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

@p51 posted:

Nah, the issue with that was, they didn't roll any more than a Jeep would, but they marketed them as a 'sports vehicle' to younger people who didn't realize it had a high center of gravity. A guy I later met who worked at a dealer which sold them said that most rollovers were from 20-something college girls who got one because it looked cool and treated it like a lower-slung car.

Anyone familiar with vehicles of that type (which I very much was) would never come close to rolling one.

Lee I was just kidding, I figured anyone that had ever driven any jeep CJ and older would realize the Samurai had a high COG.  Marketing is where the problem was.  Just like the old 3 wheeled ATVs.  People watched the commercials of professional riders doin incredible things and bought them and let little Johnny have at it until he rolled it over on himself and broke some bones.  Bye bye 3 wheelers.

@coach joe posted:

Lee I was just kidding, I figured anyone that had ever driven any jeep CJ and older would realize the Samurai had a high COG.  Marketing is where the problem was.  Just like the old 3 wheeled ATVs.  People watched the commercials of professional riders doin incredible things and bought them and let little Johnny have at it until he rolled it over on himself and broke some bones.  Bye bye 3 wheelers.

Joe, I had no way to know you were kidding as so many people back then asked if I'd rolled the thing (as if you couldn't just look and tell it'd never rolled) and still does on those rare occasions when it comes up.

I must admit, of all the vehicles I've owned throughout my life, that is the one I miss the most. You couldn't go very fast in one, but it was a blast to drive, especially in the climate I lived in at the time, in North Florida.

I agree fully about the marketing for Suzuki; Samurais were marketed the same way sports cars were, and young people bought them and drove them outside the envelope of what would be safe for something like that. I grew up in a college town, so several rolled there, from mostly young people who'd been given them after high school or for college by parents who didn't think about it head of time (or more likely, never drove anything like that themselves).

The  local racing team assembles early this morning for the two hour drive north to the WG race track upstate.  The mechanic, the driver, and the cheerleading squad are along for the trip and expecting a day and night of fun and excitement!  The Ford F100 easily pulls the '63 Stingray, a favorite for the race on the 4th...

@Capetrainman posted:

The  local racing team assembles early this morning for the two hour drive north to the WG race track upstate.  The mechanic, the driver, and the cheerleading squad are along for the trip and expecting a day and night of fun and excitement!  The Ford F100 easily pulls the '63 Stingray, a favorite for the race on the 4th...

Now that's what I call a racing Team'... Great shot Paul'.. Very nice photo work!!...👍🌟😃

@TomlinsonRunRR posted:

OK, I’ll go out on a limb … I couldn't quite tell, but it looks like the yellow car has a large chrome ring centered on the front grill.  Without researching body lines, it immediately made me think “Studebaker” (and then “Tucker”).

Agreed, the other models should be easy to find — especially the white VW, as this thread recently showed .

Gotta love those doodlebugs; have fun with this project!

Tomlinson Run Railroad

'49 or '50 Ford.

@Capetrainman posted:

The  local racing team assembles early this morning for the two hour drive north to the WG race track upstate.  The mechanic, the driver, and the cheerleading squad are along for the trip and expecting a day and night of fun and excitement!  The Ford F100 easily pulls the '63 Stingray, a favorite for the race on the 4th...

That's one hot car and an even hotter team!

@Capetrainman posted:

The  local racing team assembles early this morning for the two hour drive north to the WG race track upstate.  The mechanic, the driver, and the cheerleading squad are along for the trip and expecting a day and night of fun and excitement!  The Ford F100 easily pulls the '63 Stingray, a favorite for the race on the 4th...

Great shot Paul! It just shows I need to get a stingray for my layout! If I get that I don't think the ladies will mind if it's a Ford or a Dodge!

The Stingray is cool!  I have a ‘57 Vette on my layout.  That is as far as I can stretch it for a steam-diesel transition era, unless I just decide it is fantasy day!  😄

Mike...thanks...a "Stingray" would be a great addition to your layout!  The ladies seem to love the roar of the 350 cube in the silver '63!

Mark, I believe it's a '56 up on the ramp having a loose tailpipe checked out, as the '65 GTO waits patiently for the attendant...

the '63 "Stingray" (lower left hand corner) showed up at one of the Friday night rallies last summer at the corner of Summer and North Main...

@Capetrainman posted:

the '63 "Stingray" (lower left hand corner) showed up at one of the Friday night rallies last summer at the corner of Summer and North Main...

