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I’m slowly getting the MAN 6x4 done.
Cab is getting there. I need to keep offering it up to the chassis at the moment though so I’ll wait before painting it.

 
Chassis needed shortening to become a tractor unit, so some sections were removed from the middle then rejoined.


   

Looks about right mocked up with the trailer now.

The original chassis for this was a 6x6 but a 6x4 is more appropriate for a tractor unit. So, I removed the front driven axle and suspension (one plastic moulding) and made a new replacement from plastic section. 
I did do this in a more ‘scale’ appearance but the weight of the cast metal chassis and cab was bending the plastic so I had to beef it up! All works though!

 
Next I needed a 5th wheel coupling. 
I stole one from another IXO truck to use as a template, at least then I know the trailer pin will fit! Then cut out the parts from plastic card. It actually does tilt slightly as it should too once the trailer goes on.


 
Starting to look better now.

Still a bit to do. 
Fuel tank needs making smaller, air tanks need refitting, hoses behind cab making, rear wheel mud gaurds, painting… probably a load of other stuff too!
 

While waiting for glue to dry on the MAN I’ve been putting the ex 007 partwork Ford Econoline Club Wagon back together.



Just got a few bits to touch in by hand - door handles etc then make a pair of tail lights as they broke getting them out. 
Im pretty pleased with this one! 
I wouldn’t mind finding another and doing it as the panel van version with less chrome.

I’m slowly getting the MAN 6x4 done.
Cab is getting there. I need to keep offering it up to the chassis at the moment though so I’ll wait before painting it.

 
Chassis needed shortening to become a tractor unit, so some sections were removed from the middle then rejoined.


   

Looks about right mocked up with the trailer now.

The original chassis for this was a 6x6 but a 6x4 is more appropriate for a tractor unit. So, I removed the front driven axle and suspension (one plastic moulding) and made a new replacement from plastic section. 
I did do this in a more ‘scale’ appearance but the weight of the cast metal chassis and cab was bending the plastic so I had to beef it up! All works though!

 
Next I needed a 5th wheel coupling. 
I stole one from another IXO truck to use as a template, at least then I know the trailer pin will fit! Then cut out the parts from plastic card. It actually does tilt slightly as it should too once the trailer goes on.


 
Starting to look better now.

Still a bit to do. 
Fuel tank needs making smaller, air tanks need refitting, hoses behind cab making, rear wheel mud gaurds, painting… probably a load of other stuff too!
 

Alrighty then, let's start with the largest car and work down
924 Turbo is a radio controlled unit by that well known brand Super Radio Tron(?)
No controller but for £2 I'm happy with it 

Next down, but far more impressive is this Bburago Rolls-Royce Camargue. I need to line this up with the Play Art effort

I mean, proper branded Avon tyres? Love it

Corgitronics Maestro can be yours for just £2 if you desire

This was rather expensive from a dealer who also had the Roller. Never seen one in the metal before though

Side profile is somewhat cartoon-like, reminds me of Mr. Incredible's car

Found a couple of Playarts

Matchbox Renault taxi

Batboat for 50p, yes please

Entertainer had another 4 or 5 boxes in, nabbed this Audi

They also had new Matchbox, seen the mix before but don't remember clocking the new Defender 

Saw this in Oxfam, don't recognise the brand. Looked like a 1:18 Bburago

Finally, this was in Smyths and I was meant to alert @Spottedlaurel but I forgot!

Small haul

Amazing!

I’m slowly getting the MAN 6x4 done.
Cab is getting there. I need to keep offering it up to the chassis at the moment though so I’ll wait before painting it.

 
Chassis needed shortening to become a tractor unit, so some sections were removed from the middle then rejoined.


   

Looks about right mocked up with the trailer now.

The original chassis for this was a 6x6 but a 6x4 is more appropriate for a tractor unit. So, I removed the front driven axle and suspension (one plastic moulding) and made a new replacement from plastic section. 
I did do this in a more ‘scale’ appearance but the weight of the cast metal chassis and cab was bending the plastic so I had to beef it up! All works though!

 
Next I needed a 5th wheel coupling. 
I stole one from another IXO truck to use as a template, at least then I know the trailer pin will fit! Then cut out the parts from plastic card. It actually does tilt slightly as it should too once the trailer goes on.


