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 Posted - June 24 2012 : 07:34:48 AM
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I just won this yesterday, a slow news day I guess. Interesting that it has one AMX with all the others being Camaros. According to BriansTycos video it's from '72-74. I got it in a buy it now and free shipping auction with the nice "painted artwork" box too. Auction pic. After I committed to buy I noticed it has about four spot lights missing.
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Posted - June 25 2012 : 06:37:53 AM
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| Anyone know if that was ever sold as a kit?
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Posted - June 25 2012 : 09:43:37 AM
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I've seen them complete like this and beaten up with a lot of things missing but I've never seen a kit at auction. I think they, Tyco, did have another Service Station kit though.
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Posted - June 25 2012 : 11:03:55 AM
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this was always sold as a built-up model
The only gas station kits were the Exxon & the US-1 Mobil Which were basically same kit just had different names on them
Yes do want those & this one 
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Posted - June 25 2012 : 11:55:02 AM
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I belIEve I am right when I say that Tyco's Exxon kit started life as an ESSO...
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Posted - June 25 2012 : 7:28:07 PM
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Walt,
Without checking I'd say you're right cause Esso became Exxon in the '70s.
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Posted - June 25 2012 : 7:29:36 PM
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you know Esso is short for S. O.? as in Standard Oil  Thats righ Esso was a Standard Oil company once
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Posted - June 29 2012 : 08:54:06 AM
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I love the gas stations. Awesome choice Alco! I sold one a few years ago which had the art deco construction style, similar to this piece, exactly like this one in fact:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/280906597421?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649
but it had a fullly detailed interior. I sold it for $10 at a train show back in 2007 and have regretted selling it ever since... I might buy this one and try to recreate what I had from memory...
This is my 3-fer BOTW. Purchased it as a set of three buildings yesterday for ~$19
It is a shoe maker and a Barber shop and a lumber supply:
/tyco/forum/uploaded/Mustangs_n_Trains/20120629085120_shoemaker1.JPG
/tyco/forum/uploaded/Mustangs_n_Trains/20120629085140_shoemaker.JPG
/tyco/forum/uploaded/Mustangs_n_Trains/20120629085200_barber1.JPG
/tyco/forum/uploaded/Mustangs_n_Trains/20120629085226_barber2.JPG
/tyco/forum/uploaded/Mustangs_n_Trains/20120629085243_lumber.JPG
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Posted - July 01 2012 : 07:15:32 AM
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Nice find M&T! Very craftsman like.
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Posted - August 11 2012 : 2:39:27 PM
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This will be my first BOTW posting, so here goes...
This is essentially a stock city classics west end market. I added details like a homemade soda machine, crates, and boxes of fruit on a table. Inside I used paper print-outs to make shelves.
I added a Kroger grocery store sign to complete it. The other two sides are pretty much stock. I also added a cardboard base.
I also have the Al's victory service kit. i repainted it not too long ago, I have a picture in my new layout topic.
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Posted - August 11 2012 : 2:46:18 PM
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ChessieRR,
Very creative work with the printouts, pop machine and sign too. Does Kkroger fit for your home town?
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Posted - August 11 2012 : 3:37:04 PM
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quote:ChessieRR,
Very creative work with the printouts, pop machine and sign too. Does Kkroger fit for your home town?
Originally posted by Alco Fan - August 11 2012 : 2:46:18 PM
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Thanks! There are lots of Kroger stores in my area so there's no reason why it shouldn't work on my layout too.
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