ProgRocker Posted July 23, 2020 Share Posted July 23, 2020 6 minutes ago, Amishtat said: Lovely! (But it's a PA) Of course it is. PC was probably more on my mind because I like those better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted July 23, 2020 Share Posted July 23, 2020 This was an ex-Vulgalor custom, I wanted to use the paint I'd bought as a bit of a trial run prior to attempting the resto of a Redline. I didn't go too mad smoothing and polishing the body, as they were never amazing when they were new. Alive '55 is looking pretty good all the same hat49292575238_a23f0ed48f_o by RS, on Flickr This was how it left the factory Sudsprint, Amishtat, Burnside and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amishtat Posted July 23, 2020 Share Posted July 23, 2020 39 minutes ago, ProgRocker said: Of course it is. PC was probably more on my mind because I like those better. Me too, I had two when I was younger and they're a car I wish someone had modelled. ProgRocker 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat4alfa Posted July 23, 2020 Share Posted July 23, 2020 I never got why Lesney did the Opel Diplomat but not the Cresta PC. When I was a child they looked similar enough, after a squint. The only way I know of is to get the hand-made Lansdowne (Brooklin) one, which were £95 new. Traders have them perpetually at £125, but you do find some £60ish ones such as this one https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LANSDOWNE-MODELS-1-43-SCALE-LDM-38x-1971-Vauxhall-PC-Cresta-Silver-Starmist/353146107945 Seems like an outlay, but perhaps the £65 will always return £65. Unlike that eurofizz I drank in recent evenings together with that shoddy Harvester meal we had at the weekend Amishtat, Datsuncog, 155V6 and 4 others 4 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amishtat Posted July 23, 2020 Share Posted July 23, 2020 Hnnnnngggg... That's gorgeous even in silver.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat4alfa Posted July 23, 2020 Share Posted July 23, 2020 It's going to display nicer than the dark green Viscount they did And it's probably much better sense than the Lucky Toys Cresta/Viscount Approx 1:38 scale and last sale of one of these was bid beyond £50 anyhow as it came in a caravan set Amishtat, Sudsprint, bunglebus and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorRetro Posted July 23, 2020 Share Posted July 23, 2020 Superior Rescuer time.... The glazing that holds the bulb was ruined and was making the bulb sit at a wonky angle, so I set about creating a bodge. Cut a 12mm hole in some plastic (still coming in handy @flat4alfa ) Tried gluing it in but I only succeeded in sticking my fingers together, so I got my engineering head on, checked the clearance above the glazing could take a screw head and drilled 1mm holes. The screws are tiny, but have done the job. Reassembled, you'd never know. Amishtat, bunglebus, sutty2006 and 10 others 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat4alfa Posted July 23, 2020 Share Posted July 23, 2020 You have promoted! No longer the Back Door Doctor You have been awarded Nipple Electrician Tenmil Socket, BL Bloke, Amishtat and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted July 23, 2020 Share Posted July 23, 2020 Entertainer have restocked DoctorRetro, Split_Pin, Tenmil Socket and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorRetro Posted July 23, 2020 Share Posted July 23, 2020 14 minutes ago, flat4alfa said: You have promoted! No longer the Back Door Doctor You have been awarded Nipple Electrician You think that's something, check out my makeshift light cover, made from an Evian bottle top... ??? flat4alfa, sheffcortinacentre, andrew e and 4 others 5 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorRetro Posted July 23, 2020 Share Posted July 23, 2020 Dominic loves this Superkings race car transporter, but it has no ramp. So of course I had to give it a go. Amishtat, warch, Remspoor and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted July 23, 2020 Share Posted July 23, 2020 19 hours ago, Amishtat said: Corgi Cadillac Superior ambulance, both in pretty respectable nick really. Six quid each didn't seem unreasonable at all in my book. Could I grab that ambulance? I'll sell the one I have as that one's better I reckon 20200709_145050 by RS, on Flickr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted July 23, 2020 Share Posted July 23, 2020 Talking about replacement tyres on another forum, some useful info came up: B11a 12mm black, round, treaded for Mini's Triumph HeraldB9 15mm black treaded - 60's saloon, RM bus 261 Aston MartinB10a 17mm black, treaded for Land RoverB90 12mm black, treaded ( corgi on side ) - for Mini'sB92 17mm black, treaded (corgi on side ) - for Land Rover, dodge, Green Hornet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amishtat Posted July 23, 2020 Share Posted July 23, 2020 1 hour ago, bunglebus said: Could I grab that ambulance? I'll sell the one I have as that one's better I reckon 20200709_145050 by RS, on Flickr You certainly can,it's not perfect but it's a bit tidier than that. bunglebus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tenmil Socket Posted July 23, 2020 Share Posted July 23, 2020 I received this lot today. Amishtat, morrisoxide, RayMK and 11 others 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BL Bloke Posted July 23, 2020 Share Posted July 23, 2020 I mentioned yesterday that I had some Mini Dinkies and after a brief rummage in the box I found the Ford Corsair and Corvette. They have had childhood repaints but are otherwise in good nick. DSCF1503 by timothy jones, on Flickr DSCF1504 by timothy jones, on Flickr DSCF1505 by timothy jones, on Flickr DSCF1506 by timothy jones, on Flickr DSCF1507 by timothy jones, on Flickr I also found a few Huskies (Huskys?). DSCF1514 by timothy jones, on Flickr Guy Warrior sand truck which still has its sand. DSCF1508 by timothy jones, on Flickr VW 1300 with typical 1970's holiday roof rack. DSCF1509 