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

@DG very nice! Love the police cars- look like road champs? I like the white one without the state/local association so that’s more versatile.  What state are the gray ones?

Great engine pick-ups! All look great but CSX is a R.R. I run so those 2 caught my eye. quick search of the cab numbers says that you got yourself MTH  Dash-8 and SD70mac? Please correct me if I’m wrong, just an educated guess. Anyway-Awesome pick-ups! I run MTH and Lionel but my CSX Loco Power is from a Legacy SD60 with the white cab roof. Always liked that lightning bolt on the later CSX  SD units

Since this thread is about diecast cars and trucks, I will throw one diecast/train picture in so I stay on topic and also answer the above questions.

The white police car and two of the gray ones are Road Champs, however the slightly darker gray one is from GearBox. The gray ones are Kentucky State Police and the white one is Lexington Ky police.

The engines in first pictures are MTH and so are the ones in this set.

Thanks @DG I appreciate your answering and understand sticking to the topic.  Again, Very cool police cars! Also, nice BNSF tractor trailer with container load. That’s a really neat truck

I've attached a number of pictures of my layout featuring a car show, The Red Caboose Motel, 2 villages, "MY house" with dream vehicles, a camp site w/car, and a World War II show featuring (different scales) military vehicles. As you can see, I'm a car as well as a train nut.

Enjoy.

@JDFonz posted:

Thanks Ted,

I believe a Rolls is in the wings. A Silver Wraith.

Still have my Silver Wraith from fifty-plus years ago:

One of the first Dinkys to feature window glass and a sprung suspension.

Go easy on her...

PD

Nice pd, I have one that I purchased on the bay, it’s pretty beat up. I’m going to do a total resto on it. Not sure what I’m going to do on the paint job, color wise. I am awaiting delivery. Do you have other dinky’s as well?

Yeah, I have a bunch. Many are saved from my ill-spent youth, others I picked up because they were on my wish-list back in the day. The Old Man used to buy them for me at a small toy shop on the outskirts of DC. I just got a near-mint 3-piece 25-pounder field gun set...been looking for a nice one of those for a very long time.

Here's a few that I have pics of:

A few Corgis around too:

I have a bunch. There's also an outfit (DeAgostini) making replicas now...those are really nice, new with a box.

Your restos look nice...keep going.

PD

@Trinity River Bottoms Boomer posted:

Richie C: The bike shop next to the general store has a motorcycle parked in fromt of the esablishment.  Can't tell first hand but could it be a Harley by any chance?  Don't see many bikes on layouts.  Why is this?  I assume there are bikes that are 1:48 or close enough to scale to include them on layouts?

Hey guys, how about a Monday Motorcycle "photo shooting" for a change?

i have quite a few motorcycles on my layout, almost all schuco piccolo because they’re 1/48 scale and modeled after motorcycles in the ‘40s and ‘50s. Pricey though. If you’re not a stickler about scale, MTH makes a set of Harleys in 1/43 but, all modern era, from the last ten years or so. They’re decent models but, the difference in size is IMO, more obvious in motorcycles than in cars. Sort of like with figures but, you can almost justify it as real people come in so many shapes and sizes and you can often place them appropriately. i’m away so can’t post any pictures but maybe some other members will.

PD, this car is worth a small fortune on the Bay'...... You've kept in great condition'...👍😀

For' Trinity River Bottoms Boomer 😃 Harley's..

David Ad.  your car show is fantastic, Thanks for the photos!

PD, wow, what a fine rolls! Spectacular shape!

So many cool cars, now I want to open boxes I have tucked away!

Ted, that Rolls is PD’s Hopefully mine is delivered tomorrow.

PD, I had a handful of corgis as a kid, but never had a dinky. Now I can’t seem to get enough of them. I’ll admit, I have been buying a lot of Atlas dinkys. They are remakes. I’ve also picked up a bunch of Dan-toys as well. I have a new transporter coming from the U.K. Really like the ones you have.

I have a couple of motorcycles on my layout. They are parked behind the buildings (a bar) because they are too big and that shows when parked next to the 1:43 cars.

Found on image of a number of my motorcycles. Mostly Schuco Piccolo in front of the shop.

d

Really cool shots of bikes guys.  Thanks!  Size is no biggie when used in the Forced Perspective mode.  The late legendary John Allen did this on his Famous Gorre & Daphetid HO layout and it worked well.

jerrman: Love the bike shop.  Bet I can guess what Mr. Fireplug is thinking?  "Thank goodness, just another bike, and not Rover preparing to do a heist job on me!"

