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

John Sethian posted:

John,

Please tell me where I can find J D Motors. I want to make an offer on that Alfa-Romeo Giulia (or Giulietta) Spider...

MELGAR

TomlinsonRunRR posted:

John Sethian posted:

John,

Your layout modeling is superb. The road elevations in the background, the angles and contours of the earthworks, and that great retaining wall have a look of authenticity and familiarity.  I could swear that I saw that very scene in drives around where I live.

I agree fully with this post, almost exactly what I thought when I saw this photo.

This is an excellent case of modelling what looks right in the real world, and not modelling someone else's layout. I, too, can see the reality of this scene and how it looks "right" to me, like a real place in every way.

I especially like the building, was that a kit or scratch built?

Lee, thanks for asking about John S's building -- I was about to do the same. 

John, you have modeled my favorite kind of gas station/repair shop -- the type with the drive-under roof.  It is so iconic.  I've been looking at Menard's half-building as a start but I have no scratch building skills.  Please enlighten us.  The guard-rails (?) in the distance are also of interest.  Along with the lights and raised road, they really set off the auto lot scene by tying in additional "transportation/road" elements.

TRRR

Thanks again guys

Melgar:  It's a 1959 Alfa Giulietta Spider. It was my first car. I paid $700.00 for it using money I made from two paper routes.   Its only worth about a hundred times that today. That was in 1967, when I was still in high school. My father did not want me to buy it, because he did not think it would be very reliable.  Two weeks after I got it the timing chain broke. And rather than prove him right, I fixed the bloody thing (which is not trivial on an Alfa) under the cover of darkness.  It was the first car I ever worked on.  I learned a lot from that experience. Including how to read Italian.  

Lee and Tomlinson.. That is a Branchline Trains O Scale gas station, a wood kit, which I modified into the office:

By the way, that Reventlow Scarab in the right hand garage is the only car on the lot I have not owned.  But I always wanted one. I am just a few several million dollars short. 

MELGAR posted:

Studebakers. I thought they were strange-looking when I was a youngster. I still do but have them on my layout because they are perfect for the early 1950s. I am also pretty sure that they didn't come in metallic-blue paint in those days.

MELGAR

 Mel I just noticed that ice cream guy that so neat who makes it

John Sethian posted:

Thanks again guys

Melgar:  It's a 1959 Alfa Giulietta Spider. It was my first car. I paid $700.00 for it using money I made from two paper routes.   Its only worth about a hundred times that today. That was in 1967, when I was still in high school. My father did not want me to buy it, because he did not think it would be very reliable.  Two weeks after I got it the timing chain broke. And rather than prove him right, I fixed the bloody thing (which is not trivial on an Alfa) under the cover of darkness.  It was the first car I ever worked on.  I learned a lot from that experience. Including how to read Italian.  

Lee and Tomlinson.. That is a Branchline Trains O Scale gas station, a wood kit, which I modified into the office:

By the way, that Reventlow Scarab in the right hand garage is the only car on the lot I have not owned.  But I always wanted one. I am just a few several million dollars short. 

 John that is very nice I like the night look  it’s so real  thanks for posting 

rattler21 posted:

BB 157 as a reefer local delivery truck.  John

 John very nice thanks for posting who makes that reefer unit 

John Sethian posted:

Well, if you are going to show cars, you might as well show car lots.  JD Motors  has a model of every car I ever owned.  All in the correct color as well. (Its not that hard to repaint most die cast cars)

The sign is a nod to the fact that my layout is set in 1956, but a lot of the cars were built after that.

John thanks for posting I like how the landscaping in the back ground slopes down gives it a little more depth perception you did a great job.

Quarter Gauger 48 posted:

Lot's of trucks in and out of the local metal works S/R dock'

 Quarter gauge.  thanks for posting those trucks I like those  KB  internationals  you got there my grandpa own three of those back in the 50s my dad learned how to drive those old KB’s 

Just got an email from one of our newest sponsors Diecast Direct here’s some new arrivals.  Maybe I’ll see one of these on your layout 

Thanks Lee'..  The blue one is actually a Russian truck and from Russia.  I  got  several  cars and trucks on Ebay from a guy in Russia a few years back.  To my surprise, they were all made in China, stamped with Russian names and models.

