Latest projects (restorations & customs)

[Squid]

I agree. (Getting decals and labels nicely aligned is something I've always struggled with.) The K11A looks great, too...a farm tractor is high on my must-add list.

[misterpop]

diecastmolester come in and tell these guys the odd one out..

[Diecastmolester]

The Budgie to the right should have a red bumper.

[misterpop]

Ha ha ..No..Sorry your right but the one Kevin picked is the famous Dinky version........

[Tinman]

Nothing to see here folks, just a proud father showcasing his K17

[Tinman]

Another Yoo Hoo with custom box.

[CrazyDave]

Anyone want a delicious chocolate drink?

I would love one.

[Tinman]

Anyone want a delicious chocolate drink?

I would love one.

Happy New Year Dave. Did you get my email?

[Tinman]

A rescue Snow Trac and a nice Aveling Barford tractor shovel.

[Tinman]

An M-6a Pickfords brought back to life. The tow hitch eye on the near side is a home made replacement for one that was broken off and missing.

To this day, I continue to see collectors pair the depressed center heavy haul trailer with the M4 Ruston Bucyrus Crane (or as configured by Lesney; a power shovel). The obvious confusion is because the bottom of the trailer says "CRANE 200 ton transporter." The reason CRANE is in all caps is because CRANE is the name of the company which made the depressed center heavy haul trailer. Crane was later taken over by Fruehauf. While the M-4a does look good on the trailer, a bunch of people keep thinking it was made to pair with the M4 because it was made as a hauler for the crane. When, in reality, it's a trailer made by CRANE. Pickfords and Wynn's both favored Cranes heavy haul trailers from early on.

If you research Crane Fruehauf you will find a couple of articles with misleading text. They read: "The Crane Fruehauf factory in Dereham collapsed in 2005, laying off its remaining 345 workers." The company collapsed, not the factory buildings. The buildings were torn down in 2011 and now the former site is being considered for residential development.  I just like setting common Matchbox misconceptions straight, especially for my fellow countrymen who often seem to be confused on meanings and pronunciation. Such things as; it's Weatherill not Weather-Hill. This name; Aveling Barford is pronounced Bar - Ford and not "Barrel-Ford." I have one collector friend who loves the Matchbox #61 Alvis "Stewart." Time to end my pedantic off topic rambling.