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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.

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

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?

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

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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?

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 ?

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