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

I had a little bench time las night painted a couple more Piggybacks and done a wheel swap on a old Revell White 3000 to see what it looks like. Thanks for the complement and Likes yesterday I’ll check in later have a great day.

Lee thanks for your comment on the Marx trucks, I did not know that Chevy had ever had anything that looked like them...not that Marx every cared much for matching a prototype !   Today I have something that I doubt anyone has seen on the streets of the US...a PET SHOP on wheels.  This is a Craigsten toy from Japan and while it certainly is unusual in the US, perhaps it is more common in Japan...no matter, I simply could not resist the lithography and design.  Although I didn't include a ruler for scale, if you take a typical box delivery truck like the 1/48 scale trucks from Menards, this is o/a the same size. 

Here is the "closed" lithography showing the various pets available.

When the vendor was ready to open for customers, he would lift the side panels and display his PET STORE sign.  Note, how at this point he kept all the dogs and cats in the truck is a bit of a mystery.  I would assume IRL he had cages but they didn't come with the truck !

As he goes on his way, the rear of the truck continues with his advertising.

Believe it or not Craigsten made this toy (it is a friction drive) in two sizes.  The other size, which I also have, is much larger, although the lithography and design are almost identical.    The larger one came with a really neat package of plastic dogs and cats to enhance play value.

So at lunch time in my layouts area, not only can you get a burrito for lunch, you can get a pet (to take home not eat ) as well !!

Don

 Very cool Don'.. A real collectors item'.... NICE!!!!! 👍⭐

Don. Your Welcome Thanks for posting This unique piece never seen anything like it. The truck look like a White 3000 and be careful not to get your Hot Dog mixed up with your Wiener dog lol 

Quarter gauger / Lee. Thanks glad you enjoyed my truck 

Don

Here’s another Piggyback about done 

I like to buy beat up old dinky cars and trucks and bring them back to life.

JD. Thanks for posting and I enjoy doing the same 

Hi JayJay,

I don't see any photo attached ...

TRRR

Here’s a couple more....

@lee drennen posted:

Here’s another Piggyback about done 

Who made the trailer?

I like the looks of it...

@JDFonz posted:

I like to buy beat up old dinky cars and trucks and bring them back to life.

 WOW!!!! JD, this is so excellent'... Many of us do just the opposite  weathering and destroying our die cast cars.  Plus you have really brought them back to life and they probably look better than when they were new.  This is outstanding work'... They remind me of Ramblers and Studebakers'.... Very impressive'...👍⭐👌😀

Thanks Ted, I started doing them at the beginning of the pandemic just to try something different. I drill out the rivets and totally strip the car of paint and such.   I drill and tap where the rivet was with a 2:56 screw for reassembly. I found a way to rejuvenate the windshields, and with one I even carved wooden seats and put windows in for more detail. I’ve done about 40 cars now.

Here’s the one that I added a windshield and rear window to, along with a hand carved interior.

@JDFonz posted:

Here’s the one that I added a windshield and rear window to, along with a hand carved interior.

They are so cool looking JD, I just love the way they look.  Where are you finding these gems?  Please'... put some up.. The before and after photos are fascinating to view.... I love the paint jobs...👌😃

Find them on that auction site. They can be a little spendy, but I’m having fun.

Added windscreen to this one.

@JDFonz posted:

Added windscreen to this one.

 The 49 Ford'.  One of my all time favorites'... 46 Plymouth'.. And, I think a Carman Gia ,  A real chick car in the 60s.....😀

@p51 posted:

Who made the trailer?

I like the looks of it...

Lee it’s a Lionel o27 but measures out to go with 1/50 trucks I know you have seen these a lot. I swap out the wheels with the Revell tanker wheels and tires 

Thanks again Ted. This Nash was my favorite redux. Went from a fire chief car with missing lite on top, to a family truckster, hole filled and new white tires. Got the “glass” all polished up too.

@JDFonz posted:

Here’s a couple more....

That is some really outstanding work. I didn't realize those Dinky cars were in the 1/43-1/50 range scale wise.

Thanks Mark, yes most of the older ones are 1:43 scale.

@JDFonz posted:

Thanks again Ted. This Nash was my favorite redux. Went from a fire chief car with missing lite on top, to a family truckster, hole filled and new white tires. Got the “glass” all polished up too.