Here's few shots of the various vehicles... I detail, and add figures to most of my vehicles trying to bring them to life a little bit... {BTW) you have a great collection and have done some really nice work on your trucks'.. very nice in fact'..

This is a Russian van'.. I left the plate on it'.. it's a livery vehicle on the layout'..

 QG48.  thanks for posting more pics. I’ve heard of that Russian truck it look so much  like a KB. Thanks for the complement on my truck o just enjoy building trucks and trains in this scale it’s easier for me and I like the size. 

QG 48 writes: "This is a Russian van'.... it's a livery vehicle on the layout'.."

That's what they want you to believe.

John Sethian posted:

Melgar:  It's a 1959 Alfa Giulietta Spider. It was my first car. I paid $700.00 for it using money I made from two paper routes.   Its only worth about a hundred times that today. That was in 1967, when I was still in high school. My father did not want me to buy it, because he did not think it would be very reliable.  Two weeks after I got it the timing chain broke. And rather than prove him right, I fixed the bloody thing (which is not trivial on an Alfa) under the cover of darkness.  It was the first car I ever worked on.  I learned a lot from that experience. Including how to read Italian.

John,

I owned three Alfas - two Giulia Spiders and a GT Veloce. Your experience was very similar to mine. And I also learned the Italian words for quite a few car parts...

MELGAR

lee drennen posted:

MELGAR posted:

 Mel I just noticed that ice cream guy that so neat who makes it

Lee,

The ice cream man is an Arttista figure.

MELGAR

MELGAR posted:

lee drennen posted:

MELGAR posted:

 Mel I just noticed that ice cream guy that so neat who makes it

Lee,

The ice cream man is an Arttista figure.

MELGAR

Thanks Mel for the reply 

'53 Ford pickup under the trestle.

MELGAR

MELGAR posted:

'53 Ford pickup under the trestle.

MELGAR

 Very nice Mel you really have a nice layout and the vehicles just set it off 

lee drennen posted:

 QG48.  thanks for posting more pics. I’ve heard of that Russian truck it look so much  like a KB. Thanks for the complement on my truck o just enjoy building trucks and trains in this scale it’s easier for me and I like the size. 

I agree Lee'.  I was into HO years ago, Quickly dabbled in N. Started a 1/24 car collection and started scratch building structures for the cars.  Talk about about taking up space.. I switched to 1/48 and of course had to have a layout. And the rest is history.  I like the performance of the O Gauge trains.  With the sound and enhanced authenticity of today's trains, it's like having a real railway in your basement.  And of course the 1/43 cars & trucks go along with them. And add the forums and You Tube and it keeps it interesting and fun...

lee drennen posted:

MELGAR posted:

'53 Ford pickup under the trestle.

MELGAR

 Very nice Mel you really have a nice layout and the vehicles just set it off 

Thanks very much Lee. I appreciate it. Just spent five years building this retirement project 10X5 layout (article in OGR Run 304) and now am bored without layout work to keep me busy. Also not much room to expand.

MELGAR

QG48.  I still have my small HO layout I’m trying to break away from it but I still like it but not as much as O gauge. 

Mel. Your welcome I’m glad you help keep this thread going. If your bored run some trains or Custom build some vehicles 

This old Mack H has been sitting and waiting for me to rebuild it. I bought it from Dans models from Romania after about a year the Resin frame started sagging so I took it apart fix the frame the paint was supposed be  Red but it was actually a orangey red but terrible color so I repainted the cab what I had of the part I didn’t like the wheels so I added some dominoes wheels and tires and use the kit tires for the front.  After a lot of work this afternoon I was getting tired so I’ll start fresh on painting the details and finishing this truck up tomorrow I’ll post more pics  when the truck  is finished 

 I almost forgot maybe some or you guys have already done this but  I was wanting to change the airhorn and as I looked at the existing horn it  look just like a HO scale locomotive airhorn so went to my HO parts bin and found a detailed west set of airhorns and I used one you can also use these on your pick ups light Trucks and Semis I thought I would just pass this along in case you guys have a never done this 

Lee, I have always admired the COE Tractors.  Designed for inner city deliveries due to their tight corners and narrow streets. They are very cool looking trucks'.  And likewise your current project has the  that look'...

