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

I have ordered only a few vehicles, most of them in the last month or so for my AFT set.  When I buy an AFT oriented vehicle, I some times buy another car to start building my car collection.

However, the sellers (and sometimes the manufacturers) don't seem to understand scale.  I would be interested to know if others here have had these same issues.

First off I ordered a forklift that was listed as 1:50 on the box.   Not sure what size it really was, but it would have been too big even for G scale.  The dozer in front I think is 1:50, but anyway the forklift would crush my 1:48 flatcars.

While I prefer 1:48 we all know there is not a lot of that size around.  So for the Chevy Blazer that was with the train I got one that was 1:43.  At the same time, I bought from the same seller a Dodge WC54 4X4 that was also advertised as 1:43.  This is what arrived just a few hours ago:

I measured the Blazer and it is right on for 1:43.  The eBay seller shipped them together and neither had a box, so it should have been obvious to them that the scales were off (this is a small 1-2 person company; how do I know - I had other issues getting these cars).  I think the seller knew what they were doing.  The seller's ad said returns not accepted, so I guess I will have to go through eBay and PayPal the get refunded.

I have done 5 orders and two were not correct.  Is this common for toy vehicles?

I think so...l just got in a "(1//43)". Mack wrecker, that is grossly undersized (3/16?). S gauge? Sellers are clueless, or just pick what they think is popular scale.

We have a bunch. Trying to make them all fit into about 1952.

I just came from Menards in Wausau, WI and found the new 1957 Dodge trucks. They also have 1958 Plymouth Furys in different colors. I found the trucks on the website, but I did not see the cars there. Truck is 4&1/4" and car is 4&3/8" long.

I mentioned in another post of my need for a concrete truck.  I found this set of 1:50 scale trucks at Amazon for around $20 and free shipping.  They are diecast too.  Might be a bit too modern for late steam early diesel era, but a little weathering and my concrete plant will finally be selling and shipping.  I calculated the difference between 1:43 and 1:50 for the average full size truck, and it was only a bit more than an inch.

@CAPPilot posted:

I have ordered only a few vehicles, most of them in the last month or so for my AFT set.  When I buy an AFT oriented vehicle, I some times buy another car to start building my car collection.

However, the sellers (and sometimes the manufacturers) don't seem to understand scale.  I would be interested to know if others here have had these same issues.

First off I ordered a forklift that was listed as 1:50 on the box.   Not sure what size it really was, but it would have been too big even for G scale.  The dozer in front I think is 1:50, but anyway the forklift would crush my 1:48 flatcars.

While I prefer 1:48 we all know there is not a lot of that size around.  So for the Chevy Blazer that was with the train I got one that was 1:43.  At the same time, I bought from the same seller a Dodge WC54 4X4 that was also advertised as 1:43.  This is what arrived just a few hours ago:

I measured the Blazer and it is right on for 1:43.  The eBay seller shipped them together and neither had a box, so it should have been obvious to them that the scales were off (this is a small 1-2 person company; how do I know - I had other issues getting these cars).  I think the seller knew what they were doing.  The seller's ad said returns not accepted, so I guess I will have to go through eBay and PayPal the get refunded.

I have done 5 orders and two were not correct.  Is this common for toy vehicles?

Ron thanks for sharing. These eBay sellers don’t understand when they say “No returns accepted” when you file a claim and you win you don’t have to return the item they think by putting that you can’t return it for a refund. So file a claim eBay frowns on sellers that don’t accept returns I hope you win.

I’ve enjoyed all the pictures and information folks have shared on cars and trucks. There are a few vehicles on our layout. I’ve picked them up here and there over the years. Some of the 1:43 scale cars are too big next to the 1:48 or 1:50 cars. I have not decided on permanent locations yet, but move them around now and then.

@mike g. posted:

Well guys I was right the folks all showed up at the corner of Railroad Ave. and 7th Street. They took over the parking lots for the hobby store and Red Owl store!

Heck there was so many people showing up that they even took over part of the train station parking. The Police were a little worried that some might get pout of had so they had the local Medic units standing by! Which turned out ok as they added more light to see the cars better!

