Milford Cubicle Posted August 16, 2009 Share Posted August 16, 2009 Speaking of cameras, what do you use? I really need something that's good at close up pictures of small subjects like that, especially for when I put things on eBay!Most cameras have a macro mode (identified by a button with a tulip icon) designed for close-up photos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrRegieRitmo Posted August 16, 2009 Author Share Posted August 16, 2009 Yes, I use that don't worry, but still need something that produces better results. I guess the more optical zoom you've got the better. Something camera phones don't have! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milford Cubicle Posted August 16, 2009 Share Posted August 16, 2009 Ah! Olympus cameras have a 'super macro' mode which is pretty good, and anything you buy from them will have at least a 3x optical zoom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brammy777 Posted August 16, 2009 Share Posted August 16, 2009 regie, i see in earlier posts here you have a leyland t45? in largeish scale. where did you get this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrRegieRitmo Posted August 16, 2009 Author Share Posted August 16, 2009 Here's some of my models.... Fiat Regata is this a Polistil? What scale? I've got a 1/43 Bburago one Alfa 33 Got this. Also got/had a larger scale Polistil one in silver Seat Ronda Not seen this before, who makes it? Got an IXO one in red. Fiat Uno MK1 5 door Polistil? What scale? Got a 1/43 Bburago & a 1/43 Norev Fiat Uno MK1 3 door Mebetoys? I've got.... see above Fiat Panda MK1 looks cool. Polistil? I've got 1/24 Bburago, plus in 1/43 Norev, Minichamps, Leader (resin) Fiat 126/ 127 / 850 Van 126 & 127 by Polistil? 850 van by Politoys? Is it Fiat service? If so I've got it. 126 I have by Starline. 127 I have by Auto Pilen, IXO, Giocher, poss others, I forget. Fiat Panda mk2's Are these Edison Giocattoli or whoever it is? I have, see above Fiat Tipo who makes this? I have 1/43 Bburago but that's about it! Alfa 155/ 156 Minichamps & Solido? Got both but 155 in dark blue. Fiat Cinqucento's Vitesse? Got but different colours. Got a couple of Majorette Seicentos too Fiat Punto's Cararama? I've got the yellow cab by Edison I think. Mauve hatch I think I've got. Also got Bburago hatches in red & green & MkII hatches in various colours by Majorette. Fiat Marea's Maisto? Got a saloon in green. Wasn't aware they'd done a Weekend. Will have to look out for one! Seat Cordobra Coupe Herpa? Got this Citroen ZX Who makes this? What's the scale? Got a 1/18 in same colour by Dong Feng? Chinese model. Got a 1/43 Dong Feng hatch in yellow. A 1/43 white by Solido, green Avantage by Solido, silver Volcane by Universal Hobbies, think that's all Fiat Croma Polistil? Only got a 1/43 by Norev Kinder Egg Fiat Regata new one on me Fiat Cinqucento/ Ford Escort Mk5 Ghia Praline or Herpa? Got the Escort as an estate by Praline Talbot Horizion Got this in blue Peugeot 806 / Talbot Horizion Got the 806 by Majorette, the Horizon by Norev, Solido, IXO but not Mebetoys which that one looks like. ]img]http://i790.photobucket.com/albums/yy187/punto-paul/randoms400.jpg[/img]Alfa 75/ Peugeot 206/406 / Renault Extra Van Got all bar the 75. I think Fiat Tipo, BMW 3 seiries E36 & E34 Ahh, the only other Tipo model I've got, but in yellow. Not sure about the BMWs but got them b other manufacturers for definite. Renault Clio, Peugeot 406, Ford Escort Mk5, Mondeo Mk1, Sierra Mk1 Don't think I've got the Mondeo. If I've got the Escort, it's a different colour. Honda Accord, Merc 190E, Renault 18 Not sure if I've got the Merc. Honda is in yellow. Also have the 18 in blue. Renault 5 Turbo Saab 9000 Turbo Got the above 2 in different colours http://i790.photobucket.com/albums/yy187/punto-paul/randoms388.jpgTrabant Maisto? Not sure but definitely got Trabant models. Actually thinking about it, it looks familiar. http://i790.photobucket.com/albums/yy187/punto-paul/randoms387.jpgVolvo 740/ Merc E class http://i790.photobucket.com/albums/yy187/punto-paul/randoms383.jpgFord Escort mk3 5 door & XR3i Not go that 5 door Escort, who makes it? Got the Merc in a different colour. http://i790.photobucket.com/albums/yy187/punto-paul/randoms378.jpgSeat Malaga & Opel Kadett (Astra Mk2) http://i790.photobucket.com/albums/yy187/punto-paul/randoms367.jpgFord Granada Scorpio 2 new ones one me, but got them by different manufacturers. Who makes these? http://i790.photobucket.com/albums/yy187/punto-paul/randoms379.jpgOpel Kadett SR ( Astra MK1 ) Pretty sure I've got this. http://i790.photobucket.com/albums/yy187/punto-paul/randoms373.jpgRenault 5 Mk1 Just about one of the only R5s I don't think I've got an example of http://i790.photobucket.com/albums/yy187/punto-paul/randoms358.jpgRenault 5 TL yes got this very poor Solido in