CJB Models: Colin J. Burkill's Individually Hand Cast Masterpieces (1 Viewer)

[InterWar]

Mr. Burkill is the best! He responded to my request, and sold me the two figure sets which go with the Office Truck for a very reasonable price.:wink2:

Possibly the only time in history that someone has been pleased to see more pen pushers;-)
You'd better get your 1:32nd scale pen out to make some tiny papers for them to file.
Mine came glued to the desk tops.
Which is good filing system when working in the field.

 

[johnnybach]

Having fallen in love with Interwar's magnificent crew for the Morris CS8 Office Truck, I tried to replicate the crew with some other CJB Models figures borrowed from other sets. It's obviously not as good, but it was the best I could do:

That's what I like to see - improvisation! Excellent Louis - and gives you quite a unique piece when displayed that way. Well done! jb

 

[Louis Badolato]

Possibly the only time in history that someone has been pleased to see more pen pushers;-)
You'd better get your 1:32nd scale pen out to make some tiny papers for them to file.
Mine came glued to the desk tops.
Which is good filing system when working in the field.

Your truck came with some of the extra details that make manufacturers like CJB Models and Heco Tinplate Models so special. Each model is a little different, so each is unique. I see the same uniqueness in Bruce Hebron's Metalshed Models, and in the early production (pre-1999) King & Country wood models and figures. That's why these manufacturers stand out for me: they are more than collectibles, they are works of art.:wink2:

 

[Louis Badolato]

Possibly the only time in history that someone has been pleased to see more pen pushers;-)
You'd better get your 1:32nd scale pen out to make some tiny papers for them to file.
Mine came glued to the desk tops.
Which is good filing system when working in the field.

The figure sets arrived today, and, to my pleasant surprise, Mr. Burkill included tiny sheets of paper, some of which had tiny lines of writing along with the figures, rifles, helmets, hat folding table and folding chairs . . . they look terrific displayed with the office truck.^&cool I'll post some photos tomorrow.:smile2:

 

[Louis Badolato]

Here are some shots of my version of Interwar's wonderful Office Truck and figures:

 

[Louis Badolato]

I am able to add a couple of vehicles both to my collection and to the list of CJB Models produced, which now stands as follows:

Military:
Morris Commercial 30cwt 6x4 M1 Fwd, Contl. Artillery Tractor/GS Truck (also in RAF Markings)
Morris D Type 30 cwt 6 x 4 Regular Control (long nose)
Morris 30 CWT Troop Transport Truck (snub nose)
Humber Ironside armored car
Dragon MK III Artillery tractor
Burnett Ambulance and/or 1927 'D' type Morris military ambulance (also in RAF Markings)
1927 'D' type Morris military ambulance
1939 Morris CS8 Platoon Truck (also in desert markings)
Beaverette Armored Car
Austin "Tilly" light utility vehicle
Morris CS8 15 cwt truck (battery office version)
Morris D Type Battery Staff Car
Morris 8hp Radio Car
Morris CDSW Artillery Tractor, 1938
Morris 10CWT Ambulance
W.V.S. mobile canteen based on a Ford 10cwt chassis
22kw army field generator set on a Tasker trailer
1939 Morris 30cwt CDF light recovery truck
Civilian:
1931 Morris "Tonner" Delivery Truck (Oxo and Bisto versions)
1939 Morris 8hp Tourer Convertible
1927 Morris T-Type 1 ton Flatbed Truck
1927 Morris T-Type 1 ton flatbed crane lorry

Here are some photos of the new vehicles (in bold above), first the Military CDF Light recovery vehicle:

 

[Louis Badolato]

Now the Civilian Flatbed Recovery Vehicle (which Mr. Burkill indicated was one of a kind):

 

[Louis Badolato]

A local civilian towing service comes to attempt to free a Morris 30 CWT Lorry stuck in a muddy field after it towed a portable generator into position:

 

[Louis Badolato]

When the job proves too difficult for the 1927 one-ton flatbed road-crane, a military 30 CWT Light Recovery Vehicle is called in to get the job done:

 

[Louis Badolato]

I've managed to obtain my first CJB Model in RAF markings: a wonderful RAF Ambulance.:smile2: Photos to follow upon receipt.:wink2:

 

[Louis Badolato]

To photograph my new CJB RAF Ambulance, I set up examples of all my favorite glossy manufacturers to address the RAF on one of Nick from Crown Miniatures lovely airfield dioramas. In addition to the CJB Models RAF Ambulance and the CJB Models Mobile Canteen, there is a classic K&C wood warbird of a Spitfire Mk V, a glossy K&C RAF groundcrew, RAF MP, RAF motorcycle dispatch rider and Captain Clark Gable figure. From Heco Tinplate Models there is an RAF Pilot, Crewchief and groundcrew carrying abx of engine spares. From Yeomanry Miniatures, there are RAF pilots enjoying tea and a bun, and a WAAF.

