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GTR posted:
That’s more like it a very nice collection. Who makes the school bus?
School bus - has a pull out stop sign , opening side door , and opening back exit door , its a pull back , and go thing , marked - made in china , Schylling North Andover, MA
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PAUL ROMANO posted:
Divco milk delivery trucks at NJ Hirailers.
These trucks were all over when I was a kid.
You had better get that milk into a cooler, as it won't stay fresh long in that sun! 
Nice scene BTW!
GTR posted:School bus - has a pull out stop sign , opening side door , and opening back exit door , its a pull back , and go thing , marked - made in china , Schylling North Andover, MA
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I saw that same school bus in my local CVS (also in Mass.) a few months ago. It was in with the $6.00 cars and when it rang up at $12.00 at the cash register, being in a frugal frame of mind I passed on it. Of course, when I went back to get it weeks later, it was gone. It struck me that this model had customizing/upgrading potential.
Tomlinson Run Railroad (still kicking myself :-)
TOMLINSONRUNRR, I saw several on E bay just yesterday...reasonable prices'... They were on the 1/43 die cast vehicles page'...
Divcos appear to have been everywhere but where l frequented as a kid. Or maybe l just don't remember them. I always have to establish, "where and when". They existed in 1940, so...did any Colorado dairy use them at that time?
I took at Revell kit and some Microscale decals to create this Esso tanker.
Neal Jeter
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Taxis at the station, Checker cabs and GM buses at NJ Hirailers.
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Nice selection of cabs, Paul'... and wow' , what a station'......
Paul, Seeing all those yellow taxis (and buses) reminds me of a unit train. :-) I see now that having a single taxi can't possibly tell the story. A station needs LOTS of taxis coming and going.
The NJ Highrailers have lots of wonderful vignettes. Thanks for sharing them with us.
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Lionlman posted:I took at Revell kit and some Microscale decals to create this Esso tanker.
Neal Jeter
I have a friend who just got one of these and wants to know how to make a windshield for it. Any suggestions?
A Divco milk delivery truck remains on my wish list but like Rattler21 I do have a Road Champs Good Yumor truck. Let's peak in on the Tomlinson Run Railroad and see what's shake'n ...
Harry, the Good Yumor Man, like so many others isn't ready for summer to end. So, Harry has diversified his ice cream truck business and managed to protect himself from the elements as well:
Here's a Boy Named Sous Chef and Chef Chuck Wagon checking out Harry's modifications. Notice the big grin on Harry's face in this close-up -- yup, he's the Good Yumor Man alright. By keeping both his hands off the wheel, Harry is dreaming of a future modification -- autonomous driving:
The spotted dog keeps the food inspectors at bay while the hotdog provides shade and rain protection fore and aft:
Truly inspired and a little bit hungry now, Chef Wagon checks out "what's for dinner" at the rear of the truck. It's the first time a simple food staple has "cast shade" on so eminent a chef ... :
Now featuring cold and hot treats, Harry says he's ready to say "Play ball!" right up to when the snow flies. (Somebody'd better remind him to first move the ice cream cases, then step on the gas pedal or the slush will arrive early this year.)
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I would take a very thin/.010 window glazing from a structure kit or from a retailer. Place inside the cab, and form it, and trim to size. I have this kit, and have yet to build it. Funny, I've been wondering why the many I see built have no windows. Now I know why. I don't understand why Revell , did not include windows.....
Quarter Gauger 48 posted:I would take a very thin/.010 window glazing from a structure kit or from a retailer. Place inside the cab, and form it, and trim to size. I have this kit, and have yet to build it. Funny, I've been wondering why the many I see built have no windows. Now I know why. I don't understand why Revell , did not include windows.....
I just had a brainstorm: could you carve a solid piece of wood to fit the space on the outside and vacuform a transparent windshield?
Just brainstorming here because I've never done any vacuforming.
Forty Rod posted:Quarter Gauger 48 posted:I would take a very thin/.010 window glazing from a structure kit or from a retailer. Place inside the cab, and form it, and trim to size. I have this kit, and have yet to build it. Funny, I've been wondering why the many I see built have no windows. Now I know why. I don't understand why Revell , did not include windows.....
I just had a brainstorm: could you carve a solid piece of wood to fit the space on the outside and vacuform a transparent windshield?
Just brainstorming here because I've never done any vacuforming.
I imagine that could be done. Another method would be to fill the inside of the cab with heavy foil. Outline all the windows, and cut clear plastic to the outlines and you'd have your windows....... When I build my kit, I'll determine what method I'll use... Most likely, I'll drop in plastic. I've used that method many times. Fast and easy'...
Forty Rod posted:I have a friend who just got one of these and wants to know how to make a windshield for it. Any suggestions?
For the stake bed truck, I found clear plastic to be difficult because of the complex curves of the windshield frame. Instead I used a piece of clear packing tape..the 2" wide stuff. It sticks easily to the narrow windshield frame from the inside. And naturally conforms to the curve of the windshield. Contrary to what I thought would happen, it has not really gotten noticeably dusty since I placed this on the layout four years ago:
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Great idea' .. is the sticky side facing the inside or outside?.. Very nice looking scene you have there John'....
Quarter Gauger 48 posted:Great idea' .. is the sticky side facing the inside or outside?.. Very nice looking scene you have there John'....
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Sticky side out, so it sticks to the inside of the widshield frame. I had told myself I should apply a light coat of Gloss Clear to prevent any long term dust build up. But I forgot. And it looks like it did not matter!
And thanks!
That packing tape is a good product. I will give it a try. Funny coincidence, we just used it yesterday with the GKs school project'... Good tip John'...Thanks for posting'...
