We have made it to Page 68 I can’t believe it plus that’s a good year I rolled off the Assembly line in 1968.
@FrankG posted:1:43 "Plum Crazy" purple Dodge Challenger on my D-165 Display replica. The only cars on the layout are MOPARs! See the other pic for the "prototype".
Frank. Now that’s pretty neat and what a beautiful color of purple thanks for sharing
Ted. That’s sharp! I’m very honored you Dedicated this build to me that means a lot to me to after the past year I’ve went through you guys are so wonderful keeping the thread going when I first started I didn’t think it get off the ground but with you and the other guys you’ve proved me wrong again thanks too each one of you who post here every week or every day it means a lot to me. Ted a special thanks to you and this when this forum sags a little you flying in and pick it up and get motivated again appreciate I it.
Lee, you are very welcome'.. It is a great thread and growing all the time. I remember when you wanted to get to 50 posts. We are now heading towards 100'... Been a tough year for many, and the thread gives us a reason to smile'... .😃
Ted, thanks for checking on the lack of number?! I think? Ha! Anyway, I’ll have to page through my book to find that one.
Lee, I have to say that since I’ve found this thread, I’ve really been enjoying it. I was restoring Dinkys and Corgis, but had no one to appreciate them like you guys do. It’s really been a fun ride so far!
Colorado Hirailer, wonderful job on the Nash dealership kit bash! Looks great!
Ted, Outstanding job on the GMC Cab Over truck, really nice token to Lee!
Joel, thank you sir, Ill be heading out to the train room here shortly to put another coat on the hose reals and then I think it will be time for the clear coat so I can get this thing done! LOL
Great workeveryone!
Dewman, sharp looking rig!
Well I did get out and put another coat on the hose and while I was at it I had clear coated the bottom yesterday so today I got a chance to try my Chrome pen. I decided to chrome the wheels! Here is what I got.
Oh and Joel, I did what you suggested and cleaned the bottom a little, here is how it turned out.
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@mike g. posted:Dewman, sharp looking rig!
Well I did get out and put another coat on the hose and while I was at it I had clear coated the bottom yesterday so today I got a chance to try my Chrome pen. I decided to chrome the wheels! Here is what I got.
Oh and Joel, I did what you suggested and cleaned the bottom a little, here is how it turned out.
Mike, you did a really good job getting the rivets out'.. WHat size bit di you use?
How'd you like the chrome pen? I find when trying to cover red hard plastic wheels, I first use one of the sharpie silver markers. The I hit it with the chrome. It covers better and the chrome sticks better too............
@Dewman51 posted:
Very nice Dew.
@mike g. posted:Colorado Hirailer, wonderful job on the Nash dealership kit bash! Looks great!
Ted, Outstanding job on the GMC Cab Over truck, really nice token to Lee!
Joel, thank you sir, Ill be heading out to the train room here shortly to put another coat on the hose reals and then I think it will be time for the clear coat so I can get this thing done! LOL
Great workeveryone!
Yes it was Mike. Your fire truck is looking great
@lee drennen posted:
Wow, Lee, those are some sweet decals'...nice'☑
@Quarter Gauger 48 posted:Wow, Lee, those are some sweet decals'...nice'☑
Thanks Ted. There getting old I’ve had them for a while
Lee, All I can say is "Wow!". That latest trailer is excellent!
@TomlinsonRunRR posted:Lee, All I can say is "Wow!". That latest trailer is excellent!
Thanks for the complement. I’ve been wanting to get this done for years maybe if I don’t have a bunch of Honey do’s it will be on the layout weekend can’t wait to see it with some Western rolling stock behind it on the background
@lee drennen posted:
John Smith's trailers atop K-Line flat cars. John
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Thanks Ted and Lee for your nice words!
Ted as for the drill bit, I just started small and kept going up till it popped off! LOL As for the Chrome pen I love it sofar!
Lee, you are on quite a roll with your truck and trailers! It looks outstanding!
After my meeting this afternoon I went out and put a clear coat on the fire engine so I can use the Chrome pen to get things done!
I also got my Switching tower painted, but I will put that on what did you do on your layout today.
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Mike, I did the same as you with the rivets. But I didn't get as clean a cut as you have achieved. The fire engine is looking very good. I knew you'd like the chrome pen'....
Here is something for everyone'... License Plates. They are sized for 1/43. Just print it out'...
Click on the printer friendly icon on the bottom right of the post page...
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@Quarter Gauger 48 posted:Mike, I did the same as you with the rivets. But I didn't get as clean a cut as you have achieved. The fire engine is looking very good. I knew you'd like the chrome pen'....
Here is something for everyone'... License Plates. They are sized for 1/43. Just print it out'...
Click on the printer friendly icon on the bottom right of the post page...
Great find Ted...thanks for the tip...every car should have a plate
Mike, the bottom of the truck turned out awesome. Isn’t that nice how you can read it? Lee, you do an amazing job on those trucks.
Ted, c’mon man, I only have an iPad and don’t have access to a printer so the plates are a no go. Dang.
@JDFonz posted:Mike, the bottom of the truck turned out awesome. Isn’t that nice how you can read it? Lee, you do an amazing job on those trucks.
Ted, c’mon man, I only have an iPad and don’t have access to a printer so the plates are a no go. Dang.
Thanks Joel.
Lol as for the plates, you find something and let me know I will print them up and ship them to you. Could take up to a month from the west coast. Lol
Mike, that would be awesome. Did you see that sheet of plates that Ted posted?
