Ted, I’m really liking the interior work. Let me know if you find a steering wheel. You should see the wreck I’m working on now. Never had a car this badly beat up before. It’s really testing my abilities. I’ll keep you posted.
I have an MTH flatcar with a couple of red and white 1964 Corvettes. This was a b-day present for myself. I love Corvettes, and I love trains. The Corvette car is in front of the ATSF caboose.
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@Quarter Gauger 48 posted:No Mike, I don't. I thought I could build one. But I'm waiting to get my eyes fixed, and I really cant do real tiny close up work. I don't see any retailers selling 1/43 or 1/48 steering wheels...and columns... But I'll keep looking. Thank you very much Mike for your effort to assist '...😁
I have been following this thread with interest. When I needed a steering wheel, I've used a railroad car brake wheel with some of the rungs removed and attached to some styrene rod stock. See these picks of some rudimentary scratch built interiors I've made for my Tootsie toy truck rehabs...
As for seats, I've taken apart a 1/43 scale car, and made a mold of the bench seat and cast my own in resin. The same with wheel rims as seen on this truck...
Ted, great work on the dinky restoration...I admire your patience and skill! Mark, great suggestions on improvising a railroad car brake for a steering wheel.! I'll hope to remember that
Mike G...I can tell you're a Vette fan, as am I...
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Great scene Paul'... Seems as the motorcyclist always gets it'....🤬
@Mark Diff posted:I have been following this thread with interest. When I needed a steering wheel, I've used a railroad car brake wheel with some of the rungs removed and attached to some styrene rod stock. See these picks of some rudimentary scratch built interiors I've made for my Tootsie toy truck rehabs...
As for seats, I've taken apart a 1/43 scale car, and made a mold of the bench seat and cast my own in resin. The same with wheel rims as seen on this truck...
Mark, great work. I've though about using a rolling stock brake wheel. Just haven't wanted to deface the car. I have mold making materials, and I must admit, never thought about making interior molds. Great idea'.. and thanks for the tip'...😃
@Quarter Gauger 48 posted:
No need to deface a car, there are plenty of aftermarket "wheels" on the net.
@Quarter Gauger 48 posted:
Ted, I think I have something that will work for you. I will take a photo tomorrow. Just a side thought if you live near Menards they sell cars in a $2.99 bin if you end up buying something.
@mike g. posted:Ted, I think I have something that will work for you. I will take a photo tomorrow. Just a side thought if you live near Menards they sell cars in a $2.99 bin if you end up buying something.
Thanks Mike'.. No Menard's near me. I'm south west CT. But sometimes CVS has those cars... That's a great idea'....😁☑
@Quarter Gauger 48 posted:
Now that I know your up, I can run out and take that photo for your.
Thanks Mike, It is a little too large for these Dinkis. I found a company in Spain that has 1/43 steering wheels. However the cost and the shipping is way too much. I also found brake wheels on the Hennings Train web site.
These Dinkis I'm working on may not get steering wheels as the interiors won't be seen anyway. I still have to look at what I have in parts. If I don't come up with something. OH well, time to move on. I appreciate your interest and trying to help me'.. Thank you very much'...😉☑
Hey Ted,
you know thinking about steering wheels, a well painted thumb tack may offer a solution. You are right, you only might see just the top of it.
@JDFonz posted:Hey Ted,
you know thinking about steering wheels, a well painted thumb tack may offer a solution. You are right, you only might see just the top of it.
Wow, Joel, that is darn good thinking'... That is the ticket'.. Excellent!!!!!!!!!!! Solves the entire problem'..... PERFECT'............☑😁👌👍
Thanks Ted,
looking forward to seeing how your cars come out. I spent a good four hours on one that I’m working on today. I took the plunge and cut off the old axles because the rust was so bad the wheels would not turn. Made some new axles out of nails. I’ll keep you posted.👍
Awesome stuff going on with the projects guys! Very impressive- must say I’m jealous of that type of skill. I’ve delved a bit into kitbasjing and for vehicles I do add decals, change up the paint sometimes but nothing to the level of what you’ve shown. Hats off, gentlemen.
