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:Exhaust pipe check on the '57 Vette...
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:Newest completed tractor trailers.
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
Sunstar America, lnc., Hayward, Calif.?? I got in a kit of a dilapidated garage, and included with it was a Wayne 60 1/43? excellent model of a 1937 Texaco gas pump. I could not find SunStar on the net, so wonder if they did other gasoline brands, like Conoco, Skelly, and Frontier? Really a good model, so....anybody familiar with SunStar?
Somethin' from nothin'...a vintage Tootsietoy refurb:
Probably 1/56-scale or so. Just an experiment playing with panel lines. Homemade windscreen needs some work, lol.
PD
@pd posted:Somethin' from nothin'...a vintage Tootsietoy refurb:
Probably 1/56-scale or so. Just an experiment playing with panel lines. Homemade windscreen needs some work, lol.
PD
Very nice I like restoring these old Tootsietoys
I thought I would build a old Reefer Trailer while waiting on more parts for the Rio Grande Mack
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@lee drennen posted:Very nice I like restoring these old Tootsietoys
Nice work,better than new.
Done some more work on the trailer before calling it a night
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Not an auto, but on Ali Express I picked up this neat and surprisingly-accurately-scaled James Bond Acrostar jet.
More pics and opinions here:
https://chicagovalleyrailroad....s-bond-acrostar.html
I also snapped better and more thorough pics of the "Driven" wrecker I showed earlier and put them in the same post.
PD, Nice work, is that an MG or a Jag? Either way it looks outstanding!
Lee, the trailer is coming along nicely! Just wondering where you get these kits? I might have to try one down the road.
Well guys yesterday I was able to get out to the train room and got the chrome on the fire engine, worked on reattaching the ladder, so if everything works out I will work on getting the bottom back on this morning and call it done! LOL Here are just a couple photos!
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Mike. Your fire truck is looking very nice and a great update. This one I don’t know it’s the Revell Honest John Kit but I added Bass Wood sides and styrene and I found some hinges for it. I also found some Don Mills Wheels for it last night so I will paint it and it’s going on the layout.
Thank you Lee! I really like your model building skills and your finish products are just outstanding! after the fire engine and Tower I have a couple building I have to make into flats to go in front of a window. Then I am going to try another car!
Hey Guys,
I notice alot of you swap out the standard wheels and tires in a kit for better ones. I've got some toy die cast (especially trucks but also cars) with really bad toy-ish wheels and some that are missing wheels for which even less-than-ideal kit wheels would be a definite upgrade.
I'd be more than happy to pay shipping and maybe even a couple bucks on top for whatever kit wheels you all would be willing to save from the trash and send my way.
karl (underscore) e (underscore) paulsen athotmail
or just make a comment on my blog and include your email. Comments are set to require moderation so it will not appear on the blog. I'll reply via email and delete the comment.
@mike g. posted:Ok Guys, It's DONE! as good as I am going to get it. Here are a couple shots for your viewing pleasure! LOL
Great work!
Yes Mike very nice your hard work paid off. Now you have to do another one sometime it looks great on the layout thanks for sharing
Great job Mike!
Atta boy Mike! Fire truck looks great! Can I ask you, how did you get the ladder assembly off, and how did you mount it back on? I’m seriously looking at a dinky fire truck like that to do myself. I really got the itch to do one watching your restoration.
Joel
Joel he knock that one out of the park now he’s got me wanting to finish my corgi Mack B fire truck
Yup, Lee, it’s addicting!😃
@lee drennen posted:This one I don’t know it’s the Revell Honest John Kit but I added Bass Wood sides and styrene and I found some hinges for it.
Good to know about the Honest John. I'll keep my eyes out for a deal on one of those.
I wonder if the Honest John is among the Revell tooling that Atlantis picked up? I'd love to be able to someday buy it for 40% off at Hobby Lobby...
The lovely Sinclair tanker is a bit too old for my Christmas layout, but I'm strongly considering picking up the '55 Chevy Stake Truck. Even on a modern layout, a classic flat truck could find a home.
January 1953, white Cadillac Eldorado, Body number 002 with red and white interior, was made famous when Ike and Mamie Eisenhower rode in it during Ike's inaugural parade. Rumor had it that GM made of gift of that Eldorado to Ike however GM records showed it was returned and in Company Service. It was then shipped to New York in August 1953 presumably for sale. Eight years later in the early spring of 1961 after leaving Washington we find Ike and Mamie rolling over the hills near the Eisenhower Farm in Gettysburg, PA, in a white '53 Eldorado. Coincidence? If you believe in that sort of thing.
