Shite in Miniature II

[flat4alfa]

1 hour ago, Datsuncog said:

Jeep FC is an unusual choice to model - other than the Corgi version of the 1960s, I can't think of many other toy representations of this vehicle.

Matchbox might be in-house, but theirs is a different casting

[Datsuncog]

Ah, interesting - I haven't seen either of those Moving Parts releases before.

Kinda like them too, now...

[Tenmil Socket]

There's been a number of transporters on the last few pages. Any interest in this FOC (or make a small donation to the forum funding)?

[barrett]

Anyone on here anywhere near Norwich?

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1256604148348889/

Not sure how old this ad is, but he's asking £25 collection only for this which is a BARG. Please can somebody help me get it??!?!?

[flat4alfa]

8 hours ago, Datsuncog said:

Ah, interesting - I haven't seen either of those Moving Parts releases before.

Kinda like them too, now...

The Matchbox one is intended to be utilitarian but the 2023 70th re-colour does smarten it up I think.  Official model name is '61 Jeep FC-170 which is wrong, as the 170 was the long-wheelbase variation, which the model clearly isn't.

Whereas the Hot Wheels is intended to be an off-roader sport truck thing with a mad Dodge Heliphant engine fitted amidships.  Just look at the differences!  Apparently it was intended to be named Jeep FC Custom and not sure why they didn't. '57 Jeep FC is the assigned model name.  Oh... I can see there being arguments and confusion in the far future

Apart from the Corgi Toys Forward Control Jeep FC-150 efforts from the 1960s we know so well,  modelled to a scale of 1:44 (Cleemput) during 1959-65 and sold 536,000 of them

That's far in excess of the real thing that just managed 30,000 over 9 years of production in its home market.  It was considerably more successful in international markets, being built under license in India and Spain.  Which is likely why there was a longer-wheelbase die-cast effort by Maxwell (India) as the Mahindra Jeep FC 160.  This is a restored example

Mahindra was still producing the Mini Bus variation into the 1990s

Whereas VIASA (Spain) did a full restyle for their Jeep SV model until 1980

Which was modelled in a limited run in resin, at 1:43, by Otera as their Furgón JEEP SV

[FakeConcern]

19 minutes ago, barrett said:

Anyone on here anywhere near Norwich?

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1256604148348889/

Not sure how old this ad is, but he's asking £25 collection only for this which is a BARG. Please can somebody help me get it??!?!?

That looks really nice!

My kids live in Norwich and I'll be there on Thursday to help one of them move, maybe I could get it then  If you can arrange to buy it, we can pick it up at some point fairly easily.

 

[flat4alfa]

I digressed, sorry.  Got caught-up in cubism.  Back to original stylee

Currently available in resin at 1:43 by Autocult is a Swiss Post Office/Telephone livery Willys FC-150 PTT 1956

Previous model run was of their pickup 

Going back into time again, back to the 1960s in fact, Comet (Authenticast, USA) produced a diecast FC Stake Mail Truck with a plow, modelled on a real truck in service.  Distributed through Jeep dealers and at 1:25 scale.

Auburn Rubber (USA) produced (out of rubber no less) a 1:28 scale (my calculation) Jeep FC pickup, complete with driver and passenger heads in the windows

Over in Europe, Tomte Laerdal (Norway) produced their 1:43 vinyl model of a wrecker truck complete with sitting figure in the rear, looking lost

NP (Norddeutsche Plastik, Germany) also produced a 1:43 wrecker, in plastic

Smaller at approx 1:65 (my calculation) under the Tootsietoy Midgets range, was a little diecast Dump named Jeep Truck

Smaller still was the plastic EKO (Spain) 1:87 HO scale Willys Jeep FC-150 1956

Anguplas (Spain) also in 1:87 HO in plastic in various colours

[andrew e]

Why did so many model it? Did it look modern back in the late 50’s?

[flat4alfa]

Everything Forward-Control / Cab-Over-Engine seemed the future, the main selling point being space-efficiency and compactness.  The FC was the first complete new design since the 1940s from Willys and involved designer Brooks Stevens.  

 

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Two Jeep FC were built to do the 1960 Anglo-African Trans-World Safari.  Modified 170 cab-and-chassis units were shipped to Cape Town from the US.  Then they were built into comprehensive living quarters and equipment fit-out.  Derek Linton from Hampshire led the 9-vehicle convoy.

So Corgi created a prototype

[danthecapriman]

This makes 3 of these in my collection!

It’s in pretty decent condition really, but the paint is extremely faded. Looks like it’s been sat in the sun for a long time. 

[Datsuncog]

Oh, nice - Hong Kong-made Dinky?

[flat4alfa]

The Dinky Lincoln were made in GB at 1:43, not one of the 'inherited' Spot-On 1:42 designs

[danthecapriman]

GB made.

With steering too. Nice looking lump under the hood too.

[danthecapriman]

Got this too. 
Damaged roof rack and the clear case it comes in was cracked but that made it cheaper. Won’t be needing them though as this will be going in the stripper and joining my SEB fleet!

[flat4alfa]

Don't throw away the figures

[danthecapriman]

10 minutes ago, flat4alfa said:

Don't throw away the figures

Why?

I could paint them in SEB overalls!

