And he's ..ig ignorant as well-if he had much knowledge of the engine collecting side he would know that Barton Model Products only started in 1994, with the publication of 'Model engine world' Vol 1 #1-and the engine sales funed the magazine and vice versa as time went on. Tell this guy to go and read up 'Model Engine World'-as the replica Oliver Twinshaft is a BMP product I can guarantee that both its provenance and dating will be covered in the magazine. Such projects were announced in advance of delivery, as there was only a limited run produced (the Arne Hende replicas for example were only produced in tranches of 100 items) and it was usually necessary to reserve one in advance if you wanted one, and John g used to advertise extensively in the magazine.
ChrisM
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