junkyarddog Posted April 17, 2021 Share Posted April 17, 2021 Well Jel of that dodge dragster!! 😲 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted April 17, 2021 Share Posted April 17, 2021 Yeah I love it. As far as I know these were made for the USA so not sure how it got here RoadworkUK 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sierraman Posted April 17, 2021 Share Posted April 17, 2021 Managed to find the time today to attend a car boot. First I picked this up, it’s the 1981 reissue of the Fire Pumper. I’ve never seen another, it was in a box full of tat that was 3 for a £1. I don’t know the particulars but as far as I know it was reissued for just one release as part of a TV tie in for something called Code Red. Burnside, bunglebus, Datsuncog and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sierraman Posted April 17, 2021 Share Posted April 17, 2021 Another one that was 33.33333p was this badly painted Unimog. These mid seventies corgis are fantastic, the attention to detail is unbelievable, it has pivoting suspension, sprung tipper body. These must have cost a fortune to produce, hmm maybe that’s why they went bust 8 years later? Burnside, AndyW201, andrew e and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted April 17, 2021 Share Posted April 17, 2021 That looks ideal for resto. Excess paint I don't mind, it's broken or missing bits (other than tyres) that puts me off. I think sometimes paint all over the windows protects them from scratches, if nothing else it's very satisfying taking them from tatty toy to something like art eddyramrod 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sierraman Posted April 17, 2021 Share Posted April 17, 2021 21 minutes ago, bunglebus said: That looks ideal for resto. Excess paint I don't mind, it's broken or missing bits (other than tyres) that puts me off. I think sometimes paint all over the windows protects them from scratches, if nothing else it's very satisfying taking them from tatty toy to something like art Yeah I did ponder doing that to be honest. I already have one but it’s a later issue where they’d deleted all the pivoting suspension Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FakeConcern Posted April 17, 2021 Share Posted April 17, 2021 I've been continuing with my quest to own a model of a Volvo C30 in every scale available and first got a 1/43 Cararama from Amazon having been mucked about on ebay... It's very well detailed for a fairly small scale... I also got these three together on ebay... Scale is 1/72... Also very well detailed... Because they're made by Hongwell (Cararama I believe) Here next to a Matchbox example for an idea on the scale and also how good they are, the Matchbox looks pretty nice on its own, but next to these... Split_Pin, Datsuncog, 155V6 and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoadworkUK Posted April 17, 2021 Share Posted April 17, 2021 We're off on holiday on Monday, and that meant I had to go up into the loft to get our suitcases. Hey, while I'm up here... Time for a bit of 1/18 salivation. This is another from the "thank god somebody made a 1/18 of that" category. Models of the kind of machines that mortal folk could aspire to own. Of course, with Blighty sadly lacking a domestic maker of large-scale models, and certainly not affordable ones, hopes of finding a Rover SD3 are slim, but plenty of popular European hot hatches have been immortalised in my favourite size. This is Solido's rendition of the Peugeot 205 GTi 1.9, and I reckon it punches quite comfortably above its weight. Generally speaking, I reckon it's fair to say that if the headlamps look good, the model will look good. In the world of 1/18s this is a model from towards the affordable end of the spectrum, yet the headlights are free of mounting stubs (the foglights aren't but who's counting?), and the headlight focus lines look terrific. The front grille looks oddly twisted, as if the car has suffered a mild front-end shunt, but then again a high percentage of GTis went through exactly that kind of ordeal. Inside, only the door doglegs give the game away that this isn't a high-end model. Everything else is beautifully done. The seat upholstery is well-observed, the dials are clear and I reckon I could twist those HVAC dials and set the interior temperature just so. Somebody on Twitter pointed out that it's wearing a 309 GTi steering wheel, and that's an interesting point. I've noticed before that, when a model is designed a few years down the road from the subject matter being released, modifications to the 1/1 prototype can make it into the 1/18 version. An amusing example of this is the Bosch battery modelled in Maisto's Porsche 550A; the code on it reveals it as being for a Skoda Fabia, possibly because the museum or individual who owned the 1/1 just put whatever battery on it that he had lying around. The GTI's battery is quite nicely observed, too, and while everything underbonnet is a bit shinier than it's likely to be in the 1/1, it all looks convincing otherwise. Again, the bonnet rises on doglegs, but if you choose the