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

Tomlinson Run Railroad,

That is an expanding luggage rack.  Very popular accessory in the teens and twenties.  The car is a 1930 Deluxe roadster (two taillights and a one piece splash pan).

Bill

MELGAR posted:

TomlinsonRunRR posted:

sidehack posted:

one of my favorites is this Model A

This is a great looking model and one of my favorite early Fords.  I'm curious about the accordion-like attachment at the back of the running board.  Can someone please enlighten me? Thanks.

Tomlinson Run Railroad

That looks like a gate which can be extended along the running board, perhaps to keep onlookers OFF the running board when the car is parked. Just a guess on my part.

MELGAR

In that era' many of the expensive luxury cars offered an optional additional  movable step to assist the fairer sex in entering the cabin. 

Chord , Pierce Arrow, Duesenberg, and others, I believe offered this option..   So a nice add on to dress up a Ford'... It was used a a storage rack, like many seen attached to 'Rumble seat'... but on the running board in many cases'.

Quarter Gauger 48 posted:

MELGAR posted:

TomlinsonRunRR posted:

sidehack posted:

one of my favorites is this Model A

This is a great looking model and one of my favorite early Fords.  I'm curious about the accordion-like attachment at the back of the running board.  Can someone please enlighten me? Thanks.

Tomlinson Run Railroad

That looks like a gate which can be extended along the running board, perhaps to keep onlookers OFF the running board when the car is parked. Just a guess on my part.

MELGAR

In that error many of the expensive luxury cars offered an optional additional  movable step to assist the fairer sex in entering the cabin. 

Chord , Pierce Arrow, Duesenberg, and others, I believe offered this option..   So a nice add on to dress up a Ford'... It was used a a storage rack, like many seen attached to 'Rumble seat'... but on the running board in many cases'.

Thanks for the replies, guys.

TRRR

I just finished my 1/43 scale Chevy 1.5 ton. I removed the Russian markings for this model only marketed in Eastern Europe (I assume because they didn't get rights from Chevrolet). Then, I did weathering with overlapping layers of dry brushing.

This model was tough to get and not cheap. But it was worth it to have on the layout.

Behind it, a GMC 2.5 ton, which was even thougher to find, from Spain...

replica of wife's Volvo on layout

and the full scale

                 Marci pacing a  C P train...

p51 posted:

I just finished my 1/43 scale Chevy 1.5 ton. I removed the Russian markings for this model only marketed in Eastern Europe (I assume because they didn't get rights from Chevrolet). Then, I did weathering with overlapping layers of dry brushing.

This model was tough to get and not cheap. But it was worth it to have on the layout.

Behind it, a GMC 2.5 ton, which was even thougher to find, from Spain...

Lee, those military vehicles of yours look excellent, thanks for posting them!

John

jgtrh62 posted:

Lee, those military vehicles of yours look excellent, thanks for posting them!

John

Thanks, John. Once I realize the Chevrolet truck existed, it became a quest to get one. There are a few on eBay, but they're well over $100. I found a retail outlet in Estonia that had them. I paid with money I already had on my PayPal, so I didn't have to give them a credit card. I was actually very surprised when it showed up less than two weeks later.

Very realistic weathering!

Gold strikes finding those trucks that were everywhere, but models are denied to the obvious market!  Amazes me the hoops you have to jump through to get what should be common, in trains and related models 

colorado hirailer posted:

Gold strikes finding those trucks that were everywhere, but models are denied to the obvious market!  Amazes me the hoops you have to jump through to get what should be common, in trains and related models 

I think it has to do with licensing. The Chevy and GMC models I have above are of very common trucks during WW2, but I think nobody wanted to pay the fees to sell them on this side of the pond? Otherwise I have no idea why they're so tough to get!

p51 posted:

I just finished my 1/43 scale Chevy 1.5 ton. I removed the Russian markings for this model only marketed in Eastern Europe (I assume because they didn't get rights from Chevrolet). Then, I did weathering with overlapping layers of dry brushing.

This model was tough to get and not cheap. But it was worth it to have on the layout.

Behind it, a GMC 2.5 ton, which was even thougher to find, from Spain...

Looks very good Lee sorry I missed it. I’m going to build a Tamiya single axle like this some day 

colorado hirailer posted:

Gold strikes finding those trucks that were everywhere, but models are denied to the obvious market!  Amazes me the hoops you have to jump through to get what should be common, in trains and related models 

Exactly 

Vandalia Guy posted:

Here is a '53 Chevrolet Bel Air convertible I picked up at Hobby Lobby on Saturday. It's already a selling at a premium on eBay. I paid $7.99. I saw a red on one eBay as well as the cream that I got. Slightly smaller than 1:43/1:50 but cool anyway. (I spent five minutes or better trying to find the scale on the package.) It's about the same size as my 1981 Cadillac Seville which is in the same color as the full sized one in my garage. (How cool is that?" Also pictured is the Lionel Barrel Loader I just finished. (I need to fabricate the missing ramp extension that was missing from the loose parts in the kit.) Rubbing Tuscan Red paint onto the "wood" makes it look a little more real. (I went ahead and used some plastic from a frozen food item I had used as a spray paint "touch up) container, then glued some card stock on the edges and a little paint. It doesn't look too bad for home made and twenty minutes work.) 

Thanks for posting and a good price my dad had a hard top like this one 

Quarter Gauger 48 posted:

GEM posted:

Probably have to choke it! LOL - thanks for the reply - who's the cute blond in the photo?

