622 Foden 10 ton Army truck (195464)

I was very pleased to acquire this hard to find version of the 822 Foden 10-ton truck. It has the smooth cab roof and is excellent condition. The box has some rubbing marks on the lid but otherwise is in good condition. The date on the inside of the lid appears to be 01454.

Just a brief followup to this interesting discussion of the Foden 10 ton Army Truck. Here is another, very good image of the earlier DG Foden, appearing to be the real Foden 10 Ton Army Truck. As Dave has pointed out, apparently Meccano decided to go with the newer design/look instead of modeling what was actually used by the army.Regards, Terry

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Terry Thanks for adding this image, and thanks to Dave B for his vital contribution. Bruce (150) 7 December 2015

Chris Delighted to hear that you too have acquired an example (and a mighty fine one at that) of this uncommon variation. Thank you too for including a picture of the quality inspection stamp. It actually reads GU 4 54. The month is identical to my example as well as many others. Interesting that a model WITH the ridge lines was also quality inspected the same month, its quality inspection stamp being EZ 454. So obviously, both castings were going down the assembly line at the same time, or rather during the same month. You will also see the casting variation on the chassis behind the cab and hopefully your model does have this difference as well. By the way, does the box have an original price written anywhere? Kind regards Bruce (#150) 7 December 2015

Bruce, Thanks for your comments. There is no price on the box but I think there must have been a price sticker on the top right-hand corner of the lid where it is damaged. I did also see the difference in the casting behind the cab which you pointed out in an earlier post. Referring to the earlier posts about the fact that this toy only ever had standard wheels instead of Supertoy wheels, I thought it would be an interesting exercise to create a version that did have Supertoy wheels. Having a well played-with 622 I cut off the axles and wheels and replaced them with the axles and wheels from a wrecked 661 Recovery Tractor. Initially, as suggested by Jacques, I did leave the front standard wheels and just replaced the rear wheels - see photo 1. Then I replaced these with the Supertoy wheels - see photos 2& 3. It certainly gives the model a more rugged look. Chris

Chris You are quite correct in that the substitution of the ST ridged hubs with ST grooved hubs certainly makes the model more rugged and 'militarily' looking, which begs the question, 'why didn't Meccano use their ST Grooved hubs on a model that was later classified as a Supertoys anyhow??!! Add that one to the ever-growing list of questions concerning decisions made by the Company! Kind regards Bruce (#150) 7 December 2015

Hi Friends. Here under is my contribution. Unfortunately, no smooth roof ! ! ... for the moment ! One driver is late !!

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Richard Nice set of Foden Army Wagons. I notice you said one driver is late! Perhaps someone shot him and he is lying across the inside of the cab! The smooth-roof version does not come up that often. I will check my collection and see if I have a spare example. (Yes I can hear what you are saying, but that is what happens when one has over 800 models to keep a tab on. I really must do something about organizing myself better!) I know this has nothing to do with the topic, but Al Keeling has put my on the right path of redemption. He finally sorted out why I was having so much strife typing in this Forum. The culprit was Internet Explorer! I am now on Google Chrome and things are as they should! Thank you Al. You will hear from me direct.) Kind regards Bruce (#150) 9 December 2015

Hi Bruce, My experience with Microsoft software is keep away from them. Jacques an Appleman since 1985 and still glad to be.

Hello Jacques I could not let this pass, considering you are an Appleman! 'Bruce the Dinkyman since 1949!!' Bruce #150 10 December 2015

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Bruce l o l You started before me, I started collecting Dinky Toys in 1952 - 53.Jacques # 100

Jacques I actually started a couple of years before 1949 - playing with my brother's Dinky Toys but I grew tired of being 'belted up' for doing so until I received my first Dinky Toy at Christmas 1949, my light green 38e Armstrong-Siddeley and then I had the last laugh, as mine had a WINDSCREEN and SEATS! Bruce #150 10 December 2015

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