Matchbox vs Hot Wheels Mavericks

[Fcnrwy]

Ok great but, where is the train. Nice setup that would be great to see in person.

Bear with me... This is a Maverick thread..
But, you asked...


What you see...
Is the Track Cleaning train, running.
The layout is in the process of my semi-annual cleanups.
6 hours to take everything, loose OFF. Clean and Dust...
Then, put it ALL back on again..

I have not lately (as of late 2024) taken many videos. Too busy working on many other train layouts in my area.(SE Wisconsin)..

Jerry

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[Fcnrwy]

Nice. Actually awesome! And those look like Ford tractors.

Most of the vehicles ON THIS layout are FORD-related..
This photo was from a post, I made to an "N-Scale" website back in 2019.
I have tried to find as many "FORD" vehicles, that I can..And what I could not find.
I Make!

Yes, my MTC I.D. is related to this layout...

Jerry

 

[dochawk]

The layout is in the process of my semi-annual cleanups.
6 hours to take everything, loose OFF. Clean and Dust...
Then, put it ALL back on again..

My uncle had an amazing setup when I was small. Four or five rings of track, and I think a separate controller for each, in my grandmother's basement.

But it wasn't maintained while he was in Viet Nam, and San Francisco is wet enough that it was a total loss.

He still collects model steam engine models; I think he has (at least) one of every steam engine ever built in the US>

 

[Oneeye]

Bear with me... This is a Maverick thread..
But, you asked...


What you see...
Is the Track Cleaning train, running.
The layout is in the process of my semi-annual cleanups.
6 hours to take everything, loose OFF. Clean and Dust...
Then, put it ALL back on again..

I have not lately (as of late 2024) taken many videos. Too busy working on many other train layouts in my area.(SE Wisconsin)..

Jerry

Thank you very much for showing me that. Love it. Just amazing to see.

 

[DesertHorses]

Thank you very much for showing me that. Love it. Just amazing to see.

Wow ! I could imagine the corn and wheat growing. Well worth every minute you’ve put i to it.
And think of the N-scale Mavericks hauling stuff around (to keep the thread on topic).

 

[Cocobean]

I love the little cows

 

[Fcnrwy]

Also, the obligatory comparison to my real Maverick.

As far as the FCNRwy... Thank You All for the very nice replies...
Back to topic....

My obligatory comparison to my real Maverick.

Jerry

 

[24forsure]

Just found the yellow Hotwheels to go with the blue one, but still searching for the Matchbox!

 

[Jimmyz]

I got the Alto blue Hotwheels a couple months ago and just found the Area 51 Matchbox this past week. I”ll have to keep my eyes open for the Cyber Orange Hotwheels too!

 

[LADemien]

Matchbox/ Left - Hot Wheels/Right...

In MY comparision, they do look more alike..
Since, the Hot Wheels (right) has been heavy modified.
I removed the front and rear spoilers, as well as the Roll Bars.
They were painted with the same touchup paint. Which, still does not look "Blue" enough.
The wheels/tires are from Greenlights' Ford Transit models..

I screwed up the front end of the HW (right), by adding a little too much chrome (silver).
Will have to go back and correct that.

As well as the tail lights..

Jerry

Seems to me you have created quite the promising prototype of a Maverick Raptor with the Hot Wheels.

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