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

@JDFonz posted:

Ted, you can also order new replacement tires. That’s a nice looking ford you have coming. I did a couple of those. The tire size for that vehicle is 15mm.

Im currently working on my Rolls, but I May try some unconventional colors, kind of like if this was Paris Hilton’s Rolls. We’ll see how it turns out. If it’s a no go, I’ll be able to strip and repaint.  Stand by, it will be a couple days yet.

Jd, where do you order the tires from... I would like a nice new set of rubber'.. I'm waiting for a bid on a Studebaker, and that baby will need new rubber too....

Also, are you using spray paint, or Testors model car paint???😃

Ted just do a search on the bay for dinky tires, then take your pick. Only one resto I used testers, the rest were rustoleum. Better yet Ted, just send the cars to my house and I’ll do them up for you!

see, I knew I’d be competing with you!😄👍👌

Wow. Great to read that rattle cans work and with something readily available like Rustoleum.  Thanks, JDFonz!

TRRR

Okay JD, thanks for the info... I'll check for tires, I have plenty of Rustoluem.... on hand'...😃 and Testors, acrylics, and Vallejo..Water colors, oils.. you name it....LOL..A scratch builder must be prepared for whatever project comes along...(LOL)😉

ANd JD, in a non socialist country, competition is the spice of life.....😊Your the Corgi/Dinky master restorer... No worries.........

Thanks Ted,

looking forward to your restos.  TRRR yup, I use the Rustoleum 2X stuff.

Ipick it up at the Fleet Farm.

OK fellows, here is a bargain for you.  I usually "Christmas Up" the layout in Nov Dec just for fun and I was shopping with the wife the other night at Walmart.  The auto pictured below is what I found.  It appears (as best I can tell) to be a 1929 Ford Model A with a Christmas Tree on the roof.  It is lit with an inside light and headlights.  Its cost was just $5.95 .  Now it is an external model only and made completely of porcelain or china so does not roll, but it fits perfectly on my layout.  What a price!  Here are some pictures:

Here is the side view, little shinny but the harsh light to photo by gives off some bad reflections.  Could use a little dullcote but not too bad.

Front View note the Christmas wreath on the radiator

Here she is with the interior and headlights on...even has a driver!

Here it is integrated into the traffic on my "highway"

Anyway, could not pass up a bargain like this, especially since after January the Christmas stuff is put away till next year.

Best wishes

Don

This is for  Trinity River Bottoms Boomer'

Found these on the Bay'.. Last year I ordered from the supplier in Europe.  After placing the order, I was informed they were completely out of stock.  Finally, found them, and here they are'...There are several still on the bay'...if you're interested'..

Couldn't pass up these beauties. The pickup came from Amazon for about 8 Bucks delivered, and picked up the 1/50th McDonalds Mack Truck at a Antique shop today. It's a Hot Wheels Collectible with exceptional detail including the Bulldog Hood Ornament.

Wow, that is a great looking BullDog'... Love it'.. Never seen one before'... Very Nice find'.... Indeed'..👌👍☑

Ted those are some sharp looking motorcycles! I bet they are going to look great on your layout!

Mustang, great find on the McD's bulldog truck and the small cheveron pickup.

@Quarter Gauger 48 posted:

Wow, that is a great looking BullDog'... Love it'.. Never seen one before'... Very Nice find'.... Indeed'..👌👍☑

Yes, there's so much more detail on that one than on the Corgi Mack.

I have to admit, though, I did enjoy adding the extra detail to the Corgi.

Finally finished the Dinky Rolls Royce. Now keep in mind this was commissioned by Paris Hilton.

BeforeAnd after. Nice walnut and soft pink.

A little closer.Thats better.

Wow!  The Rolls looks really elegant!  Great job with the "glass", too.

@JDFonz posted:

A little closer.Thats better.

Joel, it came out beautiful... I see you're using the Dremel'.. I went ahead and ordered the 1/8" 2.56 screws and tap.  I'll let you know how they work out'.... Again nice job on the Rolls'...👍😉👌👀

Hi Ted,

I used the dremel to grind the rivet off the grill. That’s the only way I could get the front grill/bumper assembly off.

@JDFonz posted:

A little closer.Thats better.

Looks great, JD; great job!

PD

Thanks PD.

Great restoration job on the Rolls,J.D. Fonz.

David and Joe, thanks for the kudos on my restos.

man that would be some kind of a train trip down to Key West.  And warmer than where I’m at in WI. Getting blessed with some snow today!