FakeConcern Posted December 23, 2020 Share Posted December 23, 2020 Mrs Concern has added the tree to the front wheel drive sleigh and displayed it in a Kilner jar with snow... Datsuncog, bunglebus, Burnside and 8 others 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted December 23, 2020 Author Share Posted December 23, 2020 I love that! I wonder if my wife would let.me display something like that. FakeConcern 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted December 23, 2020 Share Posted December 23, 2020 6 hours ago, Spottedlaurel said: I've completed 17 kits this year, some of them long-term projects that date back to the early-mid '90s. Don't think I've ever finished that many in a year before. I was thinking along similar lines about how many die casts have been rejuvenated here this year. Really like how you photograph your finished kits, hard to tell them apart from the real thing sometimes Spottedlaurel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted December 23, 2020 Share Posted December 23, 2020 Found one of these so I can do this 20201223_131936.mp4 Think the tracking needs attention Burnside, flat4alfa and 155V6 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted December 23, 2020 Share Posted December 23, 2020 If you want a yellow Volvo T5, you'll have to find it as a premium model next year But look at that Amazon! andrew e, Tenmil Socket, Datsuncog and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spottedlaurel Posted December 23, 2020 Share Posted December 23, 2020 1 hour ago, bunglebus said: I was thinking along similar lines about how many die casts have been rejuvenated here this year. Really like how you photograph your finished kits, hard to tell them apart from the real thing sometimes Thanks It's not due to being furloughed or anything, just not doing so much when I'm not at work and also motivating myself to get some kits finished that were painfully near completion but had stalled for whatever reason. That long period of decent weather helped too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bezzabsa Posted December 23, 2020 Share Posted December 23, 2020 Has anyone got the Cab to the Jennings cattle truck, or anyone needing the trailer?? I'll attempt to slap a pic up in a bit I also have a Sierra 2.3 ghia in white, tow hook complete...and a plod SD1 rover (rough no blue lights and body half off) that I'm willing to deal with.. will take pics and add to post later Burnside and Amishtat 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted December 23, 2020 Share Posted December 23, 2020 I've been meaning to pull these two out for a WDIB for a while - Matchbox and Husky Studebaker Wagonaires. I think the Matchbox is far crisper, like the opening tailgate on the Husky though. Lead me to wondering why certain cars are chosen to be miniturised and some aren't. The Stude is an interesting design but can't have been a big seller, and would be virtually unknown outside of America at the time. Yet Lesney chose not to make a MK3 Cortina or a MK1 Escort, both hugely popular at the time. Maybe they were too busy playing catch-up with Mattel's Hot Wheels? flat4alfa, Remspoor, Sudsprint and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amishtat Posted December 23, 2020 Share Posted December 23, 2020 You're right, would you ever have heard of a Wagonaire otherwise? Pretty sure I wouldn't have done. flat4alfa and bunglebus 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat4alfa Posted December 23, 2020 Share Posted December 23, 2020 bunglebus, RayMK, eddyramrod and 5 others 2 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted December 24, 2020 Share Posted December 24, 2020 I've been trying to find a Caper Cart as a parts donor for my copper coloured one. Problem is I keep getting ones that are far too good to take apart! This one is a later light blue Superkings but without the stickers and yellow interior Sudsprint 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted December 24, 2020 Share Posted December 24, 2020 Cute! Polistil Honda Z600 morrisoxide, Datsuncog, Remspoor and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frogchod Posted December 24, 2020 Share Posted December 24, 2020 Not a Buick shocker... It's a Dong Feng Or a ZX saloon to you and me. Remspoor, RoadworkUK, Sudsprint and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sudsprint Posted December 24, 2020 Share Posted December 24, 2020 Happy Dinky Christmas RayMK, bunglebus, Burnside and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted December 24, 2020 Share Posted December 24, 2020 1 hour ago, Sudsprint said: Happy Dinky Christmas Yes it is. Got some money from my parents instead of presents so I made a purchase Other than the scratch on the roof it's properly nice. I posted it in the miniature tat thread and couldn't stop thinking about it afterwards Skizzer, RoadworkUK, Remspoor and 13 others 16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
