155V6 Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 Yeah yeah, technically it's metallic brown, but it's the closest to my 1:1 car available. I'm interested, pm me details!You have a PM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Datsuncog Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 Took a quick dash through Home Bargains last night and happened across a shelf of 1/43 Solido Lancias retailing at £2.99 a pop - four different models, each in a presentation tin. Looked to include some sort of pre-war model (Aprilia?), a 50s Aurelia, a 90s Lybra and the late 90s Dialogos concept car. Had a quick rummage in case there was maybe a Beta or Trevi lurking, but all just seemed to be the same four. Nabbed the Lybra which, on comparison, turns out to be the same casting used on a cheap Majorette toy version about fifteen years back, but with much more detail added (decent wheels and mirrors, separate doorhandles, wipers etc). It's a nicely done model, especially at the price.There were some quite decent 1/24 Fiat Doblo models too, but that's not really a scale I collect these days. Anyway. Just a heads-up in case anyone fancies their luck in their nearest branch! They were down in the toy section, but probably won't hang around for long. eddyramrod and Junkman 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr A Lawrence Posted September 28, 2017 Share Posted September 28, 2017 A couple of atlas editions additions. First up is a corgi DB5 cabriolet.Nice detail with opening doors and bonnet.Lovely colour too Next is an Avon and Somerset ford Granada consul traffic bizzie car.Very detailed. Proper jam sandwich. Nice for £1.99 each as well. eddyramrod, 59Impala, danthecapriman and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srad34 Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 A couple of atlas editions additions. First up is a corgi DB5 cabriolet.Nice detail with opening doors and bonnet.Lovely colour tooimage.jpegimage.jpegimage.jpeg Next is an Avon and Somerset ford Granada consul traffic bizzie car.Very detailed.Proper jam sandwich.image.jpegimage.jpeg Nice for £1.99 each as well. Where from???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr A Lawrence Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 atlas editions. www.atlaseditions.co.uk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted September 29, 2017 Author Share Posted September 29, 2017 A most excellent haul of 1/24 Bburago and Polistil models received from Mk2_Craig this morning, pictures to follow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pillock Posted September 30, 2017 Share Posted September 30, 2017 Is there any way to remove model paint (presumably enamel) from a plastic kit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted September 30, 2017 Author Share Posted September 30, 2017 I used to use steel wool but it was messy and it was hard to get a decent finish back to be able to repaint it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quicksilver Posted September 30, 2017 Share Posted September 30, 2017 Is there any way to remove model paint (presumably enamel) from a plastic kit?I haven't tried it myself but I'm told Dettol or Fairy Power Spray will remove paint from plastic. I accept no responsibility for what might happen though, so try it at your own risk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quicksilver Posted September 30, 2017 Share Posted September 30, 2017 Some more small-scale stuff. The Fiesta is one of the rarer Cararama models - they also did a Ka and Puma that are equally hard to find.Ford Fiesta by Adam Floyd, on Flickr Don't like Beetles but the Fiesta seller threw it in as a freebieVolkswagen Beetle by Adam Floyd, on Flickr New from Oxford Diecast P38 RangeyRange Rover by Adam Floyd, on Flickr And a comparison with the older Cararama version. Both excellent and very hard to choose between them.Range Rover comparison by Adam Floyd, on Flickr Junkman and Six-cylinder 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spottedlaurel Posted September 30, 2017 Share Posted September 30, 2017 Is there any way to remove model paint (presumably enamel) from a plastic kit? I've used brake fluid in the past. It even gets through thick, brush-painted enamel and doesn't seem to attack the plastic. I left one shell in it for weeks and it was OK. A bit of help might be needed from an old toothbrush to get it out of grooves, recesses etc. I used an old foil food container to put it in, then shut it in a cupboard out the way of kids and cat. In other news, it's the Stowmarket Railway Club toy fair at Needham Market tomorrow. Got a few good things there last