I have a Dinky Toys Coles 972 crane from my youth which I want to pass
on in a completely working state. The only thing missing is the string.

Can anyone point me to a source of something close to the original? I've
emailed half a dozen so called repairers/renovators but they don't seem
to want to respond.

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F

On Sat, 25 Mar 2017 12:08:09 +0000, F wrote:

I have a Dinky Toys Coles 972 crane from my youth which I want to pass
on in a completely working state. The only thing missing is the string.

Can anyone point me to a source of something close to the original? I've
emailed half a dozen so called repairers/renovators but they don't seem
to want to respond.

The only things that come to mind a

1) Meccano string, if modern Meccano uses it.

2) Waxed cord. I have such cord, and it's used for hanging my monocle
round my neck. Thin, strong and would run well. Ask a specialist
optician? There are probably other applications where you might find it.




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On 25/03/2017 12:22, Bob Eager wrote:
On Sat, 25 Mar 2017 12:08:09 +0000, F wrote:

I have a Dinky Toys Coles 972 crane from my youth which I want to pass
on in a completely working state. The only thing missing is the string.

Can anyone point me to a source of something close to the original? I've
emailed half a dozen so called repairers/renovators but they don't seem
to want to respond.

The only things that come to mind a

1) Meccano string, if modern Meccano uses it.

2) Waxed cord. I have such cord, and it's used for hanging my monocle
round my neck. Thin, strong and would run well. Ask a specialist
optician? There are probably other applications where you might find it.



Did you see this?
http://www.thedinkygarage.co.uk/thed...-1mm-CORD.html

Lee

On 25/03/2017 12:27, Lee wrote:
Ok that's out of stock, but it tells you it's green and 1mm.
As Mr Eager suggests, plenty of similar Green Meccano cord on Ebay though...

On 25/03/2017 12:22, Bob Eager wrote:
On Sat, 25 Mar 2017 12:08:09 +0000, F wrote:

I have a Dinky Toys Coles 972 crane from my youth which I want to pass
on in a completely working state. The only thing missing is the string.

Can anyone point me to a source of something close to the original? I've
emailed half a dozen so called repairers/renovators but they don't seem
to want to respond.

The only things that come to mind a

1) Meccano string, if modern Meccano uses it.

I hadn't thought of Meccano! And I've now got some on its way from Ebay:
thank you.

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F

In message , F
writes
I have a Dinky Toys Coles 972 crane from my youth which I want to pass
on in a completely working state. The only thing missing is the string.

Try Ralph Laughton. Ralph is/was (?) editor of Practical Woodworker, or
something like that, and has masses of Meccano for sale, including hanks
of Meccano cord suitable for Dinky Toys. He will almost certainly have
a hook, if you need that too. 2.5 meters of cord for a pound, or 40p
per metre.

https://ralphsshop.com/shop/sections/ralphs-string

Failing Ralph, try Steve Flowers of Model Supplies

http://www.model-supplies.co.uk/

Enjoy attaching the ends of the cord to the spindles within the body :-)
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Graeme

On 25/03/2017 12:32, Lee wrote:
On 25/03/2017 12:27, Lee wrote:
Ok that's out of stock, but it tells you it's green and 1mm.

Thanks for the heads up but, yes, out of stock. That was one of the
sites I found the other day and got no response to my emailed enquiry...

As Mr Eager suggests, plenty of similar Green Meccano cord on Ebay
though...

And there's a length (of black to match what I believe was the original)
on its way.

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F

In message , F
writes

And there's a length (of black to match what I believe was the
original) on its way.

Nooooooo! Got to be green.
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Graeme

On Sat, 25 Mar 2017 12:08:09 +0000, F news@nowhere wrote:

I have a Dinky Toys Coles 972 crane from my youth which I want to pass
on in a completely working state. The only thing missing is the string.

Can anyone point me to a source of something close to the original? I've
emailed half a dozen so called repairers/renovators but they don't seem
to want to respond.

Perhaps model boat rigging cord would be close to it, various
suppliers of different types and sizes.

a link to get you started.
http://www.maritime-models.co.uk/aca...ng-thread.html

loads of others out there.

G.Harman

Fishing line perhaps?
Or is that too springy and hard to affix.

Brian

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I have a Dinky Toys Coles 972 crane from my youth which I want to pass on
in a completely working state. The only thing missing is the string.

Can anyone point me to a source of something close to the original? I've
emailed half a dozen so called repairers/renovators but they don't seem to
want to respond.

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You used to be able to get dial cord. a kind of lint free non stretch string
for dials on old radios, though where you would get some these days is a bit
more of a problem.
Brian

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On Sat, 25 Mar 2017 12:08:09 +0000, F wrote:

I have a Dinky Toys Coles 972 crane from my youth which I want to pass
on in a completely working state. The only thing missing is the string.

Can anyone point me to a source of something close to the original? I've
emailed half a dozen so called repairers/renovators but they don't seem
to want to respond.

