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Merlin
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 Posted: Tue Mar 13, 2018 7:43 am Post subject: Split bus tin model - Made in Japan |
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Hello all,
I recently picked up this nifty tin model from a dealer-friend.
My best guess puts it somewhere around the late '50s.
Can any of you perhaps ID it, please?
The only marking that I can find, says 'Made in Japan'.
Thanks.
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Merlin
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| Posted: Tue Mar 13, 2018 9:19 am Post subject: Re: Split bus tin model - Made in Japan |
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What a fantastic 'site. Thanks BoB.
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Hacksaw-BoB
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| Posted: Wed Mar 14, 2018 11:46 am Post subject: Re: Split bus tin model - Made in Japan |
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A few years ago,
I found one of these ENDOH VW BUS V2 in worse condition than yours is in.
I sent it through my Restor-Version Shop 
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Merlin
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| Posted: Wed Mar 14, 2018 12:39 pm Post subject: Re: Split bus tin model - Made in Japan |
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Wow! That looks terrific!
I'm not sure who could do something in my part of the world, but there must be someone. A future project...
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Blue Baron
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| Posted: Wed Mar 14, 2018 9:00 pm Post subject: Re: Split bus tin model - Made in Japan |
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Dean is a lucky guy.
As for Merlin's bus, the distressed look is becoming more and more popular, and this one has a nice even patina look. I know some collectors who are more interested in having one in original paint that displays its age than having one that looks fresh, sort of like the full-size bus collectors.
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Merlin
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| Posted: Wed Mar 14, 2018 10:07 pm Post subject: Re: Split bus tin model - Made in Japan |
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| Blue Baron wrote: |
Dean is a lucky guy.
As for Merlin's bus, the distressed look is becoming more and more popular, and this one has a nice even patina look. I know some collectors who are more interested in having one in original paint that displays its age than having one that looks fresh, sort of like the full-size bus collectors. |
Hi Blue Baron,
As nice as Dean's bus is, I'm inclined to stick with the patina look. I value originality & age over bright & shiny. 
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Blue Baron
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| Posted: Fri Mar 16, 2018 7:47 pm Post subject: Re: Split bus tin model - Made in Japan |
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Plus the marking on the baseplate adds character.
I would press that right front hubcap back in place though, so you don't lose it.
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| Posted: Fri Mar 16, 2018 11:20 pm Post subject: Re: Split bus tin model - Made in Japan |
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| Blue Baron wrote: |
Plus the marking on the baseplate adds character.
I would press that right front hubcap back in place though, so you don't lose it. |
Will do. Thanks.
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