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

Great photos everyone and some really wonderful auto for sure! I hope to one day have a collection like some of yours but it takes time!

So now a couple technical questions.

1) How to you get the bottom off some of the Dinky cars? Do you just drill out the rivet? Then what size rivet do you use when putting it back together?

2) How do you get the wheels off the axels ? I see there is a little mushroom at the end of the axel.

3) and last but not least, do the tires come off the wheels?

I am asking cause I got my first rehab auto and what to get started when I understand more as I dont want to wreck it. I will post photos when I am done!

@Quarter Gauger 48 posted:

A Restored 1950 Chevy panel truck, redesigned into a REA Delivery vehicle.

Ogilvy & Mather, 1948 famous  Advertising Agency,  holds a photo shoot for the 1948 Ford F-100 and also shoots the 50 Chevy for the REA's advertising campaign.

Some additional vehicles are used to highlight the model'..from, Elite Model Management, for possible future use in ads for Studebaker, and Ford....

                "Have you driven a Ford lately"

                                                           😁

The most unique figures, trucks and story ever.

Congrats.

Great figures, trucks and ideas.

@kj356 posted:

I really like the detail and price of the IXO 1/43 trucks this is a IH cabover and a AMT trailer I painted to match and added the Woodward's decals.

Yes I agree lots of details for a great price on these IXO trucks. Nice job on it. I have one i repainted and filled the hole in the cab I’ll be using on a farm diorama. I might post my progress on it.

@rattler21 posted:

Wood block with plastic half rounds for ribs.  Wood dowels for tires. John

John. Thanks for posting these are the kinda trailers I like to build.

@rattler21 posted:

Wood block with plastic half rounds for ribs.  Wood dowels for tires. John

Nice job John.  Are you done with the build or do you have plans to paint and decal the trailer?

@third rail posted:

Nice job John.  Are you done with the build or do you have plans to paint and decal the trailer?

Bill,  I'm done.  I tried REA square on point signs on a piece of thin plastic and didn't like it.  Its by our REA transfer building with an Athearn Branch semi tractor pulling it.   Direct message to follow.  John

The SS 396 is anxious to cross...!

@Quarter Gauger 48 posted:

A Restored 1950 Chevy panel truck, redesigned into a REA Delivery vehicle.

Ogilvy & Mather, 1948 famous  Advertising Agency,  holds a photo shoot for the 1948 Ford F-100 and also shoots the 50 Chevy for the REA's advertising campaign.

Some additional vehicles are used to highlight the model'..from, Elite Model Management, for possible future use in ads for Studebaker, and Ford....

                "Have you driven a Ford lately"

                                                           😁

Ted, incredible work on the Dinky's...colors are vibrant!  The printing on the RAILWAY EXPRESS van is right on the money!  Let's just say, the detail in the entire scene is top-notch  The red wheel rims on the Ford pick-up contrast perfectly with the black body color of the truck and the outfit of the promotional attendant

@mike g. posted:

Great photos everyone and some really wonderful auto for sure! I hope to one day have a collection like some of yours but it takes time!

So now a couple technical questions.

1) How to you get the bottom off some of the Dinky cars? Do you just drill out the rivet? Then what size rivet do you use when putting it back together?

2) How do you get the wheels off the axels ? I see there is a little mushroom at the end of the axel.

3) and last but not least, do the tires come off the wheels?

I am asking cause I got my first rehab auto and what to get started when I understand more as I dont want to wreck it. I will post photos when I am done!

Mike, Good questions.  I had the same ones when I started'.. Restoring.

Joel, JDFonz, shared the secrets he employees.

The easiest way to remove the rivets is by drilling them out.  I found using a bit a little larger than the rivet works best.  DOn't worry about putting them back .  I use metal glue to the frame and the brace areas on the rocker panels.

I don't recommend taking the wheels off .  The tires do come off, and you can buy new tires on Ebay.  I'll email you the size, I don't recall at the moment.  They are cheap, 12 for $10 bucks.

Post a picture of  the car in its present condition,  give me a better idea of what will be required... 😁  Good luck and above all have fun'............

Thank Ted for all the information! I was going to wait till it was done but since you asked here it is. A nice old fire engine!

Any advice would be great and more then welcome!

Hi Mike,

yes Teds got it right, I usually drill out the center of the river first so I can tap a 5-40 screw in to the post. Then I drill the head off, just a little bigger than the rivet.

i don’t take the wheels off the axle unless absolutely needed. Check back a few pages on this thread, I made new axles from nails. The tires do come off, I usually replace them because the rubber is hard from age. I always strip the paint, prime with white or grey, then apply top coat. I usually add gloss coat over that to prevent scratches. I’m working on a Plymouth wagon right now. I’ll get some pics up soon.

Joel

Suppose to say rivet, not River.  #$&@ spellcheck!

@Capetrainman posted:

The SS 396 is anxious to cross...!

Paul. I like that yellow wagon

@JDFonz posted:

Suppose to say rivet, not River.  #$&@ spellcheck!

Got to luv it JD I mean Love it

@mike g. posted:

Thank Ted for all the information! I was going to wait till it was done but since you asked here it is. A nice old fire engine!

Any advice would be great and more then welcome!

Nice fire truck Mike. Are you going to repaint it?

Mike, my mistake....I use 2/56 tap and screws to replace the rivets. The head I use is a button head, almost comes out the same size as the old rivet head.

@lee drennen posted:

Paul. I like that yellow wagon

Lee, the yellow wagon is a 1957 "Olds 88" Fiesta...I like the GM soft yellows of the '60s and 70's...thanks for the comment...

Mike, I look forward to seeing the finished restoration on that unit..nothing like a bright red, shiny fire engine on the layout!

I am sorry I have not been on lately.

There is a guy on YouTube called. "Marty's Matchbox Makeovers." He shows how to restore older diecast cars and trucks. Even though he mainly deals with Matcbox vehicles. He also does Corgi and Dinky. You can learn a lot from his expertise.