The only things that come to mind a

1) Meccano string, if modern Meccano uses it.

2) Waxed cord. I have such cord, and it's used for hanging my monocle
round my neck. Thin, strong and would run well. Ask a specialist
optician? There are probably other applications where you might find it.




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On Saturday, 25 March 2017 12:08:19 UTC, F wrote:
I have a Dinky Toys Coles 972 crane from my youth which I want to pass
on in a completely working state. The only thing missing is the string.

Can anyone point me to a source of something close to the original? I've
emailed half a dozen so called repairers/renovators but they don't seem
to want to respond.

--
F

Don't fret.
Kids these days aren't interested in anything non-electronic.
If they get hold of it, they will destroy it in a matter of hours.

Sell it to a collector.
Spend the money on yourself.

On 26/03/17 08:58, Brian Gaff wrote:
You used to be able to get dial cord. a kind of lint free non stretch string
for dials on old radios, though where you would get some these days is a bit
more of a problem.
Brian

Some sorts of fishing lines are truly excellent. IIRC I bought some
kevlar thread...

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On 26/03/2017 09:03, harry wrote:
On Saturday, 25 March 2017 12:08:19 UTC, F wrote:
I have a Dinky Toys Coles 972 crane from my youth which I want to pass
on in a completely working state. The only thing missing is the string.

Can anyone point me to a source of something close to the original? I've
emailed half a dozen so called repairers/renovators but they don't seem
to want to respond.

Don't fret.
Kids these days aren't interested in anything non-electronic.
If they get hold of it, they will destroy it in a matter of hours.

Sell it to a collector.
Spend the money on yourself.

Collectors aren't interested in toys that have been *played with*.

--
Max Demian

On Sunday, 26 March 2017 11:09:25 UTC+1, Max Demian wrote:
On 26/03/2017 09:03, harry wrote:
On Saturday, 25 March 2017 12:08:19 UTC, F wrote:
I have a Dinky Toys Coles 972 crane from my youth which I want to pass
on in a completely working state. The only thing missing is the string.

Can anyone point me to a source of something close to the original? I've
emailed half a dozen so called repairers/renovators but they don't seem
to want to respond.

Don't fret.
Kids these days aren't interested in anything non-electronic.
If they get hold of it, they will destroy it in a matter of hours.

Sell it to a collector.
Spend the money on yourself.

Collectors aren't interested in toys that have been *played with*.

--
Max Demian

I thought you were making it as new?

On 26/03/2017 19:57, harry wrote:
On Sunday, 26 March 2017 11:09:25 UTC+1, Max Demian wrote:
On 26/03/2017 09:03, harry wrote:
On Saturday, 25 March 2017 12:08:19 UTC, F wrote:
I have a Dinky Toys Coles 972 crane from my youth which I want to pass
on in a completely working state. The only thing missing is the string.

Can anyone point me to a source of something close to the original? I've
emailed half a dozen so called repairers/renovators but they don't seem
to want to respond.

Don't fret.
Kids these days aren't interested in anything non-electronic.
If they get hold of it, they will destroy it in a matter of hours.

Sell it to a collector.
Spend the money on yourself.

Collectors aren't interested in toys that have been *played with*.

I thought you were making it as new?

The OP said, "completely working state" - not the same thing at all.
Collectors' toy (sorry, "model") trains mustn't have been run on any
rails as that shows visible wear on the wheels.

--
Max Demian

On Sunday, 26 March 2017 22:42:34 UTC+1, Max Demian wrote:
On 26/03/2017 19:57, harry wrote:
On Sunday, 26 March 2017 11:09:25 UTC+1, Max Demian wrote:
On 26/03/2017 09:03, harry wrote:
On Saturday, 25 March 2017 12:08:19 UTC, F wrote:
I have a Dinky Toys Coles 972 crane from my youth which I want to pass
on in a completely working state. The only thing missing is the string.

Can anyone point me to a source of something close to the original? I've
emailed half a dozen so called repairers/renovators but they don't seem
to want to respond.

Don't fret.
Kids these days aren't interested in anything non-electronic.
If they get hold of it, they will destroy it in a matter of hours.

Sell it to a collector.
Spend the money on yourself.

Collectors aren't interested in toys that have been *played with*.

I thought you were making it as new?

The OP said, "completely working state" - not the same thing at all.
Collectors' toy (sorry, "model") trains mustn't have been run on any
rails as that shows visible wear on the wheels.

--
Max Demian

I should think that only rich collectors can afford as new toys.
The poorer ones will have the ratty stuff.

In message ,
harry writes
On Sunday, 26 March 2017 22:42:34 UTC+1, Max Demian wrote:

The OP said, "completely working state" - not the same thing at all.
Collectors' toy (sorry, "model") trains mustn't have been run on any
rails as that shows visible wear on the wheels.

I should think that only rich collectors can afford as new toys.
The poorer ones will have the ratty stuff.

