@ToledoEd posted:In my book, an Austin-Healey 3000 can park anywhere!
Ed, We would(1967-68) cruise them at 110 MPH on the autobahns. Top down, right half of the toneau in place and the radio off. We didn't own the left lane but did spend time out there. John
When on active duty in Kansas, 1st Div, a buddy of mine had this car. I loved driving it.. was soooooo cool...
That’s the exact one I had!
Did l read this right? A 1/43 Schuco model of a Triumph is $2,800.00? More than Brooklins l balk at, and the 1/43 models at the ACD (Auburn-Cord-Duesenberg) Museum, in Auburn, Indiana, and l don't know who made those. Good thing they didn't have a 1/43 model of a '31-'33 Auburn coupe....beautiful cars..
Actually, the Schucos are made in Germany. Great Britain is selling them for $99.00. Plus shipping...
There’s a report that an Army-Air Force pilot shot down a flying saucer in the desert outside Area 51, and a recon group is headed out to investigate.
Artie. Your fire truck is really nice and the Millitary scene looks great
Kevin. Thanks for sharing your pics and the bus looks great
Paul. Glad you like the Pete. Your pics look good also
Ted. great restoration on the vehicles. The sled looks great
Sorry I’m behind it’s that time of year I start the garden and hatching/ raising baby chicks. Care on Gentleman
Artie, can you you tell me where you got the Quonset hut? It looks better thn any others I've seen and your military scene has inspired me to stop goldbricking and return to that project.
Artie wow what a great looking military scene! I love every aspect of it!
As for all your wonderful european cars, they look great and I am sure fun to drive, but for me there is nothing like a 65 Chevelle SS or a 67 Mustang , even a 60's Firebird!
Great scenes so far everyone! Switching to agriculture, heres an O scale flatcar load i made up for a friend of mine - 2 Ertl farmall 350s and a 3 bottom plow white metal kit from a British manufacturer (whose name escapes me)...
Forty Rod, the Quonset hut is by Lionel, believe it or not, and comes fully assembled. They haven’t advertised it for a few years, but I’m sure they could be found on the auction site as well.
Thanks to everyone who liked my scenes!
Artie, does a '70 TR 6
work for you??
Paul, I think it would! Nice model.
I'll take the blond'... and you can always paint the TR-6 British Racing Green..........🤩
Acquired this set last week. Scale 1:43
@Farmall-Joe posted:Great scenes so far everyone! Switching to agriculture, heres an O scale flatcar load i made up for a friend of mine - 2 Ertl farmall 350s and a 3 bottom plow white metal kit from a British manufacturer (whose name escapes me)...
Neat! They look so good there. Neat plow.
Farmall-Joe, Your agricultural contributions are fabulous and have amazing detail that puts many cars and trucks to shame.
Nic P. great looking collection! Congrats on the purchase.
Tomlinson Run RR (fixed some nasty typos 
And, Artie, here's another vote for your military scene. Thanks for sharing the background on the Quonset hut. I was curious, too. Wish I had a layout like so many of you for highlighting the RR vehicle collection. Keep those stories coming!
TRRR
To take the history of the 'Quonset" hut a little farther back, back in the 50's when the the 'Quonset Naval Air Station" was a flourishing military base, it was considered a deep sea port, and as a result US Navy aircraft carriers were stationed there while destroyers and other navy ships were stationed across the bay at the "Newport Naval Base." In addition to the deep sea port, the base had (has) a runway airstrip capable of accommodating even today's large military or commercial jets.
So the Quonset hut was named for the place of its origin and original use...at the "Quonset Naval Air Station." Quonset was once know as the home of the "Seabees!" The base closed for active military service in the '70's as part of a downsizing by the Nixon administration.
Lionel did a nice job on the model of the Quonset hut...I may see if I can pick up a couple for old times sake. Artie, thanks for putting the QH on my radar
Nice work Ted...while I was typing above response, you must have been creating and building
Paul, I have visited the Quonset Naval base, and the home of the Seabees. Many of the original buildings from WW2 are still standing. There is plenty of activity at the port now. with ships coming from the west. It is a shame that the Navy let that base deteriorate. When walking the grounds, you can feel and smell the history. BTW, I have lived in quonset huts. They quite comfortable and well insulated against the elements....
Ted, I'm told many of the off-shore auto companies use Quonset as a drop off point for distribution of their vehicles throughout new England...it's an amazing facility that's been underutilized over the decades...better late than never, I guess
Paul, thank you for the interesting history of the Quonset huts. I have to say, a Lionel catalog would have been the last place I would have thought to find one. When I saw it, I knew I needed it for the Area 51 layout. Another neat item Lionel makes is an unloading ramp for trailer on flat cars. I plan to have an unloading spur on my upcoming layout expansion.
Hey Mike, got the letter today, thank you! Those plates look just right. And you are correct, those cars outside the store are awesome. Hope they gave you a lift in one of them! Thanks again!
joel
Morning guys looks like everyone is having fun!
Paul thank you for the back ground on the Quonset huts. I stayed in one for a little while when I was at 29 Palms, Ca.
Joel, I am glad you like the cars I thought you would, I got a ride in a few of them and a couple came up for sale but with my luck no extra cash at the time. I am glad the plates look like they will work!
I hope everyone is having a good week sofar and are having fun with all your projects. As for me the CEO has opted my painting talents to the house and garage. It maybe a while before I get any real projects done, but I still plan on trying to get out to the train room before the sun comes up! LOL
I Vietnam I lived in a two story chicken coop, but our headquarters was in two 25' x100' Quonset huts. I spent many nights sleeping on the floor behind my desk because it was quieter, not as windy and dusty, and didn't leak when it rained.. I got a lot of gas for living in a "soup can".
Saw a lot of them in the years between WWII and Korea. War surplus that was reasonably priced. Seems every farm and ranch in our area...and a lot of other places...had at least one, and many times several of them in every imaginable size.
Later on Butler buildings took over.
I'm thinking that with all this talk of Quonset huts and the great Lionel example that an awesome diorama for the RR/this thread would be to use one on a used car lot. The Quonset hut would be the office. Lots of cars, lots of vari-colored triangular flags flapping overhead, and a rail line in the back of the lot.
Just dreaming out loud ... 
P.S. -- Go Seabees!
Let’s get back to autos and trucks! Turns out the best decals for the Sunoco tanker are those for a Lionel tank car. Thanks to Underground Railroad Shop for having these in stock. What do think?
Artie you are so right I couldn’t agree more about get back to the subject thread and that tanker looks so much better
Thanks, Lee for all your help and advice, and the compliment.
Artie. Your welcome keep us posted on your updates
A little history now and then can be a good thing'..😉👍
You’re absolutely right, Ted, and at 74 it helps to jog the little gray cells, as Poirot would say.
Artie, the tanker is looking outstanding! Nice work!
Mike I got the plates thanks for your kinda jester
'April Used Car Sale'
Ted, Great looking cars, it would be an honor to own any of them! But I dont thing I will be going inside to sign the paper work as you never know when they might collapse !
Lee I am glad you got the plates, I hope there was something else there also, it was the whole reason for sending it out the plates were just a plus! LOL
Nothing new from me as I am still waiting on my little people!
I hope you all have a great weekend!
Wow JD! Absolutely beautiful and Mike’s license plate is the icing on the cake. Great job! Thanks for sharing
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