Spot the gem(s)

[matchboxkiwi]

Nice haul Maestro.
I like the PAYA models copies of MB 27 Mercedes 230 SL and MB 54 Cadillac Ambulance - I have some of these blister packed also.
The MB 41 Ford GT's label looks green instead of blue and has no number is that a copy too?
Not come across the Jadali models before but they look very good quality copies indeed.
The plastic combine harvesters look like the Major Pack harvester - M-5.

I agree with you there is plenty to find on e-bay and some good buys as evident with your purchase but I like the personal contact you have with people at swapmeets and I hate loosing my hard earned cash too postage when it could have been used to purchase another model.

Cheers Steve
Matchboxkiwi

[Maestro]

Nice haul Maestro.
I like the PAYA models copies of MB 27 Mercedes 230 SL and MB 54 Cadillac Ambulance - I have some of these blister packed also.
The MB 41 Ford GT's label looks green instead of blue and has no number is that a copy too?
Not come across the Jadali models before but they look very good quality copies indeed.
The plastic combine harvesters look like the Major Pack harvester - M-5.

I agree with you there is plenty to find on e-bay and some good buys as evident with your purchase but I like the personal contact you have with people at swapmeets and I hate loosing my hard earned cash too postage when it could have been used to purchase another model.

Cheers Steve
Matchboxkiwi

Correct Steve: the combines are copies of the MP M-5 Harvester, made by Blue Box (Hong Kong and Singapore).

The Ford GT 40 indeed is a copy, it's a Payá International of Spain. As already noticed by you the Mercedes and Cadillac Ambulance are also Payá International models.

Maarten

[Maestro]

Love that promo Husky tanker!

It's my 35th version of the Dutch Husky promo tankers Bill, all different names/firms on it!

Maarten

Hi Maarten
I’ve never seen any Husky promo tankers except the Shell one, could you post some pictures of those that you have.

Thanks

Mark

Hi Mark,

I will gladly post all the Dutch Husky promo tankers in a seperate topic.
But... that will only be in a couple of weeks. The day after tomorrow I am expected in the hospital for a heart operation on this week's Thursday.
As soon as I am recovered a bit, which hopefully will be in approx. 3 weeks, I will post them all.
Please send me a PM by that time Mark to help me remember my promise, there's too much on my head now and in the next weeks...

Maarten

[Maestro]

There's still one gem left...

[DrJeep]

Sea green base on the 74a refreshments canteen? I do like the old garage and pumps too.

Very best wishes for the operation.

[Maestro]

Sea green base on the 74a refreshments canteen? I do like the old garage and pumps too.

Very best wishes for the operation.

Thanks for the best wishes

And yes: it's the Miobile Canteen.
And no: not sea green base but the pale blue base!

I have a large collection of wooden garages and pumps. If allowed on the forum I could post some (a lot) photo's in a separate category as soon as I'm recovered?

Maarten

[GHOSTHUNTER]

Maarten, your garages and pumps will be most welcome.

I have even created a section for them in The Lounge here...https://www.vintagebritishdiecasts.co.u ... f=5&t=8800

Ghosthunter.

[Maestro]

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Hi Maarten
I’ve never seen any Husky promo tankers except the Shell one, could you post some pictures of those that you have.

Thanks

Mark

Hi Mark,

Herewith already some pics of the Dutch Husky Shell promo tankers!










In a few weeks I'll post some more pics.

Maarten

[Bill Manzke]

Love the tankers. I'll need to update my listings!

[misterpop]

The biggest gem there will be you, when you come back to the forum with a fully beating heart...We will of course be waiting for a full and detailed report on your adventure and wish you all the best and a speedy recovery..The MODELS will be a constant pleasure and source of conversation when you are fit again and we all hope to hear about any future finds.Ian.