Shite in Miniature II

[sierraman]

Just looked at their website. What mad bastard pays £1,400 for a Hot Wheels?!?

[junkyarddog]

Picked up this rather natty Siku Mercedes truck and trailer at the weekend, the 505 is from my parts bin.

 

[bunglebus]

Way back in the mists of time (2nd of December 2019), I posted the 1985 Corgi catalogue, which included something I hadn't seen before - the Surfrider version of the Mazda B1600, or Mazda 4X4 as they were calling it at the time

Despite nearly two years of searching, I'd not found one for sale, and was starting to convince myself it was never released, despite seeing the odd picture of boxed ones. 

Well it does exist, I have one

Some little tinker has been at it with the red Humbrol, emulating daddy's red wheel centre Corgis that he keeps in the loft, but I can live with that.

I think I now have them all, rocking horse poo-level Playart variations aside.

[bunglebus]

Time to update the group shot...

 

[sierraman]

27 minutes ago, junkyarddog said:

Picked up this rather natty Siku Mercedes truck and trailer at the weekend, the 505 is from my parts bin.

 

I have the same trailer in yellow that I’ve picked up somewhere along the line. Guessing it’s ADAC branded.

[andy18s]

4 hours ago, TheOtherStu said:

I'm aware these guys are going to be selling at retail prices, but I was impressed with the new layout of the Swindon branch - they've just moved into a huge warehouse.

https://www.hwmodels.com/

They appear to have more than just Hotwheels too.

He sells quite a bit on Facebook too,usually by flash sales

https://www.facebook.com/groups/438137323676272/?ref=share

[andy18s]

A large box I've been waiting for a good few months actually turned up today

Very happy with the contents 

Managed to grab a Prowler kit at a cheap price too

 

[Spottedlaurel]

1 hour ago, bunglebus said:

Time to update the group shot...

 

That's excellent! Has the blue one 3rd from left been lowered?

[bunglebus]

22 minutes ago, Spottedlaurel said:

That's excellent! Has the blue one 3rd from left been lowered?

Oh yes. That's yet another Playart Magnet Southerns one - and I finally captured the two colour paint fade successfully 

 

[bunglebus]

48 minutes ago, andy18s said:

Very happy with the contents 

I would be too although "models" aren't entirely my bag - but the Chevette and especially the Fiesta are really nice. Has it got 1/4 bumpers?

[bunglebus]

On 17/10/2021 at 11:37, Datsuncog said:

Quite looking forward to the next Model Club issue for that reason, though I'm not sure if they're going to ship it with the box flattened - I don't see how they'd get it to fit into their usual mail packaging otherwise.

[andrew e]

That’s lovely 😎

[flat4alfa]

Still debating on cancelling.  Oh what a procrastination

In other news:  https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/313713628626

[flat4alfa]

22 hours ago, bunglebus said:

Way back in the mists of time (2nd of December 2019), I posted the 1985 Corgi catalogue, which included something I hadn't seen before - the Surfrider version of the Mazda B1600, or Mazda 4X4 as they were calling it at the time

Despite nearly two years of searching, I'd not found one for sale, and was starting to convince myself it was never released, despite seeing the odd picture of boxed ones. 

Well it does exist, I have one

Like buses...

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/313711987769

[flat4alfa]

Playart Mazda Wrecker on eBay

but in Pennsylvania

[bunglebus]

58 minutes ago, flat4alfa said:

Like buses...

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/313711987769

Same seller - I bought the better one

[bunglebus]

43 minutes ago, flat4alfa said:

Playart Mazda Wrecker on eBay

but in Pennsylvania

I have that but it's tatty and missing the hitch. It's 1:64

[bunglebus]

Still slim pickings in the world of Hot Wheels and Matchbox. Smyths turned this up

Poundland appeared to have restocked as they had none last week, but there weren't many left. They were quite a recent case too (white Worldwide Optimism Camaro etc), unlike days of old when you got a second chance at cases from a year ago.

Off on missions tomorrow and should get time to go hunting

[sierraman]

99p Bargain on EBay was this, apart from a bit of chrome wear its immaculate. 

[bunglebus]

Cool, not a version I'm familiar with - I take it that's got a fixed front axle?

[sierraman]

3 minutes ago, bunglebus said:

Cool, not a version I'm familiar with - I take it that's got a fixed front axle?

Fixed axle. I have the Taylor Woodrow one but it’s not as good condition. It also came with a mint Sambron Jacklift and a Diesel Road Roller. 

[Justwatching]

Opened this up today. 1:64 scale Checker taxi cab. Bonnet opens. Nicely detailed engine. I'll post others up soon. 

I'm new to collecting miniature shite. Do any of you make display dioramas? 

[Datsuncog]

2 minutes ago, Justwatching said:

Do any of you make display dioramas? 

@TripleRich to the beige phone....

(Or just search for Everard Junction online)

[bunglebus]

I don't have the skills/patience/space etc but Danny's Diecast Disasters does some good ones

https://www.youtube.com/c/DannysDiecastDisasters

And Sideways King 75 makes and I believe sells garages, as well as decals. He's also amazingly skilled at making tiny parts for his cars

https://www.youtube.com/c/SidewaysKing75

 

[eddyramrod]

11 minutes ago, Justwatching said:

Do any of you make display dioramas? 

Like this, perhaps?

This is in its not-quite-finished state, back in 2014.  I've added pumps and some more stickerage since then.  Not bad for a dilapidated wreck off a car boot sale!

[Justwatching]

42 minutes ago, eddyramrod said:

Like this, perhaps?

 

Yes, like that!

I'd love to see the current version (or any others you have).

[eddyramrod]

There will be some, way back in this thread, but I'll shoot some tomorrow if you like.  I've changed the traffic now: the "new" models have gone and the forecourt is filled with Corgi/Dinky restos.  There is also now a smaller garage, and a 1/43 police station.

[155V6]

Some more cars arrived yesterday

The large Datsun will be getting a good clean & some new stickers,I last had one of these over 40 years ago.

The Dinky Alfa is something I don't remember seeing when they were current.

The Corgi Rockets stock car just needs wheels,the Juniors version will join the pile of broken ones I already have.

The Siku Beetle is missing two wheel centres,I have a donor Golf,just need to get them from it without damaging them 🤔

[D.E]

Having just one bus is strange, isn't it? I obviously needed a second one.

[bunglebus]

12 hours ago, 155V6 said:

Some more cars arrived yesterday

Dinky Datsun too. I have one in nice shape

Is the #12 car Matchbox? I have a fuzzy memory of a childhood one