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Bruce----Thanks for your always kind words and more interesting stories from your past, much younger life! I still treasure the first version Foden Tanker that you sold me many years ago; it was and still is in wonderful condition, so if your Guy Flat Truck with tailboard comes on the market in the future, I would love to consider it. But I am hoping that is not anytime soon, as you still have much Dinky enjoyment left to share with us.Best regards, Terry

Two cheap recent replacements for lesser quality models from my early collecting era, bought over 30 years ago. The replacements (sitting on their boxes) are very nice. The Double Decker is bright and fully original, and the Military Ambulance has the nice matt green patina, whereas the previous Double Decker is extensively retouched, even the advertising lettering, with replacement tyres, and the Ambulance shows quite some chips on edges and lacks the 'as new' matt patina. The latter will be added to the sales list. Kind regards, Jan

Jan---Those are nice replacements for your earlier specimens. I am also gradually replacing or upgrading some of my earlier acquisitions. There was a time, perhaps 15 years ago or so, when I was more interested in quantity instead of quality, and I ended up buying some Dinky's I shouldn't have. Now, late in the game, I can take my time and find some nice examples. That Double Deck Bus looks like a later example with the treaded tires....nice! Best regards, Terry

Another lovely Foden entered my displays today. it's the maroon Foden Flat Truck with Chains, an early 505 example in its first blue Dinky Toys box with orange/black label, with round treaded black tyres and the same maroon hubs. I may add some more about the truck in general in the appropriate topic soon. Kind regards, Jan

Jan Another fine addition to your display case! don't forget the QIS and original price on the box when you post it in the 505/905 Topic! By the way, speaking of boxes, where do you store them as they are not with the model? (With the exception of those one can see in the image.) Incidentally, I have found the maroon version harder to find in good condition than the green. Where did yours originate? Kind regards Bruce (150)20160422/908/1502

Hello Bruce, I will post some better pictures in the 505/905 topic as soon as I have the opportunity, box included. One more detailed night snap shot as an extra here. Where space permits and if I like the design, or for comparison, I have the boxes on display incidentally. I have most of them stored in plastic containers in a dry area. Every now and then they are replaced by others. For the sake of preservation I have them exposed to the light as little as possible and practically UV-less. I bought mine for a very reasonable price on eBay, from a private owner in the UK who is selling out his collection. Kind regards, Jan

Jan----Beautiful Foden, and a classic one at that. I really like this truck in maroon......I have the common green one, but I think the maroon really suits it well......nice! Best regards, Terry

Hello everyone. Very pleased to find my Sunbeam Alpine photos in THE JOURNAL of april but it was too early ..... There is a new one since this morning ! An another turquoise but with blue hubs Friendly yours Richard

Hello all, Yesterday this 25s Six-wheeled Wagon arrived. It has matt brown paint, which is difficult to see on the pictture. Not at all a rare model or color, but it is in nice condition and will go into a trade box. Best regards, Rob

Nice item Rob. I only have a green and a blue variation. Yesterday was the day for french Dinky Toys ! I got these two models Friendly yours Richard

Fine addition that is, Rob. I wonder if your driver is fixed or not. Mine is, and it is a different figure. Kind regards, Jan

Jan Like Terry, I too prefer the maroon version. But I wonder why Meccano did not continue some of the First Series colours. I would have liked to have seen the Chain Lorry in the matt brown used for the 501! Regards to you all from the Yangtze River in China! (No Dinky toys found so far and most likely never will!!) Bruce 20160516/921/1226