Broithe Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 I have seen a picture of a Leyland fire engine and a Daimler APC, at 1/76 scale, in a Murphy Models box The long-awaited 1916 centenary edition? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WRENNEIRE Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 Yes Got a call yesterday to say they had arrived and should be available by the weekend 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WRENNEIRE Posted February 8, 2018 Share Posted February 8, 2018 Update from Murphy Models Announcing the arrival of our 2 vehicle set, comprising a Leyland Fire Engine and Daimler APC (armoured personel carrier). Available from our usual stockists, deliveries starting later this week.SRP E55.00. In their own way, each vehicle is unique. The fire engine is the first on a Leyland chassis and the first Dublin motorised appliance. It was designed in 1909 by Capt. Purcell, chief fire officer for Dublin. Three examples were built in Scotland. One remained in southern England and the other went to the Indian sub-continent. Nothing further is known about them.The Dublin version was scrapped c.1950. The Daimlers were leased from Guinness by the British Army and fitted with 4 smoke boxes in Inchicore Railway Works. They were welded together, gun ports cut, dummy gun ports painted and rear smoke box door left in situ. The forerunners of the modern day APCs! They were returned to Guinness in due course. The Leyland Fire Engine is supplied with decals (inc. spares) which should be placed on the gold outlined panels forward of the "Dublin Fire Department" plaque (behind the front seat, not on the side of the front seat.) 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garfield Posted February 8, 2018 Share Posted February 8, 2018 We bumped into the man himself at the toy fair in Nuremberg last weekend and he was telling us that these babies were ready to go. Looking forward to seeing the finished articles in the flesh! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noel Posted February 8, 2018 Share Posted February 8, 2018 Sound interesting. Any photos? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broithe Posted February 8, 2018 Author Share Posted February 8, 2018 45 minutes ago, Noel said: Sound interesting. Any photos? This is the one I saw. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warbonnet Posted February 8, 2018 Share Posted February 8, 2018 They look excellent, think I'll be picking a set up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noel Posted February 8, 2018 Share Posted February 8, 2018 1 hour ago, Broithe said: This is the one I saw. Ah brilliant and both together in one set. Fab Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WRENNEIRE Posted February 8, 2018 Share Posted February 8, 2018 Hoping to have some at Stillorgan on Sunday And maybe another new MM model, fingers crossed 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murrayec Posted February 8, 2018 Share Posted February 8, 2018 1 hour ago, WRENNEIRE said: Hoping to have some at Stillorgan on Sunday And maybe another new MM model, fingers crossed Wrennie Keep me a pack Eoin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iarnrod Posted February 8, 2018 Share Posted February 8, 2018 1 hour ago, WRENNEIRE said: Hoping to have some at Stillorgan on Sunday And maybe another new MM model, fingers crossed Pre - prod of the 121 by any chance or a totally new model? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WRENNEIRE Posted February 9, 2018 Share Posted February 9, 2018 Not a Pre Production 121 I'm afraid. New model is an addition to a previous release. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heirflick Posted February 9, 2018 Share Posted February 9, 2018 On 2/8/2018 at 9:49 AM, Broithe said: This is the one I saw. Deadly! All I need now is the 'Grey Ghost' from the Railway protection repair and maintenance Corps!....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northman Posted February 9, 2018 Share Posted February 9, 2018 Where would one get one of these sets? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Posted February 9, 2018 Share Posted February 9, 2018 Will that mm set be available anytime in mark's models?, or only at shows, certainly want a pack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northman Posted February 11, 2018 Share Posted February 11, 2018 On 08/02/2018 at 12:19 PM, WRENNEIRE said: Hoping to have some at Stillorgan on Sunday And maybe another new MM model, fingers crossed Any word from Stillorgan show about the Leyland Fire Engine and Daimler APC and new MM model.Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broithe Posted February 11, 2018 Author Share Posted February 11, 2018 Other pictures have appeared. https://www.facebook.com/groups/EarlyIrishMilitaria/permalink/2168783616731534/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murrayec Posted February 11, 2018 Share Posted February 11, 2018 1 hour ago, Northman said: Any word from Stillorgan show about the Leyland Fire Engine and Daimler APC and new MM model.Cheers. Hi Northman Yes, Mr Murphy paid a visit to the show mid morning, carrying a big box in his hands looking like santa, he stopped off at our table to have a chat about the models, a very nice man, 15mins later I had my pack off Wrennie....... Eoin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warbonnet Posted February 11, 2018 Share Posted February 11, 2018 They’re a lovely wee set I have to say! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NIRCLASS80 Posted February 11, 2018 Share Posted February 11, 2018 So what was the other new model? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave182 Posted February 12, 2018 Share Posted February 12, 2018 Another Craven Restaurant, which never made it to the show Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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