Vanguards Vans

A place to gasbag about the 1/43 vans in the range

Early Vanguards? Made in England one? The Ransomes name still lives on here in Ipswich with the retail & business park, which I beleive occupies the land that was once Ransomes.

Seems you like your Orstins, like a certain member on the CCMV yahoo group

Sorry Marty,

I Didn't answer your points about this one. It's made in England so I assume it is an early model though I can't find a date. The box is the two part one half over other type in a red and yellow scheme with a photo of the model. It is from the 1950's-1960's Classic Commercial Vehicle range and copyright Lledo if this helps date it. E bay purchase hence the lack of knowledge

Cheers,

Kris.

I thought it was one of the early ones. I remember selling a few of these when first released. Quite a few years ago now.

Picked this up at Modelzone today..Bargain of £7.99..
Pretty well detailled model of the old BMC J2 van.

That's really nice. I have it on good authority that the real thing had its problems, getting through kingpins and spring shackles rather quickly. Also, some of the gearboxes were round the other way to others ie 3rd where 1st should have been, which was nice. Interestingly, that front means it's a diesel version. The petrol ones are quite a bit different.

I was surprised when I saw the price of it to be honest. I thought eyup its a faulty (as it was in the glass cabinets on display, and probly has no mirrors..I asked for one, and the lad went into the back and brought out a sealed one...One happy bunny

That's the way to do it mate

Cheapest i've seen it on ebay is £14.50 plus postage, so at £7.99, its just about half price! Bargain

2001 Vanguards Morris Commercial in 1:43. Perfect for Ken

To use what that annoying bloke Mike Brewer on Wheeler Dealers says too often..Its Crackin'

Did that used to have LONDON TRANSPORT on the sides?

No, it's exactly how it came out of the box. It is the LT version but only has a number and "Whitechapel" on the door.

Vanguard Morris Commercial British Railways van arrived today.

In the irritating modern parlance - 'That's what I'm talking about!' -

Excellent model and looks superb on my layout. Pics to follow.

Thanks for the push guys

I bet it looks 'crackin' on the layout..Sorry I've been watching Wheeler Dealers & Mike 'Too many Pies' Brewer says that word too often..

A lazy day at Seahouses



The ground scenery etc not yet started but you get the idea!

It just looks so right there..

Ah yes,

It's perfect (thought it would be ). Really is nice model isn't it and fits in with the layout a real treat. Must find you a photo of the NCB truck (not that I am trying to make you spend your money ).