Lee, I would have to agree with Paul, I think your the one to blame for the rest of us picking up more vehicles! 
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Hey guys, thanks for all the kind words. Ok Ted, here’s a couple more before and afters, sorry about the lack of light, these were shot in the twilight of the day. And Coach, rest assured the bottom has not been restored to protect that patina.
JD the blue one with the twilight lighting looks scary real . 🤓
Dallas, car is sitting on my deck railing with the woods from my backyard.
thank you, glad you like it. -Joel
This is for you Menard's Fans'...
A classic car collection owned by the late Larry Menard of the Menards store chain is being auctioned in Wisconsin. Among them are a rare 1963 Chevrolet Corvette and 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air.
The Friday night rally at Morrison's Door this week was for the "import" crew...the local pizza guy organizes the rally and gets permission from the "big guy," Mr. Morrison, to use the lot.
Each car owner pays $2.00 to the pizza guy, and he gives 10% to the "big guy" for use of the lot. The rest of the dough goes for pizza and beer! Present this week at the rally are Jags, Mercedes, VW's, an Austin Healey and a Triumph
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Nice rally Paul.
Nice imports and the people figures are so much better than what I have. They actually look like real people instead of somebody's odd interpretation of what people might look like . 
What brand are they ?
I was going to ask the same thing, Paul. Where do you get such realistic figures? Great shots at these rallies!
Paul, consider setting up a display featuring all your terrific, and (beautiful)😜 female figures. This way everyone can see them close up and personal... We both have some of the very same. Are you repainting them in order to bring them to life..' If so, you are doing a knock out job'....😍
Paul, great looking meet, I would think of the price of those cars he could charge more then $2.00! I bet most of them have way more then that in change under the seats! LOL
I need you get get some your your ladies to come over and help my gals pick out some new clothes!LOL
Hi guys, I’ve ordered some paint for my Army Air Force tanker, and the Hunter Green for the cab (which will be REA). As it’s almost impossible to get Testor’s olive drab, is there a Tamiya olive drab in a spray that comes close? (Not TS-28, which is too green). I’m looking for something appropriate to late ‘40’s-early 50’s.
Thanks!
You guys crack me up...thanks for the comments!
Dallas and Artie, there's are few brands mixed in above...most of the figures standing by the pallets and nearby are "American Diorama." They have a limited number of 1/43 and are sold in packages of two. The gal sitting on the pallet and the two gals sitting on the back of the "Benz" convertible are metal and the brand is "Omen" from England. They have a webpage up with some great figures, between the difference in currency (US dollar to GBP) and the shipping. they've become even more expensive. I got lucky on mine having bought at a train show several years ago. The character sitting on the dumpster taking a swig and the pizza guy are "Arttista." There are some "off shore" figures mixed in too...actually, they're pretty good for the price!
Ted, that's a great idea...there may be a Friday night "keg party" in the future down by the trailer camp I haven't re-painted any figures recently, but i may give that a try again some day. I tried painting from scratch a few years ago and put down the brush after not be satisfied with the results...sort of like tossing the golf clubs, if you know what i mean...lol!
Mike, some of those guys must have trust funds, especially the "Jag" guys! If you noticed, those two drivers seem to be set for the evening...especially the driver of the green "Jag" toward the back. She appears ready to hit the road.. The gals from North and South Main on the layout are always willing to make fashion suggestions as needed...
😎 Things are quite busy at 'Integrity Motors', as Baby, the youngest of three sisters, insists on having this 59,Impala' Mother, and baby's, older sisters are conveying that the 409, 4 BRL engine is too powerful for her first car'.. Not to mention insurance costs. However, Baby, is having a hissy fit as she has been spoiled. Daddy, instructed Mother to let Baby, pick out what ever car she wanted'... Let's see what happens'...👀
Chuck Rooast, Top Salesman, at integrity, intervenes as he does not want to loose the huge commission, and bonus on this unit. Integrity owns it for a song'.. He informs Mother that he can get insurance for baby from his friend, Clark Clearwater, Ins. Agent.
General Manager, Sam Steele, is watching closely, as he is no fan of Sam, but he don't want the house to loose this high gross deal. He is considering instructing Sam to offer, lifetime oil changes and tire rotations, but hold firm on the finial number.....
Sam, is using all his closing skills to seal the deal'. He asks baby, where she will be taking her first trip in her beautiful new Impala convertible'... Looks like Mother has no alternative. She doesn't want to live with baby, if she don't get her way'...
Sam, explains to Baby, She'll be getting a special finance deal through Preferred finance company, offering real low monthly payments.... Mother likes this and tells Sam, she must call Daddy, to get the okay to close the deal....