If you can print a sheet to the right scale for dinky/corgi I would really appreciate it.
Joel Fonder
N3192 Bates Rd.
Cascade WI 53011
Hopefully I’ll still be alive when it gets here! Ha! You know, old age. Vs. USPS.
@JDFonz posted:Mike, that would be awesome. Did you see that sheet of plates that Ted posted?
If you can print a sheet to the right scale for dinky/corgi I would really appreciate it.
Joel Fonder
N3192 Bates Rd.
Cascade WI 53011
Hopefully I’ll still be alive when it gets here! Ha! You know, old age. Vs. USPS.
Hi Joel, I seen it and will download it in the morning and get it printed out for you!
Thank you so much! Hopefully someday I can help you out.
Joel you and so many others here on the forum have already helped me so much. I have learned here not everyone does something expecting something in return.
Well thanks again Mike, no rush. Really appreciate this.
Joel
@JDFonz posted:Well thanks again Mike, no rush. Really appreciate this.
Joel
😁 Wow, Mike, Joel you guys beat me too it. I was going to ask Joel, for address and send them to you. They are sized for Corgi & Dinky... (LO)...
Well thanks Ted, you guys are great!
@JDFonz posted:Well thanks Ted, you guys are great!
Joel, this thread group is the true essence of what a forum is all about'... Over all, the O Gauge forum is the friendliest one on the net'... I belong to two others, and there is always a competitive edge, and very big on rivet counting and nit picking. Not the case here, and very little when it does occur'..
Yes Ted, you know, you are right. I have been on this site for quite a while, I’ve purchased stuff from some guys on here and sent them a check for it. And I’m sure they have sent the stuff before the check even got there. Also asked some questions when I’ve been stumped, and someone always comes through. Overall just seems like a nice group of guys. Have you ever gone to York? Just wondering. Mike, if you’re reading this have you ever gone to York? Just wondering if I could ever run into you guys.
Regarding license plates: Since my layout is set in 1956 in New Jersey, evey car on my layout has a 1956 Jersey License Plate. I googled "1956 New Jersey License Plate," and searched images. I found one that was reasonably free of blemishes and dents. I squared it up in Adobe PhotoShop, and then went to town making all sorts of variants by PhotoShopping the numbers and letters. Below is one of two sheets. The large image shows the plate blown up enough for me to see it, the smaller images are the same plate reduced to fit a 1/43 scale car:
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@JDFonz posted:Yes Ted, you know, you are right. I have been on this site for quite a while, I’ve purchased stuff from some guys on here and sent them a check for it. And I’m sure they have sent the stuff before the check even got there. Also asked some questions when I’ve been stumped, and someone always comes through. Overall just seems like a nice group of guys. Have you ever gone to York? Just wondering. Mike, if you’re reading this have you ever gone to York? Just wondering if I could ever run into you guys.
Joel, I have never been to York, heck 6-7 years ago I knew nothing about it. Never even heard of it till I got on this forum. Then again not to many folks from the west coast make the trip.
@Capetrainman posted:
Paul that 57 vette is the super nice. Who makes it?
@JDFonz posted:Mike, the bottom of the truck turned out awesome. Isn’t that nice how you can read it? Lee, you do an amazing job on those trucks.
Ted, c’mon man, I only have an iPad and don’t have access to a printer so the plates are a no go. Dang.
Joel. Thanks for the complement after about 12 years or so I’m finally getting around to getting them done. Trust me there’s more on the assembly line.
@mike g. posted:Thanks Ted and Lee for your nice words!
Ted as for the drill bit, I just started small and kept going up till it popped off! LOL As for the Chrome pen I love it sofar!
Lee, you are on quite a roll with your truck and trailers! It looks outstanding!
After my meeting this afternoon I went out and put a clear coat on the fire engine so I can use the Chrome pen to get things done!
I also got my Switching tower painted, but I will put that on what did you do on your layout today.
Mike. That fire truck is so close to being done looking great. Yes I’m on a roll with these trucks and it’s about time I get them finished.
@lee drennen posted:Paul that 57 vette is the super nice. Who makes it?
Lee, thanks for the comment...the "'57 Vette" is an FM. I've had it for years. In looking at the pic again, I neglected to open the hood for the pic...will do for the next one
"The Classic Cars of the Fifties" series from FM shows up on the big auction site from time to time...sometimes the prices are extra cheap for these cars, other times over priced...
Paul, great to see you having someone taking care of that wonderful vett!
Joel, I got some plate printed up. But I want to talk to Ted before I ship them to make sure I have all my setting correct. How many copies would you like?
Well I am headed out to the train room soon to work on the fire truck and switching tower! I will check in later, I hope you all have a great Saturday!
@Capetrainman posted:Lee, thanks for the comment...the "'57 Vette" is an FM. I've had it for years. In looking at the pic again, I neglected to open the hood for the pic...will do for the next one
"The Classic Cars of the Fifties" series from FM shows up on the big auction site from time to time...sometimes the prices are extra cheap for these cars, other times over priced...
Paul I might have that one I’ll check thanks
@Dewman51 posted:
The tractor looks great. Very nice job. I'm curious about the trailer in the background. It looks like a 28' pup. I'm interested in modeling those for my intermodal trains. I don't know of any available O scale models. As a first attempt I cut down a Lionel 40' foot trailer, which is awaiting paint. I'm also going to experiment with stretching an MTH 20' trailer by two inches. Am I right you have a pup there, and if so can you tell me about it?
Thanks,
RM