Ted, that is an awesome score! Very well done. Too funny because I too have purchased a couple fire trucks. It’s Mikes fault! One will need quite a bit of work. The other, I think will be presentable as is. It will take some time to get here so I’ll keep you all posted.
joel
WOW Ted, Now that is one sweet fire engine! I am going to have to try and keep my eyes open for one to put on my layout! Where did you score it from?
Lee, at the rate your going your going to have a truck fleet that surpasses your rail fleet! LOL Really things are looking great at the Lee truck manufacturing company!
Joel, I think I have figured out how to print the plates, I have one question for you. Do you want them printed out on Photo paper or decal paper?
Hi Mike, I think decal paper would do the trick. Thanks again.
Joel
@JDFonz posted:Hi Mike, I think decal paper would do the trick. Thanks again.
Joel
Mike, and Joel, They recommend using photo paper'... It wil lstick better with a dab of white glue as it is thicker than the decal paper.
Mike, you can send me a set on photo paper.... I want to see how they come out. I need a new printer. the two I have stopped working...🤬
I'll email you the address'...😁✉
Hello Cousins'...
The formula I have for measuring diecast cars/trucks, is as follows.
Length converted to Millimeters. Divide by 4828.54 for actual scale.
Length xxx MM = xxx (÷) by 4828.54.
Results: The Corgi Fire engine measures exactly, 48.045174 It is not 1/50. It is a 1/48 scale model. Not sure why the paper work and seller stated 1/43.
Measured against a 1/43 Mack. the results are. 43.305291. using the same formula. See photo for both vehicles.
So, Lee you are correct, as the fire engine is closer to 1/50 than 1/43. When I compared it to one of the Macks I have, it turned out is was a 1/50, and I thought is was/1/43... (LO))..
The Green Mack is 1/43.
Well Mike, according to Ted we should go with photo paper. So if you can, let’s do the plates with photo paper instead. Thanks guys.
A few of my scenes w/ cars, trucks cabs and busses around 1950-ish.
Stauffer St. (Stauffer Baking Building) and trolley tracks
Railway Express and Tri-State Machining
The Heights- Grandpa Wyatt checks the oil on a '53 Buick at Wyatt's Garage
Terminal St.- busy in front of the Station
Mike W, very nice looking structures and scenes to go with them. Beautiful layout'...👍🤩
@Quarter Gauger 48 posted:Hello Cousins'...
The formula I have for measuring diecast cars/trucks, is as follows.
Length converted to Millimeters. Divide by 4828.54 for actual scale.
Length xxx MM = xxx (÷) by 4828.54.
Results: The Corgi Fire engine measures exactly, 48.045174 It is not 1/50. It is a 1/48 scale model. Not sure why the paper work and seller stated 1/43.
Measured against a 1/43 Mack. the results are. 43.305291. using the same formula. See photo for both vehicles.
So, Lee you are correct, as the fire engine is closer to 1/50 than 1/43. When I compared it to one of the Macks I have, it turned out is was a 1/50, and I thought is was/1/43... (LO))..
The Green Mack is 1/43.
Ted, some impressive math skills on display here...still sharp at 1/48...in fact, there are so few accessories (cars, trucks, people, etc.) available is 1/48 to mirror the scale of the vast majority of our trains at 1/48, it 's good to see your fire engine is 1/48th. There may be one just like yours showing up here before too long!
Let's just say I'll be looking for a O scale Dalmatian dog real soon...
@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....
Fantastic scene! Where did you get those figures?
Mike, wonderful looking layout! You have some sharp autos there and I like the story you give each shot! Keep up the great work!
Paul, I hope your Dalmatian dog shows up before your fire truck so you can potty train it! LOL I cant wait to see the new Fire Engine!
Mike, hope see it by mid-week. I owe all credit and inspiration for the purchase to Ted...he finds the good stuff!
Mike. Thanks for the complement my collection of truck already out numbers the trains I hate to tell you.
Lee, I can see how that can happen...my autos, and now trucks, are taking over the layout, but trains are the base of the operation!
Well since were on the fire truck subject thought I would re-visit this build I started last spring. It’s a Corgi Mack B opened top I’ll be adding some Don Mills components to it. I’ll have some updates later
Hi, does anyone know why this crazing appears after painting? I’ve sanded them out and applied another coat in a few places, but I don’t want to put on too many coats. Could I be spraying too close or heavy? I’m using Rustoleum gray primer, and the blue final coat is also Rustoleum. Thanks, I want to finish this build.
@lee drennen posted:
Well since were on the fire truck subject thought I would re-visit this build I started last spring. It’s a Corgi Mack B opened top I’ll be adding some Don Mills components to it. I’ll have some updates later
Lee, looking forward to seeing the Mack B fire come together! I think Ted has inspired a theme into the FD vehicles...
Hey All, anyone have any ideas on my tanker paint problem? Also, should I scrape any paint off the interior window frames, and use plastic cement (Same Stuff-sold by Micro-Mark), to glue them in?
Thanks, Artie
Hi Artie, I use Testers plastic cement on any windows, I don’t scrape paint off, but it certainly doesn’t hurt. I use the thin liquid that drips from needle tip. Use capillary action, it flows where it needs to.
As far as the paint issue, I have had that happen as well. I usually wait a good day or two before putting paint over primer, want to make sure it’s completely dry. And yes, like myself, I think I get carried away and get too close with too thick of coverage. Move back a bit and try more light coats instead of one or two heavy coats. That should help.
Joel
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