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

That's a lot of deals he needs to make.  No pun intended.

End of season get-together last night at the farmhouse at Sunset Farm...

@Capetrainman posted:

End of season get-together last night at the farmhouse at Sunset Farm...

Looks like a great turnout Paul! I bet everyone is living it up before Fall really gets here! Wonderful shot!

The Twin Pines Resort and Supper Club is having a soft open to make sure food and service is up to north woods standards.

This is a section I have been working on. Just needs additional detail, but that can wait until other sections are presentable.  In no particular order the vehicles are: Solido 1950 GMC Sedan; Solido Packard Super Eight; Jat Ming 1948 Ford Woody 1:43;  Jat Ming 1950 GMC Pickup 1:43; Italian made Lincoln Continental.  I picked up a bunch of these at auction several years ago but first time on the layout.

Jeff, those are some great looking cars folks have driven to Twin Pines!

Some busses.  First bus is a French model that approximates a Chicago old look bus.

Second bus is a toy bus customized as a trolley bus.

3rd bus is a 1:43 scale Routemaster bus.

Marx trailer with Midgetoy tractor.  The Midgetoy tractor was the tractor provided with the 6431 piggyback car.

The last rally of the season was held at Bob's Country Store last night...the lot was full!

@ScoutingDad posted:

The Twin Pines Resort and Supper Club is having a soft open to make sure food and service is up to north woods standards.

This is a section I have been working on. Just needs additional detail, but that can wait until other sections are presentable.  In no particular order the vehicles are: Solido 1950 GMC Sedan; Solido Packard Super Eight; Jat Ming 1948 Ford Woody 1:43;  Jat Ming 1950 GMC Pickup 1:43; Italian made Lincoln Continental.  I picked up a bunch of these at auction several years ago but first time on the layout.

Jeff, with customers driving Packards and Lincolns the Twin Pines is catering to a lofty clientele.

@cbq9911a posted:

Some busses.  First bus is a French model that approximates a Chicago old look bus.

Second bus is a toy bus customized as a trolley bus.

3rd bus is a 1:43 scale Routemaster bus.

Nice job on the trolley bus.

@Capetrainman posted:

The last rally of the season was held at Bob's Country Store last night...the lot was full!

Paul the season's not over yet, we've got a big MOPAR only show coming up in a couple of weeks.

@coach joe posted:

Jeff, with customers driving Packards and Lincolns the Twin Pines is catering to a lofty clientele.

Well maybe they are just cars collectors like we collect trains.  But really all are welcome to enjoy the North Woods . 

@Capetrainman posted:

The last rally of the season was held at Bob's Country Store last night...the lot was full!

Oh no!  We were hoping for more great car rallies, Paul!!

@Capetrainman posted:

End of season get-together last night at the farmhouse at Sunset Farm...

Paul great pic and yes it’s the end of season. I’m finally caught up on my farm and time to get to the Layout. I want to thank you so much for keeping my thread going strong. If it wasn’t for you and the gang it might have died. Once again Thank You!  

@ScoutingDad posted:

The Twin Pines Resort and Supper Club is having a soft open to make sure food and service is up to north woods standards.

This is a section I have been working on. Just needs additional detail, but that can wait until other sections are presentable.  In no particular order the vehicles are: Solido 1950 GMC Sedan; Solido Packard Super Eight; Jat Ming 1948 Ford Woody 1:43;  Jat Ming 1950 GMC Pickup 1:43; Italian made Lincoln Continental.  I picked up a bunch of these at auction several years ago but first time on the layout.

Jeff that’s a beautiful pic. Thanks for sharing.

@lee drennen  Thanks Lee,  Its taken awhile to get to this point. I have a bunch more cars and trucks to place on the layout, but progress has been slow. I've posted more on this section on TPRR and various threads on the forum. 

@ScoutingDad posted:

@lee drennen  Thanks Lee,  Its taken awhile to get to this point. I have a bunch more cars and trucks to place on the layout, but progress has been slow. I've posted more on this section on TPRR and various threads on the forum.

