Egbert Posted October 11, 2022 Share Posted October 11, 2022 Hello, Apologies if someone has posted something on these somewhere already - I had a quick look but couldn't see anything. I have a red Britains 990. It's nice enough apart from the somewhat graceless steering and rear linkage. Has anyone ever converted one to improve it a bit - i.e. fit a nicer front axle or rear links? The back linkage in particular is rubbish, as well as looking horrible it cannot take any weight. Here it is: 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WHITESNAKE01 Posted October 13, 2022 Share Posted October 13, 2022 Never knew Britains made this one.......... Are you sure it's a Britains?? The rear hitch doesn't look to be Britains at all, i.m.h.o. BR Jan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CX820Joe Posted October 13, 2022 Share Posted October 13, 2022 That came out in the late 90s or early 2000s, it was a Britain's 'Elite' and wasn't in the catalogue very long. I remember selling mine for something like £62 which I thought was astonishing at the time - that was many years ago. The back end is pretty terrible I agree, but that would be one model Britain's should resurrect into their classic range, with an improved rear of course. I remember getting the Universal Hobbies Renault Atles at the same time, and couldn't believe the size difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alf aphid Posted October 14, 2022 Share Posted October 14, 2022 10 hours ago, WHITESNAKE01 said: Never knew Britains made this one.......... Are you sure it's a Britains?? The rear hitch doesn't look to be Britains at all, i.m.h.o. BR Jan Yes it was from the ertl stable originally. I too bought one to modify but needless to say it still sits untouched! Britains also did quite a nice 900 red and blue in their vintage run. Worth looking out for if you don’t already have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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