Datsuncog Posted March 16, 2021 Share Posted March 16, 2021 8 hours ago, bunglebus said: What do you get if you cross this With this? This: Rather pleased with this one, glass is pretty scratched but I'm sure another donor will appear eventually. The excellent Black Square decals from the original Racing Mini really finish it off Phenomenal work! That looks better than either of the originals. Very, very nice. Molotow chrome pen for the lights? bunglebus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 Yep, they're unbeatable for chrome. They actually came out fairly round for once too Datsuncog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Datsuncog Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 Well blow me down, looks like we may have ourselves a (very small) Tat Wednesday... What's inside, I hear you gasp in anticipation? Well, it's some of the bits 'n' pieces I'd asked the fella with the shop in Whitehead to set aside for me waaaay back before Christmas, but I didn't get a chance to collect before Lockdown III kicked in (which, like Smokey And The Bandit III, is quite tedious, involves very little Burt Reynolds, and quickly outstays its welcome). Sadly, not everything requested was still available (and I'm particularly regretful about a boxed early-80s Corgi Trucks Mercedes Tanker), but after a contactless handover involving collection from a porch, here's what was lurking within... Oooh. The excitement is killing me. It's been waaaay too long. Bang! Tat ahoy! For @bunglebus, there's a very clean Husky VW T1 luggage elevator truck with original (if slightly perished) rubber band. The pair of Dublo Morris vans are certainly well-patina'd, though online prices remain surprisingly strong even for examples in this condition. There's also a boxless but otherwise excellent Range Rover P38 from the Bond partwork series, for @Lord Sterling Some gun-totin' villains seem to be included here, too. Sadly, the Ladybird car books were indeed only postcards showing the cover. Happy to set this one aside for you, dude! So, the rest of the box contents are for... me. The Lesney King Size S&D refuse truck is another of those from the cracking late-1960s range. It's not in brilliant nick, paint-wise, but the tipping mechanism is functioning, if a little worn. Aside from a tyre that's gone AWOL, it's complete. Would I have paid a fiver for this at the market, simply as one I don't yet have? Y'know, I might have done. So it's a keeper for now - but I'll be looking out for a cleaner one. The Lesney Superfast Cement Truck and Hendrickson tractor unit were snaffled because they were only £1 each, and seemed in ok nick. The Cement Truck, in particular, seems to always be missing its drum so I think that's why I added this to the list. It's had a fair bit of use, but is complete and decent enough. The fragile horns on the Hendrickson are undamaged too. I'm happy to hold onto both of these, but if anyone fancies them, give me a rattle! The Corgi Classics Scammell Highwayman Tanker in Crow Carriers trim is one I kinda wanted back in my mid-90s model shop days, but the big articulated trucks were pricey enough (more than a day's wages) so the only one I ever had was the Siddle C. Cook Highwayman flatbed - for which I swapped a load of mint boxed 1980s Corgis (including an MG Maestro). I then smeared superglue all over the Scammell trying to attach the door mirrors, and put it away for 20 years in my rage. Hello, regret. I may have simmered down a little since then, so this is nice to see. Dunno if it's a long-term keeper, but it was about half its new price so I think I did alright... Am I heading in a commercial-oriented direction here? Sure looks like it... Happy Wednesday, all! Lord Sterling, Amishtat, RoadworkUK and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Sterling Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 Yes please @Datsuncog how much incl p+p? Datsuncog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Datsuncog Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 1 minute ago, Lord Sterling said: Yes please @Datsuncog how much incl p+p? PM incoming! Lord Sterling 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat4alfa Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 20 hours ago, bunglebus said: That is fantastic! bunglebus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat4alfa Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 Matchbox promotional trade flyer 1971 andrew e and AndyW201 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat4alfa Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 Matchbox US magazine advertisment 1976 andrew e and AndyW201 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat4alfa Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 Box artwork andrew e and bunglebus 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 6 hours ago, Datsuncog said: For @bunglebus, there's a very clean Husky VW T1 luggage elevator truck with original (if slightly perished) rubber band. The pair of Dublo Morris vans are certainly well-patina'd, though online prices remain surprisingly strong even for examples in this condition. Excellent thank you - those Morrises are rather excellent too, if you ever decide to part with them... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 Here we go again, more tatty old toot has arrived. As usual, all interesting stuff buried under rubbish in a lot First up is the Glo Worm dragster, it looked pretty tatty in the pics, and has got a couple of minor problems with the body support, but would probably clean up well so I'm reluctant to customise it, as was my intention Found a type 3 with all the spotlights intact! There is a little mystery here though - has someone wedged a driver in before it got crushed, like the mafia disposing of a body, or is this an unusual interior variation? Probably not everyone's cup of tea, but I rather like this Road Champs 928 monster This one is probably the best score, and probably worth what I paid for the whole lot Has a couple of bits of bumper damage, but bar that, one jewel headlight and a tyre, is complete, has the crazy sliding sunroof cover Mebetoys Maserati Mistral is probably going to be harder to find parts for - glass is cracked and again missing tyres. The headlight is no problem This I need help to identify. Tinplate, Chinese. Might be quite old, might be a cheap knock-off I thought Corgi Cubs were just those strangely scaled, generic vans and the like. Was quite surprised that these two are from the same range Adams Drag-Star was in a lot, they make good engine donors but I might spare it and do a repaint instead, as it's not bad bar some chips Bazooka was with it, definitely bought for its complete set of exhaust pipes Finally, yes I have an orange Dinky Volvo but I fancied restoring one, and my other is missing a headlight. Typically this one has a tailgate that refuses to open morrisoxide, Remspoor, Shite Ron and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 One other package arrived. These are/were