grwebster wrote:That casting you used was produced after the tooling was transferred to the Uk for production, in apx 1969 as evidenced by the 'painting hole' in the bottom of the fuselage which was not present on the early French casting. This tooling was later returned to France for more production there. No dates ever identified for the second french production. This casting has Made in France on it {and has the painting hole}. I can't see from your photo if it says France or not.
Correction: French production ended in 1961, The first UK production was available in January 1962 and ended in 1965 with the introduction of the Big Plane Series. The last UK production had plastic treaded wheels.
The engine pods seem to be missing from the first untouched toy, later they are shown but with filled in engine inlets?
didn't take a pic of the actual model before restoration GR, its a photo from a previous restoration GR.
richardstarr wrote:NORRI, THIS IS A VERY, VERY BEAUTIFUL PICTURE OF THE POLISHED DINKY CARAVELLE.
I also have polished many toy jet airplanes by hand. Your DINKY Caravelle turned out the best.
Your decals and painting is beautiful.
You should be very proud indeed of the excellent job.
Thanks very much for sharing your excellent colourful pictures.
RICHARD STARR
many thanks Richard, glad you like it
MichaelB wrote:Yes, excellent work and finished product!
Where did you get the decals?
thanks Michael, made them from scratch with photoshop. printed on an HP colour laser