Ted, I’m really liking the interior work. Let me know if you find a steering wheel. You should see the wreck I’m working on now. Never had a car this badly beat up before. It’s really testing my abilities. I’ll keep you posted.
I have an MTH flatcar with a couple of red and white 1964 Corvettes. This was a b-day present for myself. I love Corvettes, and I love trains. The Corvette car is in front of the ATSF caboose.
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@Quarter Gauger 48 posted:No Mike, I don't. I thought I could build one. But I'm waiting to get my eyes fixed, and I really cant do real tiny close up work. I don't see any retailers selling 1/43 or 1/48 steering wheels...and columns... But I'll keep looking. Thank you very much Mike for your effort to assist '...😁
I have been following this thread with interest. When I needed a steering wheel, I've used a railroad car brake wheel with some of the rungs removed and attached to some styrene rod stock. See these picks of some rudimentary scratch built interiors I've made for my Tootsie toy truck rehabs...
As for seats, I've taken apart a 1/43 scale car, and made a mold of the bench seat and cast my own in resin. The same with wheel rims as seen on this truck...
Ted, great work on the dinky restoration...I admire your patience and skill! Mark, great suggestions on improvising a railroad car brake for a steering wheel.! I'll hope to remember that
Mike G...I can tell you're a Vette fan, as am I...
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Great scene Paul'... Seems as the motorcyclist always gets it'....🤬
@Mark Diff posted:I have been following this thread with interest. When I needed a steering wheel, I've used a railroad car brake wheel with some of the rungs removed and attached to some styrene rod stock. See these picks of some rudimentary scratch built interiors I've made for my Tootsie toy truck rehabs...
As for seats, I've taken apart a 1/43 scale car, and made a mold of the bench seat and cast my own in resin. The same with wheel rims as seen on this truck...
Mark, great work. I've though about using a rolling stock brake wheel. Just haven't wanted to deface the car. I have mold making materials, and I must admit, never thought about making interior molds. Great idea'.. and thanks for the tip'...😃
@Quarter Gauger 48 posted:
No need to deface a car, there are plenty of aftermarket "wheels" on the net.
@Quarter Gauger 48 posted:
Ted, I think I have something that will work for you. I will take a photo tomorrow. Just a side thought if you live near Menards they sell cars in a $2.99 bin if you end up buying something.
@mike g. posted:Ted, I think I have something that will work for you. I will take a photo tomorrow. Just a side thought if you live near Menards they sell cars in a $2.99 bin if you end up buying something.
Thanks Mike'.. No Menard's near me. I'm south west CT. But sometimes CVS has those cars... That's a great idea'....😁☑
@Quarter Gauger 48 posted:
Now that I know your up, I can run out and take that photo for your.
Thanks Mike, It is a little too large for these Dinkis. I found a company in Spain that has 1/43 steering wheels. However the cost and the shipping is way too much. I also found brake wheels on the Hennings Train web site.
These Dinkis I'm working on may not get steering wheels as the interiors won't be seen anyway. I still have to look at what I have in parts. If I don't come up with something. OH well, time to move on. I appreciate your interest and trying to help me'.. Thank you very much'...😉☑
Hey Ted,
you know thinking about steering wheels, a well painted thumb tack may offer a solution. You are right, you only might see just the top of it.
@JDFonz posted:Hey Ted,
you know thinking about steering wheels, a well painted thumb tack may offer a solution. You are right, you only might see just the top of it.
Wow, Joel, that is darn good thinking'... That is the ticket'.. Excellent!!!!!!!!!!! Solves the entire problem'..... PERFECT'............☑😁👌👍
Thanks Ted,
looking forward to seeing how your cars come out. I spent a good four hours on one that I’m working on today. I took the plunge and cut off the old axles because the rust was so bad the wheels would not turn. Made some new axles out of nails. I’ll keep you posted.👍
Awesome stuff going on with the projects guys! Very impressive- must say I’m jealous of that type of skill. I’ve delved a bit into kitbasjing and for vehicles I do add decals, change up the paint sometimes but nothing to the level of what you’ve shown. Hats off, gentlemen.
been wanting to post these for awhile and wanted to post it before I get the things I’m getting in the mail! Some of this is stuff my dad gave to me, some from my pop’s collection and then some of my own:
In the far lane: Dinky Mercedes 600 Limo(with all 3 figures inside), the nearer lane Gamda Koor Sabra 1/43 Chrysler Imperial and a 1/43 Corgi Oldsmobile Tornado with retractable headlights
A new restaurant chain from out West is selling burgers, milkshakes and other good food out of the Matchbox Models of yesteryear McDonald’s truck, the Corgi Tornado is pulling in as the cops direct traffic. The very plain police car by the McDonald’s truck is a new pick-up from rite aid, I believe it’s made by welly’s. Stated to be 1:39 scale but just like the rest of their police cars they match up almost exactly with 1/43 road champs
another look at the Chrysler Imperial by Gamda Koor Sabra. Had never heard of them but interesting company with some very unique offerings. Also kinda new, I finally opened it- the 1/43 Road Champs light blue 57 Chevy going through the intersection. I was hesitant to open it, not because of value, but because it was my pop’s.
Speaking of pop- here are two of his Modes of yesteryear I’d like to find a spot for on my layout(and will eventually). A 1930 Packard Victoria & 1931 Stutz Bearcat
the modes of yesteryear I do have on my layout and a tootsietoy classics. From left to right: Mercedes 1938 SS, I cant remember the middle one- I think it’s a Packard?, and the tootsie classic from my other grandfather is a Model A
Broke our these Corgi Classics halftracks from their 1/50 scale line that also includes spun diecast figures and 2 dioramas. The snow-camo one won’t stay but I wanted to include it
A coup among the worst of them: Solido Mercedes 540K and a tootsie Kubelwagen
Wanted opinions on this one: I have this Atlas 45’ Pines trailer, but no tractor. I found an Esso truck with a Scania track that seemed to fit- does this seem proportional/would this be realistic?
more to come!
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The Corgi series to which I was referring above was called “Skirmish”- there were sets of 3 soldiers with a vehicle. There were also 6 packs of soldiers. Here’s a picture of the boxes of the dioramas that were made. There were 6 planned but only two produced
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Steve, it looks to me that the semi and tractor are a matched set. I think they look great. That blue Chevy in the intersection is a ‘59 or ‘60. Is that a Corgi?
Also had to chuckle because I have that old model A from your Gramps, except mine is blue and black. I have it in a junkyard on the layout.
joel
@JDFonz posted:Pretty rough shape.
And a bent front axle.
This is going to be a work of real love'.. I know you will knock it out of the park as usual with all your restores'...👍
Here is a few pixs of the (THUMB TACK) Steering wheel'.. This was a really great idea from you. I think it suffices pretty good. And it didn't cost me a small fortune. I'm happy with the results'....😉 I also want to thank Mike, for his interest and offers of help'...
Note the new rubber from the Net' . 12 tires, $11. bucks...
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