1:48 Scale Vintage Glass Oil Bottle Display By Cinder Shops
Before oil came in cans or plastic disposables, the \"oil island\" at your local service station was stocked with these classic glass bottles. I remember filling these at the lube-ster, carrying them out to the customer’s car, and pouring them straight into the engine. It was a perfect system—no waste, no litter, and no trash. These 1:48 scale replicas bring that authentic \"full-service\" era back to your layout.
Proportional Realism
1:48 Scale Accuracy: Precision-scaled to represent the standard quart bottles and the square dispenser that sat right next to the fuel pumps.
Translucent Detail: The bottles are printed in a translucent material to mimic the look of glass, topped with the characteristic pouring spouts.
Service Station Essential: The perfect \"drop-in\" companion for our Vintage Service Station Fuel Pumps.
A Note from the \"Pump Island\"
These displays represent a time when \"checking the oil\" was part of every stop. I’ve included a sheet of tiny, vintage-style oil brand labels to finish off the look. To properly apply these tiny, high-resolution details, I recommend having the following on your workbench:
A very sharp hobby blade (like an X-Acto).
Fine-point tweezers.
A steady hand.
A dedicated \"Swear Jar\" (Empty at the start).
A couple of rolls of quarters.
A medium-size box of Band-Aids.
A jar of Mercurochrome.
Note: These details are small, but they look incredible once they’re on!
Product Features
Precision 3D Design: Includes one (1) white display stand and four (4) individual oil bottles.
Complimentary Label Sheet: We’ve included a complimentary sheet of vintage-style oil brand labels at no extra charge.
Versatile Scenes: Ideal for pump islands, garage workbenches, or interior service station shelves.
Shipping & Legal
Shipping Policy: If your total order from Cinder Shops is over $50, shipping is FREE!
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Carbon Black or Styrene, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Includes:
(1) 1:48 Scale Oil Bottle Display Stand
(4) 1:48 Scale Oil Bottles (Translucent)
(1) FREE/Complimentary Vintage Label Sheet (User must cut and apply)
In Stock (5 available)
$8.00