Laseraligningfoofooflanges Posted October 5, 2016 Share Posted October 5, 2016 Profile and nose shots of this batch of chod. I do like the SD1, it's a decent model tbh Vang Escort frt.JPGVang Escort side.JPG Vang P6 frt.JPGVang P6 side.JPG Vang SD1 frt.JPGVang SD1 side.JPG Vang TR7 frt.JPGVang TR7 side.JPGLove the prices tucked under the window wipers in arfurs' garage. Top effort! Felly Magic 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UmBongo Posted October 5, 2016 Share Posted October 5, 2016 More dioroma pics please, Felly. I wish I had a diorama for all mine, so I do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Felly Magic Posted October 5, 2016 Share Posted October 5, 2016 I shall take more shots of the diorama of automotive shite later. Need to get hold of a 1/43 scale figure of a bloke in a sheepskin coat and trilby UmBongo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junkman Posted October 5, 2016 Share Posted October 5, 2016 Thanks, I shall keep a look out. Anyone know if there is such a thing as a Renault/Dodge S56 or S75 model? I have the EFE Plaxton bus version but that's it. Which scale?I once entertained the idea to make one from a US Dodge van kit in 1/25 scale, but that would be a very involved conversion. Something like this: From this: Spottedlaurel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Felly Magic Posted October 5, 2016 Share Posted October 5, 2016 Matchbox did the earlier shape of US Dodge van in their Kingsize range, that could probably be made to look like a UK Dodge 50, but I have never actually seen a real van except those huge high roof vans loved by the water board and councils, I think it was a K 11 Superking model Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spottedlaurel Posted October 5, 2016 Share Posted October 5, 2016 I once entertained the idea to make one from a US Dodge van kit in 1/25 scale, but that would be a very involved conversion Funny how my old photos turn up! I drive past that garage most days, sadly the Dodge/Renault has gone and has been replaced by an Iveco breakdown truck. RoadworkUK 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Felly Magic Posted October 5, 2016 Share Posted October 5, 2016 As requested, here's a second visit to Arthur's lot, note the yellow Princess of Autoshite fame. Quality used shite here Essex V6, Mr Lobster, Laseraligningfoofooflanges and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Lobster Posted October 5, 2016 Share Posted October 5, 2016 Thanks, I shall keep a look out.Anyone know if there is such a thing as a Renault/Dodge S56 or S75 model? I have the EFE Plaxton bus version but that's it.Fairly sure (well, sureish) that there was one in a fire engine part work series four or five years back. 1:50 scale I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Lobster Posted October 5, 2016 Share Posted October 5, 2016 It was quite common in the 1950s/60s for firms like Dinky and Corgi to get manufacturer access to still-secret models. Think the first example was the Dinky Herald - on sale the day the real car was released and available in authentic colours. It was the same with the Mk 1 Escort which I can remember being in the village hardware store the same day Ford released their version....It still happens now occasionally. There's been a couple of Norev models that came out before the actual car, notably Renaults and Volvos plus we've had a few 1:18 Maisto models released before the actual car is available. Currently got 2017 Ford GT as an example of this. Junkman and mercrocker 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quicksilver Posted October 5, 2016 Share Posted October 5, 2016 It still happens now occasionally. There's been a couple of Norev models that came out before the actual car, notably Renaults and Volvos plus we've had a few 1:18 Maisto models released before the actual car is available. Currently got 2017 Ford GT as an example of this.And another example - Oxford Diecast have just announced a Discovery 5 and the real car isn't on sale until next year so they must have had some advance info and have the model planned to coincide with the real one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Lobster Posted October 5, 2016 Share Posted October 5, 2016 ^ This. Although Oxfords Disco 5 isn't out until next summer and when they announced it they didn't have a preproduction image or anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junkman Posted October 5, 2016 Share Posted October 5, 2016 This was common practice in America from the 40s to the 80s. If it weren't for the Promos, which were actually commissioned by the car industry,we would have seen very few kits, since most of them were based on the promos. On a different note, think of all the model cars of which the real ones were never made. mercrocker 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quicksilver Posted October 5, 2016 Share Posted October 5, 2016 JM's comment just reminded me of something else. Didn't Corgi develop a toy Road Rover alongside the real one back in the fifties? Then Rover cancelled the project and all the work on the toy had to be scrapped too so trying to launch your model at the same time as the real car can backfire sometimes. It even has a Wikipedia entry: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corgi_Toys#Road_Roverand there's more here: http://www.bmh-ltd.com/wheelnut/wheelnut_17.asp Quite a fascinating example of what happens when things go wrong. Mr Lobster and Junkman 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercrocker Posted October 5, 2016 Share Posted October 5, 2016 I was just going to mention the Road Rover! