discussion Dinky Toys 285 Merryweather Marquis Fire Engine

[peter.collins443]

Purchased a few months ago and was slightly deflated by it when it arrived, the seller didn't tell me that the hose on the model was perished and that the ladder was badly cracked I think that this was due to the age of the model. was released in 1969 and produced until 1979 (or 1980 depending on the reference source).

Once I got the ladder of the vehicle it had severe cracks on it, actually it was ready to disintegrate so I carefully put it aside...



Also it was badly warped.




Also sourced some new hose and a 3d printed hose online..

Preparation stage



Pre paint





Painted ready for decals. Also a new printed ladder but it not right for me. its a little bit thin for me. Might get another set 3d printed..



Some more extras added...



Final image..



Only have to put the North Yorkshire fire brigade decals on in the next few days.

Then remeasure it and get a display case made...

Peter Collins

 

[Geoffers]

Very nicely done Peter, it looks great

I’m sure my brother had one of those when we were kids.

Geoff.

 

[pjgtech]

Ladder looks ok to me, eg: in scale, bearing in mind that was quite a large vehicle!

 

[peter.collins443]

Ladder looks ok to me, eg: in scale, bearing in mind that was quite a large vehicle!

The ladders look great but when you put them next to the old ones they look odd, yes there the same length and width bu the depht of them isn't right. If i get chance to tomorrow I will take a few more images.

Peter

 

[flyjoe180]

That is a lovely restoration job Peter, better than when it came out of the factory