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

@Quarter Gauger 48 posted:

The entire family go with Dad to look a used station wagon for sale. It will be a new car for them if they can get the seller to drop the price.  However, it is pristine condition and is a gorgeous car'.  Grandma & Papa consider helping out with a contribution.  Lets see how Loyd makes out...😲 Connie, Loyd's wife has her doubts and doesn't think they can afford such a nice car, as they arestill waiting for their stimulus check'...💲💰😢

Well,  unfortunately, Loyd, couldn't together with the seller on the price he was asking.  Connie, tells him, now worries, we'll find something else.  We'll just have to wait a little longer to take our family trip....

It took me ten minutes to realize this was a model.

Darn good photo, people and placement. Just WOW!

Ron H

@Quarter Gauger 48 posted:

The entire family go with Dad to look a used station wagon for sale. It will be a new car for them if they can get the seller to drop the price.  However, it is pristine condition and is a gorgeous car'.  Grandma & Papa consider helping out with a contribution.  Lets see how Loyd makes out...😲 Connie, Loyd's wife has her doubts and doesn't think they can afford such a nice car, as they arestill waiting for their stimulus check'...💲💰😢

Well,  unfortunately, Loyd, couldn't together with the seller on the price he was asking.  Connie, tells him, now worries, we'll find something else.  We'll just have to wait a little longer to take our family trip....

You know Ted when I was looking at it on my phone lastnight, I thought it was real as could be! Couldnt tell it was a model! Great work!

@Ulus Ekerman posted:

Great videos! Just wondering where did you get the striker vehicles from?

Thanks for the complement, the Strikers are Sold by MTH and made by Solido.

@Forty Rod posted:

South of the Border is still there?  I recall it from 1972-1973.

Somebody needs to make an O scale representation of that place

Yup,  bigger and kitschier than ever. About 6 - 7 buildings total on both sides of the road.

Yes, a cool representation on a layout would really be neat. The miles and miles of dozens of billboards are still on Rt 95 cannot be forgotten in that effort. They are sort of supersized Burma Shave signs

Mike, Lee, Joel and Ted, thank you for your kind words and encouragement.

Lee nice job on the Army tanker.

Ted great back story.  You've got the best figures on the forum.  The wagon looks great too.  Who's the mfr.?

Ulus, great looking military trains.  That's a lot of copies of lots of vehicles.

@JDFonz posted:

Yes, all hand painted. Been working to try and take my painting and weathering to the next level. You certainly nailed that family looking for their new classic car. Did you hand paint those people?

Yes Sir Joel', my figures are all hand painted by yours truly.  The three things I enjoy the most in the hobby, is scratch building structures;  Weathering/landscaping, and painting figures.  These particular figures are from "Model U", in England. They are actual scanned people, and  than transformed into scale figures.  Every scale.  It is a great site and outlet... They also have some great accessories for building structures.

Here they are as they are prepared to come to life'...😁

Man, outstanding work Ted. Looks like you even have eyes and mouth painted. What do you use for those details?

@JDFonz posted:

Man, outstanding work Ted. Looks like you even have eyes and mouth painted. What do you use for those details?

Good question Joel. For eyes, I use a draftsman mechanical  lead pencil.  For lips and brows, I use the tiniest felt tip markers, and ever so gently just touch the areas you want.  I also use the very tiny 000 brushes for hair on the women.  I try to blend in blond if the air is brown, and vise a versa.   I studied all the figures on the market sold in the US.  98%, except Artista are made in China.  None are really detailed except Phiser from Germany, and Marklin.

So, I started to just touch them up.  As time moved forward, I found it easier to just buy the better figures and paint and detail them exactly to my liking.  I use Vallejo Acrylic air paint. and Michaels, Walmart , Acrylic craft paints.  ALso, the key item is taking ones time.  The process cant be rushed...

Take a look at the little kids in the post with the 57 Chevy.  They are the spittin image of two of my Grandkids.  Keep in mind, these figures are from Great Britain.  Actual scanned human beings. It is quite a coincidence the figures are almost identical to the two kids...

Well I’m going to have to try the sharpie trick on some people. You’d look excellent. I did look at the kids earlier and I liked the socks painted. Those details really bring out your great work. Now, one more question, do you put a wash over them to fill in the folds and creases in their clothes? You know like a real thin ink and alcohol wash.

