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

@JDFonz posted:

Here’s a couple more....

That is some really outstanding work. I didn't realize those Dinky cars were in the 1/43-1/50 range scale wise.

Thanks Mark, yes most of the older ones are 1:43 scale.

@JDFonz posted:

Thanks again Ted. This Nash was my favorite redux. Went from a fire chief car with missing lite on top, to a family truckster, hole filled and new white tires. Got the “glass” all polished up too.

 That is completely awesome'........... Beautiful re-work'... and paint'...  👍⭐👌

Excellent !

here is my Jelly Belly truck...plastic and approximately 1/48 scale. I have seen fit to modify it by removing the load.

@JDFonz posted:

Added windscreen to this one.

That chubby little pink one at the end really caught my eye.  Thanks for the inspiration.

Mrs. Lionelski had $20 in "Kohls Cash" expiring today and could not find anything to buy. I did though, this Hallmark Keepsakes "collectible" (at least it was until I clipped the hanger hook off it!) 1966 Chevy C10 pickup. It was $19.99, no tax with "Kohls Cash usage, so it was free to me and I have a penny left over.

@jay jay posted:

here is my Jelly Belly truck...plastic and approximately 1/48 scale. I have seen fit to modify it by removing the load.

Slightly off topic, but maybe not. Did you see that the owner of the Jelly Belly factory in Ct. is going to give the factory away with a "Golden Ticket" type deal somewhat like in the Willy Wonka movie? Just announced last week.

As an aside to this aside, the Jelly Belly factory offers a cool tour, fun for all ages and free Jelly Beans too.

@Lionelski posted:

Mrs. Lionelski had $20 in "Kohls Cash" expiring today and could not find anything to buy. I did though, this Hallmark Keepsakes "collectible" (at least it was until I clipped the hanger hook off it!) 1966 Chevy C10 pickup. It was $19.99, no tax with "Kohls Cash usage, so it was free to me and I have a penny left over.

 Wow, what a find'.. looks like just the right scale'.... 1:50ish I think'...Nice looking truck'....

John. Thanks for posting that Chevy pickup very nice 

JDFonz, how are you refurbishing the windows?

John, ahh the Kohl's cash.  A brilliant idea to make you buy something you really don't need just to spend it. 

@coach joe posted:

JDFonz, how are you refurbishing the windows?

John, ahh the Kohl's cash.  A brilliant idea to make you buy something you really don't need just to spend it. 

But Coach, I really did need another vehicle for Warrenville

Dip the window in Future floor wax, let it dry overnight, Viola! Scratches and yellowing gone! It even helps with cracks in the window.

That Hallmark truck is sweet

Have both Ford and Chevy Flying A pickups now, Flying A is pretty hard to find

JDFonz    Beautiful job on the Dinkys. My all time favorite toy as young boy. Remember the days leading up to Christmas morning; presents wrapped under the tree. Some how the wrapping paper got torn around the corners just enough to see those yellow boxes. Unfortunately when I enlisted in the air force told mom she could get rid them. Thanks for sharing.

Thanks Jackie, I really just rediscovered them and am having lots of fun bringing them back to life.

Well fellows, some really cool cars and great restoration work by JDFonz.  What I have for today, is one of my favorite cars although in '55 I couldn't convince Dad to buy one and he selected the 4 door sedan instead.  Here is a 1955 Chevy Nomad model purchased from a new "dealer".  Normally I have been getting cars from the Walgreens/CVS display rack but they have stopped carrying cars at the moment.  So this is from the "Circle K" store that serves as a quick market store for our local gas station.  It is at 1/50 scale, full interior, opening doors and (as best I can remember) full prototype chrome package and all for $6.99 !

The chrome trim appears to be very close to the prototype including (although hard to see in this picture) the word "Nomad" on the rear fender just ahead of the taillight. Note "wind wings" and opening door. 

Here the model displays what I remember as the actual prototype chrome treatment of the rear door of the Nomad.  I also remember from our '55 sedan that those are the correct taillights.  Not yet the big fins of the '57 or the giant wings of the '59.

Here is the front view of the grill.  This is also as I remember the '55, even including the hood ornament and the big Chevy "bow tie" symbol in the center.  This is an accurate depiction of the '55 vintage.

Well there is the car that I simply could not convince Dad was the right choice.  As I recall he liked the fact that it was a "station wagon" but didn't like the 2 doors.  A few years later in '62 the family would move up to a 4 Door station wagon but it wasn't a Nomad!

Best wishes

Don

My wife just bought me this NYC bus. It’s 1:43 scale, so it’s a little big, but I think it looks great under the EL. 

Must be freshly shopped.  No NYC bus stayed that white on top for very long. 

@coach joe posted:

Must be freshly shopped.  No NYC bus stayed that white on top for very long. 

Very true! It’s such a nice model, I don’t have the heart to weather it.