Heco Tinplate Models (4 Viewers)

[Louis Badolato]

Since Louis has such great pieces that we all love to see - anyone want to chip in with me to get the poor guy a decent camera??

Just kidding!

Great pieces you've added there!

Sorry Zach! I freely admit I am the world's worst photographer.

 

[zblang]

And yet we all love you anyway!

 

[Louis Badolato]

And yet we all love you anyway!

Its always better to come visit and see it all in person anyway.:wink2:

 

[Louis Badolato]

Thanks to the generosity of John Firth, here are some photos of figures made by Tony Williams in his pre-Heco days:

 

[Al Fisher]

I note that there are 1:43 scale autos on Evil Bay . . . of which some are resin bodies. Are these the same folks that brought us the wonderful 1:32 sacle aircraft?

Bosun Al

 

[Louis Badolato]

I note that there are 1:43 scale autos on Evil Bay . . . of which some are resin bodies. Are these the same folks that brought us the wonderful 1:32 sacle aircraft?

Bosun Al

No Al, those are by a Spanish company that makes die cast vehicles. Our Heco is a mom and pop British company that only makes Tinplate models in 1:32 or 1:64 scale, as opposed to 1:43 scale.

 

[Louis Badolato]

Has anybody found any Heco since last year? I haven't seen any, but I thought for sure somebody else would have found something!:smile2:

 

[Al Fisher]

Nor have I although I've been looking hard. Makes the half dozen I have even sweeter!

Bosun Al

 

[maddadicus]

Has anybody found any Heco since last year? I haven't seen any, but I thought for sure somebody else would have found something!:smile2:

Louis, you had a network going that brought them out. They were probably laying low till you recovered.. Michael

 

[Louis Badolato]

Louis, you had a network going that brought them out. They were probably laying low till you recovered.. Michael

Well I'm back, so if anyone with Heco Tinplate Models has been laying low, now is the time to sell them!^&grin

 

[Louis Badolato]

Just got a call from good friend Doug Luna. In addition to having a great time catching up, he may have a lead for me on a nice piece of Heco.:wink2:

 

[Louis Badolato]

Through Doug Luna, I just purchased my third different Heco Tinplate Tiger Tank, with markings identical to those in the upcoming Vectis Auction ArnhemJim was kind enough to give us a heads up about.^&cool I will try to post the photos Doug sent me in a following post.:smile2:

 

[Louis Badolato]

Trying again, its been a while:

 

[Louis Badolato]

No worries as I know the set has a great home. Still might have to strafe Long Island with help from the "LO Squadron"! See you soon in Chicago.

Tally Ho,
Marc

Marc,

I know you also had some medical issues to deal with, and I hope they are behind you and that you are feeling better. If so, next time you make it to New York, that Bomb Trolley is ear-marked to leave with you.:wink2:

 

[Louis Badolato]

The Tiger on Vectis went for a reasonable 170 British pounds, any of you gents buy it?

 

[tdubel]

Hi Louis,
The Tiger Division is growing in Maryland!!! I took a break from buying "banned" Dukes of Hazzard General Lee replicas long enough to nab this one!

Tom

 

[Louis Badolato]

Hi Louis,
The Tiger Division is growing in Maryland!!! I took a break from buying "banned" Dukes of Hazzard General Lee replicas long enough to nab this one!

Tom

Good on you, Tom!^&cool^&cool

 

[Louis Badolato]

I've got a lead on two terrific pieces of Heco . . . I'll let you know what happens!:wink2:

 

[jazzeum]

You need to write a book Louis. You must be the expert.

 

[Louis Badolato]

You need to write a book Louis. You must be the expert.

You want to do the photography? I don't think Kevin is up to it.:redface2: If so, maybe I will.^&grin