Spokesmann
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Mamod - the printed word instantly recognisableThe familiar Mamod logos has appeared in countless ways over the years, here are some versions to help you date your boxes and leaflets. Note minor in some of the variations.
Solid fuel from 1976-90s
Not strictly printed a roller from c1961
An oil can from c1979-85
Blue decal from c1948-53
Red oval decal from c1953-58
Tool packaging c1957-79
White lable tool box, c1950-57 two colours
ME1 from c1958 (same throught its life)
SW1 box c1973-77
SE1 box c1957
SP box c2000
Se1a box c1977 (used since c1965)
Foil labels used from 1979 - on
Old drive band packets c1960s-1970s
Leaflets c1958-76
Decal c1965-85
The logo in its earliest form, derived from the Hobbies logo
The basic logo with its extended M or D has been an instantly recognised design element since the end of the WW2.
Leaflets from mid 1960s to early 1970s - two colours throughout.
1954-58
Decal c1970s
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Mamod Collector
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Very usefull dates and photos here Mike
Excelent for reference 
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Nick
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Decal on my SE4:
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Spokesmann
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The decal for the SE4 exhibits some design variations from the one above. Colour is the main difference, but there are some slight alterations in the M and d.
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newts
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Not Mamod, but a comparison for Nicks early mamod.
I have a crisper hobbies decal, but can't find a decent pic at the moment.
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Spokesmann
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The Hobbies logo is relevant Mike! it clearly shows how the Mamod logo was arrived at! Cunning part on GM perhaps? I suppose these days it would be considered too close for comfort!
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Spokesmann
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... bit like the Freesteam logo!! ?
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MFSteam
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| Spokesmann wrote: | | The Hobbies logo is relevant Mike! it clearly shows how the Mamod logo was arrived at! Cunning part on GM perhaps? I suppose these days it would be considered too close for comfort! |
Hmmmmmmmmmm
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Spokesmann
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Nick
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| Spokesmann wrote: | | The decal for the SE4 exhibits some design variations from the one above. Colour is the main difference, but there are some slight alterations in the M and d. |
I couldn't believe how much of a blue color is in the lettering.
Were they originally white and have turned that color over the years?
Or does the red base underneath give it that effect?
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Spokesmann
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| Nick wrote: | | Spokesmann wrote: | | The decal for the SE4 exhibits some design variations from the one above. Colour is the main difference, but there are some slight alterations in the M and d. |
I couldn't believe how much of a blue color is in the lettering.
Were they originally white and have turned that color over the years?
Or does the red base underneath give it that effect? |
decals are normally printed using opaque inks, so it would be the colour.
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Mamod Collector
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I wonder how many years this advert ran for
Check out the dates 
 
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Spokesmann
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2 years Mike?
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