Since I have this wood box, I decided to try to build my first scratch-built diorama in it.
The model building was sourced from a hobby store that sold used HO Train scale buildings and this one looked the closest to 1:64. Cheap and I get to expand my painting experience!! It is unlikely this will be used with this diorama. It WILL likely be a temporary building until I build some.
The sheet of cork will be used for roads (painted gray).
I have the styrene for building. I plan on three buildings:
- Jay's Garage: an art deco style service centre
- Jay's Dive-In Restaurant: an art deco style drive-in diner
- Jay's Marina: will be on the water and the water will be on the right side.
I will probably wait until at least November to start; a cold months project.
The Volkswagen Beetle, officially the Volkswagen Type 1, is a small family car produced by the German company Volkswagen from 1938 to 2003. A global cultural icon known for its bug-like design, the Beetle is widely regarded as one of the most influential cars of the 20th century. Its production period of 65 years is the longest for any single generation of automobile, and its total production of 21.5 million units makes it the most produced car of a single platform in history and the second-highest of all nameplates manufactured in the 20th century.
The Beetle was conceived in the early 1930s. The leader of Nazi Germany, Adolf Hitler, decided there was a need for a people's car - an inexpensive, simple, mass-produced car - to serve Germany's new road network, the Reichsautobahn. The German engineer Ferdinand Porsche and his design team began developing and designing the car in the early 1930s, but the fundamental design concept can be attributed to Béla Barényi in 1925, predating Porsche's claims by almost ten years. The result was the Volkswagen Type 1 and the introduction of the Volkswagen brand. Volkswagen initially slated production for the late 1930s, but the outbreak of war in 1939 meant that production was delayed until the war had ended. The car was originally called the Volkswagen Type 1 and marketed simply as the Volkswagen. It was not until 1968 that it was officially named the "Beetle".
Volkswagen implemented designations for the Beetle in the 1960s, including 1200, 1300, 1500, 1600, 1302, and 1303. Volkswagen introduced a series of large luxury models throughout the 1960s and 1970s - comprising the Type 3, Type 4 and K70 - to supplement the Beetle, but none of these models achieved the level of success that it did. In 1972, it became the best-selling car of all time, a position it retained for nearly three decades. Rapidly changing consumer preferences toward front-wheel drive compact hatchbacks in Europe prompted Volkswagen's gradual shift away from rear-wheel drive, starting with the Golf in 1974. In the late 1970s and '80s, Japanese automakers dominated some markets around the world, which contributed to the Beetle's declining popularity.
The Beetle remains one of the best-selling cars of all time and is the first to sell over 20 million units. Over its lifespan, its design remained consistent, yet Volkswagen implemented over 78,000 incremental updates. These modifications were often subtle, involving minor alterations to its exterior, interior, colours, and lighting. Some more noteworthy changes included the introduction of new engines, models and systems, such as improved technology or comfort. The Beetle maintains a substantial cultural influence and is regarded as one of the most iconic vehicles in automotive history; its success largely influenced the way automobiles are designed and marketed, and propelled Volkswagen's introduction of a Golf-based series of vehicles.
The Dodge Challenger is the name of three generations of automobiles produced by the American automobile manufacturer Dodge. However, the first use of the Challenger name by Dodge dates back to 1959 for marketing a "value version" of the full-sized Coronet Silver Challenger.
From model years 1970 to 1974, the first-generation Dodge Challenger pony car was built using the Chrysler E platform in hardtop and convertible body styles sharing significant components with the Plymouth Barracuda.
The second-generation, from model years 1978 to 1983, was a rebadged Mitsubishi Galant Lambda / Sapporo, a coupe version of an economical compact car.
The third and most recent generation is a full-size muscle car that was introduced in early 2008 initially as a rival to the evolved fifth generation Ford Mustang and the fifth generation Chevrolet Camaro.
In November 2021, Stellantis announced that the 2023 model year would be the final model year for both the LD Dodge Charger and LA Dodge Challenger, as the company will focus its plans on electric vehicles rather than fossil fuel-powered vehicles, due to tougher emissions standards required by the Environmental Protection Agency for the 2023 model year. Challenger production ended on December 22, 2023, and the Brampton, Ontario, assembly plant will be re-tooled to assemble an electrified successor.
