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Re: Y-9 Fowler Showmans Engine-colors
Posted: Thu Dec 01, 2016 12:36 pm
by GHOSTHUNTER
diecast trying wrote:So much variation of it!
This is common practice with the 'Models of Yesteryear' range, they were very popular so were kept in production for a long time, many receiving casting modifications as the tooling became tired and damaged through constant use.
Ghosthunter.
Re: Y-9 Fowler Showmans Engine-colors
Posted: Thu Dec 01, 2016 12:52 pm
by Moyboy
All I want is that bloody purple one !
Re: Y-9 Fowler Showmans Engine-colors
Posted: Thu Dec 01, 2016 1:33 pm
by zBret
Moyboy wrote:All I want is that bloody purple one !
Does anyone have a photo of a purple one?
zBret
Re: Y-9 Fowler Showmans Engine-colors
Posted: Thu Dec 01, 2016 1:46 pm
by zBret
Bob thats quite a line-up! Thanks for posting the photos. I'm thinking the model that I have is one of the darker colored ones.
Some other subtleties that I was able to notice on the models in your photos are-in addition to the ones that you previously mentioned-
The awning under canopy sometimes trimmed in silver or gold and that "clock-hands" on the smoke box door can be turned just about anyway around, also noted the extra gold trim on the chimney and cylinder, on your first model in the line-up. There are probably many more little differences to take note of.. It's no wonder this model is so interesting !
zBret
Re: Y-9 Fowler Showmans Engine-colors
Posted: Thu Dec 01, 2016 2:46 pm
by ClOwY
Your not the only one Moyboy
Gary
Re: Y-9 Fowler Showmans Engine-colors
Posted: Thu Dec 01, 2016 8:17 pm
by YYS4BOB
The securing handles on the smoke box door can be in any position you like! The doors come out as they do on the Allchin and the Connaught. Just an "interference" fit.
Kevin's comment "like a miniature steam rally" gave me an idea.
Re: Y-9 Fowler Showmans Engine-colors
Posted: Thu Dec 01, 2016 8:42 pm
by GHOSTHUNTER
Excellent display Bob, thank's.
Ghosthunter.
Re: Y-9 Fowler Showmans Engine-colors
Posted: Fri Dec 02, 2016 1:26 am
by Moyboy
zBret wrote:Moyboy wrote:All I want is that bloody purple one !
Does anyone have a photo of a purple one?
zBret
I don't currently know of anybody who has one. I have seen one at a swap meet years ago but missed out on it. If you look at some of the dark maroon models they have a purple tinge to them sometimes but a true purple has a metallic finish to it like the Y12 Birds model does. It would be very hard to spot in a photo and the only thing is it usually has the cylinder block in gold same as the first issues Not sure if Horace Dunkley sold one in his sale.
Re: Y-9 Fowler Showmans Engine-colors
Posted: Fri Dec 02, 2016 7:58 pm
by YYS4BOB
This is the example from the Horace Dunkley sale. Sold for £620 + commission & VAT.
I must have looked at this at the time (as all those attending the sale did) but can't remember what conclusions were arrived at.
Re: Y-9 Fowler Showmans Engine-colors
Posted: Fri Feb 10, 2017 8:06 pm
by mmi
found one that is off color.....candy purple in real, looks like 3rd from left at bottom of bobs post #9
not happy with camera output...