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From: Blackmiddens
To: Arthur Ward (Kitbasher)
Posted: 10 March 2008, 11:32:52

Question:
Growing up in the 60s & 70s I naturally read the Air Ace, War and Battle Picture Library comics, and later the newly republished (poorer quality in my opinion) Commando series. Now, like many people, I collected some for the covers, but I always really admired the artwork of one particular illustrator who drew the strips inside. I have a number of examples of his work including Scratch Crew (BP627) Radar Raider! (WP1873), Rocket Bomb (WP1552), Dangerous Rebel (WP2073) and War in the Air (AA HS C) but know little more about him. They may not even be the same artist, but the style is so crisp and clean, the aircraft are almost of technical drawing qualty and the faces and figure drawings have an easily recognisable style. Does anyone know anything about this artist? His name? Other strips he drew? I'd like to see/own more examples by him. An original would be even better!



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From: Blackmiddens
To: Arthur Ward (Kitbasher)
Posted: 23 July 2007, 14:49:17

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I have a copy of the original 10th anniversay Doctor Who Radio Times Special - The Three Doctors - which features episode guides up to 1974, instructions on how to build a Dalek, Terry Nation's story 'We are the Daleks', and one of the late great Frank Hampson last ever illustrations. I know it was re-created using digital DTP processes in the 1980s or 90s by a real Dr Who fan, and the 'reprint' is worth a fair bit. What might my original be worth? I'll admit the cover has seen better days but it is still there and the contents, pages 3-66 are great. Anyone have any ideas what my 30p investment in 1974 might be worth today?



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From: bilcol
To: Arthur Ward (Kitbasher)
Posted: 06 June 2007, 20:15:27

Question:
Hi,
Can you recommend a book about glass please? I'm not after a book for valuation but one that can tell me all about glass...how to identify various pieces, what to look for etc.

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From: andy1968
To: Lisa Bessinger (Bessie)
Posted: 13 May 2007, 13:42:08

Question:
hi, i want to start collecting jewellry, victorian rings, brooches ect , any info please like books or websites ect, need help to identify and value them, thanks

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From: bilcol
To: Mat Irvine (matirvine)
Posted: 22 April 2007, 15:59:29

Question:
I have an Ekco AD75 radio which I am interested in selling. Please can you tell me how to find a suitable place to sell? The bakelite radio is in good condition and has its original wires!
bilcol

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From: julesh
To: Arthur Ward (Kitbasher)
Posted: 15 March 2007, 20:55:41

Question:
Arthur

Am delighted to say that my 11 year old son has just discovered the joys of plastic scale modelling. Any tips on avoiding/dealing with the inevitable mess when over-enthusiastic fingers spread poly cement all over a model?

Thanks, Jules

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From: andy1968
To: Lisa Bessinger (Bessie)
Posted: 11 March 2007, 12:55:10

Question:
i have this clear glass vase but not sure who made this, it looks similar to whitefriars by baxter, bark vase.there is no makers mark.
any idea and also value. it stands at 8 inches tall.
thanks



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From: andy1968
To: Lisa Bessinger (Bessie)
Posted: 13 February 2007, 12:36:08

Question:
i bought this snuff bottle at auction recently.
it is oriental decorative of a couple having intercourse on both sides of the bottle and has chinese/japanese markings on the underside of bottle and also has its original box with chinese/japanese writing on the inside of the lid.
what date can you give this item and whats its value. thanks



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From: billy082
To: Andy Ruffell (Chancer)
Posted: 30 January 2007, 22:05:40

Question:
My husband has bought a Hofner Masterclass Bass Guitar, model 500/5. S/No 267 from a Charity shop for £3.00. Do you know when it was made and where he could get an instruction manual or sheet.

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From: andy1968
To: Lisa Bessinger (Bessie)
Posted: 18 December 2006, 19:07:57

Question:
i have a pair of large ornaments standing at about 21 inches, there is no makers mark but they both have the same numbers on the base which is REG 757711. Who made these and are they worth anything. they were left to me by my aunt and i dont know how long she had these but i remember them when i was a kid. thanks



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From: bilcol
To: Arthur Ward (Kitbasher)
Posted: 24 November 2006, 15:31:20

Question:
I'm just starting a business in ceramica and collectables. I'm hoping to sell through Fayres and such like. Could you please give some advise regarding insurance?
I appreciate that you would not be able to advise a particular company, but could you point me in the right direction?
Many thanks
bilcol

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From: julesh
To: Lisa Bessinger (Bessie)
Posted: 16 November 2006, 00:03:30

Question:
Hello

I wonder if you know anything about this chap. I got a load of them as part of something else I bought. They're all footballers of the late 60s or early 70s including Alan Ball, Alan Mullery and this one, Gordon Banks. I thought at first they might be something to do with the 1970 World Cup but one is of Derek Dougan and I think he was Irish so it can't be that. They're plasric, about 45mm high.

Thanks

Jules



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From: bilcol
To: Robin Nicholl (Overlord)
Posted: 25 September 2006, 22:59:08

Question:
I'm very interested in paintings/prints. I believe there is a reference book which helps advise on values and gives details on artists. Can you tell me what this book is and is it available to the public?
Many thanks

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From: Falstaff
To: Arthur Ward (Kitbasher)
Posted: 25 September 2006, 15:32:32

Question:
I have a Star Wars C3PO figure, marked '© L.F.L 1982' and 'HONG KONG' on the reverse of its/his left leg. It's not boxed, but is otherwise in 'as new' condition.
Is it worth anything?



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From: Dr Nick
To: Arthur Ward (Kitbasher)
Posted: 18 September 2006, 21:51:16

Question:
I've noticed that the trade in Airfix kits has really taken off since the announcement of their recent problems. Which kits are worth collecting and what should I look for?

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