junkyarddog Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 Another JYD lash-up.A Majorette/hot Wheels cobbled together recovery truck. Think it looks OK Spottedlaurel, mercrocker, AndyW201 and 12 others 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddyramrod Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 I agree, that's seriously impressive work! junkyarddog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
155V6 Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 That's brilliant junkyarddog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted January 28, 2017 Author Share Posted January 28, 2017 That's brilliant work there ! junkyarddog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bren Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 Purchssed earlier today -Polistil R5 and escort. I gave a pound each - they sell for north of £30 mint boxed - I bought some boxed ones for a fiver each some years ago but at current prices I wont be adding to them.Corgi batmobile - for a tenner it was a bargain as the paint is very good. I just need to get hold of Robin and a replacement screen as the bridge piece is missing. Junkman, danthecapriman, mercrocker and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alcyonecorporation Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 Skills on the Batmobile. I sold a Batman and Robyn crewed one in far worse condition than yours a few years ago on eBay for £32. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pshome Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 In spite of global warming, sustained negative temperatures keep me from working on my real cars. The Dinin V6 conversion awaits completion and the 505 Turbo needs to be collected from Austria. I need to keep myself busy not find myself doing another collection trip or engage into similar unproductive adventures. This inconspicuous box has been waiting on the shelf for a long winter weekend to come since long. Content: A conversion kit to make a finely detailed Dinin racing car out of the rather simple 1:43 Tagora model made by Solido. I am good at occasional buying model cars, but the last time i actually built one must be 40+ years ago. Easy start, the donor vehicle is quickly disassembled. There it goes to my professional paint chamber. So far, so good. Well, not quite, painting it with the doors open was not a good idea, the doors now no longer close properly. A good dose of solvent and a second visit to the paint shop lead to a satisfactory result. Next step: Apply the foils. Nothing new, same as in 1:1 only a little smaller, i have ample practice!Quickly a Déjà -vu feeling comes up. The foil does not really want to stay on the roof, the edges do not stick around the corners and it tears apart. Level one frustration! Will this become a job for weeks to come as with the real Dinin?The Internet has advice, some clear lacquer helps with the corners and edges and the project goes ahead. The end result is not bad, but I'm not really satisfied. Good that i have another kit, a second attempt shall follow and hopefully end up in a better result. What is next weekends weather forecast? eddyramrod, Conrad D. Conelrad, danthecapriman and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted January 29, 2017 Author Share Posted January 29, 2017 Waterslides are a twat to work with. I find warm water is a good start. I find that it's actually excess water on the decal that stops them sticking, especially on corners. I get the decal in position and then touch it with the corner of a piece of kitchen roll. As it wicks the water away, the decal is sucked onto the surface. Something with a fine but not sharp point is good for manoeuvreing the decals, like one of those plastic spatulas you get with a 1/18 model car to open the doors with, or even the non ignition end of a matchstick. Clear lacquer is ideal for making the decals last longer on the model too. pshome 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spottedlaurel Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 Good work on the Tagora there. I try and avoid decals whenever possible. Bought more rubbish on Sunday: Corgi (and Matchbox) selection by Spottedlaurel, on Flickr Matchbox Superfast 48 Dumper Truck and 37 Soopa Coopa by Spottedlaurel, on Flickr These were the real purpose of my visit. Found a good selection to choose from, could have spent a few hundred pounds on more..... Bburago Clio, Xantia and Tipo by Spottedlaurel, on Flickr And these were bought because they were cheap (like 50p each). If anyone on here feels like they can't live without them and is happy to cover my modest purchase and postage costs then let me know. Skizzer, mercrocker, danthecapriman and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted January 31, 2017 Author Share Posted January 31, 2017 I love Bburagos. I've got the Clio and Xantia in Blue and the exact same Tipo but in 1/24 scale that I bought from our own Sierraman last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bren Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 I like the scoopa coopa because the front end is like a ford LTD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spottedlaurel Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 I like the scoopa coopa because the front end is like a ford LTD.More exotic than the front of Woosh 'n' Push, which appears to have a Maxi grille. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junkman Posted February 4, 2017 Share Posted February 4, 2017 Nürnberg News! Plastic first. hennabm, pshome, mercrocker and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Spottedlaurel Posted February 5, 2017 Share Posted February 5, 2017 Some great, and quite unexpected, stuff coming out at the moment. 1:24 tractors?! Hasegawa are doing well out of the Sunny Truck, they now have early, interim and late-model versions. Meanwhile, in the world of diecasts I bought these cheapies at the local charity shop: Matchbox and Corgi charity shop purchases by Spottedlaurel, on Flickr The Jensen (yes, that's what it is) is from the Corgi Rockets range. I don't really remember them at all. mercrocker, 155V6, Junkman and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junkman Posted February 5, 2017 Share Posted February 5, 2017 For me the best news is Heller finally reissuing the Talbot Lago Record shite. alcyonecorporation 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercrocker Posted February 5, 2017 Share Posted February 5, 2017 That Jensen in pink is, I think, fairly uncommon. Most were chrome effect red or green. I have the Corgi Junior version - same but without the demountable "chassis" which could be unlocked with the much-vaunted Golden Key although in reality you could lever them off with a coin. There was a kind of oily felt pen thing you could buy to "lubricate" the axles and reduce friction. Both Junior and Rockets were in essence a continuation/development of the Husky range (although rather better in quality) and carried on some of the later castings from that series as well as introducing new ones. Came out around mid 1970 - in my last term at junior school! Junkman, eddyramrod and Spottedlaurel 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danthecapriman Posted February 5, 2017 Share Posted February 5, 2017 Massive want for the Scammell Pioneer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junkman Posted February 5, 2017 Share Posted February 5, 2017 MOAR Nürnberg News! Non plastic. danthecapriman, pshome and mercrocker 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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