Shite in Miniature II

[FakeConcern]

3 hours ago, bunglebus said:

Huh. Casting difference on the spare tyre

Also there's a hole in the body behind the tyre too - I thought it was where someone's drilled the base off, as it's now screwed on. There's a hole at the back I've not seen on my others either

But the donor has something attached behind the spare tyre too. I'll be interested to compare them when it arrives 

Looking good, very strange to see the different spare tyres, I can't remember what the one I had as a kid was like.

I've been on the lookout for one of these for ages, but no luck yet.

[bunglebus]

Think this is my forth! Annoyingly not one of them has had the driver's door trim in place, at least this latest one has the passenger side still

 

[andy18s]

A new collection kicks off here this week,with a Zhiguli being the first offering.

I'm planning on just picking up a few here and there as there's over 80 on the series..

The Golf and Corsa will do for now.

[Tenmil Socket]

1 hour ago, andy18s said:

A new collection kicks off here this week,with a Zhiguli being the first offering.

I'm planning on just picking up a few here and there as there's over 80 on the series..

The Golf and Corsa will do for now.

I like the green Nova (Corsa).

[Tenmil Socket]

Matchbox 1:57 - Skoda 130 LR - 1986

'Hey boss, why's everyone bent over faffing with those when I have 2 number 44's ready to go here!'.

[bunglebus]

Remember the Garry Trotter Anglia?

I gave it a bit of a makeover

Filed the door window apartures out to a slightly more acceptable size, wheel swap and a bit of detail. However - it has a party trick: expose it to UV or sunlight (none available today sadly) and it does this

That was achieved with some photochromatic pigment mixed into clearcoat and airbrushed on - impossible to see where it's gone or how thick so some areas go a darker purple than others, but it's a really fun effect.

This casting is a right pig to re-assemble thanks to the tension spring for the doors, what a fight that was!

Ooh actually even overcast daylight works, cool

[andy18s]

27 minutes ago, Tenmil Socket said:

I like the green Nova (Corsa).

The first 10,although the Zhiguli and Zastava have been swapped it seems.

[Datsuncog]

26 minutes ago, andy18s said:

The first 10,although the Zhiguli and Zastava have been swapped it seems.

Nice collection; seems a few of these have been issued before by DeAgostini for collections marketed in other countries, but always good to see them get another outing again. Mk2 Golf would be my pick from the initial 10!

Might give @IronStar a chance to pick up a Yugo Florida in 1/43 scale for not too much cash, if they're also available from online sellers?

[andy18s]

3 minutes ago, Datsuncog said:

 

Might give @IronStar a chance to pick up a Yugo Florida in 1/43 scale for not too much cash, if they're also available from online sellers?

The 2.99 Zhiguli is already being listed by resellers for only 14.99......

[IronStar]

1 hour ago, andy18s said:

The first 10,although the Zhiguli and Zastava have been swapped it seems.

We had these here, all snatched by resellers on day 1.  I flat out refuse to pay scalper pricing on any of the Zastavas, but I guess similar thing will happen over there.

[andy18s]

I don't mind trying to grab any if anyone wants them, posting them out is the main problem as I wouldn't trust the BG post office at all.

[IronStar]

5 minutes ago, andy18s said:

I don't mind trying to grab any if anyone wants them, posting them out is the main problem as I wouldn't trust the BG post office at all.

I’d love Yugo and Florida if you don’t mind! I guess they will be less desirable there so easier to buy

[andy18s]

No problem. AFAIK the Golf will be  €5 when it drops,then the rest will be €10..

[danthecapriman]

As alluded to in my previous post about the artic trailer I was modifying into a flatbed, it needs a tractor unit…

A while back I got myself a nice 3D printed GUY J4t kit. It’s designed for model railway use as a static model really but with O gauge and 1:43 being the same it provides a good cab model. I sold the chassis parts on to recoup a bit of the purchase cost.   
So I decided to adapt the 3D printed cab onto the heavily modified chassis from one of the IXO based truck donors I’ve got, in a similar way to that AEC Ergomatic 8x4 I’m still building.