 That is completely awesome'........... Beautiful re-work'... and paint'...  👍⭐👌

Excellent !

here is my Jelly Belly truck...plastic and approximately 1/48 scale. I have seen fit to modify it by removing the load.

@JDFonz posted:

Added windscreen to this one.

That chubby little pink one at the end really caught my eye.  Thanks for the inspiration.

Mrs. Lionelski had $20 in "Kohls Cash" expiring today and could not find anything to buy. I did though, this Hallmark Keepsakes "collectible" (at least it was until I clipped the hanger hook off it!) 1966 Chevy C10 pickup. It was $19.99, no tax with "Kohls Cash usage, so it was free to me and I have a penny left over.

@jay jay posted:

here is my Jelly Belly truck...plastic and approximately 1/48 scale. I have seen fit to modify it by removing the load.

Slightly off topic, but maybe not. Did you see that the owner of the Jelly Belly factory in Ct. is going to give the factory away with a "Golden Ticket" type deal somewhat like in the Willy Wonka movie? Just announced last week.

As an aside to this aside, the Jelly Belly factory offers a cool tour, fun for all ages and free Jelly Beans too.

@Lionelski posted:

Mrs. Lionelski had $20 in "Kohls Cash" expiring today and could not find anything to buy. I did though, this Hallmark Keepsakes "collectible" (at least it was until I clipped the hanger hook off it!) 1966 Chevy C10 pickup. It was $19.99, no tax with "Kohls Cash usage, so it was free to me and I have a penny left over.

 Wow, what a find'.. looks like just the right scale'.... 1:50ish I think'...Nice looking truck'....

John. Thanks for posting that Chevy pickup very nice 

JDFonz, how are you refurbishing the windows?

John, ahh the Kohl's cash.  A brilliant idea to make you buy something you really don't need just to spend it. 

@coach joe posted:

JDFonz, how are you refurbishing the windows?

John, ahh the Kohl's cash.  A brilliant idea to make you buy something you really don't need just to spend it. 

But Coach, I really did need another vehicle for Warrenville

Dip the window in Future floor wax, let it dry overnight, Viola! Scratches and yellowing gone! It even helps with cracks in the window.

That Hallmark truck is sweet

Have both Ford and Chevy Flying A pickups now, Flying A is pretty hard to find

JDFonz    Beautiful job on the Dinkys. My all time favorite toy as young boy. Remember the days leading up to Christmas morning; presents wrapped under the tree. Some how the wrapping paper got torn around the corners just enough to see those yellow boxes. Unfortunately when I enlisted in the air force told mom she could get rid them. Thanks for sharing.

Thanks Jackie, I really just rediscovered them and am having lots of fun bringing them back to life.

Well fellows, some really cool cars and great restoration work by JDFonz.  What I have for today, is one of my favorite cars although in '55 I couldn't convince Dad to buy one and he selected the 4 door sedan instead.  Here is a 1955 Chevy Nomad model purchased from a new "dealer".  Normally I have been getting cars from the Walgreens/CVS display rack but they have stopped carrying cars at the moment.  So this is from the "Circle K" store that serves as a quick market store for our local gas station.  It is at 1/50 scale, full interior, opening doors and (as best I can remember) full prototype chrome package and all for $6.99 !

The chrome trim appears to be very close to the prototype including (although hard to see in this picture) the word "Nomad" on the rear fender just ahead of the taillight. Note "wind wings" and opening door. 

Here the model displays what I remember as the actual prototype chrome treatment of the rear door of the Nomad.  I also remember from our '55 sedan that those are the correct taillights.  Not yet the big fins of the '57 or the giant wings of the '59.

Here is the front view of the grill.  This is also as I remember the '55, even including the hood ornament and the big Chevy "bow tie" symbol in the center.  This is an accurate depiction of the '55 vintage.

Well there is the car that I simply could not convince Dad was the right choice.  As I recall he liked the fact that it was a "station wagon" but didn't like the 2 doors.  A few years later in '62 the family would move up to a 4 Door station wagon but it wasn't a Nomad!

Best wishes

Don

My wife just bought me this NYC bus. It’s 1:43 scale, so it’s a little big, but I think it looks great under the EL. 

Must be freshly shopped.  No NYC bus stayed that white on top for very long. 

@coach joe posted:

Must be freshly shopped.  No NYC bus stayed that white on top for very long. 

Very true! It’s such a nice model, I don’t have the heart to weather it.