Shite in Miniature II

[sierraman]

11 hours ago, morrisoxide said:

Now that's an idea for a door!

Aye, I do like Saltburn. I got them from a tiny popup market at the train station, last time I got a Zylmex Ford pickup.

Have you experienced the delights of the funicular railway yet and that stuff they sell that looks like that padding you get inside the door casings? 

[eddyramrod]

2 minutes ago, Tenmil Socket said:

Nice haul!

How you getting on with the Sierra’s?

Interested in the Escort van if you’re ever getting rid?

Sierras: I'll do some photos later today to show you.

Escort: that one's gone on the shelf but I have a couple of others we could talk about if you really want one...

[sutty2006]

Does anyone know if the HOT/COLD hotwheels or matchbox still exist? 
 

I remember them from my youth, when hot water applied they changed colour. Can they still be found? Are they still available? I’ve bought Arthur a car wash from hotwheels but the cars need to be painted. 

[morrisoxide]

4 hours ago, sierraman said:

Have you experienced the delights of the funicular railway yet and that stuff they sell that looks like that padding you get inside the door casings? 

I've been on it a few times, it has a nice old charm to it. Quite clever how they work. I've been on two others in Scarborough too.

[bunglebus]

4 hours ago, sutty2006 said:

Does anyone know if the HOT/COLD hotwheels or matchbox still exist? 
 

I remember them from my youth, when hot water applied they changed colour. Can they still be found? Are they still available? I’ve bought Arthur a car wash from hotwheels but the cars need to be painted. 

Hot Wheels Color Shifters are still a thing, normal cars and monster trucks.

Smyths and Entertainer stock them.

[sutty2006]

22 minutes ago, bunglebus said:

Hot Wheels Color Shifters are still a thing, normal cars and monster trucks.

Smyths and Entertainer stock them.

We have a colour shifter that shifted but won’t shift back 😢

[bunglebus]

1 hour ago, sutty2006 said:

We have a colour shifter that shifted but won’t shift back 😢

Most of the older 80s 90s ones with metal bodies usually don't work anymore, but Matchbox and MC Toys ones are usually ok.

Was having trouble pasting links in earlier but it seems to be working now, so here's a modern plastic body Fish'd N Chip'd Jaguar 

1993 Color FX T-Bird that still works 

As does this Camaro

Similarly coloured Probe funny car

Modern Majorette VW monster truck 

MC Toys

Here are some of the metal body Hot Wheels versions, always found just stuck somewhere between the two colours

Oh and here's one I made

 

[bunglebus]

And now for something completely different. Lone Star factory in 1965

https://www.britishpathe.com/asset/87875/?fbclid=IwY2xjawFvplNleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHbS1tK-V0WqysO9WUXM504-cXZjATikfFOPQ1jfv8S3oY7iASfMJi14wig_aem_4LAo2-5l1_MYQV-3DkzgBA

[sutty2006]

12 minutes ago, bunglebus said:

 

   

 

  

 

Yeah that’s the one I had!! Still have it somewhere but like you say, stuck between two colours. 

[Spottedlaurel]

Went to a 1:1 car meet yesterday. Managed to sell a few of my duplicate HWs on my stall, more than I purchased! Bought these:

The turquoise Celica might be a duplicate, but I certainly don't have the older release yellow one (from 2012).

Not seen this series before. Others shown on the back of the card are non-Japanese.

Also seen there, in the rear window of a Mk1 Capri:

 

Silver and black Majorette Mk2 a nicer colour scheme than the two I have. Are what appear to be Corgi Mk3s in bronze and gold original?

[FakeConcern]

We didn't get to a boot fair today as the nearer ones have finished, but we did get to a market the other day where Mrs Concern bought a Corgi SRN1 for 50p

It seems to have all the bits

It's quite clever as it has three sprung ball bearings to run along on giving it a faux air ride

As we were in I tried to get a few project closer to completion, I've been working on this since someone posted the Hot Wheels Mirafiori Transport Team on here (which I loved the look of) and I picked up the very broken Hot Wheels Mebetoys 131

It took me a while to get a Ritmo/Strada in the correct scale, I had two others both marked 1/43 and they dwarfed the 131 so I was pleased to get a slightly broken Dinky/Solido one

Now I've got so far I'm stuck for what tractor unit to use as I only have the usual Corgi Bedfords, H Cab, Scammell, Mack and Berliet. Any suggestions?

Also I'd like to add another car or two and have some Lancias and Alfas, but I cant remember if they were part of the Fiat group at the time. Obviously I could google it, but where's the fun in that?

