bunglebus Posted July 16, 2020 Share Posted July 16, 2020 Thinking of re-doing that Bburago bus to complement this Jada one 002_zpsgddogjzy by RS, on Flickr 001_zps62pyq5ed by RS, on Flickr Amishtat, DoctorRetro and BL Bloke 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
155V6 Posted July 16, 2020 Share Posted July 16, 2020 18 minutes ago, bunglebus said: Here are yesterday's arrivals; Corgi DS has had a partial repaint Another last-gasp Dinky joins the fleet Corgi Monkeemobile - the 2001 re-issue as the originals are rather expensive, despite there being loads of them produced The much hated Siku Granada. I still think it's a cool piece, maybe because of its cartoon wheel arches. Interesting that they chose to make it in 2-seat full load capacity format Lastly a Johnny lightning VW pickup, packaging isn't mint so I may open this one Now for the swapsies from the Doctor - he took the re-painted Bburago Fiat Panda, and I gained On first sight I assumed it would be a Jada but it's another Bburago - didn't think they did custom stuff. Think this deserves a nice repaint. I also acquired this Joal Lambo Miura, I like Miuras and unusual brands, so the missing mirrors, engine cover/vent and one wheel centre don't bother me. There's a mint one on eBay for £how much? I think the Fire version of the Granada had a plastic box with cones & signs in the back,hence the rear seats flat.I know the ADAC version of the Passat had a similar thing. bunglebus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorRetro Posted July 16, 2020 Share Posted July 16, 2020 1 hour ago, bunglebus said: Here are yesterday's arrivals; Corgi DS has had a partial repaint Another last-gasp Dinky joins the fleet Corgi Monkeemobile - the 2001 re-issue as the originals are rather expensive, despite there being loads of them produced The much hated Siku Granada. I still think it's a cool piece, maybe because of its cartoon wheel arches. Interesting that they chose to make it in 2-seat full load capacity format Lastly a Johnny lightning VW pickup, packaging isn't mint so I may open this one Now for the swapsies from the Doctor - he took the re-painted Bburago Fiat Panda, and I gained On first sight I assumed it would be a Jada but it's another Bburago - didn't think they did custom stuff. Think this deserves a nice repaint. I also acquired this Joal Lambo Miura, I like Miuras and unusual brands, so the missing mirrors, engine cover/vent and one wheel centre don't bother me. There's a mint one on eBay for £how much? I'm going to be looking out for one of those DS models soon, littlun is after one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted July 16, 2020 Share Posted July 16, 2020 Lidl have brand new Hot Wheels cases. I may have bought a few* DoctorRetro and blakey79 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorRetro Posted July 16, 2020 Share Posted July 16, 2020 Today's arrival. Renault 9. Will be getting stickers removed and an appropriate paintjob... Sudsprint, blakey79, BL Bloke and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat4alfa Posted July 16, 2020 Share Posted July 16, 2020 I went to big Lidl and there were none at all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Volksy Posted July 16, 2020 Share Posted July 16, 2020 38 minutes ago, TheDoctor said: Today's arrival. Renault 9. Will be getting stickers removed and an appropriate paintjob... I have that one somewhere, probably the Fossils loft. Bought in Spain about 1987, Only because we had been given a Renault 9 GTL by Hertz to get to that there Heathrow. My old man hated it. However, as kids it was more comfortable than the cheapskate MK2 Fiesta we generally got allocated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted July 16, 2020 Share Posted July 16, 2020 I have acquired many cars, new and used. Here are some highlights of the new... 20200716_171801 by RS, on Flickr 20200716_172007 by RS, on Flickr 20200716_172350 by RS, on Flickr 20200716_172657 by RS, on Flickr 20200716_172803 by RS, on Flickr 20200716_172849 by RS, on Flickr 20200716_172931 by RS, on Flickr 20200716_173127 by RS, on Flickr 20200716_173153 by RS, on Flickr 20200716_173235 by RS, on Flickr 20200716_173333 by RS, on Flickr 20200716_173358 by RS, on Flickr Burnside, DoctorRetro, andrew e and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted July 16, 2020 Share Posted July 16, 2020 ...and the used; Norev Vw Notchback 20200716_173608 by RS, on Flickr 20200716_173614 by RS, on Flickr 20200716_173619 by RS, on Flickr This one has been on the hit list for a while, if anyone has a spare tyre for a Corgi driving school Beetle... 20200716_174248 by RS, on Flickr 20200716_174254 by RS, on Flickr Tatty, but another I could never track down 20200716_174310 by RS, on Flickr This is a bit unusual, large scale plastic MK1 Scirocco from Molto. Screwed together so I'll reattach the glass. 20200716_174410 by RS, on Flickr 20200716_174414 by RS, on Flickr Speed Kings Bandolero is pretty funky 20200716_174442 by RS, on Flickr Hong Kong Charger is about 1:43 and missing a bumper - pull back motor works though 20200716_174514 by RS, on Flickr 20200716_174521 by RS, on Flickr Matchbox Porker 20200716_174722 by RS, on Flickr Matchbox Mini Pickup ? 