I recently came across this photo:
This was the service station my Grandfather (we called him “Pop”) owned & operated. It was built sometime in the 50’s, and the building still stands today.
I am interested in building a model of it in 1:32 scale.
I know there are die cast cars made in 1:32, but being unfamiliar with that market leads me to this question: are there suitable gas pumps/signs available in 1:32?
Burl,
I have not seen any pumps available in 1/32. If I were you, I’d consider building some.
This guy made his out of paper, but I think styrene would be almost as easy to work with.
As for signs, I have had very good luck with the decals that Stan made for my gas station.
Theses are probably too large. with the globe they are 3.5 inches tall
http://www.3000toys.com/Gearbox-Corvette-1950s-Tokheim-Mini-Gas-Pump/sku/GEARBOX66254
http://www.3000toys.com/Gearbox-Cadillac-1950s-Tokheim-Mini-Gas-Pump/sku/GEARBOX66255
I think I’m going to try printing my own gas pumps. I was afraid of spending too much time drawing them, because of the art deco look with all the fancy curves, but it turned out not to be that hard. Here is what I have so far:
(http://burlrice.com/_LS_RicesServiceStation/Esso_gas_pump_FUD.jpg)
My print came in, and unfortunately required a lot of sanding on one side. Instead of building it up in the printer from the bottom up, they oriented it on its back, at an angle. This was printed in Shapeways’ “high-def acrylate”.
I shot it with some gloss red so I could see any remaining defects. I didn’t notice the orange-peeling in the paint until I took a photo. I will try wet sanding it in a day or two.
Neat piece… Are you going to make a mold? Then you have the option of making several, and also selling a few to recover your time and cost.
Yes, I need two for myself.
Great that you did this in 1:32. That’s what I build my models in. Do you have an .stl file? I’d like to try to print a couple of them myself. I’ve got a couple of gas stations that need pumps, and I’ve got a 3D printer.
Looks like the one in my shop that I am restoring. Tolkiem 39.
Dick: I don’t think it would print well on an FDM printer. I could make some copies for you in resin/brass after the holidays.
