Shite in Miniature II

[MiniMort]

Been meaning to post this little Corgi Mini Mayfair I got the other day for £1. Looking it up it seems to be from a series of Minis they made to celebrate it's 30th anniversary. 

Rather than restore it into the Mayfair it once was, I think I might turn it into a little version of a Mini my family had back in the 80s and 90s. 

[bunglebus]

3 hours ago, Remspoor said:

And there's one of the many rabbit holes of die cast collecting, variations.

I was sorting through some earlier and thought I couldn't possibly need three Whizzwheels police Range Rovers

Looks like they're all staying then...

[andy18s]

Not exactly a small model but I had an Eddie Bauer Ford Expedition arrive today

In cracking condition as it doesn't look like it's ever been removed from the base

Very happy with it

[155V6]

I went to the car boot this morning.I hadn't been for a few weeks,so was pleased to get this lot

The Hotwheels Airport Fire Truck is the French made version,so quite a nice find for 50p 😁

[bunglebus]

On 28/12/2021 at 16:46, DoctorRetro said:

Littlun having a clear out. Being very ruthless.

Some decent, some needing tlc.

Will be very reasonably priced. 

Any interest? 

 

 

On 28/12/2021 at 16:49, DoctorRetro said:

More pics

 

 

On 28/12/2021 at 17:04, Tenmil Socket said:

Interested in the blue Audi and the red Straz FSO Polonez please. 

 

On 28/12/2021 at 17:21, sierraman said:

Interested in the Plymouth taxi and the prelude? What are we looking at price wise?

 

On 28/12/2021 at 17:25, 155V6 said:

Interested in the Renault 16 & the Citroen CX please

 

On 28/12/2021 at 17:27, bunglebus said:

Some interesting bits there -  what are the blue 928, Alpine and purple sports car - is that one a Corgi Cub?

Cheers

 

On 28/12/2021 at 17:40, DoctorRetro said:

928 and Alpine are both Solido

Price wise I reckon £3.50 for the decent ones, and £0.50-£1.50 for the more shit ones. Reasonable?

So:

@Tenmil Socket - £4.50

@sierraman -£4.50

@155V6 - £5 

 @bunglebus - £8

 

OK folks, I now have all of the above here and will post them/pass funds back to DoctorRetro for any sold. 

Please let me know if you're still interested, I'd quite like the Quattro but Tenmil Socket was faster on the draw. I'll keep the Solido 928 and Renault Alpine plus the Corgi Cubs sports car, all the others are up for grabs.

Happy to take additional pics of any of them if required

[Tenmil Socket]

2 hours ago, bunglebus said:

 

 

 

 

 

 

OK folks, I now have all of the above here and will post them/pass funds back to DoctorRetro for any sold. 

Please let me know if you're still interested, I'd quite like the Quattro but Tenmil Socket was faster on the draw. I'll keep the Solido 928 and Renault Alpine plus the Corgi Cubs sports car, all the others are up for grabs.

Happy to take additional pics of any of them if required

Just the Quattro for me please @bunglebus

[bunglebus]

Wrong answer 😄

[Tenmil Socket]

3 minutes ago, bunglebus said:

Wrong answer 😄

😆

[155V6]

I'd still like the Renault 16 & Citroen CX please @bunglebus,& I'll take the Renault Extra van as well 😆

[Remspoor]

Matchbox Bedford TK tankers x2

 

[bunglebus]

Now I need to check if mine have interiors...

No. bother.

[sierraman]

21 hours ago, bunglebus said:

 

 

 

 

 

 

OK folks, I now have all of the above here and will post them/pass funds back to DoctorRetro for any sold. 

Please let me know if you're still interested, I'd quite like the Quattro but Tenmil Socket was faster on the draw. I'll keep the Solido 928 and Renault Alpine plus the Corgi Cubs sports car, all the others are up for grabs.

Happy to take additional pics of any of them if required

Completely forgot about this. I’ll pm you. 

[bunglebus]

Amishtat managed to find me a yellow Capri

And I found myself this Yatming Porsche, in about 1:64, normally found as the Corgi Porsche/Audi, although I've also found it as a larger plastic Lucky and copy of

Can't seem to locate the Lucky but found the copy and Corgi

[Remspoor]

Some ruined tat. In no real order.