The Dodge Charger (1966), also known as Dodge Charger (B-body), is a mid-size automobile that was produced by Dodge from 1966 through 1978 model years, and was based on the Chrysler B platform.
AFX slot car (Datsun) and slot car body (Pontiac)...maybe I will get a track next year.
The wheelbases are different, so the Pontiac body does not fit on this chassis. I may experiment with some painting techniques on these...
Found for $1.99 in a box of loose cars...not sure what the scale is supposed to be.
I was walking through a park a block away from where I lived 1980-1984 a week ago and came across this model that was smashed on the ground and missing wheels...I decided to take it home and experiment with weathering techniques to improve my painting skills.
The boat and motor in the background should probably be completed first. It is my first model build since 1983 or 1984...when I lived near the park I found this!! 👀
The Ford GT is a mid-engine two-seater sports car manufactured and marketed by American automobile manufacturer Ford for the 2005 model year in conjunction with the company's 2003 centenary. The second generation Ford GT became available for the 2017 model year.
The GT recalls Ford's historically significant GT40, a consecutive four-time winner of the 24 Hours of Le Mans (1966-1969), including a 1-2-3 finish in 1966.
The Pontiac GTO
is a front-engine, rear-drive, two-door, and four-passenger automobile
manufactured and marketed by the Pontiac division of General Motors over
four generations from 1963 until 1974 in the United States -
with a fifth generation made by GM's Australian subsidiary, Holden, for
the 2004 through 2006 model years.
The first generation of the
GTO is credited with popularizing the muscle car market segment in the
1960s. Some consider the Pontiac GTO to have started the trend with all
four domestic automakers offering a variety of competing models.
For
the 1964 and 1965 model years, the GTO was an optional package on the
intermediate-sized Pontiac LeMans. The 1964 GTO vehicle identification
number (VIN) started with 22, while the 1965 GTO VIN began with 237. The GTO was designated as a separate Pontiac model from 1966 through 1971
(VIN 242...). It became an optional package again for the 1972 and 1973
intermediate LeMans. For 1974, the GTO was an optional trim package on
the compact-sized Ventura.
The GTO model was revived for the 2004
through 2006 model years as a captive import for Pontiac, a left-hand
drive version of the Holden Monaro, itself a coupé variant of the Holden
Commodore.
The Pontiac GTO is a front-engine, rear-drive, two-door, and four-passenger automobile manufactured and marketed by the Pontiac division of General Motors over four generations from 1963 until 1974 in the United States - with a fifth generation made by GM's Australian subsidiary, Holden, for the 2004 through 2006 model years.
The first generation of the GTO is credited with popularizing the muscle car market segment in the 1960s. Some consider the Pontiac GTO to have started the trend with all four domestic automakers offering a variety of competing models.
For the 1964 and 1965 model years, the GTO was an optional package on the intermediate-sized Pontiac LeMans. The 1964 GTO vehicle identification number (VIN) started with 22, while the 1965 GTO VIN began with 237. The GTO was designated as a separate Pontiac model from 1966 through 1971 (VIN 242...). It became an optional package again for the 1972 and 1973 intermediate LeMans. For 1974, the GTO was an optional trim package on the compact-sized Ventura.
The GTO model was revived for the 2004 through 2006 model years as a captive import for Pontiac, a left-hand drive version of the Holden Monaro, itself a coupé variant of the Holden Commodore.
**Auto Haulers S44**
The D series (also called D/W series) is a line of pickup trucks that was sold by Dodge from 1960 to 1993. The same basic design was retained until the October 1993 introduction of a completely redesigned Ram. The D/W series shared its AD platform with the Dodge Ramcharger/Plymouth Trail Duster twins. Two-wheel-drive (4×2) models were designated D, while four-wheel-drive (4×4) models were designated W.
The Dodge Challenger is an automobile produced by American automobile manufacturer Dodge. The first use of the Challenger name by Dodge was in 1959 for marketing a "value version" of the full-sized Coronet Silver Challenger.
From model years 1970 to 1974, the first generation Dodge Challenger pony car was built using the Chrysler E platform in hardtop and convertible body styles sharing major components with the Plymouth Barracuda.
