Interesting Combinations

I looked, and did not see this topic listed, so thought it might be fun to try it here. Jan Werner and I have seen this topic used to good effect on the Planet Diecast forum, and I am hoping it will prove interesting and fun here as well. There are so many possible pairings or interesting and unusual combinations of Dinky Toys, that it should be easy to come up with many examples. I also hope this helps stimulate more discussion and participation on our website. So here is my first effort.....and a nice one to start with. It is the pairing of the 22c Motor Truck and the 30e Breakdown Car (truck really). Both of these models were originally made pre-war, then re-introduced for a few years after WWII. They share the same casting, with the difference being the towing crane added to the Breakdown Car. Many have tried to assign a prototype vehicle as being the inspiration, but it was finally decided that this is a mix of real truck designs, with both Bedford and Dodge influence. My Motor Truck is an interesting, very early post war edition, as it has pre-war style smooth black, shiny wheels, the open rear window, white tires, and also black painted wings or fenders. There was also a Searchlight Truck version, which is quite rare and hard to find. These are really neat little trucks, so enjoy! Regards, Terry

Two tank transporters as an interesting Anglo-French military combination.

[img]/images/sites/default/files/forum-images/dte660 IMG_0335.jpg[/img]

Superb pair

Here is another military pair. Dave

[img]/images/sites/default/files/forum-images/674 Austin Champs.jpg[/img]
[img]/images/sites/default/files/forum-images/674 Austin Champs.jpg[/img]

Because of problems with CAPTCHA there are 2 photos, this system does not work well at all

[img]/images/sites/default/files/forum-images/Screen shot 2015-11-08 at 14.27.28.jpg[/img]

This CAPTCHA thing is UTTERLY STUPID

Dave--I have never seen the white Austin Champ before; please explain what it is, etc.....I would like to know, and a very nice pair it is.....thanks! And Jan your pair of tank transporters are also very nice and help to show how these combinations are out there. Regards, Terry

All three 1950s helicopters combined in one picture:

[img]/images/sites/default/files/forum-images/dte715 x3.jpg[/img]

Hi Terry The white Champ is a known 'special' made by Meccano. It is believed about 500 were made for an order for Germany. It is not the standard casting which had a driver and holes in the other seats for passengers. It is called the 'UN Champ' because United Nations vehicles were, and still are, always painted predominantly white, the wheels and wings were green. An ordinary 674 Champ is worth around 80 but a genuine UN version is about 400-450. If you see one with seat holes it is a repaint and worth about 10. Ramsays list it as an Export only item but it is believed to have only gone to Germany, any further information is sketchy. Dave

... and - I believe - it should always have plastic hubs, shouldn't it, Dave? Is this hole-less casting the final state of the die (so ca. 1971) or were regular Champs with holes in the seats produced afterwards still? [perhaps this discussion should be continued in a 674 topic] Kind regards, Jan

Mine has plastic hubs and a plastic steering wheel, all the genuine ones I have seen have been like this. I will add it to the 674 thread later. Dave

Dave---Thanks for explaining.....I don't remember seeing that one before. I guess over the years, Meccano made several special edition versions, some for promotions, etc. Makes for exciting collecting! And Jan, nice helicopters. I never did buy the Sebena, but had the other two since 1959. Regards, Terry