Shite in Miniature II

8,935 · May 19, 2015

Hmm that Manta looks tempting, anyhoo, Postman Pat brought me moar diecast goodness today, in the shape of a turquoise FSO Polonez Caro!

1,118 · May 19, 2015

I'll look forward to seeing a list, particularly of 1:43 stuff. "Desperately seeking" the old Maisto Marea Weekend in blue - I've seen a red one on eBay, and fire engine trim, but I had a blue one when I had the real car, and gave it to the kids to play with - now cannot find another!
If any AS folk want that yellow Manta I'll do it posted (slow/cheap post) for a tenner, I shoved it on eBay for Ã‚Â£15 which is probably too much for the detail on it. Or will trade for a model I do need. I'll update the list. It's a bit of a mess at the moment.

If the Manta is not already spoken for, I would love it!

1,118 · May 19, 2015

Some of the recent additions to my Modelshite fleet

8,935 · May 19, 2015

Luckily I had another Schucco model in my collection, a gold Merc A class 2 door that I paid bog all for, box on that is damaged, but only a small bit in one corner, that is hidden by the super dooper spondificatious cardboard outer packaging that this range has, sorted!

And here it is with Opel & Vauxhall friends, which would be porn for Billy

108,848 · May 20, 2015

Sensational news. At least for us plastic fondlers.

Model King announced the reissue of the Jo-Han 1959 Rambler Wagon.

http://www.megahobby.com/search.aspx?find=rambler

This is the first Jo-Han reissue in over a quarter century.

Looks like some tools did survive.

10,320 · May 21, 2015

For now my Allegro collection is complete with this one in the finest colour BL ever made. It's supposed to be Harvest Gold but doesn't look the same as the Harvest Gold Marina they did.

18,874 · May 21, 2015

My Uncle's real Harvest Gold Marina wasn't even the same on each side....

12,543 · May 21, 2015

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/251960233869?_trksid=p2060353.m2763.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

I really want one of these but it's a lot of coinage to me to spend on a model, are they really good quality??

8,929 · May 21, 2015

They are pretty decent, but 95 quid - phew its a lot!

11,713 · May 21, 2015

If the Manta is not already spoken for, I would love it!

I am guessing the postage might outweigh what I want for the model!

Somewhat gutted, my red Manta arrived from Germany with a cracked window and both seats on the loose - but perfect packing. Waiting to see what they do about it, as I can glue the seats in easily enough.

2,357 · May 22, 2015

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/251960233869?_trksid=p2060353.m2763.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

I really want one of these but it's a lot of coinage to me to spend on a model, are they really good quality??

I have been lucky enough to have a play in a real one of these. I did scrape the chin.

His sister had a MB116 6.9 Which was the commuter car from monaco.

I think she still uses it.

108,848 · May 22, 2015

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/251960233869?_trksid=p2060353.m2763.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

I really want one of these but it's a lot of coinage to me to spend on a model, are they really good quality??

First of all, you can get them a lot cheaper: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-E30-B6-ALPINA-OTTO-OTTOMOBILE-OTTOMODELS-NEUVE-NEW-NEUE-/171787952297

Or ask a certain Mr Lobster of this parish for a bespoke shiter rate.

Secondly, what do you mean with "quality"?

OTTOs are low volume resin models. Despite they are well made, they do not have any opening features and no engine or chassis detail.

This will give you an idea what the model consists of: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1-18-BMW-Alpina-B6-3-5S-E30-1987-Blanko-Kit-NEU-ungebaut-/331551296366

Thing is, if you are after an e30 Alpina in 1/18, it's the only game in town.

3,582 · May 22, 2015

I finally managed to get an A-Team chopper as part of this gift set by ERTL.

29,246 · May 22, 2015

That A team set can't have been cheap, I was looking at those a few months back.

4,444 · May 22, 2015

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/251960233869?_trksid=p2060353.m2763.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

I really want one of these but it's a lot of coinage to me to spend on a model, are they really good quality??

In general they are worth the money - you do get odd quality issues with Ottos but nothing major and not that often but as Junkman says, for a 1:18 E30 Alpina they are the only choice.

That one is way too expensive at Ã‚Â£95 though. RRP was Ã‚Â£79.99 and the 'shiters special price was way below that. Trouble is they are sold out now and the UK importer doesn't have them either.

12,543 · May 22, 2015

Cheers all will look at getting that one junkman posted when I get paid.

There just my fave car of all time and I ain't ever gonna be able to afford a real one so this will have to do.

108,848 · May 22, 2015

I might get me one of the kits. Having one of 24 is strangely appealing.

10,130 · May 25, 2015

Boot fair Ã‚Â£1.50 for BX 10p for the others!

8,775 · May 25, 2015

Got this from eBay. Not exactly Autoshite / Charidee Shop but unfeasibly righteous.

All the detail you could ask for, opening everything including engine cover.

Revell 1/18. Twenty and a bit quid plus PeePee, all boxed up and still with original chastity tapes. No, I can't justify the expenditure but it was too phenomenal a thing to refuse.

11,021 · May 25, 2015

7,024 · May 26, 2015

Got this from eBay. Not exactly Autoshite / Charidee Shop but unfeasibly righteous.

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All the detail you could ask for, opening everything including engine cover.

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Revell 1/18. Twenty and a bit quid plus PeePee, all boxed up and still with original chastity tapes. No, I can't justify the expenditure but it was too phenomenal a thing to refuse.

+ eleventy i have the turbot in blue and the turbot2 in pearl white

1,118 · May 26, 2015

I am guessing the postage might outweigh what I want for the model!
Somewhat gutted, my red Manta arrived from Germany with a cracked window and both seats on the loose - but perfect packing. Waiting to see what they do about it, as I can glue the seats in easily enough.

I am back home in September so it could just be sent up to Jockland if you still wanted to part with it?