AndyW201 Posted October 5, 2019 Share Posted October 5, 2019 Jealous of that W123, I've managed to grab an Audi S6 and Lotus Europa in my local Tesco, but still no sign of the Merc. Might have to bite the bullet and get the 9 pack with it in, at least that has the MK2 Golf Country in a different colour scheme and the Caddy hearse. Been having another 'get models down from the attic, have a look at them, then put them back' session. Expect some pics of underwhelming diecasts, with a particularly distressing Vauxhall flavour later! Burnside, Datsuncog, Amishtat and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
155V6 Posted October 5, 2019 Share Posted October 5, 2019 I found this Winner's Circle Chevy Malibu to compare with the Matchbox version shown a couple of pages back.However,although the card on the pack shows a car with the Laguna nosecone ,the model has the regular front end. DISAPPOINTED. Split_Pin, Burnside and Datsuncog 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warch Posted October 5, 2019 Share Posted October 5, 2019 With all this talk of buddy cop shows I thought I should post some piccies of my Corgi Classics Professionals Ford Capri. Long before the will they, won't they? romantic stylings of Dempsey and Makepeace, there was another unrequited love story playing across our screens, the story of two agents belonging to Ci5, a fictional organisation, answering only to the Home Secretary, and tasked with dealing with crimes that fall out the remits of the police, the Security Service or the military. Those two agents were of course Bodie, a bloke who'd fitted in about 25 years worth of elite soldiering experience before his thirtieth birthday, and who was prone to going off mission in order to settle personal vendettas relating to his violent past, and Doyle, the Kevin Keeganesque ex copper with artistic pretensions and a tendency to rant about social injustice. Keeping these two in check and stealing the show whenever he made an appearance was whiskey sossled, grizzled old soldier Cowley. I like all the old tv show clichés, like finishing every episode on a crap joke, or the 'boys will be boys' type japes such as using a high powered sniper rifle scope to perv on a woman getting undressed in a flat three quarters of a mile away. I like the insight into real life procedure, like staking out someone's house by sticking two blokes in leather jackets in a car parked directly outside 24/7, or on one occasion an huge grey luton van festooned with receiver aerials. There was often a chance to spot someone before they were famous too, most notably Roger Lloyd Pack (Trigger from Only Fools and Horses} cast as a middle eastern assassin complete with generic evil middle eastern accent. The original Corgi Professionals set came with the iconic silver Ford Capri (Bodie's wheels during the later series) and figures of Bodie, Doyle and Cowley. It was in the 1/36 scale and came out around 1980, when the show was prime time viewing (instead of lurking around on daytime telly on coffin dodger's favourite, ITV4). Mine is the Corgi Classics rerelease which has basically the same car as the 70s version, with minor detail differences, and two completely different metal figures of Bodie and Doyle (no 'Cow' sadly). I acquired it in about 2000. It's quite a nice set with attractive packaging and decent finish on both the cars and the figures. I think the rear suspension has collapsed slightly causing the rear wheels to rub on the arches but given the way the actual car was treated in the series this may have been deliberate. Datsuncog, AndyW201, Split_Pin and 6 others 8 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sudsprint Posted October 5, 2019 Share Posted October 5, 2019 19 minutes ago, warch said: With all this talk of buddy cop shows I thought I should post some piccies of my Corgi Classics Professionals Ford Capri. Long before the will they, won't they? romantic stylings of Dempsey and Makepeace, there was another unrequited love story playing across our screens, the story of two agents belonging to Ci5, a fictional organisation, answering only to the Home Secretary, and tasked with dealing with crimes that fall out the remits of the police, the Security Service or the military. Those two agents were of course Bodie, a bloke who'd fitted in about 25 years worth of elite soldiering experience before his thirtieth birthday, and who was prone to going off mission in order to settle personal vendettas relating to his violent past, and Doyle, the Kevin Keeganesque ex copper with artistic pretensions and a tendency to rant about social injustice. Keeping these two in check and stealing the show whenever he made an appearance was whiskey sossled, grizzled old soldier Cowley. I like all the old tv show clichés, like finishing every episode on a crap joke, or the 'boys will be boys' type japes such as using a high powered sniper rifle scope to perv