 
Starting to look better now.

Still a bit to do. 
Fuel tank needs making smaller, air tanks need refitting, hoses behind cab making, rear wheel mud gaurds, painting… probably a load of other stuff too!
 

I’m slowly getting the MAN 6x4 done.
Cab is getting there. I need to keep offering it up to the chassis at the moment though so I’ll wait before painting it.

 
Chassis needed shortening to become a tractor unit, so some sections were removed from the middle then rejoined.


   

Looks about right mocked up with the trailer now.

The original chassis for this was a 6x6 but a 6x4 is more appropriate for a tractor unit. So, I removed the front driven axle and suspension (one plastic moulding) and made a new replacement from plastic section. 
I did do this in a more ‘scale’ appearance but the weight of the cast metal chassis and cab was bending the plastic so I had to beef it up! All works though!

 
Next I needed a 5th wheel coupling. 
I stole one from another IXO truck to use as a template, at least then I know the trailer pin will fit! Then cut out the parts from plastic card. It actually does tilt slightly as it should too once the trailer goes on.


 
Starting to look better now.

Still a bit to do. 
Fuel tank needs making smaller, air tanks need refitting, hoses behind cab making, rear wheel mud gaurds, painting… probably a load of other stuff too!
 

I’m slowly getting the MAN 6x4 done.
Cab is getting there. I need to keep offering it up to the chassis at the moment though so I’ll wait before painting it.

 
Chassis needed shortening to become a tractor unit, so some sections were removed from the middle then rejoined.


   

Looks about right mocked up with the trailer now.

The original chassis for this was a 6x6 but a 6x4 is more appropriate for a tractor unit. So, I removed the front driven axle and suspension (one plastic moulding) and made a new replacement from plastic section. 
I did do this in a more ‘scale’ appearance but the weight of the cast metal chassis and cab was bending the plastic so I had to beef it up! All works though!

 
Next I needed a 5th wheel coupling. 
I stole one from another IXO truck to use as a template, at least then I know the trailer pin will fit! Then cut out the parts from plastic card. It actually does tilt slightly as it should too once the trailer goes on.


 
Starting to look better now.

Still a bit to do. 
Fuel tank needs making smaller, air tanks need refitting, hoses behind cab making, rear wheel mud gaurds, painting… probably a load of other stuff too!
 

I’m slowly getting the MAN 6x4 done.
Cab is getting there. I need to keep offering it up to the chassis at the moment though so I’ll wait before painting it.

 
Chassis needed shortening to become a tractor unit, so some sections were removed from the middle then rejoined.


   

Looks about right mocked up with the trailer now.

The original chassis for this was a 6x6 but a 6x4 is more appropriate for a tractor unit. So, I removed the front driven axle and suspension (one plastic moulding) and made a new replacement from plastic section. 
I did do this in a more ‘scale’ appearance but the weight of the cast metal chassis and cab was bending the plastic so I had to beef it up! All works though!

 
Next I needed a 5th wheel coupling. 
I stole one from another IXO truck to use as a template, at least then I know the trailer pin will fit! Then cut out the parts from plastic card. It actually does tilt slightly as it should too once the trailer goes on.


 
Starting to look better now.

Still a bit to do. 
Fuel tank needs making smaller, air tanks need refitting, hoses behind cab making, rear wheel mud gaurds, painting… probably a load of other stuff too!
 

I’m slowly getting the MAN 6x4 done.
Cab is getting there. I need to keep offering it up to the chassis at the moment though so I’ll wait before painting it.

 
Chassis needed shortening to become a tractor unit, so some sections were removed from the middle then rejoined.


   

Looks about right mocked up with the trailer now.

The original chassis for this was a 6x6 but a 6x4 is more appropriate for a tractor unit. So, I removed the front driven axle and suspension (one plastic moulding) and made a new replacement from plastic section. 
I did do this in a more ‘scale’ appearance but the weight of the cast metal chassis and cab was bending the plastic so I had to beef it up! All works though!

 
Next I needed a 5th wheel coupling. 
I stole one from another IXO truck to use as a template, at least then I know the trailer pin will fit! Then cut out the parts from plastic card. It actually does tilt slightly as it should too once the trailer goes on.