QG48. Thanks,  In addition to adding the Don Mills wheels I raise the front end up just a little bit so it wouldn’t look like the tires are rubbing the fenders  as it did when I bought the truck speaking of City delivery trucks I will be finishing a Mack N series coming up soon I will post some pics of it later on tonight that I turn  Athearn 1/50  ford C into a Mack N here’s Some pics when I first started it about three years ago I didn’t like the color I painted the cab so I repainted the it today and I will probably re-paint the frame also.  In the pics above I remove the inside of the Athearn Ford C grill and replaced it with a very thin piece of wire this was a very tedious task.  

Lee

I have not commented until now...but you are a master at O Scale truck modeling

John. Thank you! I don’t try to be I just love building these old trucks in O scale it’s my favorite and now model railroading in this scale is. I think there’s a lot of talent and model masters on this thread  I’m just glad you guys keep it going and support it with your post. I’m honored you commented and others. 

Heres a update as promised on the Mack N series 

Here's an oddity. Why would a Mexican toy store be selling a 1948 Mercury Custom? In a 1949 Batman movie serial, the Caped Crusader drove a 1948 Mercury convertible, but it wasn't painted like this one. But I saw this identical car today being driven by the Metropolis Police Department on the old Superman TV series.

The Mack H is almost done I took a few pics of it on the layout today. Waiting for mirrors and I need to find a spotlight 

lee drennen posted:

Another Mack favorite of mine. I bought it off of EBay and in the box was a note saying it was bought at the Mack museum in Allentown Pa. 

Now Lee, THAT is one sharp-looking truck!

Okay Lee'... If you take the same size photograph of  real life COE Mack, and place it next to your work of art model, there is no way to distinguish between the two'.  I have to second what John S has said.  You are a master at re-configuring these trucks!!!  This COE is absolutely  beautiful'...

lee drennen posted:

The Mack H is almost done I took a few pics of it on the layout today. Waiting for mirrors and I need to find a spotlight 

Immaculate job Lee!  You work wonders with truck models!  The Mack H reminds me of when I was a kid.  There was a small trucking company in my neighborhood which probably owned 6 or 8 of those Mack H tractors.  I would see them all the time going past the house.   My best friend's dad was a truck driver and he owned a Mack H.  I rode in it many times.  Thanks for the memories!

Lee, 

Thanks for your great energy keeping this thread active.  I really like your Mack H, since there were so many of them in cities throughout the northeast-my turf. 

John,

Your used car lot inspired me to start something similar.  I have many models of cars I owned, but they are housed in a local Texaco station, awaiting PZC approval for a new building and lot:

Still looking for a 1966 Chevy Bel Air and a 1974 Chevy Vega (true, I did actually own one) .  Several VW and Audi iterations are stored offsite awaiting the new lot. Lol 

From the 1967 MGB to the current Porsche Cayenne Turbo, the expansion is clearly necessary.  Please write our local PZC in support of our application!

A few vehicles from my layout.  Fire engines ( sorry if I already posted these ), Chevy tractor with Fruehauf REA trailer,  a US Mail jeep from back in the day when this was the standard mail delivery vehicle, Ford pickups, Mack B fire engine in green and white, Masey Ferguson farm tractor,  Santana's Produce custom run 1930's Ford truck with reffer box, a Phillips Seafood custom run 1930's Ford with reffer box, and some VW pickups in bottom photo with 1953 Chevy Good Humor Ice Cream truck. 

QG48. Thanks for the complement I’ve been trying to get this layout off the ground for 3yrs and you guys are a big influence on me getting things done on it. Once again thank you 

Patrick. I’m glad I could take you down memory lane  I would’ve liked to rode in one of these. My dad drove one in the 60s from here ( Missouri ) to  Pennsylvania and New York hole in pipe. 

Don. Thanks for the complement  it was a fun build. I always wanted a thread like this  to see your vehicles and your vehicles on your layouts  thanks for help me keep it going. That’s a nice car lot with all these Mack’s I just might have to start a Mack dealership on Dough Hill 

trumptrain posted:

A few vehicles from my layout.  Fire engines ( sorry if I already posted these ), Chevy tractor with Fruehauf REA trailer,  a US Mail jeep from back in the day when this was the standard mail delivery vehicle, Ford pickups, Mack B fire engine in green and white, Masey Ferguson farm tractor,  Santana's Produce custom run 1930's Ford truck with reffer box, a Phillips Seafood custom run 1930's Ford with reffer box, and some VW pickups in bottom photo with 1953 Chevy Good Humor Ice Cream truck. 

