flat4alfa Posted March 5, 2021 Share Posted March 5, 2021 3 hours ago, bunglebus said: What's the green vehicle in the bottom left cabinet? https://dinkytvspace.com/dinky-353-shado-2/ All the info you'd ever want (or need!) is here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat4alfa Posted March 5, 2021 Share Posted March 5, 2021 13 hours ago, eddyramrod said: MrsR is extremely anti. eddyramrod 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted March 5, 2021 Share Posted March 5, 2021 It is indeed Tat Friday™, So here's some tat; First up, found another of the tiny Hot Wheels cars. Can't find out a lot about these but some have a cell battery and lights Dug out one of Poundland's finest batteries It verks! That jogged my memory that these were in a recent lot, McDonald's happy meal cars. One has a wheel underneath that pops up for wheelies, the other two should light up, but they never do as the batteries are dead and sealed into the holder underneath As I had the batteries out, it would be rude not to attempt a fix Just as I was finishing fixing them, postie man arrived, gave him an easter egg for delivering my boxes of junk. Today's box contains; The big Corgi Buick. got some chips and missing one dome light, but not bad Corgi police Jaguar XJC, this one's really nice and even has the aerial intact Finally - the Corgi police Rover SD1. Told you I was after one, and this one's a gem WIN AndyW201, Skizzer, flat4alfa and 9 others 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat4alfa Posted March 5, 2021 Share Posted March 5, 2021 32 minutes ago, bunglebus said: The big Corgi Buick Nice. But. That's not the big Corgi Buick... It's the medium-sized Corgi Buick 😊 eddyramrod, Datsuncog, bunglebus and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat4alfa Posted March 5, 2021 Share Posted March 5, 2021 Today, some MG Maestros were played with. The yellow ones are Corgi 'Corgitronics' and are in working order again. The paint-chipped one deserves a repaint in red. The blue one is a Scalextric that tends to be pretty expensive to buy, so this one is being resurrected from spares after getting hold of the bodyshell piece from off here. Reproduction mirrors and taillights are on order, but the glazing piece is proving elusive. But it a runner again. @inconsistant AndyW201, Amishtat, eddyramrod and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrew e Posted March 5, 2021 Share Posted March 5, 2021 The scalextric Maestro is spot on for looking like a Maestro though. On a slot theme, have you seen these ALL NEW OLD SKOOL FORD X-pack Escorts? I’m not a slot guy, but I could be very tempted! https://www.timetunnelmodels.com/live/catalog/team-slot-13003-ford-escort-rs2000-pack-white-race-scalextric-compatible-p-68445.html Split_Pin, Tenmil Socket, Datsuncog and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat4alfa Posted March 5, 2021 Share Posted March 5, 2021 23 minutes ago, andrew e said: I’m not a slot guy, but I could be very tempted! Go on, be tempted to be a slot guy! 😄 I was told that when Team Slot came out with that, the resin scratch build body market in Escort II fell to dust! This is one of the bodies I picked up at a show for pennies as a result of that Then subsequently put it in too hotter water to clean it. The paint bloomed. andrew e, Tenmil Socket and AndyW201 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat4alfa Posted March 5, 2021 Share Posted March 5, 2021 Polistil 1:25 Rover SD1 Police I did not know of this! bunglebus, Dick Longbridge, sierraman and 7 others 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
155V6 Posted March 6, 2021 Share Posted March 6, 2021 A couple of really late arrivals to the estate car party from last week. Norev Laguna turned up today,it also comes as a hatchback.The Siku Audi is one I forgot about last week. RayMK, andrew e, AndyW201 and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
155V6 Posted March 6, 2021 Share Posted March 6, 2021 This cheap Corgi lot just turned up.Bought mainly for the Stock Car & the Army vehicles,I was hoping the Transit might still have the tailgate,but no such luck 😂 AndyW201, morrisoxide, RayMK and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junkyarddog Posted March 6, 2021 Share Posted March 6, 2021 Love those stock cars, Even with the broken wheel,that needs to be on an old battered tow truck for that authentic wrecked in battle look! 😊 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