I've nearly finished the charity shop Dinky Capri and being stuck for lights I tried setting some jewels in blue tac to see how it would work before putting them on in glue or filler, what do you think?

Two Corgi Elans painted in negative colours

and the Norev Renner 12 has had the door and bonnet painted and left to harden while I work on making a grill

[bunglebus]

33 minutes ago, Spottedlaurel said:

Not seen this series before. Others shown on the back of the card are non-Japanese

The Road Trippin series used to pop up in Poundland from time to time. I think there were quite a few different castings, some appear more often than others

 

 

 

[danthecapriman]

32 minutes ago, FakeConcern said:

We didn't get to a boot fair today as the nearer ones have finished, but we did get to a market the other day where Mrs Concern bought a Corgi SRN1 for 50p

It seems to have all the bits

It's quite clever as it has three sprung ball bearings to run along on giving it a faux air ride

As we were in I tried to get a few project closer to completion, I've been working on this since someone posted the Hot Wheels Mirafiori Transport Team on here (which I loved the look of) and I picked up the very broken Hot Wheels Mebetoys 131

It took me a while to get a Ritmo/Strada in the correct scale, I had two others both marked 1/43 and they dwarfed the 131 so I was pleased to get a slightly broken Dinky/Solido one

Now I've got so far I'm stuck for what tractor unit to use as I only have the usual Corgi Bedfords, H Cab, Scammell, Mack and Berliet. Any suggestions?

Also I'd like to add another car or two and have some Lancias and Alfas, but I cant remember if they were part of the Fiat group at the time. Obviously I could google it, but where's the fun in that?

I've nearly finished the charity shop Dinky Capri and being stuck for lights I tied setting some jewels in blue tac to see how it would work before putting them on in glue or filler, what do you think?

Two Corgi Elans painted in negative colours

and the Norev Renner 12 has had the door and bonnet painted and left to harden while I work on making a grill

Lookin good @FakeConcern

Probably the Berliet tractor would be the most likely out of those to haul the Fiat trailer. Although in reality it’d probably be a Fiat/Iveco tractor… or maybe even a Deutz? There must be a suitable European truck cab out there that could be modified or grafted onto a Corgi chassis to match the trailer?

Capri lights look great!

I got a Fiat of my own the other day and a BMW with it!

[andy18s]

The Lancia Stratos was run beside the 131 in factory teams,so you should be ok...

[FakeConcern]

45 minutes ago, danthecapriman said:

Lookin good @FakeConcern

Probably the Berliet tractor would be the most likely out of those to haul the Fiat trailer. Although in reality it’d probably be a Fiat/Iveco tractor… or maybe even a Deutz? There must be a suitable European truck cab out there that could be modified or grafted onto a Corgi chassis to match the trailer?

Capri lights look great!

I got a Fiat of my own the other day and a BMW with it!

I like the look of the FIAT & BMW, what make are they?

Any suggestions for more suitable cabs to look out for as I know next to nothing about model trucks (or real ones).

6 minutes ago, andy18s said:

The Lancia Stratos was run beside the 131 in factory teams,so you should be ok...

That's interesting, I think I have a Bburago Stratos...

[andy18s]

Iirc Marku Alen insisted on driving his old Stratos for a few events whilst he was signed up with Fiat.

[eddyramrod]

Any Lancia of the period (Betas, Stratos eg) will be fine with the Fiats.  I think Alfa joined the party somewhat later.

A unit to haul them with might be a bit more difficult.  There's the Corgi Berliet which is easily available, but of course is French;  also Dinky did a Mercedes cab on a rigid chassis, but that tends to run a bit dearer.  And of course is German.  It occurs to me that if you can afford to go looking for them, there might be something suitable in the 60s French Dinky range.  I'm not familiar enough with it to offer specifics but it seems likely they would have included other European rigs.

[Split_Pin]

1 hour ago, FakeConcern said:

stuck for what tractor unit to use

You could try finding an 'Old Cars' Iveco. It's about 1/43 scale so roughly the same size as the Ford Transcontinental.

[danthecapriman]

18 minutes ago, FakeConcern said:

I like the look of the FIAT & BMW, what make are they?

Any suggestions for more suitable cabs to look out for as I know next to nothing about model trucks (or real ones).

That's interesting, I think I have a Bburago Stratos...

They’re partwork unbranded ones, so probably at least something to do with IXO which many seem to be!

The biggest problem you’ll have with a tractor unit for your trailer is finding something in the right scale. Those Corgi Major trucks are an odd scale. A bit of googling suggests they’re between 1:56 and 1:47 depending on age and the exact model. Which isn’t a very common scale! A 1:43 size truck will look massive next to the old Corgi trailer!

