JDFonz: Good eye and memory!! That is a modified Model Tech Studios "Smith Bros." kit. Here is the kit built out of the box on my previous layout:
The modified kit to go on my current layout:
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Nice work Pete.
That looks like a really nice kit. Both builds are very well done.. like I said I believe the building is still there, and I do believe it is painted in the same colors. If I get that way I could snap a pic, it’s about 30 minutes from my current residence.
Pete,
I too have been admiring your Fish building in the background behind your classic toys. Thanks for posting additional pictures. It's got great character and the water tower and vents we can now see on top look great. It shows what potential there can be for RR vignettes, too, especially for those like me with limited space.
However, I have enough space to have just ordered a new scale car from Forum sponsor Diecast Direct. I've been waiting for a Dodge Charger of the right (or close enough) era to appear in catalogs for what seems like a long time. They offered a 2012 example during their Black Friday sale and I jumped on it.
Will post a pix or two when I arrives. Thanks again for your posts.
Tomlinson Run Railroad
Trinity River Bottoms Boomer : Thank you so much for your comment and complement. After reading your post I checked the truck but alas no marking as to manufacturer at all that I could find. You may not be able to read it, but under the "ICE" word is two smaller words / numbers in black...they say .... "Made in the USA" and "No 215" . So we know the manufacturer is a US company and the toy was his product # 215 but that is about all. Glad I brightened your day!
Regards
Don
Someone tell me where I can get 1/48 - 1/50 scale 1950s mid-range American sedans with some detail without spending the rent. Thank you.
@Forty Rod posted:Someone tell me where I can get 1/48 - 1/50 scale 1950s mid-range American sedans with some detail without spending the rent. Thank you.
Hey Tom, have any idea or Photo of what your looking for?
Have you tried Diecast Direct - one of our Forum sponsors ?
They have sale items and you can filter by scale and price.
I've gotten some nice '50s autos made by Yatming/Road Signature (I believe, although the name varies) from Diecast Direct. They run about $6.00 if I recall. They are, however, listed as 1/43, which you did not include in your inquiry. The scale looks fine to me.
TRRR
I'm looking for a Ford, Chevy, Plymouth, Studebaker, Nash, Hudson...lower priced cars in a four door family-type sedan from the early post WWII era up to about 1954 or so.
Most of what I'm finding are modified / custom cars or more sporty or upper cost cars. I need a farmer's car. Lots of 1/64 cars that would be perfect if they were a bit larger. I even have a 1/64 car holding the place until I get what I really want.
Whatever I get will be severely aged and will end up sitting in a weed patch beside a rotting, falling down old house. I don't even need all the wheels, some dents are alright, and I can't even see much use for glazed windows or good paint jobs. I can fake an interior and only need enough detail to identify the car, but I'm not fussy on this. I just need the scale and appearance. I could even get by with a pickup or a Jeepster sort of rig.
Tom,
if you type in Vintage 1/43 Die cast vehicles in the search bar on the Bay, you may find what you are looking for.... There are some very reasonable items and reasonable shipping as well...
@Forty Rod posted:I'm looking for a Ford, Chevy, Plymouth, Studebaker, Nash, Hudson...lower priced cars in a four door family-type sedan from the early post WWII era up to about 1954 or so.
Most of what I'm finding are modified / custom cars or more sporty or upper cost cars. I need a farmer's car. Lots of 1/64 cars that would be perfect if they were a bit larger. I even have a 1/64 car holding the place until I get what I really want.
Whatever I get will be severely aged and will end up sitting in a weed patch beside a rotting, falling down old house. I don't even need all the wheels, some dents are alright, and I can't even see much use for glazed windows or good paint jobs. I can fake an interior and only need enough detail to identify the car, but I'm not fussy on this. I just need the scale and appearance. I could even get by with a pickup or a Jeepster sort of rig.
1/43 model cars are selling at giveaway prices on that famous "E" auction site! Look at diecast autos/busses/trucks. You might look at "lots" also. Another option is the 'O' scale model railroading site and type "1/43" in the search window.
True, most will end up being 2 dr. hardtops and convertibles, but EVERYTHING is on that auction site! One of my favorites is the Solido 1950 Chevrolet sedan. You could do various paint schemes on THAT one. That model Chevy was ubiquitous+ on the streets in the 50's and 60's.
Franklin Mint 1/43 car models are worth checking out, too. Not too many years ago they sold used for $50-$60 and up each. NOW you can buy them for $15 without a box and cheaper for less than perfect specimens. And YES, there are some coupes and sedans among them. Good luck! -Salty Rails-
There are several 1950 Chevy's for$7.00 on the Vintage Die Cast thread on the bay'.. ANd others as well. Difficult to beat that price...
@Quarter Gauger 48 posted:There are several 1950 Chevy's for$7.00 on the Vintage Die Cast thread on the bay'.. ANd others as well. Difficult to beat that price...
I won'r even look at 1/43. I want something a bit smaller, 1/48 to 1/50, so it won't overwhelm the rest of the scene.
I'll check out the Vintager Die Cast thread on E Bay.
@Forty Rod posted:I won'r even look at 1/43. I want something a bit smaller, 1/48 to 1/50, so it won't overwhelm the rest of the scene.
I'll check out the Vintager Die Cast thread on E Bay.
GOOD LUCK WITH THAT, THERE ARE VERY FEW 1/48 CARS. 1/50 ARE TRUCKS... UNLESS YOU PURCHASE TAMYRIA MILITARY TYPE MODELS , AND SPEND $30.00 PLUS SIPPING YOU WILL NOT FIND ANY CHEAP 1/48 VEHICLES...... THERE ARE SOME BUT DIFFICULT TO FIND AT A REASONABLE PRICE'... IF YOUR LOOKING TO GO CHEAP, FORGET IT..
MONOGRAM MODELS MADE 1/48 MODEL CARS. SOME CAN BE FOUND BY DOING A MASSIVE SEARCH ON THE NET AND BAY. HOWEVER, THEY SELL FOR WELL OVER $30.00 PLUS....
That's what I'm looking for. Something I can weather and not worry about destroying the value.
Nice scenes Joel'... Getting difficult to find those Lionel cars lately too....... They would work for Forty Rod'...
Thanks Ted, Tom, I bought those reissues in a four pack. One of the forum sponsors must have them yet. They are the same cars that are on lionel auto carriers.