on a woman getting undressed in a flat three quarters of a mile away. I like the insight into real life procedure, like staking out someone's house by sticking two blokes in leather jackets in a car parked directly outside 24/7, or on one occasion an huge grey luton van festooned with receiver aerials. There was often a chance to spot someone before they were famous too, most notably Roger Lloyd Pack (Trigger from Only Fools and Horses} cast as a middle eastern assassin complete with generic evil middle eastern accent. The original Corgi Professionals set came with the iconic silver Ford Capri (Bodie's wheels during the later series) and figures of Bodie, Doyle and Cowley. It was in the 1/36 scale and came out around 1980, when the show was prime time viewing (instead of lurking around on daytime telly on coffin dodger's favourite, ITV4). Mine is the Corgi Classics rerelease which has basically the same car as the 70s version, with minor detail differences, and two completely different metal figures of Bodie and Doyle (no 'Cow' sadly). I acquired it in about 2000. It's quite a nice set with attractive packaging and decent finish on both the cars and the figures. I think the rear suspension has collapsed slightly causing the rear wheels to rub on the arches but given the way the actual car was treated in the series this may have been deliberate. Excellent write up... of course buddy buddy TV has a long history with The Persuaders, Randal & Hopkirk and Man from Uncle coming to mind. I still find it hard to take in that Bodie is now in that great backlot in the sky with (Morris) Cowley. He seemed to have a modern way with him that hasn't dated at all. Datsuncog and warch 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ETCHY Posted October 5, 2019 Share Posted October 5, 2019 The Professionals was great TV. We have them all on DVD (yep we are that sad). It's so cheesy & naff it's great but its still very watchable even all these years later. The cars & the way they chuck them about is still great to watch, Collins & Shaw did a lot of their own driving (not something you'd get today). Collins auditioned for Bond, unfortunately he was way ahead of his time in having a rough tough type character (Bond wasn't like that then) , if it had been a few years later when they went a different route with 007 he may have got the part. Friday night 9:00pm & watching that Granada/Consul smash through a glass window in the opening credits was part of my childhood ! Split_Pin, Skizzer, egg and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amishtat Posted October 5, 2019 Share Posted October 5, 2019 I used to love the Professionals too, one of my house mates gave me that Capri set on my 21st birthday in 2001. Still occasionally watch one now and again, every time you see an FD Victor turn up you just know it's going to be crashed/on fire or both in the next ten minutes.. warch and Split_Pin 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crispian_J_Hotson Posted October 5, 2019 Share Posted October 5, 2019 Was out and about at the world's most shit boot fair and thought I spied an MB copy but upon comparison later.... I managed to snare an eBay win on my most favourite MB Rolls Royce in an un- opened blister. And whilst packing away I rediscovered an old rebuild I done on a rather scrappy MB Pontiac with a squashed roof I felt sorry for once. I straightened it out, put in Trans Am glass and an Audi TT interior with some recent wheels. I have a marzal I done somewhere... Wonder where that has gone? FakeConcern, bunglebus, Amishtat and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted October 5, 2019 Share Posted October 5, 2019 Mrs was clearing out a cupboard and found her kids old toy cars. Most were plastic crap but there were a few gems; 20191005_184820 by RS, on Flickr Guess this is a My First Matchbox? 20191005_184840 by RS, on Flickr 20191005_184920 by RS, on Flickr 20191005_184937 by RS, on Flickr 20191005_184954 by RS, on Flickr 20191005_185013 by RS, on Flickr 20191005_185021 by RS, on Flickr Corgi Mini is unfortunately one-eyed. FakeConcern, Datsuncog, Sudsprint and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted October 5, 2019 Share Posted October 5, 2019 Had a few arrivals of my own; 20191005_131344 by Rich Secker, on Flickr Jack-ups pickup still with its bed cover 20191005_131419 by Rich Secker, on Flickr Majorette VW panel van still retaining its tailgate 20191005_131449 by Rich Secker, on Flickr Majorette "Shadow DN5" apparently 20191005_131633 by Rich Secker, on Flickr Glider trailer to go behind my MB RS2000 20191005_131519 by Rich Secker, on Flickr Majorette Jeep - which leads us to who did it better, Majorette or Siku? 20191005_131603 by Rich Secker, on Flickr 20191005_131617 by Rich Secker, on Flickr 20191005_131622 by Rich Secker, on Flickr Burnside, Datsuncog, Split_Pin and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted October 5, 2019 Share Posted October 5, 2019 While I was playing sorting my collection out, I did a few other comparisons. Old and new MB Lotus Europas 20191005_134239 by RS, on Flickr 20191005_134144 by RS, on Flickr Old and new Minis 20191005_134442 by RS, on Flickr 20191005_134454 by RS, on Flickr 20191005_134513 by RS, on Flickr Old and new Cougars 20191005_134552 by RS, on Flickr 20191005_134607 by RS, on Flickr 20191005_134616 by RS, on Flickr I was having a look at the Superfast/GT versions of the RS2000, they are the same casting, they just changed the base and fitted black glass - you can even see where the quarterlight should be. When I take the GT apart I'll find out how the glass is retained. 