available on Modelmatic but I found them cheaper on eBay. Not really interested in the full set as the yellow T5 is coming out as a mainline, and the premium looks a bit awkward on its too-large wheels. Had to have these two though The Amazon is a right bugger to photograph in the blister, but it really is a beauty. Not my pics: andrew e, morrisoxide, Frogchod and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quicksilver Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 48 minutes ago, bunglebus said: This I need help to identify. Tinplate, Chinese. Might be quite old, might be a cheap knock-off I had one exactly like that. Not much help though as I was never able to find out who made it. Don't know what happened to it either but I suspect it found a good home in my Shitefest 16 toy clearout. That Hot Wheels Amazon looks great. Unslam it and fit some more suitable wheels and you'll have a decent model. bunglebus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 I think I have answered my own question about the 1600TL with driver - this was in the same box, and I thought at the time it was a shame the driver had gone walkies... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat4alfa Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 Matchbox SuperKings Ford 'H' Series aka TRANSCONTINENTAL I remember these from the cover on this catalogue I had when a boy I also remember it being a model I didn't recognise from UK roads It turns out it failed to sell well in Britain due to weight laws of the time Not sure what those stickers are about, but it's got its roof horns and the droppable load sides are present Not only that, the trailer can hop on for a lift! Box ticked after offer of three quid was accepted Not sure what to do with it now - does anyone have the load covers? eddyramrod, RoadworkUK, andrew e and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junkyarddog Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 1 hour ago, bunglebus said: I think I have answered my own question about the 1600TL with driver - this was in the same box, and I thought at the time it was a shame the driver had gone walkies... Not often you see them with the windscreen,I think it was deleted on them later. flat4alfa 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat4alfa Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 Found a photo of the load covers - I'd assumed they were solid plastic! No wonder they got lost Also just found out about an opening thing! I find it odd they went to all the bother giving us a detailed engine bay, but forgot to give it a realistic wheel style andrew e, Dick Longbridge, eddyramrod and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat4alfa Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 3 minutes ago, junkyarddog said: Not often you see them with the windscreen,I think it was deleted on them later. Damn. No screens. Something else to worry about, apart from the variable Jackson Pollock paint effect Bloke doesn't look like the same bloke driving the crushed Volkswagen after all bunglebus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bren Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 1 hour ago, bunglebus said: I think I have answered my own question about the 1600TL with driver - this was in the same box, and I thought at the time it was a shame the driver had gone walkies... Windscreen variant is quite rare. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 20 minutes ago, junkyarddog said: Not often you see them with the windscreen,I think it was deleted on them later. 13 minutes ago, flat4alfa said: Damn. No screens. Something else to worry about, apart from the variable Jackson Pollock paint effect Bloke doesn't look like the same bloke driving the crushed Volkswagen after all 8 minutes ago, Bren said: Windscreen variant is quite rare. Yep the version with the windscreen is the earlier, harder to find version, later replaced with that ^ flyscreen cast in. I do have both already, and yes that is a different bloke in the buggy as he's holding a steering wheel. Further investigation required! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat4alfa Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 Found another variable Pollocky paint effect Were #30 Beach Buggy and #47 Beach Hopper the only two to receive the paint effect? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 18 minutes ago, flat4alfa said: Were #30 Beach Buggy and #47 Beach Hopper the only two to receive the paint effect? I believe so. Must be an interesting job to try and restore one, normally if my paint comes out like that I strip it off and start again. I'm a big fan of all the variants, Sand Hopper, Beach Buggy and Baja Buggy, and the altered Sand Hopper from the Disney series with Donald Duck at the helm. Rarest is the Baja Buggy with the two seat interior from Beach Buggy flat4alfa 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat4alfa Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 12 minutes ago, bunglebus said: Rarest is the Baja Buggy with the two seat interior from Beach Buggy *dashes off excitedly* *returns disappointed* Failed again ! bunglebus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 They are really rare. One came up on ebay recently https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MATCHBOX-LESNEY-SUPERFAST-No-13-BAJA-BUGGY-VERY-RARE-2-SEAT-VERSION-/154304071175?_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49292 Another unboxed, playworn version sold for a slightly less ridiculous £22 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat4alfa Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 3 hours ago, bunglebus said: There is a little mystery here though - has someone wedged a driver in before it got crushed, like the mafia disposing of a body, or is this an unusual interior variation? Had a thought, so went off to check as was bugging me Nope, it's not him either bunglebus, AndyW201 and Sudsprint 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 It's not obvious from the pic, but he has a red helmet (!) and there's a rear seat passenger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat4alfa Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 Then fell down a rabbit hole and found out about rare roof racks. andrew e, bunglebus and Sudsprint 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 Oh yes, on the wish list. Lot of Matchbox had drivers, and I don't know if he is even from matchbox, but the colour of the plastic matches the seats. Getting drilled open tomorrow! Sudsprint 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat4alfa Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 1 minute ago, bunglebus said: Getting drilled open tomorrow! this might be easier with roof like that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 Red lid You can just about see the co-pilot doing a downward facing dog in the back seat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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