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

Picked that Impala up in blue about a year ago ...

I got a blue impala a few months ago!  The three of us must have good taste!

Actually it is too new for my era, but I couldn’t pass it up!

@jgtrh62 posted:

1:50 Mack Anthem in white by First Gear.

Those are amazing! I’m on the hunt now for my intermodal yard.

@gunrunnerjohn posted:

I 3D printed up some jeeps for my military train, does that count?   They're true 1:48 scale size.

Wow! Nice work. Can’t wait to see the train.

Who would have though we'd have another "top-down" day in early November with a sunny 70 degree day for this "hot shot" to show off his '65 Impala one more time this year...!

@Capetrainman posted:

Who would have though we'd have another "top-down" day in early November with a sunny 70 degree day for this "hot shot" to show off his '65 Impala one more time this year...!

Indeed Paul.. Lets hope it continues... Indeed Impalas, I had a couple of them, 70's, 80's.. great cars back them...

It figures Paul would have an Impala...and a convertible no less!!!  I figured I had better show the Impala I bragged of having.  Here it is, brand spanking new, sitting at the Idaho Hotel.  It is joined by a hot shot in his '49 Merc!  What a nice car!  Also, we see the Idaho Hotel has just purchased a '40 Ford Woody from the Whispering Pine Lodge and is trying to get the old crate up the steep gravel road.  Watch that first step!  It's a doosy!

Great scene, Mark and love the Impala!  Speaking of "blue Impala's," I beleive that's a blue '59 parked by the station...

Paul, Your '59 impala looks much cooler than my '67!!

Thery're all great Mark...and the 1/43's a cheaper to own than the real ones...you have a nice collection...!

@Capetrainman posted:

Thery're all great Mark...and the 1/43's a cheaper to own than the real ones...you have a nice collection...!

Thank you, Paul!

I like 1/48-1/50 scale but it is hard to find.

@harley rider posted:

I like 1/48-1/50 scale but it is hard to find.

I agree!

A blue Denver Diecast 1:48 Dodge Ram 1500 pickup truck, not too shabby for 8 bucks.

John- I like your desert scenery. It came out great.

JohnA

Sid Smith, a distinguished "vet," is thinking of trading in his '64 Impala for one of Djer's late season convertibles for sale, priced to move before the snow flies!  Djer and sid continue the negotiation.  Sid's motto is "I like to explore in my '64"...he loves the way that 1/43 V-8 moves him down those country roads...

@Capetrainman posted:

Sid Smith, a distinguished "vet," is thinking of trading in his '64 Impala for one of Djer's late season convertibles for sale, priced to move before the snow flies!  Djer and sid continue the negotiation.  Sid's motto is "I like to explore in my '64"...he loves the way that 1/43 V-8 moves him down those country roads...

Paul, good looking midnight blue 64 Impala'.. Exactly how many 1/43 cars do you have?  A better question might be,  how many don't you have }LOL....😁

@Quarter Gauger 48 posted:

Paul, good looking midnight blue 64 Impala'.. Exactly how many 1/43 cars do you have?  A better question might be,  how many don't you have }LOL....😁

Too many Ted...I think I'm losing steam for buying more...time to tighen up the budget! Loading up the '59 Impala outside the North Main Street Station...

@Capetrainman posted:

Too many Ted...I think I'm losing steam for buying more...time to tighen up the budget! Loading up the '59 Impala outside the North Main Street Station...

Ok I have been away from the forum working around the house to much. But Paul I can't believe those words came out of your mouth!

Here is a little power and convertible for you guys to enjoy!

Mike, one of my favorite scenes above of your former layout...some great "beef' on your streets!  In fact, my guy in the maroon shirt with his green Buick Grand Sport wants to give it a run with your Camaro convertible..

@Capetrainman posted:

Mike, one of my favorite scenes above of your former layout...some great "beef' on your streets!  In fact, my guy in the maroon shirt with his green Buick Grand Sport wants to give it a run with your Camaro convertible..

Thanks Paul I hope to make the new layout even better! as for the run between the Chevell and the Camaro I am not to sure that would be fair as the Camaro is one of the Daytona 500 pace cars!

Hi All,

The building is made from DP wall sections with signage by me on a computer.  The scene really came together for me when I started reading about the 19th Century oyster "industry" in New York and Connecticut.  Absolutely fascinating stuff was out there, including references to George Still--oyster mogul.  

I needed a vehicle and some fish/oyster carts (technically vehicles--man powered).  I disassembled one of those ubiquitous die-cast 1934 Ford trucks and went to work.  Primer and paint were both Tamiya, and the flat black was by Rustoleum.  The back of the truck was scratch built using HO shingle sheets and thin styrene bent to form an arch.  Note:  Restaurants sometimes print their menus on thin styrene---they will generally give you one to take home if you ask!

Advertising on the side of the truck was obtained online, then modified to fit the truck in Word.  The roof canvas overlay consisted of craft paint applied to the styrene, followed by an application of Kirkland tissue. That give the wrinkles, then emphasized by dry-brushing some powder.  All the color on the side stakes and the truck body was done with PanPastels.

The fish/oyster carts are laser kits from Train Troll, finished with black spray and PanPastels.  I couldn't get the right photo angle here, so it includes the "card pockets" for waybills used in layout operations.  

Nice work Don!

Fill it up, please, with hi-test, check the oil, and hit the winshield...

@Capetrainman posted:

Fill it up, please, with hi-test, check the oil, and hit the winshield...

My mum would always complain to us that the attendant left streaks on the windshield.  What did she expect for 20 cents per gallon?

The hotdog vendor created quite a disruption when he setup between the bus station and train station one night last summer...needless to say, he caught the attention of city hall the next day...

@Capetrainman, okay, I give up.  Just what is that sleek, high powered beast that requires Hi-test?

Below is the best looking Charger I've seen.  Not often you see one in blue.  Remember when vinyl roofs were all the rage.  There was a guy in my old neighborhood with a red Buick Wildcat with a white vinyl top and white interior , '67-'68 I believe, some time in the early 80s that top was real raggedy so he just peeled it off.  Not a good look, but at least he didn't have to worry about pieces peeling off at speed.

Coach...it's the 1/43, 1953 Studebaker Commander...many of them had the "Bearcat" V-8 engine that required hi-test!  The blue Charger in the picture is a Greenlight 1/43 from one of the forum's listed vendors...

Two sweet rides Paul!

Jim, great scene...buildings, people, and vehicles.  What brand fiqures are the senior man and woman standing by the '57 Caddy??

Saturday night activity at the corner of North Main Street and Pontiac Avenue...

A full lot at the "import rally" in the parking lot at Morrision Door last summer...

Speaking of imports'