Would a Matchbox Superkings Iveco cab modified to become a tractor unit work? 
Im not sure on the scale of them, but being an Iveco it’s part of the Fiat family.

[danthecapriman]

3 minutes ago, Split_Pin said:

You could try finding an 'Old Cars' Iveco. It's about 1/43 scale so roughly the same size as the Ford Transcontinental.

I’ve got the cab from one sat here in my spares box if anyone should want it?

 

[Split_Pin]

Speaking of 1/43 trucks, this seems too good to be true?

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/196063244111?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=ojhvjWsHTFW&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=ZRO7rX7WRjq&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

 

[Split_Pin]

3 minutes ago, danthecapriman said:

Matchbox Superkings Iveco cab modified to become a tractor unit work? 

They made those in 2 liveries, Ferrari and Porsche. I always wanted that set!

You steered it with the exhaust stacks!

[eddyramrod]

11 hours ago, Tenmil Socket said:

Nice haul!

How you getting on with the Sierra’s?

Interested in the Escort van if you’re ever getting rid?

Sierras then, first the Bburago Sapphire...

I know the colour isn't quite right for Spender's car, but it's gone in the Screen collection as that.  I really didn't want to buy another shade of grey for my paint cupboard.  I disapprove of grey cars.

And I think we all remember the horrible Poo Brown XR...

I need to find or make a tail spoiler for it.  Until then it can't escape my bench, where it sits in a holding area.

[danthecapriman]

1 minute ago, Split_Pin said:

Speaking of 1/43 trucks, this seems too good to be true?

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/196063244111?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=ojhvjWsHTFW&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=ZRO7rX7WRjq&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

 

It’s real & genuine. I’ve ordered a couple of those and the Dodge C38T artic from that seller and received them!

Theyre perfect for chassis and trailer donors for my custom made trucks!!

[Split_Pin]

Actually, on reading up on them, they had the normal steering via the beacons. I'm sure there was one where you steered it with the exhaust  stacks which were joined together in the middle and they worked in a kind of see-saw action. What one was that?

[danthecapriman]

Just now, Split_Pin said:

Actually, on reading up on them, they had the normal steering via the beacons. I'm sure there was one where you steered it with the exhaust  stacks which were joined together in the middle and they worked in a kind of see-saw action. What ine was that?

I can vaguely recall that exhaust stack steering but can’t think what it was on.

The type where you press the beacon lights I do remember well, as I had an artic of some kind like that, and 3 of the Iveco’s - two tippers and a tanker.

[FakeConcern]

8 minutes ago, danthecapriman said:

They’re partwork unbranded ones, so probably at least something to do with IXO which many seem to be!

The biggest problem you’ll have with a tractor unit for your trailer is finding something in the right scale. Those Corgi Major trucks are an odd scale. A bit of googling suggests they’re between 1:56 and 1:47 depending on age and the exact model. Which isn’t a very common scale! A 1:43 size truck will look massive next to the old Corgi trailer!

Would a Matchbox Superkings Iveco cab modified to become a tractor unit work? 
Im not sure on the scale of them, but being an Iveco it’s part of the Fiat family.

Van Cleemput claims almost all of the Corgi Majors are 1/48. You're quite right as the Dinky Merc and AEC? are huge.

7 minutes ago, danthecapriman said:

I’ve got the cab from one sat here in my spares box if anyone should want it?

 

If you think it could work for me then yes please!

[danthecapriman]

@FakeConcern

Ive got a few spare truck cabs laying around in my spares box. Tomorrow I’ll get some pics of them if you are anyone else fancy any.

Theyre all European trucks we didn’t get in the UK.

[danthecapriman]

Just now, FakeConcern said:

Van Cleemput claims almost all of the Corgi Majors are 1/48. You're quite right as the Dinky Merc and AEC? are huge.

If you think it could work for me then yes please!

Dinky AEC is pretty much bang on 1:43. The wheels are under scale but the basic cab is to 1:43.

Ill get you some pics tomorrow with a ruler so you can get a rough idea of sizes.

[danthecapriman]

@FakeConcern truck cabs!

Or anyone else who might want one!?

Old Cars Iveco. I’m not sure I’ve ever had the grill though…

Renault/Saviem Super Galion (red) & Pegaso (yellow).

Deutz. Headlights are with it.

Berliet, wings are with it.

Citroen.

Dodge (Barrieros) C38T

Renault/Saviem Galion.