New arrivals

And this morning the forth one arrived ! The green model : More details in the Studebaker 172 thread. Kind regards Richard

buzzer999 wrote: 'I collected this yesterday: It has taken me 20 years to track one of these down, in the right condition and at a reasonable price. It came from C & T Auctioneers in Kent, it was the first time I have dealt with them and everything was absolutely right - they were very professional and friendly. Dave' Dave Two months late, but do you have anything more on C & T Auctioneers in Kent? Anyway, for what it is worth, here is a copy of the Trade Bulletin to Meccano Dealers dated June 1962, with the announcement of the release of the 695 7.2 Howitzer and Tractor Gift Set which will be available from August 1962. A sample of the 695 and the other new releases were also sent out to the Dealers, Order Forms for July, August and September 1962 together with an advice of the closure of the factory on Friday 27th July to Monday 13 August 1962 for the annual holidays. 'In order that your supplies may not be delayed, we ask you please to complete and return these Order Forms as quickly as possible.' The above provides us later-day collectors, with details that models were ready and an example with dealers months in advance, and that dealers were given the opportunity to receive their stock of new models in sufficient time when the advertising in the Meccano Magazine and other publications brought little fellows and their Dad's into their nearest dealer's shop! Kind regards Bruce (150) Here is the full copy of page 3 of the June 1962 Trade Bulletin to Meccano Dealers.

These dealer bulletins/news sheets are a goldmine of information - I recently bought four of them and will post them soon. Dave

Hi, a bit off-topic: as this time-lag is concerned, this may also accur for different markets and/or catalogues. The no. 581 Horse Box is often stated to have been available from May 1953, the introduction in MM of that month. However, the Dutch catalogue, for example, shows it as being available in October 1952 already, half a year earlier (I don't know what the dealers information says in this case). Kind regards, Jan

Jan, Thank you for pointing this fact. To be accurate, the Horse box was first published on the inside cover of the April 1953 Meccano Magazine. The first paragraph of the article in the May issue states : 'Last month brought us two splendid Dinky Toys, the Ferrari racing car and the Horse Box'. The date of issue is then April 1953 not May. The date of the Dutch catalogue (October 1952) does not mean that all items published are available at the date of publication. All items will be available some time during the period covered by the catalogue which is often one year but can also be six months for the years when two catalogues were issued each year. This confirms the date of issue as March 1953. Jacques (100)

Bruce Sorry for the late reply on this, I have only used C & T once and they were absolutely totally professional in every area. I will have no hesitation in using them in the future. They do have an interesting auction coming up on the 8th April with some nice looking Dinky Toys. Dave

janwerner wrote: 'Hi, a bit off-topic: as this time-lag is concerned, this may also accur for different markets and/or catalogues. The no. 581 Horse Box is often stated to have been available from May 1953, the introduction in MM of that month. However, the Dutch catalogue, for example, shows it as being available in October 1952 already, half a year earlier (I don't know what the dealers information says in this case). Kind regards, Jan' G'Day Jan. Jacques and Dave Just checked my 1952 UK catalogue, dated September and page 10 has pictures of the aeroplanes in the series which is not the same as the Dutch catalogue. We then come to the December 1952 (UK) catalogue, a newly re-designed and full colour version with the only exception being the two pages on the recent additions and the forthcoming issues: With the above page on the right of the recent releases, we now have a page devoted to the forthcoming issues. 533 Released in February 1953 23g Released in March 1953 23h Released in April 1953 23j Released in May 1953 582 Released in May 1953 It is interesting that missing from that list is 581 Horsebox that was also released in April 1953. Although also missing are a number of other models, 752 Goods Yard Crane (February 1953) 30w Electric Articulated Lorry (February 1953) and 27ak Farm Tractor and Hay Rake (March 1953) Also of interest is the colour scheme/pattern for the 23h Ferrari, as the car was released initially for the first few years with an all yellow nose. Kind regards Bruce (150) #509

it's been a week of anticipated arrivals, I will post the most significant below but the rest are at my photobucket page at the link at the bottom. Berliet Pipelayer

My second Brockway complete and original. My first has repro bridge sections.

Also My second Jekta arrived this week

Lastly my second AMX Bridgelayer, this one with a reasonable box, but no tracks. It also has the French instruction leaflet (not shown)

s171.photobucket.com/user/rssierra/library/?sort=3&page=1 Cheers Dave (146)

Hi Dave, Some lovely stuff there mate, the large French commercials & military vehicles are superb, a lot nicer than the UK made ones later on. You even got some pallets with your Bedford! Winner! Chris Warr.

Hi Dave, Very nice additions! I have not seen brown pallets with the Jekta Van before, good find! Kind regards, Rob

Thanks Chris / Rob I'm pretty sure the brown pallets are reproductions, all be it very good ones.

The palets ref. 793 were available in red, yellow, turquoise, orange, black or white. I agree with David, the brown ones are probably repros.