Bret Brady, F&I Mgr. tells Mother, the papers are ready to be signed. Only thing left to do is to secure the ins card. Clark Clearwater is on his way to deliver the policy.
In the mean time, middle sister, Elaine, is falling in love with a 55 Belair ragtop. Baby blue is her favorite color and she loves 💖 the 55 Chevrolet. But she soon realizes as the middle sister, she doesn't stand chance in getting the car. But she realizes, at least she can dream'...
She'll continue to drive her 1941, Ford, hand me down from Daddy'...
As Elaine dreams, other interested parties gather to look at this beauty, owned by a little old lady, and is a real cream puff. No price yet as this unit just came in on a trade...
Elaine, heads home by her self, as Mother, Baby, and sister Rosemary, finish up the details...
A bi a bi bi bi, that's all folks'
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I've always said that Ted has the best figures and scenes, and the best stories to go with them...!
Ted, that's a sharp looking '55 Powder Blue Bel Air...the 55?? aqua Merc is pretty sharp too Business is active at your dealership...!
Thanks, Paul!
@Artie-DL&W posted:Hi guys, I’ve ordered some paint for my Army Air Force tanker, and the Hunter Green for the cab (which will be REA). As it’s almost impossible to get Testor’s olive drab, is there a Tamiya olive drab in a spray that comes close? (Not TS-28, which is too green). I’m looking for something appropriate to late ‘40’s-early 50’s.
Thanks!
Artie , Tamiya does have flat olive green ( # XF -58 ).
I use their X-20A thinner and the airbrush cleaner ( i don't have that number handy right now )
Thanks, Dallas Joseph!
@Quarter Gauger 48 posted:😎 Things are quite busy at 'Integrity Motors', as Baby, the youngest of three sisters, insists on having this 59,Impala' Mother, and baby's, older sisters are conveying that the 409, 4 BRL engine is too powerful for her first car'.. Not to mention insurance costs. However, Baby, is having a hissy fit as she has been spoiled. Daddy, instructed Mother to let Baby, pick out what ever car she wanted'... Let's see what happens'...👀
Chuck Rooast, Top Salesman, at integrity, intervenes as he does not want to loose the huge commission, and bonus on this unit. Integrity owns it for a song'.. He informs Mother that he can get insurance for baby from his friend, Clark Clearwater, Ins. Agent.
General Manager, Sam Steele, is watching closely, as he is no fan of Sam, but he don't want the house to loose this high gross deal. He is considering instructing Sam to offer, lifetime oil changes and tire rotations, but hold firm on the finial number.....
Sam, is using all his closing skills to seal the deal'. He asks baby, where she will be taking her first trip in her beautiful new Impala convertible'... Looks like Mother has no alternative. She doesn't want to live with baby, if she don't get her way'...
Sam, explains to Baby, She'll be getting a special finance deal through Preferred finance company, offering real low monthly payments.... Mother likes this and tells Sam, she must call Daddy, to get the okay to close the deal....
Bret Brady, F&I Mgr. tells Mother, the papers are ready to be signed. Only thing left to do is to secure the ins card. Clark Clearwater is on his way to deliver the policy.
In the mean time, middle sister, Elaine, is falling in love with a 55 Belair ragtop. Baby blue is her favorite color and she loves 💖 the 55 Chevrolet. But she soon realizes as the middle sister, she doesn't stand chance in getting the car. But she realizes, at least she can dream'...
She'll continue to drive her 1941, Ford, hand me down from Daddy'...
As Elaine dreams, other interested parties gather to look at this beauty, owned by a little old lady, and is a real cream puff. No price yet as this unit just came in on a trade...
Elaine, heads home by her self, as Mother, Baby, and sister Rosemary, finish up the details...
A bi a bi bi bi, that's all folks'
It sure looks like you are having fun Ted.
How long have you been at this ?🙄
@Capetrainman posted:I've always said that Ted has the best figures and scenes, and the best stories to go with them...!
Aw' thanks very much Paul'.. But I am in good company'.. your figures and autos are first rate'...!!!! Painting figures is a entire hobby in it self. the large majority of my figures are hand painted. The W.S, Artista, and Phizer, bachman, etc. are all touched up.. It's something I enjoy, bringing them to life. I use a variety of items to get them they to look human....My opinion only.. I think the Model-U, and Printle, a shapeways company, are the best for hand painting.....
With winter coming, you should consider re-trying your hand at painting'...There is no right way, or wrong way'....to paint figures'.... it takes me several days to paint figures. Paint must dry one day after undercoating/primer. Then initial coat, another day. Face and details another day... Weathering/shadowing if required...
A little bit of work... No different than building scenery, or scratching a structure'...
🖌🖍🖊🖋✏
You're an inspiration, Ted...I may just give it a try as a winter project...I like the idea of making the faces more realistic too...
