bunglebus Posted September 8, 2020 Share Posted September 8, 2020 I've had a google and can't find a match. As you say, 3x5cm is too big for Matchbox size, more like Superkings. Odd to find just the grilles, I wonder if they're aftermarket parts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sierraman Posted September 8, 2020 Share Posted September 8, 2020 Had a really bizarre dream last night that me and a mate had gone to the Isle of Wight by Hovercraft, anyway we were walking through a forest and it was full of dumped boxed matchbox from the seventies, you couldn’t see the floor for them. I was stuffing them in my pockets and rucksack. Then I woke up and now I’m at work. Fuck sake... bunglebus, Split_Pin, Datsuncog and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted September 8, 2020 Share Posted September 8, 2020 I don't know who keeps taking old Matchbox into my favourite charity shop, but as long as they do I'll keep buying them! All 50p other than the transporter which was an extortionate £1.50 I even bought a MOY to hot rod And a Corgi junkyarddog, Tenmil Socket, AndyW201 and 8 others 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat4alfa Posted September 8, 2020 Share Posted September 8, 2020 55 minutes ago, bunglebus said: I don't know who keeps taking old Matchbox into my favourite charity shop, but as long as they do I'll keep buying them! I've had this a couple of times. Some places put out a few at a time. Asking if there were 'any more in the back room' has resulted in some good hauls - the Tomica VW Bus was one of those. bunglebus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat4alfa Posted September 8, 2020 Share Posted September 8, 2020 Can I join the Fantasy Transporter Party too? bunglebus, AndyW201, Amishtat and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amishtat Posted September 8, 2020 Share Posted September 8, 2020 No fantasy transporters here but I have had these out to give them a dust and to rearrange their loads. Just about everything which could be missing on the Holmes is, but it wasn't expensive so it didn't really matter. Remspoor, Datsuncog, sheffcortinacentre and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted September 8, 2020 Share Posted September 8, 2020 22 minutes ago, flat4alfa said: I've had this a couple of times. Some places put out a few at a time. Asking if there were 'any more in the back room' has resulted in some good hauls - the Tomica VW Bus was one of those. They've got a big basket full of cars, sometimes nothing new for months. I may ask the question next time I'm in though as it seems to be a hot spot for good finds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amishtat Posted September 8, 2020 Share Posted September 8, 2020 And some new arrivals. I already had a Dinky Jaguar but nowhere near as nice as this, and the Imp is just lovely, albeit needing a tyre. The Corgi A60 is another I'd been idly seeking for a while and it's the nicest I've yet found if you overlook a tyre deficiency and a crack to the screen and rear door windows. AndyW201, bunglebus, MarvinsMom and 7 others 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddyramrod Posted September 8, 2020 Share Posted September 8, 2020 A bit more showing off. I've almost completed these restorations, just a bit of detail work to go. I think I can call the caravan complete though. And now for something slightly different. You may remember my neighbour Allan, who has provided my stock of Atlas Editions, some of which are still For Sale. We were talking one day and he was reminiscing about a car he used to own: a Triumph 1300 in dark blue. He liked that car and says he should have kept it. Now I happened to have one in the paint queue, so I painted it dark blue and it's now complete. Next time I see him he can have it. bunglebus, Amishtat, hennabm and 11 others 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat4alfa Posted September 8, 2020 Share Posted September 8, 2020 This is turning out to be READER'S DIECASTS 'Show us yours' etc Saviem owned since a boy Reluctant Adult, Amishtat, Shite Ron and 5 others 6 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frogchod Posted September 8, 2020 Share Posted September 8, 2020 Husky Buick Electra arrived. This brings my Buick Electra collection up to two. Amishtat, junkyarddog, eddyramrod and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amishtat Posted September 8, 2020 Share Posted September 8, 2020 Only the second Spot-on to cross my path, this appears to have started out red but two fairly thick coats of Humbrol have long since dried to a surprisingly reasonable gloss. Datsuncog, AndyW201, eddyramrod and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted September 8, 2020 Share Posted September 8, 2020 That would restore nicely I reckon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddyramrod Posted September 8, 2020 Share Posted September 8, 2020 I'd be itching to strip that van! Meanwhile... I just spotted Allan coming in with his dogs, so I gave him the little Triumph. He was delighted. Now then, did someone say Corgi A60? I've had the grey one from new, so about 1965 or so, when it looked like the two behind, only better. For many years it has sat in my "Personal" collection, representing 213 FUY that we had in 1975-6. The others, I've picked up at various boot sales and such. The maroon one was pretty rough so I didn't mind painting it in a suitable period colour. andrew e, MarvinsMom, Amishtat and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted September 8, 2020 Share Posted September 8, 2020 If we're talking transporters, this is my only other offering - long since sold 20190919_123727 by RS, on Flickr Sudsprint 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddyramrod Posted September 8, 2020 Share Posted September 8, 2020 Of course if someone says "Transporter" I have to run upstairs and photograph almost all of them for you... ERTL, 1/64, with some 1960s Fords loaded up. The connecting pin on the trailer has gone, unfortunately, but it still displays well enough. Corgi TK with some period Corgi American autos, all suffering roughly similar levels of playwear! Matchbox futuristic trailer with American