Tuesday 3 December 2013

TELSALDA AIRPORT CRASH TENDER

Being particularly fond of the Matchbox  Airport Crash Tender, I couldn't resist this rather nice larger friction drive version by Telsalda.


Although, I doesn't have the flashing light or chromed plastic parts of the higher spec JR21 version I think its still an understated and attractive toy.


Apart from extra detail round the wheels it's a dead ringer for the Matchbox version, right down to the white removable fire fighting equipment and the dull silver paint finish at the back.



Although unlike the Matchbox version it does have clear plastic in the windows and more detail at the front.


 The simple box artwork.


I reckon it's look is borderline model and would be just perfect for a diorama


Sadly, I haven't had time to create a little diorama to show it off at it's best so until I do here's a photo of the Matchbox version from a previous port.


2 comments:

  1. Here's a nice contemporary piece on the real thing:

    http://www.flightglobal.com/pdfarchive/view/1960/1960%20-%201576.html

    Best -- Paul

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