Richard_FM Posted June 4, 2020 Share Posted June 4, 2020 I've a bit guilty of using markers & tip-ex to repaint my toy cars when they started to get shabby, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat4alfa Posted June 4, 2020 Share Posted June 4, 2020 5 minutes ago, junkyarddog said: quick search online suggests that is was originally a NSU design. I did not know that about NSU Forum member Nigel Bickle has one of those Seat ‘Boca Negra’ Split_Pin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorRetro Posted June 4, 2020 Share Posted June 4, 2020 Today's delivery. I had to get that Sierra, littlun will love it. And I have a bit of a thing for obscure cars, such as this Lancia Lybra RoadworkUK, bunglebus, BL Bloke and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barrett Posted June 4, 2020 Share Posted June 4, 2020 bit of history on the Bocanegra here: Mira made a great 1:43 model, too, which I'd really like. Just seen a cheap example on ebay so please nobody bid on this!https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mira-Seat-1200-Rallye-1-43-With-Fault/193490683678?hash=item2d0cf1871e:g:jXUAAOSwZbde1CA7 flat4alfa 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junkyarddog Posted June 4, 2020 Share Posted June 4, 2020 Thought I may as well join in the Sierra love fest. No Smoll Eddy,last seen whizzing off in a Darda Volkswagen beetle! Burnside, Shite Ron, Sudsprint and 7 others 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted June 4, 2020 Share Posted June 4, 2020 This Whizzwheels Caddy arrived today... 20200604_175836 by RS, on Flickr There are some differences from the Rockets version, engine for one, and much thinner hinges 20200604_175909 by RS, on Flickr Base attachment for another - the Rockets has a single post and a tab 20200604_175919 by RS, on Flickr Burnside, flat4alfa, Split_Pin and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoadworkUK Posted June 4, 2020 Share Posted June 4, 2020 @junkyarddog', your Sierra is a way better colour than mine! Prefer my box, though... Slightly staggeringly, the 1:43 Sierra I couldn't not buy has already arrived! Furthermore, it's actually really not bad at all. The big red bits in the bumpers are because it's Argentinian spec! Must have been from some obscure Latin American partwork of 80s and 90s cars... which might require further investigation. Proper pics in due course. Along with some of another Sierra-related thing that I bought as an absolute indulgence. EDIT: Just seen that @TheDoctor's has arrived, too. That guy's good. I have a 1:43 Lybra, too, and remain very much amused by how 1:43 Solido and Norev Alfas and Lancias are packaged in little tins. Burnside, DoctorRetro, Amishtat and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyW201 Posted June 4, 2020 Share Posted June 4, 2020 That Ixo partwork Sierra also comes in a yellow AS-spec version with Base spec wheels, These are also on eBay for not much money. It's certainly tickling my want-spot! In other news, following the MK1 Senator purchase, the seller has restocked on their GM dealer models. Bugger! And there's me trying to curtail my spending on diecast. BIN it is then... Burnside and RoadworkUK 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crad Posted June 4, 2020 Share Posted June 4, 2020 11 hours ago, andy18s said: Are you selling the Escort? not at the moment no, sorry. although if I ever do start selling my mini motors I will be sure to let you know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat4alfa Posted June 4, 2020 Share Posted June 4, 2020 2 hours ago, bunglebus said: There are some differences from the Rockets version, engine for one, and much thinner hinges lBase attachment for another - the Rockets has a single post and a tab Had a similar surprise today. I had assumed, wrongly, that a Rockets base would swap with a standard base. My old childhood Whizzwheels Escort suffered a snapped base, ooooh.... thirty years ago. Got hold of a Rockets base off Eddy Spares - but it doesn’t fit, not even nearly! I never expected that they had cast a different body shell too hennabm and bunglebus 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat4alfa Posted June 5, 2020 Share Posted June 5, 2020 Split_Pin, RoadworkUK and Amishtat 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sierraman Posted June 5, 2020 Share Posted June 5, 2020 Went in Tesco, no 2020 range unfortunately, that said I’ve got to pass another Tesco later on so I’ll check there for the elusive Mk1 Golf. Deterred somewhat by the prospect of queues though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Datsuncog Posted June 5, 2020 Share Posted June 5, 2020 18 hours ago, bunglebus said: This Whizzwheels Caddy arrived today... 20200604_175836 by RS, on Flickr There are some differences from the Rockets version, engine for one, and much thinner hinges 20200604_175909 by RS, on Flickr Base attachment for another - the Rockets has a single post and a tab 20200604_175919 by RS, on Flickr Yow, those bonnet hinges on the early Whizzwheels version certainly are very fragile-looking... no wonder my playground find parted company with the rest of the car all those years ago. flat4alfa 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted June 5, 2020 Share Posted June 5, 2020 No Corgis today, but a near mint White Heat 33 Willys 20200605_132125 by RS, on Flickr Police version of the Siku Porsche 928 - I've noticed a lot of die casts of various makes have the driver's floor cut out as if a figure could go there, but there rarely is one, can anyone explain this? 20200605_132229 by RS, on Flickr 20200605_132250 by RS, on Flickr This is quite a funky set, Europ Assistance Solidos, got it mainly for the R4 van. Boom on the recovery truck is very nice 20200605_132419 by RS, on Flickr 20200605_132511 by RS, on Flickr 20200605_132606 by RS, on Flickr 20200605_132633 by RS, on Flickr Austat, eddyramrod, Mr Lobster and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