been wanting to post these for awhile and wanted to post it before I get the things I’m getting in the mail! Some of this is stuff my dad gave to me, some from my pop’s collection and then some of my own:
In the far lane: Dinky Mercedes 600 Limo(with all 3 figures inside), the nearer lane Gamda Koor Sabra 1/43 Chrysler Imperial and a 1/43 Corgi Oldsmobile Tornado with retractable headlights
A new restaurant chain from out West is selling burgers, milkshakes and other good food out of the Matchbox Models of yesteryear McDonald’s truck, the Corgi Tornado is pulling in as the cops direct traffic. The very plain police car by the McDonald’s truck is a new pick-up from rite aid, I believe it’s made by welly’s. Stated to be 1:39 scale but just like the rest of their police cars they match up almost exactly with 1/43 road champs
another look at the Chrysler Imperial by Gamda Koor Sabra. Had never heard of them but interesting company with some very unique offerings. Also kinda new, I finally opened it- the 1/43 Road Champs light blue 57 Chevy going through the intersection. I was hesitant to open it, not because of value, but because it was my pop’s.
Speaking of pop- here are two of his Modes of yesteryear I’d like to find a spot for on my layout(and will eventually). A 1930 Packard Victoria & 1931 Stutz Bearcat
the modes of yesteryear I do have on my layout and a tootsietoy classics. From left to right: Mercedes 1938 SS, I cant remember the middle one- I think it’s a Packard?, and the tootsie classic from my other grandfather is a Model A
Broke our these Corgi Classics halftracks from their 1/50 scale line that also includes spun diecast figures and 2 dioramas. The snow-camo one won’t stay but I wanted to include it
A coup among the worst of them: Solido Mercedes 540K and a tootsie Kubelwagen
Wanted opinions on this one: I have this Atlas 45’ Pines trailer, but no tractor. I found an Esso truck with a Scania track that seemed to fit- does this seem proportional/would this be realistic?
more to come!
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The Corgi series to which I was referring above was called “Skirmish”- there were sets of 3 soldiers with a vehicle. There were also 6 packs of soldiers. Here’s a picture of the boxes of the dioramas that were made. There were 6 planned but only two produced
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Steve, it looks to me that the semi and tractor are a matched set. I think they look great. That blue Chevy in the intersection is a ‘59 or ‘60. Is that a Corgi?
Also had to chuckle because I have that old model A from your Gramps, except mine is blue and black. I have it in a junkyard on the layout.
joel
@JDFonz posted:Pretty rough shape.
And a bent front axle.
This is going to be a work of real love'.. I know you will knock it out of the park as usual with all your restores'...👍
Here is a few pixs of the (THUMB TACK) Steering wheel'.. This was a really great idea from you. I think it suffices pretty good. And it didn't cost me a small fortune. I'm happy with the results'....😉 I also want to thank Mike, for his interest and offers of help'...
Note the new rubber from the Net' . 12 tires, $11. bucks...
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Ted- that thumbtack looks great!
Im happy to report my nail axle tire mounts are going to work. Chassis painted today, body primed, working on the windscreen. When the kid painted it, he slopped all over the glass. Doh!
@JDFonz posted:Ted- that thumbtack looks great!
Im happy to report my nail axle tire mounts are going to work. Chassis painted today, body primed, working on the windscreen. When the kid painted it, he slopped all over the glass. Doh!
Okay Joel, time for some pixs, My curiosity is getting to me... I need to see this beast... How you making/cutting the wind screen???
Wow that is a perfect weathering job'.. If you wanted to it to look like a junkyard queen, you couldn't do it'.. It is cool, once you get that paint off, it will start to come back to life'.... Cant wait to see it'....👀
Yup, it’s pretty rough, but under all that blue, there is a beauty!
I’ll keep you all posted...
joel
@JDFonz posted:Steve, it looks to me that the semi and tractor are a matched set. I think they look great. That blue Chevy in the intersection is a ‘59 or ‘60. Is that a Corgi?
