To compliment my previous Thunderbird 2 post, here is Dinky’s first Gerry Anderson series inspired die cast, Lady Penelope’s Fab l.
These were produced between 1966 to 1977 and like the Thunderbird 2, was a very popular model.
My version, one of the later ones was produced from 1973. By then Dinky had dropped the box and card display stand in favour of the card plinth and clear acetate cover.
A fairly accurate and attractive model, its features were a front firing missile, four harpoon type missiles at the back, and a sliding canopy.
The figures of Lady P and Parker were pretty good too considering they’re around 1/43 scale.
Elegance, Charm and Deadly Danger.
You've still got the missile and harpoons too!
ReplyDeleteThe Dinky FAB1 is a beautiful diecast. Mine is long since gone. I do have the Corgi version which is OK but not as sleek as the Dinky. I've also got a tiny Japanese Hot Wheels version which is as sleek as the Dinky but has no action features.