blue. http://i790.photobucket.com/albums/yy187/punto-paul/randoms356.jpgFord Escort MK4 Cabrio New one on me, who's it by? Got a Matchbox one, think that's all at the moment. Gonna get the Minichamps one at some point. http://i790.photobucket.com/albums/yy187/punto-paul/randoms355.jpgOpel Ascona (Mk2 Cavalier) Got this exact one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrRegieRitmo Posted August 16, 2009 Author Share Posted August 16, 2009 regie, i see in earlier posts here you have a Leyland t45? in largeish scale. where did you get this?In Geest livery? It's white metal, 1/48 very heavy. Came from a toy Swapmeet thing 2 or 3 years ago, 45 quid or something like that. Based on a Hart Smith casting I think, although it has no manufacturer name on it. I ended up telling the vendor about it as he didn't know.Also got a couple of ERFs from that manufacturer too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brammy777 Posted August 16, 2009 Share Posted August 16, 2009 aha i presumed it would be white metal, gosh id love a T45. ah well! if anyones interested i have some models for sale, ones that i dont need, plus my brothers selling his. There is also 3 vanguards, land rover series 2 police car, Hillman Minx IIIA Police car, and a Ford Zephyr MKIV police car. £5 each. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burnside Posted August 16, 2009 Share Posted August 16, 2009 Fiat Regata This model is a Polistil, in 1/43 scale with slightly better detail than the bburago one. Never seen another!! Seat Ronda This one is 1/43 scale, made by Gustival. They also did this model in red. Fiat Uno MK1 5 door This one is by Hotwheels in 1/24 scale, i also have the 1/43 Bburago & a 1/43 Norev as well!! Fiat Uno MK1 3 door They did this one in Yellow as well, it's 1/60 scale so bit unusal. Fiat Panda MK1 Again this one is 1/24 scale by Hotwheels, it even features tilting front seats!! Fiat 126/ 127 / 850 Van Can't remember who the 126 is by, it is the 126 personel model with plastic bumpers which is a bit diffrent. Im sure the 127 is by Polistil, the 850 van is the fiat service van by Politoys. Fiat Panda mk2's These are the Edison / Giocattoli models in 1/43 Fiat Tipo This is made by Brum i believe, and is actually based on the 1/43 Bburago. Just with detailed Fiat wheel trims, lights & mirrors etc but that's about it! Alfa 155/ 156 The 155 is Minichamps & 156 is Solido, have seen the 155 in dark blue. Fiat Cinqucento's These are Vitesse, have got the seicento's you mentioned too! Fiat Punto's The metalic blue civilian 5 door is Cararama, and the yellow cab by Edison as well as the police 5 door hatch. Ive also got Bburago 3 door hatches as well in 1/43 & 1/24. Got the dark blue MkII hatch by Majorette. Fiat Marea's Yeah these are Maisto, just need your saloon in green to complete the set! The Weekends look good, and have the roof rails as well. Got these models when the Marea was still current, from my local Fiat Dealer! Seat Cordobra Coupe This one is indeed by Herpa in 1/43 scale. Citroen ZX This one is the Advantage version by solido in 1/43 scale, they also made a volcane version in red!!Didn't know there was a 1/18 in same colour by Dong Feng? or a 1/43 Dong Feng hatch in yellow, or a silver Volcane by Universal Hobbies.Tho they did actually produce the real Citroen zx under licence in China, not sure if it's still in current production tho? Fiat Croma This one is 1/24 scale by Polistil, it's a nice model. With the Kinder Egg Fiat Regata, they produced the weekend version in red, Fiat 127 Fiorino Van in red & Volvo 740 in green. Fiat Cinqucento/ Ford Escort Mk5 Ghia The fiat is Herpa & the Escort is Praline. Didn't know they did a Estate!! Peugeot 806 / Talbot Horizion The Horizon is by Hotwheels! Fiat Tipo, BMW 3 seiries E36 & E34 They did the Tipo in red as well. Never seen the BMWs before, other than the ones ive got. Renault Clio, Peugeot 406, Ford Escort Mk5, Mondeo Mk1, Sierra Mk1 The Mondeo features turning wheels, they also did one in blue in the touring car colours. They did the Escort in yellow racing livery as well. Trabant The Trabant is Maisto, they did it in beige as well. Ford Escort mk3 5 door & XR3iSeat Malaga & Opel Kadett (Astra Mk2)Ford Granada Scorpio These are all by spanish make Gustival in 1/60 scale, never seen these other than the ones i have!! Worth a look on spanish ebay perhaps? Opel Kadett SRhttp://i790.photobucket.com/albums/yy187/punto-paul/randoms373.jpgRenault 5 Mk1 Both by Siku http://i790.photobucket.com/albums/yy187/punto-paul/randoms356.jpgFord Escort MK4 Cabrio This one has no manufacturer, made in china tho!! In 1/43 scale with pull back motor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VWPowered Posted August 16, 2009 Share Posted August 16, 2009 just a couple of nex un's for me.. when i asked the carbooter how much, he replied 'c'est pour piece detachee' meaning sold for parts so brought 2 Berliet Fire Wagons (Solido) and a Plastic Norev Dyane (with missing bonnet and boot) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brammy777 Posted August 16, 2009 Share Posted August 16, 2009 there used to be a toyfair at my old school, now there isnt. Oh well it was way way way way over priced anyway! Heres my newest addition currently on the way, i have that senator, another vanguards cavalier (i love them quite a bit) and a Ford Transcontinental. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