Heres the tractor unit loosely assembled. 
I’ve had to completely remove the original (Dodge C38T) cab mounting plate so the new GUY parts fit. Scratch built fuel tank from plastic sections and wire, moved the 5th wheel coupling forward, new trailer guide plates etc etc.

   
And with its trailer,

Still loads to do of course! I’m really enjoying building these!! Shame nobody will pay me to sit and do it!

Heres the truck I’m vaguely modelling it from.

 

[danthecapriman]

2 hours ago, andy18s said:

The first 10,although the Zhiguli and Zastava have been swapped it seems.

Oooh, definitely something I’ll be following! 
Have you got a link for it? I couldn’t find anything when I looked.

The Golf is definitely one I’d like…

[Zie]

Glow in the dark set for £25 in ASDA. 

[andy18s]

37 minutes ago, danthecapriman said:

Oooh, definitely something I’ll be following! 
Have you got a link for it? I couldn’t find anything when I looked.

The Golf is definitely one I’d like…

https://www.deagostini.com/bg/kolektsionerski-artikuli/legendarni-avtomobili-v-umalen-mashtab

[sheffcortinacentre]

8 hours ago, Tenmil Socket said:

Matchbox 1:57 - Skoda 130 LR - 1986

'Hey boss, why's everyone bent over faffing with those when I have 2 number 44's ready to go here!'.

They were often class winners.

[sierraman]

Any interest in this for £6 posted? Missing the wiper. 

[Datsuncog]

Quick speedrun through the Tesco/ Entertainer hellscape yesterday didn't exactly set my heart a-thumping.

Plenty of Matchbox in stock, but they're still just the same old mid-2023 releases we've seen in multiple stores for over a year now.

I mean, there's still some decent castings to be found in there - but there can't be many collectors who haven't had their fill of this lot already. And are there many kiddies buying them, at these prices?

Hot Wheels are a slightly less ancient mix, but the same feeling applies. And why buy for £2.40 in Tesco, when Home Bargains do them for £1.49 and Poundland have them on long-term offer for just a pound (and presumably aren't making a loss on them, either)?

I haven't seen any new HW Premiums on the pegs here since the summer; many of them are reduced a bit, but I've either already got them, or I don't much want them.

One thing seems likely, though: there won't be any new Mattel stuff gracing the shelves until the old stuff sells through. And that might take quite a while yet.

These Majorettes were new, though:

A little lairy for my tastes, perhaps, but quite striking.

Strong money for an impulse purchase at £6 a throw, but with opening bits, bonus clip-on accessories and an extra box, there's a lot to like.

I think the Suzuki Carry and Toyota HiAce appealed to me most out of the six.

I've seen this range previously in some of the bigger branches of Sainsbury's, while out hunting for Matchbox Moving Parts, but this is the first time I've seen any Majos pop up in the TescoTainer aisle.

Back in the pre-Entertainer days, there were some Jada Pink Slips stocked (which I believe were Majorette castings) - though I don't believe I've seen any Majorettes stocked in stand-alone branches of The Entertainer either. Siku, yes - but not Majorette. Hmm.

Ah well. It's not like I need any more models...

[Split_Pin]

1 hour ago, sierraman said:

Any interest in this for £6 posted? Missing the wiper. 

I've bought too many models recently including a big Technic set but sod it, go on then. I don't have that one.

[sierraman]

21 minutes ago, Split_Pin said:

I've bought too many models recently including a big Technic set but sod it, go on then. I don't have that one.

I’m assuming you are at the same address, I’ll stick it in post in next few days

Cheers

[Split_Pin]

14 minutes ago, sierraman said:

I’m assuming you are at the same address, I’ll stick it in post in next few days

Cheers

Yeah I'm still there!

Funds sent.

