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

Morning guys its a nice 3 am here on the west coast and I am taking time to get up to speed on what everyone is doing!

First off thank you all for the kind words on my road way. Paul it is black foamboard from Walmart, best price I could find!

Artie, looks like you have a great start! I am with Lee I hope you will keep us updated on your build!

I hope everyone has a great day and a fun weekend!

This is the boring part: washing parts in detergent to get off the mold release agent, trimming flash off the parts prior to assembly, and figuring how to hold parts while the glue sets. I test sprayed some Tamiya TS-28 olive drab to see how it will look- a little green to my eye. Suggestions?

@Artie-DL&W posted:

This is the boring part: washing parts in detergent to get off the mold release agent, trimming flash off the parts prior to assembly, and figuring how to hold parts while the glue sets. I test sprayed some Tamiya TS-28 olive drab to see how it will look- a little green to my eye. Suggestions?
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Artie', Rustoleum has a color called Olive.  Just plain Olive'.. It is identical  to the real US Army olive Drab'... It comes in a can with an extra 25%, and a custom nozzle.  Works really well...

Thanks, Ted! I need to get some Hunter Green for the cab, which will be an REA tractor, so it looks like I’ll have to head to my local big home supply store.

@mike g. posted:

Artie, looks like you have a great model to build and a start for the rest of us to watch your build!

Here are a couple Autos I just put out on the layout! I hope you all enjoy.

Way cool slammed food truck, makes me hungry for a taco! Nice stuff Mike!!

@shasta posted:

Sorry for the delay, I work out of town couldn't remember for sure what it was. It's a Franklin Mint that I got at discount because there was no box and a paint rub on the roof. It is a Mercury Monterey not sure of the year as the invoice does not specify that.

Crusty and rusty, adds character! I like it! I'm pretty sure it's a 1954.

@Artie-DL&W posted:

This is the boring part: washing parts in detergent to get off the mold release agent, trimming flash off the parts prior to assembly, and figuring how to hold parts while the glue sets. I test sprayed some Tamiya TS-28 olive drab to see how it will look- a little green to my eye. Suggestions?

Artie I’ve tried that it’s greeny looking. I used Testors #1911 Olive drab spray for mine and all my Millitary models just my opinion

Hi Guys, Been a long time since I’ve posted. Busy with outside stuff. Here’s a Dinky Austin A105, before and after. This toy was produced  one year, 1958. It amazes me how these can be restored.

@JDFonz posted:

Hi Guys, Been a long time since I’ve posted. Busy with outside stuff. Here’s a Dinky Austin A105, before and after. This toy was produced  one year, 1958. It amazes me how these can be restored.

Hey Joel'.. was wondering when you'd be back'... As usual beautiful job.  I'm in transition between homes... So nothing from me for a while.  Plus My hard drive crashed on my modeling PC, I lost all my before and after files..... Nice to see you back, how bout a few more shots of this Austin'.....😁

JDFonz, beautiful restoration!

Lee, thanks for the paint tip. I think I’ll order the Testor’s, and the Hunter Green, and the olive that Ted suggested, and give them both a test.

This is such a great thread.

Glad to have you back JD. Another great restoration

@Artie-DL&W posted:

JDFonz, beautiful restoration!

Lee, thanks for the paint tip. I think I’ll order the Testor’s, and the Hunter Green, and the olive that Ted suggested, and give them both a test.

This is such a great thread.

Your welcome and I like this thread too.

@Quarter Gauger 48 posted:

Artie', Rustoleum has a color called Olive.  Just plain Olive'.. It is identical  to the real US Army olive Drab'... It comes in a can with an extra 25%, and a custom nozzle.  Works really well...

Ted. Do you have the number off that can of paint you mentioned? I would like to get a can and try it out I like using Rustoleum

@lee drennen posted:

Ted. Do you have the number off that can of paint you mentioned? I would like to get a can and try it out I like using Rustoleum

Unfortunately, Lee, I'm currently in RI, all my paints are in CT.  If you go to a big box store that has a good selection, you'll see the paint.  I bought three cans in Lowes. It only comes in the large 25% more cans... it is called [Italian Olive]..

@JDFonz posted:

Hi Guys, Been a long time since I’ve posted. Busy with outside stuff. Here’s a Dinky Austin A105, before and after. This toy was produced  one year, 1958. It amazes me how these can be restored.

I was just wondering when we would see the next restoration.

@Quarter Gauger 48 posted:

Unfortunately, Lee, I'm currently in RI, all my paints are in CT.  If you go to a big box store that has a good selection, you'll see the paint.  I bought three cans in Lowes. It only comes in the large 25% more cans... it is called [Italian Olive]..

Thanks Ted I’ve got that paint

@coach joe posted:

I was just wondering when we would see the next restoration.

Yeah Stranger looking forward to the next one we miss you here but we understand

Hey, Lee and Ted, all I could get online is Rustoleum Hunter Green, and Krylon Olive Green. Testor’s seems to be sold out everywhere. I put in an order to Lowe’s and will pick them up. It’s getting harder to find model paints in general.

The build will continue!

The build continues!

Looking good Artie! Keep up the great work, you will be done in no time!