Great photo Paul, Rummer has it that there is going to be a get together tomorrow on the corner of Railroad Ave. and 7th St., I will do my best to get some photos as I plan on being in the area!

@ChuckHunter posted:

Chuck, I like that you have both old and new stuff on your layout! It's just like real life, the only thing is I still like the older stuff better!

Well guys I was right the folks all showed up at the corner of Railroad Ave. and 7th Street. They took over the parking lots for the hobby store and Red Owl store!

Heck there was so many people showing up that they even took over part of the train station parking. The Police were a little worried that some might get pout of had so they had the local Medic units standing by! Which turned out ok as they added more light to see the cars better!

The nice thing is nobody got out of line, and everyone enjoyed themselves! The must have known someone was watching them from a distance!

Mike, that's a lot of nice cars.  I think the presence of the Batmobile may have clued in some folks that someone was watching. 

@Mark Boyce posted:

Mike, that's a lot of nice cars.  I think the presence of the Batmobile may have clued in some folks that someone was watching. 

But he didn't show up till right at the end! LOL

@mike g. posted:

But he didn't show up till right at the end! LOL

Oh yes.  Now I see the space the Batmobile occupies was in previous photographs with other action. 

A question - does that 'apple green' MG TD have a pencil sharpener under the floor boards?  Looks awfully similar to several at the 'Abington on the Thames Ltd' factory.  And, BTW, you have a great collection of cars, very nice!

Mike G., I love that Indy 500 Pace Car.

Hi guys I hope your all having a great Wednesday!

@Chuck242 Chuck the MG TD Has no pencil sharpener.

@coach joe Joe I am glad you like it, here is another one. it's Camaro SS

I have ordered only a few vehicles, most of them in the last month or so for my AFT set.  When I buy an AFT oriented vehicle, I some times buy another car to start building my car collection.

However, the sellers (and sometimes the manufacturers) don't seem to understand scale.  I would be interested to know if others here have had these same issues.

First off I ordered a forklift that was listed as 1:50 on the box.   Not sure what size it really was, but it would have been too big even for G scale.  The dozer in front I think is 1:50, but anyway the forklift would crush my 1:48 flatcars.

While I prefer 1:48 we all know there is not a lot of that size around.  So for the Chevy Blazer that was with the train I got one that was 1:43.  At the same time, I bought from the same seller a Dodge WC54 4X4 that was also advertised as 1:43.  This is what arrived just a few hours ago:

I measured the Blazer and it is right on for 1:43.  The eBay seller shipped them together and neither had a box, so it should have been obvious to them that the scales were off (this is a small 1-2 person company; how do I know - I had other issues getting these cars).  I think the seller knew what they were doing.  The seller's ad said returns not accepted, so I guess I will have to go through eBay and PayPal the get refunded.

I have done 5 orders and two were not correct.  Is this common for toy vehicles?

I think so...l just got in a "(1//43)". Mack wrecker, that is grossly undersized (3/16?). S gauge? Sellers are clueless, or just pick what they think is popular scale.

We have a bunch. Trying to make them all fit into about 1952.

I just came from Menards in Wausau, WI and found the new 1957 Dodge trucks. They also have 1958 Plymouth Furys in different colors. I found the trucks on the website, but I did not see the cars there. Truck is 4&1/4" and car is 4&3/8" long.

I mentioned in another post of my need for a concrete truck.  I found this set of 1:50 scale trucks at Amazon for around $20 and free shipping.  They are diecast too.  Might be a bit too modern for late steam early diesel era, but a little weathering and my concrete plant will finally be selling and shipping.  I calculated the difference between 1:43 and 1:50 for the average full size truck, and it was only a bit more than an inch.

@CAPPilot posted:

I have ordered only a few vehicles, most of them in the last month or so for my AFT set.  When I buy an AFT oriented vehicle, I some times buy another car to start building my car collection.

However, the sellers (and sometimes the manufacturers) don't seem to understand scale.  I would be interested to know if others here have had these same issues.

First off I ordered a forklift that was listed as 1:50 on the box.   Not sure what size it really was, but it would have been too big even for G scale.  The dozer in front I think is 1:50, but anyway the forklift would crush my 1:48 flatcars.

While I prefer 1:48 we all know there is not a lot of that size around.  So for the Chevy Blazer that was with the train I got one that was 1:43.  At the same time, I bought from the same seller a Dodge WC54 4X4 that was also advertised as 1:43.  This is what arrived just a few hours ago:

I measured the Blazer and it is right on for 1:43.  The eBay seller shipped them together and neither had a box, so it should have been obvious to them that the scales were off (this is a small 1-2 person company; how do I know - I had other issues getting these cars).  I think the seller knew what they were doing.  The seller's ad said returns not accepted, so I guess I will have to go through eBay and PayPal the get refunded.