The nice thing is nobody got out of line, and everyone enjoyed themselves! The must have known someone was watching them from a distance!

Mike...just seeing your post now...been a busy week!  Great city scene and realistic lighting...you know I like the cars!  What brand is the MG TD...just saw one here the other day

@lee drennen posted:

Ron thanks for sharing. These eBay sellers don’t understand when they say “No returns accepted” when you file a claim and you win you don’t have to return the item they think by putting that you can’t return it for a refund. So file a claim eBay frowns on sellers that don’t accept returns I hope you win.

Actually, there was no win involved.  Before I contacted eBay/PayPal on this, I sent a message to the new eBay seller explaining this was not as advertised.  Within an hour after I sent the email, the seller refunded me and apologized.  According to the seller, this was part of recently deceased dad's vast collection and is trying to sell it off.   Taking at face value, I guess I can understand.

I plan to do more research on each car before I buy online, or just wait until October York.

I love it Mike.  A while back I was on Die Cast Direct's web site and they had several Indy Pace cars including both of yours.  I thought about buying one of each that they had and starting to collect them.  Then I remembered  had "collected" enough vehicles over the years and couldn't possibly ever have a layout big enough to display them all.

Coach and Mike...great find on the pace cars!  Nice addition to your layouts...

Well I don't normally have much to post on this thread, but I was recently able to vastly increase both the size (1 to 2) and realism of my taxi cab fleet serving my depot.  The new acquisition was an ERTL 1959 Checker yellow cab. I don't really know the scale but I would guess 1/43 as most of the cars seem to be in that range.  Anyway here is my new taxi:

As you can see, the new taxi is considerably more realistic than my prior one, although the "cartoon" taxi does fit in with the overall toy look of my layout so I may keep it just for laughs.

Just for fun, I posed the new taxi with what is labeled to be an O scale figure and the size is not too bad.  The figure may (as many are) somewhat oversized as well.  He will have to duck his head if he wants to ride! 

Best wishes everyone

Don

The Saturday night rally at Morrison Door started up again last night...attendance was not great but hopefully will get better!  You can always count on the GM guys to show up with their supporters  The pizza guy was there as usual...seems to enjoy giving pizza away for the bubble?

@Capetrainman posted:

Mike...just seeing your post now...been a busy week!  Great city scene and realistic lighting...you know I like the cars!  What brand is the MG TD...just saw one here the other day

Hi Paul, I am not sure what brand it is. I am going to have to put my magnifier glasses on to try and read it!

I don't have a lot of time, so I just handed out a bunch of likes! Sorry guys!

Don the ERTL '59 Checker Cab is 1/43 according to ERTL.  I have 2 of them to service the passengers at the train station.

Capetrainman, MOPAR representin with that Hemi powered Charger.  That's my favorite but that little red and white two seater is running a close second.  Is that an Austin Healy?

John

@coach joe. Thank you for the data on my ERTL checker cab. Good to know the scale.
Besr wishes

Don

@coach joe posted:

Capetrainman, MOPAR representin with that Hemi powered Charger.  That's my favorite but that little red and white two seater is running a close second.  Is that an Austin Healy?

Coach, the GM crew should never underestimate the power of the "Charger!"  In fact, it's not uncommon for the "Chrysler" guys to challenge the "Chevelle" group...that could happen again soon

The little red / white two seater is as you mentioned, an AH "3000!"  One of my favorites in the early days and right now...

Since l got in an extra body end with my plastic printed McKeen car (it's still under construction..modifying power chassis went quickly, finding round window frames took forever, and detailing roof with stacks vents, etc. is not going fast)....l decided to build a McKeen bus as one shown outside their plant, but to mount it on a Corgi Mack AB chassis. Here are parts, like the MckKeen car, the chassis has gone fast and now is twice as long.  Roof detailing will be slow.

Coach, here's a better look at the "3000" front and center for the import rally last summer at Morrison Door.  The TR 6 and the XKE were big hits that night too, and as always the pizza man donated his pies from his local shop...he's become a popular guy at the rallies...

Picked up a ‘57 Dodge pickup and REA Express truck at Menards today.