I painted the black interior in red and white from pictures of the '53 Eldorado interior. Again Welley needed to have something in the back seat. This time a suitcase. I left it black this time. Dash board is red, white and chrome(silver Sharpie, gotta get me one of those Molotow chrome pens) and the seats are red and white. White is not visible because Dwight, Mamie and the suitcase. I also added loose leaf reinforcement white walls to the tires.
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@coach joe posted:January 1953, white Cadillac Eldorado, Body number 002
Coach Joe, Great paint job on the interior and what a clever use for those binder page reinforcements.
Let's see, we've now got thumb tack steering wheels and easy to convert paper circle white walls -- all of which I can pull out of my top desk drawer. 
Awesome!
Tomlinson Run Railroad
@mike g. posted:Ok Guys, It's DONE! as good as I am going to get it. Here are a couple shots for your viewing pleasure! LOL
Utterly Charming!
I read in another forum that it was thought that the Revell Kenworth was sent to Germany at some point, this it was not in the dies boght by Atlantis. If so, that's too bad for multiple reasons.
Thanks guys for all the nice words! Like I said before the next one is going to be a simple car! LOL
Joel, as for taking the ladder off the top on the underside of the post there were 2 split washers and a flat washer. The underside of the pin had been flattened out so I just drilled it out till the flat washer came free. Putting it back together I reinstalled the split washers, the flat washer sat flush with the end of the pin. So I just put 3 drops of super glue and let it sit for a couple hours before even touching it. It seamed to work!
Coach Joe, what an amazing job on the 53 Caddy! I wish I had the money and space as I would buy one to run around in todays times! Your attention to details is outstanding!
Anyone heard from Ted? I think he is missing in action! LOL
@coach joe posted:January 1953, white Cadillac Eldorado, Body number 002 with red and white interior, was made famous when Ike and Mamie Eisenhower rode in it during Ike's inaugural parade. Rumor had it that GM made of gift of that Eldorado to Ike however GM records showed it was returned and in Company Service. It was then shipped to New York in August 1953 presumably for sale. Eight years later in the early spring of 1961 after leaving Washington we find Ike and Mamie rolling over the hills near the Eisenhower Farm in Gettysburg, PA, in a white '53 Eldorado. Coincidence? If you believe in that sort of thing.
I painted the black interior in red and white from pictures of the '53 Eldorado interior. Again Welley needed to have something in the back seat. This time a suitcase. I left it black this time. Dash board is red, white and chrome(silver Sharpie, gotta get me one of those Molotow chrome pens) and the seats are red and white. White is not visible because Dwight, Mamie and the suitcase. I also added loose leaf reinforcement white walls to the tires.
Wow, Joe I was studying those whitewalls before I read your post'.. I was thinking, those were some big ones and cool with the white wheels'. That's a great idea for whitewalls... BTW, the info on Cannonball COE tractor on on this thread, page 67'...😬
@mike g. posted:Thanks guys for all the nice words! Like I said before the next one is going to be a simple car! LOL
Joel, as for taking the ladder off the top on the underside of the post there were 2 split washers and a flat washer. The underside of the pin had been flattened out so I just drilled it out till the flat washer came free. Putting it back together I reinstalled the split washers, the flat washer sat flush with the end of the pin. So I just put 3 drops of super glue and let it sit for a couple hours before even touching it. It seamed to work!
Coach Joe, what an amazing job on the 53 Caddy! I wish I had the money and space as I would buy one to run around in todays times! Your attention to details is outstanding!
Anyone heard from Ted? I think he is missing in action! LOL
Hello mike', I'm here, was jus a busy day'... I must say for your very first restore', you did a heck of a job. That is now a very good looking fire engine'.. Your paint job is spot on'... the ladder is a bonus and makes the scene the way you have it on the layout.
Excellent work Mike' Now time to work on another one'...
@Eilif posted:Good to know about the Honest John. I'll keep my eyes out for a deal on one of those.
I wonder if the Honest John is among the Revell tooling that Atlantis picked up? I'd love to be able to someday buy it for 40% off at Hobby Lobby...
The lovely Sinclair tanker is a bit too old for my Christmas layout, but I'm strongly considering picking up the '55 Chevy Stake Truck. Even on a modern layout, a classic flat truck could find a home.
I doubt if they will release it Revell of Germany has the mold but it would be nice if they can
Thanks Mike, I watched a couple restore videos on that fire truck and no body else removed the ladder mount. That’s why I was wondering.
