Dinky Toys photography specials

Wed, 07/24/2013 - 18:20

#242

buzzer999

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They belong to a friend of mine, five of them are mint boxed and the Weetabix is nearly mint boxed.

They are truly awesome.

I am going to try to get a better photo later.

Dave

Wed, 07/24/2013 - 20:01

#243

janwerner

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I have managed to collect only two of them: so hard to find in excellent to mint condition at a 'reasonable' price!

Fortunately those below are much easier to find and to pay for:

ANOTHER COUPLE OF ANTAR GIANTS (look for the differences!)

Thu, 07/25/2013 - 08:55

#244

buzzer999

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The one with the Blue/Yellow sign is a factory error/flaw

Dave

Thu, 07/25/2013 - 09:51

#245

janwerner

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Haye, that is interesting! I always thought this was the correct one, because my original childhood example also had the blue/yellow transfer as far as I remember (it is in repainted condition now). It must have been of the same batch, because I got that one in December 1956, and this example has a November 56 stamp inside the lid!
It would be interesting to know of other DTCA members if there are more blue/yellow marked examples around.
Kind regards, Jan

Thu, 07/25/2013 - 18:37

#246

dinkyfan

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My Mighty Antar that I received as a Christmas gift in 1956, has a box lid date of June, 1956 and it does have the correct transfer on the front. I just gave it a good cleaning and was surprised that the original tires were still flexible enough to easily remove them.
By the way, that Mighty Antar is a very nice model, with lots of detail and play value. I know that when I received mine, I did play with it a lot, and it is still in good condition. A wonderful model that Dinky made that must have thrilled lots of young boys in that era!
Terry

Thu, 07/25/2013 - 20:14

#247

janwerner

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No, a little bit thinking and looking around on the internet makes it definitely not a flaw, a factory error, but a variant. If you have a look on the internet on 'Dinky Tank Transporter' in the illustrations mode you will see almost as many red/yellow as blue/yellow decalled examples. Besides, the deviating small size of this decal makes it clear that it has been especially made for the narrow front bumper of the Antar. The Ambulance, for instance, has the regular sized larger blue/yellow marking.
And, also, it has the same small blue/yellow one at the rear.

Talking about differences, I was also aiming at the curious little 'handle', pointing to the left, next to the regular vertical 'handle' over there, in the middle. I had never seen that one. Did you?

Kind regards, Jan

Thu, 07/25/2013 - 20:49

#248

buzzer999

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This is getting really interesting as the whole scenario is totally and utterly confusing.

I have just checked the June 1956 Meccano Magazine as this is when the transporter was launched and there are two very interesting things:

The illustration clearly shows the Red/Yellow sign for the Royal Armoured Corps and the text on page 307 states "The new model is correctly finished in green with Royal Armoured Corps signs at the front and on one of the ramps at the rear of the semi-trailer."

I checked this when I saw your posting and because of this I assumed that all Antars were produced this way and I never bothered to look at mine.

After your response I checked mine in my cabinet and it has a Blue/Yellow Royal Army Service Corps badge just like yours!!!!!! I fairly recently upgraded my transporter and sold my old one.

It would make sense in the real world to have a Royal Armoured Corps badge and I think Dinky originally got it right and then for some reason, known only to themselves, changed it.

After all these years we will never get to the bottom of this and I think we have unwittingly unearthed another mystery. The world of Dinky is never dull.

Dave

Fri, 07/26/2013 - 00:01

#249

dinkyfan

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Jan--I also noticed that small "handle" area in the front and almost commented on it. I checked mine and it does not have it. Since my box lid is stamped June, 1956 I must have gotten a very early issue it appears, if that was indeed the introduction date.
Terry

Fri, 07/26/2013 - 21:54

#250

dinkycollect

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The question is : who in the Britrish army runs the tank transporters ?
â€¢ the Royal Armoured Corps
â€¢ the Royal Army Service Corps

If it is the Royal Army Service Corps, Meccano may have found it's mistake and change from the Royal Armoured Corps to the Royal Army Service Corps.

Does one know what the grille casting variation is ? a lever of some sort ?

Mine is a Supertoys, belongs to the the Royal Army Service Corps and does not have the casting variation.

Jacques.

Sat, 07/27/2013 - 11:00

#251

janwerner

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The fact that there are still so many tank transporters around with the apparently short-lived red/yellow decals confirm my idea that the initial batches made in 1956 must have been huge. This would also mean that the yellow lidded Dinky Toys boxes should coincide mostly with the red/yellow decalled models inside (if original of course). Others may confirm or deny.
I did not mean to get off-topic, but this is interesting enough, isn't it? Regards, Jan

Sat, 07/27/2013 - 11:45

#252

catellag (not verified)

My dear friend, I'm desesperately looking for informations about the Dinky Toys real life prototypes. I see you have got some leaflet. So, can you be so kind to tell my someting about Opperman Motocart, Leyland Comet, Studebaker Tanker and Trojan Van specs? I particularly need to know what kind of motors they had and when they have been produced. Thanks a lot for your help. Gianni Catella (whith greetings from Rome!)