155V6 Posted August 17, 2009 Share Posted August 17, 2009 there used to be a toyfair at my old school, now there isnt. Oh well it was way way way way over priced anyway! Heres my newest addition currently on the way, i have that senator, another vanguards cavalier (i love them quite a bit) and a Ford Transcontinental.Have you ever been to the one at Robert Mays school in Odiham?,it's quite small but I've found some good stuff there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brammy777 Posted August 17, 2009 Share Posted August 17, 2009 funnily enough that is the one i was on about! when i used to go, around 3years ago, it seemed expensive, but its probably changed since.it is still held there? i heard it hadnt been.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
155V6 Posted August 17, 2009 Share Posted August 17, 2009 funnily enough that is the one i was on about! when i used to go, around 3years ago, it seemed expensive, but its probably changed since.it is still held there? i heard it hadnt been..........Still on,2nd Monday every month Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brammy777 Posted August 17, 2009 Share Posted August 17, 2009 really?hmmmm, may pop along to one soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brammy777 Posted August 17, 2009 Share Posted August 17, 2009 bleedin eck, just checked out the german ebay, and the schabak stuff on there is cheap as chipsthere is a 1/24 scorpio (granada) for £5.99 ive just asked how much the seller wants for postagethank god for translators. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrRegieRitmo Posted August 18, 2009 Author Share Posted August 18, 2009 If they did one in 1/43 I'd have one, but there never was... Although I saw Neo are bringing out a nice one http://www.alpimodel.com/neo/43335.html Shame they're now not much short of 50 quid each. Could get 2 Minichamps for that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brammy777 Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 well he got back to me and said postage is 12 euros....Im not sure, i have my eye on something else atm too, which is also international but is 1:43 and cheaper....Why is neo so expensive? It doesnt look to be that much better quality than minichamps.Oxford Diecast have actually started doing 1:43 now, and its not bad, but they charge near enough £20 for a Jenson Interceptor. Aiming too high?I got a schabak Sierra for £2.35 last night Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Lobster Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 NEO is very expensive but the quality is superb, really is a step above Minichamps which themselves are very good. Same as Spark really - it's the small details which set them apart which is mainly because they are resin models rather than diecast New NEO Prelude looks lovely These Spark Transits are fantastic Oxford Diecast 1/43 stuff varies a bit. The MG Magnette was lovely, really well done, the Interceptor is pretty good as are the Daimler limos they have done. Some of the other (earlier) stuff is a bit variable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brammy777 Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 ah its resin! Now i understand.Ive seen those spark transits quite a lot actually, would love the penthouse MKI, but its so expensive.Yeh I remember when Oxford wasnt really anything special, now they keep expanding their range.Although for some odd reason, the consul/granada they did as a one off (but still very much a toy) sells for stupid money now? Why is that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrRegieRitmo Posted August 18, 2009 Author Share Posted August 18, 2009 ah its resin! Now i understand.Ive seen those spark transits quite a lot actually, would love the penthouse MKI, but its so expensive.Yeh I remember when Oxford wasnt really anything special, now they keep expanding their range.Although for some odd reason, the consul/granada they did as a one off (but still very much a toy) sells for stupid money now? Why is that.Not aware of that one, are you thinking of Richmond Toys? They did the Sweeney car in an odd scale which I have an example of. It's an ok likeness but nothing special, wasn't aware they had value! Amongst a few other things, they did