THIS HAS BEEN IN MY COLLECTION FOR MANY YEARS. HERE WE HAVE A GOOD & CHARMING EXAMPLE OF AN ORIGINAL & RARE:
PRE-WAR DINKY MECCANO / No 60B Aeroplane CALLED A DE Havilland Leopard Moth.
The name D.H Leopard Moth is NOT on the underside of the wing.
DATES TO BETWEEN 1939-41.
THE PLANE IS PAINTED IN ORIGINAL GREEN. IT HAS QUITE A LOT OF PAINT LOSS (SEE PICS) ON THE TAIL AND WING TIPS AND SOME YELLOW CAN ALSO BE SEEN. NOT SURE WHERE THAT HAS ORIGINATED FROM BUT IT SEEMS TO BE ON THE EXTREMITIES.. THE TINPLATE PROPELLER HAS SOME CORROSION BUT SPINS FREELY .
FIRSTLY THE WHEEL ATTACHMENT ON ONE SIDE HAS BROKEN OFF BUT AS YOU CAN SEE FROM THE PHOTOS (PICTURES 2,3, 9 & 10) THE PIECE FITS BACK PERFECTLY SO FOR RESTORING PURPOSES THIS PLANE IS STILL COMPLETE. PLEASE VIEW THE PHOTOS TO SEE THE FIT. ITS SNUG AND TIGHT. I WILL LEAVE IT TO THE REPAIRER AS I AM NOT AN EXPERT AT SUCH THINGS.
Other than the wheel break it is a solid example and looks all original.
This is a scarce plane to find in any capacity. Normally you only see these being sold in sets so grab an opportunity as it may be your last for a while.
Please view the pictures (taken in natural night light for the true colour) with supersize to appreciate the condition which i think is pretty good,especially on this small plane. I TRY TO TAKE LOTS OF PICTURES SO YOU CAN JUDGE CONDITION FOR YOURSELF AS ONE PERSONS OPINION MAY DIFFER FROM SOMEBODY ELSES.A FINE AND VERY COLLECTIBLE ITEM FOR THE DINKY , MECCANO ENTHUSIAST.
HAPPY BIDDING TO ALL. THIS ITEM WILL BE BUBBLED AND CAREFULLY PACKAGED PRIOR TO DELIVERY.
WORLDWIDE AUCTION.
UK paying rules:PAYPAL ACCEPTED AS IS A Cheque AND ONLY A Crossed Postal Order(send by recorded please).
Europe/Rest of world paying rules:Paypal only please..
LOOK OUT FOR OTHER BRITISH/FRENCH DINKY PLANES BEING LISTED BY ME SHORTLY.
I am listing the other planes to this set shortly so please save me in your favourites.I do a combined postage for multiple buys..
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