Thanks hope you share your adding of vehicles on here. I have some trucks I need to finish and get them on the layout. I’ll have to take a look over there. Thanks

@lee drennen posted:

Paul great pic and yes it’s the end of season. I’m finally caught up on my farm and time to get to the Layout. I want to thank you so much for keeping my thread going strong. If it wasn’t for you and the gang it might have died. Once again Thank You!  

Lee, always enjoy posting on this thread...thanks for your remarks!

Afternoon guys sure are some great looking cars here! Some of them I wish I had for my layout! LOL

@ScoutingDad Jeff the Resort and Supper Club turned out great looking! It was probably a good idea to have the yuppies with the big cash attend the opening! The closest I have seen those cars is on TV or in a magazine! Just saying after some of us lower class folks get in there things just might not be the same! LOL

@cbq9911a Nice job on the buses and I like The Midgetoy tractor, I think it needs a little help with some logo's!

@Capetrainman Paul it really looks like a great rally and I see you even got a biker to join in! The only thing I see missing is the Pizza guy!

As you stated earlier I have a few rigs I nee to get on the layout once it is built again! Here are a few!

@mike g. posted:

Afternoon guys sure are some great looking cars here! Some of them I wish I had for my layout! LOL

@ScoutingDad Jeff the Resort and Supper Club turned out great looking! It was probably a good idea to have the yuppies with the big cash attend the opening! The closest I have seen those cars is on TV or in a magazine! Just saying after some of us lower class folks get in there things just might not be the same! LOL

@cbq9911a Nice job on the buses and I like The Midgetoy tractor, I think it needs a little help with some logo's!

@Capetrainman Paul it really looks like a great rally and I see you even got a biker to join in! The only thing I see missing is the Pizza guy!

As you stated earlier I have a few rigs I nee to get on the layout once it is built again! Here are a few!

Mike I like those Diamond Ts.

Just add lights and girls to this 1955 T-Bird.  Based on a Beach Boys song!

@Capetrainman posted:

Lee, always enjoy posting on this thread...thanks for your remarks!

Your welcome Paul. Glad you enjoy it. Hope to get some fresh new stuff out soon

@Profuse posted:

Just add lights and girls to this 1955 T-Bird.  Based on a Beach Boys song!

Good looking T Bird.

Guys ... keep the conversation about the subject of the topic.  We deleted off topic posts...you can discuss those privately.

Profuse, that's a good looking T-bird...assuming it's 1/43?  I'm curious to know the manufacturer...

An aerial pic of a rally of 1/43's earlier this summer at Bob's Country Store!  Mike, the "Arttista" pizza guy was there standing by '57 Bel Air convertible...love those "Arttista" figures...

Paul it looks like GM rules at Country Bob's.  Is that a GM only rally or am  i mistaken?

You're right on coach...GM only that night!  Sometimes "Bob" opens up the rally to the Ford and Chrysler gang...

While close, but no cigar,  Outback Toys has 3 International KB-8 trucks, a tandem flatbed, dump, and stakebed, in 1/50 scale on sale $50-60.  Items #39510,  39511, and 39512. 2 tractors also in 1/50, a Case 2050M XLT dozer ZFN 14914  and Case 580NWT backhoe, ZFN 14991 both about $20  each.  Outback is all about farm toys, but primarily in 1/16, 1/32, 1/64, and sometimes 1/50 and 1/87.  There is a couple HO cars, Farmall passenger coach and searchlight car, plus 5 Caterpillar lowboy semis with tractor loads on sale too.

@Capetrainman posted:

Profuse, that's a good looking T-bird...assuming it's 1/43?  I'm curious to know the manufacturer...

1:43 1955 Ford T-Bird Convertible (Yellow)   $6.99 from Diecastdirect.com.  I put drivers and lights in all my cars, but needed a couple of convertables so you can see the people better.

Somehow, the senior couple in the Chrysler got into the GM rally earlier this summer at Morrision Door...

@Capetrainman posted:

Somehow, a senior couple in the Chrysler got into the rally earlier this summer at Morrision Door...

Great scotts Batman! I bet the old guy paid the guy in the Chevell behind him to block them in so he could see all the wonderful cars!

