watermill Posted October 14, 2012 Author Share Posted October 14, 2012 Well its taken some time Tris, Britains is all i used to play with as a child, for a couple of years as a teenager other things took over - like girls and then a car! But at 18 i realized why i loved it so much and started again, firstly buying up new stuff in toy shops. But then came the internet and of course ebay, which like a lot of other i guess helped fill in some gaps. I have managed to buy a huge boxed amount of Britains on ebay going back to the 50's. Including figures, animals etc. I think ive got most of the boxed sets, all the individual models, although proabaly not all colour options. I now buy all new 1/32 releases from everyone bar siku (apart from their ltd ed's or specials). Collection runs into the 1000's i guess. im now 41 so that gives you an idea how long ive been an addict. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jdeere6910 Posted October 14, 2012 Share Posted October 14, 2012 If Carlsberg did model collections ey? :laughL amazing collection charlie, the land rovers at the start are by far the best I think Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deere-est Posted October 14, 2012 Share Posted October 14, 2012 Christ on a bike, I think this is just begging to be featured in Model Farmer! Wouldn't mind a nose around your place... At night....... When you're away........ :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justy 46 Posted October 14, 2012 Share Posted October 14, 2012 Heck.!! Thats one of the best collections ive seen in quiet a while. You have some very rare Britains & some fine convos. Loving that DBP Gold County also. Where have you been all along. There was a topic started on the forum recently= What is the most valuable model in your collection. ? Would would have to give alot of tought for that one!! Keep those pics rolling Charlie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watermill Posted October 14, 2012 Author Share Posted October 14, 2012 i've had real pc trouble, i may need to take some more pics another day, this is the tip of the iceberg! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Palmer Posted October 14, 2012 Share Posted October 14, 2012 i had to look twice charlie at the massey 2640,as i done that convo and sold it but its not mine,i fitted mirrors and my front hubs were painted all over,not just the face,but as i said, had to look twice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watermill Posted October 14, 2012 Author Share Posted October 14, 2012 Hi Paul, I wondered when someone may recognise their handy work! Thats what happens when buying from e bay i reckon, there must be a lot of convos in my collection that will be recognised by their creators!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Palmer Posted October 14, 2012 Share Posted October 14, 2012 Hi Paul, I wondered when someone may recognise their handy work! Thats what happens when buying from e bay i reckon, there must be a lot of convos in my collection that will be recognised by their creators!!! that isnt the one i done charlie,but i thought it was at first glance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Udimore Posted October 14, 2012 Share Posted October 14, 2012 I hate this topic allready mate Some of those old Britains Fords are in the best condition I have ever seen I'd forgotton about all those sets you picked up a couple of years back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watermill Posted October 14, 2012 Author Share Posted October 14, 2012 My pc is about to blow up i think! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watermill Posted October 14, 2012 Author Share Posted October 14, 2012 You got to add to this lot on wed mate! Had a good weekend at the show? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MF-ROB Posted October 14, 2012 Share Posted October 14, 2012 Christ on a bike, I think this is just begging to be featured in Model Farmer! Wouldn't mind a nose around your place... At night....... When you're away........ :D I will bring the torch and bags Tris ha ha! you can have the Fords and ill have the Masseys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watermill Posted October 14, 2012 Author Share Posted October 14, 2012 You would need a big trailer !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Udimore Posted October 14, 2012 Share Posted October 14, 2012 Oh yes it was a great show mate..well apart from the weirdos on here giving me jip .. I'll say it again.... I cannot believe the condition of those Fordsons..talk about MIB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watermill Posted October 14, 2012 Author Share Posted October 14, 2012 It's taken a while to get them, lots of hunting and disappointment along the way, but yes some nice models, you can have a good old nose on we'd mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMB Posted October 14, 2012 Share Posted October 14, 2012 You utter, utter git! I'm giving up now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Posted October 15, 2012 Share Posted October 15, 2012 Thanks for sharing those collection pics! Those Land Rovers are particularly interesting, but then I also noticed the yellow 5000! Great stuff! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MPR Models Posted October 15, 2012 Share Posted October 15, 2012 What a great massive old stuff collection,just keep them coming Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Posted October 15, 2012 Share Posted October 15, 2012 Yes keep them coming Charlie...especially the Britain's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catkom3 Posted October 15, 2012 Share Posted October 15, 2012 Ah Charlie,you've worked out the photo thing,without resorting to those aggravating thumb nails,well done,hope to see a lot more from you now. Regards Joe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Posted October 15, 2012 Share Posted October 15, 2012 Well said Joe..thumbnails are not the way to go in my opinion. I appreciate photobucket takes time to load but I do it in the background whether I'm at home at work or away else where on business or pleasure. Once on there it is far better for the viewer to see and also saves space on Andy's FTF server. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike R Posted October 15, 2012 Share Posted October 15, 2012 Welcome Charlie to the forum I live in Canterbury to another local collector great,you have a nice collection Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris.watson Posted October 15, 2012 Share Posted October 15, 2012 great collection charlie, loving the pics. good to see you have got the hang of photobucket. keep them coming mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Udimore Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 Well weirdos I cannot express how amazing Charlie's collection is. I spent a good 4 hours yesterday dribbling over probably the best collection I have ever seen. This includes every Britains farm model ever produced, autoway series, all the gift sets, all the extras like the flowers, horse stuff etc Then he had all of the UH, Schuco, Weise, replicagri newer stuff Then he has the DBP's MAP's, Brian Normans, one off scratchbuilds from all sorts including an@lboys PDC old crop sprayers MB trac conversions. Everything and I mean everything is more or less MIB including the sleeves still being on, trade boxes etc Simply stunning and a real credit to him.. I got home and loged straight into ebay to see what I could find Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 You lucky sod Barry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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