That's Adeena' She is my go to girl, and appears in many of my models....😁

She just loves to work'...😉, and loves cars'..💖

 

 

Very nice ted thanks for posting 

Richie C. posted:

Picked these up the other day ……. that B&M delivery van is about the shiniest piece of diecast I've ever come across. I may mask it off and shoot it with a layer of dullcoat.

Nice haul Richie thanks for posting 

trumptrain posted:

Four Photos for Today:  1) Edsel with smootchers,  2)US Mail Jeep, 3)US Mail Jeep & 1947 Renault w/53 Chevy pickup, 4) today's traffic on Patsburg Ave. 

Patrick 

Always nice pics 

Vandalia Guy posted:

I was going to add some shots of my full sized Seville but I "updated" Windows the other day and evidently, some things have "changed." Anyhow, my full sized one is the exact color combination of the model. Thanks to Rob, the PRR sign guy who helped me with the sign on the building.  As a side note, the nose of the "real" car is pointing to the roadbed of the PRR (Vandalia) RR tracks that remain. (About 75 feet away.) 

Like the pics thanks for posting 

MELGAR posted:

Lucky’s Service’s Mack wrecker has been called to tow away a brand new ’41 Ford from right in front of Lipnick’s. A CNJ tender is visible as #107 passes through town.

MELGAR

Very nice pic Mel. Thanks for posting 

trumptrain posted:

Some vehicle pics from around Patsburg.

Some more great pics Patrick 

sidehack posted:

MELGAR, nice scene with the "41 being towed

one of my favorites is this Model A

Very nice pics Ray very convincing 

New in the box Lionel flatcar with 2 ford pickup trucks (2001)

Here's a few from Patburg .... VFD tanker w/ Ma & Pa water car, 1950 Diamond Coke truck, 1947 Renault, 1950's era Caddy, 1950's era Mack tractor w/ lowboy trailer.

before and after....................... Mack Truck

sidehack posted:

before and after....................... Mack Truck

 

 

Hey Ray, have the driver of that truck get it over to the wash rack ASAP'

The wash rack or the paint booth? Which one?

MELGAR

years of neglect....can't wash that off

Just got this 1964 1/2 Mustang.  First time I have seen one that is properly labeled for the 64 1/2 production (Ford brought the car out early).  Wife and I had one just like this except it was Maroon back in the day (yea - ' 64 1/2 !) .  Its a little big at 1/36 but it was a small car so its not too bad.  Im a tinplate guy mostly so this will fit in especially given my personal connection with this car. Bought at Walgreens for $5.99

Don

Don McErlean posted:

Just got this 1964 1/2 Mustang.  First time I have seen one that is properly labeled for the 64 1/2 production (Ford brought the car out early).  Wife and I had one just like this except it was Maroon back in the day (yea - ' 64 1/2 !) .  Its a little big at 1/36 but it was a small car so its not too bad.  Im a tinplate guy mostly so this will fit in especially given my personal connection with this car. Bought at Walgreens for $5.99

Don

Nice find Don,  One of my older brothers bought the 64/1/2 also, it was the coolest car on the road.  He was recently discharged from the Army and hired by the NYFD. So, this was his treat to himself.  I remember when he took us for ride, boy those rear seats were tight. His was but of course, Fire Engine Red'.... I was only 12, so he wouldn't  let me drive it........ But it was a cool car', and the current Mustangs are still very cool cars'....  

A couple of Kinsmart Chevrolets on the layout: a ‘53 3100 pickup and a ‘55 Nomad wagon.

coupe

 Ray, I like that black and white Crown Vic'... Nice shot'...

I recently got a shipment from Forum sponsor Diecast Direct. Here are two of the models, both Ford F-1s, and both 1:43. On the left, a Yat-Ming/Road Signature 1948. On the right, a Greenlight 1951:

Both pickups are loaded up and headed for Chef Chuck Wagon's railroad commissary. The items in the 1951 F-1 are intended for Chef's diner if I ever manage to return to working on it.  (The pink formica on the tiled counter will be toned down some day.)  I love the detail of the tire under the truck bed.  In fact, the under carriages of all the Greenlight models I got are very nicely done. (These are my first Greenlight models.) The Coke in the '48 is for the work crew:

Here's a (reduced) xerox of a cartoon I did over the summer that explains why I had to have these two models ...

You can see how much larger the cab and window of the '51 are, but the truck beds are roughly the same size:

The two-toned interior detail and the upholstery are nice touches:

A detail that I expected to see but isn't present is the name "Ford" across the hubcaps.  There's a groove where I would expect it to go, but that's it.  The '48 has it:

I'll post photos of my other purchases as time allows. Enjoy!

Tomlinson Run Railroad

CLIFFORD posted:

Hi Clifford, Can you tell me what this great looking interurban (?) is?  And that parking lot line detail next to the Bel Air Nomad (?) is really nice!  What a fine looking layout with lots of running action, too.

Tomlinson Run Railroad

TOMLINSOMERR:  Those a really beautiful Fords.  The detail visible in the close up of the '51 is really astounding.  Forefront pieces for sure.  Thanks for sharing

Don

Athearn Ford C(1:50) as it left the factory

Same truck after the cargo compartment was painted black and signs(trimmed from their fliers) applied.  If you aren't familiar with the name, Boar's Head is a company which distributes cheeses and meats.

John in Lansing, ILL

Nice job-thanks for the ideas!

Clifford...nice scene in the pic...great detail with road and parking area lines  What brand car is the '57 Chevy Nomad wagon?