@Capetrainman posted:

Somehow, a senior couple in the Chrysler got into the GM rally earlier this summer at Morrision Door...

Well it is one of those 300s not a Lee Iococca K-car.

These 1:50 Mack Anthem's by First Gear are among my favorites.

I didn't realize First Gear did 1/50s.

John- I thought those Mack trucks were actual vehicles! They look great. JohnA

I can see why they are among your favorites, John!  Superb!

Joe "Cool" is taking advantage of the warm temps over the weekend to squeeze in one more day with the top down before the snow flies!  The everpresent checker players in front of the general store don't seem interested in the '57.  It never fails, Joe takes up two spaces wherever he parks to protect his car from door rash...

1:50 Mack Anthem in white by First Gear.

Was in CVS for flu shot and shingles vaccine - supposed to hang around for 10 minutes and was rewarded by snagging this 1:43 ‘67 Impala.  Works great on my ‘70’s-‘80’s era layout!

I may add some rust at the rear wheel wells later.  1:50 would be better but I’ll start with right era.

Picked that Impala up in blue about a year ago ...

I got a blue impala a few months ago!  The three of us must have good taste!

Actually it is too new for my era, but I couldn’t pass it up!

@jgtrh62 posted:

1:50 Mack Anthem in white by First Gear.

Those are amazing! I’m on the hunt now for my intermodal yard.

@gunrunnerjohn posted:

I 3D printed up some jeeps for my military train, does that count?   They're true 1:48 scale size.

Wow! Nice work. Can’t wait to see the train.

Who would have though we'd have another "top-down" day in early November with a sunny 70 degree day for this "hot shot" to show off his '65 Impala one more time this year...!

@Capetrainman posted:

Who would have though we'd have another "top-down" day in early November with a sunny 70 degree day for this "hot shot" to show off his '65 Impala one more time this year...!

Indeed Paul.. Lets hope it continues... Indeed Impalas, I had a couple of them, 70's, 80's.. great cars back them...

It figures Paul would have an Impala...and a convertible no less!!!  I figured I had better show the Impala I bragged of having.  Here it is, brand spanking new, sitting at the Idaho Hotel.  It is joined by a hot shot in his '49 Merc!  What a nice car!  Also, we see the Idaho Hotel has just purchased a '40 Ford Woody from the Whispering Pine Lodge and is trying to get the old crate up the steep gravel road.  Watch that first step!  It's a doosy!

Great scene, Mark and love the Impala!  Speaking of "blue Impala's," I beleive that's a blue '59 parked by the station...

Paul, Your '59 impala looks much cooler than my '67!!

Thery're all great Mark...and the 1/43's a cheaper to own than the real ones...you have a nice collection...!

@Capetrainman posted:

Thery're all great Mark...and the 1/43's a cheaper to own than the real ones...you have a nice collection...!

Thank you, Paul!

I like 1/48-1/50 scale but it is hard to find.

@harley rider posted:

I like 1/48-1/50 scale but it is hard to find.

I agree!

A blue Denver Diecast 1:48 Dodge Ram 1500 pickup truck, not too shabby for 8 bucks.

John- I like your desert scenery. It came out great.

JohnA

Sid Smith, a distinguished "vet," is thinking of trading in his '64 Impala for one of Djer's late season convertibles for sale, priced to move before the snow flies!  Djer and sid continue the negotiation.  Sid's motto is "I like to explore in my '64"...he loves the way that 1/43 V-8 moves him down those country roads...

@Capetrainman posted:

Sid Smith, a distinguished "vet," is thinking of trading in his '64 Impala for one of Djer's late season convertibles for sale, priced to move before the snow flies!  Djer and sid continue the negotiation.  Sid's motto is "I like to explore in my '64"...he loves the way that 1/43 V-8 moves him down those country roads...

Paul, good looking midnight blue 64 Impala'.. Exactly how many 1/43 cars do you have?  A better question might be,  how many don't you have }LOL....😁

@Quarter Gauger 48 posted:

Paul, good looking midnight blue 64 Impala'.. Exactly how many 1/43 cars do you have?  A better question might be,  how many don't you have }LOL....😁

Too many Ted...I think I'm losing steam for buying more...time to tighen up the budget! Loading up the '59 Impala outside the North Main Street Station...