Matchbox Mk10 Jag.

Husky Aveling Barford

Scrap now in the bin.

Some parts from cars which are now missing from my collection.

Some parts which belong to vehicles still in my possession.

Ford Corsair I think by Lone Star Road-Master /Impy

 

[Amishtat]

4 hours ago, bunglebus said:

Amishtat managed to find me a yellow Capri

And I found myself this Yatming Porsche, in about 1:64, normally found as the Corgi Porsche/Audi, although I've also found it as a larger plastic Lucky and copy of

Can't seem to locate the Lucky but found the copy and Corgi

Christ, that didn't take long to get there. Only posted it on Saturday morning. 

[bunglebus]

2 hours ago, Remspoor said:

Scrap now in the bin.

I tend not to throw much away, partly due to hoarding tenancies but mostly because I like to have spares for restos and customs. Mind you I have chucked some fairly complete stuff in the bin lately as I'll never use parts off them. Always makes me feel guilty though

[bunglebus]

Spotted this Dinky MK2 Transit fairly close by - as it turns out, just around the corner to mother bungle's house, so pics shot on her drive

It's a little sun faded but lovely otherwise 

[Datsuncog]

Looks like a top buy, that Transit.

I'm guessing that a few decades on a shelf by a window has helped with the overall condition, even if it's left the paint faded.

Would something like T-Cut or any other sort of mild abrasive cleaner be any good at reviving the original colour?

[bunglebus]

2 hours ago, Datsuncog said:

Would something like T-Cut or any other sort of mild abrasive cleaner be any good at reviving the original colour?

Yes

[Datsuncog]

Looks pretty awesome now - good work!

[bunglebus]

Can't do the front without taking off the silver grille but I did my best with cloth and cotton buds.

Looks good in the cabinet with the others

[sierraman]

I like them in that condition, you can see it’s been played with but it’s been cared for and enjoyed but likewise still displays well. 

[bunglebus]

34 minutes ago, sierraman said:

I like them in that condition

It is nice but when you look closely the quality isn't brilliant. Maybe I need to stop beating myself up trying to achieve perfection when customising them

[Remspoor]

20 hours ago, bunglebus said:

I tend not to throw much away, partly due to hoarding tenancies but mostly because I like to have spares for restos and customs. Mind you I have chucked some fairly complete stuff in the bin lately as I'll never use parts off them. Always makes me feel guilty though

These days it is now worth saving as spares are often easily* obtainable.

[Remspoor]

Matchbox Albion Chieftain. Production ended in 1963.

[Frogchod]

Another Buick has arrived 😁

I was putting it on display when I noticed I already have a 67 Wildcat 🤔

Silver one is from a Spanish part work by Altaya, blue one is a Brooklyn. 

 

[Datsuncog]

Postie brought something earlier...

Early indications were... alarming, though.

But thankfully, all inside was just fine.

Yup, it's the latest from the lads and lasses at Corgi Model Club.

With a foldy-out box thing.

Now, in all honesty I'm not that much of a fan of the E-Type 2+2, finding it a bit humpy compared to the sleek lines of the original fixed-head coupe.

But it is very nicely done, with 'opening everything' and a few nice touches like the detailed dash and spoked wheels.

The engine, although not quite up to modern standards, is a nice stab at the legendary V12.

Good survivors must be scarce, given the fragility of the wing mirrors and exhaust system.

So not maybe one I'm wild about - but very nice all the same.

[sierraman]

Was that the same casting that had Whizwheels fitted? 

[155V6]

WANTED

Has anyone got any Minichamps outer card sleeves laying about?

I've got 2 Pumas without them,and another one on the way

What I'm looking for is the black card outer like the one here

Or even a Ford branded one

They don't have to be from a Puma,or even a Ford,as long as they're the right size.

Let me know if you have anything.

Thanks

[bunglebus]

26 minutes ago, Datsuncog said:

Now, in all honesty I'm not that much of a fan of the E-Type 2+2, finding it a bit humpy compared to the sleek lines of the original fixed-head coupe.

Me either, for the same reasons. The windows are too tall, looks like it's been "tooned".

The original has a track that's too narrow, but that's easily remedied with some phat rimz