Don’t know if I’ve post this or not but I’m redoing this 1/43 Ertl Farm wagon into a old International McCormick. I updated the tongue repainted it added some decals and some side boards. I’m building a Farm Scene for the layout this will go on.
Another great job Lee.
@mike g. posted:Paul, nice REA panel truck! It will look great on your layout!
Ok guys, I had a problem with my Grayhound bus station, but got it figured out! Here is a photo, now all I have to do is save up for some buses!
And this is for Capetrainman, so he knows the lights work! LOL
I know it shows the whole town, but I figured while I was at it, why not! LOL
Mike, that green MG stands out in that photo! It looks like a '53 TD, but it has spoke wheels, and that would make it a '51 TC. Either way it brings back memories of my dads '53 MG TD! Plus, it looks great in front of the Greyhound bus depot. And I spy an Austin Martin on the right. You must like British cars?! ;-) Buses? Maybe a British double decker painted in Greyhound colors! Just joking! Your layout is looking awesome.
@lee drennen, the trailer looks great!
@WesternPacific2217, Thanks for the comment! I am not really into British cars, they just happen to come from my father in laws, he had them in his collection when he gave me some cars.
Always like to see MG's on layouts. TA and TB are prewar, TC's are 45-49, then TD's, followed by TF's in 55. I love the T-series cars. (nope - no TE's). The one in the picture is actually a nicely painted pencil sharpener. Looks great, nice layout!
Okay so here's the latest batch of vehicles;
The "Lego" sub will be discussed in another topic. The REA step van is an American Heritage Models with the Wrigley's Spearmint advertisement on the side. While there is no indication of scale it does have No. 0143 on the bottom. Comparing it to the other vehicles pictured it's a good bet that means 1/43 scale. Next in line is a Maisto 1/43 scale VW Bug. It just came out of a box of my 27 year old son's MicroMachines. The black one was the 1/48 scale, $1.98 Walmart special discussed previously. I've been looking at the brown TONKA everyday since April. It always struck me as being to small, until I flipped it over a few days ago and saw it was a Maisto 1/48 scale from 2001. Compared to the $1.98 special it's the same size. So now I've got 5 vehicles that need detailing this winter.
@JDFonz posted:Went with a different paint scheme. Also upgraded the interior with a cream and red scheme. I’m happy with it.
joel
Wow Joel. That’s sharp looks at home on the layout
Thanks Lee 👍
Nice job on the El Camino, Joel.
I just ordered more REA decals for my White cab project. The ones I previously ordered look too small. If I get a dry day, I can continue on the Army Air Force tanker.
Joel, that really turned out sharp looking! Very nice work!
Thanks Artie, thanks Mike, Mike, did you see that crazy looking bus that I have coming? The price was right, it looks very old school streamlined. It does need some work though. I’m not sure, I don’t think Lee liked it. I thought it looked kinda cool.
joel
@JDFonz posted:Thanks Artie, thanks Mike, Mike, did you see that crazy looking bus that I have coming? The price was right, it looks very old school streamlined. It does need some work though. I’m not sure, I don’t think Lee liked it. I thought it looked kinda cool.
joel
Yeah I didn’t like it I loved it
Got it Lee, I wasn’t quite sure...
Business has been pretty good this summer and fall at the general store...it's become the 'go-to" place for the car buffs after the car rallies. The Green Briar 4-8-4 rounds the bend in the background...!
Those folks sure have a lot of fun on your layout, Paul!
Meanwhile, decaling is proceeding on the tanker. Just a matter of adding a few pieces to finish the build.
@Capetrainman posted:Business has been pretty good this summer and fall at the general store...it's become the 'go-to" place for the car buffs after the car rallies. The Green Briar 4-8-4 rounds the bend in the background...!
Paul, how can it not be good with all them great cars and hot chicks!
@Artie-DL&W posted:Those folks sure have a lot of fun on your layout, Paul!
Meanwhile, decaling is proceeding on the tanker. Just a matter of adding a few pieces to finish the build.
Artie, that sure is looking great! I started a model today, but I will post in what did you do on your layout today.
Here’s the finished decaling for both the AAF tanker, and the REA cab. Just have to do some small detail painting, and assembly.
@mike g. posted:Paul, how can it not be good with all them great cars and hot chicks!
Mike, you have a good eye for the fashion scenery...no rally scene is complete without the "pep squad!"
