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2016 Additions
Posted: Sun May 08, 2016 4:56 pm
by hydra427
Re: 2016 Additions
Posted: Sun May 08, 2016 5:56 pm
by Idris
Punched or spun rivet on the 10c?
Re: 2016 Additions
Posted: Sun May 08, 2016 7:33 pm
by hydra427
Idris wrote:Punched or spun rivet on the 10c?
Idris, the rivet is punched.
Re: 2016 Additions
Posted: Sun May 08, 2016 8:42 pm
by Idris
hydra427 wrote:Idris wrote:Punched or spun rivet on the 10c?
Idris, the rivet is punched.
Nice addition!
Re: 2016 Additions
Posted: Sun May 08, 2016 9:05 pm
by hydra427
Idris wrote:hydra427 wrote:Idris wrote:Punched or spun rivet on the 10c?
Idris, the rivet is punched.
Nice addition!
Idris, obviously there are two different types of rivets here, can you give me a little insight as to the difference and what made you ask the question in the first place?
Re: 2016 Additions
Posted: Sun May 08, 2016 9:17 pm
by motorman
Hi John, I love the transitional SF#67, rare model and rare red script box! Nice
Re: 2016 Additions
Posted: Sun May 08, 2016 9:23 pm
by Idris
hydra427 wrote:Idris, obviously there are two different types of rivets here, can you give me a little insight as to the difference and what made you ask the question in the first place?
The suspicion is that the first baseplate casting was not strong enough to take the pressure of the riveting machine, resulting in too many rejects (i.e. damaged models). Lesney therefore went over to punching the rivets until the casting could be modified.
Having said that, I have the idea that there are two types of spun rivet on the first-type baseplate: a normal one and a very shallow, almost saucer-like one. If so, I would suggest that the latter represents a low-pressure solution to the riveting problem. However, more research is needed before this can be stated with any certainty. (Comments and photographs are welcome.)
Incidentally, there are only two other models with punched rivets: early M5a Combines (above the rear axle) and early M10a Dumpers (the pivot).
Re: 2016 Additions
Posted: Sun May 08, 2016 9:44 pm
by johnboy
They're all lovely additions John, congratulations. It's hard to pick a favourite, I love the blue removals van but for me I think the Ford GT just edges it. They'll all display beautifully.