161b and 690 Anti-Aircraft Gun on Trailer (1939-55)

Recently i bought a lot of army toys from the UK including these two AAguns. They are in original condition. After inspection i was surprised to see the difference in colour of the hubs and trailer. Has anyone seen this version before?

Hi Kas, rather hard to see the differences in shade. I have not seen it on this particular model, but this seems to occur every now and then, even varying within one model. I have posted my examples below, which demonstrates that there were more than one slightly different shades of Dinky army green around. The wheels mounted may have been from a completely different batch of painted castings. After having added my early post-war example yesterday, with the white treaded tyres, I can make up the balance sheet. Apart form minor casting differences I believe I have all basic variants in my collection now. I believe the white tyred example was an export to the US, as was the same Reconnaissance Car. The brownish green example was for export to the US too and so was the one with rounded axle ends, which was to be towed by a 151b Transport Wagon with fixed driver and rounded axle ends. Some freshly taken pictures below:

So happy was I with my newest AA Gun on Trailer addition, a superb early post-war example, that I could not wait with writing a short article about this remarkable model. It was published this month in the Dutch 'Auto in Miniatuur' bi-monthly. Kind regards, Jan

Jan Another, in a long list, of amazing early post-war military pieces. This one just looks wonderful, especially with those fine tread white tires. They may not be authentic, but they are certainly classic Dinky items, and from such a short period of time. This example looks nearly mint and is just lovely. As a young boy in the mid-1950's, I already had mine, and reveled in the detail, and the way that gun barrel moved up and down and also swiveled.....it was quite a toy for young boys. Congratulations on this latest acquisition.....how about some group photos with your other early post war military models.....that will be a real treat! Best regards, Terry