That I just have to model.
One of the first things on my list when I get the
new train shop up and running, unfortunately that probably won’t be until
this Fall
Anyone seen this before, know any history?
Rick
sIf you want an “easy” start, take a look at the Matchbox series of TT trucks. (This is a photo from Garratt Steam) They claim 1:18, but I think it’s closer to 1:20. Either way, it’s not real big.
Thanks Bruce, that looks to be a perfect starting point.
I think most of the work will be on Stan for the decal
design on this one.
Rik
Coleman made interior gas lights??
Only reason I ask as from what I see on the side of the truck. It’s a pendant with an escetuion and the bell below which appears to be an interior permanent gas fixture. I did a quick google search and came up empty …if this is true then “dang” I had no clue and learned something!
Edit: to expel some gas
Matchbox trucks? Huh. I will have to look for some. I have a Matchbox Dodge Power Wagon in 1:24 just waiting for me to “work” on it.
David Russell said:
Coleman made interior gas lights??
Only reason I ask as from what I see on the side of the truck. It’s a pendant with an escetuion and the bell below which appears to be an interior permanent gas fixture. I did a quick google search and came up empty …if this is true then “dang” I had no clue and learned something!
Edit: to expel some gas
Now that the gas is depleted here is some information.
As a small child we lived in one particular lumber camp that the cabins had gas lights, no
running water or indoor toilet but by gad, real gas lights.
I remember that some of the fixtures were wall mounted and some ceiling mounted.
Remember thinking how cool it was to watch Mom light them with a stick match and the mantel
flare up then turn white with light. This would have been around 1950-51 so my memory
could be a little hazy. Don’t know if it was a Coleman Light Plant or not but it well could have been.
Take a look at this.
Later
Rick
UN-real! I had no clue…I love history and old guys! (no offense) and thanks !
Doesn’t say what scale it is.
The listings on eBay read 1:43 scale
Gasoline for lighting. I had not heard of that before. I know the house we used to live in had natural gas lighting several remodels before I lived there. I found disused gas pipes in the ceiling when I installed a new ceiling light.
But I guess, since gasoline was actually a left over product of refining crude oil into kerosene and lubricating oils, it made sense to use it for lighting. Try slipping that past the safety inspectors today. (http://largescalecentral.com/externals/tinymce/plugins/emoticons/img/smiley-tongue-out.gif)
