ford zodiac mk.iv silver hubs

[lesney0905]

My last purchase

[lesney0905]

another photo

[Idris]

If your model is this one, then I am afraid that there is a good chance that it is not genuine since that particular seller's models have previously been called into doubt. I strongly suggest you check the casting variations against Nick's entry for this model on his 53c catalogue page.

[lesney0905]

Thanks response Idris, before buying an item on ebay, check feedback and comments negative or neutral. I know the seller and I follow him because I think it is very good at restoring models.After 10 years of purchases on eBay and other similar sites I also expect but carefully checking the model, I have serious doubts that it is a fake.Io I checked closely, with a magnifying glass the wheel axles, are not forced or rebuild.Besides I added the solvent on them to see if they were original and, were I forced intacts.Finally with a blade edge of the axes: no change, then let me believe in his truthfulness.Thanks Roberto

[Idris]

I think this model has a suspension strip, meaning that if the baseplate is removed, the wheel-sets can be changed over as complete units. Any chance of a baseplate photograph, especially the rivets?
Could you also please confirm the engine blocks casting as per Nick's variation table?

[lesney0905]

ok, I will later photos of the engine and rivets, are at work, I have not checked yet, we hope we are .........., bye

[lesney0905]

another photo ford zodiac

[Idris]

Many thanks for the additional photographs. My comments are as follows:
- I'm not sure that I like that rivet. It does not appear to have been flattened against the baseplate at any point of its circumference.
- The engine compartment looks to be without the central tab. If so, then (according to Nick's catalogue page) the body is a later casting which means that the model cannot be a pre-production.

I seem to have been making the running in terms of commenting on this model. What do other Forum members think?

[fixer]

I was the underbidder on this now after reading the comments by Idris and now knowing it's probably the wrong casting I am quite relieved, the listing was a bit vague and only one picture did not give any real info , better focused pictures of the rivet is needed ,is the base loose ?

[lesney0905]

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