155V6 Posted June 5, 2020 Share Posted June 5, 2020 46 minutes ago, sierraman said: Went in Tesco, no 2020 range unfortunately, that said I’ve got to pass another Tesco later on so I’ll check there for the elusive Mk1 Golf. Deterred somewhat by the prospect of queues though. Let me know if you don't have any luck,there's a spare here. sierraman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
155V6 Posted June 5, 2020 Share Posted June 5, 2020 These Rockets turned up today The Marcos has some corrosion at the back,but I paid less than a tenner posted for the lot,so still happy. Burnside, Datsuncog, bunglebus and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted June 5, 2020 Author Share Posted June 5, 2020 I think the floor cut out was either to save on plastic or something to do with the moulding process. Pretty sure my Gama 1/24 BMW E36 is like this too. Burnside and bunglebus 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat4alfa Posted June 5, 2020 Share Posted June 5, 2020 41 minutes ago, bunglebus said: I've noticed a lot of die casts of various makes have the driver's floor cut out as if a figure could go there, but there rarely is one, can anyone explain this? Perhaps simplifying for the extrusion process explains this Zylmex one (Lancia Stratos) so they could get the steering wheel in. But no idea why they would need to on a separate floor piece as in the Siku Porsche bunglebus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted June 5, 2020 Share Posted June 5, 2020 Tesco have new Matchbox ? But no MK1 Golfs ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted June 5, 2020 Author Share Posted June 5, 2020 1 hour ago, flat4alfa said: Perhaps simplifying for the extrusion process explains this Zylmex one (Lancia Stratos) so they could get the steering wheel in. But no idea why they would need to on a separate floor piece as in the Siku Porsche That's what I was trying to get into words, I had something to do with the steering wheel in my head! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sierraman Posted June 5, 2020 Share Posted June 5, 2020 I have a fairly crappy Zylmex copy of a Lamborghini Marzal if anyone wants it free plus post? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted June 5, 2020 Author Share Posted June 5, 2020 28 minutes ago, bunglebus said: Tesco have new Matchbox ? But no MK1 Golfs ? I'm going there this evening. They had nothing new on Wednesday but I'll check again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat4alfa Posted June 5, 2020 Share Posted June 5, 2020 2 minutes ago, Split_Pin said: I'm going there this evening. They had nothing new on Wednesday but I'll check again. Looking forward to the live stream ! ? Friday Tat Purchasing has a new dawn since lockdown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tenmil Socket Posted June 5, 2020 Share Posted June 5, 2020 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mira-Diecast-Metal-1-25-Scale-Ford-Sierra-XR4i-With-Unapplied-Decals-Ref-1703/402183974611?hash=item5da4086ed3:g:AdgAAOSwel1ee22H This is pretty poor. bunglebus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted June 5, 2020 Share Posted June 5, 2020 40 minutes ago, sierraman said: I have a fairly crappy Zylmex copy of a Lamborghini Marzal if anyone wants it free plus post? I'd be up for that please, I like Zylmex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoadworkUK Posted June 5, 2020 Share Posted June 5, 2020 So, for today's two instalments of the Sierra Love-In; here are some pics of that 1:43 2.3 Ghia. This head-on aspect is my favourite view of the whole thing. I reckon they got it spot on. The headlights have an odd texture to them, but they did a great job of modelling the integrated driving lights (the inboard section of each headlight, exclusive to Ghia and XR4i at the beginning), and even the mounting stubs are located in such a way that they actually look like headlight bulbs. The bumper is pretty much dead on, too, and the front fog and indicator units do a good job of looking like individual components even though they're just one moulding. The rear end is a pretty solid effort, too. Again, the lights are about as good as things get on a 1:43 model that doesn't cost absolute lakes of cash, and the texture on them almost looks like the prismatic texture that was actually present on the inside of Sierra rear light lenses. Ideally these would have slim black horizontal lines on a Ghia, but I don't know whether Argentinian spec machines had that feature. Also notable is the (correct) concave angle above the lights and below the badge panel. Whoever modelled this machine really understood the form of the car. Props to the makers for leaving a sliver of metal between the bumper and the lights, too, and the chrome inserts are nicely handled, if a little thicker than to scale. But hey; inexpensive model. You know, it really isn't at all bad. It's a very swings and roundaboutsy kind of model. Proportions: Almost bang on. I'm not entirely cock-a-hoop about the way the bonnet slopes, but it only looks awkward from directly side-on. The slightly bulbous wheelarches have already been commented upon, and are slightly bulbous. BUT; the way the rear door