@Artie-DL&W posted:Here’s the finished decaling for both the AAF tanker, and the REA cab. Just have to do some small detail painting, and assembly.
Looking very good Artie. Hope to see it done soon
Thanks, Lee, will do!
A straight load of 6 x 8 Creosote ties arrives at the "Charles Street Yard to begin the tie replacement project...the "Pete" driver points to the traffic jam on Charles Street and explains why he's late with the delivery, or was there another reason...???
And is that a “helper” sitting on the back of the Peterbilt?
Artie, great looking job on the decals!
Paul, wonderful photo of the guys at work trying to get things ready for the Tie replacement job at hand! Artie, that's not a helper sitting there, thats the motivation to hurry up and get the job done so they can go have a drink and meet some of her other girlfriends!
I know its not an Auto or Truck, but I finished building my Piper Cherokee plane and didn't like the white so I painted it red!
I wish I would have known that CA Accelerator would cause the plastic glass to fog things would have turned out better! I got a little ahead of myself in a hurry to get it mounted I forgot to put the decals on. Just another to do project! LOL As you can see I had the same problem with the glass on the helicopter!
Thanks, Mike. The piper and helicopter look good! By the way, you can glue those clear window parts with canopy glue, made just for that purpose.
Mike- it looks like (to me) your airplane may move along that groove. If so, please post a video! JohnA
That is awesome!! Great modeling! Thank you
JohnA
@mike g. posted:Hi John, Here you go,
Looks great Mike. Looks like it hits some turbulence right at the end of the runway I consider this as a vehicle so thanks for sharing what a great idea
@lee drennen posted:Looks great Mike. Looks like it hits some turbulence right at the end of the runway I consider this as a vehicle so thanks for sharing what a great idea
Thanks Lee! I know it get's a little windy when it get's that high in the air! LOL
@mike g. posted:Thanks Lee! I know it get's a little windy when it get's that high in the air! LOL
That’s just cool looking
@mike g. posted:Artie, great looking job on the decals!
Paul, wonderful photo of the guys at work trying to get things ready for the Tie replacement job at hand! Artie, that's not a helper sitting there, thats the motivation to hurry up and get the job done so they can go have a drink and meet some of her other girlfriends!
I know its not an Auto or Truck, but I finished building my Piper Cherokee plane and didn't like the white so I painted it red!
I wish I would have known that CA Accelerator would cause the plastic glass to fog things would have turned out better! I got a little ahead of myself in a hurry to get it mounted I forgot to put the decals on. Just another to do project! LOL As you can see I had the same problem with the glass on the helicopter!
Sometimes it fogs, other times it doesn't - no way to tell for sure that I know of.
In the future, you can try coating the windows with a clear acrylic like Future Floor polish before applying the accelerator.
At this point you can try rubbing the window with some gritty toothpaste or plastic cleaner/polish (like Meguiar's) and apply with a cotton swab to the windows; let dry and rub off with another swab. Might take a few applications. When you've got it as good as you're going to get it, apply a thin coat of vegetable oil on the window and leave.
@Richie C. posted:Sometimes it fogs, other times it doesn't - no way to tell for sure that I know of.
In the future, you can try coating the windows with a clear acrylic like Future Floor polish before applying the accelerator.
At this point you can try rubbing the window with some gritty toothpaste or plastic cleaner/polish (like Meguiar's) and apply with a cotton swab to the windows; let dry and rub off with another swab. Might take a few applications. When you've got it as good as you're going to get it, apply a thin coat of vegetable oil on the window and leave.
Hi Richie, thanks for all the information, the problem is I would have to cut it open to get to the inside. That being said they will stay as is, but will do better on the next one! LOL
@mike g. posted:Hi John, Here you go,
Reminds of the fantastic airport at the HO layout in Hamburg: https://youtu.be/TJF3I1gmTvQ
@p51 posted:Reminds of the fantastic airport at the HO layout in Hamburg: https://youtu.be/TJF3I1gmTvQ
Thanks Lee, I have seen that before, but it is way better then mine ever will be! But then again the only thing I bought was the model plane!
@Artie-DL&W posted:And is that a “helper” sitting on the back of the Peterbilt?
Artie...administrative assistant and keeper of the the fuel logs...
For those breathlessly waiting- here’s the finished AAF tanker being delivered to Area 51! Soon to follow will be an REA tractor to be delivered to Lionelville.
@Artie-DL&W posted:
Tamayia, 1/48 scale, I assume?
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