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

@Artie-DL&W posted:

Okay, Lee, you asked for it! I was hesitant, because I lost my right eye, and most of my right sinus to cancer two years ago, and avoided photos. Now, I’m just happy to still be around, and enjoy my family, friends, and hobbies, so I don’t sweat it as much.

Artie I’m sorry to here this. I’m glad you did it you look find and everyone here are very mature when it comes to these things. I’m glad your still here also. I’ve made another great friend here as well as the others. Keep posting

No worries, Lee. Yes, I’m enjoying new friends, and enjoying this great hobby of ours, and certainly sharing ideas and tips from all of you. I’m glad to be a part of this community, and intend to be for awhile!

Here's a "two-fer" -- a forklift and a truck involved in loading pallets with "gas cylinders" on my last layout.

(The gas cylinders are those little plastic tubes used to hold vehicles in their plastic boxes from the factory.  I took out the screws that held those tubes in place to the vehicle and the cheap plastic display tray, then put the screw back in the top of the tube to simulate the top of a gas cylinder.  I think it looks pretty good for something sort of kit-bashed out of some trash items!)

The forklift driver is one of the "Beep People" which used to be sold by RMT Trains.

Great updates everyone

Paul, I love the night scene! As for the Grayhound station, that was my plan but I ran out of room really fast! The other end of my layout is industries only.

Artie, I think you look great! Look how bad I turned out after battling Head and Neck cancer, I know how much it sucks! But I am sure your here cause I really like reading your post and all you have to share!

Pat, Nice yard work! I hope that forklift driver has a cert card approving him to run it! LOL

Nothing from me today, just a smile to see you all here!

@Artie-DL&W posted:

Thanks, guys! I sometimes think about hoisting a “Jolly Roger” on my 14 foot tin boat while I’m out fishing!

Now that's a sense of humor!  Go for it.

@Capetrainman posted:

Thanks for your "service" guys...

You're pressuring me to come up with an "Avatar" with all your new pictures...great fun!  Mike, that Greyhound station for sale would look great on your layout....??

Now that's a geat evening cityscape Ted. 

Heck, Mike, you look great, and at least we’re both on this side of the dirt! Let’s get back to some of this great modeling.

@Artie-DL&W posted:

Heck, Mike, you look great, and at least we’re both on this side of the dirt! Let’s get back to some of this great modeling.

Speaking of getting back to modeling. Artie did you ever decide on a OD Green?? for that tanker??

Hi fellows,

i have a few “before” pics here of my recently acquired Austin Devon. As usual found it on the Bay, $15.00, could not pass it up. This car was produced by Dinky from ‘49 to ‘53. I know this is a ‘49 because it has a number on the bottom with the old numbering system.

Joel

@JDFonz posted:

Hi fellows,

i have a few “before” pics here of my recently acquired Austin Devon. As usual found it on the Bay, $15.00, could not pass it up. This car was produced by Dinky from ‘49 to ‘53. I know this is a ‘49 because it has a number on the bottom with the old numbering system.

Joel

Nice find JD. I’m front row center

Here is the “after” shots on the Dinky Austin Devon. Tried something new and went tri-color with it. Dark blue, light blue, stainless steel roof. Just for the heck of it, I also carved some seats, and dashboard. Added a wind screen on the fron, and rear window as well. Overall, I’m pretty happy with it. The outdoor shots got washed out with the roof, so I did take one indoor shot. Also, as usual, I keep the base original to show off the patina.

Having a bit of trouble posting pictures, may have to try later.

JD, that is a real cute little bugger'... How bout the four shots, you know, front, rear, and sides.... I like the white tires'.........😃👍

@JDFonz posted:

Having a bit of trouble posting pictures, may have to try later.

There is certainly a bug in the system... I lost an entire post of 8 pics.. Also had trouble loading... Never had a problem in as many years as I've been posting'....

Here you go....

Used the old thumbtack trick for the steering wheel too!

@JDFonz posted:

Used the old thumbtack trick for the steering wheel too!

Wow Joel, it looks great'... The thumb tack trick works great..  Your dash and seats came out good'... Really a terrific little restore'... Very nice'.  👍✔👌🌟

Thanks Ted! Hard to believe that little toy car survived since ‘49.

Also thought the white tires would spiff it up a bit.

JD, nice restore on the Austin! I’m impressed with that interior!

Lee, the two greens (Italian Olive for the Army tanker), and the Hunter Green for the REA cab), should arrive next week. That works out well, as I’m sanding flash off the parts and slowly assembling them. I have a flat black for the tires coming in tomorrow.

@JDFonz posted:

Here you go....

JD............certainly not a Mango Orange Dodge Charger Hellcat ..............but...........you have done a beautiful restoration and paint job on this baby.

What brand of paint did you use on it  ?     Did you use an airbrush ?