[flat4alfa]

4 hours ago, Datsuncog said:

Oh, nice - Hong Kong-made Dinky?

The Dinky 'Hong Kong Six', designed/produced in Hong Kong during 1964 at the Spot-On scale of 1/42, using Spot-on Wheels, continued production to 1967.  All tooling is believed lost.

57-001 Buick Riviera

57-002 Chevrolet Corvair Monza

57-003 Chevrolet Impala

57-004 Oldsmobile 88

57-005 Ford Thunderbird

57-006 Nash Rambler Classic

The most common find is the Impala.  I happen to have two of those.

The most valuable, in any condition, seems to be the Oldsmobile.  As a result, I don't.

[danthecapriman]

5 minutes ago, flat4alfa said:

The Dinky 'Hong Kong Six', designed/produced in Hong Kong during 1964 at the Spot-On scale of 1/42, using Spot-on Wheels, were produced 1965-68.  All tooling is believed lost.

57-001 Buick Riviera

57-002 Chevrolet Corvair Monza

57-003 Chevrolet Impala

57-004 Oldsmobile 88

57-005 Ford Thunderbird

57-006 Nash Rambler Classic

The most common find is the Impala.  I happen to have two of those.

The most valuable, in any condition, seems to be the Oldsmobile.  As a result, I don't.

I’ve only got 1 and 3. Although I did nearly get a really nice 6 a few months ago but some bum hole sniped me at the last second.

[flat4alfa]

11 minutes ago, danthecapriman said:

Why?

I could paint them in SEB overalls!

Oh!  You wore sparkly evening dresses on jobs under your overalls did you?  Well I never

Major Anya Amasova (Barbara Bach) just rang, to confirm you did.

Only when it was a bit warm out though, she said.

[danthecapriman]

1 minute ago, flat4alfa said:

Oh!  You wore sparkly evening dresses on jobs under your overalls did you?  Well I never

Major Anya Amasova (Barbara Bach) just rang to confirm you did.

When it was a bit warm out.

Hey, I wasn’t responsible for company dress code! It was simply my job to comply.😅

[Tenmil Socket]

Much want but in Alicante

[Datsuncog]

Poundstretcher continues to stock up with some pricey-ish older Matchbox longcards:

Think these are at least a couple of years old now.

Also some early 2023 boxed ones, which I kinda like more than the blister card examples:

I guess they remind me of the Lesney era ones from my very early memories.

Plus, easier to store.

I'm hopeful that in a few weeks these will all be OMFG HALF PRICE!!! and then you can all see how abysmally weak-willed I am.

Oh, and there was a Super Chase Corvette there too. Anyone want it?

[Datsuncog]

I also reunited Friday's Super Kings K-24 Scammell Container Truck with a plastic box container I had lying around.

Rather like the earlier all-metal LEP container version, the box sits quite high on this - but I still like it.

It's not in perfect shape, but I reckon it's clean enough.

I do love the paint on this one. Very lustrous.

The Michelotti styling is just lovely on this. It really is one of my favourite toy trucks.

Good to have one again.

I really need to find a Corgi Major Scammell too...

[bunglebus]

45 minutes ago, Datsuncog said:

Oh, and there was a Super Chase Corvette there too. Anyone want it?

Hell yes!

[Datsuncog]

Will pop it in with your Hot Wheels Race Day chase car!

I appear to be on a roll, of sorts.

[junkyarddog]

Some recent finds in no particular order. 

Matchbox Model A in slightly unusual red.

Tomica Lotus Europa. 

Matchbox DAF container truck.

A brace of Corgi Minis in two different flavours. 

Slightly worse for wear Dinky Police Mini,that looks like it's been rammed.

Slightly disappointing Lone Star Corvair. 

Dinky Range Rover ambulance. 

Lastly this quite tidy Corgi AMC Pacer.

You like this lot Smoll Eddy?

"Party time,Excellent M8"

 

[junkyarddog]

I've got loads of these,but if I see more I buy them regardless of condition!🙄

Yellow base,and a er...um...not so yellow base No70 dodge dragster. 

I got these in the slightly posher version of our Poundland.

Welly Citroen DS.

Plus a Renault 16!!!

You like these Eddy?

"I am @Junkman M8"

[bunglebus]

Exciting news, the unit previously occupied by Wilko (RIP) in my town is going to be a One Below - possibly the most southern one? I only see them when I go up the country normally. What with the huge House of Fraser site becoming The Range as of December, I'm going to be spoilt for choice when it comes to die cast hunting. Maybe.

[Split_Pin]

13 minutes ago, bunglebus said:

Exciting news, the unit previously occupied by Wilko (RIP) in my town is going to be a One Below - possibly the most southern one? I only see them when I go up the country normally. What with the huge House of Fraser site becoming The Range as of December, I'm going to be spoilt for choice when it comes to die cast hunting. Maybe.

One Below have just shut down their branch in Cumbernauld, but then it was located in the deadest of dead malls.

They rarely had any HM or MB, just those generic Teamsterz cars, which make my teeth itch.

[junkyarddog]

I quite like the Cartoonish look of this Hotwheels Pontiac GTO.

Reminds me of the matchbox Pi-eyed Piper.

Think I'm right Smoll Eddy?

  "I'll be The Judge of that M8"