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westfifer · Posted: Wed Aug 12, 2009 5:44 am Post subject: Introduction

Hi All, I'm a new forum member. I'm Jim from Victoria, British Columbia and I have been collecting Dinky toys for the past 10 years or so. I used to hoard them when I was a wee one in Scotland and I wish I'd held on to them now!
I have recently taken an interest in restorations and I am starting off with a rusty old BOAC bus that my brother-in-law unearthed from his garden in Somerset to be followed by a Packard concvertible so I'm hoping to get some valuable knowlege from other forum members.
I'm retired now an :wehey: :wehey: d enjoy sailing, camping and life on Canada's Pacific coast where there are still lots of old English cars running around.

Nile · Posted: Wed Aug 12, 2009 6:27 am Post subject: Newbie

Hello westfifer and a big welcome from the U.S. You picked a splendid model to restore. The BOAC bus has graphics that you can probably obtain from a parts supplier. Painting it is pretty straight forward. The BOAC bus is a cute little model. Best of luck in doing it. Help can be obtained on here. First of course strip all the paint off it. Maybe take a picture of it first so you can show the original condition, also for a guide as to the scheme of the paint decoration.
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keesie25 · Posted: Wed Aug 12, 2009 8:49 am Post subject:

Hi Westfifer, welcome to you from the other side of the globe. We have plenty of Dinky people here to advise you if you want!

stu57 · Posted: Wed Aug 12, 2009 8:53 am Post subject:

Hi a big welcome to you,

you'll find this a great very informative and friendly site with all the information you'll need, happy restoring, remember to take before and after pics

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sandie seward · Posted: Wed Aug 12, 2009 10:48 am Post subject:

I'm working on a Dinky BOAC coach too, welcome to the nuttitest, craziest, but most friendly and informative Diecast Forum you will ever find on the whole World Wide Web!!!!!

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MISTER C · Posted: Wed Aug 12, 2009 11:27 am Post subject:

Jim

and enjoy your stay you should find all you need to know about anything diecast on here

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ALI-G · Posted: Wed Aug 12, 2009 11:48 am Post subject:

in it westfifer

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Rob73 · Posted: Wed Aug 12, 2009 12:19 pm Post subject:

Hello, and Welcome Jim.
We all await pictures of the restored BOAC.
You may have seen it on the board, but there is usually a monthly restoration competition, perfect for your Coach when finished.
Rob
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Steven David · Posted: Wed Aug 12, 2009 1:03 pm Post subject:

Welcome Jim from Canada's Capital.

A great bunch of folk on here and all too willing to help out when and where they can!!!
Cheers Steve
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Corgi kid · Posted: Wed Aug 12, 2009 3:27 pm Post subject:

Welcome aboard Jim......

You will find plenty of tips and advice on the forum about Dinky.

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james_autos · Posted: Wed Aug 12, 2009 4:10 pm Post subject:

Jim. If you're interested in restoring Dinkys, you're come to the right place!

westfifer · Posted: Wed Aug 12, 2009 4:11 pm Post subject: BOAC Bus

Thanks for all the kind words! The BOAC bus was found in a garden so while the main body is good, the base plate is a bit rusty and damaged. Any suggestions for removal/replacement?
Cheers from the Pacific vcoast of Canada-Westfifer

Old Tom · Posted: Wed Aug 12, 2009 4:43 pm Post subject:

Welcome Jim. I'm new to this hobby just like you and got some great help from the members

A word of caution though....
IT'S VERY ADDICTIVE!

I'm already on my 4th restoration...

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Nile · Posted: Wed Aug 12, 2009 5:34 pm Post subject: Dinky

Yes to the base plate. Remove it carefully by drilling out the rivets and put the base plate in vinegar. I've never done it but others have on here and the results are great. Naval Jelly will do it too.
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Gaz · Posted: Wed Aug 12, 2009 8:55 pm Post subject:

Avery warm welcome Jim, I do hope you enjoy your stay with us.

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