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

No, Lee, it’s an Atlantis model kit, originally from 1956. I think the original molds were from Revelle. The cab that comes with it, I’m making an REA CAB. HERE’s an earlier version that I made into a Sunoco tanker.

Picked up these four diecast vehicles recently, of all places Lowe's Home Improvement store, a Dodge Ram, Chevy Implala, Chevy Silverado and a Mercedes Benz DHL Delivery Van. All for $5.99 a piece.

Lee, further on the tanker model. They’re now made in the USA by Atlantis Toy and Hobby in Deer Park, NY. HERE’s the tractor painted for REA. If you look back through these posts, you will see a couple built by Lee Drennen. As built out of the box, they can be either Sinclair, or Army Air Force gas tankers

Finished! I finally got the tractor/trailer from Atlantis finished. The Fruehauf trailer is finished as an Army Air Force tanker, and the White cab is finished for REA. Here’s the tanker at Area 51, and the cab is on it’s way to an REA facility to pick up a trailer.

Artie, that looks just Outstanding!

Thanks, Mike! I’m going to have to expand my layout, soon. I owe both of these to Lee Drennen’s inspiration. For a reasonable price, they build into nice models.

@Artie-DL&W posted:

Finished! I finally got the tractor/trailer from Atlantis finished. The Fruehauf trailer is finished as an Army Air Force tanker, and the White cab is finished for REA. Here’s the tanker at Area 51, and the cab is on it’s way to an REA facility to pick up a trailer.

Beautiful Artie! Glad you got them done the look excellent on the layout. These are one of my favorites to build.

Thanks for the compliments, Lee, and the paint and decal recommendations.

@Artie-DL&W posted:

For those breathlessly waiting- here’s the finished AAF tanker being delivered to Area 51! Soon to follow will be an REA tractor to be delivered to Lionelville.

I'm not trying to pick a fight and I'm most certainly not demeaning this fine workmanship, but if this trailer is being shipped to its new home why is there a fire extinguisher in the space on the trailer?  I would think that it would be empty and that an exringuisher would be added at the destination.

Forty Rod, I can tell you when I was in the Marines that when we shipped equipment everything that was to be with it went along. Except Ammo.

Forty Rod, I just posted the finished model on a flatcar on my Area 51 layout to show it’s best side. Most likely it will stay next to my Hanger 18 at Area 51, as below.

Artie, great job! I have an Area 51 on my layout as well. Very clean, very sharp modeling.

joel

Thanks, Joel. Your modeling is an inspiration to me as well. Truth be told, I gain some great info from everyone on this forum.

@Forty Rod posted:

I'm not trying to pick a fight and I'm most certainly not demeaning this fine workmanship, but if this trailer is being shipped to its new home why is there a fire extinguisher in the space on the trailer?  I would think that it would be empty and that an exringuisher would be added at the destination.

Comes Standard with every trailer

Huh.  I have two of those kits and haven't even looked in the box yet.  Guess I'll learn to live with fire protection.

Hey, where do I get the glass for the cabs?

Tom, the newer kits come with the glass, but you can order just the glass set from Atlantis Toy and Hobby, who are manufacturing the kits. They’re in Deer Park, NY. They have a web site you can order from online. The kits mostly fit together well, but some trimming of flash, and light sanding, and trial fitting before glueing can lead to a nice model.

Take care, Artie

People like Forty Rod are never invited to see my layout.  It’s not perfect. JohnA

But it is awesome!

@John A posted:

People like Forty Rod are never invited to see my layout.  It’s not perfect. JohnA

Who wants a perfect layout anyway too much stress and no fun. Never understood Rivet counters.  

Artie no matter what the critics say you did a Fabulous job on both models Please don’t be discouraged I would like to see more like these. Glad i was a inspiration for you.