by timothy jones, on Flickr VW overhead maintenance truck. DSCF1512 by timothy jones, on Flickr Elevate. ? DSCF1513 by timothy jones, on Flickr Studebaker Wagonaire Ambulance. DSCF1511 by timothy jones, on Flickr DSCF1510 by timothy jones, on Flickr I also came across a Matchbox Zodiac MkIV which looks as if it was being prepared for a restoration at some time in the past as the baseplate has already been detached. DSCF1515 by timothy jones, on Flickr The windows and wheels will need some work but it does still have its spare wheel. DSCF1516 by timothy jones, on Flickr More finds from the chod box soon. Split_Pin, bunglebus, MarvinsMom and 10 others 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted July 23, 2020 Share Posted July 23, 2020 1 hour ago, Tenmil Socket said: I have a few of those, Anglia has had a repaint 20181001_205158 by RS, on Flickr 20200326_182754 by RS, on Flickr 20200319_184647 by RS, on Flickr 070_zps9yc1y0nm by RS, on Flickr 20200712_124642 by RS, on Flickr Love the 100E Split_Pin, Datsuncog, morrisoxide and 7 others 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrew e Posted July 23, 2020 Share Posted July 23, 2020 On 7/22/2020 at 9:54 PM, Amishtat said: I have two Schabaks, the white Sapphire Cosworth and the rather nicer Scorpio in burgundy, I never knew there was an XR2 until today. I've had them since I was about nine but frustratingly can't remember where they came from. Nobody in the family had a Ford so it probably wasn't from Candor in town. I too have the burgundy Granada (check out the taligate, not a Scorpio so a UK centric casting!) the box is a bit batterd and those paint chips came with it! I seem to have lost a tailgate finisher in the 34 years I've had it, which makes me feel really old ? As with most things it had a tale - me or my dad won it in a raffle at the 1986 Ford’s Dunton open day. All staff and families were welcome, the rest if us local to Dunton just chanced our arm - if you had a ford you had a good chance of bluffing your way in ? luckily my dad had a graphite grey Granada so we made the cut. A few weeks later from this 11 year olds best ever day out a package arrived - they had tried to use the internal mail but couldnt find my dad on the payroll, so in the end they rang the house and a rather sheepish dad accepted the prize and confessed he ligged his way in - to which the prize delivery driver approved! You can buy these un-scened taxed on ebay for not much money MIB and they are a well detailed model if you fancy a payday treat. Tenmil Socket, AndyW201, Split_Pin and 10 others 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted July 23, 2020 Author Share Posted July 23, 2020 That's a lovely example , mine is a rather austere all- black. I did also have a saloon version which I got from a member on here but I swapped it for a Bburago Renault 14 some years ago. I've also got that XR2i which is in the same red as the one my friend's dad bought new in January 1990. It was a revelation compared to the brown MK3 Escort L he had before it. The wheels of the model really annoy me though, far too big. Penny pinching by Schabak no doubt so that a generic tyre would fit. Still a nice piece to have. andrew e and Burnside 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amishtat Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 I did go looking for mine yesterday morning but it's well enough hidden that it would have taken longer than I had to fish it out. The box is even in an identical condition to yours! andrew e 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 Is it...Tat Friday? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tenmil Socket Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 13 hours ago, Tenmil Socket said: I received this lot today. Apart from the Chrysler, Land Rover and Anglia these are available for £2 each or 3 for £5. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted July 24, 2020 Author Share Posted July 24, 2020 Interested in the Thames van chap! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Datsuncog Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 1 hour ago, bunglebus said: Is it...Tat Friday? Unfortunately not today, dudes... spot of trouble at t'mill. Really wish the market would start opening at its normal time again - I could be there and back home again before 8, if that were the case. I'm really not sure what benefits a 10am opening brings; the traders don't seem best pleased about it either. flat4alfa, sierraman and bunglebus 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Tenmil Socket Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 2 minutes ago, flat4alfa said: Such a happy chap... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorRetro Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 Does anyone collect these? Quite happy to throw in for postage only or with someone's tat package... Sudsprint 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorRetro Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 Oh and if anyone is suffering tat Friday withdrawal, feel free to browse my eBay listing and stick a 99p bid on one of the job lots... https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/143662495548 Look at seller's other items... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat4alfa Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 In the light of the upsetting but understandable news of the cancelled Tat Friday, Farmer Tom popped over in his FIAT to offer his support and see if he could help out in any way Remspoor, Split_Pin, eddyramrod and 3 others 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat4alfa Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 4 hours ago, TheDoctor said: Does anyone collect these? Quite happy to throw in for postage only or with someone's tat package... Still have that Dassault Mirage F1 from my childhood Have a flyby Sudsprint 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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