Pre War Models

Finally! Here is a picture of the appropriate color scheme for your late prewar model. brgds Walter

Thanks Walter! There is a trace of red paint left so I'm sure that it was originally that colour. Is the top colour cream or yellow - its hard to tell? it's a lovely colour scheme whichever colour it is. John

it's cream. Good luck. Walter

John and Walter. This example can be found with a clearer photo on Vectis auction lot 1163 dated 12-4-2018, as well as several images with the search term Dinky 23a. I hope it helps. Jan Oldenhuis

Thanks Jan. I'm tempted to try a 'Humbug' colour scheme as I think the model is appropriate with its crimped axles. I doubt I'd ever find an affordable one. Perhaps based on Eyston's original design as opposed to Dinky's simplified version, using the prototypical colours. Then, at least, it couldn't be passed off as genuine.

Thanks Walter.

I to enjoy the prewar period and like to think I have accumulated a reasonable collection of the models, trade and gift set boxes. I particular enjoy the reseach following a purchase to establish the age, history and any neighbouring numbers or models in a particular series. Unfortunately the number of collectors is diminishing and living local to somebody with an equal interest is becoming much more rare. Have not had the pleasure of meeting any of the experts but am truely looking forward to the opportunity and being able to soak up like a sponge some of their detailed knowlodge. Have relized that new information is being found regularly and must be added to a central database, how would a collector contribute to the ever expanding information? David

Hi David Jacques Dujardin is the man to whom you should look for an amazing database of Dinky information. If you have new information, just post it here. Also, many on here have a great deal of expertise and most questions can and will be answered, or discussed. Fill yer boots! John

Hello David, why not attend the AGM in Peterborough next week Saturday? There you'll meet many fellow-enthusiasts. By the way, Jacques intends to be there and so do I. Kind regards, Jan

Yes I will attend, just need to know where and when. David