camera angle right, nobody need ever know. Solido's rendition doesn't go as far as including an opening boot, so... Here it is, closed. The black ribbed panel looks like it might have taken a whack at some point, too, but I love how well observed the badges, the wiper and even the heated rear screen element are. These looked great when your rear view mirror was full of one of them, didn't they? This was typically a more common view. Check out those foglights. Interestingly, while I was aware that Solido still offers the 205 GTi, and sundry other 205 variants, I didn't realise that the model has changed somewhat, and —in my view — not for the better. Click through to the good Mr Lobster's model emporium and see what you think. The interior has certainly gone downhill, with funny little pads in the floor to represent the pedals, rather than the accurately hung items you see above. That said, the wheels on the current model are more accurate, so I guess it's swings and roundabouts. warch, Spottedlaurel, Datsuncog and 12 others 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted April 18, 2021 Share Posted April 18, 2021 Boot sale is open for the first time this year, so up at sparrow's fart to check it out. Must have walked about half of it without finding much of interest. Then I saw this guy there were more behind the stall that I went through too - hundred of boxed 90s-2000s Hot Wheels. Apparently he imports a shipping container full every year, and is about to get another so he will be a good contact. I could have spent £60 easily but managed to limit myself to 24 including some doubles to sell on... eddyramrod, Datsuncog, Amishtat and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoadworkUK Posted April 18, 2021 Share Posted April 18, 2021 12 minutes ago, bunglebus said: Boot sale is open for the first time this year Wherezat? I could have fully bankrupted myself the one time I visited North Weald. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted April 18, 2021 Share Posted April 18, 2021 4 minutes ago, RoadworkUK said: Wherezat? I could have fully bankrupted myself the one time I visited North Weald. Boreham - same guy does the Wednesday one near Colchester, Weeley on a Sat and Boreham on Sunday - but not next week as there's a car show at Stonham Barns apparently. Here's some other things that caught my eye; RR pedal car was lovely but a bit steep at £50 Managed to refrain from snapping up any of these Lledos despite overhearing the selling saying he had loads more - can't think why Monster adjustable spanner amused me for some reason Split_Pin, Burnside and RoadworkUK 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Sterling Posted April 18, 2021 Share Posted April 18, 2021 15 hours ago, RoadworkUK said: We're off on holiday on Monday, and that meant I had to go up into the loft to get our suitcases. Hey, while I'm up here... Time for a bit of 1/18 salivation. This is another from the "thank god somebody made a 1/18 of that" category. Models of the kind of machines that mortal folk could aspire to own. Of course, with Blighty sadly lacking a domestic maker of large-scale models, and certainly not affordable ones, hopes of finding a Rover SD3 are slim, but plenty of popular European hot hatches have been immortalised in my favourite size. This is Solido's rendition of the Peugeot 205 GTi 1.9, and I reckon it punches quite comfortably above its weight. Generally speaking, I reckon it's fair to say that if the headlamps look good, the model will look good. In the world of 1/18s this is a model from towards the affordable end of the spectrum, yet the headlights are free of mounting stubs (the foglights aren't but who's counting?), and the headlight focus lines look terrific. The front grille looks oddly twisted, as if the car has suffered a mild front-end shunt, but then again a high percentage of GTis went through exactly that kind of ordeal. Inside, only the door doglegs give the game away that this isn't a high-end model. Everything else is beautifully done. The seat upholstery is well-observed, the dials are clear and I reckon I could twist those HVAC dials and set the interior temperature just so. Somebody on Twitter pointed out that it's wearing a 309 GTi steering wheel, and that's an interesting point. I've noticed before that, when a model is designed a few years down the road from the subject matter being released, modifications to the 1/1 prototype can make it into the 1/18 version. An amusing example of this is the Bosch battery modelled in Maisto's Porsche 550A; the code on it reveals it as being for a Skoda Fabia, possibly because the museum or individual who owned the 1/1 just put whatever battery on it that he had lying around. The GTI's battery is quite nicely observed, too, and while everything underbonnet is a bit shinier than it's likely to be in the 1/1, it all looks convincing otherwise. Again, the bonnet rises on doglegs, but if you choose the camera angle right, nobody need ever know. Solido's rendition doesn't go as far as including an opening boot, so... Here it is, closed. The black ribbed panel looks like it might have taken a whack at some point, too, but I love how well observed the badges, the wiper and even the heated rear screen element are. These looked great when your rear view mirror was full of one of them, didn't they? This was typically a more common view. Check out those foglights. Interestingly, while I was aware that Solido still offers the 205 GTi, and sundry other 205 variants, I didn't realise that the model has changed somewhat, and —in my view — not for the better. I have a 1/18 Peugeot 205 GTi. It currently resides at Mother_Sterlings house. I think its a Solido model bought from TK Maxx I think. It was many years ago when bought. RoadworkUK, Burnside and Split_Pin 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
155V6 Posted April 18, 2021 Share Posted April 18, 2021 All I got from 2 car boots was this One of the sellers had this though 😎 junkyarddog, Burnside, Dick Longbridge and 10 others 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junkyarddog Posted April 18, 2021 Share Posted April 18, 2021 Now that's a cool old wagon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted April 18, 2021 Share Posted April 18, 2021 Here's a selection of the haul I came home with; Guy was holding this - I thought he'd sold it but clocked me looking and said "ignore the price tag" (£2.00). I assumed he'd paid that and was flipping it for £20 or something - 50p later it was mine Golf is missing sadly but the Pug is there Here's my Hot Wheels haul. I really should get more off him as I can easily make money selling the doubles on eBay Single most expensive thing I bought was this Matchbox carry case for £2.00 Which came in handy Here are some of the cars I found to transport in it 2009 produced '56 Mercury has a metal base and opening hood Austin Healey looks squashed but they're made like it No-name Audi is quite decent Majorette 405 is a bit shonky These two are probably the best 50p finds, regular wheels ISO... And "Auto Steer" Mercury" Slightly moth-eaten Camper was an odd one - stall was abandoned so I stuck 50p in the charity tin on the table. Hope they didn't want more for it! Sterling Got a couple of Super GTs including the Lotus Corgi Metro Vanguards Thames for the custom box This was on one of those tables that screams "dealer" with individual price tags on everything, however... ...can't really complain at that price junkyarddog, Spottedlaurel, Dick Longbridge and 18 others 21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amishtat Posted April 18, 2021 Share Posted April 18, 2021 First boot sale I can find locally isn't for another two weeks and I'm definitely not counting the days, dear me no.. That's a pretty good haul for a morning's work, I defy any of us to have resisted the ambulance at that price. bunglebus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoadworkUK Posted April 18, 2021 Share Posted April 18, 2021 5 hours ago, bunglebus said: Boreham - same guy does the Wednesday one near Colchester, Weeley on a Sat and Boreham on Sunday - but not next week as there's a car show at Stonham Barns apparently. Drat Wednesday car boots. Actually, drat having a job and not being able to go to them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted April 18, 2021 Share Posted April 18, 2021 The Wednesday one was where @Amishtat had some great finds, that's the day I normally do my mum's shopping and DIY jobs while the mrs does some cleaning for her, as it's her day off. Can't even get there early as the kids have to be taken to school. V annoying! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amishtat Posted April 18, 2021 Share Posted April 18, 2021 1 hour ago, RoadworkUK said: Drat Wednesday car boots. Actually, drat having a job and not being able to go to them. I was sooo lucky in that respect. Work didn't start until eleven (or, more precisely, until I got there) so there was always plenty of time for me to delve through bollocksed diecasts and I was never late once*. In reality I don't think anyone even noticed towards the end, one of my managers knew I frequented the Wednesday sale but I didn't tend to own up to what I'd bought.(I already was "that guy" and didn't need to make it worse..) Hence Tat Wednesday reveals were either on the dashboard of a Volvo 740, the floor of a Parcelfarce Sprinter or the top of the microwave, depending on how the rest of the day panned out. On a sunny morning, provided I'd been organised enough to leave home early enough with cash in my pocket, there was a simple pleasure in strolling about in the sunshine rummaging through boxes of toy cars which a few of you will probably understand. Can't help but worry there'll be fuck all at the Dumfries one, or it'll piss down or something. Ah well. TL, DR: You ought to go one sunny morning. Give yourself a couple of hours, there was almost always something there to tempt the discerning collector. And the atavistic hoarder. bunglebus, Datsuncog and RoadworkUK 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat4alfa Posted April 18, 2021 Share Posted April 18, 2021 I went car boot today but it was hopeless, despite the sunshine and a packed field, there was very little in the way of model cars So @bunglebus the AFX set is welcome here when you’re finished with it as I don’t have one of those bunglebus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted April 18, 2021 Share Posted April 18, 2021 Think I did well out of that, despite the missing Golf - the Pug goes for about £15 without the rest of the set. Not especially into slot car stuff but couldn't leave it there for 50p. Main problem is postage as it's fairly big and heavy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrew e Posted April 18, 2021 Share Posted April 18, 2021 @bunglebus you had a successful haul this morning, that AFX is ace 👍 Seeing that monster adjustable spanner got me excited - haven’t got one that big 😁 the old boys used to rib us “because real engineers use the right size spanner - not bodgers shifters” even though they had them hidden in the van too! Sod using an insulated one (orange handle next too it) though! Mine don’t get used much these days, but they are nicely arranged! RoadworkUK and Rusty Pelican 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat4alfa Posted April 18, 2021 Share Posted April 18, 2021 49 minutes ago, bunglebus said: Think I did well out of that, despite the missing Golf - the Pug goes for about £15 without the rest of the set. Not especially into slot car stuff but couldn't leave it there for 50p. Main problem is postage as it's fairly big and heavy Yeah must sort out a meet up. Any trips direction M4 corridor coming up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted April 18, 2021 Share Posted April 18, 2021 Have got a jaunt to Scotland next month but not got too many details yet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted April 19, 2021 Share Posted April 19, 2021 Found another approximate copy of the Gruesome Twosome base reads ITEM NUMBER 3127 MADE IN HONG KONG there are a couple of obvious broken bits, not quite sure what purpose they served trying to research obscure plastic toys is often a fruitless task. It did come with this Porsche which used to be remote controlled by wire that one says MADE IN HONG KONG and TOYS in a cog logo Burnside, flat4alfa and Split_Pin 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
155V6 Posted April 19, 2021 Share Posted April 19, 2021 Another Norev Laguna just arrived,thanks to @bunglebus for the tip-off.This one is quite near to the colour of my real one,so I'm not sure whether to try & remove the tampos,or get some large Gendarmerie stickers made up 😁 I also got these two at the weekend the Accord because I really liked the colour scheme,& the Gasser because it made me laugh. Burnside, bunglebus and AndyW201 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted April 19, 2021 Share Posted April 19, 2021 On 4/13/2021 at 6:02 PM, flat4alfa said: Made in Italy garish orange special How's the casting on your orange one? Mine are both awful, the top of the right hand wing has a big problem - it seems to have been moulded so that it sticks out past the side trim This is after a fairly aggressive sanding - tempted to get the finger sander on it! Just as an aside, my better example has painted headlights, the tattier one had clear plastic Burnside, Split_Pin and Dick Longbridge 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Datsuncog Posted April 19, 2021 Share Posted April 19, 2021 On 4/17/2021 at 4:13 PM, RoadworkUK said: This Grand National week saw me wandering into a local charity shop (about bloody time) and investing fifty pee on this Buick, er, Grand National. It's quite a nice thing, even if it is a little proportionally unsound, and shows no evidence of having ever been played with. The metallic / metalflake maroon doesn't quite pop on camera, but it's gert lush in the flesh, and the "remove once - lost forever" pop-off bonnet is quite fun. And hey, it's for charidee. That's nice; I had one just the same, and I was never quite sure if the bonnet was meant to come off completely or if there was something wrong with my example... a surprising design decision! It was one of many I bought during my Halfords days, purely out of boredom, as we used to have clip-strips of them next to the till. They could travel a surprising distance on a polished floor... RoadworkUK and Split_Pin 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted April 19, 2021 Author Share Posted April 19, 2021 22 hours ago, bunglebus said: Have got a jaunt to Scotland next month but not got too many details yet Give us a shout when you are passing chap, I'm near Falkirk! Sadly there are no model shops up this way any more, they've either shut down or gone online. The monthly swapmeet is OK but Covid saw it off over a year ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat4alfa Posted April 19, 2021 Share Posted April 19, 2021 3 hours ago, bunglebus said: It did come with this Porsche which used to be remote controlled by wire What size is that Langheck 935 ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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