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

@naveenrajan posted:

Yes, I have. But doesn’t Diecast Masters only make commercial trucks, earthmoving and mining models? I didn’t think they made 1:50 scale models of passenger automobiles.

I used to work for Caterpillar and got some of their earthmoving equipment towards the end of my employment when they took over the 1:50 scale diecast models from Norscot and Tonkin Replicas. I liked that Diecast Masters included an operator / driver model, clothed in Hi-Visibility outfits in the cab of the models they imported, even in models that were previously imported by Norscot.

These are just my opinion,

Naveen Rajan

You are correct, no vehicles.  However, I do have a number of the commercial trucks which works for me since I'm almost entirely Intermodal.  They do have some of the Caterpillar rail equipment which I have purchased.  The running joke is, you should buy them because it comes with a cookie tin and a man.

I also worked for Caterpillar at one time in history.

I'm lining up my next purchase...I'm thinking a Peterbilt Semi with sleeper, a bulldozer, some type of rock scooper, and one of the small scoopers you see at Garden shops.

Anthony

Here’s a few pics of my fleet.

@A. Wells posted:

You are correct, no vehicles.  However, I do have a number of the commercial trucks which works for me since I'm almost entirely Intermodal.  They do have some of the Caterpillar rail equipment which I have purchased.  The running joke is, you should buy them because it comes with a cookie tin and a man.

I also worked for Caterpillar at one time in history.

I'm lining up my next purchase...I'm thinking a Peterbilt Semi with sleeper, a bulldozer, some type of rock scooper, and one of the small scoopers you see at Garden shops.

Anthony

If you are impressed with Caterpillar scale models from Diecast Masters, then you should look at even finer details on the Caterpillar models from Classic Construction Models (ccmodels.com).

Unlike Diecast Masters that makes mass produced models in 1:50 scale (along with fewer choices in 1:87 and other smaller scales), CCM makes expensive, highly detailed, limited edition models in 1:48 scale and some larger scales.

Using a crude and simplified analogy, if Diecast Masters could be comparable to an Atlas Trainman model then CCM would be comparable to Atlas Master Line.

These are just my opinion,

Naveen Rajan

Just ordered the new Sunoco truck on flatcar from Menard’s. This also gives me a free lighted Sunoco delivery van for my soon to be built oil dealership. Photos to come!

@naveenrajan posted:

If you are impressed with Caterpillar scale models from Diecast Masters, then you should look at even finer details on the Caterpillar models from Classic Construction Models (ccmodels.com).

Unlike Diecast Masters that makes mass produced models in 1:50 scale (along with fewer choices in 1:87 and other smaller scales), CCM makes expensive, highly detailed, limited edition models in 1:48 scale and some larger scales.

Using a crude and simplified analogy, if Diecast Masters could be comparable to an Atlas Trainman model then CCM would be comparable to Atlas Master Line.

These are just my opinion,

Naveen Rajan

Mmmmm, yeah....I can't afford those.

Here’s the latest Sunoco truck/flatcar from Menard’s. I don’t need another flatcar, but the truck looks good, and will fit in with my future oil dealership. It also came with a free Sunoco lighted van. These are supposedly 1/48.

@Artie-DL&W posted:

Here’s the latest Sunoco truck/flatcar from Menard’s. I don’t need another flatcar, but the truck looks good, and will fit in with my future oil dealership. It also came with a free Sunoco lighted van. These are supposedly 1/48.

Wow Artie I like that Ford tank truck.

Thanks, Lee! As soon as I saw it, I thought it would look like the sort of truck to make residential and business deliveries, as opposed to big tankers or the small van. I may use the lighted van for a future night shot!

Artie

Things are kind of quiet over at the gas station.

@naveenrajan posted:

Yes, I have. But doesn’t Diecast Masters only make commercial trucks, earthmoving and mining models? I didn’t think they made 1:50 scale models of passenger automobiles.

I used to work for Caterpillar and got some of their earthmoving equipment towards the end of my employment when they took over the 1:50 scale diecast models from Norscot and Tonkin Replicas. I liked that Diecast Masters included an operator / driver model, clothed in Hi-Visibility outfits in the cab of the models they imported, even in models that were previously imported by Norscot.

These are just my opinion,

Naveen Rajan

I worked for Cat in Morton, Ill for a spell.

I can't find any AFFORDABLE 1970s era Cats in 1/56- 1/64 anywhere.  They'd make grand flatcar loads and a sales yard full of some would be yellowly spectacular.

Here’s a couple more.

Nice vehicles, and nice layout scenes, obxtrainman!

By the way, I took the truck off the flatcar, and ran the flat in a short freight with other cars, such as Atlas, Lionel, and RMT, and it ran well. The couplers are a little stiff, but I don’t do a lot of switching. Also, the Sunoco truck is not Diecast, but plastic with good detail.

Great vehicles guys! Artie I also like the Ford would look great as a parts truck!

Thanks, Mike. Yeah, I thought I’d use the panel truck as a service vehicle, with maybe some guys and tools around, working in the yard.

@Forty Rod posted:

I worked for Cat in Morton, Ill for a spell.

I can't find any AFFORDABLE 1970s era Cats in 1/56- 1/64 anywhere.  They'd make grand flatcar loads and a sales yard full of some would be yellowly spectacular.

I still live in Central Illinois and I have seen vintage Caterpillar models at hobby shows. Specifically, Galesburg, IL has an annual Railroad Days celebration, late June. There is a toy and train show and I have seen older Caterpillar models for sale, made by Ertl and maybe, NZG. Perhaps, you could visit any hobby shows in your area.

Also, Diecast Masters has this “Core Classics” line that has older models with lesser details, likely made from older Norscot tooling.

Diecast Masters also have “Evolution Series” that includes 2 models, like the latest generation of a machine and an older generation of the same machine.

These are just my opinion,

Naveen Rajan

I stumbled into a pile of American Dimestore vehicles today at a local antique store.  I have a couple already but don't want anymore. (They are 1/43 and I'm running Marx o27 at 1/64).  If anyone is interested I can provide info on where to get them.  The lady assures me that she can deliver them and they look new.

I didn't check prices.

Picked up this new IXO truck today. Really looks sharp.

And a Sinclair truck /trailer I painted up in a color scheme I like bright.

I have picked up a # of the IXO trucks they are a good price, very good value and detail for the $. I have a lot of 1/25 & 1/24 truck kits build them when time. From what I can see all the trucks that IXO has released in 1/43 have had the same trucks; released in the past in 1/24 and 1/25 scale model kits. Have not seen any other trucks they have done that have not already been done in a model kit form!!! Thus I wonder if they are using the 1/25 scale models to 3D scan or size to reproduce in 1/43 scale????? 

I was looking at the IXO 1/43 GMC General and Ford LTL 9000 conventional cab trucks sitting on my shelf and then looked over to the model kits. I compared the IXO models and the Ford is wider, taller, bigger overall over the GMC. Looking at the model kits the GMC was done in 1/25 scale and the Ford in 1/24 scale. I wonder if they are copying them if they take the scale size difference into consideration? Perhaps not if the end result is different in the final 1/43 IXO models. I assume they have done the same thing for the cars as well !!!!!!