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junkman Posted October 5, 2016 Share Posted October 5, 2016 Many of the 1/25 scale American promos (and subsequent kits) have inaccurracies, caused by last minute changes made to the real cars. One example is the 1961 Imperial. Note recessed lettering on the real car: On the model it's raised: This is repeated at the rear. The 1960 DeSoto promo/kit had the wheelarch and sill trim moulded: On the real car, this was nixed: You could get it though, at extra cost, so the model is not completely wrong. eddyramrod, mercrocker and danthecapriman 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddyramrod Posted October 6, 2016 Share Posted October 6, 2016 I'll follow any topic that will let us have pics of a 1961 Imperial and 1960 DeSoto! Junkman and MarvinsMom 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capsuleboy Posted October 6, 2016 Share Posted October 6, 2016 Currently available from that well known High Street store for the fixed price of just £1... Banger Kenny 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddyramrod Posted October 6, 2016 Share Posted October 6, 2016 I have the earlier incarnation of the Dodge, in pale blue from the same source. Nice little model! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Felly Magic Posted October 6, 2016 Share Posted October 6, 2016 I have a Vanguards Daimler Sovereign on it's way in Greensand, shame Minichamps Mk1 Capris are so expensive otherwise I'd get one as Terry's car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danthecapriman Posted October 7, 2016 Share Posted October 7, 2016 It's been like Christmas today. I've had more 1/16 scale tanks delivered. Firstly, a Hooben models Elefant tank destroyer. This ones a kit so should give me plenty to do over the next month or two. I'll be making a few upgrades on this one, the main things will be a metal gun barrel and tracks to replace the plastic ones in the kit. I've already got the metal track set. The tank kit came from Germany and tracks Malaysia. And next,Another Torro 1/16 model, this time the even larger Jagdtiger tank destroyer.This thing is massive and it's heavy too! It's the upgraded metal version same as my Tiger tank with metal tracks, wheels and details, sound, smoke and BB firing gun. This ones on charge at the mo so this weekend should be good fun if it stays dry outside! eddyramrod, toejam and Junkman 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toejam Posted October 7, 2016 Share Posted October 7, 2016 Watch out for white dog shits. danthecapriman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danthecapriman Posted October 7, 2016 Share Posted October 7, 2016 Watch out for white dog shits. Imagine having to clean it all out of the track links! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toejam Posted October 7, 2016 Share Posted October 7, 2016 Use your toothbrush . Worse ....an agressive skid steer and it might be cat shit !! danthecapriman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercrocker Posted October 7, 2016 Share Posted October 7, 2016 Aye, but you can track the errant moggy down with it and pepper his ass! Junkman, toejam and danthecapriman 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Felly Magic Posted October 8, 2016 Share Posted October 8, 2016 'Arthur is getting Terry to give the mileage a haircut on the Granada, whilst he doctors the MOT certificate in the office' Latest acquisition, an older Vanguards Daimler Sovereign in Greensand, which looks awfully like Limeflower. Added closer shots of the Capri and Daimler. Really liking the new backdrop for diecast chod photos. AndyW201, eddyramrod, mercrocker and 8 others 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Essex V6 Posted October 9, 2016 Share Posted October 9, 2016 Felly Magic, Junkman, danthecapriman and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted October 9, 2016 Author Share Posted October 9, 2016 Fairly sure (well, sureish) that there was one in a fire engine part work series four or five years back. 1:50 scale I think.I shall keep my eyes peeled 😀 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Felly Magic Posted October 9, 2016 Share Posted October 9, 2016 Oh crap I've just gone and bought a Mk2 XJ12 Solido from egay. It is going to be resprayed silver for true Arthur Daleyness. I need help folks Junkman and eddyramrod 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quicksilver Posted October 9, 2016 Share Posted October 9, 2016 Some more assorted stuff from me Oxford 2CV. Not a great model but I've improved it a bit and changed the reg. You might recognise its new identity and the Alfa behind is not a coincidence.Deux Chevaux by Adam Floyd, on Flickr Here's that Alfa, an old Yatming model I've had for years. Who do we know who owns a 2CV and a silver 156 (and many other things too)?Alfalfa by Adam Floyd, on Flickr The hacksaw has been out again. I love the Radford P1800 but I've only ever seen pictures so I couldn't resist making a model of it.Roofless Radford by Adam Floyd, on Flickr This Amazon swapped wheels with the P1800Amazonian by Adam Floyd, on Flickr Lots of MGB Roadsters but this is the first GT in 1/76 scaleOMG MGB by Adam Floyd, on Flickr And finally, some modern shit (sorry!)Cashcow by Adam Floyd, on Flickr Felly Magic, Six-cylinder, danthecapriman and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dugong Posted October 9, 2016 Share Posted October 9, 2016 How much would you want to make me a Radford / Bodyline / Volvoville P1800 with Amazon wheels, please? The proportions of that Oxford model make it look more like a Renault Caravelle. I still can't find a Formule 1:43 Xedos 6 BTCC car either. My local Cash Converters keeps getting a run of Hornby Dublo trains in. There's at least one repro box in there; planning on keeping three and flogging the rest on eBay. They worth owt? mercrocker, hennabm, Felly Magic and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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