Patrick 

I love that farmers market pics and that ford AA did you custom make it? 

I guess these count as pre 1/43-1/50 pre automobiles and trucks.  ;-)

Good evening, wow some great looking vehicles on this topic.

Here is a shot looking from the tracks back in toward my coal tipple

Aha! 

Detroit’s inspiration for the “station wagon...” of course. 

Don

Trussman posted:

I guess these count as pre 1/43-1/50 pre automobiles and trucks.  ;-)

 

 

Yes it does! I am planning on getting some wagons from Berkshire Valley. I also have some circus wagons I would like to build and post here. Don Mills, Wiseman Models, and  Berkshire Valley offers some great horse drawn stuff check them out. Also  Wiseman Models has some new trucks from the 1920s out now and truck beds. 

MarkStrittmatter posted:

Good evening, wow some great looking vehicles on this topic.

Here is a shot looking from the tracks back in toward my coal tipple

Mark. 

 Thanks for posting! That’s a wonderful shot and one of my favorite trucks the White W22. If you have more we would love to see them on your layout or shelf queens 

Here’s some New releases from Berkshire Models

lee drennen posted:

Trussman posted:

I guess these count as pre 1/43-1/50 pre automobiles and trucks.  ;-)

 

 

Yes it does! I am planning on getting some wagons from Berkshire Valley. I also have some circus wagons I would like to build and post here. Don Mills, Wiseman Models, and  Berkshire Valley offers some great horse drawn stuff check them out. Also  Wiseman Models has some new trucks from the 1920s out now and truck beds. 

Thanks Lee, I just checked them out. Some nice detailed items.

Here are some pictures of some vehicles,they are Solido,Vitesse,Elicor,Road Champs and Rex Toys

mikey posted:

Here are some pictures of some vehicles,they are Solido,Vitesse,Elicor,Road Champs and Rex Toys

Very nice. I like the vintage of all your vehicles.

MELGAR

No posts on this topic today, so its my turn to keep the thread going.

I saw this photo taken by Soph Marty in 1957,

And immediately realized I had to model that!  Of course those are 1957 Ford Trucks, and I model 1956.  That would not have bothered me, but I alos could not find models of that Ford Box van that would fit on a flat car.  So I decided to have models of this Chevrolet REA Truck.

Minus the rusted roof, and overall tired look, of course.  At the time, Sylvan Models made a resin kit of a GM truck of the same vintage:

I built two of them  This was my first, and to date the only resin kit I have built.  It's probably my last.  Resin is just not my medium -- too much sanding, flash removal, filling holes, making round this round, square things square, etc.

But at any rate, after what was in my opinion, way too much work, I got the two built:

As you can see, I added those cool fender mounted turn signals, and made a few other modifications.  But the trucks came out OK:

And they are now on my flat car, back to back, in my homage to Mr Marty:

Three fire engines.

American La France 700 - Boston Fire Department 34 (Corgi)

1938 Ahrens Fox VC (Signature)

1935 Mack 75BX (Signature)

MELGAR

 Guys thank you for keeping the thread  going today 

 Mikey thank you for posting your vehicles I’m with Mel on this one I like the vintage ones the most 

 John thanks for posting today I really like your  Railway  Express  Agency  trucks  I seen these about three or four years ago and I almost bought one now wish I had after looking at yours they turned out very nice thanks for posting them 

Mel.  thanks for posting your fire trucks I just put an order with Don Mills for some aftermarket 1/48 fire apparatus stuff it should be here by mid week I’ll post it when I get it go to his website and check out what he has he’s added some new stuff 

 Thanks guys 

Melgar, I don't want to get off topic but, in the first photo with the American La France 700 did you make the doors on this building ?

I am currently modifying a MTH apartment building and making a fire house out of it.

I have a set of engine house doors (that's what they where referred as) if I added some trim like you have they would be perfect for this project.

Let me know, thanks !!!