@Capetrainman posted:

Too many Ted...I think I'm losing steam for buying more...time to tighen up the budget! Loading up the '59 Impala outside the North Main Street Station...

Ok I have been away from the forum working around the house to much. But Paul I can't believe those words came out of your mouth!

Here is a little power and convertible for you guys to enjoy!

Mike, one of my favorite scenes above of your former layout...some great "beef' on your streets!  In fact, my guy in the maroon shirt with his green Buick Grand Sport wants to give it a run with your Camaro convertible..

@Capetrainman posted:

Mike, one of my favorite scenes above of your former layout...some great "beef' on your streets!  In fact, my guy in the maroon shirt with his green Buick Grand Sport wants to give it a run with your Camaro convertible..

Thanks Paul I hope to make the new layout even better! as for the run between the Chevell and the Camaro I am not to sure that would be fair as the Camaro is one of the Daytona 500 pace cars!

Hi All,

The building is made from DP wall sections with signage by me on a computer.  The scene really came together for me when I started reading about the 19th Century oyster "industry" in New York and Connecticut.  Absolutely fascinating stuff was out there, including references to George Still--oyster mogul.  

I needed a vehicle and some fish/oyster carts (technically vehicles--man powered).  I disassembled one of those ubiquitous die-cast 1934 Ford trucks and went to work.  Primer and paint were both Tamiya, and the flat black was by Rustoleum.  The back of the truck was scratch built using HO shingle sheets and thin styrene bent to form an arch.  Note:  Restaurants sometimes print their menus on thin styrene---they will generally give you one to take home if you ask!

Advertising on the side of the truck was obtained online, then modified to fit the truck in Word.  The roof canvas overlay consisted of craft paint applied to the styrene, followed by an application of Kirkland tissue. That give the wrinkles, then emphasized by dry-brushing some powder.  All the color on the side stakes and the truck body was done with PanPastels.

The fish/oyster carts are laser kits from Train Troll, finished with black spray and PanPastels.  I couldn't get the right photo angle here, so it includes the "card pockets" for waybills used in layout operations.  

Nice work Don!

Fill it up, please, with hi-test, check the oil, and hit the winshield...

@Capetrainman posted:

Fill it up, please, with hi-test, check the oil, and hit the winshield...

My mum would always complain to us that the attendant left streaks on the windshield.  What did she expect for 20 cents per gallon?

The hotdog vendor created quite a disruption when he setup between the bus station and train station one night last summer...needless to say, he caught the attention of city hall the next day...

@Capetrainman, okay, I give up.  Just what is that sleek, high powered beast that requires Hi-test?

Below is the best looking Charger I've seen.  Not often you see one in blue.  Remember when vinyl roofs were all the rage.  There was a guy in my old neighborhood with a red Buick Wildcat with a white vinyl top and white interior , '67-'68 I believe, some time in the early 80s that top was real raggedy so he just peeled it off.  Not a good look, but at least he didn't have to worry about pieces peeling off at speed.

Coach...it's the 1/43, 1953 Studebaker Commander...many of them had the "Bearcat" V-8 engine that required hi-test!  The blue Charger in the picture is a Greenlight 1/43 from one of the forum's listed vendors...

Two sweet rides Paul!

Jim, great scene...buildings, people, and vehicles.  What brand fiqures are the senior man and woman standing by the '57 Caddy??

Saturday night activity at the corner of North Main Street and Pontiac Avenue...

A full lot at the "import rally" in the parking lot at Morrision Door last summer...

Speaking of imports'

@Capetrainman posted:

A full lot at the "import rally" in the parking lot at Morrison Door last summer...

Great looking cars, Paul!  I think it will take some careful maneuvering to get all the cars extracted from the 'log jam' 

Trolley bus, made from a 99 cent toy bus.

1/43 scale London Routemaster with custom route sign and advertisements.

The route number is correct for Chicago and the routing is a realistic, though unusual, route.