20200716_174746 by RS, on Flickr Nope, Hong Kong copy, and an original + collector card 20200716_174810 by RS, on Flickr And this Big Foot version of the same thing 20200716_174900 by RS, on Flickr Tatty, but hard to find Orange Peel version of the Dodge Charger dragster 20200716_175024 by RS, on Flickr Having bought a battered blue E30 cabrio, of course a much better one appears 20200716_175130 by RS, on Flickr Not sure Bugatti offered this colour scheme, but Hot Wheels did 20200716_175215 by RS, on Flickr My Zylmex obsession continues with this Chevy panel van, actual marked as being an ambulance 20200716_175329 by RS, on Flickr 20200716_175344 by RS, on Flickr I got this lot as engine and wheel donors 20200716_174621 by RS, on Flickr Finally, don't know if anyone remembers (or cares) about my hunt for a black plastic copy of the Matchbox Sand Digger, made by Impulse? Well - 20200716_173838 by RS, on Flickr 20200716_173834 by RS, on Flickr 20200716_173843 by RS, on Flickr This crap plastic car has made me very happy Tenmil Socket, Burnside, warch and 9 others 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Posted July 16, 2020 Share Posted July 16, 2020 This week, I found out about a photograph collection that the US Library of Congress had bought and published online for anyone to do with as they please. The subject matter is US roadside objects/attractions/buildings and there's over 11000 of them! Crucially, they're all colour and span from 1972 to the early 2000's, so I decided to put the books down this time and try some digital backgrounds, once I'd found some models which were originally sold in the US. So far, I'm around 1000 images in to my search, with a few more saved backgrounds ready to use. It's still a learning curve trying to make everything work and I know I'll improve my technique but in many ways, it's an easier format to work with compared to books, which want to flop around the place all the time. It has highlighted to me though how few US market cars I have, so forgive the lack of federal specs in places! Having said that, I do have plenty of unopened Hot Wheels, should I get desperate. Anyway, if anyone's bored, here's the link to the images: https://www.loc.gov/pictures/search/?q=mrg bunglebus, Datsuncog, Burnside and 11 others 13 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat4alfa Posted July 16, 2020 Share Posted July 16, 2020 HFM. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/COLLECTIBLE-VINTAGE-1960-039-S-HONG-KONG-MADE-PLASTIC-FRICTION-TOY-CAR-X-2-/303617934370 Yes, I was outbid, spectacularly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted July 16, 2020 Share Posted July 16, 2020 14 minutes ago, Jon said: It has highlighted to me though how few US market cars I have, so forgive the lack of federal specs in places! Plenty of European stuff on US roads in the 60's, VW, Ford (MK2 Cortina, MK1 Capri), MG, Austin etc etc. I quite like how out of place they look in old films, mixing it with 18' long Cadillacs etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat4alfa Posted July 16, 2020 Share Posted July 16, 2020 Yes, Curt Henderson drove a 2CV to Mel's drive-in, in American Grafitti Austat and Datsuncog 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spottedlaurel Posted July 16, 2020 Share Posted July 16, 2020 There's a glimpse of an Imp in an early episode of Rockford Files. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted July 16, 2020 Share Posted July 16, 2020 Christine destroyed a MK2 Cortina GT Sudsprint and 155V6 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Posted July 16, 2020 Share Posted July 16, 2020 Don't get me wrong, I love spotting unusual cars in US films and photographs and I've a few US mags that list imports etc. but it just seems that I haven't got enough* subjects! If ever there were a better thinly veiled excuse to buy more die cast tat, please do let me know! Also, feel free to peruse my spotted thread, for incongruous US spots: Actually, I really should update that thread, even if it garners little traffic. Sudsprint, Austat, Remspoor and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BL Bloke Posted July 16, 2020 Share Posted July 16, 2020 2 hours ago, bunglebus said: Not sure Bugatti offered this colour scheme, but Hot Wheels did 20200716_175215 by RS, on Flickr I've got a couple of Heller 1/24 Bugatti T.50 kits, I might do one of them in those colours. Sudsprint and bunglebus 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
155V6 Posted July 16, 2020 Share Posted July 16, 2020 28 minutes ago, bunglebus said: Christine destroyed a MK2 Cortina GT Volvo Estate in the film too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sierraman Posted July 16, 2020 Share Posted July 16, 2020 Got thoroughly ripped off yesterday. 