Vantman Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 SOLD Any shiter interested in this red BX14RE by 'Vullierme'. Both front sidelamps and the front wiper are missing and it has a scratch0n the bonnet which is not showing that well in my lousy photo. Thirteen and a half inches x five and a half inches. SOLD. £15.00 including packing and Myhermes carriage. SOLD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted January 13, 2017 Author Share Posted January 13, 2017 Is that cm or inches? I thought these were 1/12 scale normally? Interested if anyone can confirm if it's bigger than 1/43 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sierraman Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 Got Sierraman jr the Matchbox VW Transporter pick up today. Wanted one for ages (me that is) a brilliant model for £1. Would respond really well I think to customisation a'la Junkyard Dog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted January 13, 2017 Author Share Posted January 13, 2017 I clocked one in the Pound shop the other day, nice wee things! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddyramrod Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 I agree, I was looking at them too. What a shame they went for the double cab though! I used to drive these (we had two) at work in the 80s, but ours were single-cab. I think I'll press on (glacially slowly) with my already-started conversions of the ambulance casting previously issued. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vantman Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 Is that cm or inches? I thought these were 1/12 scale normally? Interested if anyone can confirm if it's bigger than 1/43 My apologies,the measurements are in inches and after a bit of research I found it listed as 1/12 scale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
155V6 Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 I clocked one in the Pound shop the other day, nice wee things!Shame they're so small though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted January 13, 2017 Author Share Posted January 13, 2017 My apologies,the measurements are in inches and after a bit of research I found it listed as 1/12 scale.Cheers chap - I will take this. How do you want me to pay for it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted January 13, 2017 Author Share Posted January 13, 2017 Shame they're so small though.Yes, I also like Hotwheels but I agree, they are just a wee bit small to be able to see any detail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted January 13, 2017 Author Share Posted January 13, 2017 Vantman, just checked on eBay and there's an identical BX to yours, same condition too with the same parts missing, going for about £45 on eBay. Just want to let you know before you decide what to do, wouldn't want to rob you here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vantman Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 Vantman, just checked on eBay and there's an identical BX to yours, same condition too with the same parts missing, going for about £45 on eBay. Just want to let you know before you decide what to do, wouldn't want to rob you here! Thanks for the info but I am happy to sell it to you for £15. You should have a PM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted January 14, 2017 Author Share Posted January 14, 2017 Very kind of you, Pm sent back 😀 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junkman Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 I now have space and money. A dangerous combination. captain_70s, NorfolkNWeigh, Six-cylinder and 12 others 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junkman Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 Could this be the most overlooked diecast yankshite? They did a superb job replicating the "Starfire" panel above the glovebox: Certified shiny shit from China: NorfolkNWeigh, Six-cylinder, danthecapriman and 8 others 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junkman Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 MOAR yankshite. Not sure why getting Mopar nomenclature straight appears to be such an impossible task, but there is no such thing as a 1961 DeSoto Adventurer.In its final year, sir could get a DeSoto, period. Yes, a DeSoto. That's it. Nothing more. There weren't any models. There wasn't even an optional engine.There wasn't a convertible and there was no wagon. There was a Desoto and you could have it as a 2-door or 4-door hardtop. Anyway, this is a bit from the lower echelons of diecastage. A face even its mother hated: An attempt to continue Desoto's traditional triple taillight treatment that can't be beaten in its half arsedness: Sadly my camera refuses to do the relatively nicely made interior justice: The seat backs fold in the typical Mopar fashion of the day: Nothing to write home about, in real life and on the model: Not really a bad model, but it does need help.Most annoying is that step that makes the roof sit about 2mm too high.Filing this down should do a lot to the overall proportion. 59Impala, danthecapriman, Skizzer and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercrocker Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 I can't see a '61 De Soto without thinking of Bruce McCall..... eddyramrod, alcyonecorporation and Junkman 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddyramrod Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 Junkman, you do realise that you have single-handedly turned my entire skin Lime Green here? I'd eat your legs for that DeSoto! Junkman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junkman Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 It's really only an el cheapo thingy. I paid 39 quid including postage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoadworkUK Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 Where did you score the Starfire from? I'd rather like one to compliment the Studebaker Golden Hawk I have from the same series - same flocked packaging - same "gold" coin. Best of all, same functional crank windows. Outrageous fidelity for the cash, even if the grille is a little cheesy eddyramrod, danthecapriman, Skizzer and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junkman Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 Oof! The Starfire I got from Vendilo in San Marino. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddyramrod Posted January 16, 2017 Share Posted January 16, 2017 It's really only an el cheapo thingy. I paid 39 quid including postage.Duz not Kompoot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junkman Posted January 16, 2017 Share Posted January 16, 2017 Tis 2017 m8. Drive to a petrol station and you'll see what 40 quid are worth nowadays. eddyramrod 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnificent Rustbucket Posted January 16, 2017 Share Posted January 16, 2017 I must have a look through this thread. I haven't clicked on it before, but the models are amazing! eddyramrod and Junkman 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted January 16, 2017 Author Share Posted January 16, 2017 Be prepared to find yourself browsing eBay into the small hours, it's addictive! eddyramrod 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoadworkUK Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 I've just declined the chance to buy this: I already have a 'playworn' black example that was my favourite growing up. This 'mint' example with a shabby box was starting at £4.99, ( + £2,99 p&p) I didn't pull the trigger because I wasn't sure if £8 could be justified. If it's relisted.... should I? Junkman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddyramrod Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 My advice would be No, but then I'm a mingy bugger who objects to the current prices being asked for diecasts. Other opinions may vary. RoadworkUK 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted January 19, 2017 Author Share Posted January 19, 2017 Got this in the mail from our own Vantman. The chap is an absolute gent - despite knowing he could have got about £45 or so for the model on eBay he sold it to me for a a tiny fraction of that. It's a huge 1/12 scale Citroen BX 14 RE made by Vullierme in France. I presume it's a promotional item if some sort and quite sought after I believe. I have placed one of my son's Hot Wheels cars next to it to indicate the scale of it. RoadworkUK, eddyramrod, Vantman and 8 others 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted January 21, 2017 Author Share Posted January 21, 2017 I didn't know that you could get models of ordinary Japanese cars of the late 1990s from 1:64 scale manufacturers so I opted for these from eBay. Toyota Corolla E110 JDM version and a Toyota Camry XV20. Pretty pleased with them even if the Corrolas paint is mighty tired! 155V6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
155V6 Posted January 21, 2017 Share Posted January 21, 2017 I've had both of those at different times & thought they were the same car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted January 22, 2017 Author Share Posted January 22, 2017 The real ones or the toy ones? (lol 😀) 155V6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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