Casting #57

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Casting #57

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As this is the new Forum I will start it with the #57 models. Well done Nick with this new site. :D :D :D

57a Wolseley 1500, issued 1958, length 55mm, box type B.
57b Chevrolet Impala, issued 1961, length 69mm, box types C and D.
57c Land Rover Fire Truck, issued 1966, length 64mm, box types E and F.

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The same colour as the one on Nicks variation site.

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Pale Green and Yellow Green.

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The SPW Model.

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The GPW Model.

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The BPW Model.

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Showing the Thin .75 and the Thick 1.25 side window posts.

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Showing the added ridge casting to the rear of the grille.

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The one on the right missed the Silver trim all together.

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The three stages of the rear trim deletion.

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The four different colour bases, the mid blue being the hardest to find.

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The top one showing the casting lines on the door and the side.

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Showing the bases with-out braces and with the the braces, and also with the "D" cut-out.

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The rear hose assembly the three types of hose turns on the top of the drums, 10 turns, 11 turns, 13 turns.

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Re: Casting #57

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My 57s:

57a in different box styles:

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57b:

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original price tag (must have been on sale!)

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And a not quite mint example:

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Re: Casting #57

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Please use a web hosting site (like photobucket) to store pictures so you can post them here, using attachments makes it hard to view the pictures when you have to scroll to see them. Seeing comparisons of models is hard to see with attachments too.
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Re: Casting #57

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Here are some 57a and 57b models, as posted on the old forum...

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Will it work? Will need "moderation" first?!

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Re: Casting #57

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Hi Everyone
here my Chevy Impalas. Cheers Mathias.

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Re: Casting #57

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Various base colours. J
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Re: Casting #57

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Hi Everyone

my newest Find, the Impala with clear Window and blue Base.

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Cheers Mathias
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