Shadow
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Post by Shadow on Dec 26, 2023 23:40:11 GMT
Folks,
I am looking for a source of 1:43 late 1930s-early 1940s American autos. I'm not looking for museum quality items, but something that will get the job done representing cars on my train layout. Also looking to spend in the $20-$25 range or less. Suggestions please? Thanks.
Cheers,
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Post by healey36 on Dec 28, 2023 15:39:16 GMT
How detailed do you want them? For my tinplate layout, I use a number of Dinky's, both original and some newly-produced reproductions. Here are a few examples: They are not super-detailed and lack amenities such as window-glazing and plastic interiors, but they look good with prewar and early postwar toy trains IMHO. Might not be so great, however, if you're looking for a more scale appearance. Online auction sites are a good hunting-ground.
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Post by Shadow on Dec 29, 2023 12:47:50 GMT
Healy,
Thanks for your response! I'm looking for something a little more detailed than the models you showed. I'm really interested in knowing what BRANDS have/do manufacture the era I'm looking to model. I follow RexToys on THAT auction site, but RexToys only made about 6 different body styles that suit my needs (and couldn't find a Chevrolet!). I'd just like a pointer to see what other manufacturers are out there that I should be hunting on the internet. Thanks again!
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Post by Adam on Dec 29, 2023 12:57:07 GMT
Brooklin models have been one of the best in terms of detail. You can find them on eBay for decent prices if you are persistent.
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Post by dlagrua on Dec 31, 2023 15:35:46 GMT
My layout recreation of railroad trains, buildings and cars of the 1940's/1950's uses model cars that represent that era. I had a heck of a time finding automobiles that fit. Since a layout is seen in the context of the whole, fine detail was not an issue. I just searched online, at the shows, and at Walmart to find cars of that vintage. We have some finely detailed models and some "toy types"as well. Also had to settle for some 1:46 scale models and used them "up front" so they fit in.
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Post by thebigcrabcake on Jan 1, 2024 20:19:17 GMT
Diecast direct has some www.diecastdirect.com. They don't have a category for 1940's vehicles but if you search by just the individual year (like "1947"), and then sort by "1:43" on the right hand column of the page: you will find a number of results. Try each year separately and you will get maximum results. Emile
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Post by vintagemodeltrainguy on Aug 4, 2024 11:01:01 GMT
What scale Trainset does 1:43 go best with?
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Post by runamuckchuck on Aug 4, 2024 12:20:52 GMT
From time to time Trainz has some nice vehicles to select from. Eras vary as expected, but again persistence is the key.
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Post by steveoncattailcreek on Aug 4, 2024 14:13:29 GMT
What scale Trainset does 1:43 go best with? O scale, which is nominally 1:48, and perhaps in the background of G scale, at 1:22.5. It largely (no pun intended!) depends on the individual piece, and the scene in which it's to be placed. For instance, when I needed to find a replacement for the missing SUV on my second-hand animated McDonalds, I was able to substitute a 1:43 Mini Cooper, which has a similar boxy profile but is much smaller in prototype. The extra size of 1:43 made it a closer match to the OEM vehicle, and also made it easier to add passengers:
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Post by vintagemodeltrainguy on Aug 4, 2024 21:59:01 GMT
Ok, I figure that I will put this out to the gallery. I have these little diecast cars (1:32 scale) and here they are aside my m1005. Steve said that O Guage is 1:48 scale, ... what do ya think ?
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Post by steveoncattailcreek on Aug 4, 2024 22:18:12 GMT
Ok, I figure that I will put this out to the gallery. I have these little diecast cars (1:32 scale) and here they are aside my m1005. Steve said that O Guage is 1:48 scale, ... what do ya think ? Well, side by side, they are pretty obviously larger than the train's scale . . . but with that said, if they were placed closer to the viewer than the train (and not next to any other object that would provide a similar scale contrast), I think you might be able to get away with it. You can explain that it's not really out of scale, it's just an example of forced perspective -- using closer, larger-scale objects to make smaller scale objects behind them appear farther away than is really the case. Many O scalers have used HO scale buildings behind the O scale stuff to simulate more depth than really exists on the layout, for instance. Or, if they won't buy that, you can always fall back on the "it's just a toy train" rationale, or "it's my layout, my rules!"
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Post by superwarp1 on Aug 29, 2024 16:43:41 GMT
Mr Muffins has true 1/48 O scale cars.
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Post by rtraincollector on Sept 1, 2024 15:45:56 GMT
I need to go through mine, most are 50' - 70's but do have some older ones also. I have well over 200 cars I don't really have a use for, there nowhere near Brooklin models for detail but a lot more than the dinky's
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Post by vintagemodeltrainguy on Sept 2, 2024 17:05:08 GMT
I need to go through mine, most are 50' - 70's but do have some older ones also. I have well over 200 cars I don't really have a use for, there nowhere near Brooklin models for detail but a lot more than the dinky's I'm looking for 1940's-1950's Trucks and Cars. I saw a 1:48 Military Deuce and a half, a 47' Dodge Power Wagon Pickup and a Military Jeep on EBay. I might even need a 1940's Tank of some kind, too.
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Post by vintagemodeltrainguy on Sept 2, 2024 17:07:09 GMT
How detailed do you want them? For my tinplate layout, I use a number of Dinky's, both original and some newly-produced reproductions. Here are a few examples: They are not super-detailed and lack amenities such as window-glazing and plastic interiors, but they look good with prewar and early postwar toy trains IMHO. Might not be so great, however, if you're looking for a more scale appearance. Online auction sites are a good hunting-ground. Is the Volkswagen Beetle a Dinky Toys Brand, also?
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