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

Thanks for the kind words on my 1:1 scale Jeep, I wasn't sure where to put that but I wanted it here...

Naturally, I have a few O scale Jeeps (and other US vehicles that are correct for stateside 1943) on my layout:

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MELGAR

Lee. Thanks for posting your 1.1 Jeep and also the ones on your layout both are beautiful and you should be proud

Ron. Love that video with your vehicles very realistic. Thanks for stopping by 

Mel. Your Jeep looks great also thanks for posting it 

Patrick. Nice pic looks like you bought the new Bullnose Kenworth I have about 3 of them now. I’m working on one making it a tandem axle. Don’t forget the International emeryville will be out soon by the same company IXO

BigFoot has just been released in 1:43 by Greenlight. I just happen to have a Ford flat car to bring it to town on. This truck should make some great photo op's.

Gary. Thanks for posting and the heads up! I really like that background that shell station reminds me of the one in my home town of Flat River, Mo. the building is still there but doesn’t look like it once did thanks for the memory 

Thanks Lee, The Shell station was created from a $1.00 broken large Plasticville gas station. It is a copy of the Shell at the end of our street growing up in Detroit. That building is still there as an auto repair place. 

My only Jeep has arrived to investigate the A-Team van parked near a Patriot missle.

That jeep driver better be careful. The A Team is more dangerous than the missile.

I finally got a chance to do some modeling'.  I can't believe it was back in April, when we were discussing the 1955 Willys Aero Bermuda'..   I had to build a small diorama to show case this little beauty.  I must say this is the best detailed die cast model I have, I think the  detailing is second to none and as good if not better than Franklin Mint,  Brooklyn, Match Box Classics, etc.  The glass is the best I've seen.  They detailed the vent window locks, and dash board features.  I am very impressed with this company, Esval Models.  the one I have is 215 of 250,limited edition.  Also first time I paid $100.00 plus for a 1:43 die cast car.  I will admit the quality is worth it.  The Bermuda is the most desired collectable classic car of all the Willys , as it was produced only one year.  They sold for just under $2,000.00 in 1955.  Today if you are lucky to find one,  fully restored, it will run well over 200K..

Let's take a ride in the country'..

QG48,

I have been wondering and waiting for when you were going to post this. The model and diorama are excellent.

MELGAR

MELGAR posted:

QG48,

I have been wondering and waiting for when you were going to post this. The model and diorama are excellent.

MELGAR

Thanks so much Mel'.  It has just been one thing after another.  But finally some free time for what's really important'... (LOL)...  I must say I just researched the Esval  web site.  They are a premiere model company'.. Surprised we haven't heard more about them.  As you know I bought this car back in April.  I just took it out of the box on Friday and was blown away with the detail.  if a modeler likes  the european cars of the 30s, they  would like what Esval offers'...

The Willys Aero has no styling excesses. Just a simple and elegant design. The model looks to be exceptional as well.

MELGAR

MELGAR posted:

The Willys Aero has no styling excesses. Just a simple and elegant design. The model looks to be exceptional as well.

MELGAR

You are absolutely correct mel'.  Elegant and simple'.. I think that is why it is appealing.  It is surprising that sales of them wasn't greater.  But 1955 was a record year for GM and their best year to date for overall sales in one model year.  By 1957 it was pretty much over for all the private labels.  Now days, all those private labels are worth small fortunes.... in the collector car circles..

QuarterGauger, that is one magnificent car!

Looks like you did QG48 what a beautiful car and thanks for posting 

AMCDave has a thread going on about the New Atlantis White 3000 gas truck coming out and it's a great thread he's really doing some leg work on it.  I would like to see what you guys have done with your White 3000 trucks. Here's one of mine 

lee drennen posted:

AMCDave has a thread going on about the New Atlantis White 3000 gas truck coming out and it's a great thread he's really doing some leg work on it.  I would like to see what you guys have done with your White 3000 trucks. Here's one of mine 

Looks absolutely terrific Lee!!!  BRAVO!!

Picked up my first Bowser 53' 1:48 trailer ever, I really like.

Quarter Gauger 48 posted:

I finally got a chance to do some modeling'.  I can't believe it was back in April, when we were discussing the 1955 Willys Aero Bermuda'..   I had to build a small diorama to show case this little beauty.  I must say this is the best detailed die cast model I have, I think the  detailing is second to none and as good if not better than Franklin Mint,  Brooklyn, Match Box Classics, etc.  The glass is the best I've seen.  They detailed the vent window locks, and dash board features.  I am very impressed with this company, Esval Models.  the one I have is 215 of 250,limited edition.  Also first time I paid $100.00 plus for a 1:43 die cast car.  I will admit the quality is worth it.  The Bermuda is the most desired collectable classic car of all the Willys , as it was produced only one year.  They sold for just under $2,000.00 in 1955.  Today if you are lucky to find one,  fully restored, it will run well over 200K..

Let's take a ride in the country'..

That is one fantastic model Quarter Gauger 48.

One would think it is the real thing, thanks for sharing.