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Hi All,
I couldn't pass on this once in a lifetime opportunity to acquire this ultra rare Bedford Tipper grey base specimen especially that i am a self-proclaimed "Bedford Tipper & Bedford Lomas Queen"...
What do u guys have to say about this....my new baby..
numi

Thought that was you Numi, very nice addition. I shall have to wait for the next one(hopefully).
Superb condition as well.
Jason

It does look good, despite having some concern over how much Grey paint is sitting in the rivet, maybe it is just the picture creating the effect, otherwise a very nice example and well done for finding that one Numi.

GHOSTHUNTER.

way to go numi...great find!

GHOSTHUNTER wrote:It does look good, despite having some concern over how much Grey paint is sitting in the rivet, maybe it is just the picture creating the effect, otherwise a very nice example and well done for finding that one Numi.

The whole point is that the baseplate was riveted to the chassis prior to painting, hence the painted rivet, c.f. 4c, 10c, 36b, 66b.On all other versions, the baseplate was painted separately (in black) and then attached to the chassis.

Idris wrote:

GHOSTHUNTER wrote:It does look good, despite having some concern over how much Grey paint is sitting in the rivet, maybe it is just the picture creating the effect, otherwise a very nice example and well done for finding that one Numi.

The whole point is that the baseplate was riveted to the chassis prior to painting, hence the painted rivet, c.f. 4c, 10c, 36b, 66b.On all other versions, the baseplate was painted separately (in black) and then attached to the chassis.

Idris forgot to pass on his compliments in the midst of explaining the initial assembly & painting process
numi

Thank Ghosty,Jason & Dan,most appreciated

Ghosty,i agree with Idris as to the assembly & painting procedure on this Bedford but i will add a close-up pic for your viewing,no problem
numi

Congratulations bonny lass. A great addition to your collection.

numi wrote:

Idris wrote:

GHOSTHUNTER wrote:It does look good, despite having some concern over how much Grey paint is sitting in the rivet, maybe it is just the picture creating the effect, otherwise a very nice example and well done for finding that one Numi.

The whole point is that the baseplate was riveted to the chassis prior to painting, hence the painted rivet, c.f. 4c, 10c, 36b, 66b.On all other versions, the baseplate was painted separately (in black) and then attached to the chassis.

Idris forgot to pass on his compliments in the midst of explaining the initial assembly & painting process
numi

Well done!

Idris wrote:

GHOSTHUNTER wrote:It does look good, despite having some concern over how much Grey paint is sitting in the rivet, maybe it is just the picture creating the effect, otherwise a very nice example and well done for finding that one Numi.

The whole point is that the baseplate was riveted to the chassis prior to painting, hence the painted rivet, c.f. 4c, 10c, 36b, 66b.On all other versions, the baseplate was painted separately (in black) and then attached to the chassis.

So if the baseplate is in other colours such as the Black we more often see on this model, the rivet would also be Black, if I have read the comment from "Idris" correctly.

So how are the rivets on these Two (forum source image), in Grey, not Black, not sure I understand what is going on here. GHOSTHUNTER.