Mark,

The model (including doors) is the Mt. Albert Fire Department and was built from a kit by Mt. Albert Scale Models - no longer available as far as I know. The doors were assembled from a sandwich of five very thin layers of laser-cut/laser-scribed/glazing material which are:

1) Door frame (6 pieces on each side, painted brown)

2) Door panel with window frames (painted white)

3) Clear plastic glazing

4) Door panel with window frames (painted white)

5) Door frame (6 pieces on each side, painted brown)

Thus, the doors are finished in both sides. Best pictures I have below.

MELGAR

John Sethian posted:

No posts on this topic today, so its my turn to keep the thread going.

I saw this photo taken by Soph Marty in 1957,

And immediately realized I had to model that!  Of course those are 1957 Ford Trucks, and I model 1956.  That would not have bothered me, but I alos could not find models of that Ford Box van that would fit on a flat car.  So I decided to have models of this Chevrolet REA Truck.

Minus the rusted roof, and overall tired look, of course.  At the time, Sylvan Models made a resin kit of a GM truck of the same vintage:

I built two of them  This was my first, and to date the only resin kit I have built.  It's probably my last.  Resin is just not my medium -- too much sanding, flash removal, filling holes, making round this round, square things square, etc.

But at any rate, after what was in my opinion, way too much work, I got the two built:

As you can see, I added those cool fender mounted turn signals, and made a few other modifications.  But the trucks came out OK:

And they are now on my flat car, back to back, in my homage to Mr Marty:

 

 

 

Resin can be difficult'.  But you did a fabulous job on them,  John.  Very nicely detailed and they look good'...

Speaking of fire houses' 

QG48

very nice fire station and trucks. Hope to get one on the bench soon when my parts get here 

Good evening

MELGAR, thanks for the description of the doors on your fire house.

I think I can make the doors I have work by sandwiching them with wood trim very similar to yours.

Thanks again for the reply.

Good evening, here are some more vehicles on my layout.

 Mark best winter scene I have ever saw I really like the 1930s 40s look  thanks for posting 

Two 1941 Fords - one with whitewalls, one without...

MELGAR

MarkStrittmatter posted:

Good evening, here are some more vehicles on my layout.

Mark, you have some sharp-looking cars there.

That Sylvan model REA truck may be the only O scale model they've done, and it is too new for me.  I saw them in a show, and tried to talk them into doing more, as their HO line is fabulous, full of 1930's GM and other vehicles, but l don't think they think the market is there.

MELGAR posted:

Two 1941 Fords - one with whitewalls, one without...

MELGAR

 I like them both but for this era I always like the white walls 

lee drennen posted:

MELGAR posted:

Two 1941 Fords - one with whitewalls, one without...

MELGAR

 I like them both but for this era I always like the white walls 

Has whitewalls and radio!

MELGAR

 Here’s another pic I took over the weekend of the Mack H and the White W22

colorado hirailer posted:

That Sylvan model REA truck may be the only O scale model they've done, and it is too new for me.  I saw them in a show, and tried to talk them into doing more, as their HO line is fabulous, full of 1930's GM and other vehicles, but l don't think they think the market is there.

Colorado Hirailer, your post reminded me of one you made here back in 2016 that got my attention.  Sylvan has an O scale Divco and a member posted photos of the completed model.  It's the early boxy version, not the iconic rounded shape introduced in 1936 or so.  It should turn up in a post search.

Tomlinson Run Railroad

Here are some of mine;

KJ, that's an impressive collection.

KJ 

I agree very nice I like 30s cars the most 

SpecCast White WC 22 Dump Truck.  Custom decals, added beat up front bumper and weathered.  I should have blended in the door hinge with paiint and used Lee's HO Scale horn technique!

The sand is from The Beach.  It is now a public recreation area. Note the phone number on the door

MarkStrittmatter posted:

Good evening, here are some more vehicles on my layout.

Perfect winter scene'... completely realistic looking photo one'.. Nice work'..  Nice collection of structures, all well done'..

John Sethian posted:

SpecCast White WC 22 Dump Truck.  Custom decals, added beat up front bumper and weathered.  I should have blended in the door hinge with paiint and used Lee's HO Scale horn technique!

The sand is from The Beach.  It is now a public recreation area. Note the phone number on the door

Excellent weathering job, John.   Looks really good'... Nice fading'... Just right'..

