I like this simple Lucky Toy Series Rocket Carrier I saw on an old sale.
The box art is quaint, almost naive.
That sextant rocket looks pops up on a number of toys I'm sure. Is it based on a real design?
Can you think of any toys with it on?
I know Hugh at Small Scale World has discussed the origins of this launcher, I had it on a Blue Box army lorry.
ReplyDeleteI am not sure if the design is based on a real rocket or missile launcher, but the design looks very like an American recoilless anti-tank rifle with a missile mounted on the end of the barrel. There is even a sight on the barrel, and the 'box' at the end of the barrel looks like a breech block. If it is based on a RCL gun, then it is completely out of scale with the truck. Here are a few web sites with photos of the various US guns of 57mm, 75mm, and 106mm.
ReplyDelete57mm M18
https://weaponsystems.net/system/643-57mm+M18
75mm M20
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M20_recoilless_rifle
106mm M40
https://www.militaryfactory.com/smallarms/detail.asp?smallarms_id=975
It's a copy of the Lone Star die-cast, and pretty fictional I fear!
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This is a copy of the Lone Star Diecast Missile Launcher from the 50's. I have the launcher on a trailer version.
ReplyDeleteHave you got a piccy Terran or is it on Small Scale already?
DeletePhotos sent last night.
DeleteThanks Terran. I'll do a follow up asap.
DeleteThat box art is stunning, wow! Art Brut for Kids!
ReplyDeleteThanks for all your responses guys.
ReplyDeleteThats rocket launcher has a blog post all its own:
ReplyDeletehttp://projectswordtoys.blogspot.com/2013/09/weapons-development.html?m=1
Now that needs re-posting!
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