Junkman Posted May 15, 2018 Share Posted May 15, 2018 Lovely.....I, too, have had plastic Citroen in-comage last weekend. Found in 50p box at a steam rally..... DSCF5376.JPG KDN plastic, approx 1/43. KDN is the trademark of Kaden, a Czech make. I think this might possibly be from the run of re-issues in the 1980s rather than a 60s original. Never mind, I am very pleased. Kaden used old Politoys and Norev tools, but sadly injected the latter with non warping plastic. mercrocker 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sierraman Posted May 15, 2018 Share Posted May 15, 2018 Is that a corgi senator in there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junkman Posted May 15, 2018 Share Posted May 15, 2018 Looks like Wiking to me. Datsuncog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Datsuncog Posted May 15, 2018 Share Posted May 15, 2018 ^^^ Yup, HO scale Senator by Wiking. These are all teeny-tiny plastic minishite (other than the Mokes repro trucks). Junkman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercrocker Posted May 15, 2018 Share Posted May 15, 2018 Any interest in a HO Pontoon by Wiking, or are you focusing mainly on the Fintails? 20180426_080434.jpg Or indeed, anything else in there? Planning on getting shot of them for cheaps at the next car boot sale I can get to... though may chance my arm online with the Minix.PM sent! Datsuncog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conrad D. Conelrad Posted May 15, 2018 Share Posted May 15, 2018 Finished the rest of Sunday's haul: Before: After: egg, sierraman, Felly Magic and 8 others 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junkyarddog Posted May 15, 2018 Share Posted May 15, 2018 I'm still hoping to find a 127.Been looking for ages. Those repaints look great.Get yourself some silver sharpies,they are good for detailing wheels and other bits n pieces. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted May 15, 2018 Author Share Posted May 15, 2018 I have that same Rover/ caravan combo except my Rover is yellow. I thought they looked great together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quicksilver Posted May 15, 2018 Share Posted May 15, 2018 Any interest in a HO Pontoon by Wiking, or are you focusing mainly on the Fintails? 20180426_080434.jpg Or indeed, anything else in there? Planning on getting shot of them for cheaps at the next car boot sale I can get to... though may chance my arm online with the Minix.Would be interested in the Minix cars and the Lima Capri. What I really want but can't seem to find anywhere is a Lima Fiat 131. Have they all gone the way of the real ones? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Datsuncog Posted May 15, 2018 Share Posted May 15, 2018 ^^^ Apologies - a job lot deal has been struck with Mr Rocker for the box in its entirety! Should have updated this post sooner, my fault.The Minix are really nice; I'd planned on collecting more of them, but like so much else, these ended up in the attic for 15 years...Never seen any of the Lima Fiats - they sound nice, even if the mouldings might be a smidge approximate (if the Capri and Merc are anything to go by) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conrad D. Conelrad Posted May 15, 2018 Share Posted May 15, 2018 Those repaints look great.Get yourself some silver sharpies,they are good for detailing wheels and other bits n pieces. You've noticed that I never bother to do anything with the wheels! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quicksilver Posted May 15, 2018 Share Posted May 15, 2018 ^^^ Apologies - a job lot deal has been struck with Mr Rocker for the box in its entirety! Should have updated this post sooner, my fault. The Minix are really nice; I'd planned on collecting more of them, but like so much else, these ended up in the attic for 15 years... Never seen any of the Lima Fiats - they sound nice, even if the mouldings might be a smidge approximate (if the Capri and Merc are anything to go by)Not to worry, I'm sure Mr Rocker will give them a good home and anyway I have too much stuff already and shouldn't really be buying any more. Minix stuff is very good for its age and they chose some odd subjects like that Simca and a Rambler Classic. have you seen my restorations earlier in the thread using Oxford bits? Datsuncog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Felly Magic Posted May 16, 2018 Share Posted May 16, 2018 I have purchasificated something from Monsieur Lobsta of this parish, something Billy Cavcraft might like, a resale silver CavScona mk2, MOAR FOETOEZ when it arrives, looks GR12 I think rainagain, Datsuncog, Burnside and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Datsuncog Posted May 16, 2018 Share Posted May 16, 2018 Minix stuff is very good for its age and they chose some odd subjects like that Simca and a Rambler Classic. have you seen my restorations earlier in the thread using Oxford bits? I don't believe I have... I'll have a look for those! Sounds right up my alley, so to speak. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Felly Magic Posted May 16, 2018 Share Posted May 16, 2018 If anyone has a Vanguards Cavalier mk2 at a sensible price, please let me know, it's for a rhd donor for the above Ascona, muchly ta Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junkyarddog Posted May 16, 2018 Share Posted May 16, 2018 Dinky time again.This time a Fiat 1800 Familiale.It looks great. Split_Pin, egg, Datsuncog and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted May 16, 2018 Author Share Posted May 16, 2018 I must get myself some more of these, I keep saying I will. They are fantastic and I can now own all the cars which were too expensive for my pocket money at Swapmeets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Posted May 16, 2018 Share Posted May 16, 2018 I've just bought this: I've really no idea why I stayed in to live bid, when I've some decking to be getting on with outside, as I wasn't overly bothered about winning it. That said, it was less than £8 delivered, so I guess that's not too bad a price. I've got one or two others on my watch list that end tomorrow, so let's see if I'm equally silly then.... Ghosty, RayMK, Junkman and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted May 17, 2018 Author Share Posted May 17, 2018 Lovely, nice authentic box too. My finger is itching bad! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conrad D. Conelrad Posted May 17, 2018 Share Posted May 17, 2018 Look what's back from the grave! I decided to fish the glass out of the bin, since if I didn't, Sod's Law dictates that I'd find another one with broken glass. I found the snapped shell first. ...and since there was nothing to lose, started sanding, filing and gluing. With the doors glued shut it feels as rigid as any other one piece casting. MorrisItalSLX, mercrocker, eddyramrod and 18 others 21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junkman Posted May 17, 2018 Share Posted May 17, 2018 Jeezerz! egg 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junkyarddog Posted May 17, 2018 Share Posted May 17, 2018 Very authentic to have a mk1 fiesta with filled sills! That looks great.Well done. mercrocker and Christine 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted May 17, 2018 Author Share Posted May 17, 2018 Just call him The Doctor! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sierraman Posted May 17, 2018 Share Posted May 17, 2018 Cut and shut Fiesta. Love it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Felly Magic Posted May 17, 2018 Share Posted May 17, 2018 Well saved CDC, looks smart that now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frogchod Posted May 17, 2018 Share Posted May 17, 2018 That Fiesta resto looks great I've just received some more restoration projects Burnside, MarvinsMom, egg and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Posted May 17, 2018 Share Posted May 17, 2018 Missed out on this, which is a shame: It made a shade over £15 though, plus I'd have had to pay postage, so too much brass for me to justify as an element of whimsy. That said, I did bag this though (despite previous comments of shonky build quality): And also this! Of which the novelty of accompanying little plastic luggage was the deal sealer: A shade under £24 is not too bad for these two and the Polizei Taunus, I reckon. Hopefully Mrs_Jon will be in full agreement. Sometimes joint accounts aren't the best ideas in the world.... Split_Pin, NorfolkNWeigh, RayMK and 7 others 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercrocker Posted May 18, 2018 Share Posted May 18, 2018 Look what's back from the grave! pilen-fiesta-broken.jpg I decided to fish the glass out of the bin, since if I didn't, Sod's Law dictates that I'd find another one with broken glass. I found the snapped shell first. ...and since there was nothing to lose, started sanding, filing and gluing. pilen-fiesta-painted.jpg With the doors glued shut it feels as rigid as any other one piece casting. Nice job, but my missus would have gone bat-shit if I did my stuff without covering the table up first... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted May 18, 2018 Author Share Posted May 18, 2018 I have that 12 and I think its fantastic. I think the complaints were around the casting at the front which appears to curve upwards ever so slightly. However for me it totally captures the character of the original and I think its great that Atlas have released a copy of a later French Dinky. I remember as a 10 year old in 1990 excitedly opening an original one of these at a Swapmeet and being crestfallen when I was told it was £55. The 1/1 scale version would have been worth less then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Posted May 18, 2018 Share Posted May 18, 2018 I do actually have a maroon plastic Norev one back in the UK - just remembered! Like this one but darker, of course. And not boxed. I've no idea when I'll next visit the UK but I'll be sure to try and get to see/take home as much as my remaining interesting childhood toys, including my 1980's Sikus. Skizzer, Datsuncog, Split_Pin and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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