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Thanks for the replies, since I last posted I have sent off to Vectis and M&M auctions for an estimate. I'll let you know what they quote.

These are the first two but the photo has not been taken with my present camera as I am just not confident In my camera and my camera skills. But tomorrow I will be in possession of a tripod and Anglepoise lamp to set up a better taking scenario thanks to the advice I received on another thread. htt...

Hi I am going to sell several Dinky supertoys and wondering whether to put them on ebay, not keen on that option or one of the toy auction sites. I used to buy from Vectis but never sold any, I think they had the best reputation then but there are many more out there. Any recommendations would be ap...

GHOSTHUNTER wrote:If it is marketed within the Vangaurds range it should be 1/43rd or an aproximation of 1/43rd, this was the specified scale for this range.

Thanks, I knew it was classed as a 1:43 but was curious how vanguards classed it.

Hi,
On my 'Came across this vanguards Triumph' thread the actual length of the car is 31/2 inch which puts it half way between scale 1:43 and 1:64 so which should it belong?

I am getting the jist of this a little better now. There is not much daylight comes through my small windows so it is always needing a flash to photograph, I will get a desk lamp to help with illumination. I have in the past taken items outside on a nice day and got good results.. Thanks again.

Thanks, all posts very informative and helpful. I do get the odd good shots which are in focus and sharp but it is hit and miss. If that is the case I think i need to follow some basics and try to write d0wn the process and when I do have a good photo i will know distance, settings etc. I do take my...

GHOSTHUNTER wrote:Good result and yes the collar on the handle is brass but Dinky did not polish them although when brand new they would look quite bright so a little 'Brasso' would not do any harm.

Thanks. The first job I did was to Brasso the handle, it did come up a little shinier.

I have posted several pictures which are of poor quality and would like to invest in another camera so which one do you use or recommend. The pictures I have seen in the threads on this forum are excellent and make me quite envious. I used to have a Fuji and it took quite good photos buy it went mis...

This is after I removed plenty of dirt with a wet artist brush and cotton bud and rinsed it off with a little water.
Is the winding handle a brass one?