 
Starting to look better now.

Still a bit to do. 
Fuel tank needs making smaller, air tanks need refitting, hoses behind cab making, rear wheel mud gaurds, painting… probably a load of other stuff too!
 

Definitely. It’s one of those cars that just can’t look bad in any colour. Even ratty matte black doesn’t look bad.

I’m slowly getting the MAN 6x4 done.
Cab is getting there. I need to keep offering it up to the chassis at the moment though so I’ll wait before painting it.

 
Chassis needed shortening to become a tractor unit, so some sections were removed from the middle then rejoined.


   

Looks about right mocked up with the trailer now.

The original chassis for this was a 6x6 but a 6x4 is more appropriate for a tractor unit. So, I removed the front driven axle and suspension (one plastic moulding) and made a new replacement from plastic section. 
I did do this in a more ‘scale’ appearance but the weight of the cast metal chassis and cab was bending the plastic so I had to beef it up! All works though!

 
Next I needed a 5th wheel coupling. 
I stole one from another IXO truck to use as a template, at least then I know the trailer pin will fit! Then cut out the parts from plastic card. It actually does tilt slightly as it should too once the trailer goes on.


 
Starting to look better now.

Still a bit to do. 
Fuel tank needs making smaller, air tanks need refitting, hoses behind cab making, rear wheel mud gaurds, painting… probably a load of other stuff too!
 

I’m slowly getting the MAN 6x4 done.
Cab is getting there. I need to keep offering it up to the chassis at the moment though so I’ll wait before painting it.

 
Chassis needed shortening to become a tractor unit, so some sections were removed from the middle then rejoined.


   

Looks about right mocked up with the trailer now.

The original chassis for this was a 6x6 but a 6x4 is more appropriate for a tractor unit. So, I removed the front driven axle and suspension (one plastic moulding) and made a new replacement from plastic section. 
I did do this in a more ‘scale’ appearance but the weight of the cast metal chassis and cab was bending the plastic so I had to beef it up! All works though!

 
Next I needed a 5th wheel coupling. 
I stole one from another IXO truck to use as a template, at least then I know the trailer pin will fit! Then cut out the parts from plastic card. It actually does tilt slightly as it should too once the trailer goes on.


 
Starting to look better now.

Still a bit to do. 
Fuel tank needs making smaller, air tanks need refitting, hoses behind cab making, rear wheel mud gaurds, painting… probably a load of other stuff too!
 

I’m slowly getting the MAN 6x4 done.
Cab is getting there. I need to keep offering it up to the chassis at the moment though so I’ll wait before painting it.

 
Chassis needed shortening to become a tractor unit, so some sections were removed from the middle then rejoined.


   

Looks about right mocked up with the trailer now.

The original chassis for this was a 6x6 but a 6x4 is more appropriate for a tractor unit. So, I removed the front driven axle and suspension (one plastic moulding) and made a new replacement from plastic section. 
I did do this in a more ‘scale’ appearance but the weight of the cast metal chassis and cab was bending the plastic so I had to beef it up! All works though!

 
Next I needed a 5th wheel coupling. 
I stole one from another IXO truck to use as a template, at least then I know the trailer pin will fit! Then cut out the parts from plastic card. It actually does tilt slightly as it should too once the trailer goes on.


 
Starting to look better now.

Still a bit to do. 
Fuel tank needs making smaller, air tanks need refitting, hoses behind cab making, rear wheel mud gaurds, painting… probably a load of other stuff too!
 

That is glorious, and precisely opposite to my dad's Zephyr 4 that he bought new (DWM 95C): navy with pale blue interior.  TBH I think these look beautiful in almost any colour scheme.

How about a nice pale blue and navy combo?

+1
It’s absolutely pathetic childish behaviour being like that. What a bitter little wanker!
If you don’t want the item to go for 99p on eBay… then don’t start it at 99p!?! Not difficult really.

Remember this one, originally from the market but latterly my sales thread?

Yeah, I decided to just keep it for myself after all.
So of course, it needed to come out of the packaging.

Although then Cat seemed to become very interested in the canoe, for some reason.

Oh, okay.

Can you... just not?

