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Casting #57

Posted: Sun Sep 15, 2013 4:24 pm
by kerbside
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.

George T.

Re: Casting #57

Posted: Sun Sep 15, 2013 8:02 pm
by fintail
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

Posted: Sun Sep 15, 2013 8:58 pm
by Brad Pittiful
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Re: Casting #57

Posted: Mon Sep 16, 2013 9:17 am
by Taniwha
Here are some 57a and 57b models, as posted on the old forum...

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

Cheers,
Gavin

Re: Casting #57

Posted: Fri Sep 20, 2013 5:46 pm
by mbox75
Hi Everyone
here my Chevy Impalas. Cheers Mathias.

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Re: Casting #57

Posted: Fri Oct 11, 2013 8:25 pm
by nearlymint
Various base colours. J

Re: Casting #57

Posted: Mon Feb 24, 2014 8:52 am
by mbox75
Hi Everyone

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

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Cheers Mathias