Joe

Added lighting to the truck

@Trinity River Bottoms Boomer posted:

Richie C: The bike shop next to the general store has a motorcycle parked in front of the esablishment.  Can't tell first hand but could it be a Harley by any chance?  Don't see many bikes on layouts.  Why is this?  I assume there are bikes that are 1:48 or close enough to scale to include them on layouts?

Hey guys, how about a Monday Motorcycle "photo shooting" for a change?

I don't remember exactly where that motorcycle came from - it was a few years ago. My recollection is that it could have come in a 4 pack of motorcycles. - possibly the MTH Railking set.

@NelsonW posted:

Added lighting to the truck

Wow!  I've got that truck and what an awesome enhancement!  Did you use a battery and hidden switch or is there a wire to a power pack somewhere?

Really clever, NelsonW; thanks for posting!

Tomlinson Run Railroad

WGB Pete',

Beautiful scenarios you have posted'... Nice modeling'!! Very nice'...

@Trinity River Bottoms Boomer posted:

wbg Pete: I agree with Quarter Gauger 48, fantastic modeling.

What do the trains look like?

Joe

There is a company in, I believe GB, that sells true 1/48 scale bikes, that look like the real thing.  Jerman, provided the info a while back.  I had ordered from them, it went through, but then they notified me they were sold out.  I just checked my records, but I must have deleted the file.  Maybe Jerman can provide that info again.  The bikes were really cool,, I would like to give that company another try......

@Quarter Gauger 48 posted:

There is a company in, I believe GB, that sells true 1/48 scale bikes, that look like the real thing.  Jerman, provided the info a while back.  I had ordered from them, it went through, but then they notified me they were sold out.  I just checked my records, but I must have deleted the file.  Maybe Jerman can provide that info again.  The bikes were really cool,, I would like to give that company another try......

Ted, i think you’re referring to Schuco Piccolo. Schuco makes numerous vehicles, motorcycles being one segment. They actually list them as 1/43 but, to my eye and relative to Arttista figures and their one generic motorcycle, which are true 1/48 O scale,  i think Schuco’s are as well. As i mentioned, their motorcycles are models from the 1940s and 1950s or so, including Triumph and BMW, more esoteric brands like Horex Regina, Zundapp, and Victoria Bergmeister, and some sidecar models as well. They are pricey though. I’ve occasionally gotten some eBay deals which are few and far between, never from Schuco directly. If one isn’t an absolute stickler for scale (although admittedly, even those of us who are probably use a lot of 1/43 cars and trucks, myself included) and/or are modeling a more modern era, the MTH Harleys are a good, much more cost effective way to go. I believe they made two sets. If you can find them, there was also a separate set of riders which would help make a great scene. Maisto might also make some 1/43 models, also of the modern era.

TomlinsonRunRR

I light so many vehicles and buildings with led’s that I use a dedicated 12 volt 10 amp. regulated power supply. If you search on my name you will find many other projects that have been done over the years.

@NelsonW posted:

TomlinsonRunRR

I light so many vehicles and buildings with led’s that I use a dedicated 12 volt 10 amp. regulated power supply. If you search on my name you will find many other projects that have been done over the years.

NelsonW,  Thanks for the reply with details.  That bus looks especially sharp and realistic.  I'll look forward to reviewing your various lighting projects as time allows.  Until I free up some space, my carpet layout/vehicle purchases are on hold, but it sure is fun looking at everyone else's.  (Now, railroad china is a different story.  I'll be posting some of that shortly on other threads :-).

TRRR

MTH motorcycles modified and repainted .  Standard riders and passengers with a lot of melting and cutting 😨 on arms and legs and painted to look the part .

Red Ford Escape began life as a yellow cab with a roof taxi standup.   Had to do body work on the roof before painting it red to look like my lady's past vehicle.

If anyone is interested, there's some Schuco Piccolo on the bay for sale'..prices are reasonable....

