G1 Motorway Set

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G1 Motorway Set

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Recently acquired an empty box
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After having a look at some online photos I was keen to furnish with models but not sure how to create the card support so had a play around with paper …
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Measured up the box and organised display spacings (flats, folds & pop-outs).
Then moved onto full size trial ..
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After checking that everything fitted replicated in thick card.
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Then added models
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Not sure how my attempt matches the original but does make me appreciate the design skills to mass produced these.
Next step - keep an eye our for the accompanying track & paper.
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Re: G1 Motorway Set

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That is a novel and very usueful way to re-use an empty box rather than just throw it away.

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Re: G1 Motorway Set

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Please let me know if anyone is contemplating throwing away an empty box!
All the Matchbox Giftset box are interesting but in particular, I am looking for a 1968 G3 farm set.
I still have the original vac-form tray and models from Christmas '68 or '69 but no box to put them into.
Happy hunting!
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Re: G1 Motorway Set

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Very nicely done Rodger. Great job! Hopefully the track pieces will turn up for you.
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Yeah, well done. Looks nice. I love sets and theme collections.
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