the white Jaguar from Minder too but I don't have it.I don't have a problem with Spark, I have a couple in my collection, neither costing more than £30 a piece which is ok by me as I appreciate they have a greater attention to detail & are indeed resin. However, £30-40 I can put up with for the odd model here & there but not £40-50 which Neo seem to be! It's for that reason I've never succumbed to any white metal models preferring to wait until a diecast is available (apart from the very odd exception, bought second hand.). It annoys me that Neo seem to be coming thick & fast with some very tasty subjects for models which nobody else has done before & I'm sure it won't be long before I'm forced to succumb, but nearly a ton for choosing just a couple of examples means it'll eat up a much bigger chunk of money than my Minichamps buying habit was! I'll resent having to give other things up in order to plough all my money into Neos! Maybe I'll have to keep looking out for second hand examples... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brammy777 Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 Regie youre right again, it is a richmonds toys release.But yeh i saw one go for £30 the other day, mental.I cant afford minichamps, they are well worth the money, but sadly i only have 2 models from them.I jst secured myself another bargain, the austin allegro and austin 1800 set for a fiver! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrRegieRitmo Posted August 19, 2009 Author Share Posted August 19, 2009 I've looked at that set many times & pondered if it was worth stumping up for purely because of the Allegro in lurid green, as I'm not bothered about the Austin 1800. I have the hidden treasures one, that's good enough for me! But then the 1750 SS in turquoise came out & suddenly the bright green one didn't feel as urgent! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brammy777 Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 I did want the SS, but at least i now have an allegro!I want the 1.3 marina now, the one with the split grille.Theres an altaya tagora ending soon, and its got no bids, hopefully i can get myself that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrRegieRitmo Posted August 19, 2009 Author Share Posted August 19, 2009 I love the early split grille'd Marina, it gives the car such a different look, so I was thrilled to add a model of one in harvest gold to my collection. I don't think they've done many of the early type grille ones, in fact the harvest gold one is the only one I can picture! I have the Tagora in black. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brammy777 Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 they did another one in blue, which is currently the most likely one ill get. The tagora is in white, im miffed because the seller has also got a MKII granada for sale, but its now been bid up quite a lot.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrRegieRitmo Posted August 19, 2009 Author Share Posted August 19, 2009 Yes, unfortunately the IXO MkII Granada & the Taunus (MkV Cortina) are subject to a bit of Ford scene tax. I probably paid slightly more for mine although not excessively, poss about the equivalent of £15 each. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mash Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 Oooh I'll have to get the Neo Prelude even if I never have any of their other models.On the subject of that Sweeney Granada, I'm surprised Vanguards have never done a tie-in with theirs - it would sell like hot cakes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrRegieRitmo Posted August 19, 2009 Author Share Posted August 19, 2009 I don't know if it's still the case, but I didn't think they were allowed to as Richmond Toys got in there first more's the pity & held the rights to make models of it....or something like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedSparrow Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 Oh oh this allegro has been badly listed - £1.04 with 4 hours left! Im not bidding as I have 2 already, thought one of you might go for it. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Vanguard-model_W0QQitemZ250482227576 EDIT:Same seller has more at low starts, few SD1s there. http://toys.shop.ebay.co.uk/Toys-Games-/220/i.html?_catref=1&_fln=1&_ipg=&_ssn=denovan09&_trksid=p3911.c0.m282 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brammy777 Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 The amount of things ive got through bad listings is quite funny, but i feel sorry for the seller too.I might take that gold SD1, if it stays below £3.The transcontinental came today, such a large model, what sort of scale is it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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