Re: 35c Merryweather Fire Engine
Posted: Sat Apr 11, 2015 11:29 am
Not in great condition like Dan's but I finally managed to hook one of these in a bunch of beaters:
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35c Merryweather Fire Engine
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Re: 35c Merryweather Fire Engine
Posted: Sat Apr 11, 2015 7:52 pm
Just noticed that this one and Dan's have a different moulding below the front door.
Re: 35c Merryweather Fire Engine
Posted: Sun Apr 12, 2015 9:11 am
Nice one JB, the same detail bellow the doors is on the version without any ridge along the bottom edge
Re: 35c Merryweather Fire Engine
Posted: Sat Apr 25, 2015 12:25 am
Here is the 'Press release' picture showing treaded tyres, no sill moulding and narrow ladder clamps on the roof.
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Re: 35c Merryweather Fire Engine
Posted: Tue Apr 28, 2015 2:34 pm
Thanks for posting that Ghosty. Nice flat white ladders 
Re: 35c Merryweather Fire Engine
Posted: Tue Apr 28, 2015 3:01 pm
Yes aren't they...johnboy wrote:Thanks for posting that Ghosty. Nice flat white ladders
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Re: 35c Merryweather Fire Engine
Posted: Wed Nov 18, 2015 1:38 pm
Hi John, I have just got another one of these(playworn) the same type as Dan, with the recess below the front door.
My other one is the same as yours. Also the the top light casting is thin the same as the early one, there must be a few variations on this one now.
J
My other one is the same as yours. Also the the top light casting is thin the same as the early one, there must be a few variations on this one now.
J
Re: 35c Merryweather Fire Engine
Posted: Wed Nov 18, 2015 3:00 pm
Hi Jason, that's great. You're right, along with the baseplate there are a few variations now. I don't know quite where they fit with pre and early production but it's good fun finding them.nearlymint wrote:Hi John, I have just got another one of these(playworn) the same type as Dan, with the recess below the front door.
My other one is the same as yours. Also the the top light casting is thin the same as the early one, there must be a few variations on this one now.
J
Re: 35c Merryweather Fire Engine
Posted: Sat Sep 02, 2017 9:37 pm
i acquired the no sill model today...dead mint and so is the box...as i reread this thread ill describe the model as i dont have a new photo hosting site yet
as i said...it doesnt have the sill
the hose holes are closed
no (A) on the base as well as no pat app
it has the dual locker doors
the area under the axle clips are smooth
the detail at the front foot step is there
the ladder holders are small...i checked the half sill model and it has the longer ladder holders
so thats about it...its your general run of the mill first run model...and i love it!
as i said...it doesnt have the sill
the hose holes are closed
no (A) on the base as well as no pat app
it has the dual locker doors
the area under the axle clips are smooth
the detail at the front foot step is there
the ladder holders are small...i checked the half sill model and it has the longer ladder holders
so thats about it...its your general run of the mill first run model...and i love it!
Re: 35c Merryweather Fire Engine
Posted: Sat Sep 02, 2017 11:35 pm
That sounds like a great find Dan and I really would love to see it.
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Since the debacle with Photobucket, I have been using 'postimage', very easy and free (for now!!).
Here are Two links to that host.
1, 'postimage' without registration...http://moyboyz.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php ... 329#p41892
2, 'postimage' with registration...http://moyboyz.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php ... 332#p41930
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