155V6 Posted March 6, 2021 Share Posted March 6, 2021 9 minutes ago, junkyarddog said: Love those stock cars, Even with the broken wheel,that needs to be on an old battered tow truck for that authentic wrecked in battle look! 😊 Datsuncog, sheffcortinacentre, junkyarddog and 6 others 7 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted March 6, 2021 Share Posted March 6, 2021 Here are a couple of oddballs that just arrived. Doesn't take much imagination to see where the castings are copied from. Going to on my unloved toy cars Facebook page to try and get a make for them Also included was this rather tidy Clipper And the Roadblasters Quasar Plus a Corgi Corvette with an actual opening part AndyW201 and Split_Pin 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat4alfa Posted March 6, 2021 Share Posted March 6, 2021 43 minutes ago, bunglebus said: Going to on my unloved toy cars Facebook page Did a search for that. Zero hits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted March 6, 2021 Share Posted March 6, 2021 1 hour ago, flat4alfa said: Did a search for that. Zero hits. https://www.facebook.com/groups/1829868194008687/ Both made by Summer flat4alfa 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat4alfa Posted March 6, 2021 Share Posted March 6, 2021 On the whole, I find FB painful But will take a look Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted March 6, 2021 Share Posted March 6, 2021 I'm sure everyone's familiar with the Maisto VW camper (usually spelled "CHAMPER" on the base - but not always) Quite obviously a copy or re-use of the Matchbox version But this I hadn't seen before, so I needed to obtain it Still got CHAMPER on the base though Pleased with this one as the Maisto only seems to come in white, and Edocar isn't often seen in the UK. Now I need a Maisto with the CAMPER base RayMK, Split_Pin and AndyW201 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyW201 Posted March 6, 2021 Share Posted March 6, 2021 On 03/03/2021 at 02:11, Jon said: I must admit, I did a bit of Googling first before buying the GTE, as I couldn't work out from the listings images whether it was a period release Solido, or a 1990's re-release; the latter wouldn't interest me one jot, as I'm a total snob. Quite partial to 90's Vitesse models though, particularly if they're of contemporary stuff. Anyway, mine is not in the best of shape but was from memory, less than £10 delivered, so again, no bank accounts raided. It also ties in with the condition of a real one at its low ebb of market value, which is way more interesting than 'freshly restored in the USA'. Dare I say it, that Vanguards casting does really show up how crappy the older castings are, in terms of realistic proportions. Certainly, the Mk2 Astra SR I picked up mint/boxed for £4.50 is a little belter: I also like the fact that Vanguards are based on real cars, too. Not quite sure anyone's done a good rendition of a Mk2 Cavalier though; I dislike the skinny axles of the Vanguard effort, plus I'd want an early series one rather than a facelifted version, truth be told. And yet saying all the above, I still prefer older castings! AND YET! I bought this thing: A Vauxhall Sintra - CD spec, nonetheless. Seen here either in some ancient European town, or Luton; it's hard to tell. I can't even remember who made this. Gama? Schuco? Whatever, I lobbed a bid on the starting price of $1 (50p) and won! Funny, that. All in, I think it was £3 posted, so a curio for the price of a takeaway coffee. Those tabs for the headlamps do it no favours whatsoever and it's missing the passenger door mirror but the general shape is as accurately gloopy as I remember them and it's suspension is very nicely sprung. Even came in a tatty old box, too. If I ever make it back to the UK, I'd be happy to stick it in my luggage for some poor old sod. The Vanguards Astra SR is one of my favourite models. Partly for the fact that the SR isn't a really obvious choice. But mostly for those wheels! The only thing that spoils it, and the GTE, for me is the rear ride height, which is too high for something 'sporty'. Naturally the MK2 Astra is one of the few castings without sprung suspension so I can't adjust it... That Sintra is winking at me, being one of the UK spec RHD V-grille versions. I'm sure I'd find it it a home if it came over here... Jon, Dick Longbridge, Split_Pin and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Longbridge Posted March 6, 2021 Share Posted March 6, 2021 9 minutes ago, AndyW201 said: The Vanguards Astra SR is one of my favourite models. Partly for the fact that the SR isn't a really obvious choice. But mostly for those wheels! The only thing that spoils it, and the GTE, for me is the rear ride height, which is too high for something 'sporty'. Naturally the MK2 Astra is one of the few castings without sprung suspension so I can't adjust it... That Sintra is winking at me, being one of the UK spec RHD V-grille versions. I'm sure I'd find it it a home if it came over here... Agreed, that SR is lovely. Some of the modern castings really do have impressive detail. I'm still gutted that our Mk1 Fez produced by Oxford Diecast is a tiddly 1/76. 