year, fingers crossed this year will be fruitful...... Pillock 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Felly Magic Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 You might spot that 604 again in the car park, can't go this year due to a lack of funds, plus the Mondongo is VOR with a broken fuel pump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spottedlaurel Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 You might spot that 604 again in the car park, can't go this year due to a lack of funds, plus the Mondongo is VOR with a broken fuel pump Car parks at toy fairs are always worth a look round Sorry to hear about the Mondeo and funds issues. eddyramrod 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted October 1, 2017 Author Share Posted October 1, 2017 5 1/24 cars bought from our own MK2_Craig recently. I always wanted these ones as a kid back in the 1980s but never had enough pocket money, although I did get the Volvo 740 estate in about 1989 for my birthday which I still have. The Fiat Regata is a hard one to find and I've never seen the Y10 before either. srad34, mercrocker, 59Impala and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Felly Magic Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 I built the kit version of the 190E, and modded it, using a Fujimi rear spoiler from the 190E kit, and some of the transfers, it looked like a tacky dealer special edition in doom blue called a ROMBO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sierraman Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 I've got the Regatta and and the 190E. The Regatta happens to be a really good model, got mine while on holiday in Filey in 1990. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted October 1, 2017 Author Share Posted October 1, 2017 Yeah the Regatta is superb, the badges and plastic door mouldings are well executed.I also have the 1/43 scale example ehich I bought from Eddyramrod. It has just occured to me that about two thirds of my Bburago collection has come from fellow shiters! Felly Magic and eddyramrod 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Felly Magic Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 That White-hen looks good too, I do like Bburagos & Polistils from this era, would have a few myself again, but no room to display em, I have the partwork 1/24 scale Sierra Sappy Cossie that I got from Lobster of this parish, and it's just sat in a cupboard, might put it up for sale/swap soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spottedlaurel Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 An interesting selection there. Wheels on the R4 and Regata look similar to those on the Bburago Tipo I bought in France (that one is shortly off to a new owner, when I get round to packing it up). Today's purchases: Sadly nothing to add to my boxed Superfast collection, the tidy MG 1100 was the closest I got. I was pleased with the Majorette artic. Its not perfect, but it wasn't much money and is a Saviem for added French-ness. It'll go nicely with the pair of Scanias I already have. Junkman, danthecapriman, mk2_craig and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Felly Magic Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 I watch a Canadian bloke on Youtube that has a diecast collection to die for, he has shedloads of those Majorette trucks, he goes under the name wtffor, loving those purchases, the Needham toyfair is always good I think Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted October 1, 2017 Author Share Posted October 1, 2017 I love those Saviems. I have the Solido version with a Club of 4 Cab. As far as I can recall, all Bburagos in the 1980s had the same style of sculptured plastic wheel in varying sizes. The very basic early 9100 series got yellow items like my MK1 Golf and Metro have and the rest got chrome jobs. The early wheels had a tendancy to slip over the ends if the axles after extended play. The R4 was like that but a blob of superglue sorted it. What I love about Bburagos in particular, in addition to their charming crudeness, is the fact that the plastic parts drop off if you look at them but the bodyshells are FREAKISHLY strong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Felly Magic Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 And they come to bits easily for respraying! Surprisingly, an old 131Mirafiori I had that I stripped to bare metal and selling ended up going back to Italy, this was the earlier standard casting, with opening bonnet & boot, not the 2 door Birdbath rally car. Loved Bburagos when the kits were £4.99 at Beatties for the 1/25 & 1/25 stuff, used to