@Quarter Gauger 48 posted:

        How bout a few city scapes with some of our favorite cars'...😀

The 49 Ford, (shoe box) my # 1 favorire'

Hey Ted, your model really looks great .  The photo brings back some good memories .   In 1966 I was able to procure a really clean 1951 model.  Loved that car 😍 even though I got a couple of  " what are you driving that old clunker for ?  " 😬

Great fun car. 😎

Dallas Joseph

Hey Ted, your model really looks great .  The photo brings back some good memories .   In 1966 I was able to procure a really clean 1951 model.  Loved that car 😍 even though I got a couple of  " what are you driving that old clunker for ?  " 😬

Great fun car. 😎

Thanks very much'..Those that criticised your 51, wish they had had one now.  They are going anywhere from 20 to well over 100K... so who is laughing now...😃😉💲

@JDFonz posted:

Ted, that Rolls is PD’s Hopefully mine is delivered tomorrow.

PD, I had a handful of corgis as a kid, but never had a dinky. Now I can’t seem to get enough of them. I’ll admit, I have been buying a lot of Atlas dinkys. They are remakes. I’ve also picked up a bunch of Dan-toys as well. I have a new transporter coming from the U.K. Really like the ones you have.

JD - Dinkys were a bit less expensive than Corgis, at least early on. For whatever reason, I always liked the Dinky line better, probably because they had a more extensive range of military vehicles which held my interest.

Here’s a tip - next time you’re at the plumbing supply store, check out the faucet-washers. There are a couple of sizes of those that will work quite well as replacement tires for your Dinky fleet.

PD

Thanks PD, I will check into that. Here are a couple pics of my dinkys. Someone that knows dinkys can pick out my restos.

Here’s a pic from the layout of the biker gang watching the slot car races. The slot car track is part of my railroad empire.

@JDFonz posted:

Thanks PD, I will check into that. Here are a couple pics of my dinkys. Someone that knows dinkys can pick out my restos.

Beautiful collection JD thanks for sharing it

Really nice collection, JD, one that dwarfs what I've accumulated here. I see a number of the recent reissues, most of which I've found to be very nice.

Great stuff!

PD

Haven't had the chance to snap pictures, but I picked up a couple of Matchbox Yesteryear vehicles at a consignment shop for $3 each that claim a 1:47 scale, which I figure is close enough. I use those types of vehicles when I set up trains for Christmas using my Dickensian Dept 56 buildings.

JD, it looks like you have opened a can of worms'... Dinky, and Corgi have come to life on this thread.  I spent several hours now 2 days in a row on the Bay searching for bargains.. You are correct, there are some, but patience is required to go through the many pages.  I found this Dinky 49 Ford, one of my favorite cars.  I, like you will try and restore it to road worthy condition...😃...  I am impressed with how many pages of Dinky and Corgy cars and trucks there are.  It's funny though I never had any of these as  kid??? Perhaps they were always a little pricey'....

Btw.  WHat a beautiful collection you have...👍 A small fortune sitting on those shelves'...💲   Before shot... God only knows how the after shot will look like😇

@pd posted:

JD - Dinkys were a bit less expensive than Corgis, at least early on. For whatever reason, I always liked the Dinky line better, probably because they had a more extensive range of military vehicles which held my interest.

Here’s a tip - next time you’re at the plumbing supply store, check out the faucet-washers. There are a couple of sizes of those that will work quite well as replacement tires for your Dinky fleet.

PD

PD, I've never seen washers that large'.. What do think the actual size is of the ones for tire replacement.  I have an old DInky coming from the Bay, and it will need new tires'....

Thanks for the great information...

Ted, you can also order new replacement tires. That’s a nice looking ford you have coming. I did a couple of those. The tire size for that vehicle is 15mm.

Im currently working on my Rolls, but I May try some unconventional colors, kind of like if this was Paris Hilton’s Rolls. We’ll see how it turns out. If it’s a no go, I’ll be able to strip and repaint.  Stand by, it will be a couple days yet.

I will tell you this, restoring those little cars is very enjoyable. And addicting. Like I said, I started at the beginning of the pandemic, and I haven’t stopped yet. I’ll do one about every other week or so. Fun.

I assume you folks are using an air brush for the new paint for your Dinky car make-overs?  Right?

You all are inspiring me to check out the local antique shops during my "staycation" for some bargains.  But my 1920s air brush has been out of commission for decades and I can't justify buying a new one at present.

TRRR

All of the ones I’ve done are with rattle cans. They are working well.