1/20 or something would be amazing. Split_Pin, AndyW201 and RayMK 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyW201 Posted March 6, 2021 Share Posted March 6, 2021 51 minutes ago, Dick Longbridge said: Agreed, that SR is lovely. Some of the modern castings really do have impressive detail. I'm still gutted that our Mk1 Fez produced by Oxford Diecast is a tiddly 1/76. 1/20 or something would be amazing. Definitely. If Oxford did half their 1/76 range in 1/43, I would be a happy (and poor/divorced) man! Dick Longbridge 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat4alfa Posted March 6, 2021 Share Posted March 6, 2021 Otto do a Mk1 Fiesta in 1:18. But you'll need a deep pocket for one. Because Otto. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pilninggas Posted March 6, 2021 Share Posted March 6, 2021 Built up another Tamiya kit this afternoon. These kits are so enjoyable to assemble. Not too fiddly and not forced to paint to make a decent looking outcome. AndyW201, Dick Longbridge, flat4alfa and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Longbridge Posted March 6, 2021 Share Posted March 6, 2021 30 minutes ago, flat4alfa said: Otto do a Mk1 Fiesta in 1:18. But you'll need a deep pocket for one. Because Otto. Just had a look. They're lovely but that's serious dollar. I was really pleased with the OD Mk1 as my fiancée's first car was a terracotta mk1 1.1L Fiesta, so a pretty good match. Just wish it wasn't the size of my small fingernail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat4alfa Posted March 6, 2021 Share Posted March 6, 2021 Italian-made Dinky Volvo 265 DL in the scarce ORANGE has been acquired 😎 Quite pleased with this one, made a cheeky offer on it after a bit of chat with the seller So, another box ticked for a fiver. Here it is compared to the earlier English example with cast wheels. However, Farmer Tom has been in the pub all afternoon again and is larking about. Get down from there! eddyramrod, Datsuncog, Amishtat and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted March 6, 2021 Share Posted March 6, 2021 1 hour ago, Dick Longbridge said: Just had a look. They're lovely but that's serious dollar. I was really pleased with the OD Mk1 as my fiancée's first car was a terracotta mk1 1.1L Fiesta, so a pretty good match. Just wish it wasn't the size of my small fingernail. Mira in 1:65, Not cheap cheap but not astronomical either https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VINTAGE-DIECAST-MIRA-SPAIN-FORD-FIESTA-MARK-ONE-MK1/393175495105?hash=item5b8b15f1c1:g:lIUAAOSwJpxgQpKG Guisval, same scale, similar price https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-Guisval-Ford-Fiesta-rare/333904982429?hash=item4dbe49b19d:g:s8IAAOSw~QdgO-hy andrew e, Dick Longbridge, Shite Ron and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Longbridge Posted March 6, 2021 Share Posted March 6, 2021 16 minutes ago, bunglebus said: Mira in 1:65, Not cheap cheap but not astronomical either https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VINTAGE-DIECAST-MIRA-SPAIN-FORD-FIESTA-MARK-ONE-MK1/393175495105?hash=item5b8b15f1c1:g:lIUAAOSwJpxgQpKG Guisval, same scale, similar price https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-Guisval-Ford-Fiesta-rare/333904982429?hash=item4dbe49b19d:g:s8IAAOSw~QdgO-hy Thanks. I discovered the existence of the Mira Mk1 Fiesta thanks to this very thread; I've kept my eye half open with them for a while. However, I'm on a self-imposed buying ban currently so I need to avoid that BIN button! 😅 andrew e and bunglebus 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat4alfa Posted March 6, 2021 Share Posted March 6, 2021 If you want 1:32... Exin did these, but you will have to dig in the pocket And get one shipped over from Spain Skizzer, Dick Longbridge, Amishtat and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat4alfa Posted March 6, 2021 Share Posted March 6, 2021 3 hours ago, flat4alfa said: compared to the earlier English example with cast wheels. Wheeled out the Dinky Rover and Princess earlier too Forgotten there was another wheel style Skizzer, eddyramrod, Shite Ron and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted March 7, 2021 Author Share Posted March 7, 2021 Polistil do a 1/25 scale Fiesta, I got one in 2000, really nice model. Need to dig out some pictures of it. I also had that Polistil SD1, again, nicely done. mk2_craig and Dick Longbridge 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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