The Mar/App issue of Narrow Gauge and Shortline Gazette has an article on bashing vehicles for your layout, describing what we are already doing. It is entitled "Quick Make Overs", by John LaBarba.

Town Fire Hall

John Sethian posted:

SpecCast White WC 22 Dump Truck.  Custom decals, added beat up front bumper and weathered.  I should have blended in the door hinge with paiint and used Lee's HO Scale horn technique!

The sand is from The Beach.  It is now a public recreation area. Note the phone number on the door

 To nice looking white thanks for posting there’s nothing like real beach sand I used beach sand on my HO layout  years ago from Gulf Shores for some on my gravel lots

jackiejr posted:

Town Fire Hall

 Jackie thanks for posting I like the smoky the bear sign we have a couple ranger station around my area has that same sign  

Here’s another pic of my Mack B tow truck. The driver is taking a break after a busy morning at his buddies garage 

John Sethian posted:

SpecCast White WC 22 Dump Truck.  Custom decals, added beat up front bumper and weathered.  I should have blended in the door hinge with paiint and used Lee's HO Scale horn technique!

The sand is from The Beach.  It is now a public recreation area. Note the phone number on the door

John what a great tribute to D Day. Perfect!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

There was something about my GMC truck that drove me nuts. It had round protrusions along the side of the bed, where some Airfield matting was attached. That didn't happen in real life, and those protrusions didn't exist on a real truck. So, I pulled out the Dremel tool and ground them down, and painted them over. Then, I added what I think is a pretty good-looking load.

Look at the bed side, this is what it used to look like...

This is how it came out of the box:

The description given... A trailer without a tractor   Fageol 1950 TC Cargoliner

Lee. Very nice rework I like the looks of that truck now totally transformation

 Jackie.  I seen one like this in Kentucky one time in a junkyard but it didn’t have the dual wheels on the front that is one weird trailer whatever 

p51 posted:

There was something about my GMC truck that drove me nuts.  ...

Lee, that is a great looking load -- especially the welding equipment and the coiled metal in the foreground.  It really sets the space off nicely -- as does the open area in the rear truck bed.

Tomlinson Run Railroad

jackiejr posted:

The description given... A trailer without a tractor   Fageol 1950 TC Cargoliner

This reminds me of this 1950 International Harvester Fageol Van: click for Copyright Photo. It's the same year and there's definitely a general Fageol family resemblance .  Now, which one of you is going to take up the modeling challenge? :-)

TRRR

After chasing down several false leads, I had to accept the official statements from both Disney and Hot Wheels that this magnificent vehicle, driven by Cruella De Vil, is not based on a real car.

TomlinsonRunRR posted:

jackiejr posted:

The description given... A trailer without a tractor   Fageol 1950 TC Cargoliner

This reminds me of this 1950 International Harvester Fageol Van: click for Copyright Photo. It's the same year and there's definitely a general Fageol family resemblance .  Now, which one of you is going to take up the modeling challenge? :-)

TRRR

An American manufacturer proposed this type of tractor in the mid-1970s and the Teamster Union put the brakes on it.  The one in the photo is obviously a continental concept vehicle with a 'trailer' that has cargo doors at the front or possibly front and rear.  Another challenge to a modeler.  John

Vincent Massi posted:

After chasing down several false leads, I had to accept the official statements from both Disney and Hot Wheels that this magnificent vehicle, driven by Cruella De Vil, is not based on a real car.

Well, it's still a fun car and an excellent price -- especially if it's close to scale.  The Disney animators would have been going for a certain look, which in turn would have been based on a composite of styles.  For example, that's what they did to create "Lightening McQueen" in the Cars franchise.  

(See an earlier post of mine for a photo of a 1/43 model and the prototypes the artists used for that car character. Off the top of my head, I don't recall the inspiration.)

For Cruella's car, the landau bar suggests a Cadillac hearse (appropriate for her de Ville name and personality) or perhaps a Ford.  Others will have to guess at the front end's possible inspiration. 

TRRR

I got my Don Mills  fire apparatus parts yesterday I removed the name on the doors instead of repainting the hole thing 

Hi Lee, and fellow `Die Cast Lovers'.  Here is my latest contribution'.  I decided to try using a 300 MM lens for some close up shots instead of  wide lenses I have been using.  I think they came out pretty good'.. Required a little more work and difficulty in the tight spots.  So let me know if you think it was worth the effort'...

