John Sethian posted:
John,
Please tell me where I can find J D Motors. I want to make an offer on that Alfa-Romeo Giulia (or Giulietta) Spider...
MELGAR
TomlinsonRunRR posted:John Sethian posted:
John,
Your layout modeling is superb. The road elevations in the background, the angles and contours of the earthworks, and that great retaining wall have a look of authenticity and familiarity. I could swear that I saw that very scene in drives around where I live.
I agree fully with this post, almost exactly what I thought when I saw this photo.
This is an excellent case of modelling what looks right in the real world, and not modelling someone else's layout. I, too, can see the reality of this scene and how it looks "right" to me, like a real place in every way.
I especially like the building, was that a kit or scratch built?
Lee, thanks for asking about John S's building -- I was about to do the same. 
John, you have modeled my favorite kind of gas station/repair shop -- the type with the drive-under roof. It is so iconic. I've been looking at Menard's half-building as a start but I have no scratch building skills. Please enlighten us. The guard-rails (?) in the distance are also of interest. Along with the lights and raised road, they really set off the auto lot scene by tying in additional "transportation/road" elements.
TRRR
Thanks again guys
Melgar: It's a 1959 Alfa Giulietta Spider. It was my first car. I paid $700.00 for it using money I made from two paper routes. Its only worth about a hundred times that today. That was in 1967, when I was still in high school. My father did not want me to buy it, because he did not think it would be very reliable. Two weeks after I got it the timing chain broke. And rather than prove him right, I fixed the bloody thing (which is not trivial on an Alfa) under the cover of darkness. It was the first car I ever worked on. I learned a lot from that experience. Including how to read Italian.
Lee and Tomlinson.. That is a Branchline Trains O Scale gas station, a wood kit, which I modified into the office:
By the way, that Reventlow Scarab in the right hand garage is the only car on the lot I have not owned. But I always wanted one. I am just a few several million dollars short.
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MELGAR posted:Studebakers. I thought they were strange-looking when I was a youngster. I still do but have them on my layout because they are perfect for the early 1950s. I am also pretty sure that they didn't come in metallic-blue paint in those days.
MELGAR
Mel I just noticed that ice cream guy that so neat who makes it
John Sethian posted:Thanks again guys
Melgar: It's a 1959 Alfa Giulietta Spider. It was my first car. I paid $700.00 for it using money I made from two paper routes. Its only worth about a hundred times that today. That was in 1967, when I was still in high school. My father did not want me to buy it, because he did not think it would be very reliable. Two weeks after I got it the timing chain broke. And rather than prove him right, I fixed the bloody thing (which is not trivial on an Alfa) under the cover of darkness. It was the first car I ever worked on. I learned a lot from that experience. Including how to read Italian.
Lee and Tomlinson.. That is a Branchline Trains O Scale gas station, a wood kit, which I modified into the office:
By the way, that Reventlow Scarab in the right hand garage is the only car on the lot I have not owned. But I always wanted one. I am just a few several million dollars short.
John that is very nice I like the night look it’s so real thanks for posting
rattler21 posted:
BB 157 as a reefer local delivery truck. John
John very nice thanks for posting who makes that reefer unit
John Sethian posted:Well, if you are going to show cars, you might as well show car lots. JD Motors has a model of every car I ever owned. All in the correct color as well. (Its not that hard to repaint most die cast cars)
The sign is a nod to the fact that my layout is set in 1956, but a lot of the cars were built after that.
John thanks for posting I like how the landscaping in the back ground slopes down gives it a little more depth perception you did a great job.
Quarter Gauger 48 posted:Lot's of trucks in and out of the local metal works S/R dock'
Quarter gauge. thanks for posting those trucks I like those KB internationals you got there my grandpa own three of those back in the 50s my dad learned how to drive those old KB’s
Just got an email from one of our newest sponsors Diecast Direct here’s some new arrivals. Maybe I’ll see one of these on your layout
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Thanks Lee'.. The blue one is actually a Russian truck and from Russia. I got several cars and trucks on Ebay from a guy in Russia a few years back. To my surprise, they were all made in China, stamped with Russian names and models.
Here's few shots of the various vehicles... I detail, and add figures to most of my vehicles trying to bring them to life a little bit... {BTW) you have a great collection and have done some really nice work on your trucks'.. very nice in fact'..
This is a Russian van'.. I left the plate on it'.. it's a livery vehicle on the layout'..
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QG48. thanks for posting more pics. I’ve heard of that Russian truck it look so much like a KB. Thanks for the complement on my truck o just enjoy building trucks and trains in this scale it’s easier for me and I like the size.
QG 48 writes: "This is a Russian van'.... it's a livery vehicle on the layout'.."
That's what they want you to believe.
John Sethian posted:Melgar: It's a 1959 Alfa Giulietta Spider. It was my first car. I paid $700.00 for it using money I made from two paper routes. Its only worth about a hundred times that today. That was in 1967, when I was still in high school. My father did not want me to buy it, because he did not think it would be very reliable. Two weeks after I got it the timing chain broke. And rather than prove him right, I fixed the bloody thing (which is not trivial on an Alfa) under the cover of darkness. It was the first car I ever worked on. I learned a lot from that experience. Including how to read Italian.
John,
I owned three Alfas - two Giulia Spiders and a GT Veloce. Your experience was very similar to mine. And I also learned the Italian words for quite a few car parts...
MELGAR
lee drennen posted:MELGAR posted:
Mel I just noticed that ice cream guy that so neat who makes it
Lee,
The ice cream man is an Arttista figure.
MELGAR
MELGAR posted:lee drennen posted:MELGAR posted:
Mel I just noticed that ice cream guy that so neat who makes it
Lee,
The ice cream man is an Arttista figure.
MELGAR
Thanks Mel for the reply
'53 Ford pickup under the trestle.
MELGAR
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MELGAR posted:'53 Ford pickup under the trestle.
MELGAR
Very nice Mel you really have a nice layout and the vehicles just set it off
lee drennen posted:QG48. thanks for posting more pics. I’ve heard of that Russian truck it look so much like a KB. Thanks for the complement on my truck o just enjoy building trucks and trains in this scale it’s easier for me and I like the size.
I agree Lee'. I was into HO years ago, Quickly dabbled in N. Started a 1/24 car collection and started scratch building structures for the cars. Talk about about taking up space.. I switched to 1/48 and of course had to have a layout. And the rest is history. I like the performance of the O Gauge trains. With the sound and enhanced authenticity of today's trains, it's like having a real railway in your basement. And of course the 1/43 cars & trucks go along with them. And add the forums and You Tube and it keeps it interesting and fun...
lee drennen posted:MELGAR posted:'53 Ford pickup under the trestle.
MELGAR
Very nice Mel you really have a nice layout and the vehicles just set it off
Thanks very much Lee. I appreciate it. Just spent five years building this retirement project 10X5 layout (article in OGR Run 304) and now am bored without layout work to keep me busy. Also not much room to expand.
MELGAR
