Heco Tinplate Models (4 Viewers)

[Louis Badolato]

I had traded Joe Remson, the big Metalshed dealer, 4 duplicate Heco Tinplate Models for 2 wonderful Metalshed models. I found out that the planes were passed along to an octogenarian friend of his, whose father had 3 kills as a WWI fighter pilot, flying a Spad almost identical to the one I traded him. I got to give Joe and his friends a tour of my collection after the Freeport Long Island toy soldier show last weekend. It felt really good to be a part of making the elderly gentlemen happy.

 

[Al Fisher]

Can't wait to see them . . . Those Metalshed models are every bit as nice as the HECOs. Wish I had more of both!

Bosun Al

 

[Louis Badolato]

Also, a Heco RFC Mechanic's shop diorama I purchased from Doug Luna last month arrived today, and he included a wonderful Lesinsky WWI Ambulance with stretcher team, Doctor and nurse as a birthday gift for my son Alec. There are some great people in this hobby, and Doug is definitely one of them!

 

[Louis Badolato]

Can't wait to see them . . . Those Metalshed models are every bit as nice as the HECOs. Wish I had more of both!

Bosun Al

Here are some shots of my son's new Metalshed Models:

 

[Louis Badolato]

Also, a Heco RFC Mechanic's shop diorama I purchased from Doug Luna last month arrived today, and he included a wonderful Lesinsky WWI Ambulance with stretcher team, Doctor and nurse as a birthday gift for my son Alec. There are some great people in this hobby, and Doug is definitely one of them!

Some shots of the new RFC Mechanic's shop:

 

[GICOP]

Some shots of the new RFC Mechanic's shop:

That's very nice Louis {bravo}}{bravo}}{bravo}}

Cheers

Martyn

 

[zblang]

very cool! I love it

 

[Al Fisher]

Great pickup, Louis! Glad you got it . . .

Bosun Al

 

[Louis Badolato]

Thanks Martyn, Zach and Al!:smile2:

 

[nysoldiers]

Louis is the most motivated, focused and tenacious collector I have ever known.
He goes after his target items like a heat seeking missile!
A great collection!

 

[Louis Badolato]

Louis is the most motivated, focused and tenacious collector I have ever known.
He goes after his target items like a heat seeking missile!
A great collection!

Thanks Rich! Your collection is the most organized, and beautifully displayed that I know. Give me a call one of these days. I am organizing a Symposium in early March, and would love for you to participate!:smile2:

 

[tdubel]

Another wonderful model!!! Awesome
Tom

 

[Louis Badolato]

Attached is a photo I was able to obtain of a Heco Tinplate Models Junkers JU52 (from the person I purchased the Heco Field Hospital):

 

[jazzeum]

I take it he hasn't agreed to sell yet.

 

[Louis Badolato]

I take it he hasn't agreed to sell yet.

He is not interested in selling.:redface2: But at least I have finally seen a photo of one!:smile2:

 

[Louis Badolato]

Attached is a photo I was able to obtain of a Heco Tinplate Models Junkers JU52 (from the person I purchased the Heco Field Hospital):

Here's the photo right side up:

 

[jazzeum]

He is not interested in selling.:redface2: But at least I have finally seen a photo of one!:smile2:

Maybe he will relent eventually.

 

[Louis Badolato]

Maybe he will relent eventually.

I will be politely tenacious, but I am dealing with him through a third-party, so it is much less likely to happen.

 

[Louis Badolato]

Thanks to the kindness of Steven Chong, who found them for me at the Westcoaster today, I picked up a new Heco Rolls Royce Armored Car and Vickers Gunbus:

 

[Louis Badolato]

Here are some photos of a Heco Gee Bee Racer I found in an old Toy Soldier Magazine: