flat4alfa Posted April 13, 2021 Share Posted April 13, 2021 3 hours ago, junkyarddog said: Bought it on AliExpress a bit more expensive,but I couldn't wait. I went on and dusted off the dormant account. Ordered both the Morris Oxford Coupe and the Ford Capri together, for £6.39 after tax and coupon. That's cheaper than the petrol chasing about finding them. Plus I won't be tempted to put anything else in the basket while in the store It's all your fault. Datsuncog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Datsuncog Posted April 13, 2021 Share Posted April 13, 2021 19 minutes ago, flat4alfa said: Ordered both the Morris Oxford Coupe and the Ford Capri together, for £6.39 after tax and coupon. That's cheaper than the petrol chasing about finding them. Plus I won't be tempted to put anything else in the basket while in the store Man Maths = ****Big $aving$**** Best buy yourself something nice as a reward for being so damn frugal. www.diecastonline.co.uk (or is that just how my mind works?) eddyramrod 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat4alfa Posted April 13, 2021 Share Posted April 13, 2021 With thanks to @Amishtat there are now three Dinky Volvo 265 to caress. These are the only colours I was after: the Made In England blue metallic and Plod livery cars, together with the Made in Italy garish orange special. Or should that read vistoso arancione speciale. Either way, I can sleep better now. Jag är väldigt glad. bunglebus, Datsuncog, andrew e and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted April 13, 2021 Share Posted April 13, 2021 8 minutes ago, flat4alfa said: These are the only colours I was after Those ARE the only colours aren't they? Or is there a beige one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat4alfa Posted April 13, 2021 Share Posted April 13, 2021 2 hours ago, bunglebus said: Those ARE the only colours aren't they? Or is there a beige one? There is the beige one. I don't want the beige one. 1 Liverpudlian civilian - tick 1 Liverpudlian service - tick 1 Chiarian civilian - tick. Job done 😎 Not interested in doing a custom one, unless you want to. Volvo Vanpire, anyone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted April 13, 2021 Share Posted April 13, 2021 18 minutes ago, flat4alfa said: Not interested in doing a custom one, unless you want to The less good orange one awaits its turn - it will probably be a straightforward recolour and wheel swap though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddyramrod Posted April 13, 2021 Share Posted April 13, 2021 I have to confess, I'd like a civvy 265. Don't care about colour; it doesn't even have to have much paint left because I want it to paint up for my TV/film fleet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat4alfa Posted April 13, 2021 Share Posted April 13, 2021 1 hour ago, bunglebus said: The less good orange one awaits its turn - it will probably be a straightforward recolour and wheel swap though Yes. THOSE wheels. The wheels that make the Dinky Alvis Stalwart look like it raided Halfords. Datsuncog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat4alfa Posted April 14, 2021 Share Posted April 14, 2021 Dick Longbridge, Amishtat, Datsuncog and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat4alfa Posted April 14, 2021 Share Posted April 14, 2021 This arrived the other day. It's a Roxy Toy, made in Hong Kong in plastic from the late-1970s, so was surprised to get it for a fiver. They clearly tried to model the Chaparral 2E from 1966. Only ever seen Chaparral 2E in 1:24 scale kit form (going for collector money) or as a slot car in 1:32 (at £130 new). As it's at 5" long, it's bang-on size for what I wanted and will probably never see another. Ok, this Roxy is just a toy and didn't attempt to model the tall rear wing, but still, looks ok enough for me to attempt a scratch-built wing just for the hell of it, motorise it and tick the box. The friction motor base is screwed home so a slot chassis can go there instead. I like the flames, although not authentic, they are staying as it's in pretty good condition considering the age. Even better than that, the driver joins the RED HELMET club. In case you didn't know about the 2E and it's driver-controlled rear wing, see these links Goodwood.com gmauthority.com and drivetribe.com Quote The Chaparral 2E is one of those cars that definitely falls under "game-changer". Can you imagine movable aero devices in the 1960s? We were barely on downforce, never mind DRS. Yet here we are with this brutal Can Am monster, with a wing the driver can manually stall. Got a thing about Jim Hall's Chaparrals. Might post up the 2D too if anyone's interested. No apologies for the enthusiasm! Because, it is Tat Wednesday. eddyramrod, andrew e, AndyW201 and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Datsuncog Posted April 14, 2021 Share Posted April 14, 2021 Went back down to Tesco last night as, unbelievably, we were out of spray cleaner. And I'm meant to be organised. Of course, I wanted to maximize the benefits of such a trip... Ahem. Well, it happens. Not a lot in the Hot Wheels basket, though, and someone had pillaged through the Matchbox bin and all - every single Mk1 Golf was gone (though I wasn't particularly looking for one - I've already two of the civvie version and have no real need of the Politzei variant). Real Wheels are £7, not £9 as I inaccurately stated upthread. Still, if your kiddiewink comes running over with a Hot Wheels toy, I imagine many long-suffering parents may just chuck it in the trolley, thinking it's only a pound or so... Speaking of pricing, I take it that the sole difference between the mainline LEVC TX taxi and the 'UK Collection' version is the long card? Mmm. Alright. Some quite nice 5-packs going, mind: I hadn't realised that this release of the Golf Country had a little in-joke nod to the Lesney-era Rompin' Rabbit: I'm impressed that a version of the old MB27 Jeep Cherokee casting is still going: First seen in 1986, that's a whopping 35 years it's clocked up now. The Coffee Cruisers II set even manages to contain five decent models. No golf buggies or generic construction vehicles in sight. I think that's what stops me buying these sets; two or three models I'd quite like, but two or three of no real interest. The 'Segundo Beach Sealife Rescue' Impala cruiser is surely one to enthral, but I've not much desire for the rest. Plus, I'd have to store them... Meh. I did end up grabbing some individual packs though, for reasons that aren't 100% clear. That's two Savoys now, and no real game-plan for any of them. Sometimes, diecast collecting and existential ennui get a bit too close for comfort. Still, I did notice that the stock images Tesco use for their point-of-sale signage seem to involve Oxford Diecast and Corgi Trackside models, much to my surprise. Oh well. I got the kitchen spray, plus a packet of yellow-sticker muffins, so I suppose we'll call that a win... 17-Coffees, bunglebus, RoadworkUK and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat4alfa Posted April 14, 2021 Share Posted April 14, 2021 On 4/13/2021 at 12:56 PM, 155V6 said: I get a choice of 3 😁 3 car boots... looking forward to your live roving reports of those! Will you be wearing a jump suit like that Challenge Anneka? Datsuncog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted April 14, 2021 Share Posted April 14, 2021 24 minutes ago, Datsuncog said: Real Wheels are £7, not £9 as I inaccurately stated upthread. I really hope you bought those two! Datsuncog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Datsuncog Posted April 14, 2021 Share Posted April 14, 2021 Not at £7 each, no!! I still pick up the odd Matchbox mainline here and there by telling myself they're loose-change money; but at that sort of price I could be going daft on eBay with boxed '80s Corgis... That said, if you have a particular interest in that specific pair, I could always 'run out of cat food'... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted April 14, 2021 Share Posted April 14, 2021 Only if they're still there next time you're passing. It has indeed been tat Wednesday today, just uploading some pics for a full report later Datsuncog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Datsuncog Posted April 14, 2021 Share Posted April 14, 2021 Good stuff; I've no bother getting stuff on behalf other people, but I just generally baulk at buying (what I perceive to be) expensive stuff for myself! Will keep an eye out for the Barracuda and Chevy pickup, then... any others from the Power Trip range you're looking out for? There was a stray GMC Syclone in the dump bin... Looking forward to your Tat Wednesday write-up! andrew e 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat4alfa Posted April 14, 2021 Share Posted April 14, 2021 18 hours ago, bunglebus said: It has indeed been tat Wednesday today Here too. Went to a couple of charity shops after school. I got: A Bburago Abarth, in 1/24 A plastic Caravan, in 1/32 A porcelain Clown Fish, pulling a silly face ..and an big Elephant I shouldn't be allowed in charity shops. RoadworkUK, Sudsprint, Remspoor and 9 others 5 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted April 14, 2021 Share Posted April 14, 2021 1 minute ago, flat4alfa said: I shouldn't be allowed in charity shops This is the strangest thing I've come home with, as the woman was quite taken with it Remspoor, flat4alfa and Tenmil Socket 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted April 14, 2021 Share Posted April 14, 2021 28 minutes ago, Datsuncog said: any others from the Power Trip range you're looking out for? Not really, think those two are about the best of the bunch. The Buick Grand National is quite nice but they've changed the casting so the front no longer comes off Datsuncog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted April 14, 2021 Share Posted April 14, 2021 OK, here are some interesting* things the postie man has brought for me today First up, a version of the K-52 Datsun 240Z that I didn't have. Hopefully this will respond to gentle cleaning A couple more blackwalls for my collection, this is the oddly skinny version of the 59 Caddy Anyone care to ID this? @flat4alfais to blame for me tracking down the early Majorette Blazer Jeep Cherokee... ...with doggo And a Ritmo/Strada I already had a cartoonised Polistil Honda Z coupé... ...but this one came with a Fiat 127 for company This is the jewel in the crown though. Polistil ovloV 164 What a beauty! flat4alfa, Sudsprint, Datsuncog and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted April 14, 2021 Share Posted April 14, 2021 And there's more. Husky Ferrari Berlinetta Matchbox 928. Interesting that they chose to seal the doors and add mirrored glass on a supposed "best" version Early Superfast Setra coach Finally, a Novacar 300ZX Datsuncog and FakeConcern 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat4alfa Posted April 14, 2021 Share Posted April 14, 2021 34 minutes ago, bunglebus said: Husky Ferrari Berlinetta Ah that's interesting. This one one has similar 'two layer' paint finish, which all along I had assumed that the top layer was a repaint ! bunglebus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Datsuncog Posted April 14, 2021 Share Posted April 14, 2021 1 hour ago, flat4alfa said: A porcelain Clown Fish, pulling a silly face ..and an big Elephant Looking forward to seeing how you go about motorising those for the slot car track! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Datsuncog Posted April 14, 2021 Share Posted April 14, 2021 51 minutes ago, bunglebus said: This is the jewel in the crown though. Polistil ovloV 164 That is fantastic. Really does look like new; and not one I'd ever seen before either. Cartoonised Polistils also not familiar to me at all - nice haul! andrew e and bunglebus 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted April 14, 2021 Share Posted April 14, 2021 4 minutes ago, Datsuncog said: Cartoonised Polistils also not familiar to me at all Me either until recently - there are some I'd quite like to find Some are extremely approximate to the original car... Datsuncog, FakeConcern, Sudsprint and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
155V6 Posted April 14, 2021 Share Posted April 14, 2021 3 hours ago, flat4alfa said: 3 car boots... looking forward to your live roving reports of those! Will you be wearing a jump suit like that Challenge Anneka? I won't be able to get to all of them 😂,I can probably do the 2 outdoor ones if I get up early enough,or the undercover one if the weather is dodgy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
155V6 Posted April 14, 2021 Share Posted April 14, 2021 1 hour ago, bunglebus said: OK, here are some interesting* things the postie man has brought for me today First up, a version of the K-52 Datsun 240Z that I didn't have. Hopefully this will respond to gentle cleaning A couple more blackwalls for my collection, this is the oddly skinny version of the 59 Caddy Anyone care to ID this? @flat4alfais to blame for me tracking down the early Majorette Blazer... ...with doggo And a Ritmo/Strada I already had a cartoonised Polistil Honda Z coupé... ...but this one came with a Fiat 127 for company This is the jewel in the crown though. Polistil ovloV 164 What a beauty! Did the Polistil Volvo come with Noddy's car & some Minic ships? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted April 14, 2021 Share Posted April 14, 2021 Just now, 155V6 said: Did the Polistil Volvo come with Noddy's car & some Minic ships? No that one was on its own - did you miss out on one then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
155V6 Posted April 14, 2021 Share Posted April 14, 2021 Just now, bunglebus said: No that one was on its own - did you miss out on one then? I was watching one,but it went too high for me 🙁 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted April 14, 2021 Share Posted April 14, 2021 I think £2.99 was a fair price Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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