I have done 5 orders and two were not correct.  Is this common for toy vehicles?

Ron thanks for sharing. These eBay sellers don’t understand when they say “No returns accepted” when you file a claim and you win you don’t have to return the item they think by putting that you can’t return it for a refund. So file a claim eBay frowns on sellers that don’t accept returns I hope you win.

I’ve enjoyed all the pictures and information folks have shared on cars and trucks. There are a few vehicles on our layout. I’ve picked them up here and there over the years. Some of the 1:43 scale cars are too big next to the 1:48 or 1:50 cars. I have not decided on permanent locations yet, but move them around now and then.

@mike g. posted:

Well guys I was right the folks all showed up at the corner of Railroad Ave. and 7th Street. They took over the parking lots for the hobby store and Red Owl store!

Heck there was so many people showing up that they even took over part of the train station parking. The Police were a little worried that some might get pout of had so they had the local Medic units standing by! Which turned out ok as they added more light to see the cars better!

The nice thing is nobody got out of line, and everyone enjoyed themselves! The must have known someone was watching them from a distance!

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

@lee drennen posted:

Ron thanks for sharing. These eBay sellers don’t understand when they say “No returns accepted” when you file a claim and you win you don’t have to return the item they think by putting that you can’t return it for a refund. So file a claim eBay frowns on sellers that don’t accept returns I hope you win.

Actually, there was no win involved.  Before I contacted eBay/PayPal on this, I sent a message to the new eBay seller explaining this was not as advertised.  Within an hour after I sent the email, the seller refunded me and apologized.  According to the seller, this was part of recently deceased dad's vast collection and is trying to sell it off.   Taking at face value, I guess I can understand.

I plan to do more research on each car before I buy online, or just wait until October York.

I love it Mike.  A while back I was on Die Cast Direct's web site and they had several Indy Pace cars including both of yours.  I thought about buying one of each that they had and starting to collect them.  Then I remembered  had "collected" enough vehicles over the years and couldn't possibly ever have a layout big enough to display them all.

Coach and Mike...great find on the pace cars!  Nice addition to your layouts...

Well I don't normally have much to post on this thread, but I was recently able to vastly increase both the size (1 to 2) and realism of my taxi cab fleet serving my depot.  The new acquisition was an ERTL 1959 Checker yellow cab. I don't really know the scale but I would guess 1/43 as most of the cars seem to be in that range.  Anyway here is my new taxi:

As you can see, the new taxi is considerably more realistic than my prior one, although the "cartoon" taxi does fit in with the overall toy look of my layout so I may keep it just for laughs.

Just for fun, I posed the new taxi with what is labeled to be an O scale figure and the size is not too bad.  The figure may (as many are) somewhat oversized as well.  He will have to duck his head if he wants to ride! 

Best wishes everyone

Don

The Saturday night rally at Morrison Door started up again last night...attendance was not great but hopefully will get better!  You can always count on the GM guys to show up with their supporters  The pizza guy was there as usual...seems to enjoy giving pizza away for the bubble?

@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 am not sure what brand it is. I am going to have to put my magnifier glasses on to try and read it!

I don't have a lot of time, so I just handed out a bunch of likes! Sorry guys!

Don the ERTL '59 Checker Cab is 1/43 according to ERTL.  I have 2 of them to service the passengers at the train station.

Capetrainman, MOPAR representin with that Hemi powered Charger.  That's my favorite but that little red and white two seater is running a close second.  Is that an Austin Healy?

John

@coach joe. Thank you for the data on my ERTL checker cab. Good to know the scale.
Besr wishes

Don

@coach joe posted:

Capetrainman, MOPAR representin with that Hemi powered Charger.  That's my favorite but that little red and white two seater is running a close second.  Is that an Austin Healy?

Coach, the GM crew should never underestimate the power of the "Charger!"  In fact, it's not uncommon for the "Chrysler" guys to challenge the "Chevelle" group...that could happen again soon

The little red / white two seater is as you mentioned, an AH "3000!"  One of my favorites in the early days and right now...

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!

John

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

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

@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!

Well guys, I should have talked to you all before I started my Starbucks to Coors delivery truck transformation. Come to find out that Isopropyl Alcohol removes some paints from plastics! LOL

But at least I got a start!