@JDFonz posted:Thanks Mike, I watched a couple restore videos on that fire truck and no body else removed the ladder mount. That’s why I was wondering.
Joel, I think Mike is a natural at restorations'.. I have two more coming up. Waiting on the USPS'... Problem is, since you got me restoring, I'm neglecting my other responsibilities'..😬
Thanks guys. I hope the super glue holds like it says! Lol
Ted, can you give me a call tomorrow? I sent you an email with my phone number.
Mike, I wonder how many members of this Forum realize that only the best of the best are chosen for embassy duty. John
@coach joe posted:January 1953, white Cadillac Eldorado, Body number 002 with red and white interior, was made famous when Ike and Mamie Eisenhower rode in it during Ike's inaugural parade. Rumor had it that GM made of gift of that Eldorado to Ike however GM records showed it was returned and in Company Service. It was then shipped to New York in August 1953 presumably for sale. Eight years later in the early spring of 1961 after leaving Washington we find Ike and Mamie rolling over the hills near the Eisenhower Farm in Gettysburg, PA, in a white '53 Eldorado. Coincidence? If you believe in that sort of thing.
Joe what a beautiful car and thanks for sharing.
@rattler21 posted:Mike, I wonder how many members of this Forum realize that only the best of the best are chosen for embassy duty. John
Thanks John. It was an honor.
I got some paint on the trailer today and found some wheels last night. So time for some detailing
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You can have this one for free just playing around on this Sunny Sunday. The trailer is a 1/43 New Ray I chrome up The Pete is a 1/43 IXO it will be a victim of a restoration someday
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Lee, looks great You wast no time I am glad you started this thread as it's great to see all the great work!
@mike g. posted:Thanks guys. I hope the super glue holds like it says! Lol
Ted, can you give me a call tomorrow? I sent you an email with my phone number.
Mike no email yet'.... I'll send you one'...
Mike, fabulous restoration job on the fire engine...the color looks perfect! With that job complete, you may give Ted a run for his money!! You may need a fire crew to man that unit...Artista has a nice selection of "period" firefighters...
Coach Joe...another great job this time on a '53 Eldorado...I hope "Ike" got a a little gift for his service! The early CIC's worked for nickels and dimes compared to these characters today
Lee, another great tractor and van on your layout...my layout needs a few transportation vehicles...I like the IXO also. You've given me some great ideas for picking rigs for the layout,
Some impressive activity on the thread this weekend...I added a Ford F-100 to the layout...
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@rattler21 posted:Mike, I wonder how many members of this Forum realize that only the best of the best are chosen for embassy duty. John
Not many know about these things, unless they served in one of the branches'.. Embassy Duty is a sweet deal, it's great duty. However, it can also be Hazardous too........ many Marines become Police Officers, after leaving the corps.....
Thanks Paul!
Ted I sent it yesterday . Humm Wonder what happened?
@lee drennen posted:
You can have this one for free just playing around on this Sunny Sunday. The trailer is a 1/43 New Ray I chrome up The Pete is a 1/43 IXO it will be a victim of a restoration someday
That's one heck of a rig Lee, Looks like the real thing... I really like the green Pete. Nice work... ⭐👍☑'
Lee, don't forget to throw some grease on that "5th" wheel
@Eilif posted:Utterly Charming!
Yes indeed I like how he done the wheel there a eye catcher
@mike g. posted:Lee, looks great You wast no time I am glad you started this thread as it's great to see all the great work!
Mike Thanks but it’s you guys who support it. Thanks to all of you.
Here is my latest 1:50 acquisition...
The left is a Kenny tractor and has a bunk and the right Kenny tractor is a daycab.
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Thank you all for the likes and positive comments. While what I've been doing lately isn't on the same level as the model building and die-cast restoration going on in this thread seeing what others are doing has inspired my upgrades to theses inexpensive toy rack vehicles.
Prrhorseshoecurve, Nice looking trucks! The orange really pops!
Joe, don't fool yourself your doing amazing work! Its always a pleasure to see your post for your upgrades!
@prrhorseshoecurve posted:Here is my latest 1:50 acquisition...
The left is a Kenny tractor and has a bunk and the right Kenny tractor is a daycab.
Nice looking pride of Seattle
@coach joe posted:Thank you all for the likes and positive comments. While what I've been doing lately isn't on the same level as the model building and die-cast restoration going on in this thread seeing what others are doing has inspired my upgrades to theses inexpensive toy rack vehicles.
Joe. Just have fun here and don’t worry about others skills levels your stuff looks great!
@lee drennen posted:Nice looking pride of Seattle
Heck, they might even have a paint job by Gary Ridgway!