Cool bus! JohnA

@Quarter Gauger 48 posted:

Speaking of imports'

Ted, realistic scene...love the 4 door and the characters hanging around...!

The service business is constant at Ethyl's service station...the '53 Studebaker Commander on the lift for an oil change and grease job, while the '56 Vette is next up for an undiagnosed engine issue...the Vette owner would not be happy to see the hood off, resting on the side of his prized baby...lol...

could not find a 1/48 scale Cybertruck so I 3D printed one.

or rather its printing now

Alan, I wouldn't be surprised if you are the first to print one. 

Remember to keep the discuss here about the model ... had to edit / delete the real car talk.

Alan- sorry if my cybertruck model raised a controversy.

Modeling most cars in 3D requires multiple cross-sections or profiles to then "LOFT" into a car shape.

Obtaining precise profiles is the hard part. For typical cars it is difficult to do. So, I don't model cars!

However, the cybertruck has only a few simple profile sections that vary. Thus, it was fairly easy to create the shape for my 1/48 scale model.

Alan, that makes sense to model the cyber truck.  I’ll look forward to seeing the finished product.

1971 Plymouth Satellite (Aunt Rosie’s) made from a Roadrunner.  Smoothed hood,  removed spoiler, paint. Pix show before and after. JohnA

printed version. first draft needs a bit of re-work

@Capetrainman posted:

Ted, realistic scene...love the 4 door and the characters hanging around...!

Paul, those guys are having a union meeting.  The public works dept.  The old guy with the clipboard is the union president...

@John A posted:

1971 Plymouth Satellite (Aunt Rosie’s) made from a Roadrunner.  Smoothed hood,  removed spoiler, paint. Pix show before and after. JohnA

Very nice job!  My second car was a ‘73 Satellite.  

@AlanRail the first print looks really good!

Tree sales were brisk at Djer's lot last night...his motto for the holiday season is "sell trees not cars"...!  Having just traveled from another tree seller across town, Santa made a visit to kick-off the season at Djer's...  Rather than travel the short distance in his sleigh, he arrived in his red '65 Impala SS...!

Across town from Djer's Xmas tree lot, folks were buying trees in the city...Joe Cool loads his 8' spruce on to his '55 Nomad for the ride back to the burbs...

And then the snow flurries started...

interim model painted

still has some flaws that have been corrected in a newer model.

Instead of inserting the glass(frosted clear resin)  as pieces one-by-one, I modeled an insertable-glass dome like the ones in typical plastic model cars. The dome fits up inside the model.

I used the top half of the lofted-curves that made the model to create the dome, then used the window curve cuts to create the exact glass shapes that were then attached to each other.

Paul, Did Cool Joe get home before the blizzard?  Cool effect!

Alan, The Cybertruck model is really looking great!  The insertable glass dome really is sharp and the way to go!

Santa personally greets the tree buyers, while a fresh load of trees arrives, hauled by the green "Pete"...

@Mark Boyce posted:

Paul, Did Cool Joe get home before the blizzard?  Cool effect!

Alan, The Cybertruck model is really looking great!  The insertable glass dome really is sharp and the way to go!

Mark, Joe is always ahead of the curve...lol!  Thanks for the commnet...

I think this qualifies as a vehicle. To borrow a phrase from John Candy in "Trains, Planes and Automobiles"" This isn't so bad, it will buff right out." This old model of a Chevy truck has been in several moves since I got it as a kid. It does fill a nice role as a piece of junk along side the track. I added some colors for engine paint and rust along with rotted decking in the bed.

Great scenes Paul, it sure is nice to see that everyone is in a good mood and Joe cool has everything under control! I really like the Pete load of trees!

@Bill Park posted:

I think this qualifies as a vehicle. To borrow a phrase from John Candy in "Trains, Planes and Automobiles"" This isn't so bad, it will buff right out." This old model of a Chevy truck has been in several moves since I got it as a kid. It does fill a nice role as a piece of junk along side the track. I added some colors for engine paint and rust along with rotted decking in the bed.

Bill, very realistic for an abandoned vehicle in someone's yard or a junkyard scene...perfect...!