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Modelers Lounge => Time to relax => Topic started by: Des on April 12, 2016, 06:53:49 PM

Title: A cute truck.
Post by: Des on April 12, 2016, 06:53:49 PM

On the brochure for the model show in NZ coming up on the Anzac weekend there is a picture of a Bedford SWB 'O' series 5 ton lorry, this little truck caught my eye so I did some net searching today and purchased one. The prices vary greatly with the average being around $80 - $89, I found one on Ebay in Perth for $37AUD, a brand new unstarted unopened Emhar 1:24 scale kit. And why did I buy this little truck, simply because I think it is a very cute truck.

Des.

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-7s_His_vqLY/Vwy3AgoEI6I/AAAAAAAAUOM/rJNksQep9jokxzH72RugwRrcqE-XBHMFQCCo/s720-Ic42/bedford%2Bx%2B1.jpg)

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-5-rU_hlb4O0/Vwy3E83CLOI/AAAAAAAAUOQ/HTL44oJTnM8QhipfhxWq4pqZue4jpb2hACCo/s720-Ic42/bedford%2Bx%2B2.jpg)

Title: Re: A cute truck.
Post by: Ernie on April 12, 2016, 07:30:28 PM

It certainly is that, Des.  Neat little beastie! Is the photo
from the brochure, or have you built it already?
Pretty sweet deal, my friend!

Cheers,
Ernie :)

Title: Re: A cute truck.
Post by: Des on April 12, 2016, 09:09:09 PM

Thanks Ernie, the photos are from a build review and these are photos of the completed model, the build review will be an enormous help when I get around to building the kit. I'm still searching the net for detailed photos of the original truck, not a great deal available.

Des.

Title: Re: A cute truck.
Post by: DeLano80 on April 13, 2016, 04:59:13 AM

I want that as my daily driver!

Title: Re: A cute truck.
Post by: Doug Mace on April 14, 2016, 12:47:09 AM

Oh, yeah, Des, that is tres cool. That's gonna be a great deal of fun to slap together, ain't it. What year is it? I'm guessing mid-50's?

Title: Re: A cute truck.
Post by: DaveM on April 14, 2016, 04:58:34 AM

Hi Des,
try their web pages for contact info.They are still a going concern,but are known as JJ Bartlett now.Yeah,cute truck alright,but to drive one a bit iffy,seat was actually bolted to back of cab,no adjustment!

Dave.

Title: Re: A cute truck.
Post by: Des on April 14, 2016, 07:29:17 AM

Thanks Doug, I think it is a '46 - '48 model.

Thanks for the info on contacting the owner of the original, I will do that.

Des.