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Holden kit?
« on: December 01, 2020, 10:16:55 am »
Hi,Has anyone heard of Michael Holden who used to make engine kits in the 70's?
Ive just bought a kit made in 1978 thats 100% complete and with original invoice etc.
Its a 3/4 scale model of a 1909 Allchin.
Many thanks.
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Re: Holden kit?
« Reply #1 on: December 12, 2020, 07:04:04 am »
I haven't heard of the Holden kits but would love to see one. 
Please show us a few pictures.
Thank you in advance.
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Re: Holden kit?
« Reply #2 on: December 12, 2020, 07:46:57 am »
FROM EBAY LISTING.

The kits came fully machined and were basically a 1/2 size version of the W Hughes 1.5 inch scale Allchin.

Pre-assembled wheels were available as an optional extra.
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Re: Holden kit?
« Reply #3 on: December 12, 2020, 07:56:56 am »
Thank you!
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Re: Holden kit?
« Reply #4 on: December 12, 2020, 08:46:26 am »
Quote from: RedRyder on December 12, 2020, 07:04:04 am
I haven't heard of the Holden kits but would love to see one.
Please show us a few pictures.
Thank you in advance.
Ive made a start......
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Re: Holden kit?
« Reply #5 on: December 12, 2020, 08:58:27 am »
Looking good slash1953

Keep the pics coming

Stuart
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Re: Holden kit?
« Reply #6 on: December 12, 2020, 04:37:57 pm »
Looks to have all the important parts; should make a great project for you.

If you ever get tired of it, please let me know! 😂
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Re: Holden kit?
« Reply #7 on: December 13, 2020, 03:56:06 am »
Quote from: 34046 on December 12, 2020, 07:46:57 am
From ebay listing.

The kits came fully machined and were basically a 1/2 size version of the W Hughes 1.5 inch scale Allchin.

Pre-assembled wheels were available as an optional extra.
thats my one??
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Re: Holden kit?
« Reply #8 on: December 13, 2020, 03:58:50 am »
Quote from: Hero on December 12, 2020, 04:37:57 pm
Looks to have all the important parts; should make a great project for you.

If you ever get tired of it, please let me know! 😂
The kit is complete even down to a bag of dried up hermetite!!
Not a sign of rust on anything and still packed as it left the factory with hand written lables.
Not bad for a 43 yr old kit!!
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Re: Holden kit?
« Reply #9 on: December 13, 2020, 04:42:26 am »
Quote from: slash1953 on December 13, 2020, 03:56:06 am
Quote from: 34046 on December 12, 2020, 07:46:57 am
From ebay listing.

The kits came fully machined and were basically a 1/2 size version of the W Hughes 1.5 inch scale Allchin.

Pre-assembled wheels were available as an optional extra.
thats my one??

YES it is,  and I did say it came from the ebay listing to be fair to you. I had pictures downloaded for my own Holden file.

So there is no confusion, members please note that the pictures I posted in reply to Gil's request were of the ebay item that slash1953 purchased.

Also, the completed traction engine the seller used in the listing to illustrate what they looked like assembled is mine, which was used with my approval and which he stated, so all fair and above board.

Stuart
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Re: Holden kit?
« Reply #10 on: December 13, 2020, 05:48:38 am »
Quote from: 34046 on December 13, 2020, 04:42:26 am
Quote from: slash1953 on December 13, 2020, 03:56:06 am
Quote from: 34046 on December 12, 2020, 07:46:57 am
From ebay listing.

The kits came fully machined and were basically a 1/2 size version of the W Hughes 1.5 inch scale Allchin.

Pre-assembled wheels were available as an optional extra.
thats my one??

YES it is,  and I did say it came from the ebay listing to be fair to you.

So there is no confusion, members please note that the pictures I posted in reply to Gil's request were of the ebay item that slash1953 purchased.

Also, the completed traction engine the seller used in the listing to illustrate what they looked like assembled is mine, which was used with my approval and which he stated, so all fair and above board.

Stuart
no worries bud,just looked familiar thats all.Thanks.
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Re: Holden kit?
« Reply #11 on: December 14, 2020, 09:58:56 am »
Quote from: 34046 on December 12, 2020, 08:58:27 am
Looking good slash1953

Keep the pics coming

Stuart
Bit more done today....
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Re: Holden kit?
« Reply #12 on: December 16, 2020, 10:03:20 am »
Quote from: slash1953 on December 14, 2020, 09:58:56 am
Quote from: 34046 on December 12, 2020, 08:58:27 am
Looking good slash1953

Keep the pics coming

Stuart
Bit more done today....

And a bit more....
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Re: Holden kit?
« Reply #13 on: December 16, 2020, 10:33:31 am »
Hey,slash1953, chap on the model engineer forum  is building one just the same ? ;)

Stuart
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Re: Holden kit?
« Reply #14 on: December 16, 2020, 11:27:07 am »
Quote from: 34046 on December 16, 2020, 10:33:31 am
Hey,slash1953, chap on the model engineer forum  is building one just the same ? ;)

Stuart
Hi bud,have you got a link please?
Thanks,
Terry
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