TheArchitect

Is LAMMA worth going to, in terms of models? I get that there is of course a fantastic display of agricultural machinery but is there much models for sale there? Thanks, thinking of going but bit unsure

I also really want to get this

49 minutes ago, Tractorman810 said:

the list is endless , but like paul its more variations on implement for me , most of my collection britains wise is unboxed, but all original, variations in colour shades, all sorts , i do have a topic on here, which shows a lot of different versions  that i have.  

 

Thanks for the link to the thread, really really interesting. I never knew there were so many variations of all of these. I had the Bauer tank in white, never knew it also came in yellow. Really interesting. 

6 hours ago, super6 said:

My two penny worth,

For me desirable would include the following, Pre-production/sample copy models/toys, they did escape from the manufacturer. Unusual colour variations, probably trial paint/plastic runs, some could be classed as unique. End of line/range produced quite a few of these, post Autoway models/toys gives a few different items in the not so normal colour way of yellow. Britains were quite good at not wasting what they had already manufactured. Trade display and OEM pieces and Point of sale material. Production for overseas clients, as you have mentioned the Valmets there are also blue cabs for the E1A Super Major and 5000 Super Major, only seen one of these!  Some of these items could be classed as rare too.

Rare/rarest item to me is the Ford 5000 Super Major Industrial set, boxed most definitely but also as a loose model/toy. An uncatalogued very limited production run from, I reckon, late 1965. The blue tractor was released in 1965 and with rear dump in 1966. Super Major E1A was deleted at end of 1965 although I suspect they had stopped manufacture earlier, sales possibly dropped off with the release of the 5000, who would want the older tractor? Apart from me!

It's what makes collecting Britains interesting for me, so many variations, a different coloured wheel changes the look of a model/toy, learning all the time..........

Some variations from my small collection, except the last picture. My first Britains items from new in 1969, well played with and running repairs by my dad on trailer hitch

Okay, 2/- worth

That's really interesting thank you, I must admit I don't have a great knowledge on this type of stuff, just trying too learn! I didn't know about the super major industrial set so thank you!

8 hours ago, trigger82 said:

This box set is very rare not to many them around.  

Never seen one of them before. How much would it be worth? Does anyone have one?

2 hours ago, SPN said:

The Britains Fiat 880 was also made as a Hesston 580 for US dealers back in the day.

There is also a Ford 6600 with FIECO cab in the FTF specials series.

I've seen the 6600, have never seen the Fiat 880. Unless its one someone posted recently that they got at spalding. 

I'll go first with my own very limited knowledge and thoughts

A. I know the four coloured Valtra are rare and valuable. These were available to dealers or something like that, I think I've read. 

B. I really like the Farm Toy Forums Britains specials. I have two gunmetal Ford 5000's, two of the Ford 7000's with the harrow and also the gunmetal Case. I know there are more of these but its not easy to get holistic information on them. I need to get my hands on the industrial Ford 5000. I never used to like the look if it, but now I kinda want it!

Hi All,

I don't usually post here, just lurk, but I was wondering what Britains models are:

A. Extremely rare (and hence valuable).

B. Desirable (based on individual preferences).

I'm intrigued to see what the community on here thinks. I'm trying to broaden my understanding of Britains so any replies are greatly appreciated!

What a collection I'm green with envy, do you mind me asking how many years it's taken you to gather all your models and how many approx would you estimate that you have?