Shite in Miniature II

[666jjp]

a quick google says Atlas Editions

[Metal Guru]

4 hours ago, Justwatching said:

1979 Ford LTD Country Squire in 1:64 scale by Greenlight. Nice weathering job on this one as per its appearance in Terminator 2. 

The real car looks all wrong, like they’ve put a large body on a smaller car’s chassis. 

[bunglebus]

I'll put this here rather than the ebay thread as I doubt anyone's going to be dropping £350 on it - how come Dinky used "Superfast" on this set? No idea if it predates Lesney's use of the term

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Dinky-Toys-Super-fast-Gift-Set-245-Diecast-Model-Car-Set-Boxed-Vgc-DB6-/393711551645?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49286&mkrid=710-127635-2958-0

[Amishtat]

11 minutes ago, bunglebus said:

I'll put this here rather than the ebay thread as I doubt anyone's going to be dropping £350 on it - how come Dinky used "Superfast" on this set? No idea if it predates Lesney's use of the term

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Dinky-Toys-Super-fast-Gift-Set-245-Diecast-Model-Car-Set-Boxed-Vgc-DB6-/393711551645?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49286&mkrid=710-127635-2958-0

That was in Excalibur Auctions' sale on November 20th, made £190. I'd not heard of Dinky Superfast either. 

[bicycle repairman]

18 hours ago, AndyW201 said:

Today's arrival, this will probably have to be it until after new year! (Although hopefully Santa will be bringing something diecast...)

As said before, Vanguards are a large part of my collection, but they are so expensive nowadays. It seems only part work models are the bargains in 1/43 now.

I did manage to snag this Golf for £19 posted, which while not being pocket change, is just over half the RRP. The Monza Blue variant was new this year (albeit held over from 2020), so only about the third brand new Vanguards model I've had this year.

The price shows how unpopular these MK2 Golfs are, which is a little unfair. The more ardent collectors and classic car fans were spluttering their real ale into their beards when Vanguards launched a number of more contemporary, European themed models into the range, probably going for the Minichamps market. ("Harrumph! 1980s European cars indeed...") There were the Mk1 & 2 Golf, BMW E30, Peugeot 205 & 309, Vauxhall Astra Mk2 and Cavalier MK3. They didn't sell too well at the time, though some like the Cavaliers and the Peugeots can go for strong money. Even now, unsold beige Golf MK2 CLs can be found brand new on eBay. Only the Oak Green big bumper GTi seems to be sought after, natch.

In all though, it is IMHO a good model, the Mk2's shape is captured very well indeed. The join at the bumper/wheelarch is a little clumsy, but it does allow different versions like the base CL and big/small bumper GTis.  Sadly, at this time, there was a bit of cheapening going on, so those 'modern classics' mentioned above came without the usual sprung suspension, and had things like solid, rather than hollow exhaust tailpipes and less detail on the wheels.

It has to be said, these 16 valve wheels are among the worst they have done. The lack of detail and the too-high tyre profile make it look like it's wearing 13" steels with trims. The Pirelli P-slot ones they do for the early GTis are better but not by much, only the BBS type on the big bumper ones are reasonable.

The sunroof detail is tampo printed rather than stamped, but again it allows for the base versions.

Being a 2021 version though, it does have interior detail, with a nice representation of the rainbow cloth.

However, I've already bollocksed it up, as when I got it, there were some annoying thumbprints on the inside of the rear screen. (Not unusual apparently, as Corgi recently changed the supplier in China where the models are made) and when taking the car apart to clean them off, the rear wiper pinged off, never to be seen again... 😡

No complaints on the front end though.  Everything, badges, lights, red stripes and even the plate font are brilliant.

Same story at the rear, tailpipes apart.

Still, I'm liking this one, and it fills a gap in the Vanguards collection. A set of replacement wheels would transform it, I think.

am a sadgit but its got a kendal reg 

[Tenmil Socket]

16 hours ago, bunglebus said:

Another one sniped. Getting really bored of it now

Mad Max

[AndyW201]

37 minutes ago, bicycle repairman said:

am a sadgit but its got a kendal reg 

Not sad at all! Reg number area spotting is one of my (sad) interests as well... 😆

[Tenmil Socket]

Just picked these up in B&M.

