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55,511 · January 6

A weirdo arrived in the form of this Italian CGGC Porsche

5,102 · January 6

The XR2 definitely needs smaller wheels!

55,511 · January 6

58 minutes ago, Tenmil Socket said:

The XR2 definitely needs smaller wheels!

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

10,047 · January 6

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.

55,511 · January 6

2 minutes ago, 155V6 said:

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

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

10,047 · January 6

7 minutes ago, 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

Yes

10,745 · January 6

7 hours ago, MiniMinorMk3 said:

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

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.

V203 LOE - 2000 Rover Mini Knightsbridge

10,745 · January 6

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?

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.

5,102 · January 6

2 hours ago, bunglebus said:

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

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

11,303 · January 6

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!

31,820 · January 6

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.

13,510 · January 6

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.

13,510 · January 6

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.

55,511 · January 7

6 hours ago, Spottedlaurel said:

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

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

13,510 · January 7

1 hour ago, bunglebus said:

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

Oh yes, thanks @andrew e too :-)

39,290 · January 7

10 hours ago, 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.

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

5,102 · January 7

14 hours ago, 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.

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

41,823 · January 7

17 hours ago, 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.

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

31,820 · January 7

13 minutes ago, 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

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.

31,820 · January 7

47 minutes ago, Tenmil Socket said:

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

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

5,102 · January 7

3 minutes ago, Split_Pin said:

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

I want one now!

55,511 · January 7

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!

31,820 · January 7

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.

5,102 · January 7

40 minutes ago, Split_Pin said:

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

Oh my…

39,290 · January 7

1 hour ago, 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.

How did the weathering stuff work?

31,820 · January 7

31 minutes ago, sierraman said:

How did the weathering stuff work?

Superb!

55,511 · January 7

3 hours ago, Tenmil Socket said:

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

Got the ambulance one

5,102 · January 7

2 hours ago, 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!

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

55,511 · January 7

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

39,290 · January 7

33 minutes ago, bunglebus said:

Got the ambulance one

I have the builder’s van as well.

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