Popular Post doubleclutchinweasel Posted January 10, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted January 10, 2014 And, if you can't have a full sized one, you can always go 1/25 scale. I used to build plastic models, but don't have the time, patience, hands, or eyes for it anymore!These are pretty cool diecast collectibles, & you don't have to do all that tedious work. 4 Quote "Eagles may soar, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines." Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34182-first-gear-replicas/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
glenlunberg Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 Wow. Cool replicas. Just wondering how many replicas you have? Quote Heavy Hauling Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34182-first-gear-replicas/#findComment-225717 Share on other sites More sharing options...
doubleclutchinweasel Posted January 10, 2014 Author Share Posted January 10, 2014 Wow. Cool replicas. Just wondering how many replicas you have?Uhhh...a lot!Had to buy some different ones just to get the trailers in that picture. The Macks all came with 2-axle trailers, & I wanted tri-axles.The dozers are serious bucks, though!The 1/34 scale stuff is much less expensive, but not as cool as the 1/25 "high detail" series.Now, if they would do some 1/25 high detail R-models, I'd be in hog heaven! 1 Quote "Eagles may soar, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines." Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34182-first-gear-replicas/#findComment-225747 Share on other sites More sharing options...
doubleclutchinweasel Posted January 10, 2014 Author Share Posted January 10, 2014 Matching B & R models (1/34 scale)...Sorry these are a little dusty! 2 Quote "Eagles may soar, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines." Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34182-first-gear-replicas/#findComment-225754 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post doubleclutchinweasel Posted January 10, 2014 Author Popular Post Share Posted January 10, 2014 One of the 1/25 high detail... 3 Quote "Eagles may soar, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines." Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34182-first-gear-replicas/#findComment-225755 Share on other sites More sharing options...
doubleclutchinweasel Posted January 10, 2014 Author Share Posted January 10, 2014 And these are just bad-ass! 2 Quote "Eagles may soar, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines." Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34182-first-gear-replicas/#findComment-225756 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 57 bcr Posted January 10, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted January 10, 2014 Hey weasel,dump trucks only stay clean for so long! 3 Quote IF YOU BOUGHT IT, A TRUCK BROUGHT IT..AND WHEN YOU'RE DONE WITH IT, A TRUCK WILL HAUL IT AWAY!!! Big John Trimble,WRVA Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34182-first-gear-replicas/#findComment-225765 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DailyDiesel Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 1st Gear really does great work. The cost isn't that bad for what you get. I used to collect them but then I got married. 1 Quote www.dailydieseldose.com Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34182-first-gear-replicas/#findComment-225767 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 Same with me. I could not go with 1-3/4 because it was not detailed enough for me. I have the white tow truck, same size and a Route 66 B Model in 1-3/4. Bigger is better. I could not find a B Model Dump or a B Model Low Boy but plenty of IH Dozers were available from First Gear several years ago when I was a member of their club.mike Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34182-first-gear-replicas/#findComment-225769 Share on other sites More sharing options...
doubleclutchinweasel Posted January 10, 2014 Author Share Posted January 10, 2014 Biggest problem is that they don't make enough variety in the 1/25 scale high detail series. I am tickled to death that they had the B61. I want an R! But, until someone orders enough to make it worthwhile for them to buy the tooling, I'm just SOL.Custom paint, however, can be had fairly easily on an existing model. Maybe we could have a custom series of BMT trucks done? They have 1/34 B models in both single axle & tandem. And, the 1/34 R is an R611 (or 609), steel dash. Hmmm, I have one of those! They have a ton of variety in 1/34. Dumps, loyboys, dump trailers, mixers, etc...Any ideas? Quote "Eagles may soar, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines." Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34182-first-gear-replicas/#findComment-225793 Share on other sites More sharing options...
keg1 Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 I have about 60 of them, most are 1st gear. Pictures aren't very good. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34182-first-gear-replicas/#findComment-225890 Share on other sites More sharing options...
vision386 Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 I like the First gear trucks,prolly have around 200 of them! but I don't "specialize" in any particular maker,i just "buys what I likes" Lol!..................so many trucks,so little money!........................Mark 2 Quote Mack Truck literate. Computer illiterate. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34182-first-gear-replicas/#findComment-225895 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Covert Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 Saw the 1/25 scale Roadway on the internet advertised for sale at 2K$$ before Christmas Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34182-first-gear-replicas/#findComment-226123 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOB DINGSDALE Posted January 12, 2014 Share Posted January 12, 2014 I'm looking for a front tire for my B61 1/34 .my truck is orange but color doesn't matter.The RHEUL D7 from 50's is also a 1/25I have mine behind ERTL DM600 and tri axle lowbed.Era should have B 61 towing lowbed Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34182-first-gear-replicas/#findComment-226144 Share on other sites More sharing options...
