Diecast Collector surprise

[misterpop]

Nearly bought one today at Tesco but it was sealed and I noticed the price had gone up to £5.99...Now I will go back and pick one up tomorrow.Good spotting there motorman....

[Idris]

Good spotting there motorman....

Indeed. Thanks for the warning!

[ritchie]

Congratulations Kevin! Just got a copy, can't wait to read the details!

I've got a Silver Wraith in similar size but and wonder what it's background was...

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[GHOSTHUNTER]

Hi Ritchie.

It's difficult identifying these types of models as there are quite a number of them in existance. Yours certainly looks similar to one I have in the collection and looking at the definition of the casting and the filled-in windows, I would suggest it is another 'Charm Bracelet' model cast in poor quality Zamac (Mazac or sometimes called 'Pig Iron'), then plated in 'Gilt' finish which is a Gold coloured substitute finish like the little ''FAB 1'' bracelet model in the same articles's picture.

Compare this with a proper Gold version and the obvious difference is the colour of the metal as shown in my composite picture below.

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My model on the right in Gold is more refined and has a smoother finish. It is designed as a Gentleman's Tie-Pin or if you have Two they could possibly be used as Cuff-Links.

Ghosthunter.

[ClOwY]

Help wanted, anyboby willing to send me a copy at my cost to germany
Thanks
Gary.

[Fox]

+1 for me please. I really would like to read the whole pages.

[GHOSTHUNTER]

I don't know how well this particular model magazine is distributed around the World, but I'll see if I can get permission to post the pictures on the forum for those having difficulty grtting a copy.

Ghosthunter.

[Viewfield]

Help wanted, anyboby willing to send me a copy at my cost to germany
Thanks
Gary.

You can usually get a copy from the newsagent that sell international press at larger train stations. It is quite a bit more expensive than in Britain but available.

Rod

[ClOwY]

Hi Rod only if you have alarge station near you.
Gary

[ritchie]

Hi Ritchie.

It's difficult identifying these types of models as there are quite a number of them in existance. Yours certainly looks similar to one I have in the collection and looking at the definition of the casting and the filled-in windows, I would suggest it is another 'Charm Bracelet' model cast in poor quality Zamac (Mazac or sometimes called 'Pig Iron'), then plated in 'Gilt' finish which is a Gold coloured substitute finish like the little ''FAB 1'' bracelet model in the same articles's picture.

Compare this with a proper Gold version and the obvious difference is the colour of the metal as shown in my composite picture below.

Ritchie's model (left) and 'MY' model (right)..JPG

My model on the right in Gold is more refined and has a smoother finish. It is designed as a Gentleman's Tie-Pin or if you have Two they could possibly be used as Cuff-Links.

Ghosthunter.

Thanks, the smooth finish looks fabulous. So at the bottom was it supposed to have something attached to enable the function as a bracelet charm or a tie-pin?