Definitely worth the effort

Guys I fell 3 pages behind and wanted to compliment so many of the posts but when I got to the end I couldn't remember them all but let me just say nice work to on a variety of cars, trucks, buildings and details to Lee, Lee Mel, John, QG48 and more.

Here are a few for: PUFFRBELLY (Chief Bob)'..

State, County, City, and Town Union Reps, meet for future ~Quire practice'.. 

Thanks very much Coach Joe',  It is very nice to know our time , effort and work on creating these shots is appreciated'...

 Awesome pics guys!!  Thanks for posting. QG48 those are some beautiful pictures very lifelike thanks for posting them I know the feeling Joe you got to stay on top of these post or you can get lost real quick.  I don’t know  I’m on do when I start my garden and keeping the lawn work up 

 That’s more parts for this white 3000 last week hope to get this thing done very soon 

 Thanks for the likes guys were officially now the dirty dozen 

Okay Lee, we'll keep it going'.  Need to make some new scenes up.... So I better get to work'...

Quarter Gauger 48, who manufactured the Ford state trooper car in the Pennsylvania paint and what year is it?  I've been (somewhat lazily) keeping my eyes out for one from the earlier decades (PA 1920s to 1950s).

Very nice photos.

Tomlinson Run Railroad

(P.S. I'm slowly getting around to detailing the interior of a Mustang.  Will post pix when done.)

TomlinsonRunRR posted:

Quarter Gauger 48, who manufactured the Ford state trooper car in the Pennsylvania paint and what year is it?  I've been (somewhat lazily) keeping my eyes out for one from the earlier decades (PA 1920s to 1950s).

Very nice photos.

Tomlinson Run Railroad

(P.S. I'm slowly getting around to detailing the interior of a Mustang.  Will post pix when done.)

That car was a special release by the "Paternal Order of Police" from PA.  It is not a PA state police vehicle.  I believe it is made by White Rose.  They make the majority of 49, and 50 Fords.  Try a google search for the POP of PA, or any state and see what comes up.  I have that car for quite a few years now, they may not be available now. But I'm sure there are plenty of similar ones out there'...Good luck in your search'......

Tomlinson I have a couple of the PA Fords. I have to look for them. LMK if you still want?

Bob

Quarter Gauger 48, thanks for the details on your special release POP car.

BK/Bob, thanks.  I'll drop you a separate email with some questions when I have a moment.  (Sorry, it's been hectic, but I wanted to acknowledge your post.)

Thanks again guys!

Tomlinson Run Railroad

Over the weekend I finally bought a steam engine I’ve been wanting one for years so I could do a layout in the early 40s so today I backdated my layout to Early Spring 1942 with some vehicles I bought at the hobby shop yesterday also and I have started an FK Mack to replace my B81 Mack enjoy the pics

Mack FK Heavy Haul 

Various vehicles from my layout.

Thanks for posting Patrick I’m going to try to get some of those horse drawn wagons your are very nice 

Lee, that's about the sharpest-looking ar I've ever seen.

Lee, Those are some fantastic looking vehicles!  (And a great bus, too.)  Congrats on the steam engine purchase and looking forward to your build -- as my still half-painted Mustang interior sits in front of me! 

TRRR

trumptrain posted:

Various vehicles from my layout.

That delivery wouldn't happen to be green now would it?  These are great scenes, Patrick.  I like the Pullman shot with the parked cars, too.

TRRR

Thanks Vincent it’s a 1939 Cadillac it’s one of my favorites also 

Thanks Tom I’m excited about this new journey I plan on building a 1940s layout in the house soon this ones in the garage 

lee drennen posted:

What beautiful cars were MADE IN USA! And good luck with the new layout, Lee.

MELGAR

lee drennen posted:

Over the weekend I finally bought a steam engine I’ve been wanting one for years so I could do a layout in the early 40s so today I backdated my layout to Early Spring 1942 with some vehicles I bought at the hobby shop yesterday also and I have started an FK Mack to replace my B81 Mack enjoy the pics

Congratulations Lee!  on that beautiful collection, and your new ~steamer'. You certainly have a nice investment added to your fleet.  I like the red sedan, what is that model?  That old Mack is gonna be another beauty when you finish it up'... 

