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No, it's definately not Hammerite. Humbrol used to do a metalic blue that would be fairly close, but they've now gone. I guess there must be many model shops and online suppliers that still have old stock.

Jerry

Hello Slotalot. No, that is not one of the five that I know of - so that makes six (but I'm sure there are others). I've only visited Weston Supermare once, about six years ago, and didn't know of the North Summerset Museum at that time. What are the working models? And most important - did you take...

Thanks for the pictures of the Grand Prix Racer, Slotalot. Did you manage to get any pictures of the forth R&W two player game (Grand National)? For some reason (I can't remember why), when I visited two years ago, I didn't takes photos of that - silly me!

Clive Baker wrote an article for issue 5, promoting his large vintage arcade on Southport pier. This is Clive's biggest site, with about sixty machines, and as you would expect from Clive, there are some classic machines here. Unfortunately, I have not yet had the oppertunity to visit (it's a bit to...

In issue 4, I featured Peter and Shirley Willamsons' Model Village at Great Yarmouth. This was the first time I had visited this attraction for many years, and it was good to see the great work Peter and Shirley have done since taking over the site a few years back. Peter has a large collection of m...

Over the last couple of years since the magazine started, I've featured most of the larger venues where the public can play on vintage penny machines. Over the next few weeks (as time permits), I shall post details and pictures in this thread - so check back regularly. Way back in issue 2, I feature...

Arrgee, there is a misconseption that machines sell for high prices on ebay, but I do not believe it is generally so. It's interesting that you've quoted prices for three Wonders machines. For as long as I can remember, Wonders have been sought after, and I don't think these prices are particularly ...

See this picture of the machine operated by Carters in their arcade. I believe Darren Hesketh has a similar machine in his arcade at the Candle Workshops, and I know of at least one other. I think they were produced by Arthur Bolland (Fred's younger brother) sometime in the sixties.

Stoxman, Steer-a-coin was made by Innes Industries, Blackpool. The front glass on your machine has been replaced at some time, as the mass of yellow in the picture posted by Bryans Fan is reverse screened on the glass.

Hello Dan, welcome to our wonderous hobby! I'm the mug who publishes Mechanical Memories Magzine. Sorry to hear you've had problems subscribing via the link on this site - I'll see if site admin. can fix it. If you email me with your email address, I'll send you a Paypal invoice. In addition to the ...

Yes, it turned out quite an enjoyable day didn't it? In addition to my exploits on the pogo stick, I thought it was quite amusing when, in the absence of any machines, someone suggested we should auction our wives. When it came to my turn, I got £40 for Sharron, which I thought was most reasonable, ...

That's a great find Dave, and a version I've never seen before.
It's an ABT shooter, the more common examples include US Marshall and Challenger.They were made in the 1960s or possibly late 50s, and are quite common over here, but I've never seen one like that.

The catalogues should be ready to post Monday or Tuesday, so if you haven't already done so, order yours now! I've tried to post an ad. in the MARKET, but without success. However, simply email me through this site with your email address, and I'll email you a paypal invoice. As with our previous ev...

Hello Mark, I'm pretty sure the ball diameter is 9/16". If I get a chance, I'll measure a ball out of my Many Happy Returns tomorrow.

Jerry

Er, what's all this cm nonsense? I think most users of this site would appreciate inches. If it helps, 1 inch = 25.4 mm

Jerry

Back in January, for the film premier of the new film Sweeny Todd, the Demon Barber of Fleet Street at the Odeon, Leicester Square, Steve Maxted was asked to supply some of his machines for the 'after party', attended by 900 guests. Steve kindly allowed me to publish the press release in the March i...

Thanks to all those who have returned their entry forms. However, we're now getting very near to the closing date for entries (tomorrow), and although we may be able to extend this date by a few days, I really do need to get entries in as soon as possible. If you do not have an entry form, email me ...

I've seen several of these in the past. I think it's called TOTE WIN or something like that. I'm sure the words TOTE and WIN or WINNER are in the title.
Hope that helps.
Jerry

There shouldn't be a problem posting pictures in this forum, but I think you have to be a registered member.

The Storm is an interesting addition to this range of machines, I note a number of differences. In particular, the absence of a payout knob indicates some form of automatic payout - solenoid perhaps? There are a number of differences in the case design too. It appears to be shorter, with a much sma...