Shite in Miniature II

[bunglebus]

A weirdo arrived in the form of this Italian CGGC Porsche 

[Tenmil Socket]

The XR2 definitely needs smaller wheels! 

[bunglebus]

  On 06/01/2025 at 16:27, Tenmil Socket said:

The XR2 definitely needs smaller wheels! 

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It's a bit of a problem as most are the same diameter, or so much smaller they'd look lost

[155V6]

A well packed PinBox arrived today,thanks Iain!

First was the Vanguards Lotus Cortina MK 2I always preferred these to the MK 1,& it's nice to see one in a colour that's not white

Next was the Oxford BTCC VectraI'm not a big fan of the road cars,but I've followed the BTCC since about 1990,& this was from the period when I still used to get to a few races

Lastly,the Realtoy DTM Opel CalibraThese are really nice castings,they have separate racing seats,& the race versions have a seperate roll cage.I've got a few Alfa 155s from the same period,& like this they're let down a bit by the wheels.Easily sorted though

Here with one of the AlfasI just need to find a rear wing for the Calibra now

If anyone has got any of these two,or the race versions that they don't want,please let me know.I'm also looking for the Mercedes C Class in the same series.

 

[bunglebus]

  On 06/01/2025 at 18:04, 155V6 said:

 it's nice to see one in a colour that's not white

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Is that Aquatic Jade? Beautiful colour, my dad's 1600E was that shade. Only seen it on MK2 Cortinas and very rarely on a MK1 Escort 

[155V6]

  On 06/01/2025 at 18:08, bunglebus said:

Is that Aquatic Jade? Beautiful colour, my dad's 1600E was that shade. Only seen it on MK2 Cortinas and very rarely on a MK1 Escort 

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Yes

[quicksilver]

  On 06/01/2025 at 12:00, MiniMinorMk3 said:

 

 

Here's just a few from my 1/36 Mini hoard.

 

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Those last two are odd - they're obviously meant to be models of the year 2000 Mini press cars but with W instead of the correct V-prefix plates. The gold one is clearly V203 LOE, the only RHD example of the export-only Knightsbridge edition, which is still alive and well on the show scene.

 

[quicksilver]

  On 05/01/2025 at 08:36, Lord Sterling said:

Got this delivered yesterday. Dinky Princess:

Also, got this for sale. Not overly fond of it. £5er including postage?

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Dinky certainly made a better job of Reynard than Oxford Diecast did last year.

It's a nice metallic coppery-browny-red but too dark to be Reynard. Oxford obviously have trouble with this colour and at least it's better than their attempt at a Reynard Mini that came out red.

[Tenmil Socket]

  On 06/01/2025 at 17:27, bunglebus said:

It's a bit of a problem as most are the same diameter, or so much smaller they'd look lost

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What would Matchbox 8 dots look like? Similar to pepperpots…

[FakeConcern]

We got in late today and found three interesting parcels on the doorstep (actually pushed under the back gate, but you know what I mean!).

First from @Tenmil Socket swapped for some tat I didn't want a few lovely Citroens

They're all pretty nice, but I think the Solido GS is my fave, I need to compare it to my Norev version

Another swap for the Bburago 1/24 Alfa with @Split_Pin was this Super Kings Jag

It's a very impressive model and much better condition than I was expecting

Thanks again to two excellent AS forum members!

The third box was a totally unexpected extra birthday present from Mrs Concern

A really nice hefty model with opening everything

It even has some tennis racquets in the boot!

[Split_Pin]

The Jag and the contemporary BMW 7 Series have the trickiest opening bonnets ever! The only reason I sold this one is because I have a boxed burgundy example which is the same as the one I had as a kid.

I think the late 1980s Superkings models are among my favourites of all. The Jag, 7 Series, Cosworth and the amazingly heavy Rolls Silver Spirit are fantastic. The Transit MK3 and Bedford CF are great too, plus some brilliant trucks too.

[Spottedlaurel]

With thanks to @bunglebus for this lot which arrived today:

I do seem to have a few of the Cefiro, this is probably the nicest so far.

And some more kits from an online seller:

Great kits, very nice artwork.

[Spottedlaurel]

Got the Monogram TR7 finished last night:

 

 

 

Was a fun thing to do, great to (just) get it finished before the end of my Christmas break. Will sit nicely in the cabinet alongside the Datsun 280ZXs and Mazda RX7.

[bunglebus]

  On 06/01/2025 at 22:12, Spottedlaurel said:

With thanks to @bunglebus for this lot which arrived today:

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I can't take all the credit, @andrew e supplied the Majorette 

[Spottedlaurel]

  On 07/01/2025 at 04:51, bunglebus said:

I can't take all the credit, @andrew e supplied the Majorette 

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Oh yes, thanks @andrew e too

[sierraman]

  On 06/01/2025 at 21:28, Split_Pin said:

The Jag and the contemporary BMW 7 Series have the trickiest opening bonnets ever! The only reason I sold this one is because I have a boxed burgundy example which is the same as the one I had as a kid.