I hope you all have a great week, I will be getting a little train room as long as there is a heat warning! Lucky me!

Nice start Mike.  Can't wait to see the finished product.

Mike, it says MG TC.  If I may, allow me to provide a little background.  I like MG's, and they are a prominent part of my Train layout.

The MG (Morris Garages) "T" series was introduced in 1936, thereafter, shortly before WWII a few changes were made, causing the T series model 'B' to be introduced. Hence, the earlier model was designated as the TA model.  No one uses the word 'model' though, simply TA and TB.  After the war, with minimal changes again, and to jump start the English economy, the MG TC was introduced and is credited for launching the "sports car' craze, especially among service men returning home.  These three models are all Right Hand Drive with tall skinny (4.5" x 19") wheels look very much alike.

In 1950 the TD was introduced, a better suspension, Left Hand Drive, and people loved it.  The last of the line are the TF's, headlights molded into the fenders, sleeker, faster, and still popular today.  The TE was never made - I recall reading that the 'E' may have stood for Experimental, but who knows.  The most important thing is that YOU HAVE A MG 'T' series on your layout.  A 'tip of the hat' to you sir.

I am on my 3rd TC and drive it often, and here are a few photos of "Abington on the Thames', my train layout MG distributor.

The MG motto is "Safety Fast", although no longer a daily driver, it's great for around town, grocery runs and local car meets.  Almost as much fun as Trains, and you've got plenty of them!  Enjoy!

Chuck, I have always been interested in MGs since I rode in one when I was about 20.  Thank you for all the information.  I never even knew what MG stood for!

I have been working on a printed plastic McKeen car, and included with that "kit" was an extra port-holed and rounded McKeen rear body.  I decided to build a McKeen bus similar to a vintage photo of such a critter at the Omaha shops, but mine on a Corgi MACK AC chassis.  That l just finished.  I extended the Corgi with a brass plate and repainted in my road's colors

Mike, thanks for taking the time to advise the brand...that's a new one on me.  Sharp car and love the color!  I'll post my MGB later today...always wanted one, but it never happened until I just got the 1/43 version

@Chuck242 posted:

Mike, it says MG TC.  If I may, allow me to provide a little background.  I like MG's, and they are a prominent part of my Train layout.

The MG (Morris Garages) "T" series was introduced in 1936, thereafter, shortly before WWII a few changes were made, causing the T series model 'B' to be introduced. Hence, the earlier model was designated as the TA model.  No one uses the word 'model' though, simply TA and TB.  After the war, with minimal changes again, and to jump start the English economy, the MG TC was introduced and is credited for launching the "sports car' craze, especially among service men returning home.  These three models are all Right Hand Drive with tall skinny (4.5" x 19") wheels look very much alike.

In 1950 the TD was introduced, a better suspension, Left Hand Drive, and people loved it.  The last of the line are the TF's, headlights molded into the fenders, sleeker, faster, and still popular today.  The TE was never made - I recall reading that the 'E' may have stood for Experimental, but who knows.  The most important thing is that YOU HAVE A MG 'T' series on your layout.  A 'tip of the hat' to you sir.

I am on my 3rd TC and drive it often, and here are a few photos of "Abington on the Thames', my train layout MG distributor.

The MG motto is "Safety Fast", although no longer a daily driver, it's great for around town, grocery runs and local car meets.  Almost as much fun as Trains, and you've got plenty of them!  Enjoy!

Chuck, that's quite an impressive collection of MG's on your layout!  Wouldn't mind seeing a pic of the one you drive

You bet, here you go Paul, On the table, and as she really is. The radiator cap features the MG 'Midge' (aka Mascot), grill color should match upholstery, front and rear matching license plates, she is pretty much original, paint shows nice patina, the wife insisted that I add turn signals and seat belts, which were not included when they were made.  Our first was BRG (British Racing Green) with Tan interior, number two was extracted from a chicken coop, Red over Red, and this is the current one, Sequoia Creme with Red.  So, as you can see, I prefer prewar and early postwar era...cars and trains.

@Chuck242_- Great story about the history of the MG T series.  I was a Triumph man myself, having a TR-3A from 1959 as my first car...Loved it! The A had the "wide mouth" grill as opposed to the slender TR-3 grill and in typical English fashion, came with a hand crank (there was a factory manufactured passage (i.e. hole) through the grill and radiator for the shaft) in case..."the dynamo failed" .   Had friends with TC's although that was getting sort of old by 1962.  Your story could have continued with the emergence of the MGA (then B) a beautiful  streamlined (by comparison) sports car, much more modern looking.  And let's not forget the MG "Midget" , AH "Sprite" and Triumph small sports cars that allowed those with smaller budgets to jump on the sports car wagon.  Great story and a great scene on your layout.