Ok, I'll keep the Ford and you can keep the canoe, yeah?

+1
It’s absolutely pathetic childish behaviour being like that. What a bitter little wanker!
If you don’t want the item to go for 99p on eBay… then don’t start it at 99p!?! Not difficult really.

The same question from the opposite side - ERF trucks were great, yet I don't remember seeing any abroad in the 20th century. 
 
I think it's just that local operators were familiar with the local product. Over time that changed with tariffs disappearing and globalisation meaning we had a 'survival of the fittest' situation. The biggest makers bought the smaller ones and assimilated them and others failed 
Note also that a lot of the DAF trucks you see around the UK and elsewhere are Leylands - engineered and built by Leyland but with DAF branding as the Leyland brand is long gone. You still see Leyland stickers in the door jamb on modern DAF trucks. The ones that are Leylands, that is 

Bedford KM 8 legger conversion, not an option available from the factory…

Just before I went away on Monday, a box arrived...

Some ebay bargains; all from one seller and tbf, most of them were a job lot.  Only the boxed Vanguards Rover was an individual sale, and after bidding on the job lot, I just added a couple of singles to make up the parcel.  The Rover was the only one I won, of I think three or four.  But then I don't bid very much!
And then another box arrived!

Now this one, wrapped in Happy Birthday paper, is bloody heavy, what can it be?


A Birthday box from @FakeConcern, that's what it is!  (And like the Danbox recently, I did actually send money for it.)  I don't know what to do with the yellow Dinky caravan.  I mean, I want the interior for another project, but apart from not having a door (normal) it seems too nice to break.  The beige and blue caravan behind it, on the other hand, looks nice enough but the blacked-out windows mean no interior anyway, so I have no qualms at all about breaking that one up.  In fact tonight I've been measuring it...
The Express Services truck is something I already have, but now I have it on both types of wheel: the early spun hubs, and the later cast wheels.  Happy bunny.
Oh and two trips to the charity shops have brought in some more treasure too.

Yes, a third yellow truck to go with the two I picked up recently.  I'm guessing they were a set from new.

Transporter (rigid chassis) with what looks like a Mercedes cab, but wait, is that a Corgi Toyota Supra in 1/36 scale?  Why yes, so it is, and in very very nice condition too.  The parcel shelf has got a bit displaced which is why the tailgate is up; but I've now fixed that with a pair of small pliers.  I may have to start spreading my 1/36 fleet over more shelves!  Oh and the pop-up headlights still work.
Speaking of work...





You don't need much in the way of words really, the pics tell you enough.  Two batches through the stripping baths, and some shells in primer.
Now here's something different... what would you think if you walked into a Carers' Support Cafe and saw this?

I had arranged to run a quiz at today's meeting, just for fun, no prizes.  Two lines of cars, ten from films and ten from TV.  Each one identified on its tag, along with a star or two from the relevant production.  All the carers had to do was identify the film or show in question.  Actually there were 21 cars because for one film I used a matching pair, which was a clue in itself.  From a possible 20 points the winner scored 10.5, which was pretty good considering my entire audience was Women Of A Certain Age, one of whom didn't even live in Britain when half these shows were on the air.  It certainly got them thinking about something outside their usual "care" routine!

Last month I bought these two Spot On Zephyrs for £10 at a toy fair, the seller said I could make one good one from both. He originally wanted £20 for them and having looked on ebay since then it would not have been too bad'

So I have been working on one and ordered parts for the other from Steve.

I had to make a bumper end for both bumpers from plasticard and I added people stolen from Mrs Concern's model box and a dog on the back seat which is a Corgi haha

Number plate is a random off t'internet and steering wheel from Corgi

I'm not Spot Ons biggest fan, but the Zephyr really does look the part

This is the best screen with a slight crack centre bottom, it looks to be where it originally came off the sprue

The "colour scheme" was suggested by @eddyramrod and can't say it was a bad choice. Not sure what I'll do with the other one, I had thought it would be a white Z Cars rozzer again but now fancy something different.

+1
It’s absolutely pathetic childish behaviour being like that. What a bitter little wanker!
If you don’t want the item to go for 99p on eBay… then don’t start it at 99p!?! Not difficult really.