Rich - You are correct , the trailer is a 28 ft. pup. It is a Tonkin 1/53 scale. I found them on ebay . They were only 8 bucks or something like that.
The Atlantis kit, soon to be a Sunoco tank truck!
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@mike g. posted:Thanks guys for all the nice words! Like I said before the next one is going to be a simple car! LOL
Joel, as for taking the ladder off the top on the underside of the post there were 2 split washers and a flat washer. The underside of the pin had been flattened out so I just drilled it out till the flat washer came free. Putting it back together I reinstalled the split washers, the flat washer sat flush with the end of the pin. So I just put 3 drops of super glue and let it sit for a couple hours before even touching it. It seamed to work!
Coach Joe, what an amazing job on the 53 Caddy! I wish I had the money and space as I would buy one to run around in todays times! Your attention to details is outstanding!
Anyone heard from Ted? I think he is missing in action! LOL
Mike,
Pick up a small spray can of CA glue accelerator, a/k/a "Zip Kicker" - it will instantly cure the CA glue once applied so you can keep working without having to wait for the glue to cure - works like a charm and makes the projects go a lot quicker. It also comes in a brush on bottle, but I like the spray.
If I need three hands (two to hold the pieces together and one to spray the accelerator), I just call the boss to come down and she sprays the accelerator while I hold the pieces together.
Just make sure to wipe any excess spray off immediately so it doesn't react with anything else.
@Richie C. posted:Mike,
Pick up a small spray can of CA glue accelerator, a/k/a "Zip Kicker" - it will instantly cure the CA glue once applied so you can keep working without having to wait for the glue to cure - works like a charm and makes the projects go a lot quicker. It also comes in a brush on bottle, but I like the spray.
If I need three hands (two to hold the pieces together and one to spray the accelerator), I just call the boss to come down and she sprays the accelerator while I hold the pieces together.
Just make sure to wipe any excess spray off immediately so it doesn't react with anything else.
Richie, thank you for the advice! I will order some while I am on Amazon to order a 2-56 tap and bit
Yup Mike, if you’re going to keep doing those dinkys and corgis, a 2-56 tap is essential!
@coach joe posted:Thank you all for the likes and positive comments. While what I've been doing lately isn't on the same level as the model building and die-cast restoration going on in this thread seeing what others are doing has inspired my upgrades to theses inexpensive toy rack vehicles.
Joe, your work is beautiful'... you do a heck of a job dressing up your cars'.. keep in mind there is no competition on this thread'.. There is no judging. We all have fun, and share how were are spending our time'. One of the few forums an threads that is completely user friendly... No rivet counting'.. I'm glad you are part of the team'...😁
You know what Joe, Ted is right. Just a bunch of guys having fun building, or rebuilding cars and trucks for their layout, or display. Everyone here is on the same playing field. Just having a good time, so keep up the good work and show it to all of us!
Hey Joe, just remember when you become famous! We were here all along! We got your back buddy!
Just came back from a road trip to Florida. On the way there, of course we had to again stop at the "famous" South of the Border store complex.
There I found these two military trucks that look to be around 1/50 for my Cape Warrenaveral military base.
I plan to detail them, maybe Dullcoat, and add benches and soldiers in the troop carrier.
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A couple years ago I cut this old Revell tanker down and added some supports added some decals from a place in France called GasOline they have wonderful 1/48 scale Millitary Models. Today I took some pics of it being Piggyback. Of course the tank is Empty and is being transported to go in service.
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@Artie-DL&W posted:The Atlantis kit, soon to be a Sunoco tank truck!
That’s going to look nice make sure you keep us posted on updates
@Quarter Gauger 48 posted:
Very well said Ted.
@Lionelski posted:Just came back from a road trip to Florida. On the way there, of course we had to again stop at the "famous" South of the Border store complex.
There I found these two military trucks that look to be around 1/50 for my Cape Warrenaveral military base.
I plan to detail them, maybe Dullcoat, and add benches and soldiers in the troop carrier.
Nice find John Are you planning to put them on the layout? If so don’t forget us post them here
The entire family go with Dad to look a used station wagon for sale. It will be a new car for them if they can get the seller to drop the price. However, it is pristine condition and is a gorgeous car'. Grandma & Papa consider helping out with a contribution. Lets see how Loyd makes out...😲 Connie, Loyd's wife has her doubts and doesn't think they can afford such a nice car, as they arestill waiting for their stimulus check'...💲💰😢
Well, unfortunately, Loyd, couldn't together with the seller on the price he was asking. Connie, tells him, now worries, we'll find something else. We'll just have to wait a little longer to take our family trip....