buy em 2 at a time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Felly Magic Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 I'd love to get my hands on a Polistil mk1 Fiesta in 1/25 scale tbh at sensible cash, one complete but with slightly rough paint, as I'd respray it to look like a Ghia with BVR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sierraman Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 I was always was fascinated with those late Convoy series Dinkys, it was like the last stab at keeping competitive before they went under in the late 70s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted October 2, 2017 Author Share Posted October 2, 2017 I'd love to get my hands on a Polistil mk1 Fiesta in 1/25 scale tbh at sensible cash, one complete but with slightly rough paint, as I'd respray it to look like a Ghia with BVRI have exactly that, nfs however. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spottedlaurel Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 I was always was fascinated with those late Convoy series Dinkys, it was like the last stab at keeping competitive before they went under in the late 70s. That's why I bought it (and it was cheap). I recall Corgi doing something similar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercrocker Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 I was always was fascinated with those late Convoy series Dinkys, it was like the last stab at keeping competitive before they went under in the late 70s. Further shite interest comes from these having been designed by Ogle! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Felly Magic Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 Hachette is going ot release a newly tooled Fiesta MK1 in their 1/24 scale Auto Vintage series.OOOOH, keep me posted on this JM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junkman Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 Hitherto released: http://www.zimagez.com/zimage/midlum1-247.php Upcoming releases we know so far: 31. https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-_30w1r3jq14/WZVN6bYHe-I/AAAAAAAAHgw/fMg8XDlIxX4ji-987DOhjkDmoMuvqwTPwCLcBGAs/s400/6EUCF031-1-wpcf_500x325.jpg size=400,260 https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_AdSzgiHnlQ/WZVN6IHQtCI/AAAAAAAAHgs/kTtA4sCxkQEsjYq5HGA26NaVy80wokkzgCLcBGAs/s400/6EUCF031-2.jpg size=400,260 https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-1S2D4fsWEe4/WZVN6wp_yPI/AAAAAAAAHg0/Z7uoxpUiKGshsLsqEcVzmGmboD4YTfB6QCLcBGAs/s400/6EUCF031-3.jpg size=400,260 32. https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-lqd2PxUNCVY/Waf9fJZyM0I/AAAAAAAAHow/-CzpblvLXesCXqnd7cfackaWXtKDI3PiQCLcBGAs/s400/6EUCF032-1-wpcf_500x325.jpg size=400,260 https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-7MBlmoXiwUU/Waf9ff4HGFI/AAAAAAAAHo0/oqQtj8ixU_c6UK-BeafCcqUXz4a8W6JdACLcBGAs/s400/6EUCF032-2.jpg size=400,260 https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Hxl3xnc0GHw/Waf9frqzJ0I/AAAAAAAAHo4/JMOo0v4iCYQbrljj_elKEwWj62MXURArwCLcBGAs/s400/6EUCF032-3.jpg size=400,260 33. https://2.bp.blogspot.com/--Yrco3jfm38/WZVN7iVM8TI/AAAAAAAAHg8/EdbTscPaaRslTCcFcAKKkXR8IoXlimxjwCLcBGAs/s400/6EUCF033-1.jpg size=400,260 https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fsslGN7CBTk/WZVN7E0IRSI/AAAAAAAAHg4/SBRiS2luj-Ug0TsJo6nA2VrcTkITK4YzwCLcBGAs/s400/6EUCF033-2.jpg size=400,260 https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5Fr_4SbcUqo/WZVN8Hk0qTI/AAAAAAAAHhA/8CVe86QO_Ysi0cMHcEh0F_Vj_3K3JUpagCLcBGAs/s400/6EUCF033-3.jpg size=400,260 34. 35. 39 08/02/2018 CITROEN MEHARI 1969 44 19/04/2018 RENAULT ESTAFETTE 1963 45 03/05/2018 BMW 2002 1972 49 28/06/2018 CITROEN DYANE 1968 53 23/08/2018 PEUGEOT 403 1956 These I know of but without release date yet: ALFA ROMEO GUILIETTA Berlina 1956 BMW M3 ALPINA CITROEN CX PALLAS 1976 FORD ANGLIA 105E 1960 FORD FIESTA 1976 LANCIA FULVIA Coupé 1968 OPEL KADETT GT-E 1977d PEUGEOT 504 1976 RENAULT 4CV RENAULT 12 TL 1970 VOLVO 144 1971 Altogether there will be 60 issues in this series. Please be aware that I don't know anything else at this point and it is insider information. But no matter how much I pester my informant (which is just one step away from waterboarding him) he won't reveal more. What I also know is that similar series have been tested in Spain and Brazil (I have the test models) and - the UK is next! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bren Posted October 3, 2017 Share Posted October 3, 2017 That mercury commuter takes me back to being in infants school.... mercrocker 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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