Details of Dinky 643 Army water tanker
The Dinky Army water tanker. Released January 1958 and shown on the back of that months Meccano magazine. Based on an Austin 4 wheel drive truck with a 200 gallon capacity tank. Early versions have smooth tyres and later ones have windows. Shown on the February 1961 Dinky price list for 4/6. The original price was 4/3 . It was available in olive drab finish at 1:60 scale. Released as Dinky 643 in 1958 withdrawn as Dinky 643 in 1959.
Base:
tin plate baseMarkings:
R.A.S.C.Model features:
driverOrganisation:
ArmyOrigin:
Made in EnglandPackaging:
cardboard boxVehicle make:
AustinVehicle model:
commercial chassis 4WDVehicle type:
military, TankerWheels:
4 wheel drive, cast ridged hubs, plain rubber tyres, tyres with treadWindows:
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