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@Quarter Gauger 48 posted:The entire family go with Dad to look a used station wagon for sale. It will be a new car for them if they can get the seller to drop the price. However, it is pristine condition and is a gorgeous car'. Grandma & Papa consider helping out with a contribution. Lets see how Loyd makes out...😲 Connie, Loyd's wife has her doubts and doesn't think they can afford such a nice car, as they arestill waiting for their stimulus check'...💲💰😢
Well, unfortunately, Loyd, couldn't together with the seller on the price he was asking. Connie, tells him, now worries, we'll find something else. We'll just have to wait a little longer to take our family trip....
Ted those pics are very convincing I thought the first one was real
Ted, did they have stimulus checks back then? Haha!
@lee drennen posted:Nice find John Are you planning to put them on the layout? If so don’t forget us post them here
Thanks Lee
Yes, they will go on the layout - that is where Cape Warrenaveral is.
I won't forget, pics will be posted. Right now I'm going through 10 days of OGR Forum posts to catch up with you guys
@JDFonz posted:Ted, did they have stimulus checks back then? Haha!
Ha, I should have thought about that' ANd said it was Lloyd's dream to have 57 Chevy, classic car....(LOL)
Quarter Gauger, you are the master story teller! I'm with Lee: I thought that first photo was the real thing until I noticed the plastic stands for the figures in later photos.
Great car, really great and realistic scale people, great story! To me trains and cars -- real and model -- are all about story telling.
You made my evening :-) Thanks for the effort putting it all together for us.
Tomlinson Run Railroad
P.S. -- I, too, have been working on cars having just finished building a 1/8 scale Lego Technic Bugatti Chiron, so it's obviously not an appropriate scale for this post -- let alone my carpet layout. Some day I may pick up one in 1/43; I've seen a few and they are sweet. I'd even let Lloyd and Connie have a ride. 😀
Tomlinson Run Railroad, Thanks very much'.. Your nice comments have made my night as well. I found this car on the bay'. A Corgi Classic. A guy in California was selling it for $6.99. & 6 bucks shipping. The figures I finished up painting today when the car arrived. So I thought I'd take a few pics.. As I mentioned before, No rehearsal, or preparations. Just a quick shoot on the deck with the wind blowing. I never imagined they would come out as good as they did.... Thanks again'..😬
PS: Put your Bugatti on the thread. We are not regulated by scale per say'. I think everyone would like to see your car'...
To keep this train related, I was thinking about a military show for the townsfolk. But the scale just does not work for lionel trains. 1/35 vs. 1/48.
@Quarter Gauger 48 posted:The entire family go with Dad to look a used station wagon for sale. It will be a new car for them if they can get the seller to drop the price. However, it is pristine condition and is a gorgeous car'. Grandma & Papa consider helping out with a contribution. Lets see how Loyd makes out...😲 Connie, Loyd's wife has her doubts and doesn't think they can afford such a nice car, as they arestill waiting for their stimulus check'...💲💰😢
Well, unfortunately, Loyd, couldn't together with the seller on the price he was asking. Connie, tells him, now worries, we'll find something else. We'll just have to wait a little longer to take our family trip....
Great work setup and story and pictures! Triple play
@JDFonz posted:To keep this train related, I was thinking about a military show for the townsfolk. But the scale just does not work for lionel trains. 1/35 vs. 1/48.
Wow Joel, that is nice work. The tanks weathering is spot on'.. Did you paint the soldier? They look very good as well...
Yes, all hand painted. Been working to try and take my painting and weathering to the next level. You certainly nailed that family looking for their new classic car. Did you hand paint those people?
@lee drennen posted:
A couple years ago I cut this old Revell tanker down and added some supports added some decals from a place in France called GasOline they have wonderful 1/48 scale Millitary Models. Today I took some pics of it being Piggyback. Of course the tank is Empty and is being transported to go in service.
That’s a really cool idea, Lee! Using the Piggyback PS-4’s ramps and an Idler flat to fit the cab with the tanker! By now y’all know I love my army vehicles very well done on that old Revell. Funny you mention Gaso.Line just came across it on motorpool for the first time a couple of days ago but they didn’t show anything- will have to dig further. Thanks for sharing! Looks like I might not have to take my PS4 flat off the layout after all
@lee drennen posted:Nice find John Are you planning to put them on the layout? If so don’t forget us post them here
South of the Border is still there? I recall it from 1972-1973.
Somebody needs to make an O scale representation of that place
