K4A International Tractor

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Re: K4A International Tractor

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As I have checked my models I have noticed that there are perhaps three decal variation:
a) with thin letters
b) with thicker letters
c) with thick letters
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Re: K4A International Tractor

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My very early model with green hubs has a maroon painting, similar to M6a trailer.
2a Maroon body & base/no hole on base/green metal hubs/square tow hook/silver headlights/small decal.
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Re: K4A International Tractor

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I have revised the post as I found another variation among a handful of duplicates that I had stored away.
It has red body & base/no hole on base/red plastic hubs/round tow hook/red headlights/small decal; currently listed as var#4.
However I am still on the lookout for the variation: Red body & base/no hole on base/red metal hubs/round tow hook/red headlights/small decal.
Thank you Bert & Antonin for the additional info & pictures. Another model that generated a few interesting variations.
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Re: K4A International Tractor

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Does anyone know anything about this alledged pre-pro (or color trial)? It was on Karl's (now defunct) web site for toyresto.com. It was in a photo archive section for rare and unusual original models. It was listed as a rare pre-production model with no further information. No base photo, no photo of the tow hook, only this one. It has silver headlights and a detailed grille. The decal looks to be cut away from a Fowler Showman's Engine decal (that's my best guess).

Has anyone ever heard of this example or seen it before?
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Re: K4A International Tractor

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The paint job on the wheel hubs looks like someone forgot to dust the hubs before painting them. There's a lot of trash in the paint. I'm not sure how I feel about this particular example.

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Re: K4A International Tractor

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Tinman wrote:I'm not sure how I feel about this particular example.
Though the seller doesn't deal exclusively in scarce Matchbox models, I have my doubts, too. Such a rough paint finish is definitely subpar for Lesney. The hacked-up decals aren't doing it any favors, either.
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Re: K4A International Tractor

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Finally found a decent example with red body & base/no hole on base/red metal hubs/round tow hook/red headlights/small decal. Post revised and is listed as variation #4.
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Re: K4A International Tractor

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Ebay item number: 254866891453 K4A International Tractor with orange hubs:

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