A few models #29c #49b #71c...would these be htf and rare?

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A few models #29c #49b #71c...would these be htf and rare?

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had to get another photobucket account and loaded these up tonight

got these models over the last month or two

29 fire pumper with raised panel and no tow guide...this model came without the hoses and ladder...or i took one off a extra common model and put in on these one...only one of the things that hold on the plastic hose ladder thing broke...i filled it in with some elmers glue

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49 mercedes unimog with open base

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71 ford heavy wreck truck with amber glass and no writing on base and no diamond plate on the bed...very play worn and some repainting was done...the bed is painted red..not sure if i will remove that or not...may not be any white paint there...so im undecided on removing it...condition only matters if you have one...right!?

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Please use a web hosting site (like photobucket) to store pictures so you can post them here, using attachments makes it hard to view the pictures when you have to scroll to see them. Seeing comparisons of models is hard to see with attachments too.
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Very nice Dan, still need one of those fire engines . J
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Re: A few models #29c #49b #71c...would these be htf and rar

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Now here is a collector really enjoying his hobby. Well done Dan on the running repairs to the 'Fire Engine'. The model for me though, is the open base Unimog, another one I am keen to add to my little collection of non R-R models, looks to be in pretty good condition. Shame about the tyres but this is common and what I would do is cut some strips of masking tape long enough and wide enough to put on the wheel first and then put the tyre on and the thickness of the tape will be enough to keep the tyres on. If you don't have masking tape, use a sticky paper label cut to size.

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Re: A few models #29c #49b #71c...would these be htf and rar

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Very nice finds Dan Congrats. I would chance taking the paint off that Wreck Truck mate! :D
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Re: A few models #29c #49b #71c...would these be htf and rar

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motorman wrote:I would chance taking the paint off that Wreck Truck
I agree. The bed is so well protected by the sides and the jib that it seems unlikely that it will show any appreciable paint damage.
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I would say they're all hard to find without a doubt Dan. I think the model with the broadest collector appeal would be the 71C Ford Wrecker. I guess there are a number of us looking at the bases on Unimogs but I think any variation hound would be delighted to find that wrecker with the amber windows and the smooth bed. Great finds my friend! :!:
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All three variations are very tough to find Dan, nice work. I just added that same Fire Truck variation last year from a friend, but I am now finding the dacaled version with the later tow slots base very hard to find. Numi's Forum E Bay lead got me a similar Unimog late last year also, but that Amber Wrecker with smooth deck is one I have never had. Of the three here, that one is rare and also very expensive to find in any condition. Great Job Lad.....kwakers
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Reg gifted me with a repainted smooth base / amber window wrecker which I ruined by putting it in brake fluid and forgetting about, I already had a inscribed base amber window (with a hole in the windscreen!). A displayable amber window would be nice but a Unimog with the early base would be the one I would most like to own.
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nickjones wrote:Reg gifted me with a repainted smooth base / amber window wrecker which I ruined by putting it in brake fluid and forgetting about, I already had a inscribed base amber window (with a hole in the windscreen!). A displayable amber window would be nice but a Unimog with the early base would be the one I would most like to own.
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nickjones wrote: ....... but a Unimog with the early base would be the one I would most like to own.
I will find u one Mr Jones.....trust me! ;)

Cool desirable variants Dan and thanks for showing. :D
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