@JDFonz posted:

Well I’m going to have to try the sharpie trick on some people. You’d look excellent. I did look at the kids earlier and I liked the socks painted. Those details really bring out your great work. Now, one more question, do you put a wash over them to fill in the folds and creases in their clothes? You know like a real thin ink and alcohol wash.

😀 Ha, socks'... THANKS.. I have done a wash on some.  BUT, sometimes the A&I will remove the paint.  I get better results with a very light wash of black or brown.  One drop of paint and 5 drops of water... Again though, it depends on the figure.   Many do use a wash.  And it depends on the paint used.  The Vallejo will not run off, the craft paints will...  Many use a primer of black or brown and the finial coat of colors.  Some use a white primer.  I found using Gesso watered down works very well on figures.  The paint will adhere to it very well.  ALso,  it all depends on the material the figure is made of.  These English figures do not require a primer. 

As far as markers go, Statler fine tip markers, from Dick Blick, are the best ones.  You don't want paint markers.... Prisma Color fine tip, and Sharpie extra fine tip are also very good'....

@Quarter Gauger 48 posted:

Tomlinson Run Railroad, Thanks very much'..  Your nice comments have made my night as well.   I found this car on the bay'. A Corgi Classic.  A guy in California was selling it for $6.99.  & 6 bucks shipping.  The figures I finished up painting today when the car arrived.  So I thought I'd take a few pics.. As I mentioned before, No rehearsal, or preparations.  Just a quick shoot on the deck with the wind blowing.  I never imagined they would come out as good as they did.... Thanks again'..😬

PS: Put your Bugatti on the thread.  We are not regulated by scale per say'.  I think everyone would like to see your car'...

Ted, great looking '57 BelAir!  The figures are incredibly realistic, and the paint job you did adds to the "real" appearance...the figures appear to be resin?  You must have a much steadier hand than I do to get the detailed results you did.  You have the "blonde" hair shade and color down perfectly

As some of the guys mentioned above, I thought the scene was actually real at first glance!  My favorite colors on the '57...black and white with silver cove!

@Capetrainman posted:

Ted, great looking '57 BelAir!  The figures are incredibly realistic, and the paint job you did adds to the "real" appearance...the figures appear to be resin?  You must have a much steadier hand than I do to get the detailed results you did.  You have the "blonde" hair shade and color down perfectly

As some of the guys mentioned above, I thought the scene was actually real at first glance!  My favorite colors on the '57...black and white with silver cove!

Thanks Paul'. HA', some days the hand is shakey.. I was just lucky the past few days....😁

                         Latest acquisition:

I only have one fire engine on they layout.  So when I saw this and only $25 bucks, free shipping, I had to get it. A Corgi special collectors, Mack Semi, American Lafrance, Hook and Ladder.  Actual Chicago Fire Dept replica.  1/43 scale 11 inches long.

@Quarter Gauger 48 posted:

                         Latest acquisition:

I only have one fire engine on they layout.  So when I saw this and only $25 bucks, free shipping, I had to get it. A Corgi special collectors, Mack Semi, American Lafrance, Hook and Ladder.  Actual Chicago Fire Dept replica.  1/43 scale 11 inches long.

Nice fine and price Ted. These Corgi Mack’s are all 1/50 scale

Ted, that's an incredible score!  From what I've seen while poking around for fire trucks, that is a rare find and the price is a deal...only thing you'll need to add is a "Dalmatian" dog proudly sitting in clear view

Ted, will there be a fire or rescue scene on the layout?  I can see that extension ladder going up the side of a building to save the day

@Quarter Gauger 48 posted:

Lee, the paper work and certificate of authenticity state this is a 1/43 scale model.  I compared  it to other 1/43 macks, I have and they are identical...  Perhaps because it a special  collectors model... it was manufactured in 1/43 instead of 1/50...?

Ted corgi never change the Mack molds  its 1/50 scale. Try measure the width of the front of  your truck.  B Model Mack’s are 94.5” wide. Here’s a the exact same corgi cab you have besides a New Ray B Mack. The New Ray is 1/43 the corgi is 1/50.

Here the Corgi Mack under a 1/43 AMT 40’ Fruehauf trailer which measures dead on 1/43. I also put the New Ray Mack B under it so you can see the difference

Anyway here’s my next project