RSSierra's Dinky Additions

[RSSierra]

Thanks Scott.

I bit the bullet and finally acquired a maroon 505 flat truck with chains, only produced for 1 year in 1952 it’s my single biggest investment in my collection even with the wear and damage. But thankfully nowhere near the record post war dinky price of 12,000 quid a mint boxed version of this model made some years ago though.



Better pics when it arrives.

[GHOSTHUNTER]

That is actually not that bad condition and yes, the rear corner post is broken but at least it is still with the model which is a bonus in my books and once it has had some light restoration work you will have one really nice valuable model, well done Dave on adding this holy grail to your collection.

Ghosthunter.

[Tinman]

That's one of my favorite Dinky models.

[Squid]

Some nice recent finds! The Tekno wrecker based on a 1938-39 Ford and the Mustang fastback with the funky color combo are especially appealing to me.

[Idris]

...a maroon 505 flat truck with chains, only produced for 1 year in 1952...

Do you means that this particular model was only produced for one year, or that it was only produced for one year in this colour?
Taking that thought one step further, I have often considered branching out into Dinky Fodens, but am unsure where to start. Could I interest one of our Dinky experts in penning a thread explaining the development of these models, the main variations, and the pitfalls to watch out for when buying?

[RSSierra]

G’day Hugh

The mk1 chain truck, with the rectangular radiator grill and different colour flash along the side of the cab, was only available in Maroon and green both are scarce but the maroon one turns up less often and always attracts a premium. They both were only available for 9 months after which the mk2 model with the later cab was introduced.

I’m not an expert on Fodens by any means as I collect for my own enjoyment and don’t catalogue or chase obscure variations. I think I have most variations but that’s luck over time, there are some truly rare versions i’ve seen in one place and that is on the Dinky Toy Collectors site. Which is probably the best place to get informed views from long term, high end, collectors.

The 505 thread is here http://dtcawebsite.com/node/6261

Have a poke around in the other Foden threads....but this is the best one http://dtcawebsite.com/node/2928

Another great site with more written history and what to look out for in terms of fakes is http://www.dinkyworld.com/history-a-information

Hugh, the pre war police motorbike and sidecar arrived recently, thank you! Just after it arrived I found another one as part of a bulk lot and couldn’t resist on the basis of dollar cost averaging, so when it arrives I will have two. I’ll post pictures of my pre war cabinet including these in due course.

On the subject of branching out into Dinky Fodens, it’s a slippery slope.... then there are Leyland Octopuses and the other Supertoys commercials, before you discover the French Dinky commercials ........and then you have all the amazing repaints and code 3 models. Aside from the choice these are BIG models that take a lot of storage.

Cheers

Dave

[RSSierra]

A Little bit of superglue on a cleanly broken Chain post and we have a very good looking truck





With its contemporary





We had a long weekend here last weekend and whilst waiting for a coffee sitting on a wild West Coast black sand beach I came across the below mint boxed Foden on our local auction site, post sale negotiation also turned up the Alfa Race Car. Both single owner from new and VNM.









Another model that comes up rarely is the TEREX dump truck based on the Euclid. Base and Radiator identifiers, wheel colour and labels differentiate this model. I'll keep an eye out for a better condition example.







A Couple of boxed aircraft













A Couple of examples of Pre War Police Motor Cycle and sidecar (Thanking Hugh for the one with all complete sidecar wheel)





In the lot with the second example were a curious mix.

Triang Minic, with many coats of paint







Police Motorcycle





Lead Slushcast Coupe







And an unmarked side car, this is a mystery as I cant see how it would be attached to a motorcyle, nothing is broken or missing and there are no mounting holes.







To round out this week a Seaking, a Jeep, a Leyland and a Guy. The last will need to be replaced at some stage with a better example but they are VHTF.

















Cheers
Dave

[Tinman]

Great Caesar's Ghost, that's some great stuff!!!

[GHOSTHUNTER]

I think the 'LNER' Steak Truck is actually the John Hill & Co MACK Steak Truck or if its a soft metal it could be a recent white metal copy which could explain the MINIC TOY cast underneath as this is not usually a name associated with the John Hill toy truck models.

Ghosthunter.

[yellowfoden]

Triang Minic, with many coats of paint
Dave

Hi Dave and Kevin,

I am quite partial to the odd stake or cattle truck and I believe this stake truck is actually one made by Charbens of which I have a few. I think they are quite a charming little toy.
You can tell them apart by the lack of Mack badge and the rivet configuration on the base between the various makers of Charbens, Tootsietoy and Johillco.
Note that the spelling is actually MIMIC TOYS and not Minic.

Here is a link to some very interesting info from Robert Newson where your green and orangey/red (under the black paint) stake truck is actually featured.

Bert

ps...those Foden chain lorries are brilliant