20p each for these in a charity shop. Sad the Frontera has a broken screen but it’ll go in my scrapyard. Burnside, DoctorRetro and RoadworkUK 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat4alfa Posted July 16, 2020 Share Posted July 16, 2020 41 minutes ago, 155V6 said: Volvo Estate in the film too The Cunningham family ran a Volvo Estate in the book But a Sedan in the film 155V6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheffcortinacentre Posted July 16, 2020 Share Posted July 16, 2020 & Christine is a 4dr saloon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard_FM Posted July 16, 2020 Share Posted July 16, 2020 I like to look for odd imported cars in American films & TV. Rear Window has some Mk1 Ford Zephyrs driving past to help get the perspective right. http://www.imcdb.org/movie.php?id=47396 American Graffiti has a few other imports, including a Morris Minor. For some reason a Humber Snipe is some episodes of Batman as a background vehicle. I know Superman III was filmed over here, but the maker imported a load of American cars for the scrap yard battle, but fleshed it out with some British scrap. A Hilman Hunter is one out of place car in the pile. warch 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Datsuncog Posted July 16, 2020 Share Posted July 16, 2020 Called in to Tesco tonight (for the first time since early April), kinda-hoping that there might be some Matchbox goodness available on the shelves... but no, a coupla big-wheel fantasy commercial vehicles and that was it. No Civic, no BMW - yet. Not much of interest in the Hot Wheels tub either; mostly GoPro trolleys and a few of the Toon'd range... hey ho. Got the morning off work tomorrow; market doesn't open til 10 but the idea is to be there for early doors, post up some pics here (assuming there's owt of interest), go and do a few other errands then swing past the market again on the return leg. I think @155V6 was interested in that Majorette Dodge pickup if it's still there, and @bunglebus asked me to check the Corgi Inter-City bus thing for intact glazing - was there anything else from last week's modest selection that appealed to anyone? 47 minutes ago, Richard_FM said: I know Superman III was filmed over here, but the maker imported a load of American cars for the scrap yard battle, but fleshed it out with some British scrap. A Hilman Hunter is one out of place car in the pile. Heh, I posted up a few stills from that scene on the first page of the Ford Timelord thread - I could make out a Mk1 Capri, Mini and Super Minx estate there in the scrapheap, just to totally shatter the whole cinemagoing experience for dedicated shiters... bunglebus, 155V6 and warch 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted July 17, 2020 Share Posted July 17, 2020 5 hours ago, Datsuncog said: I think @155V6 was interested in that Majorette Dodge pickup if it's still there, and @bunglebus asked me to check the Corgi Inter-City bus thing for intact glazing - was there anything else from last week's modest selection that appealed to anyone? The red Porsche 917 if it's £2-3 and the Husky Jag if it hasn't got broken bumpers and is a couple of quid. Similar story with the Mini Bus, I have a good one and just need the glazing for a custom project, tried making some but it's quite complex Thank you... Datsuncog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted July 17, 2020 Share Posted July 17, 2020 6 hours ago, sheffcortinacentre said: & Christine is a 4dr saloon. Well - not really. In the book it's a Fury, but Stephen King goofed and mentioned it having rear doors. Furys were all 2 door, and were only available in one colour in 58 - and it wasn't red. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
155V6 Posted July 17, 2020 Share Posted July 17, 2020 7 hours ago, flat4alfa said: The Cunningham family ran a Volvo Estate in the book But a Sedan in the film It's been a long time since I saw the film or read the book,so got them mixed up ? flat4alfa 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted July 17, 2020 Author Share Posted July 17, 2020 I'm annoyed with myself. I've been trying to find a black pearl Vanguards Rover 75. The spec of the model is identical to mine. They seem really hard to find but I finally found one on eBay and put it on my watch list but for some reason I didn't get a notification that it was due to end. It was in the middle of the afternoon too when a lot of people are working so it only went for £16. Other Vanguard 75s have been going for around £40 which is out of the question. The search continues. bunglebus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted July 17, 2020 Share Posted July 17, 2020 Talking of Christine, I "improved" a HW Fury a few years ago 041_zpsnhzjhbt9 by RS, on Flickr 042_zpsosaqi86i by RS, on Flickr 20190825_120834 by RS, on Flickr Burnside, MarvinsMom, 155V6 and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Datsuncog Posted July 17, 2020 Share Posted July 17, 2020 46 minutes ago, Split_Pin said: I've been trying to find a black pearl Vanguards Rover 75. Will keep an eye out for you! Have you a preferred top end figure in mind? Might swing by Smithfield today and see if the wee model shop's open again - I know they have a whole shelf of Vanguards, though they're priced at anything from £14-£40, depending on how long they've been sat there (newest ones priciest, oldest ones cheapest). Split_Pin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorRetro Posted July 17, 2020 Share Posted July 17, 2020 How about another die-cast clearout? Dominic had been through his playworn and decided what he isn't keeping. Consider all to be spares/repairs/playworn. Ranging from a couple of quid for decent 1:43ish size, 50p for 1:64, 10p for Chinese crap. Will add pictures shortly. eddyramrod, bunglebus and Split_Pin 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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