dragcarz Posted October 24, 2016 Share Posted October 24, 2016 A few years back I purchased a model car collection from a man that stopped building models in 1962. This workbench was among the models. Does anybody know anything about it, it's 1/25 scale, moulded in the blue color you see. I was going to start doing some modifications to it, but decided to hold off until I could find out more about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carman1 Posted October 24, 2016 Share Posted October 24, 2016 that is pretty cool, and long before the use of disc brakes on US cars, so I wonder what the circular things are ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted October 24, 2016 Share Posted October 24, 2016 The circular things are probably hubcaps. I don't think that piece is from a kit, it's more likely from one of those lithographed sheet metal toy gas stations from the Fifties or early Sixties. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted October 24, 2016 Share Posted October 24, 2016 The circular things are probably hubcaps. I don't think that piece is from a kit, it's more likely from one of those lithographed sheet metal toy gas stations from the Fifties or early Sixties.That's exactly what I was thinking too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike999 Posted October 24, 2016 Share Posted October 24, 2016 (edited) You guys nailed it. It's from an old MARX Service Station playset. Here's a recent eBay listing for one: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-1950s-Marx-Service-Station-Playset-Plastic-Accessories-Swirled-Pump-NR-/401208679754?hash=item5d69e69d4a:g:0p0AAOSwpLNYBXI4 Edited October 24, 2016 by Mike999 error Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted October 24, 2016 Share Posted October 24, 2016 Talk about detail, they've even got the crapper in there! My Buddy L Texaco station doesn't even have that, and the Texaco stations had "registered rest rooms"! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragcarz Posted October 24, 2016 Author Share Posted October 24, 2016 Thanks guys ! I knew someone would come up with an answer. I'm going to try and spruce it up a little. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modelbuilder Mark Posted October 24, 2016 Share Posted October 24, 2016 I would suggest making a mold of it, then chop up the copy. That way if something happens you do not like, you just pour another copy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CabDriver Posted October 24, 2016 Share Posted October 24, 2016 I would suggest making a mold of it, then chop up the copy. That way if something happens you do not like, you just pour another copy. First thing I thought too Mark. That thing's cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragcarz Posted October 25, 2016 Author Share Posted October 25, 2016 Not going too crazy here. I've added toe kick below and want to add doors to the front with handles. Maybe a back splash board and detail paint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nova-ss Posted October 25, 2016 Share Posted October 25, 2016 I would suggest making a mold of it, then chop up the copy. That way if something happens you do not like, you just pour another copy. I agree.it not lie you can go buy another.maye a caste would do it...Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragcarz Posted October 25, 2016 Author Share Posted October 25, 2016 I've never cast anything before....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSNJim Posted October 25, 2016 Share Posted October 25, 2016 Why cast? Build a styrene box to the same dimensions, and raid your spare parts boxes for a couple of hubcaps, a six volt battery or whatever you want on it. You said you were going to modify it, correct? No need to make it any more difficult than necessary.It is a pretty cool piece. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragcarz Posted October 28, 2016 Author Share Posted October 28, 2016 I scribed cabinet doors, added edges to bench top, added a back splash and door hinges. Needs a little more clean up. Ideas, suggestions, comments all welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howard Cohen Posted October 28, 2016 Share Posted October 28, 2016 Those 'round things' are not hubcaps, they are the tops of air cleaners Notice they are beside the oil filters Have any of you ever done an oil change or air filter change on a car from the 50s or 60s? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldcarfan Posted October 29, 2016 Share Posted October 29, 2016 That is so cool. If I had the space, (and the money) I would collect some of those old gas stations. My grandma had one of those in her garage that I would pull out and play with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragcarz Posted October 29, 2016 Author Share Posted October 29, 2016 I've wanted a Buddy L Texaco gas station for as long as I can remember. They are way out of my price range though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dartman Posted October 30, 2016 Share Posted October 30, 2016 Maybe some peg board on the back with tools hanging...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disabled modeler Posted October 30, 2016 Share Posted October 30, 2016 Now that is COOL...! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atmobil Posted October 30, 2016 Share Posted October 30, 2016 Really cool. I like your modifications to it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragcarz Posted October 30, 2016 Author Share Posted October 30, 2016 Thanks for the kind comments I started painting the items on the bench . Hope to have it done soon .i will post pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragcarz Posted September 19, 2017 Author Share Posted September 19, 2017 Finally finished it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
68shortfleet Posted September 19, 2017 Share Posted September 19, 2017 Well done. Barely looks like the same piece. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Metallic Posted September 20, 2017 Share Posted September 20, 2017 That came out really cool. Nice job adding additional details. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XJ6 Posted September 20, 2017 Share Posted September 20, 2017 That is really cool,nice job on the painting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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