 

[bunglebus]

22 hours ago, junkyarddog said:

Very rare to see an error like that on a Matchbox!!

How do you like this then, Citroen Traction Avant with some major casting flaws

[bunglebus]

On 05/10/2021 at 09:35, bunglebus said:

Looks like I'm keeping both

 

On 05/10/2021 at 12:53, junkyarddog said:

Sticker from the whoosh n push.

Here's another pair that share a sticker, I was looking for a replacement for ages until I found a better Sand Cat, but no-one was reproducing it at the time

 

[Jon]

Merry Christmas everyone!

Speaking to Mrs_Jon yesterday, it became apparent that she hadn't got me anything for Christmas (she's a terrible liar, so defo wasn't bluffing). Therefore, I rectified this oversight, to ensure I had something to open:

 

On getting home just now and laying them out for the pic, I noticed an anomaly!

 

I also got this, since I fancied it and I'm a grown up, so can make these sorts of decisions:

 

It's also a bit of retribution, as I've got Mrs_Jon one of these, bought a while back when the price wasn't extortionate:

Not really my cup of tea but I know she'll love it!

[junkyarddog]

Excellent error find there!

Much easier to find Hot wheels errors than matchbox though.

Also you've found the new Sierra you jammy git!!!😂

[bunglebus]

Hot Wheels are B case by the looks of it, including the Cosworth. 

Only thing I can see as an anomaly is the Fast Fish appears to be a BMW CSL!

[Tenmil Socket]

If anyone comes across two Sierra’s could you pick me on up too please 🙏

[Jon]

19 minutes ago, junkyarddog said:

Excellent error find there!

Much easier to find Hot wheels errors than matchbox though.

Also you've found the new Sierra you jammy git!!!😂

There was a deal of 4 for £5, hence 8, to make up numbers. But then there was buy one, get 1 half price, which saved another $2 (£1), so a nice little bonus. 

Thought some might like the Sierra! And yes, that is a BMW CSL on the wrong card. Am guessing there's no great value in that, though?

[bunglebus]

3 minutes ago, Jon said:

Am guessing there's no great value in that, though?

Not especially, there are error collectors who may buy it but you won't be retiring off it.

Nice find though, not found any errors for a while myself

[Amishtat]

Picked up this Husky Caddy last weekend, the nicest condition of anything in the box. Paid and put it straight into my coat pocket (so as it wouldn't get any more chipped) and definitely didn't only remember now I've put that coat on. Absolutely not.. Shame about the missing tyre but at least it has a tow hook and a bonnet. 

[Amishtat]

Also gave the TK a clean and loaded it up ready to go in the cabinet. I must have had the MGB about thirty years and have never really appreciated it much before. No idea just what that is stuck to the osf wheel but it's tenacious. It's been lopsided as long as I can recall too. 

[bunglebus]

1 hour ago, Amishtat said:

Shame about the missing tyre

Funny isn't it, my best one has a missing wheel and I can't find a replacement. Don't think many other Huskys used this type

[bunglebus]

Home Bargains restock - no Cossie though

[bunglebus]

Arrivals! Another large plastic copy of the Corgi Porsche Audi 

But NOT a Lucky - this is a Lucky

Similar but there are differences

Another arrival from foreign climes -Politoys R5

Got both Matchbox Model As stripped, only need one but it's interesting seeing how different they are, one is the first release (1980) and the other is the Hot Rod (1986-88). Worn mould or cheapening? Bonnet and door shuts are gone as is the texture on the roof

[Missy Charm]

First car related question applies to this thing (in a manner of speaking), rather than a full sized vehicle.  The car itself takes four UM2 batteries, plus a separate 9 volt on a snap on terminal connector.  My assumption, given that seventies electronics were relatively primitive, is that the 9 volt radio battery provides a permanent 'live' feed to the radio receiver and steering actuator.  The receiver, in turn, then electronically switches the motor drive circuit between forward, reverse and off.  The main battery array, the UM2s, are only live when the motor is running.  Does that sound about right?

