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

@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