cody6268 wrote: ↑Sun May 23, 2021 4:39 pm
There's a bit newer casting called Aisle Driver.
I don't recall having seen that one; it was released around the time I large stopped buying new Hot Wheels.
I finally got around to taking some pictures of the two Ertl John Deere Gators I bought recently.
Gators Front.jpg
Gators Rear.jpg
They are much more toy-like than the Bruder Gator I showed earlier, but still kind of cool. The guy I bought them from turned them into ambulances. Number one has had its "ambulance" decals removed, but shows evidence of having had a stretcher mounted in its bed; I'll deal with that later.
Gator Front.jpg
Gator Rear.jpg
I have one that is all-diecast, as well as a camo edition of the plastic one.
There used to be a kit allowing one to convert them into ambulances or brush fire trucks; which was done as a partnership between a company in IA that built the real things (First Attack, later Wildfire Manufacturing); and another company in IA (Moore's Farm Toys) that did small kits for model farm equipment. If I recall, they were very expensive. They also sold some assembled, so the apparatus manufacturer could use them as promotional items.
cudgee wrote: ↑Mon May 24, 2021 7:24 am
Ford Falcon.
Ford Falcon.jpg
"Never, never, never give up."
Winston Churchill
Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof.
Matthew 6:34
Your skills are coming along Dave, they're lookin' mighty fine on my end.
"Never, never, never give up."
Winston Churchill
Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof.
Matthew 6:34
Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof.
Matthew 6:34
Other then the Mustang racer, and Tow Truck, these are all in-line for custom/wheel swaps.
When I can get around to it, that tis...
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"Never, never, never give up."
Winston Churchill
Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof.
Matthew 6:34
Just Plain Dave wrote: ↑Sun May 30, 2021 2:10 pm
A couple from the box.
No ID on the bottom but quite certain a 30 something and Ford most likely because of the rumble seat cut out.
Hotwheels 30something something (no ID on the bottom) cr 1996 China.jpg
It is either a 1933 or 1934 Ford roadster.They are both known as the model 40 and the differences were in the grille and hood sides.The 33 grille slopes at more of an angle and the hood sides were different in the shape of the louvers and the latch handle.The 33 louvers were curved slightly and there was only one handle while the 34's were straight and had two handles.
Just Plain Dave wrote: ↑Sun May 30, 2021 2:10 pm
Quite certain a 30 something and Ford most likely because of the rumble seat cut out.
Pretty sure it's a '34 Ford. The casting was modified into a roadster at some point in its life; it started out as a 3-window coupe. Probably for cost-cutting reasons, the fenders were plastic. As a kid, I had a coupe done up to look like ZZ Top's '34 Ford.
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Dug this out of the shop today;it was buried behind one of my display cases. A classic diner of about 1/32nd scale(car posed next to it is a 1/32nd 41 Cadillac).It is pretty detailed and lights up when it is plugged in.In actuality it is a telephone!
knife7knut wrote: ↑Mon May 31, 2021 2:17 am
Dug this out of the shop today;it was buried behind one of my display cases. A classic diner of about 1/32nd scale(car posed next to it is a 1/32nd 41 Cadillac).It is pretty detailed and lights up when it is plugged in.In actuality it is a telephone!
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Not all who wander are lost!!
Of all the paths you take in life,
Make sure some of them are Dirt!!!
The local flea market continues to produce great finds. Today I found a most unusual car:a 1/18th scale model of a Callaway C12 Corvette with a paint job done by some artist called,"Jo ortlund"(that is the way it is spelled)and made by Auto Art. Although it has no box or stand,it still had the tissue paper in the hatch holding in the replaceable top section.A bit of dust and haze which cleaned up nicely with a bit of liquid polish.
Checked the going prices of these and they start at around $100. Considering I only paid ten bucks for it I think I did well.
Also picked up a Play Art Mercury fire chief's car for a buck.
I finally got around to taking (and editing) some photos of my Ertl John Deere Model D. It was made in the USA early in 1994. Prior to coming into my house, it has never been out of the box. Since the box was partially open (by design), it is a little dusty, but it's as-new. The last picture shows it with a Harvest Heritage trading card, also produced by Ertl in 1994.
I thought I was done with die-cast. However, farm toys represent not necessarily a lifestyle I'd like to live, but a setting I'd like to find myself in.
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Dan In MI wrote: ↑Mon Jun 07, 2021 1:55 am
I finally got around to taking (and editing) some photos of my Ertl John Deere Model D. It was made in the USA early in 1994. Prior to coming into my house, it has never been out of the box. Since the box was partially open (by design), it is a little dusty, but it's as-new. The last picture shows it with a Harvest Heritage trading card, also produced by Ertl in 1994.
Ertl John Deere Model D.jpg
Model D Operator's Station.jpg
Model D With Card.jpg
I thought I was done with die-cast. However, farm toys represent not necessarily a lifestyle I'd like to live, but a setting I'd like to find myself in.
cudgee wrote: ↑Mon Jun 07, 2021 2:13 am
Nice, there is something about machinery.
Yes indeed. I actually kind of miss driving through California's farm country and having to wait to safely pass a tractor or a big sprayer. I can only imagine you have some interesting machinery in Australia!
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cudgee wrote: ↑Mon Jun 07, 2021 2:13 am
Nice, there is something about machinery.
Yes indeed. I actually kind of miss driving through California's farm country and having to wait to safely pass a tractor or a big sprayer. I can only imagine you have some interesting machinery in Australia!
We did design the initial stripper/header. They were cutting edge at the time. Some of the old machinery you see at agricultural shows is fantastic. When you can see the original header up against a modern header, just mind blowing how far we have come. You have a good week.