Ford unit. I could be persuaded into swopping this for something... ...such as a Corgi Ford or Scammell unit to go under this! Fair condition would be good enough. Another MB rig, again could be available. Be aware the tailgate isn't straight. Some Husky and Corgi Juniors, all D-series Fords. I think I'd like to retain the Husky cab (the one at the back) and one trailer, but the rest could be available. I've just got too many really. Volvo rig from the petrol promotion of many years ago. I have a bunch of the cars too, all in their boxes. I bought this one, without trailer, just because I didn't have a Scania cab. Bedford O-series rig was from Bucketeer of this parish and will be with me for life. Shown here with some of my Atlas Dinky fleet. In real life you just don't see a three-axle Road Runner so I couldn't resist this. Not bashed enough to worry about restoring it. Does a Race Transporter count? I have a Corgi Ecurie Ecosse one too, but that's stripped and waiting for paint at the moment. Well there you are; a few swop offers to think about. As well as a tractor unit for my Corgi trailer, I would really like a couple of paintable Dinky Singer Vogues, if you can lay hands on any. MarvinsMom, AndyW201, andrew e and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amishtat Posted September 8, 2020 Share Posted September 8, 2020 You've seen this before, a Tat Friday bag except for the Mercury. On the kitchen shelf hence the slightly odd camera angle and a shit load of dust MarvinsMom, eddyramrod, AndyW201 and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted September 8, 2020 Share Posted September 8, 2020 I'd like to see a better pic of Bibendum! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amishtat Posted September 8, 2020 Share Posted September 8, 2020 10 minutes ago, bunglebus said: I'd like to see a better pic of Bibendum! No problem. Can't for the life of me remember where it came from. Remspoor and bunglebus 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat4alfa Posted September 8, 2020 Share Posted September 8, 2020 I can't win this transporter party Available for swap Farmer Tom likes riding it though. Sudsprint 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat4alfa Posted September 8, 2020 Share Posted September 8, 2020 9 minutes ago, Amishtat said: No problem. Can't for the life of me remember where it came from. Looked it up. Uh-oh.... Slippery Slope beckons. There's loads to collect Run away!!!! bunglebus, Remspoor, Datsuncog and 2 others 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat4alfa Posted September 8, 2020 Share Posted September 8, 2020 18 minutes ago, flat4alfa said: I can't win this transporter party Wait a minute! I may save face (a bit) with this combo eddyramrod and Amishtat 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat4alfa Posted September 8, 2020 Share Posted September 8, 2020 Perhaps not this combo though Because I made it up. Any love for Mattell Mini-Racers? I found it on a Camber Sands the other week Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted September 8, 2020 Share Posted September 8, 2020 I've found a better pickup since I took this pic 20200523_195817 by RS, on Flickr 20200615_184452 by RS, on Flickr Sudsprint, eddyramrod, andrew e and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat4alfa Posted September 8, 2020 Share Posted September 8, 2020 I couldn't find the Charlie Mack Universal-era book, then realised it's because you've got it now! I forget what I swap sometimes Could you scan the range of variations of the Kenworth Cabover Racing Transporter? For Slope testing, obviously. The Fandom pages don't list them, I did look (https://matchbox.fandom.com/wiki/Kenworth_Racing_Transporter_(CY-10)) Sudsprint 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted September 8, 2020 Share Posted September 8, 2020 You'll have to make do with pics for now, got something else to scan Remspoor, flat4alfa and Sudsprint 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted September 8, 2020 Share Posted September 8, 2020 This is what I was scanning, Siku's 1988 catalogue. Ze Germans take a different approach, showing various kinder playing with their toys, rather than individual vehicles. Farm equipment aside, there's lots to like here Siku 1988 001 by RS, on Flickr Siku 1988 002 by RS, on Flickr Siku 1988 003 by RS, on Flickr Siku 1988 004 by RS, on Flickr Siku 1988 005 by RS, on Flickr Siku 1988 006 by RS, on Flickr Siku 1988 007 by RS, on Flickr Siku 1988 008 by RS, on Flickr Siku 1988 009 by RS, on Flickr Siku 1988 010 by RS, on Flickr Siku 1988 011 by RS, on Flickr Siku 1988 012 by RS, on Flickr Siku 1988 013 by RS, on Flickr Siku 1988 014 by RS, on Flickr Siku 1988 015 by RS, on Flickr Siku 1988 016 by RS, on Flickr Siku 1988 017 by RS, on Flickr andrew e, Jon, Sudsprint and 3 others 4 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddyramrod Posted September 8, 2020 Share Posted September 8, 2020 I'm seeing a couple of Peterbilts in that catalogue that might fit the beach-find grilles from earlier! Anyone got an example to measure? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat4alfa Posted September 8, 2020 Share Posted September 8, 2020 2 hours ago, bunglebus said: Amishtat 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spottedlaurel Posted September 8, 2020 Share Posted September 8, 2020 Some lovely stuff in that Siku catalogue. The Shell filling station is ace, and the Mack and road bridge set is pretty epic. Going back to transporters, this is without doubt the largest I have: 1:24 Mitsuwa Fuso K-FV214JR & Car Transporter kit by Spottedlaurel, on Flickr The trailer has - mercifully - been pretty much finished, and rather nicely too. Looked like it would have been quite a task. The tractor unit needs to be completed. I'd love to find myself a Majorette transporter. I've had the Matchbox fantasy one since I was young, and this Corgi Transcontinental too: Corgi Ford Transcontinental + various Dinky/Corgi by Spottedlaurel, on Flickr More recently I've got the Matchbox DAF and 1980s Corgi Volvo. Datsuncog, Shite Ron, Jon and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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