Attendance at the Saturday night car rally on North Main is strong this hot summer night...

More great photographs, Paul!

John

The porter helps the traveling gals as they get ready to board the "Chief" at the North Main Street station...

Great photos guys! If anyone finds a 65 Chevell SS please let me know. I had one back in high school, then when I went to Marine Corps bootcamp my mom sold it to the kid down the street for $500!

Mike, I came across a 1/43  '65 Chevelle in red by Road Champs just now on the big auction site....a little pricy at little over fifty plus shipping and tax for a Road Champ, but the item appears to be rare?

@Capetrainman posted:

The porter helps the traveling gals as they get ready to board the "Chief" at the North Main Street station...

The 59 Chevy that could kind of fly, literally!  the fin design actually produced some lift at around 60/65 MPH.

We had a 59 chevy wagon and drove the Ohio and Pennsy Turnpike a lot.  I recall Mom saying that the back end seem to get a little squirrelly when passing tractor-trailer trucks.  Back in those days the car peed limits were 5-10 mph higher.

Ron

Ron, the '59 with those wings must have been the inspiration for the California groups lyric "if she had a set of wings, man I know she could fly!"

Here are the latest additions to the fleet of vehicles vying for space on an undersized layout.

Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vans manufactured by Kinsmart.  Courtesy of the car rack in CVS.  They are labeled as 1/48 scale which looks about right.  The front and rear doors open, sliders do not and a small pile of boxes can be found in the rear.  I didn't NEED one let alone two but I couldn't decide which color I wanted.  They also had a red one.  Another two project vehicles that will be requiring drivers.  I also have some decals.  I can go with Alaska RR decals on either, the blue can also get USAF decals.  The white can get any number of decals in the folder but maybe some NASA decals are in order to go with my LEGO Cape Canaveral setting.

I have a question for you restorers and truck modelers.  After applying decals would you use a flat clear like on trains or would you go satin or gloss because autos and trucks usually have a shiny finish?

@Capetrainman posted:

Ron, the '59 with those wings must have been the inspiration for the California groups lyric "if she had a set of wings, man I know she could fly!"

Yes I 1960 they  change the shape which was very noticeable.

Ron

The "kid" on the driver's side asked to borrow his father's convertible to pick-up his new lady friend at the North Main Street station...he'd hoped to impress her, but then "Mom" and her sister insisted they go along for the ride to meet the new girlfriend...the porter loads the suitcases in the ample trunk on the '59...nothing like mid-west hospitality!

@Capetrainman Just showed us your new cool stuff with a super cool backstory! I love that- brought a smile to my face and some memories ha.

Also- the intricate detailing on everything in that picture, the figures and the autos is top notch- really amazing. Looks “clean” but “natural”- so great pic as well!  I recognize the Porter figure but not the others, except possibly the figure with the orange jacket in the background. I’m curious if my hunch is right-is it this guy?

Figure is plastic and Came with the Corgi Police Range Rover (Range Rover Vigilant?) in the 1970’s. Again just wAnt to see if my instincts are right or wrong ha.

Awesome post! Thanks for sharing!

-Steve

In case you missed our officially licensed 1957 Dodge Sweptsides.

These are true 1:48 scale and absolutely gorgeous. And, they are only $4.99 each!

Dimensions: 4-1/8"L x 1-1/2"W x 1-1/2"H

@Menards posted:

In case you missed our officially licensed 1957 Dodge Sweptsides.

These are true 1:48 scale and absolutely gorgeous. And, they are only $4.99 each!

Dimensions: 4-1/8"L x 1-1/2"W x 1-1/2"H

Thanks for sharing! I seen these the other day but never got to posting it I’m glad you did. I think these are going to be a great seller

Mark, thanks for posting the Dodge pickups.  They look great I need to check out the website.

@Capetrainman posted:

Mike...just seeing your post now...been a busy week!  Great city scene and realistic lighting...you know I like the cars!  What brand is the MG TD...just saw one here the other day

Hi Paul, I finally made it out to the train room.

The MG-TD made by a company called Guisval made in Spain!