 

[Louis Badolato]

While photographing the RAF airfield set up, I also got a nice close-up of the ladies serving tea and donuts in the CJB Models Mobile Canteen:

 

[Louis Badolato]

Here are some photos of a wonderful one-of-a-kind desert Morris CS8 Platoon Truck from an auction that ended over-night. I went to bed the high bidder, but it was not meant to be - it sold for in excess of $500.

 

[Louis Badolato]

I am able to another vehicle to the list of CJB Models produced (but not my collection, another overnight outbid), which now stands as follows:

Military:
Morris Commercial 30cwt 6x4 M1 Fwd, Contl. Artillery Tractor/GS Truck (also in RAF Markings)
Morris D Type 30 cwt 6 x 4 Regular Control (long nose)
Morris 30 CWT Troop Transport Truck (snub nose)
Humber Ironside armored car
Dragon MK III Artillery tractor
Burnett Ambulance and/or 1927 'D' type Morris military ambulance (also in RAF Markings)
1927 'D' type Morris military ambulance
1939 Morris CS8 Platoon Truck (also in desert markings)
Beaverette Armored Car
Austin "Tilly" light utility vehicle
Morris CS8 15 cwt truck (battery office version)
Morris D Type Battery Staff Car
Morris 8hp Radio Car
Morris CDSW Artillery Tractor, 1938
Morris 10CWT Ambulance
W.V.S. mobile canteen based on a Ford 10cwt chassis
22kw army field generator set on a Tasker trailer
1939 Morris 30cwt CDF light recovery truck
Civilian:
1931 Morris "Tonner" Delivery Truck (Oxo and Bisto versions)
1939 Morris 8hp Tourer Convertible
1927 Morris T-Type 1 ton Flatbed Truck
1927 Morris T-Type 1 ton flatbed crane lorry
1920's Morris delivery van (Moorehouses Jams Livery)

 

[Louis Badolato]

I just purchased a fantastic CJB Model I had not known existed, photos to follow shortly. The seller also had a Morris Commercial CDSW 6x4 Artillery Tractor‏, but I already have one, so I passed. Anyone interested who wants the seller's information, shoot me a PM.:wink2:

 

[Louis Badolato]

My newest CJB Model is an AFS Scammell Fire Pump Trailer:

 

[jazzeum]

To say this is cool would be a massive understatement.

Great acquisition Louis.

Brad

 

[Louis Badolato]

Thanks Brad! Here's a couple of more photos of the Fire Trailer:

 

[Louis Badolato]

The CJB Models List now stands as follows:

Military:
Morris Commercial 30cwt 6x4 M1 Fwd, Contl. Artillery Tractor/GS Truck (also in RAF Markings)
Morris D Type 30 cwt 6 x 4 Regular Control (long nose)
Morris 30 CWT Troop Transport Truck (snub nose)
Humber Ironside armored car
Dragon MK III Artillery tractor
Burnett Ambulance and/or 1927 'D' type Morris military ambulance (also in RAF Markings)
1927 'D' type Morris military ambulance
1939 Morris CS8 Platoon Truck (also in desert markings)
Beaverette Armored Car
Austin "Tilly" light utility vehicle
Morris CS8 15 cwt truck (battery office version)
Morris D Type Battery Staff Car
Morris 8hp Radio Car
Morris CDSW Artillery Tractor, 1938
Morris 10CWT Ambulance
W.V.S. mobile canteen based on a Ford 10cwt chassis
22kw army field generator set on a Tasker trailer
1939 Morris 30cwt CDF light recovery truck
AFS Scammell Fire Pump Trailer

Civilian:
1931 Morris "Tonner" Delivery Truck (Oxo and Bisto versions)
1939 Morris 8hp Tourer Convertible
1927 Morris T-Type 1 ton Flatbed Truck
1927 Morris T-Type 1 ton flatbed crane lorry
1920's Morris delivery van (Moorehouses Jams Livery)

I'll try to attach a photo of the Morris Delivery Van:

 

[jazzeum]

Louis,

That is definitely a very neat piece. Thanks for the extra photos.

Brad