Best Wishes

Don

My exposure to MG involved my brother and l in our mother's '54 Chevy (power glide...eww!) racing a TD, gotten as a graduation gift by a farm boy classmate, the PG '54's had a whopping?? 125HP,  on zigzag, property corner roads. We outcornered and outran him, but it was Rocky MTN  experienced driver , not the car.  My second exposure was helping an old girl friend car shop and we test drove an MG B, and then l reluctantly convinced her that a '78 Camaro 6 automatic (again, eww!!) was a more utilitarian choice.

Spot on Don, I traveled the same path, in addition to the TC's, my train table has a 67 AH 3000 and a 66 TR4A, both of which I owned and enjoyed.  The layout has those, plus a Bug Eye - our trains are our memories, and the little 4 wheel things are much more affordable.  I have the BRG MG B with trailer on the layout too....somewhere.  Your TR3A was a dream car, my best friend in HS (still in touch with him) had a spiffy MG A - he's a train guy also, Garden Rail Road type, however he is over the top meticulous and talented, I can't touch the level of his quality work.  Train guys sure do bring a lot to the game.

Hi guys I hope your all having a great day!

@Chuck242 what a great collection and some real beauties you have to drive! I would take one in a heart beat! But to be honest I have always been an American Muscle car guy! Chevy and Dodge! Never really got into Fords.

I am glad you shared your photos and the story as I learned from all of it and that is the best part of this forum! LEARNING!

@colorado hirailer Very Cool! I have never seen one of those either in real life or on the big screen! It makes a lot of since!

Well as for me guys after spending all day going from one Dr. Appointment to another for the CEO and I, I was able to get home and get the cab of my old Starbucks truck stripped of its green paint, along with the visor. The visor will get a chrome paint job and the truck silver, then the logo's will go on in time!

Chuck, like Mark I had no idea that MG stood for Morris Garage.  I've got a few Match Box Morris vans and would never think the same company made those sleek little sports cars.

Colorado Hirailer, nice job on the McKeen.

Mike, nothing like progress.  Thanks for the update.

@Mark Boyce posted:

Chuck, I have always been interested in MGs since I rode in one when I was about 20.  Thank you for all the information.  I never even knew what MG stood for!

Monkey Glands

Maurice Ginsberg

Money Grabber

Just for a few.

@Chuck242 posted:

You bet, here you go Paul, On the table, and as she really is. The radiator cap features the MG 'Midge' (aka Mascot), grill color should match upholstery, front and rear matching license plates, she is pretty much original, paint shows nice patina, the wife insisted that I add turn signals and seat belts, which were not included when they were made.  Our first was BRG (British Racing Green) with Tan interior, number two was extracted from a chicken coop, Red over Red, and this is the current one, Sequoia Creme with Red.  So, as you can see, I prefer prewar and early postwar era...cars and trains.

I have a friend who owns, and sometimes drives, a TC that looks exactly like that cream colored dandy.

My MGs were all MGAs; a 1500, a 1500 Twin Cam, and a 1600.  I lusted after one of my professor's hardtop.  Navy blue with a blue and white interior.

BTW, I still hate Lucas electronics and SU carbs.  Later in the game I learned to replace the electricals and to replace the SUs with Webers....just in time to get orders to report to APG, MD.  Couldn't take it with me.

We have two MGA Coupes in the club - they are really sharp, one has an after market AC.  Nice, considering we are in AZ Valley of the Sun.  You have a keen eye Tom.  When I was at Ft Belvoir I had my TR4A, also had it at Ft Devens, fun little thing for sure.  The TR on my layout is an exact match, so the Trains keep me in touch, long after the cars are gone.  One of these days I am going to build each of the houses we have owned and put them on the table too.  They will have garages of course..

@Forty Rod posted:

Monkey Glands

Maurice Ginsberg

Money Grabber

Just for a few.

Booker T and the MGs

Mark...oh Yeah!  Green Onions, over and over....loud.

I was in Walgreens yesterday to pick up a prescription and they had a display with cars and trucks. Most were modern vehicles but these two were among them. I immediately grabbed them because vehicles in 1/4 " scale are hard to come by. They need some weathering and touching up to get into my 50"s era. 

1/43 MGB just added to the layout waiting to tank up for the weekend  Also never new MG stood for "Morris Garage."  Still learning in life...