20191005_135200 by RS, on Flickr 20191005_135229 by RS, on Flickr 20191005_135247 by RS, on Flickr MB really knew how to get the most out of a casting - three models, same front end; 20191005_132807 by RS, on Flickr When I get better versions of these, I'm going to make myself a "Pistastic" out of a Piston Popper and a Vantastic 20191005_135413 by RS, on Flickr vulgalour, Sudsprint, Datsuncog and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Posted October 6, 2019 Share Posted October 6, 2019 Just a quick hello to everyone in mini-shite land. I'm still here and Keeping tabs on this thread but am super busy with work and am away from home 5 days a week for the foreseeable, so scant chance of buying anything, though I've a few older purchases I'll update with, when I get the chance.Worst of all, I'm working less than a mile away from my favourite model shop in Auckland today and tomorrow but have no time to get to it whilst it's open!Sent from my SM-G398FN using Tapatalk Skizzer, Split_Pin, egg and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sierraman Posted October 6, 2019 Share Posted October 6, 2019 The window on the Super GT is usually held in place by a rivet. When you swap the shell over you have to carefully grind the rivet head down to fit the older type glass. bunglebus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skizzer Posted October 6, 2019 Share Posted October 6, 2019 7 hours ago, Jon said: Just a quick hello to everyone in mini-shite land. I'm still here and Keeping tabs on this thread but am super busy with work and am away from home 5 days a week for the foreseeable, so scant chance of buying anything, though I've a few older purchases I'll update with, when I get the chance. Worst of all, I'm working less than a mile away from my favourite model shop in Auckland today and tomorrow but have no time to get to it whilst it's open! Sent from my SM-G398FN using Tapatalk The like is for you still being around With you on the joys of working away from home. Jon 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Posted October 6, 2019 Share Posted October 6, 2019 Indeed! I'm averaging 12-13 hours a day at work also, so it's all consuming but does have the benefit of paying well, which of course helps fund miniature shite purchases down the line!Sent from my SM-G398FN using Tapatalk Split_Pin and Sudsprint 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted October 6, 2019 Author Share Posted October 6, 2019 10 hours ago, bunglebus said: While I was playing sorting my collection out, I did a few other comparisons. Old and new MB Lotus Europas 20191005_134239 by RS, on Flickr 20191005_134144 by RS, on Flickr Old and new Minis 20191005_134442 by RS, on Flickr 20191005_134454 by RS, on Flickr 20191005_134513 by RS, on Flickr Old and new Cougars 20191005_134552 by RS, on Flickr 20191005_134607 by RS, on Flickr 20191005_134616 by RS, on Flickr I was having a look at the Superfast/GT versions of the RS2000, they are the same casting, they just changed the base and fitted black glass - you can even see where the quarterlight should be. When I take the GT apart I'll find out how the glass is retained. 20191005_135200 by RS, on Flickr 20191005_135229 by RS, on Flickr 20191005_135247 by RS, on Flickr MB really knew how to get the most out of a casting - three models, same front end; 20191005_132807 by RS, on Flickr When I get better versions of these, I'm going to make myself a "Pistastic" out of a Piston Popper and a Vantastic 20191005_135413 by RS, on Flickr The modern versions are more accurate representations of the car but I don't think they have the character of the originals. The Superfast casting of the Mini is possibly the weirdest looking thing ever. The roof is too long and wide, giving the passenger compartment a cuboid appearance which is quite comical, but it is just so characterful. It repesents a real 'boy racer' late 60s Mini MK2 in the 70s, with its central exhaust , shaved bumpers and flared arches. I recall playing with a tatty example at Playgroup in the early 1980s which I was allowed to take home, just for one day though! BL Bloke 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crispian_J_Hotson Posted October 6, 2019 Share Posted October 6, 2019 The mini casting dimensions might have something to do with this... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted October 6, 2019 Author Share Posted October 6, 2019 The original Casting was 1970 with registration plate AJN 391H and was updated to DHK 161N fornthe Mini Ha Ha. I gave mine to my son and he looked after it. Anyway, I'm excited as I thought I had sold this in the Great Purge of 2013(TM) but I was having a big clearout this morning and of course got distracted looking for it. I was delighted to find it lurking right at the bottom of my oldest veg box in the loft. I swapped it with something or another with someone who I have long since forgotten in 1989 and my mum repainted it in Mini Rose livery for me as my pocket money couldn't stretch to the current Corgi one. She did everything by hand (she was an art teacher before I was born). So glad I found it now. Skizzer, Burnside, Datsuncog and 11 others 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Datsuncog Posted October 6, 2019 Share Posted October 6, 2019 Aw man, that's fantastic! There's something particularly emotional about finding something you thought you might have lost (or otherwise disposed of). So glad the unique Matchbox Mini Rose is still with you - that's a fantastic handpaint on such a small model. Split_Pin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sierraman Posted October 6, 2019 Share Posted October 6, 2019 Anyone for this 1/32 Mustang by Majorette? £1 plus postage? Burnside and flat4alfa 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sierraman Posted October 6, 2019 Share Posted October 6, 2019 Or another Majorette in the larger scale? Again a £1 plus postage? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sierraman Posted October 6, 2019 Share Posted October 6, 2019 Bburago 205 Raid? A few chips here and there but still presentable? Again a £1 plus postage? Split_Pin, Burnside and Sudsprint 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted October 6, 2019 Author Share Posted October 6, 2019 Cant say no to a Bburago for a quid! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sierraman Posted October 6, 2019 Share Posted October 6, 2019 36 minutes ago, Split_Pin said: Cant say no to a Bburago for a quid! I’ve no idea the postage, I’ll post it if you want then let you know the cost? Probably be about £3 at a guess Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amishtat Posted October 6, 2019 Share Posted October 6, 2019 Two new additions to the pile courtesy of Ramrod Industries. Cheers Eddy, I'm pleased as punch with them! (Photos definitely not* taken in a pub car park) Datsuncog, eddyramrod, Skizzer and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted October 6, 2019 Share Posted October 6, 2019 4 hours ago, Split_Pin said: The modern versions are more accurate representations of the car but I don't think they have the character of the originals. The Superfast casting of the Mini is possibly the weirdest looking thing ever. The roof is too long and wide, giving the passenger compartment a cuboid appearance which is quite comical, but it is just so characterful. It repesents a real 'boy racer' late 60s Mini MK2 in the 70s, with its central exhaust , shaved bumpers and flared arches. I recall playing with a tatty example at Playgroup in the early 1980s which I was allowed to take home, just for one day though! Yep I agree entirely - new ones are technically better but I prefer the 70s ones Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat4alfa Posted October 6, 2019 Share Posted October 6, 2019 1 hour ago, sierraman said: Anyone for this 1/32 Mustang by Majorette? £1 plus postage? Yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egg Posted October 6, 2019 Share Posted October 6, 2019 Sombre Sunday. The Norev MK10 Jag I opened up in the spring did not go back together at all, it met it's maker with all the salvageable parts kept. Arsebiscuits. Keep the good stuff coming folks! Split_Pin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sierraman Posted October 6, 2019 Share Posted October 6, 2019 13 minutes ago, flat4alfa said: Yes Superb. Let me know your address and I’ll post it you and let you know the postage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted October 6, 2019 Author Share Posted October 6, 2019 35 minutes ago, sierraman said: I’ve no idea the postage, I’ll post it if you want then let you know the cost? Probably be about £3 at a guess Yeah that's fine if it's ok with you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sierraman Posted October 6, 2019 Share Posted October 6, 2019 13 minutes ago, Split_Pin said: Yeah that's fine if it's ok with you? No problem. As soon as I’ve found a suitable thing to pack it in I’ll get it posted off. Split_Pin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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