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Just found this topic. Absolutly brilliant convos, especially galloways. well done. I think a job at Britains is long overdue!

Great stuff thanks for the advice. Hadnt though about dangers of bubble wrap :'(

Im currently sorting my Britains animal collection and found that many ears and horns have broken off in storage. Im just looking for some advice on how people store animals with brittle parts? I currently have them in countless shoe boxes with bubble wrap but find it impossible to locate a particular model without disturbing the whole collection. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

This layout is brilliant! What scale is it?

great stuff thanks mark. although if i pull the wheel off will it then go back on?

Im turning my hand to a few conversions at the moment. Very green on the subject so advice would be very much appreciated. 1. How do i get the tracks off a britains jcb excavator (the old type). 2. How do i get the back wheels off britains tractors(ford5610, deutz and volvo)? many thanks in anticipation. Some pictures added, any ideas?

Where from mark? I would like to get one.

Great buy there BC. I see it has the brown sacks rather than the grey, early version i expect? I have boxed on with grey and brown sacks and paid closer to 20 each. Good model to add to your collection.

Im struggleing to get hold of this model Can anybody point me in the right direction? I know there are some on ebay but would prefer to buy from a shop or fair. Thanks in advance

If it is genuine Im happy to say that I have a fairly unique variation as well as the original grey I already have in my collection. I will also be keeping an eye out for the black casting too and any other variations I can find Great stuff, i have, since posting this, seen the black chassis version. Im relativly new to collecting and also 80's is bit before my time. Hence its really great that i can learn from you chaps. Much appreciated for the info, will look out for these variations now I know they exist.

Ah great stuff thanks for that info. What do you think of this? Original factory model? http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BRITAINS-CENTENARY-FORD-TRACTOR-MINT-BOXED-/330513265677?pt=UK_ToysGames_DiecastVehicles_DiecastVehicles_JN&hash=item4cf420340d

I have the red version and have seen sets with the red version and the massey, also the yellow version with the industrial Deutz. However, never seen a massey with yellow (industrial) tanker. After looking at other ebay listings i rather think this may be a 'put togther' set. What do you think?

Nice set but was this actually issued with a yellow tanker? http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BRITAINS-MASSEY-2680-BAUER-TANKER-SET-BOXED-/330513262772?pt=UK_ToysGames_DiecastVehicles_DiecastVehicles_JN&hash=item4cf42028b4

An interetsing topic, I also bought this 'guide' and like ploughmaster said some prices are wildly over the top. However it is an interesting reference to carry around, checking model numbers, colour variations, 'rough' prices etc. Although in my few years of collecting i have learnt one basic fact! People (including myself) will pay whatever price is on the box, IF it has a relevance to their collection, childhood, home farm etc etc. After all this whole hobby is based on taking pleasure from buying models, displaying them and having something that you will take pride in for a long time!

yeah i'd stay with mate n and make bit of a holiday out of it u c you see. he farms near Ellon. Beef n and arable farm. please do not use text talk!

Id definatly be up for a visit. Friend farms near Aberdeen 2 so count him in aswell. Great job BC

County 1884, cat no. 9324.

and the vicon mower that fitted so well behind the 5610

I've finally got around to photographing my collection so think its about time I posted some pictures. I'll start by posting some of my favorites and build up. If anybody wants info or photos of a particular Britains model just let me know. First up is my favorite, Ford 5610, Cat no. 9527. As a child I used to hitch my 5610 to a vicon mower and mow grass (carpet) for hours. I liked the manourability of the 5610, especially in the small fields of the dining room floor!

Nice 1 lads, good to see others in FTF collections. I saw it on ebay and although it has not relavance to me, i thought it was something a bit different. thanks for the pics ploughmaster, I hav'nt seen the money slot as havnt actually removed it from the card. I actually got mine on second chance offer so more than likely seller had two and we bought at same time. Good to see Britains still getting out there to help uk, although production gone to china! :'( Do Britains still support the Toy Trust? Also may be a good marketing exercise for FTF to fundraise for the charity and maybe even get a Toy Trust/FTF limited edition model produced and proceeds going to charity.

Has anybody seen one of these before? Any info would be greatly appreciated. Picked it up from ebay couple of years ago, very cheap

Just ordered Will post what I think when it arrives. Thanks to everyone for there reviews.

Has anyone got this? Im thinking of buying it. Any info greatly appreciated.

Again some very helpful info there ploughmaster. Many thanks

Having just looked at my collection sheet, the animal bag I have has the same code (6021) but completely different animals. Anybody know how many variations there were? or was it just a friday afternoon bodge job?