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Excellent and a fitting tribute - I miss the Modelhaus too.

Some Dinky Toys I had as a kid and now have to have again! The Triumph is a new Chinese copy but very well done and exactly as I remember it. (If you think these aren't very accurate then you don't get it. ) Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki

The lights only "work" if there is a strong-ish light shining on the top of the car but little or none shining on the front - which is how I set up this photo. So it would be quite possible to own the model and never notice the effect. My brothers and I had quite a collection in the 50s/60s but they all got played to death, lost or willfully destroyed. I will post others that I have bought in recent years although I realise that most adult model builders will find them toy-like and crude. They pale in comparison to modern 1.43rd models but for me it's a nostalgia thing.

My oldest kit, apparently bought in Zürich in 1956/7. Nothing damaged or missing, just minimal chrome damage on the rear bumper and most parts off the trees. Thought some of you might like to take a look: Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki

I'm sure a few of you here share my affection for Dinkys and Corgis that we had as boys. I've been acquiring some of the models I had back in the day and was chuffed to find this one at a comparatively bargain price. Always liked the "lights", achieved with a small reflective panel on the dash. And the sprung suspension, of course - I even confess to pushing them round the desk a few times to try them out. Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki

I feel for you. In 2000 I lost a lung to cancer but I haven't lost any children yet - that must be really hard.

Great looking model.

I like that Ford sedan.

...but both are excellent.

My NZ town theory did seem a bit far-fetched.

Nice work and fun to watch.

Interesting subjects and all very nicely done.

I like it too!

That's what I thought too.

You were busy - and creative. Nice work!

Looks great!

Great looking model!

Very nice!

Fantastic models!

Nice and shiny and that bed looks great.

I like David Letterman! I like his humour, his politics and even his beard. But it's still OK to poke fun at him.

Very nicely done and you matched the blue paint really well. The model makes more sense like this.

Ah yes, very nice!

Very nice work on all but I specially like the T-Bird and the Olds.

Those are all REALLY nice!