155V6 Posted December 24, 2020 Share Posted December 24, 2020 15 minutes ago, bunglebus said: Yes it is. Got some money from my parents instead of presents so I made a purchase Other than the scratch on the roof it's properly nice. I posted it in the miniature tat thread and couldn't stop thinking about it afterwards I thought it might end up with you ,I would have probably bought it if I hadn't spent enough already 😂 bunglebus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted December 24, 2020 Share Posted December 24, 2020 A couple of other bits arrived too, found a Husky Zephyr estate so I could put it up against the Lone Star Zodiac. Didn't realise how different in size they are Also found the Corgi version of the BMW 850i to go with the charity shop Hot Wheels. Other than paint shade and a badge, almost no difference AndyW201, Burnside, ETCHY and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Posted December 24, 2020 Share Posted December 24, 2020 Hey @Datsuncog did anyone play claim to your Aleko? Rather like bunglebus, it's been playing on my mind and I'd rather like one to sit beside my Simca 1308. No problems if it's already taken/you've had a change of heart. Then I really must pay you some moola. Also, Merry Christmas everyone. I've a couple of chores to do about the place before I can see if I've received any die cast pressies (unlikely) but I have a lot of booty to update this thread with, when I get the chance to dust off the camera! eddyramrod, Datsuncog, andrew e and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Datsuncog Posted December 24, 2020 Share Posted December 24, 2020 3 hours ago, Jon said: Hey @Datsuncog did anyone play claim to your Aleko? Rather like bunglebus, it's been playing on my mind and I'd rather like one to sit beside my Simca 1308. No problems if it's already taken/you've had a change of heart. Then I really must pay you some moola. Also, Merry Christmas everyone. I've a couple of chores to do about the place before I can see if I've received any die cast pressies (unlikely) but I have a lot of booty to update this thread with, when I get the chance to dust off the camera! Aleko is still available, as is the ZIL 117 - you're welcome to either, or both! I know, it's a bit distressing when something just keeps harping on your consciousness... I get that rather frequently... Hopefully you'll find a quiet afternoon sometime soon for more camera antics, I certainly enjoy them! Jon 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Datsuncog Posted December 25, 2020 Share Posted December 25, 2020 In an unexpected twist, a fruitless errand to locate a highly specific chocolate product landed me at St George's this afternoon - the market was running all this week, presumably in an effort to allow the traders to clear their stock before everything comes to a screeching halt once again. Now, Market Blokey had already informed me last Friday that he wouldn't be participating in the Christmas Week market, otherwise you can be sure I would have wrangled a way to attend... but I'd thought it was more the fruit and veg lot who'd be in attendance. Even though the market was meant to be open until 2pm, it was already mostly shut down just before 1. Still, the counterfeit Junkman of St George's was there, although there still seemed to be not many takers for his diecast wares (one Saint XJS appears to have sold; but that's about it). Paddy was also knocking about, and I'm not sure anything's sold from this lot since its appearance in August... I'm half-tempted to offer him sixty quid for the lot and see what he reckons. Alan also had a couple of the same Matchbox scale stuff at his Emporium as before in a tub for 35p each, but not much to tickle me. Charity Blokey had mostly the same stuff too on the stall, although a busted Dinky FAB1 was now in the mix. He also had this odd little set: Four each of three different types of construction vehicle, all plastic - crane, cherry picker and dump truck. Not identical cab mouldings, either. I've never heard of Apollo - anyone? Unusual it was, but not quite my thing. Much as I would have enjoyed scuttling home with a Christmas Eve haul, I didn't cave in. Just about. That Dinky SD1 is starting to look like it's nearly worth a tenner... I also didn't manage to get across to Whitehead and the antiques shop there, and now definitely won't since NI goes back to full lockdown at midnight tomorrow - BUT I do have the proprietor's contact details, so I'll hit him up over the next couple of days and may be able to work out some form of distanced electronic payment and collection type thing... Tat finds a way. Cheers for everything this year, folks - it's been a weird one, but I've greatly enjoyed the tat events, the