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

Joe, you're right...it's a Franklin Mint 1/43.  They were offering a collection called "Classic Cars of the '50's" several years ago.  I believe they're no longer in business...thanks for the comment...

@DaveP posted:

Picked up an Atlas O 1/48 Ford F-100 pick-up truck. Not bad, scales out nicely. I’m showing it compared to a Sword models Ford Super Duty that is scaled at 1/50 and a Lionel PS-1 boxcar

Dave, that's a nice looking F-100 pick-up!  Atlas has a few nice 1/48 vehicles to choose from.  It seems their selection is somewhat limited, but the quality  and detail are above average...

@Capetrainman posted:

Joe, you're right...it's a Franklin Mint 1/43.  They were offering a collection called "Classic Cars of the '50's" several years ago.  I believe they're no longer in business...thanks for the comment...

They were located 4 miles from me, and have been out of business for at least 20 years. This classic car series was farmed-out to 3 suppliers. 2 did good to excellent work, the other, shoddy. The one that is most in demand today is the '59 Ford retractable hardtop. It actually "works". I have 2...one displayed with the top up, the other displayed on my layout with the top halfway, with a group of people looking on. On FM cars, the doors and hoods open. This is a plus on layouts for "action" scenes. But to 1:48 car model collectors, that is a minus because of the wide "shut lines". All of these models only came in one color/color combo. Some are quite common, others, like the '56 Oldsmobile convertible, hard to find. These, like most FM offerings, were offered each few months via mail order for about $60. each. Today most sell on eBay for $20,-$30. (except for the mentioned Ford, which has gone for around $100.).

Comparing the Die Cast Masters [DM] 40' Skeletal Trailer to the K-line Skeletal trailer.

The European side bumpers are removable with two Philips head screws.

Being K-line is 1:48 scale and the DM is 1:50 scale the K-line/ Atlas O containers do not exactly fit. Thecontainers overhang by an 1/16 "

The DM trailer detail is a little better than the K-lines however there is a big price difference between the two trailers alone.

Here are pics of my newly acquired Western Star Day cab:

@Joe Hohmann posted:

They were located 4 miles from me, and have been out of business for at least 20 years. This classic car series was farmed-out to 3 suppliers. 2 did good to excellent work, the other, shoddy. The one that is most in demand today is the '59 Ford retractable hardtop. It actually "works". I have 2...one displayed with the top up, the other displayed on my layout with the top halfway, with a group of people looking on. On FM cars, the doors and hoods open. This is a plus on layouts for "action" scenes. But to 1:48 car model collectors, that is a minus because of the wide "shut lines". All of these models only came in one color/color combo. Some are quite common, others, like the '56 Oldsmobile convertible, hard to find. These, like most FM offerings, were offered each few months via mail order for about $60. each. Today most sell on eBay for $20,-$30. (except for the mentioned Ford, which has gone for around $100.).

Joe, I often thought the quality varied between cars.  I have a small collection of 1:24 "Vettes" from Franklin.  Most are very nice quality, a couple not so good.  Somehow I missed the '59 Ford retractable roof...that's a beauty!  At the $100 price, I may have to go without one

Here's a few of my 1/43 scale cars. I have installed many with lights. Don

OK...several alerts to posts here so we just deleted the "memory lane" posts that are trying to turn this thread.  Stay with posts of the model....

Ted, very nice.  Is that a Mercury? 

 Yes Ed, that was a Mercury.  Apparently though it appears it has been stolen:  So, it has been replaced with a Hornet'... Please all viewers note:  No comments relating to memories of the actual automobile:  Just comments on the model are acceptable according to Forum Regulations: 😉

No action on the thread in over two months... Let's keep this thread going'... It' a big favorite of many members'... 😍

@Quarter Gauger 48 posted:

Just went to the shop to pick this up', and the dam thing won't start'....🤬

No action on the thread in over two months... Let's keep this thread going'... It' a big favorite of many members'... 😍

It (the thread) is indeed a favorite!

Don't worry, that young lady will have it fixed in no time.  :-)

TRRR

Oh, you just pumped the gas pedal too many times and flooded the carburetor. Keep the hand brake set, hold the accelerator to the floor and crank the engine again a few times, without taking your foot off.  It should start, once it clears its throat!

Of course other things could happen too, like this adventuresome rig seen on Shore Road at Edgewater, along the Baltimore & New York Ry. 

S. Islander 

I was at Sam's Club today and I saw these cars for sale.  They are $19.98 for a set of 8 cars.  There are two different sets of 8.  I haven't purchased many vehicles so I'm not sure if that's a good deal.  I figured I'd post this here in case anyone is interested...

 Guys thanks for posting again and breathing life into the thread glad to see it

Here a old Revell KW I hand painted the other night it’s going to be a Northern Pacific Railway tractor just waiting for the decals 

Wow Quarter Gauger that Hornet is super detailed, including the side draft carbs on the engine.  I have been away from this thread for awhile, keeping my head down and staying home, but here are some pictures of a "garage sale" find from recent days...not much detail but I love the classic style and color.  It is a Tootsietoy Flatbed, cab styling date it from about the 1950's.  My internet history told me that ..."by late 1960's all Tootsietoys were made in Asia".  This one clearly has..."Made in USA" stamped into the casting so its a somewhat earlier version.  The truck is painted "Tootsietoy Green" which was a special shade associated with the company.  The only details are some lights, bumper,  and grill painted in silver and some cab top lights painted in red.  No add on details at all, and I know that the stakes for the trailer are missing.  Its a little small for scale but it makes a great background piece and its fun to have on the layout.

Glad to post here again, missed doing this for awhile.

Don

Don thanks for the insight on the Tootsietoy company just by coincidence I’m working on one of their mixers now for my 027 traditional layout I’m building thanks for posting

Lee: Cool mixer. Will have to keep a lookout for one of those !  Make sure you post it when your done, I will look forward to it. 

Don

Don I will I was going to strip the paint last night but it kept raining I’ll try this evening and I’ll keep you guys posted