Interesting comment. The tinplate 0 gauge world is split - there are
those who search for the very best examples which must have the original
box, tested ticket, guarantee, instructions etc., and wheels never touch
rails. Shelf queens, as the Americans say.

Then there are those like me who view them as toys to be run, or played
with. I cannot see the point of having this stuff and then not playing
with it, but perhaps I'll grow up one day.

Interestingly (honest!), I stage public shows of trains with Dinky and
similar accessories, and the Great British Public always enjoys the
played with stuff more than any pristine items. Perhaps the played with
items remind them of their own childhood. There is something slightly
sad about an old toy that has never been played with and enjoyed.
--
Graeme

In article ,
Max Demian wrote:
On 26/03/2017 09:03, harry wrote:
On Saturday, 25 March 2017 12:08:19 UTC, F wrote:
I have a Dinky Toys Coles 972 crane from my youth which I want to
pass on in a completely working state. The only thing missing is the
string.

Can anyone point me to a source of something close to the original?
I've emailed half a dozen so called repairers/renovators but they
don't seem to want to respond.

Don't fret. Kids these days aren't interested in anything
non-electronic. If they get hold of it, they will destroy it in a
matter of hours.

Sell it to a collector.
Spend the money on yourself.

Collectors aren't interested in toys that have been *played with*.

That's not quite true. Many model clubs have a section for Dinky toys etc
which have been modified. As well as restored.

Of course not for those who merely collect perfect ones as some form of
'investment'.

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On Monday, 27 March 2017 08:33:24 UTC+1, Graeme wrote:
In message ,
harry writes
On Sunday, 26 March 2017 22:42:34 UTC+1, Max Demian wrote:

The OP said, "completely working state" - not the same thing at all.
Collectors' toy (sorry, "model") trains mustn't have been run on any
rails as that shows visible wear on the wheels.

I should think that only rich collectors can afford as new toys.
The poorer ones will have the ratty stuff.

Interesting comment. The tinplate 0 gauge world is split - there are
those who search for the very best examples which must have the original
box, tested ticket, guarantee, instructions etc., and wheels never touch
rails. Shelf queens, as the Americans say.

Then there are those like me who view them as toys to be run, or played
with. I cannot see the point of having this stuff and then not playing
with it, but perhaps I'll grow up one day.

Interestingly (honest!), I stage public shows of trains with Dinky and
similar accessories, and the Great British Public always enjoys the
played with stuff more than any pristine items. Perhaps the played with
items remind them of their own childhood. There is something slightly
sad about an old toy that has never been played with and enjoyed.
--
Graeme

Some people buy stuff as an investment.
I suppose pristine stuff will increase more.

On Monday, 27 March 2017 08:33:24 UTC+1, Graeme wrote:
In message ,
harry writes
On Sunday, 26 March 2017 22:42:34 UTC+1, Max Demian wrote:

The OP said, "completely working state" - not the same thing at all.
Collectors' toy (sorry, "model") trains mustn't have been run on any
rails as that shows visible wear on the wheels.

I should think that only rich collectors can afford as new toys.
The poorer ones will have the ratty stuff.

Interesting comment. The tinplate 0 gauge world is split - there are
those who search for the very best examples which must have the original
box, tested ticket, guarantee, instructions etc., and wheels never touch
rails. Shelf queens, as the Americans say.


I can't imagine how such stuff could exist.
Can you imagine getting a toy train for Christmas and not playing with it?
Or did people buy stuff and stash it away as an investment years ago.

Most of the stuff I had for Christmas back in the fifties was second hand. As it was for virtually everybody I knew.

In message ,
harry writes
On Monday, 27 March 2017 08:33:24 UTC+1, Graeme wrote:

Interesting comment. The tinplate 0 gauge world is split - there are
those who search for the very best examples which must have the original
box, tested ticket, guarantee, instructions etc., and wheels never touch
rails. Shelf queens, as the Americans say.

I can't imagine how such stuff could exist.
Can you imagine getting a toy train for Christmas and not playing with it?
Or did people buy stuff and stash it away as an investment years ago.

I think it was more that a new train set or similar was a fairly major
purchase for ordinary people, and Junior was supervised, and knew he
would get a wallop if he destroyed his expensive toy.

Most of the stuff I had for Christmas back in the fifties was second
hand. As it was for virtually everybody I knew.

Agreed. My 'major' presents such as my first clockwork Hornby set and
later Hornby Dublo were bought second hand. Other things like a wooden
garage and later, a fort, were home made, probably from Hobbies plans.
Perhaps 'based on' Hobbies plans is more accurate. My poor old Dad was
not that good with DIY.

I was taken to see Father Christmas at Gamages each year, and one year
the gift was a set of soldiers, which I think must have been Britains.
Anyway, joy of joys, that was the same year my Christmas present was a
wooden fort. Serendipity? Even better, later the 'free gift' in
Kellogg's cereals was a soldier, too. Still have several Kellogg's
marching bandsmen.
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Graeme