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Post by ptc on Apr 16, 2021 13:25:18 GMT
There are many talented folks that can take a main-line production model and redecorate it. Why, for a lot of reasons. Some make special runs for charity, some to resell rare models, and some to create something that has not been produced. Some time ago, I missed out on an auction item for a rare 1947 Ford V8 Woody in my favorite color, yellow. Rather than stew about it, I found the same model in a different color and asked by friend Charlie to repaint it in the yellow color I wanted. Result, I got what I wanted without having to wait forever for another yellow model to come up for auction. Something similar in a way, There is another model up for auction in yellow that is a repaint. It has a ridiculous asking price and the hood has some spider paint cracks. I found the same model (newer with better features) in a different color and Charlie is conning to the rescue again to reaping it to match the ridiculous priced model. A big win for me. Before:After Painting to Yellow:
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Post by joeh on Apr 16, 2021 13:43:20 GMT
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Post by ptc on Apr 16, 2021 14:58:41 GMT
Thanks Joe for your post about early Ford models. Very interesting.
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Post by ptc on Apr 18, 2021 19:01:14 GMT
Many folks when it comes to having their picture taken want it done from their "best side". 1:43 scale model cars can also have a "best side", or in some cases look better from the front or rear view. How does this apply to our layouts? I think we all went to make the best use of our accessories, so placing our models in the best possible setting is key. I spend a good deal of time evaluating each model and placing them on the layout for maximum exposure with their "best side". One of the nicest models on the layout is a 1948 Buick Roadmaster Woody. It's "best side" in my opinion is the front end (not that the whole model isn't beautiful). I went looking for the best placement for this model and found the perfect spot, the intersection of 42nd Street and Park Avenue. This placement shows off the front end nicely, but gives a good view of both sides. How do our members go about placing vehicles on their layouts?
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Post by Adam on Apr 18, 2021 23:54:33 GMT
This was a Birthday Present from my nephew a bout 3 years ago. We were in Disney World and I mentioned that I thought this would look nice on the layout so they bought it for me. One my favorite vehicles on my layout.
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Post by rtraincollector on Apr 19, 2021 0:50:35 GMT
It was asked of me to post this pic in here. I will post again when I get them in, I'll take them out of there boxes and take better pics.
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Post by ptc on Apr 19, 2021 12:35:43 GMT
Thanks for the trailer truck photos. They sure are a part of the vehicles on our layouts.
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Post by joeh on Apr 20, 2021 21:28:08 GMT
The next 2 models in the Minichamps "Ford Anniversary" lineup are the 1940 Ford DeLux Woody wagon, and the 1941 Lincoln Continental MK1. The level of detail is shown on the close-ups. The Continental started out as a one-off custom car, built on a 1939 Zephyr chassis, for Edsel Ford (Henry's son). The public loved the look, and a $2,865. production version was offered. The woody wagon started at $947. In 1940, Ford celebrated 28 million cars sold. As far as I know, the woody model was offered in green, tan, and blue, and the Continental, just in the color shown.
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Post by ptc on Apr 20, 2021 22:57:14 GMT
You have a terrific collection of model vehicles, Joe. I sure liked the update with the Woody and Lincoln.
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Post by ptc on Apr 21, 2021 12:56:31 GMT
"When Santa Comes To Town", old expression, but true today. Not often can you find accessories for a year round Christmas layout, other than the train catalogs that offer items I have zero interest in. But every once in a while, something pops up. Some 30 years ago, The Maidenhead Car Club of England commissioned Brooklin to produce a small number of 1954 Dodge Convertibles with a Santa driver and toy bag with Christmas Tree in the rear seats. I knew this model existed from the Brooklin Collectors Guide, but have never seen it come up for sale until a couple of weeks ago. This is a model vehicle made for our layout and a must have. My plan is to install it on 42nd Street and have Santa drop off elf passengers at the GCT. Should be a nice display.
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Post by rtraincollector on Apr 23, 2021 13:18:03 GMT
Stated When I got these in I would repost them here without there boxes.
I like them and will use them but feel there a little on the small size but don't really care.
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Post by rtraincollector on Apr 23, 2021 20:21:42 GMT
Well went to Kroger again today with the wife, and found a trash truck for my layout. I'll put it out front of a house with a guy standing next to it and if I can find something that resembles a trash can I'll have a guy pushing it out to the truck.
And for comparison in size here is my stake body truck with the pigs in the back of it, next to it.
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Post by ptc on Apr 24, 2021 18:37:45 GMT
Looking good, RTC. Love the Pup Trailer.
Thanks for your photo contributions.
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Post by joeh on Apr 24, 2021 22:32:24 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Apr 24, 2021 23:22:26 GMT
"When Santa Comes To Town", old expression, but true today. Not often can you find accessories for a year round Christmas layout, other than the train catalogs that offer items I have zero interest in. But every once in a while, something pops up. Some 30 years ago, The Maidenhead Car Club of England commissioned Brooklin to produce a small number of 1954 Dodge Convertibles with a Santa driver and toy bag with Christmas Tree in the rear seats. I knew this model existed from the Brooklin Collectors Guide, but have never seen it come up for sale until a couple of weeks ago. This is a model vehicle made for our layout and a must have. My plan is to install it on 42nd Street and have Santa drop off elf passengers at the GCT. Should be a nice display. Nice ride for the old guy. Brooklin made sure that he couldn’t slip one of those C T Balsam trees into the seat. What happened to the news about Trustworthy and his pimp C T? Things have been eerily quiet for those two. No, we have not forgotten their help in the Polar Express victory and appreciate it. We all worked together.
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