Also had to chuckle because I have that old model A from your Gramps, except mine is blue and black. I have it in a junkyard on the layout.
joel
I chuckled at your comment regarding the Model A, thought it was different for a tootsie(I.e. no plastic)
sorry so many Chevys! It’s a Road Champs and it came with a billboard frame with a really nice insert. When I get home I’ll try to provide some more info.
And thank you for responding to my request for feedback on the Pines trailer with that Scania cab. I dont know trucks that well, happy to hear that it looks like something that may be prototypical.
@JDFonz it is indeed a 1959 Chevy. I had a list of the makers and models but didn’t have it with me when I posted so I must’ve got it confused with a Jada 1957 Chevy And the Chrysler Imperial(I think a 1965) by Gamda Koor Sabra(made in Israel)
Also, your “weathered” Dinky ambulance reminds me of the matchbox superkings ambulance. Well, actually looks like quite a few ambulances from that era, naturally, but that pops out in particular
Yes Steve, I think I was dating myself on that Model A, but let it be known I have two older brothers that played with it first!
yes, I like the style of those old ambulances, being an oldfireman, and the fact that my son is a paramedic. I’m sure he will end up with it. The restoration is coming along well, should be done in a day or two.
Then hopefully my Toronado will be arriving (with the retractable jewel lights) for me to start a restoration on that.
joel
Here's a nice Corgi VW Type 2 which, unfortunately, is really only at home on a British-themed layout, because of the London address on the side, the cargo loading doors on the left side of the body, and the right-hand drive. Anybody have such a home for it? It has a couple of chips to the paint but otherwise is in fine shape. The body is riveted to the chassis. Let's see pics of where you would place it.
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What a beautiful restoration job in less than 2 days! Very well done! Luckily you weren't missing any parts.
JDFonz,
WOW! That is amazing. Like another poster, the blue version reminded me of an ambulance my brother and I had but it was made out of plastic with an earlier grill. Nonetheless, your fine example has a lot in common with it.
Your model's side styling reminds me of a "Superior" ambulance but not the grill. Any idea on idea on what prototypes might have influenced the Dinky designers?
Again, great job. Thanks for sharing the before and after pix.
Tomlinson Run Railroad
Well JD that came out unbelievable. I see you painted the bottom, I thought I remembered you leaving the bottom as is, kind of like patina.
Well Joe, I painted this one because of the large amount of rust, if you look at the before photos it was so bad that the wheels were locked in place. I did sand the rust but it still looked pretty rough so I went ahead with the black gloss. You are right though normally I like to show off the patina.
As far as the type of ambulance, if you look at the before bottom shot, it does say Superior Criterion Pontiac Model. When painted it is much harder to read. So I believe it is a Superior. Dinky also made a Superior ambulance with a Cadillac chassis and body style.
Ah, a Pontiac grill. That makes sense. I'm much more familiar with the Cadillac Superior ambulances (and hearses for that matter).
But I love the look of this one.
Thanks for the update!
TRRR
Can anyone tell me why I push the button on last post read and it goes all the way back to page one? It's not terribly important but it is terribly annoying.
@Forty Rod posted:Can anyone tell me why I push the button on last post read and it goes all the way back to page one? It's not terribly important but it is terribly annoying.
It could be that your special!
Wow Joel, you snook this finished product by me'... WHat an incredible job you have done on this one'''. Considering the condition it was in. It has finished up beautifuly'...nice job my man'.. EXCELLENT''..👌⭐👍😀
@JDFonz posted:Well, I finally was able to finish restoring the Dinky Ambulance. I’m happy with the way it turned out. This was probably my most intense restoration. You can see the before pictures earlier in this thread. These are the after pics.
JD, I noticed that the in the before pictures all of the windows had a haze to them. Were they simply dirty or did you use some kind of product to clear them up again?
Thanks Ted, was waiting for you to see it. When are we gonna see some of your finished cars?
as far as the windows go, I polish them with polishing compound by hand, that also took the paint off that was on them. After they are clean, you dip the windshield in clear pledge floor wax and let it dry overnight. Voila! Clear windshield! Works like magic.
