Loved this Matt! Whilst I don't share your interest in collecting travelling show models, I always tune in because your enthusiasm is a pleasure to witness! Regarding the repair unfortunately required to the wagon, I can't speak with authority but have watched lots of 'Matchbox car restoration' type videos, where a mix of superglue and baking powder seems to be an effective patching material. There is a thriving after-market parts scene where you might be able to secure a replacement windscreen too. Good luck!

@dustyshelfcollectables

Жыл бұрын

I will give it a go, I've not tried the baking powder and super glue, at they say, what can go wrong. As always very kind of you.

Just shows you how famous carters steam fair is . They even made models of their vehicles etc . Such a shame carters steam fair is no more 😢

@dustyshelfcollectables

Жыл бұрын

lets hope the find a home, Thanks for watching.

I made the final visit to Carters Fair at Priory Park Hornsey, London last summer and had a few rides and had a few words with Joby and then had a hotdog and ice cream with doughnuts. I do hope there is salvation and a permanent home for as you so rightly say immaculately preserved rides trucks and living vans. Corgi has released a new model of Showrack No 3 in 1;76 scale which is my favourite of trucks as it was built as a showman with a built-in generator a modern vehicle for its time working as a showman steam traction engine would but not quite as good looking. Thank you for the excellent video. Ian

@dustyshelfcollectables

Жыл бұрын

I totally understand why Joby and the family decided to stop touring and as they say all good thing must come to an end, but there is hope! I will have a look out for the No3 model. I am hopefully going to Carters open day this weekend and on Sunday they have an auction where the star lot is No5, The catalogue is on their website. Anyway thank you so much for watching and taking the time to comment and share.

Some nice models , sad about the fun fair hope it gets a permanent home ,reminded me of Pype Hayes bonfire night . You certainly do get an atmosphere at these fairs.

@dustyshelfcollectables

Жыл бұрын

Very different to a modern fair, simple lights, the smell of steam and candyfloss and of course the music!

Hi Matt. Some lovely models you've got there. Pity about the damage but maybe you can get a replacement on the well known auction site. I must admit I've never heard of Carter's fairs, only Chipperfield's, and I've been around longer than you. However, I've certainly heard of Carter's Seeds (horticultural company) who were based in South London. Paul. 👍❤

@dustyshelfcollectables

Жыл бұрын

Not a bad idea, I will have a go at a repair and then search for a replacement. Its worth looking up Carters Fair, it is something quite special and a lovely family with a lovely history and passion for traditional skills and showman.

Hi Matt, I think the damage on the trucks front wing may in fact be Mazak rot. I have had this happen on a few of Corgi trucks myself. I have actually been able to disintegrate some of my models just by rubbing them between my fingers! Its caused by a bad mazak mix in the Chinese factories & its quite a common problem. It also has affected some Hornby loco's as well.

@dustyshelfcollectables

Жыл бұрын

That interesting, I will have a look at some of the others I have, what a shame. Thanks for pointing that out.

Pity he's broken model 😢👎

@dustyshelfcollectables

Жыл бұрын

Yes indeed, I was a bit disappointed but it does give me another project. Thanks for watching