?

Artie I’ve tried that it’s greeny looking. I used Testors #1911 Olive drab spray for mine and all my Millitary models just my opinion

Hi Guys, Been a long time since I’ve posted. Busy with outside stuff. Here’s a Dinky Austin A105, before and after. This toy was produced  one year, 1958. It amazes me how these can be restored.

@JDFonz posted:

Hi Guys, Been a long time since I’ve posted. Busy with outside stuff. Here’s a Dinky Austin A105, before and after. This toy was produced  one year, 1958. It amazes me how these can be restored.

Hey Joel'.. was wondering when you'd be back'... As usual beautiful job.  I'm in transition between homes... So nothing from me for a while.  Plus My hard drive crashed on my modeling PC, I lost all my before and after files..... Nice to see you back, how bout a few more shots of this Austin'.....😁

JDFonz, beautiful restoration!

Lee, thanks for the paint tip. I think I’ll order the Testor’s, and the Hunter Green, and the olive that Ted suggested, and give them both a test.

This is such a great thread.

Glad to have you back JD. Another great restoration

@Artie-DL&W posted:

JDFonz, beautiful restoration!

Lee, thanks for the paint tip. I think I’ll order the Testor’s, and the Hunter Green, and the olive that Ted suggested, and give them both a test.

This is such a great thread.

Your welcome and I like this thread too.

@Quarter Gauger 48 posted:

Artie', Rustoleum has a color called Olive.  Just plain Olive'.. It is identical  to the real US Army olive Drab'... It comes in a can with an extra 25%, and a custom nozzle.  Works really well...

Ted. Do you have the number off that can of paint you mentioned? I would like to get a can and try it out I like using Rustoleum

@lee drennen posted:

Ted. Do you have the number off that can of paint you mentioned? I would like to get a can and try it out I like using Rustoleum

Unfortunately, Lee, I'm currently in RI, all my paints are in CT.  If you go to a big box store that has a good selection, you'll see the paint.  I bought three cans in Lowes. It only comes in the large 25% more cans... it is called [Italian Olive]..

@JDFonz posted:

Hi Guys, Been a long time since I’ve posted. Busy with outside stuff. Here’s a Dinky Austin A105, before and after. This toy was produced  one year, 1958. It amazes me how these can be restored.

I was just wondering when we would see the next restoration.

@Quarter Gauger 48 posted:

Unfortunately, Lee, I'm currently in RI, all my paints are in CT.  If you go to a big box store that has a good selection, you'll see the paint.  I bought three cans in Lowes. It only comes in the large 25% more cans... it is called [Italian Olive]..

Thanks Ted I’ve got that paint

@coach joe posted:

I was just wondering when we would see the next restoration.

Yeah Stranger looking forward to the next one we miss you here but we understand

Hey, Lee and Ted, all I could get online is Rustoleum Hunter Green, and Krylon Olive Green. Testor’s seems to be sold out everywhere. I put in an order to Lowe’s and will pick them up. It’s getting harder to find model paints in general.

The build will continue!

The build continues!

Looking good Artie! Keep up the great work, you will be done in no time!