Nice job joel'.. the Jag came out great'.. On Another note, It takes quite some time to get those rivets out.... I have the 49 Ford ready for the undercoating shop....😁 After a very good polishing with 0000 steel wool.....
JD. Your cars are looking sweet thanks for sharing
Thanks fellas, appreciate that.
yes Ted, you have to work carefully on the rivets. I have a drill press and it makes things a little easier.
@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.
Just wondering if you have the measurements for a 1/48 or 1/50 size car? So I can check if I might have something for you.
@JDFonz posted:
Wow Joel',, that came out beautiful'.. Two of my favorite colors.!! ARe those jewels for head lights, and what kind of tape are you using to mask off the different area for those two tone paint jobs. This paint job is perfect'.. I like the green on the cowl and roof line... Very professional''''....😀👍👌☑🎅🏻...🌲
@mike g. posted:Just wondering if you have the measurements for a 1/48 or 1/50 size car? So I can check if I might have something for you.
Hi Mike, here is the formula for measuring cars to determine scale/size and actual dimensions... Try this on one of your smaller looking cars.
Measure the length of the car as best you can...
Now just divide that length by 4828.54. AFter converting to metric first. You can google the length in inches and will convert to MM for you. This for 1/48 scale cars.
Let me know how you make out'...😀🎅🏻
Hi Ted,
yes those are jewels for headlights. Quite a few corgis come with them. I just use the regular blue painters tape. I’m really happy with the results on this one. I wanted that little line of green along the roof and was really happy when I pulled the tape off. Funny, I really like that green color as well. One of my full size cars is that color and I love it!
So I know another contributor was looking to have a junker on the side of the road, or maybe in a field. So that gave me an idea to try something different. I don’t know if I’m going to leave it this way, or go ahead and strip and restore it. I bought a Corgi Ford Consul, and of course it was all beat up.. so instead of stripping I painted rust on all the chips to really make it a beater. Let me know what you think, leave it as is, or go ahead and fix it up now. Tom, this one is for you! Before and after.....
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@JDFonz posted:So I know another contributor was looking to have a junker on the side of the road, or maybe in a field. So that gave me an idea to try something different. I don’t know if I’m going to leave it this way, or go ahead and strip and restore it. I bought a Corgi Ford Consul, and of course it was all beat up.. so instead of stripping I painted rust on all the chips to really make it a beater. Let me know what you think, leave it as is, or go ahead and fix it up now. Tom, this one is for you! Before and after.....
That's a tough decision to make. I really like the looks of the rust'.. It would be perfect for Tom's requirements. Only problem is the cost of that Corgi begs for a restore'.. Perhaps another specimen would be appropriate for a rust out'... There are many rusted cars... But none are Corgi's or Dinky's... That I've seen. 1949 Ford's Seafoam Green, coming up. If I can ever get outside to use the stripper, and spray paints'... (rain) & rain...
Beaten and rusted and touched up 55 Chevy, first Car for this youngster'....😀
These sell on Diecast-Direct's big sale for $5.50. They have 57 Fords as well'..
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@Quarter Gauger 48 posted:Hi Mike, here is the formula for measuring cars to determine scale/size and actual dimensions... Try this on one of your smaller looking cars.
Measure the length of the car as best you can...
Now just divide that length by 4828.54. AFter converting to metric first. You can google the length in inches and will convert to MM for you. This for 1/48 scale cars.
Let me know how you make out'...😀🎅🏻
Thanks, Mike and you too, QG. I appreciate the help.
Ted, Nice job on that Chevy. I like how you even turned the wheel covers into “dog dish” covers. I’ll tell you, I got that Corgi for a steal, $6.00 for the car, $4.00 shipping.
joel
@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.
Tom, I think I have what your looking for. I will get a photo of it in the morning for you.
@Quarter Gauger 48 posted:Hi Mike, here is the formula for measuring cars to determine scale/size and actual dimensions... Try this on one of your smaller looking cars.
Measure the length of the car as best you can...
Now just divide that length by 4828.54. AFter converting to metric first. You can google the length in inches and will convert to MM for you. This for 1/48 scale cars.
Let me know how you make out'...😀🎅🏻
Thanks Ted, I will give it a try in the morning.
I found a good single source for automobile dimensions is the Classic Car Data bBase
http://www.classiccardatabase.com/search2.php
Below I tabulated the correct size and actual size for several models on my layout:
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@JDFonz posted:Ted, Nice job on that Chevy. I like how you even turned the wheel covers into “dog dish” covers. I’ll tell you, I got that Corgi for a steal, $6.00 for the car, $4.00 shipping.
joel
That is a steel'.... I haven't seen any that reasonable'... In this case, leave it rusted'.. AT that price what the heck'....
As per the very informative "1/43 auto scale chart"----Yep! The dimensions are all over the place!
Soooo---It is THEN possible, is it NOT---to cherry pick undersized 1/43 models that are closer to 1/48 scale? I know some of the New Ray models (for example) appear to be closer to 1/48 size dimensions.
If New Ray would start selling these undersized 1/43 models as 1/48 I bet they would have a revival in sales. As it IS now, you can hardly give these New Ray vehicles away. -Salty Rails-
Hi Ted, I tried your formula and here is what I came up with.
4 3/4" = 120.65mm
120.65mm divided by 4828.54 = 0.0249
To be honest I dont know what I am looking at! LOL
@mike g. posted:Hi Ted, I tried your formula and here is what I came up with.
4 3/4" = 120.65mm
120.65mm divided by 4828.54 = 0.0249
To be honest I dont know what I am looking at! LOL
Mike, just reverse these numbers Divide 4828.54 by 120.65. ALways divide by the lower amount number. You should get approximately 40.02. It is not a 1/43 or 48 scale vehicle, but a 1/40 scale... Remember, the lower the number, the larger the vehicle......... think Tom wants small vehicles, closer to 1/48, 1/50...😃
A easier quicker way: Multiply the length by 25.4: