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been looking for one of these and i got it yesterday in the mail...i know the labels and decals can be switched and all that...thats why i looked for a labeled model...as i could see a wrinkle or a bent edge...the labels look to be crisp all around...i didnt pay too much for it as is my goal for most models these days

Nice find Dan.
I only have one like this but it has two labels which are both normally found on the left side of the Stolly so only one of the labels is fitted in reverse,

The labels may be reversed but it looks superb Dan. A very nice different variation to have on display, a nice talking point!!

Hey "eagle-eye" : Nice find and an excellent addition to your collection! How about the #66 Greyhound Bus? I'm still looking for reverse decals/labels on that model ..........................
Bill

Great find Dan! I bet you were really good at those "Where's Waldo" books weren't you?

nickjones wrote:Nice find Dan.
I only have one like this but it has two labels which are both normally found on the left side of the Stolly so only one of the labels is fitted in reverse,

thanks! i happened to have looked at the 61 alvis page in the quick links section a couple weeks ago and thought...i should be looking for the reverse label/decals on this model...lucky i didnt have to wait very long to find one

motorman wrote:The labels may be reversed but it looks superb Dan. A very nice different variation to have on display, a nice talking point!!

thanks!

durangokid wrote:Hey "eagle-eye" : Nice find and an excellent addition to your collection! How about the #66 Greyhound Bus? I'm still looking for reverse decals/labels on that model ..........................
Bill

thanks! and i havent found one of the 66 buses...i occasionally look but not all the time...i guess ill step up my search!

matchbox_n_molars wrote:Great find Dan! I bet you were really good at those "Where's Waldo" books weren't you?

thanks and i think the waldo book was after my time as a youngster...other than my friends kids having them i wouldnt have ever look at this book

Hi,

I have two Alvin Stalwart models.
One of them does have the reverse labels too.
There is one more thing I realised on this one.
One the left side the yellow paint of the label which should cover the BP is not in place. (first picture)

And I have one question on labels and decals.
Where is the difference?
Is the decal more like paper and the label thinner and the surface is smoother?

Stephan

Finding goodies like this is what keeps me going. There are countless variations and it always is nice to see what others find. Nice models and keep the search going.

Great find Dan. Variations keep me going as well and there are too darn many to collect. Thanks for showing.
Bill

Stephan, a label is made from paper, a decal is a very thin foil.

Decals also are found in model kits. The foil is based on a paper sheet, which you put in water. The water soakes the paper and then the glue and you can slide the foil onto the model.