first of 2014 & some

[johnboy]

What are the shafts of the axles like Reg?

[nickjones]

Hi Reg.
I am pretty sure the wheels of the 41b were plated like the later issue baseplates were.
The 41b looks fine to me, Nice pick up.
Could not get to Rayleigh, Should be able to make Brentwood later this month.

[fixer]

JB the axles look ok ,no sign of tampering
Nick that would explain why they look bright ,thanks for putting me at ease

[numi]

Could Reg be concerned about the both left side dropped axles?
numi

[fixer]

Numi when held in hand and checked with a loop the axles sit centre of the wheels , think your observation is because of the slight downward angle of my picture
nice to know how observant members are on here to notice such things

[motorman]

Numi when held in hand and checked with a loop the axles sit centre of the wheels , think your observation is because of the slight downward angle of my picture
nice to know how observant members are on here to notice such things

I think she is teasing us again Reg!!!

[fixer]

Just arrived today a silver grey 44b with silver trim and a strange casting fault on the grill, maybe Ghosty can shed some light on this
sorry about the dark pictures

[SMS88]

Looks like a deflated air bubble in your grille - too irregular to be a splash of molten metal onto the set casting -interesting!
If you dont like that answer then its a factory trial with added unpainted RAC badge!

[fixer]

I like the RAC badge theory

[mike]

I like the RAC badge theory

Very beautiful Rolls Royce models.
Fixer Congratulations. thanks for the view.