36a and 897 Tracteur WillÃ¨me semi-remorque fardier [WillÃ¨me Articulated Log Truck] (1956-1971)

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13 years 7 months ago #1447 by janwerner

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Hi all, this Tracteur Willme avec semi-remorque fardier, which is in extremely nice condition and apparently not played-with, carries eight tree-trunks instead of the habitual six. All seem to be of the same age and quality, but a few are a bit thinner than the others. Could someone shed some light on this? Are variations like this (and 'most probably' original) observed by others too?

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13 years 7 months ago #11448 by buzzer999

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I don't have one of these so can't add any additional information, however, it is a stunning looking model. I am slowly starting to collect some French Dinky commercials and they are new to me as I never saw them as a child. Dave

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13 years 7 months ago #11449 by buzzer999

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Hi Jan. It is a real shame that absolutely no-one else other than you and I ever uses this Forum!! Dave

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13 years 7 months ago #11450 by janwerner

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:S Dave, I fully agree. I don't know what else to do to stimulate some reactions, answers, suggestions, initiatives! It could be so nice, informative and creative, for all of us, and for the hobby. We have done so much input ... Do subscribers to this forum like Dinky Toys or not? If you do, where are you? Kind regards, Jan

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13 years 7 months ago #11451 by Richard

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Dear Jan. I am affraid that the Willme carries only 6 trees as you can see it on the photo on the box. My original one has 6 trees and the other one carries the 'trees' from my garden !!! I suppose that you know about the other differences between the two items : front wheels, girder with holes or just marked.. I try to send you a photo. Kind regards Richard

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13 years 7 months ago #11452 by Richard

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13 years 7 months ago #11453 by janwerner

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Thank you for your reply and explanation Richard, I look forward to see the photo! With kind regards, Jan

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13 years 7 months ago #11454 by Richard

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Here, a new try !

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13 years 7 months ago #11455 by Richard

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My old one is on the left with the girder full of holes and the convex hubs. The Willme on the right is a recently buyed item and it has lost its trunks ! so, I went to my garden !! :laugh: Friendly yours

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13 years 7 months ago #11459 by janwerner

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Thank you very much Richard! This means that I will have to dive into the wood in order to replace the five slim ones by three fat ones! Regards, Jan

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11 years 8 months ago #13219 by torb

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Any news about the real Willeme ? I ' m looking for engine capacity
and year of production.Thanks,
Gianni

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11 years 8 months ago #13226 by Richard

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Hi Gianni.Here informations
from
the french Meccano Magazine n34 of july 1956 [img] / images / sites / default / files / old - forum - images / CIMG1888.jpg [/img] Ciao

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