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Hi guys, Just before to leave to UK, I got these this morning : Maserati 22A with concav hubs Peugeot 404 first issue in cream colour, aubergine purple seats and white steering wheel but much more 'yellow' than my other model which is more 'grey' Friendly yours Richard

Greetings fellow Earthlings! A recent arrival, although not diecast, has been a batch of Meccano drawings for some later models. These incidentally do not appear in the Richardson's acquisitions, nor listed anywhere previously. I presume these were acquired while Meccano was in its death throes. , Still, they are very interesting and the layout is different to that used in earlier years such as the actual colour is specified by name rather than number as well as the type of box, or carton being the terminology used in which the model is to be packaged. Another interesting detail included is how the body is assembled. Kind regards Bruce H. (150) 20173006/1127/0237

Hello Bruce, These assembly drawings were the standard for models from I think 1967/1968. I have several of these, Junkers Ju 87, Spitfire, Hurricane, Messerschmitt. These are phototypes made at Meccano as Meccano had a department for reproduction of documents and drawings. I bought mine long ago also at a Vectis sale. Interesting you have the assembly of the Princess saloon,as a copy of the dieline drawing was offered several times at Ebay. John.

Hi all, One of my favourite Dinky Toys in the Leyland Octopus. I could not resist a 935 Leyland flat truck with chains fitted with grey wheel hubs, although it was play worn. I have a mint boxed red wheel one and it was interesting to compare them. The later grey wheeled one does not have the tin-plate tank slots and the screw holes for the plastic tank are larger. The green paint is slightly darker and the ejector pins are more prominent - probably 'wound back' since the removal of the tank slots. Ron F

Ron, this observation is interesting enough to re-post this message + photo in the Commercial Vehicles >> 934 thread! After a wonderful DTCA weekend I returned home with two only-dreamt-of acquisitions, a great 34a Airmail Van - 'excellent for its age' as we call it, and a virtually mint blue 281 Luxury Coach, without its box. Both relative bargains that we had not imagined only a decade ago. And upon arrival home I found a notice in my letter box asking me to pick up a parcel from the post office. Contents: a very fine tiltless no. 25s with fixed civilian driver, smooth hubs and nice smooth white tyres. Another easy bargain: The Times They Are A Changin' ...! As soon as I have some more time, I'll post them in the correct threads, each with some comment. Kind regards, Jan

Jan---As usual, wonderful models and examples of prime time Dinky Toys. Those two older ones are especially nice....I love those pre-war & early post-war versions. That Mail Car is superb....most seem to have quite a bit of fatigue present.....great scores! Best regards, Terry

Well Jan, I somehow thought that you would, one day, locate and acquire an excellent 34a Royal Air Mail Service Car, and may I join with Terry in congratulating you on a fine acquisition. (The other two aren't bad either!!) I guess you can tell where my heart rests! That lovely 34a is indeed in fine shape with just the smallest hint of fatigue. I like the darker blue hubs. Thought I would indulge in a comparison with both examples! , Now, don't they look nice together! Unfortunately, yours comes up trumps! Kind regards and again congratulations! Bruce H. (150) 20170407/1129/2230

Terry, Bruce, thanks for your nice comments. This one has fatigue problems too, but other nice qualities compensate for that! See /comment/9936#comment-9936 for some more comment and photos. Kind regards, Jan

Dear Bruce. I would apreciate a large 3/4 front picture of your 34A for the Encyclopeadia. I knew about the black wheels but I do not have a good picture of the model.All the best. Jacques.

Oh, la la la la Jan , what a wonderful catch !! I am dreaming to find the same ! Friendly yours Richard

Hi Richard, sorry that I wasn't able to show it to you in Derby. When you entered the meeting room I had safely hidden my treasure in my hotel room already! Good to see that both of you, Jacques included, seem to be back home safely. Kind regards, Jan

Hi dear members. I was very happy to meet you in Derby last week, even if it was for a short time ! It was time to come home because my letter-box was full !! Just have a look ! I will add some commentaries on the right topics. Jacques, prepare your camera. Friendly yours Richard