Shite in Miniature II

[Burnside]

I had the Ibiza and Malaga, they are lush, the Ronda & Malaga look brill

Thanks Felly managed to get these from the Coventry Motor Museum for about £10 each at the time. The detail and finish is of a decent standard on all of them. The Malaga is one of my favourites or this 127 clone I forgot to include!

 

 

[Junkman]

Right.

 

News from the Junkdungeon, should anyone give a shit.

 

Please note that what I start this with is not a car!

 

 

 

[Junkman]

Next up is this wonderful piece of septic plasticshite.

 

 

Can be built it full accountant spec.

 

 

Can be built in full pimp spec.

 

 

You know, back then you had the choice. Remember 'choice' ?

A term that becomes increasingly rare.

 

Also included are these wonderful LBGT decals. That's transfers for those English among you.

 

 

 

My favourite drag racing car of all times.

 

 

 

Sadly (for me at least) the kit represents the second car (with the Logghe chassis), not the first one that was buried near the Bakersfield track after its final crash. The plan is to use the oily bits and body from this kit and built the frame of the first car from scratch. I seriously do hope that project will go forward some time.

[Junkman]

Today I got me this Dub in full Paedo spec from one of the last remaining model shops in the North West.

 

 

 

I got something proper cool.

 

 

 

And I got something IDEEL FUR FOOT VAIN CONVERSATION M8.

 

[Junkman]

In the face of a semi limp at best Brexit (hard, pfffft), I'm already trying to ween myself from French Dinky chod.

 

 

[Felly Magic]

Thanks Felly managed to get these from the Coventry Motor Museum for about £10 each at the time. The detail and finish is of a decent standard on all of them. The Malaga is one of my favourites or this 127 clone I forgot to include!

 

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I had that 127 clone too, miss em all, I've managed to fit 102 diecasts in the cabinet, all but the very top sheld being 1/43. and there is room to tweak shelf spacing and get another shelf in! Looked on Argos, a smaller cabinet with just 6 shelves was £76.99!

 

Nice hauls there Christian btw

[Split_Pin]

Yo Felly we both have exactly the same 2 ABC Ailsas, both purchased in the same order too! Love the Schabak stuff too.

[mercrocker]

In the face of a semi limp at best Brexit (hard, pfffft), I'm already trying to ween myself from French Dinky chod.

 

 

 

Just needs a cutout of Bren's avatar leering out the back window....

[MarvinsMom]

In the face of a semi limp at best Brexit (hard, pfffft), I'm already trying to ween myself from French Dinky chod.

 

 

 

oooo.... i got one of them.

 

the british version with the flashing light, driven off a cam on the back axil, and a back full of a AA battery.

 

so no room for a patent in this one, though the back door still opens.

 

not that i have every tried it mind!

[mercrocker]

Both those blood boxes were British issues.   The later one with the flashing lamp was simply an update to keep up with the Corgi job.... 

 

 

[andy18s]

Thanks Felly managed to get these from the Coventry Motor Museum for about £10 each at the time. The detail and finish is of a decent standard on all of them. The Malaga is one of my favourites or this 127 clone I forgot to include!

 

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Interesting factoid fans,the roof spoiler from the real life 127 fits perfectly onto a Fiat Strada...

[RayMK]

I've been in ambulances several times this year and seeing the Cadillacs above has given me an urge to collect ambulances.  Does that make me a bit sick?  (Sorry    ).

 

Great shot with the lights on.

 

My brother recently rediscovered his Norev Simca ambulance after years in lofts.  He said the suspension is a bit lopsided but the body hasn't warped.  It was bought in St Aygulf in 1964 or '65.  He sent me this shot of it and also one of his 2CVs of similar vintage. 

[egg]

Fantastic! Is the tailgate intact on the Simca?

[RayMK]

He said that the tailgate window opens upwards and the lower section opens downwards, presumably replicating the real thing. Both parts were a bit reluctant to move but he managed it without anything breaking and removed the stretcher.

[Felly Magic]

I think I will look on evilbay for more tasty diecast shite over Chrimbles. Wishing everyone here a happy winter gifting period.

[mercrocker]

You too, FM....Look forward to your next updates!

[Junkman]

Tailgate, windows, pennants and taillights for the Marly ambulance are available, curiously enough.

Besides, at least some of the ambulances shown lately are Pontiacs.

[Felly Magic]

I am part way through converting a police Vauxhall Disastra to a driving school car, going to do the same to a Vanguards 205 Look., not sure what to do wth that Aldi when it arrives.

[Junkman]

Some stuff I buy just because I'm weird.
These are 1/43 scale.
 
First is a 1912 Hispano Suiza Alfonso by a company called C. I. L.
 

 

 

 

 
 
Next is the most bonkers car built by a French manufacturer even more clinically insane than the inmates of André's Asylum.

 

 

 

 

 

And this is so rare that it is bordering obscurity.

 

 

I am thus happy that I at least got a restoration project.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The ones in the know among you should be able to tell why it would be impossible to have these two cars in one photo.

 

[rml2345]

^Same chassis, multiple bodies?

[eddyramrod]

Same car at different points in its life?

[Junkman]

Yes, it's chassis 41 100, the 'prototype'.

[Felly Magic]

I have just bought a 1/43 scale Holden Commodore by a brand I have never heard of, Paradise Garage!

 

[andy18s]

I think I will look on evilbay for more tasty diecast shite over Chrimbles. Wishing everyone here a happy winter gifting period.

I'm on the look out for a mid 70s Mercury Comet if you happen across 1....

Are you still looking for Ford Orions?

[Junkman]

I only have a '61 Comet but I bet that doesn't count, as usual

 

 

 

[Junkman]

However, I also have this.

 

 

 

Which is part of his:

 

 

 

Pretty needless to say that I have all of them.

[andy18s]

Aha! The Maverick

It's good,but it's not right!

[egg]

Wot my 7 year old bought me for Xmas, lol

 

[Amishtat]

Just unwrapped this magnificent bastard..

Merry Christmas all!

[mercrocker]

Ooooh.....lush!    Nice model that. 

 

Here's mine from today's unwrappage.   Particularly pleased with the warp factor Merc as that was a genuine surprise.  Gonna be some drunken table top driving later but that Merc will seize up before long - I am going to need more bottle than Newkie to try and open the bonnet and check the oil! 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Merry Christmas!