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

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!