Help Identify DC Toy Maker

[namksu]

This is the tractor I bought from DCTom's collection. It looks to be hand/home made. It's not as detailed as the SC and DC previously discussed, but it's still more detailed than the Ertls. It's marked "209" underneath, but doesn't have a signature. Does anyone know who made it or the story behind it? Thanks!

 

[JohnDY]

Its been a while since I inspected either of the models by the guys that made models but it kind of looks like one of Gilson Reicke's (he used firestone tires on the front a lot).He and the gentleman from Spencer, Iowa both had DC versions. Would like to have one of each but don't go to shows anymore as there aren't any real close to me. Someone who might have one may chime in for you.

 

[Case Nutty 1660]

the "SC" I have by him is signed on the bottom, and was told all of his had valve stems on the wheels like mine also,, could this one you have be a Dingman model?? I hav never seen one of those up close cnt

 

[Adirondack case guy]

That is not a Dingmam tractor, the casting is rough compared to his. However it is well worth having if you are a CASE toy collector.

 

[Anonymous-0]

This DC was made by Lyle Dingman somewhere between 1984 and 1990. I have a couple just like it plus a DC-4. After 1990 Dingman started making his high detailed SC's and DC's. After Dingman passed away, Riecke used the molds to build his models. Jeremy

 

[namksu]

Thanks to everyone for the info!