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Topic starter
25/01/2021 1:32 pm
Just like their smaller cousins the scales varied greatly.
Lesney Matchbox King-Size K-10 Aveling-Barford Tractor Shovel
https://www.flickr.com/photos/chrisstar4/albums/72157701614971321
This tractor shovel is an excellent replica was first issued in 1963 and was replaced in 1966. In Matchbox catalogues the scale was quoted as 1:62nd. The model pictured is an early version with metal wheel hubs and a separately cast air filter. Later versions had red plastic wheel hubs and did not have the air filter. All versions were fitted with black plastic tyres.
To enable a realistic working of the loader bucket a pair of 'hydro-sleeves' were fitted on this model. Only available in a sea green colour this was relieved by decals in red & white highlighting 'Aveling-Barford' to both sides behind the driver’s seat. A circular decal with ‘Aveling-Barford Group’ lettering enclosing the Invicta emblem was placed at the front of the model.
Despite searching the internet I was unable to find a picture of the real version and this type were also known as a front end wheeled loader.
Lesney Matchbox King Size K5 Foden Dump Truck
https://www.flickr.com/photos/chrisstar4/15446083600/in/album-72157701614971321/
The Foden quarry dump truck is K5 in Matchbox’s "King Size" range and was issued in 1961 and withdrawn in 1967. The version illustrated is an early issue with metal wheel hubs. Later versions had red plastic wheel hubs.
Autominologist residing in the Robin Hood County
Nottinghamshire England UK
Topic starter
30/01/2021 7:58 am
My next Lesney "Matchbox" "King Size" is:
Scammell Contractor Tipper Truck K19
Scale: 1:69th according to Matchbox catalogues
Actual scale: 1:64th based on the short wheelbase Contractor and height to top of cab.
Length: overall 119mm wheelbase 74mm
Made in England
Lesney introduced their 'King Size' series into the 'Matchbox' line up in 1960. Interestingly 'King Size' was selected as the name because it related to the current 'Matchbox' series. Here matches linked to king sized cigarettes! This fact is mentioned in 'Collecting Matchbox Diecast Toys - The First Forty Years' by Kevin McGimpsey and Stewart Orr published for Matchbox International by Major Models in 1989. The 'King Size' series comprised of heavy duty work vehicles that were scaled to cars in the 'Matchbox' 1-75 series. As the 'King Size' series extended it did include cars but these were to a similar scale as those made by Corgi Toys and Dinky Toys.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/chrisstar4/5670227794/in/album-72157626483989639/
This Scammell Tipper Truck was released in 1967. In the 1967 Matchbox catalogue it was 6/11 raising to 7/6 in 1968. However, this example was in a box that had 6/6 in pencil! The cab and chassis is one unit made from die-cast zinc alloy. This is stove-enamelled in bright red. A waterside transfer is applied to both cab doors. This transfer design is a white solid triangle enclosed in a white circle. On the model the triangle's apex is at the top but on the box graphics it is on the bottom! The scowl ended dumper body is also zinc alloy and is stove enamelled in deep yellow. It is connected to the chassis by a steel pin with domed heads. The movement of the dumper part is controlled by a 'Hydrosleeve'. This is a plastic unit held in the chassis to which the hook section on the dumper base is inserted. This arrangement allows the dumper body to be held in the raised position. The bright metal baseplate covers about half of the chassis and is mainly under the cab section. The baseplate extends forward of the cab for the bumper and also at the sides under the doors to represent steps. A bright metal finished casting represents the cab mounted air horns. Cab windows are tinted plastic. The wheels hubs are plastic as are the tyres. Wheels are single on the front axle and double on the two rear axles. Suspension is fitted on the front and centre axles. The third axle is mounted so that there is play within holes. This allows posing options without the need for suspension! Finally, a black plastic piece is used for the grille area. Unfortunately, seats and steering wheel are not included! However, Lesney's mould makers showed their skill in casting with the Scammell name in the intake mounted on the bonnet! Wow! I was so impressed with this that I just had to take a picture. It is included in this set.
A few years I had fun with this old playworn Matchbox King Size Scammell dump truck whilst on a family holiday by the beach. No worries about paint loss or damage from the sea air!
https://www.flickr.com/photos/chrisstar4/20037280529/in/album-72157626483989639/
Sand, blue skies, rocks and pebble dashed walls all make for interesting scenery and backdrops for this great old toy lorry.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/chrisstar4/20035863860/in/album-72157626483989639/
I have, as yet, not found a picture of a dump body mounted on a Contractor. So was this an option available on the Contractor?
Chris
Autominologist residing in the Robin Hood County
Nottinghamshire England UK