doubleclutchinweasel Posted January 12, 2014 Author Share Posted January 12, 2014 No ideas. Sorry.Maybe an aftermarket resin cast part? Or make a resin casting from one you have? Quote "Eagles may soar, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines." Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34182-first-gear-replicas/#findComment-226148 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted January 12, 2014 Share Posted January 12, 2014 Biggest problem is that they don't make enough variety in the 1/25 scale high detail series. I am tickled to death that they had the B61. I want an R! But, until someone orders enough to make it worthwhile for them to buy the tooling, I'm just SOL.Custom paint, however, can be had fairly easily on an existing model. Maybe we could have a custom series of BMT trucks done? They have 1/34 B models in both single axle & tandem. And, the 1/34 R is an R611 (or 609), steel dash. Hmmm, I have one of those! They have a ton of variety in 1/34. Dumps, loyboys, dump trailers, mixers, etc...Any ideas?If Barry and Watts will agree and supply some art work, I can get BMT decals (water slide) made in 1/25, 1/34. scales through Jerry @ modeltruckin. Paul Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34182-first-gear-replicas/#findComment-226159 Share on other sites More sharing options...
vision386 Posted January 12, 2014 Share Posted January 12, 2014 Beat me to it Paul! I was gonna suggest the same thing! of course it would be neat to see Firstgear do a custom run of trucks for BMT/Watts Mack............started working on some ideas (in my head) for what it would be,i envision a B-Model single axle stake body truck?.............................................Mark Quote Mack Truck literate. Computer illiterate. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34182-first-gear-replicas/#findComment-226165 Share on other sites More sharing options...
doubleclutchinweasel Posted January 12, 2014 Author Share Posted January 12, 2014 They have contact info on their website. Biggest decision would be what models in what scales. The more variations, the more money. Quote "Eagles may soar, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines." Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34182-first-gear-replicas/#findComment-226170 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted January 12, 2014 Share Posted January 12, 2014 Beat me to it Paul! I was gonna suggest the same thing! of course it would be neat to see Firstgear do a custom run of trucks for BMT/Watts Mack............started working on some ideas (in my head) for what it would be,i envision a B-Model single axle stake body truck?.............................................MarkOr a 6 wheel dump.Jerry and I have a forum together for the past 7 or 8 years and and talk a few times a week. I sell his decals in the hobby shop I'm partners in and at a few shows in L.I. and Jersey. I just "sponsored" his new printers.I'll talk about it with him tomorrow when he calls. Paul 1 Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34182-first-gear-replicas/#findComment-226184 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hicrop10 Posted January 12, 2014 Share Posted January 12, 2014 I remember there was a company called Granite State Collectables,they were based out of NH.I had brought some custom First Gear trucks from the gentlemen.His prices were not all that bad for the work he did.I don't think they are still around,maybe someone on this bb knows of them. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34182-first-gear-replicas/#findComment-226188 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullhusk Posted January 12, 2014 Share Posted January 12, 2014 I remember there was a company called Granite State Collectables,they were based out of NH.I had brought some custom First Gear trucks from the gentlemen.His prices were not all that bad for the work he did.I don't think they are still around,maybe someone on this bb knows of them.email fo them is gsccoll@aol.com phone order # is toll free @ 1-877-450-2100BULLHUSK Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34182-first-gear-replicas/#findComment-226195 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaysm35a2 Posted January 12, 2014 Share Posted January 12, 2014 I got this L for Xmas Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34182-first-gear-replicas/#findComment-226201 Share on other sites More sharing options...
doubleclutchinweasel Posted January 12, 2014 Author Share Posted January 12, 2014 Saw the 1/25 scale Roadway on the internet advertised for sale at 2K$$ before ChristmasGot mine for a lot less! About $200 when they were going for $450-500. Quote "Eagles may soar, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines." Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34182-first-gear-replicas/#findComment-226229 Share on other sites More sharing options...
doubleclutchinweasel Posted January 12, 2014 Author Share Posted January 12, 2014 Also check out Curtis Collectibles & Buffalo Road Imports. Quote "Eagles may soar, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines." Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34182-first-gear-replicas/#findComment-226231 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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