Shite in Miniature II

[andrew e]

6 minutes ago, bunglebus said:

Never seen that, code 2 maybe?

I think its a regular model, just a continental issue I think.

[FakeConcern]

5 minutes ago, andrew e said:

Update: I’ve just gone on Ebay sold listings and now I’m really pleased!

You should be they are great models, I love them!

We went to the local boot fair this morning, but probably won't bother again. It seemed to be mostly traders selling new landfill.

I did pick up a small not very exciting selection of tat

The Dinky Lambo Marzal wasn't one I really wanted, but as it was complete and had a label saying "£3, no offers" I offered £2 as a joke and was accepted!

The other four are parts cars but probably just about worth the £5 I paid. Mrs Concern recognised the seller from toy fairs as she's bought stuff from him

Anything @eddyramrod?

[eddyramrod]

Thank you kind sir!  PM on the way...

[danthecapriman]

4 hours ago, Tenmil Socket said:

I wish I had a workstation like that!

I have to use the kitchen worktop 🤦🏼‍♂️

As @bunglebus said, gotta do what you gotta do. I’m fortunate to have that space, but it wasn’t always the case. Dining room table, cold damp garage etc were places I had to work in years gone. 
You can easily make anywhere work though. 
Im an absolute devil for leaving stuff laying around though which is where I’m my own worst enemy! Tools, materials, paints, bits of models… I just leave it laying around, particularly on the bench. Then it gets messy and I can’t find things.

[danthecapriman]

3 hours ago, matt79 said:

All your projects look awesome @danthecapriman, you have some real skills there, but the Transit is something else, that's superb!

Do you sell any of your models, or do commission works?

Cheers mate👍

That Transit has been on the bench for months. I think it was early summer last year I started it! It was an absolute swine to do. I’d do a bit, get pissed off or lose interest and put it away then start again days/weeks later. 
I think the roof is a tad high tbh but I’m not sanding it down any more😆 doing it before cost me what’s left of my sanity and gave me tennis elbow!

I don’t sell anything, no. I just build or paint something that suits me or piques my interest. Then it sits on a shelf or cabinet. 
Likewise I don’t do commissions. I don’t have the confidence tbh. Mind you if anyone fancies anything in particular I’ll always consider it…

[bunglebus]

3 hours ago, bunglebus said:

This one is remote control though, need to put batteries in the remote but all the lights work

NEW PRODOCTS 

Brilliant 

[SilverMachine]

did many people get the bttf jmc de lorean - toyota hi lux truck set? i cant find one

[bunglebus]

2 hours ago, Spottedlaurel said:

Possibly LS if 1/32? Someone on Britmodeller is building one at present: https://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/235167770-ls-132-volkswagen-beetle-split-window/

Looks spot on, thanks. "Sprit Window" indeed!

[bunglebus]

11 minutes ago, SilverMachine said:

did many people get the bttf jmc de lorean - toyota hi lux truck set? i cant find one

It was always going to be in demand, best bet is checking very regularly on the Smyths website under newest first, and reserving or ordering what you want

 

[sheffcortinacentre]

3 hours ago, danthecapriman said:

Cheers mate👍

That Transit has been on the bench for months. I think it was early summer last year I started it! It was an absolute swine to do. I’d do a bit, get pissed off or lose interest and put it away then start again days/weeks later. 
I think the roof is a tad high tbh but I’m not sanding it down any more😆 doing it before cost me what’s left of my sanity and gave me tennis elbow!

I don’t sell anything, no. I just build or paint something that suits me or piques my interest. Then it sits on a shelf or cabinet. 
Likewise I don’t do commissions. I don’t have the confidence tbh. Mind you if anyone fancies anything in particular I’ll always consider it…

Missed a trick there could've been jack boswells in bread.

[WillCarter]

Every time I'm in Romania I like to go to the Flea Market. Picked these up these time, 30 lei each, so just over a fiver, not the cheapest but the unusual subjects made them worthy of a purchase.

[Split_Pin]

Those are great, very unusual.

[FakeConcern]

21 minutes ago, Split_Pin said:

Those are great, very unusual.

Agreed

I just wanted to say your new avatar @Split_Pin is great haha!

[Lord Sterling]

Braved the Sunday crowds and popped into Smyths or whatever its called. Not a lot was really grabbing my attention..

No Matchboxes.

I liked the look of these though:

Eventually, I got these:

I liked the Mercedes and the classic BMW 507. The Soarer is quite nice too.

[Split_Pin]

54 minutes ago, FakeConcern said:

Agreed

I just wanted to say your new avatar @Split_Pin is great haha!

I asked AI to make me a logo as close to the pre 1984 BBC2 TV ident as possible 😂

[bunglebus]

2 hours ago, WillCarter said:

I think Road Tough are Yatming, decent little castings 

[SilverMachine]

13 hours ago, bunglebus said:

It was always going to be in demand, best bet is checking very regularly on the Smyths website under newest first, and reserving or ordering what you want

 

ive been checking regularly and no stores seem to have any now! 

https://www.smythstoys.com/uk/en-gb/toys/construction-and-cars/car-toys/hot-wheels/hot-wheels-cars-and-trucks/hot-wheels-premium-car-culture-2-pack-1-64-time-machine-and-87-toyota-pickup-truck/p/240348025

bugger.

[bunglebus]

3 hours ago, SilverMachine said:

ive been checking regularly and no stores seem to have any now! 

https://www.smythstoys.com/uk/en-gb/toys/construction-and-cars/car-toys/hot-wheels/hot-wheels-cars-and-trucks/hot-wheels-premium-car-culture-2-pack-1-64-time-machine-and-87-toyota-pickup-truck/p/240348025

bugger.

They do sometimes restock, the Anglia set was back in mine the other day

[barrett]

I really like that Tekno not only modelled the Lloyd 600 but made multiple variations of it – saloon, estate, van. I wonder how many Lloyds were sold in Denmark to begin with?

Quite scruffy, but this cost a few pounds rather than the hundreds these seems to go for in decent nick

There's even a fair crack at the engine detail underneath, complete with exhaust. Sadly all the tyres are pretty shot on this. I wonder if the smaller Spot On tyrtes (Mini, Fiat 500) would fit? It looks like they probably would, but I cant find any of my Spot On toys to check at the moment.

 

[Lord Sterling]

Popped into Morissons on the way home. They had an absolute plethora of HotWheels in almost every aisle. 

They also had some Matchbox in which was a revelation but it seemed to have been raided. All that was there was a Dodge Charger, Lexus and a load of Fiat Toplolinos'.

My haul:

I need to stop buying now as I'm now getting paid monthly and my bills haven't cleared yet.