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by red-thumb
Thu May 02, 2019 2:34 am
Forum: Lesney Matchbox regular wheels 1-75
Topic: RW 15b Rotinoff GPW Genuine ???
Replies: 2
Views: 2680

Re: RW 15b Rotinoff GPW Genuine ???

Was this an Ebay purchase? If so, from whom? Yes it was an EBAY purchase as most of my buys over the last 4 years have been from overseas. I think it was from one of my regular UK sellers in an auction ( $$$ can't remember) but pretty certain not from The 'LESNEY' Seller if that is what you are get...
by red-thumb
Wed May 01, 2019 6:09 am
Forum: Lesney Matchbox regular wheels 1-75
Topic: RW 15b Rotinoff GPW Genuine ???
Replies: 2
Views: 2680

RW 15b Rotinoff GPW Genuine ???

Hi, Been looking at post "Old collection" RW15b GPW and made me wonder if my Play-worn One is GENUINE. :? :? Any thoughts would be Great, Thanks. P1060039.JPG P1060034.JPG P1060035.JPG P1060036.JPG P1060038.JPG The Spare is 10 X 24 same as front wheels. Thanks again for any thoughts. Cheer...
by red-thumb
Tue Apr 30, 2019 2:07 am
Forum: Lesney Matchbox regular wheels 1-75
Topic: RW 32a Jaguar XK140 REPAINT.?????
Replies: 4
Views: 2830

Re: RW 32a Jaguar XK140 REPAINT.?????

First of all, welcome back! We've missed you. That is an interesting model. Looking at Nick's catalogue page , the variations without web braces are white. Regarding the sills, it would not be R&D practice to paint the body and then rest it on something. It would either be spray painted in the ...
by red-thumb
Fri Apr 26, 2019 9:44 am
Forum: Lesney Matchbox regular wheels 1-75
Topic: RW 32a Jaguar XK140 REPAINT.?????
Replies: 4
Views: 2830

RW 32a Jaguar XK140 REPAINT.?????

Hi, Went to list this for sale and found it is not listed so I would like anyone who can help in deciding if it is a PREPRO or a REPAINT.??? :o It has a Gloss Base with Flat Head Crimped Axle and No silver detailing. Also No Web Bracing to Rivet Posts. I can not see any tampering with the axle but I...
by red-thumb
Tue Jun 19, 2018 5:16 am
Forum: "Look at what I just got"
Topic: RW 5d The Baron Of Beef ++
Replies: 19
Views: 4104

Re: RW 5d The Baron Of Beef ++

Hi Red As Tinman says, it’s sad to see this happen, but don’t be too downhearted. I’m sure you weren’t knowingly showing fakes. The bus looks fine, and there are plenty of good sellers out there. You’ll find some better models, I’m sure. Thanks Dr Jeep, But I have suddenly lost the thrill of collec...
by red-thumb
Mon Jun 18, 2018 3:17 am
Forum: "Look at what I just got"
Topic: RW 5d The Baron Of Beef ++
Replies: 19
Views: 4104

Re: RW 5d The Baron Of Beef ++

G'day,
Thanks for all the input. :oops:
Red.

Chump Down Under signing off.
by red-thumb
Sun Jun 17, 2018 9:19 am
Forum: "Look at what I just got"
Topic: RW 5d The Baron Of Beef ++
Replies: 19
Views: 4104

Re: RW 5d The Baron Of Beef ++

Hi Red Nice group of rare variations! I hope they’re all real. I think the silver-wheeled 37b is the most interesting but you should know that there’s some doubt about whether this was ever issued (a long discussion here , for example). You’ll need to check the axle ends very carefully and also loo...
by red-thumb
Sun Jun 17, 2018 7:05 am
Forum: "Look at what I just got"
Topic: RW 5d The Baron Of Beef ++
Replies: 19
Views: 4104

RW 5d The Baron Of Beef ++

G'day All, I got UP early today in the cold (1 degree Celsius)of Ozy Winter (I'm a Pom so I am allowed to whinge :lol: ) and was lucky enough to win (only 2 Bids :D ) this which was a big surprise for the GBP63.61 and it is Boxed which I do not normally worry about. :D :D :D :D Can anybody confirm t...
by red-thumb
Mon Jun 11, 2018 1:47 am
Forum: European & far-east made toys
Topic: TEKNO Tankers
Replies: 10
Views: 6566

Re: TEKNO Tankers

karl wrote: Just picked this one up from a guy in Chicago!
Great condition, looks in mint condition compared to My roughy.
Are they expensive over there.???
Cheers Red.
Down Under.
by red-thumb
Sun Jun 03, 2018 7:53 am
Forum: "Look at what I just got"
Topic: Recent finds
Replies: 178
Views: 57113

Re: Recent finds

This is the very slightly harder to find version with the reinforced triangular bracing between the base and the cab - it needs a good clean but was less than a £1 :) Happy collecting :D Sebastian Nicely spotted Sebastian, I forget to even l@@k for that variation. A nice cheap price also. ;) Cheers...