Mr Lobster Posted October 8, 2010 Share Posted October 8, 2010 ^ Only just noticed that. I shall be going for a look very shortly... In other news, I had an email t'other day from the Norev importer - two new releases for next year might be of interest to some around these parts? Both are 1:18 scale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Lobster Posted October 8, 2010 Share Posted October 8, 2010 ***Vintage Renault Alert*** I was TK Maxx earlier and they had some 1:43 Renaults.There was a roofless Rodeo in red, a 4 F6 van looking like it was in a motorsport support role and a couple of differently liveried 4CVs.The 4CVs were in blister packs but the van and Rodeo were on solid bases with clear plastic tops.They looked like a bargain at £3.99 (and I've just found them online for about £8, sorry Mr L) but sadly I had no camera and only a dead phone with me. There was only one of each so I hid them behind some JCBs and can go back tomorrow if anyone is interested.I'd be happy to purchase and post if you'll cover the cost. They also had some rather nice 1950s Alfa Romeos... If the 4F6 is still there and you happen to be going back, if you can get it I'll sort you some moneys for it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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eddyramrod Posted October 8, 2010 Share Posted October 8, 2010 Where did you buy those glass cabinets? The two corner-cabinets came from Kays Catalogue! See, the old-fashioned methods are still valid... The one with the pink Cadillac in came from my wife's employer, it was simply surplus to requirements; the one with all the little UK and European copcars in was a tenner in the Salvation Army furniture warehouse. So check out that big thick mail-order book, you never know what you might find; also keep a close watch on charity shops, discount warehouses, etc. Don't forget your local paper, you might just find used cabinets advertised in there. And the buying continues, but at the moment on behalf of my friend. I've bought him four 1/18 cars on the bay in the last couple of weeks, and only one is yet to arrive (Lancia Delta Integrale). Not bad considering the international shipping element. There are others I'm still looking for, he knows he might have to be patient for some of them as they aren't being made... yet. Unless you know of a 1/18 XJ6 Series 2? Rover 2000? Triumph Dolomite? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Lobster Posted October 8, 2010 Share Posted October 8, 2010 If you'd asked during the week...I'm going on holiday tomorrow. I'll have a look upon my return but I'd say check your local Tk max Ah well, already been and had a look in the local one but no joy. I'll see if I pass any others in the week. Enjoy your holiday! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 8, 2010 Share Posted October 8, 2010 I'm on Otto Mobile's mailing list now! They've just brought a 1:18 scale Safrane Biturbo out, and new stocks of their 306 S16.If I had the space their 405 Mi 16 and 306 would be sitting on a shelf of mine at home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Lobster Posted October 8, 2010 Share Posted October 8, 2010 I've never seen any of the Otto models in the flesh so to speak, but if they are as good as they look then at 39 Euros they seem pretty damn cheap! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 8, 2010 Share Posted October 8, 2010 I've never seen any of the Otto models in the flesh so to speak, but if they are as good as they look then at 39 Euros they seem pretty damn cheap! Put it this way, work still owe me six months of back pay. I'm tempted. If I get one (or two) should I bring them round? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Lobster Posted October 8, 2010 Share Posted October 8, 2010 I'm tempted. If I get one (or two) should I bring them round? Damn right! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxpower Posted October 8, 2010 Share Posted October 8, 2010 i bought a 1967 morris mini cooper in red (pic soon) @ jumble for £1.00 excellent condition except it's missing a wing mirror on passengers side wing. amazing details in these model cars this was made by franklin mint didn't know they even did model cars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VWPowered Posted October 15, 2010 Share Posted October 15, 2010 how it currently stands, bad new camera dont like close ups, thats one half of it current project little black Fiat Uno Mk1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VWPowered Posted October 16, 2010 Share Posted October 16, 2010 better pic of Uno Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mash Posted October 16, 2010 Share Posted October 16, 2010 Ha, the ubiquitous Rover P6 hubcap even gets whored around in miniature form! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VWPowered Posted October 17, 2010 Share Posted October 17, 2010 they were actually from a yanky conti but thought they looked like P6 caps got these fer 10 euros the lot today as always 1/43 Renault 12 - Norev Peugeot 604 - Solido Mercedes-Benz W114 - Unknown Lada 1200 - Unknown Volkswagen T1 Beetle Seat 1430 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Lobster Posted October 17, 2010 Share Posted October 17, 2010 That Norev R12 is GR9. Like that a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cms206 Posted October 23, 2010 Share Posted October 23, 2010 ***Vintage Renault Alert*** I was TK Maxx earlier and they had some 1:43 Renaults.There was a roofless Rodeo in red, a 4 F6 van looking like it was in a motorsport support role and a couple of differently liveried 4CVs.The 4CVs were in blister packs but the van and Rodeo were on solid bases with clear plastic tops.They looked like a bargain at £3.99 (and I've just found them online for about £8, sorry Mr L) but sadly I had no camera and only a dead phone with me. There was only one of each so I hid them behind some JCBs and can go back tomorrow if anyone is interested.I'd be happy to purchase and post if you'll cover the cost. They also had some rather nice 1950s Alfa Romeos... If the 4F6 is still there and you happen to be going back, if you can get it I'll sort you some moneys for it! Not sure if theres any interest, but in a similar vein Modelzone at Pollok has several Michelin liveried contraptions, Acadienes, Peugeot J7s and the like, plus a handful of different R4 vans, I think a couple of R4 cars and a selection of orange soft top Renault Moke fuglies, all at £3.99 or £4.99... anyone interested and I'll take a run back up on payday? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Negative Creep Posted October 26, 2010 Share Posted October 26, 2010 This is my 1:43 collection, once I'm employed again it will experience some much needed expansion Not much shite if I'm honest, I'll need to work on that: Corgi Sapphire Cossie, these things are always numbered and this is number 17 of a limited run Not the best quality model but unusual to have the proper cigarette livery on it A few Falcons from my time in NZ XC Cobra: The ultimate Aussie muscle car, most expensive one I've ever bought Couple of utes Panel Van for Repco (Kiwi version of Halfords) which I found in the UK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VWPowered Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 wow lovely those and afew i dont have some pics as the work continues Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VWPowered Posted November 5, 2010 Share Posted November 5, 2010 Mazda RX7 Phase 1 Before/Avant After/Apres Burago 928 Red/Normal - Rouge Etat d'origin Black/Noir After abit of fettling/apres bonne jouer Mercedes T1 Recovery/Depannage Before/Avant After/Apres Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotorabia Posted November 6, 2010 Share Posted November 6, 2010 nice work John..might commision u to build a full scale version one day..this is part of my mate Andys collection in Edinburgh..a lot of it bought when he lived in France Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Station Posted November 6, 2010 Share Posted November 6, 2010 Today I rediscovered my old builder's bucket of die cast cars, and found a complete Matchbox Matra Rancho in yellow, equipped with fully operation rear fold down door. Are these rare, couldn't imagine the attraction for them at the time. I've got loads of Burago (I think - they're the standard 12 inch ones) cars still in boxes that I got in the 80's. I'm going to have to dig them out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VWPowered Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 ohh those pan'ards are making me hard some nighttimey pics G3's and polished 604 shines just repainted this inside alot brighter it is too broke 604 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pogweasel Posted November 13, 2010 Share Posted November 13, 2010 Would anyone be interested in this copy of "Diecast Monthly"? Although purporting to be a magazine, it's really a thinly-disguised sales catalogue, but there's some nice stuff in it that I cannpt afford. A pound and fifty to cover the P&P is all I ask. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddyramrod Posted November 13, 2010 Share Posted November 13, 2010 PM sent Nice to see my Capri modelled in NC's collection! (Even if it's not mine any more... who will be first to post up a Miami Blue Granada?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnbaz Posted November 14, 2010 Share Posted November 14, 2010 I only have one model car- Christine!!, 1958 Plymouth Fury (from the film Christine).. She's around a foot long and has smashing detail, the doors, bonnet and boot open, there's working steering and the headlights work due to two three volt lithium batteries Since i got her, i feel kinda.....evil... (just recently i've felt like clubbing our owld lass over the head with a number four iron ) John PS- actually i always feel like clubbing her with a golfing stick!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VWPowered Posted November 19, 2010 Share Posted November 19, 2010 ohhh i love that fury Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Negative Creep Posted November 19, 2010 Share Posted November 19, 2010 I have that one as well - it really does look evil with the lights on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Negative Creep Posted November 21, 2010 Share Posted November 21, 2010 Bought this from Modelzone for a mere 9.99 After a quick look I'm not entirely sure if it's easily detachable from the box or not. Also bought a Brera but it was of such naff quality I gave it straight to my Mum for her to give away in her school fete Then this Commodore off ebay, similar to the one I had in NZ And yes, there is a Ford sticker on the base Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Lobster Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 Also bought a Brera but it was of such naff quality I gave it straight to my Mum for her to give away in her school fete Mondo Motors Brera by any chance? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claypole Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 Can you get these Mr Lobster? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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