Beautiful scenes Patrick'.. All great.  This one is my favorite'....

Dramatics 101'.

lee drennen posted:

The chain drive is something I haven't seen since I was a very small boy... Great to have on a layout. Who makes the kit?

MELGAR

Lee it didn't take very long for those new buys to hit the layout.  Can't wait to see the 3000 and the FK finished and working the streets of your layout.

Quarter Gauger 48 posted:

Dramatics 101'.

 

 

Very nice night sence 

Mel. Don Mills made the kit but he doesn’t sell them anymore as kits. I bought this one about 10yrs ago 

Joe. You may not see the White 3000 this time due because my layout is now around 1942 but you will see that Mack FK 

Got these in the mail today 

Lee it looks like there are lots of prosperous people in your town.

Lee, I have been enjoying this thread since it began,thank you for it! Where did you find those new cars, they are beautiful? As a diecast car collector for many years I envy you for those cars! Especially the Packard, gorgeous!

Joe. I guess why my layout is called “Dough Hill” but really I got the name off the Waltons that’s where Corbeth Godsy lived before she met Ike

Play Trains. You’re welcome I’m just glad it’s going strong. I just got 7 over the weekend at a hobby shop in St. Louis and the last 2 off EBay. I’ll be posting 2 more later I’ve always liked these 1930-40s 

coach joe posted:

Lee it looks like there are lots of prosperous people in your town.

That's the problem with diecast. Few "average" cars get made, and most are of expensive or rare cars...

Yes Lee they get pricey I wish more 30s-40s car would be cheaper and produce more common cars like you said. Anything new on your layout? we always like your pics

lee drennen posted:

Yes Lee they get pricey I wish more 30s-40s car would be cheaper and produce more common cars like you said. Anything new on your layout? we always like your pics

Nothing new, work has been driving me insane, and I spent last weekend at Winterail, the annual swap meet and RR photo event in Oregon.

I have a WW2 generator trailer kit I need to build. That comes next!

Is that Mack FK, no longer avail. as kit, at all available?  One common prewar IH l found from Matchbox (need to post pictures yet) but few other prewar, at least no variety, larger model trucks , pre-1941. Matchbox or maybe by Ertl, need to look, Bulldog Mack, seems undersized, but l am using.  What else did Don Mills once offer? (Pre WW II)

Cancel above question!  Just researched Don Mills...

MELGAR posted:The chain drive is something I haven't seen since I was a very small boy... Great to have on a layout. Who makes the kit?

MELGAR

About 15 years ago this Ertl model was available in white with a blue cargo compartment. Easy to disassemble, modify, paint, etc.   John in Lansing, ILL

rattler21 posted:

MELGAR posted:The chain drive is something I haven't seen since I was a very small boy... Great to have on a layout. Who makes the kit?

MELGAR

About 15 years ago this model was available in white with a blue cargo compartment. Easy to disassemble, modify, paint, etc.   John in Lansing, ILL

John

is this the matchbox one that’s close to 1/64 scale? 

Lee,  

Fifth from the left is ours repainted dark green.

 John

Thanks John you don’t have to I can see about what size it it nice fleet. I have a couple of these they would work well with O27 

Worked on the Mack FK tonight 

That Ertl model Mack AC was made with REA lettering in green. Wonder what prewar years the FK was contemporary?  That would really look good in a logging operation.

The Mack FK was made from 1938-41 it replace the AC and the AP

I started this trailer about a year ago I shortened a old Revell Tanker used plastic stripes on the sides added rear wheels from a Tamiya kit and added a Don Mills converter dolly. Today I added the decals it’s getting closer to being done. This will be a flatcar load. 

Very cool Lee'',  Love it..

Here's another Alabama State Trooper unit.  This one is a FORD Crown Vic custom built for LIONLMAN.

Chief Bob (Retired)

lee the FK is coming along nicely.  Is a fifth wheel coming down the pike?  Is the trailer from a Revell 1:48 or one of the larger scale kits?

Brian nice crossing.  And the light shining from the Manhattan Island Observation onto the Incandescent Lamp Co. is a great photo.

          thanks COACH JOE !!

Brian.  The KWs look nice. I like the white and gray striped one

Joe. Yes the fifth wheel be on soon I think I’m hooking it to a lowboy