Has anyone seen one of these before?

[dragcarz]

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. 

[carman1]

that is pretty cool,  and long before the use of disc brakes  on US cars,  so I wonder what the circular things are  ?

[Mark]

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.

[Snake45]

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.

[Mike999]

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
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[Mark]

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"!

[dragcarz]

Thanks guys ! I knew someone would come up with an answer. I'm going to try and spruce it up a little.

[Modelbuilder Mark]

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. 

[OldNYJim]

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!

[dragcarz]

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.

[Nova-ss]

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

[dragcarz]

I've never cast anything before.......

[SSNJim]

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.

[dragcarz]

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. 

[Howard Cohen]

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?  

[oldcarfan]

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.

[dragcarz]

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.

[dartman]

Maybe some peg board on the back with tools hanging......

[disabled modeler]

Now that is COOL...!

[Atmobil]

Really cool. I like your modifications to it

[dragcarz]

Thanks for the kind comments I started painting the items on the bench .  Hope to have it done soon .i will post pics.

[dragcarz]

Finally finished it

[68shortfleet]

Well done. Barely looks like the same piece. 

[Mr. Metallic]

That came out really cool. Nice job adding additional details.

[XJ6]

That is really cool,nice job on the painting