show 'n' tell, and the sense of camaraderie and community on this thread which I've never found elsewhere. Proud to be a part of it! Wherever you are, and whatever you're up to, hope this Christmas is a happy and peaceful one for you all. Take care! Spottedlaurel, Split_Pin, bunglebus and 12 others 11 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted December 25, 2020 Author Share Posted December 25, 2020 Merry Christmas Tim, thanks for all the Tat Fridays and to everyone else who has contributed to this thread. Weird Superkings, obscure manufacturers from far off lands, catalogue scans and lots of interesting things for sale. Heck we even keep an eye out in the Supermarkets for each other in case a sought after MB or HW surfaces! Santa was good to me: Remspoor, Datsuncog, bunglebus and 11 others 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted December 25, 2020 Share Posted December 25, 2020 2 hours ago, Split_Pin said: catalogue scans I very nearly did another yesterday but had a case of CBA. I've got these still to do But I found a few more on eBay so I'll wait until they arrive and decide which one deserves it most. One is too big for the scanner but made me go OMG as I vividly remember having it as a kid Datsuncog, Sudsprint, Split_Pin and 3 others 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted December 25, 2020 Author Share Posted December 25, 2020 I've now got a Police fleet! AndyW201, Sudsprint, Mr Laurence and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bren Posted December 25, 2020 Share Posted December 25, 2020 Santa came with these. I have never had an austin taxi - even as a child. The juniors c111 is difficult to find in its original packaging. I have the rockets version which is blue. The thunderbird 2 is the pre 1973 issue which is smaller than the later ones - I have the later one but this one is a much nicer model. Split_Pin, AndyW201, Datsuncog and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted December 25, 2020 Share Posted December 25, 2020 Let's see the Sonett out of its box! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six-cylinder Posted December 25, 2020 Share Posted December 25, 2020 Final update for 2020, December saw two full sizes cars join the fleet, which means I needed 1/43 models of them. First was a red 1974 Triumph Toledo 2 door, I could not find a Toledo at all so I had to settle for a Vanguards white Dolomite to represent it on the shelve. Last of the year was a Black 2003 Beetle convertible and the best 1/43 model I could find was a poor New-Ray Toys yellow one. Shite Ron, Remspoor, Mrs6C and 7 others 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spottedlaurel Posted December 26, 2020 Share Posted December 26, 2020 This was a present yesterday (although I'd chosen and paid for it myself): And I recently got these: I primarily got them for nostalgia value, as I remember the AMT and Matchbox tie-in and I may have a catalogue with this pair in them. The Mustang has surfaced a few times since then and I believe it's the basis for the 1971 007 car that they've just released. I was hoping the Monza could be built standard, but I'd have to modify the front bumper and spoiler as it only has one to suit the wide arches. Datsuncog, Sudsprint, andrew e and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddyramrod Posted December 26, 2020 Share Posted December 26, 2020 The other day I mentioned my latest ebay purchase. Here it is... The 1964 Ford Galaxie from Men In Black 3, complete with agents J and K. I wouldn't mind some more figures with my 1/18 cars; I've only got these two and Al Pacino from Scarface. The Ford is quite a nice model. I've seen it offered, but not often, and I know there are two police variants available which I've chased around the Bay for years without success. I have reservations about it being the two-door "hardtop" (pillarless) variety, but nobody makes a four-door sedan in this scale. I have a bit of a soft spot for the 64 Ford, as there was a gold four-door sedan parked in a front garden for years in Southport, and I would see it often when out on my bike. I'm sure it was even RHD, but of course it's long gone now. Frogchod, Burnside, bunglebus and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorRetro Posted December 26, 2020 Share Posted December 26, 2020 I shouldn't be allowed to play with knives... Littlun is over the moon with the model though. AndyW201, Burnside and bunglebus 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frogchod Posted December 26, 2020 Share Posted December 26, 2020 Talking of movie cars, I'm really tempted by this Plymouth Fury. Working lights too 😁 It's available in several versions including junkyard. DoctorRetro, Burnside, bunglebus and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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