A cute truck.

[Des]

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.

[Ernie]

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

[Des]

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.

[DeLano80]

I want that as my daily driver!

[Doug Mace]

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?

[DaveM]

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.

[Des]

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.