I think the late 1980s Superkings models are among my favourites of all. The Jag, 7 Series, Cosworth and the amazingly heavy Rolls Silver Spirit are fantastic. The Transit MK3 and Bedford CF are great too, plus some brilliant trucks too.

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The Mercedes 190E 2.5 was a highlight as well. I’ve got the standard, taxi and the touring car one. 

[Tenmil Socket]

  On 06/01/2025 at 21:28, Split_Pin said:

The Jag and the contemporary BMW 7 Series have the trickiest opening bonnets ever! The only reason I sold this one is because I have a boxed burgundy example which is the same as the one I had as a kid.

I think the late 1980s Superkings models are among my favourites of all. The Jag, 7 Series, Cosworth and the amazingly heavy Rolls Silver Spirit are fantastic. The Transit MK3 and Bedford CF are great too, plus some brilliant trucks too.

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Shittin’ Nora, I didn’t even know the Transit Superkings existed!

 

 

[MiniMinorMk3]

 

  On 06/01/2025 at 19:07, quicksilver said:

Those last two are odd - they're obviously meant to be models of the year 2000 Mini press cars but with W instead of the correct V-prefix plates. The gold one is clearly V203 LOE, the only RHD example of the export-only Knightsbridge edition, which is still alive and well on the show scene.

 

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Yes Rover had a run of press cars with LOE plates.

The Amaranth Corgi is wrong as the actual car was Tahiti Blue.

Also my example if a pre production version. The Corgi release of teh Amarant car has a T prefix plate and chrome grille.

The Kensington I have has the correct for Corgi issue W prefix

[Split_Pin]

  On 07/01/2025 at 12:44, MiniMinorMk3 said:

 

Yes Rover had a run of press cars with LOE plates.

The Amaranth Corgi is wrong as the actual car was Tahiti Blue.

Also my example if a pre production version. The Corgi release of teh Amarant car has a T prefix plate and chrome grille.

The Kensington I have has the correct for Corgi issue W prefix

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Interesting on the blue one, it always irked me that the prefix was changed to a T. Also, the headlights on mine have badly yellowed.

[Split_Pin]

  On 07/01/2025 at 12:10, Tenmil Socket said:

Shittin’ Nora, I didn’t even know the Transit Superkings existed!

 

 

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Yep, SWB with the highest roof option on that wheelbase. The Corgi one was the uncommon LWB with single wheels.

[Tenmil Socket]

  On 07/01/2025 at 12:59, Split_Pin said:

Yep, SWB with the highest roof option on that wheelbase. The Corgi one was the uncommon LWB with single wheels.

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I want one now! 

[bunglebus]

Had a couple of bits turn up today. Quite difficult to photograph New Ray BMW E30 cab in 1:43

And this bizarre creation, a Polfi Toys "Rally Winner"

Definitely not trying to be a Matchbox Beach Hopper!

[Split_Pin]

The 1/24 Volvo F10 chassis is almost finished, just the spare wheel to attach and add some mudflaps.

I hope the cab looks decent as its an older kit. I'm going to pay particular attention to getting the big round lights right as they are a focal point of the model.

[Tenmil Socket]

  On 07/01/2025 at 12:59, Split_Pin said:

Yep, SWB with the highest roof option on that wheelbase. The Corgi one was the uncommon LWB with single wheels.

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Oh my…

 

[sierraman]

  On 07/01/2025 at 13:30, Split_Pin said:

The 1/24 Volvo F10 chassis is almost finished, just the spare wheel to attach and add some mudflaps.

I hope the cab looks decent as its an older kit. I'm going to pay particular attention to getting the big round lights right as they are a focal point of the model.

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How did the weathering stuff work?

[Split_Pin]

  On 07/01/2025 at 14:32, sierraman said:

How did the weathering stuff work?

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Superb!

[bunglebus]

  On 07/01/2025 at 12:10, Tenmil Socket said:

Shittin’ Nora, I didn’t even know the Transit Superkings existed!

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Got the ambulance one

 

[Tenmil Socket]

  On 07/01/2025 at 13:24, bunglebus said:

Had a couple of bits turn up today. Quite difficult to photograph New Ray BMW E30 cab in 1:43

And this bizarre creation, a Polfi Toys "Rally Winner"

Definitely not trying to be a Matchbox Beach Hopper!

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I picked up that BMW last year… I think the tyres are plastic?

[bunglebus]

They look very similar to the somewhat distorted MK1 Golf cab they did in the same scale, definitely plastic 

 

[sierraman]

  On 07/01/2025 at 15:40, bunglebus said:

Got the ambulance one

 

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I have the builder’s van as well.