shut-line cuts into it is quite nicely modelled. The windows are all the right size and shape, albeit missing the chrome trim that usually comes with the Ghia, but, again, Latin American spec might have been different. Really nice to see separately modelled wiper blades, too; even if they're a bit on the heavy side. The only thing that detracts from its realism, in my eyes, are the wheel trims. It's nice that they're the same 'aeroflow' three-grille trims that we know and love, but they somehow look a bit bulbous and moon-disk-like. I might work a bit of black into the louvres with a fine-line marker. Nothing ventured, nothing gained. On the other hand, if I found a damaged, cheap Vanguards XR4i (or, and possibly less likely, given its scarcity, the XR4i that appeared in this very partwork) it could donate its pepperpot wheels to the cause of the Ghia. Over all, for not many quid at all, it's hard to see how this model could be better. Highly recommended for any fellow Sierra perverts. bunglebus, Burnside, Amishtat and 7 others 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted June 5, 2020 Share Posted June 5, 2020 Tesco hoard consisted of; 20200605_163952 by RS, on Flickr 20200605_163928 by RS, on Flickr Nice plate on the bug 20200605_160618(0) by RS, on Flickr 20200605_163910 by RS, on Flickr Also nicely detailed 20200605_163519 by RS, on Flickr 20200605_163528 by RS, on Flickr 155V6, RoadworkUK, BL Bloke and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tenmil Socket Posted June 5, 2020 Share Posted June 5, 2020 25 minutes ago, RoadworkUK said: So, for today's two instalments of the Sierra Love-In; here are some pics of that 1:43 2.3 Ghia. This head-on aspect is my favourite view of the whole thing. I reckon they got it spot on. The headlights have an odd texture to them, but they did a great job of modelling the integrated driving lights (the inboard section of each headlight, exclusive to Ghia and XR4i at the beginning), and even the mounting stubs are located in such a way that they actually look like headlight bulbs. The bumper is pretty much dead on, too, and the front fog and indicator units do a good job of looking like individual components even though they're just one moulding. The rear end is a pretty solid effort, too. Again, the lights are about as good as things get on a 1:43 model that doesn't cost absolute lakes of cash, and the texture on them almost looks like the prismatic texture that was actually present on the inside of Sierra rear light lenses. Ideally these would have slim black horizontal lines on a Ghia, but I don't know whether Argentinian spec machines had that feature. Also notable is the (correct) concave angle above the lights and below the badge panel. Whoever modelled this machine really understood the form of the car. Props to the makers for leaving a sliver of metal between the bumper and the lights, too, and the chrome inserts are nicely handled, if a little thicker than to scale. But hey; inexpensive model. You know, it really isn't at all bad. It's a very swings and roundaboutsy kind of model. Proportions: Almost bang on. I'm not entirely cock-a-hoop about the way the bonnet slopes, but it only looks awkward from directly side-on. The slightly bulbous wheelarches have already been commented upon, and are slightly bulbous. BUT; the way the rear door shut-line cuts into it is quite nicely modelled. The windows are all the right size and shape, albeit missing the chrome trim that usually comes with the Ghia, but, again, Latin American spec might have been different. Really nice to see separately modelled wiper blades, too; even if they're a bit on the heavy side. The only thing that detracts from its realism, in my eyes, are the wheel trims. It's nice that they're the same 'aeroflow' three-grille trims that we know and love, but they somehow look a bit bulbous and moon-disk-like. I might work a bit of black into the louvres with a fine-line marker. Nothing ventured, nothing gained. On the other hand, if I found a damaged, cheap Vanguards XR4i (or, and possibly less likely, given its scarcity, the XR4i that appeared in this very partwork) it could donate its pepperpot wheels to the cause of the Ghia. Over all, for not many quid at all, it's hard to see how this model could be better. Highly recommended for any fellow Sierra perverts. Needs UK plates. RoadworkUK 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tenmil Socket Posted June 5, 2020 Share Posted June 5, 2020 Light blue Corgi. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CORGI-FORD-SIERRA-LIGHT-BLUE-UNBOXED/202948943837?_trkparms=aid%3D1110001%26algo%3DSPLICE.SIM%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D225113%26meid%3Da199c3dc4b4445299ffb0eccbf261c60%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D12%26mehot%3Dpf%26sd%3D202947956901%26itm%3D202948943837%26pmt%3D0%26noa%3D1%26pg%3D2047675&_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851 RoadworkUK 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tenmil Socket Posted June 5, 2020 Share Posted June 5, 2020 Worserer Mira. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MIRA-FORD-SIERRA-BLUE-UNBOXED/202947956901?_trkparms=aid%3D1110001%26algo%3DSPLICE.SIM%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D225113%26meid%3D86124236d0314e1c967de346c0cb7416%26pid%3D100010%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D12%26sd%3D402183974611%26itm%3D202947956901%26pmt%3D0%26noa%3D1%26pg%3D2047675&_trksid=p2047675.c100010.m2109 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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