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08/12/2022 12:31 pm
I've been "under the weather" for the last few weeks, but last evening I felt better and started looking through my old kits for a project. Here's one that looks pretty good:
I have built these Nostalgic Miniature kits before, and they tend to be good ones. I like that this one has two different versions of the pickup bed. The standard is what most of us would recognize, but the second is referred to as a "veg wagon" and even has a top.
Now comes the call for help. A "veg wagon" seems to call for fruits, vegetables, and the like. Where can I find such stuff in our scale? Over the years, I have bought the little people who clamor all over my models, but they came from multiple sources. Does anyone know of a source for other stuff to use? Thanks in advance for any ideas.
David H 
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08/12/2022 1:54 pm
This is sort of an off-the-wall reply David but what about Play Doh or something similar? You could make tiny balls of it for fruits, maybe spindle it for carrots, etc. I assume maybe it would dry out over time. You might also go to a Hobby Lobby and see if somone in the crafts dept can help. Or HobbyTown if one is near you - they sell a lot of O-gauge stuff.
Mark Lampariello and Karl Schnelle reacted
08/12/2022 2:05 pm
Not experienced with this vender but a place to look. 👀
https://www.true2scale.com/1-48-fruit-105-pcs/
Frank Reed
Chesapeake, VA
08/12/2022 2:27 pm
Dave, what you really need is alot of CHEAP, IN SCALE "fruit."
-I would look at H.O. or N scale (model Rail Road) fruit trees. These "boxes of trees" are usually inexpensive. From the trees, you then simply "harvest the fruit."
-Another even CHEAPER alternative is to buy several blister-packs of COLORED straight (sewing) pins which are sold in a variety of colors. Simply cut the colored-heads off and you'll have "hundreds" of red, orange, yellow & green mini-round "pieces of fruit" in no time.... and all for under $5.00! 😀
-Mini multi-colored jewelry beads also work (and are cheap) but then YOU must fill in, or hide, all the holes. 😫
-Lastly, I suggest you visit "well-stocked" doll house supply shops. Any good store (on-line or brick & mortar) will sell various scales of miniature food, including fruits!
Good luck and remember to post pics! These rare, vintage, "vender wagons" are always nice to see.
08/12/2022 11:28 pm
Check out ETSY.com. You'd be surprised by what you can find there.
Karl Schnelle reacted
09/12/2022 8:10 am
David, I recently built a fruit and veggie wagon too. I bought little beads at a Michaels (or Hobby Lobby) in several sizes, and painted them. I have tomatoes, potatoes, bananas, apples, oranges, and a couple others. I dropped them into little bins (styrene sheet) and added a little clear epoxy to hold them in place (prevent thievery). Good luck!
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Topic starter
12/12/2022 1:31 pm
Many thanks to all of you. I looked at the pin heads suggested but went to Preiser (very similar to TruScale) in HO size. They just arrived and they are "LITTLE." Gonna have to use a fine tipped brush! Lots of detailing ahead, too. Great fun! And thingluvr, how about some pictures of your results.
David H
12/12/2022 1:36 pm
@d-m-holcombe ...auh, wait! Did you just call us "pinheads?" 😏 😏 😏
Karl Schnelle and John Kuvakas reacted
12/12/2022 2:06 pm
@d-m-holcombe ...auh, wait! Did you just call us "pinheads?" 😏 😏 😏
Yes, and he also accused us of loving our things, whatever that means 🤩 😍 😋
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Topic starter
12/12/2022 2:50 pm
Ben and Christopher, I assure you that no personal terminology was intended to make anyone uncomfortable on this august forum. I am convinced, however, that my delving into the world of HO could easily result in a loss of balance. I will refrain from as much future contact with that scale as possible.
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