[sierraman]

Think if time permits a drop by Tesco is in order to see if they have any yellow Crapris in.

[eddyramrod]

Good luck!  My branch has bugger-all in singles.

[bunglebus]

Went on a collection mission this morning. Was a bit chilly

First stop, Leigh for a couple of small lots - main prize being the red Superfast Mustang

Then onto Laindon after a 20 minute delay as some muppet decided the week before Christmas would be a great time to cone off a lane of the A127 (no sign of anyone working either). Here I collected a very nice K6/11 with pokey-out engine and a good canopy. Still not found a Hondarora though

Other item I'd won off him was this - I'm still not collecting Galanite as this is a Norwegian Tomte-Laerdal!

I got home just as Hermes and Postie man were dropping off a couple of bits, hoping someone will know a bit about this one - French made Dinky Alfetta GTV. At first glace I had dismissed it as a Bburago

 

The other box contained three bagged Color Changer Hot wheels, two (Probe) funny cars...

...and this one which I haven't ID'd yet *edit* '93 T-Bird/T-Bird Stocker

One of the funny cars was open so I thought I'd test it

Hairdryer on the other one netted a similar if less interesting result

 

[barrett]

2 minutes ago, bunglebus said:

I got home just as Hermes and Postie man were dropping off a couple of bits, hoping someone will know a bit about this one - French made Dinky Alfetta GTV. At first glace I had dismissed it as a Bburago

That's ex-Solido. I'm not sure of the details, but there was a handful of Solido castings marketed under the Dinky banner in the early 1980s. I have a Dinky-branded Citroen Visa (and a Solido version, actually). Not sure if it was just for the benefit of the UK and maybe US markets where Dinky was a more familiar name?

[bunglebus]

You may or may not remember this Volks-Dragon I found in a charity shop last month

Well I thought I'd give it a makeover, and it fought me hard. I swapped the base with a spare as the corrosion was quite deep, slimmed and re-shaped the rear bumper to look a bit more Volkswageny, and then spent ages filing, sanding and filling the terrible casting lines. Then having done the matt black, I came back a few days later to find lots of hairline cracks in the paint. Don't know what went wrong but I had to strip the lot and do all the filler work again. 

There are several ways to two-tone a Beetle, this is the only way I think looks good

Purple was a new can I was trying out and is very orange peeley unfortunately

[sierraman]

32 minutes ago, bunglebus said:

You may or may not remember this Volks-Dragon I found in a charity shop last month

Well I thought I'd give it a makeover, and it fought me hard. I swapped the base with a spare as the corrosion was quite deep, slimmed and re-shaped the rear bumper to look a bit more Volkswageny, and then spent ages filing, sanding and filling the terrible casting lines. Then having done the matt black, I came back a few days later to find lots of hairline cracks in the paint. Don't know what went wrong but I had to strip the lot and do all the filler work again. 

There are several ways to two-tone a Beetle, this is the only way I think looks good

Purple was a new can I was trying out and is very orange peeley unfortunately

Those racing wheels from the Matchbox are great for customs. Worth picking up crap Matchboxes if they’ve got good wheels/axles. On the look out for some for the Escort RS2000 Cabriolet I made earlier in the year. 

[junkyarddog]

This arrived this morning. 

Bought online as I couldn't wait to try and find one🙄

😁

I think matchbox did it better though!

Even if it is an XR4i.

[bunglebus]

38 minutes ago, sierraman said:

Those racing wheels from the Matchbox are great for customs. Worth picking up crap Matchboxes if they’ve got good wheels/axles. On the look out for some for the Escort RS2000 Cabriolet I made earlier in the year. 

Is that what they are? Thought the fronts were just off some Chinese no name I'd sacrificed, the rears are of course Pixar CARS wheels

Google-Fu confirms they are indeed Matchbox!