[Tenmil Socket]

Just had a small job lot delivered that I recently won on eBay for £7 with free postage. The postage was almost £4.

 

[Split_Pin]

Well you can't leave us hanging!!

[Tenmil Socket]

1 hour ago, Split_Pin said:

Well you can't leave us hanging!!

Currently at work but will open it up at lunch... nothing exciting though!

I only bought it for one of the cars.

Edit: actually it was for 2 of the cars.

[Tenmil Socket]

FFS, I’m a bit gutted… this car was particularly dusty and whilst cleaning it with a baby wipe I’ve broken the front bumper. It’s lasted 42 years intact and then numb nuts here, with the best intentions, breaks it 😩

I might invest in a sonic bath 🤔

[Noel Tidybeard]

21 hours ago, danthecapriman said:

As alluded to in my previous post about the artic trailer I was modifying into a flatbed, it needs a tractor unit…

A while back I got myself a nice 3D printed GUY J4t kit. It’s designed for model railway use as a static model really but with O gauge and 1:43 being the same it provides a good cab model. I sold the chassis parts on to recoup a bit of the purchase cost.   
So I decided to adapt the 3D printed cab onto the heavily modified chassis from one of the IXO based truck donors I’ve got, in a similar way to that AEC Ergomatic 8x4 I’m still building.

Heres the tractor unit loosely assembled. 
I’ve had to completely remove the original (Dodge C38T) cab mounting plate so the new GUY parts fit. Scratch built fuel tank from plastic sections and wire, moved the 5th wheel coupling forward, new trailer guide plates etc etc.

   
And with its trailer,

Still loads to do of course! I’m really enjoying building these!! Shame nobody will pay me to sit and do it!

Heres the truck I’m vaguely modelling it from.

 

looks good, but to my eye the 5th wheel is too far forward & would more or less be over the axle

[Christine]

4 hours ago, Datsuncog said:

Quick speedrun through the Tesco/ Entertainer hellscape yesterday didn't exactly set my heart a-thumping.

Plenty of Matchbox in stock, but they're still just the same old mid-2023 releases we've seen in multiple stores for over a year now.

I mean, there's still some decent castings to be found in there - but there can't be many collectors who haven't had their fill of this lot already. And are there many kiddies buying them, at these prices?

Hot Wheels are a slightly less ancient mix, but the same feeling applies. And why buy for £2.40 in Tesco, when Home Bargains do them for £1.49 and Poundland have them on long-term offer for just a pound (and presumably aren't making a loss on them, either)?

I haven't seen any new HW Premiums on the pegs here since the summer; many of them are reduced a bit, but I've either already got them, or I don't much want them.

One thing seems likely, though: there won't be any new Mattel stuff gracing the shelves until the old stuff sells through. And that might take quite a while yet.

These Majorettes were new, though:

A little lairy for my tastes, perhaps, but quite striking.

Strong money for an impulse purchase at £6 a throw, but with opening bits, bonus clip-on accessories and an extra box, there's a lot to like.

I think the Suzuki Carry and Toyota HiAce appealed to me most out of the six.

I've seen this range previously in some of the bigger branches of Sainsbury's, while out hunting for Matchbox Moving Parts, but this is the first time I've seen any Majos pop up in the TescoTainer aisle.

Back in the pre-Entertainer days, there were some Jada Pink Slips stocked (which I believe were Majorette castings) - though I don't believe I've seen any Majorettes stocked in stand-alone branches of The Entertainer either. Siku, yes - but not Majorette. Hmm.

Ah well. It's not like I need any more models...

Corr !   Can you get  me the  Honda civic ek9 ? 

[andy18s]

My Portuguese colleague came though again and located a Mercury Comet Gt for me,something I've been looking out for ever since Gas Monkey built the Vomit Comet..

Nicely detailed own the the tiny little badges everywhere.

Everyone knows the TransAm,Charger and Camaro but these seem to have slipped under the radar..