Sat, 07/27/2013 - 12:41

#253

janwerner

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Please, do not post your repeated enquiries relating to prototypes of Dinky Toys here!

You had better use this one below (and find answers to some of your questions already there):

http://www.dtcawebsite.org/dinky-forum/2-dtca-forum/776-where-it-came-from

You might also check this thread on another forum:

http://www.planetdiecast.com/index.php?option=com_kunena&func=view&catid...

Kind regards, Jan

Tue, 07/30/2013 - 16:49

#254

buzzer999

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Hi Gianni

I will get back to you with some information but right now I am incredibly busy with my Dinky book and have some important deadlines coming up soon.

Dave

Mon, 08/05/2013 - 20:01

#255

janwerner

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Massey Harris Farm Tractor & Massey Harris Manure Spreader,
but different ...

Sun, 08/18/2013 - 11:41

#256

buzzer999

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A delivery of twelve brand new Massey-Harris Ferguson tractors passing through Lichfield Railway Station.

Also seen is part of a very busy goods yard

Dave

Sun, 08/18/2013 - 18:33

#257

dinkyfan

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Dave--Lovely seen...I really like the mix of Dinky Toys with model railroad pieces. That reminds me, I still have all of my American Flyer railroad sets from when I was a young boy, and I need to dig them out and try some mixing with my Dinky's. Nice display and thanks for showing!
Terry

Sun, 08/18/2013 - 22:55

#258

dinkycollect

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Very nice lay out Dave but as far as I know Massey Harris tractors are red with yellow wheels. It is the Ford tractors which are blue.

Thi is an other mistake from Meccano.

Mon, 08/19/2013 - 07:48

#259

buzzer999

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Hi Jacques

This is not a mistake at all, they are 069 Dublo Dinky tractors and Blue with Grey plastic wheels is absolutely authentic.

Dave

Mon, 08/19/2013 - 13:15

#260

dinkycollect

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Sure they are authentic but the real Massey Harris were never blue, they were red with yellow wheels. Meccano should have known that.

Fri, 08/23/2013 - 21:49

#261

janwerner

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Dear Jacques, didn't you know that Dinky Toys are TOYS? :)

A DISPLAY THAT ATTRACTED THE CROWDS

Sat, 08/24/2013 - 04:28

#262

dinkyfan

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Jan--
Did that display have some sort of guide down the center of each lane? It appear to show something, but can't really tell. That was some display and must have been very popular!

Terry

Sat, 08/24/2013 - 05:35

#263

janwerner

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Hi Terry, I found this annual report paragraph of the board of Meccano in the archives in Liverpool. It is of 1956, a very positive and optimistic year for the business, and is clear about the display. So it really existed and was a working presentation of Dinky Toys, attached by pins on a kind of circulating belt.

And another photography special:

TELEPHONE CALL BOX COMPRESSION

Regards, Jan

Sat, 08/24/2013 - 12:22

#264

Richard

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I Jan.

Funny the page of the Meccano magazine ! look for the mistake !!
It's an english magazine, they are all english dinky toys, but ...... they are driving on the right side of the road !!!!!! :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Cheers

Richard

Sun, 08/25/2013 - 14:49

#265

janwerner

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You're right Richard, impressive but incomprehensable!
The majority of the vehicles shown may never have touched an American road in reality. Still, a lovely scene!

BLAW KNOX ADVANCING

Wed, 08/28/2013 - 16:19

#266

buzzer999

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I guess this will slow the rush hour down in Dinky Land tonight.

Dave

Wed, 08/28/2013 - 16:50

#267

dinkyfan

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Dave--Nice scene there, and I like the Bedford "Dinky" van prominently centered in the picture....very appropriate!
Terry

Wed, 08/28/2013 - 18:21

#268

Richard

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Splendid Dave ! nothing to add but what a job to prepare the shooting !
Richard

Thu, 08/29/2013 - 15:45

#269

buzzer999

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Hopefully you won't get stuck behind this for too many miles at 20mph

Dave

Sat, 08/31/2013 - 05:16

#270

dinkyfan

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Dave--I am working on my photography and would like some advise on lighting. I shoot indoors and do not have access to direct or filtered sunlight, so need to rely on artificial lighting. What type of lighting do you recommend and how many to give good, adequate lighting and to eliminate shadows. I have not gone down to my local camera store yet, but that is probably next. Thanks!

Terry

Sat, 08/31/2013 - 06:58

#271

janwerner

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Terry, I also do my photography indoors. Just take a good place in a well-day-lit room, not too far from a window but without direct sun and that will perfectly do. If the other surroundings -like ceiling, carpet etc. - have light colours or white the light will be distributed even better.

Artificial light is too 'sterile' in my opinion, but of course - with the right colour of the light - that will also do. With natural daylight you are more dependent on the weather and you can obviously not take photographs at night. In Photoshop the colour of regular artificial light can even be 'neutralized'.

Just some favourites of mine, all done indoors with regular daylight:

Kind regards, Jan

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