Since l got in an extra body end with my plastic printed McKeen car (it's still under construction..modifying power chassis went quickly, finding round window frames took forever, and detailing roof with stacks vents, etc. is not going fast)....l decided to build a McKeen bus as one shown outside their plant, but to mount it on a Corgi Mack AB chassis. Here are parts, like the MckKeen car, the chassis has gone fast and now is twice as long. Roof detailing will be slow.
Coach, here's a better look at the "3000" front and center for the import rally last summer at Morrison Door. The TR 6 and the XKE were big hits that night too, and as always the pizza man donated his pies from his local shop...he's become a popular guy at the rallies...
Picked up a ‘57 Dodge pickup and REA Express truck at Menards today.
Attendance at the Saturday night car rally on North Main is strong this hot summer night...
More great photographs, Paul!
The porter helps the traveling gals as they get ready to board the "Chief" at the North Main Street station...
Great photos guys! If anyone finds a 65 Chevell SS please let me know. I had one back in high school, then when I went to Marine Corps bootcamp my mom sold it to the kid down the street for $500!
Mike, I came across a 1/43 '65 Chevelle in red by Road Champs just now on the big auction site....a little pricy at little over fifty plus shipping and tax for a Road Champ, but the item appears to be rare?
@Capetrainman posted:The porter helps the traveling gals as they get ready to board the "Chief" at the North Main Street station...
The 59 Chevy that could kind of fly, literally! the fin design actually produced some lift at around 60/65 MPH.
We had a 59 chevy wagon and drove the Ohio and Pennsy Turnpike a lot. I recall Mom saying that the back end seem to get a little squirrelly when passing tractor-trailer trucks. Back in those days the car peed limits were 5-10 mph higher.
Ron
Ron, the '59 with those wings must have been the inspiration for the California groups lyric "if she had a set of wings, man I know she could fly!"
Here are the latest additions to the fleet of vehicles vying for space on an undersized layout.
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vans manufactured by Kinsmart. Courtesy of the car rack in CVS. They are labeled as 1/48 scale which looks about right. The front and rear doors open, sliders do not and a small pile of boxes can be found in the rear. I didn't NEED one let alone two but I couldn't decide which color I wanted. They also had a red one. Another two project vehicles that will be requiring drivers. I also have some decals. I can go with Alaska RR decals on either, the blue can also get USAF decals. The white can get any number of decals in the folder but maybe some NASA decals are in order to go with my LEGO Cape Canaveral setting.
I have a question for you restorers and truck modelers. After applying decals would you use a flat clear like on trains or would you go satin or gloss because autos and trucks usually have a shiny finish?
@Capetrainman posted:Ron, the '59 with those wings must have been the inspiration for the California groups lyric "if she had a set of wings, man I know she could fly!"
Yes I 1960 they change the shape which was very noticeable.
Ron
The "kid" on the driver's side asked to borrow his father's convertible to pick-up his new lady friend at the North Main Street station...he'd hoped to impress her, but then "Mom" and her sister insisted they go along for the ride to meet the new girlfriend...the porter loads the suitcases in the ample trunk on the '59...nothing like mid-west hospitality!
@Capetrainman Just showed us your new cool stuff with a super cool backstory! I love that- brought a smile to my face and some memories ha.
Also- the intricate detailing on everything in that picture, the figures and the autos is top notch- really amazing. Looks “clean” but “natural”- so great pic as well! I recognize the Porter figure but not the others, except possibly the figure with the orange jacket in the background. I’m curious if my hunch is right-is it this guy?
Figure is plastic and Came with the Corgi Police Range Rover (Range Rover Vigilant?) in the 1970’s. Again just wAnt to see if my instincts are right or wrong ha.
Awesome post! Thanks for sharing!
-Steve
@Menards posted:In case you missed our officially licensed 1957 Dodge Sweptsides.
These are true 1:48 scale and absolutely gorgeous. And, they are only $4.99 each!
Dimensions: 4-1/8"L x 1-1/2"W x 1-1/2"H
Thanks for sharing! I seen these the other day but never got to posting it I’m glad you did. I think these are going to be a great seller
Mark, thanks for posting the Dodge pickups. They look great I need to check out the website.
@Capetrainman posted:Mike...just seeing your post now...been a busy week! Great city scene and realistic lighting...you know I like the cars! What brand is the MG TD...just saw one here the other day
Hi Paul, I finally made it out to the train room.
The MG-TD made by a company called Guisval made in Spain!
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