MPC Texaco station

[dimaxion]

Beautiful Build . Texaco kept the Stations Clean as did all the Others looking sharp and Clean . Kudos .. God Bless 

[Rocking Rodney Rat]

I like it! Good job.... -RRR

[Nitrobarry]

I like what you`ve done Very nice indeed! To me though, as mentioned in the comments, the pumps are way to big. Question is, where to get correct scale pumps?

[ChrisBcritter]

On 4/8/2021 at 11:32 AM, Nitrobarry said:

the pumps are way to big. Question is, where to get correct scale pumps?

Look for the pumps from the original Buddy L service station - sometimes they show up on eBay:

If you want an older style, check out these salt and pepper shakers:

They need nozzles and hoses, but I checked them against the measurements of a real Tokheim pump and they're within a hair of 1/25th scale.

 

[Anglia105E]

What a find, Chris...... Who would have thought salt and pepper shakers? ( and so close to 1:25 scale too ).

David

[Repstock]

Another option:

[Repstock]

[RichCostello]

On 5/2/2021 at 11:15 PM, Repstock said:

Where can I find these?

[Repstock]

I got mine on eBay, a few at a time. The prices range from good to ridiculous. If you have patience, you'll eventually get all you need:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/194092852008?hash=item2d30d5e328:g:7eUAAOSwVuRgdJzh
https://www.ebay.com/itm/284276061721?hash=item42302c7619:g:fPkAAOSwDbJgWlqA

Four is enough for most stations, although I have made eight for my '70s station. I scratchbuild a little at a time, as I feel like it. All the items in the picture are scratch.

Good luck with your station, I hope this helps!

[Bob Ellis]

On 4/15/2021 at 7:38 AM, ChrisBcritter said:

Look for the pumps from the original Buddy L service station - sometimes they show up on eBay:

If you want an older style, check out these salt and pepper shakers:

They need nozzles and hoses, but I checked them against the measurements of a real Tokheim pump and they're within a hair of 1/25th scale.

 

I believe the Buddy L gas pumps are 1/24 not 1/25 so yes, they are a little big