Bill, the '47 Chrysler Town & Country is a "Vitesse" 1/43 die cast...located on the net in 4 different colors...nice quality! If you search the description noted, you should come up with a few options to buy. Good luck...you won't be disappointed in the quality
Paul, thanks so much. Will get right on it.
@Quarter Gauger 48 posted:
👩🏽🚒 Help Wanted 👨🏽🚒
O Gauge Volunteer Firemen' Needed . Apply to Chief, Lee Drennen. Due to the increase in fire apparatus donations, we now have four ladder Trucks and four brand new Pumpers, requiring new Firemen to man the equipment'... We are diverse, Atrista, Pizer, Woodland Scenics, Model U and all others welcome to apply'...🚒
Ted, great opportunity with super benefits! Three on and four off...plenty of spare time to work on the O Gauge hobby
@Capetrainman posted:Ted, great opportunity with super benefits! Three on and four off...plenty of spare time to work on the O Gauge hobby
So true Paul, One of older brothers was a LT, on the FDNY'... Loved it'... In those days, you were on NYPD for 1 year, then transferred to the Fire Dept'... Fires are dangerous, but police officer was even more dangerous.....
You guys have been busy. I’ll give you a small update on my Mack B Fire Truck soon
Atrie. Your Fire Trucks looks good on your layout
Morning guys, its been a couple days since I have been on as I had not access to my computer.
Ted, Really looks like you have a great start on your 3 project cars! I can't wait to see the finished products!
Dave that's a great fire looking fire engine! I remember back when I first became a volunteer fire fighter you were able to ride the tail board and a year later that was nixed do to new OSHA rules! LOL
I don't know who started this Fire Engine craze but I sure love all the photos of all the engines! I have been looking for a modern day Tiller truck but everyone wants an arm and a leg for them! But I will keep looking!
I hope you all have a great weekend!
Mike, I too was a volunteer firefighter. From ‘82 to ‘98, worked my way to captain. I too rode the tailboards and had the time of my life! Wouldn’t trade that experience for anything. My son went on to being a firefighter/paramedic. We often talk about our experiences. Can’t believe how much things have changed since I was on. Had long rubber boots we pulled up and rubber gloves. Now the turnout gear is unbelievable. Good times.
Gonna jump on the fire truck bandwagon. Here’s my truck in front of a kitbashed firehouse. JohnA (Captain, Niagara Falls FD, local 3359
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Joel, you are so right on how things have changed. It got to the point I was spending more time at the fire house for training to keep certificate's, Emt, pump driver, I made it to Lt. The called it quits so I could spend time with family.
John A. Sweet fire house and engine!
Mike, you started the craze with your fire engine restore'... But it's a great thing. Firemen and Firewomen, deserve all the praise and respect they can receive... from the public'... they serve'... And they should get more'........
John, great looking firehouse and truck. They must call for mutual aid though with just one bay! Mike, you’re so right about time spent at the firehouse. I think that’s why depts are having such a hard time finding members.
Thanks guys. I assume there was a “Swoyersville #1” for mutual aid! This is my dad’s hometown in PA. JohnA
Here are some more of cars on my layout and display
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Very nice collection of cars, Mikey. 👍
Mikey, very nice collection! Very impressive!
Mikey, nice assortment of vehicles above...I see some familiar ones from my layout! What brand is the '40's vintage gray 4-door with the luggage rack on top??
My dad was a career fireman in Hoboken, and eventually went on to run the Signal and Traffic Division. He repaired radios in the police and fire trucks. When he was stationed at headquarters for the fire department, they had a nice (functional) Ahrens-Fox pumper with a huge chrome sphere in the front. I sure would like to find one in scale. I remember it being an open cab.
Hold the presses! (Or whatever). I just bought a 1952 1/50 scale Ahrens-Fox fire engine that was very similar to the one I just mentioned! Photos to follow.
Ok guys, I know this is Automobiles/Trucks but I have a question for you expert people painters! Ted/Paul, I watched many videos on painting little people but none of them state what kind f paint they use and what color for skin colors. You two put some amazing people in your photos! Any Help would be great!
@Capetrainman posted:Mikey, nice assortment of vehicles above...I see some familiar ones from my layout! What brand is the '40's vintage gray 4-door with the luggage rack on top??
The Gray 4 door is a Vitesse from Portugal as well as the Chrysler Convertable.
Mikey