@Capetrainman posted:

1/43 MGB just added to the layout waiting to tank up for the weekend  Also never new MG stood for "Morris Garage."  Still learning in life...

The MGB looks like the car I rode in when I was 20.  That was 1976.

Mark, as we say, the "good ole days!"

@Capetrainman posted:

Mark, as we say, the "good ole days!"

Yes indeed!

Converted Athearn O ...

Afternoon guys, sure are some sharp looking cars and trucks! I wish we had a Walgreens near us!

Well as for me I have been working on my Coors delivery truck transformation. I was able to get the inside of the cab painted, the box painted silver and added some chrome to the dash, steering wheel and the sun visor!

While I was at it I thought I should get a driver for the truck so I found one of the only sitting guys I had and painted him up in blue jeans and a bright orange safety shirt!

With his arms crossed I guess he will be just waiting to be loaded! LOL

I hope you all have a great weekend!

Hi guys, just a quick update. Instead of waiting till tomorrow I was able to spray the cab with some silver paint. I am going to let it dry overnight and then in the morning I plan on putting a nice clear coat on both it and the box! I will let you know how things go!

I hope you all have a AMAZING weekend!

Looking good Mike!!  

@Mark Boyce posted:

Looking good Mike!!  

Thanks Mark, the wife has company so I went out and put the clear coat on it so it could dry overnight! Now all I have to do is find some clear decal paper that I can use my printer on to make the logo for the side of the truck!

Some emergency equipment from an earlier incarnation of my layout.

1930 something Ford stake body truck.

Bringing back good memories. 

While home from college one summer, I helped a friend rebuild the engine in a mid-50's MGB.  We spent the last half of the summer cruising around town in it.  What a fun car to drive.  Where did you find the model?  I would consider getting one for my layout.

John

@CA John posted:

Bringing back good memories.

While home from college one summer, I helped a friend rebuild the engine in a mid-50's MGB.  We spent the last half of the summer cruising around town in it.  What a fun car to drive.  Where did you find the model?  I would consider getting one for my layout.

John

That's a mid '60s MGB. I had one just like it.

The import guys returning from a weekend at the "shore" with their ladies and tanking up...a good time was had by all  The Porsche guy hauled his "teardrop" trailer along for overnight accommodations, but the MGB guy had to make other arrangements...

CA John...you asked about my MGB in the picture above...the brand is "Atlas Norev" and I just purchased it on the big auction site.  I may have gotten the last one of that brand, but there are others for sale similiar to mine in British racing green.  My MGB has the steering wheel "American" while some of the others have the steering wheel British, in case that makes any difference to you...

Capetrainman - that is the sharpest MGB i have seen on a layout.  Very nice, great detail, alloy wheels too.

SIRT - where did you find that Boars Head Truck, I have searched several sites since seeing yours.  Love it.

Thanks to all for sharing great stuff.

Chuck, thanks for the comment on the MGB!

The '58 Vette is running hot in the 90 degree temps...waiting to pull into Ethyl's gas station...

He finally catches a spot at the pump as the attendant diagnoses a bad thermostat and tells the driver he should have a replacement in stock!

The guy in the black VW is hauling a "tear-drop" trailer to the shore for the weekend...the weekend weather remains hot and humid in the 90's...

Don’t have a lot of time to post but I’ve been wanting to show this for weeks!

picked up this Tonkin 1:53 Consolidated Freightways piggyback in Strasburg about a month ago!

Definitely has som size to it!

I went to check out and had forgot it(big trip). My dad didn’t think I was Going to buy it so he goes “Stephen, if your not gonna get this I will” , he didn’t realize I had set it down and forgotten it. Just a cool truck

A straight load of 6 x 8 ties arrive at the "Charles Street Yard" on the warmest Saturday of the summer...the General Foreman checks the tally, while the forklift guy begins to unload the trailer, as two free-riders jump into the Hills Bros. Coffee box for the ride east.  The yard guy takes the liberty of helping himself to a cold one....

@Capetrainman posted:

A straight load of 6 x 8 ties arrive at the "Charles Street Yard" on the warmest Saturday of the summer...the General Foreman checks the tally, while the forklift guy begins to unload the trailer, as two free-riders jump into the Hills Bros. Coffee box for the ride east.  The yard guy takes the liberty of helping himself to a cold one....

Mmmm ... mocha :-).  Great scenes and stories!

A little traffic back-up on South Main...the "Vette" tried to outrun the "Mustang" and the law intervened...