Datsuncog Posted January 6, 2022 Share Posted January 6, 2022 Sure thing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tenmil Socket Posted January 6, 2022 Share Posted January 6, 2022 1 minute ago, Datsuncog said: Sure thing! Great, thanks. Could you put to one side (with the Tamiya catalogue) please? Datsuncog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Longbridge Posted January 6, 2022 Share Posted January 6, 2022 10 hours ago, bunglebus said: I quite like that little guy - what did you have in mind? I don't know what you're looking for but I'm going to list these shortly. First refusal to you... Edited... Datsuncog, Tenmil Socket and Remspoor 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remspoor Posted January 6, 2022 Share Posted January 6, 2022 6 hours ago, bunglebus said: I remember going into Brentwood on those when I was a kid - Essex reg so may have also trundled past the end of my road in the 80s. Sure our ones were all green but it was a long time ago That could well be Eastern National, Green Line or London County then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted January 6, 2022 Share Posted January 6, 2022 Eastern National. Think it used to be the 351 service which was replaced by C1 and C2 I think! At that point the proper buses were replaced by Mercedes based minibus things, a bit like this Amishtat, Remspoor and RoadworkUK 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remspoor Posted January 6, 2022 Share Posted January 6, 2022 Not a die-cast. MG6R4. Unfortunately the rear spoiler is warping. andrew e, bunglebus, Tenmil Socket and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amishtat Posted January 6, 2022 Share Posted January 6, 2022 Exactly the same thing happened in and around Colchester. We used to have Eastern National Nationals and occasionally Bristol VRs going one way round the (essentially triangular) village and the Colchester Leyland Atlanteans going the other. One day in about 1993 or so, I don't really remember, all that came along from Eastern National were those dreadful clattering Mercedes skips. Certain times of day saw the thing full well before the station and through the steamed up window (against which you found yourself wedged through sheer weight of numbers) I can still remember seeing the expectant expressions turn to dismay as we juddered past another stop in the rain. I'd never particularly held the older buses in much regard before but even to a 13 or so year old moron schoolboy it seemed a retrograde step. Visually I'd always preferred the Colchester Atlanteans anyway but by then our service (7,7A) was using Leyland Lynxes and that was the end of my interest in buses in general. (Sorry for the ramble) RoadworkUK 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoadworkUK Posted January 6, 2022 Share Posted January 6, 2022 3 hours ago, bunglebus said: Eastern National. Think it used to be the 351 service which was replaced by C1 and C2 I think! At that point the proper buses were replaced by Mercedes based minibus things, a bit like this (pic of Merc bus) Yep, similar story here. From 1987 onwards the Walton, Frinton, Clacton area (and possibly wider afield) saw an influx of "Coastliner" branded Merc L608s (basically van conversions by Reeve Burgess). They were indeed astonishingly rattly, bumpy old things. Still, perhaps 'cos I was six at the time, I grew quite fond of them. I even had a favourite; C217HJN. They kept going for a fair old while, surviving to be repainted in normal Eastern National livery, and latterly replaced by more Mercs, this time actual coachbuilt ones (based on 811D chassis). Nationals became quite a rare sight in my neck of the woods, and we very rarely saw a Lynx. Made trips into Colchester extra exciting. If you like that kind of thing. bunglebus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Longbridge Posted January 6, 2022 Share Posted January 6, 2022 These are now for sale for those interested. Siku Mercedes Benz 0405N Linienbus. Large scale (21cm long) £4.50 Matchbox Superkings K-27 Ford A Series Avis removals van £2.50 Matchbox Superkings K-59 Ford Capri 2 £1 Matchbox Rolamatics No57 Wildlife truck £1.50 Corgi Mini Metro £1.50 All other models £1 Autocar 28th February 1981 £2 Lucky* buyers chosen at random will receive a new, unused 1981 shite car stamp! Justwatching, andrew e, AndyW201 and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
155V6 Posted January 6, 2022 Share Posted January 6, 2022 1 hour ago, Dick Longbridge said: These are now for sale for those interested. Siku Mercedes Benz 0405N Linienbus. Large scale (21cm long) £4.50 Matchbox Superkings K-27 Ford A Series Avis removals van £2.50 Matchbox Superkings K-59 Ford Capri 2 £1 Matchbox Rolamatics No57 Wildlife truck £1.50 Corgi Mini Metro £1.50 All other models £1 Autocar 28th February 1981 £2 Lucky* buyers chosen at random will receive a new, unused 1981 shite car stamp! Could I please have the Siku bus & the Corgi Texaco Transit? Thanks Dick Longbridge 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Longbridge Posted January 6, 2022 Share Posted January 6, 2022 11 minutes ago, 155V6 said: Could I please have the Siku bus & the Corgi Texaco Transit? Thanks Sure thing. Pm incoming. 155V6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted January 6, 2022 Share Posted January 6, 2022 1 hour ago, Dick Longbridge said: I'd quite like that Golf if that's OK. Sorry don't think there's anything there I'd want to trade for the Tonka - I'd take the 928 too if no-one else wants it Thanks Dick Longbridge 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sierraman Posted January 6, 2022 Share Posted January 6, 2022 I’ve got some shite to sell, I’ll list it tomorrow. bunglebus and 155V6 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Longbridge Posted January 6, 2022 Share Posted January 6, 2022 8 minutes ago, bunglebus said: I'd quite like that Golf if that's OK. Sorry don't think there's anything there I'd want to trade for the Tonka - I'd take the 928 too if no-one else wants it Thanks They're yours! bunglebus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sierraman Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 First up this complete Matchbox Ford Cargo with skip, a few minor chips but it’s all there. £1 plus postage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sierraman Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 Cut price Corgi 1/36 Ferrari 308GTB £1 plus postage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sierraman Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 Tidy Superkings Ford D Series with 1 pallet. £2 plus postage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sierraman Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 Some sort of Majorette Tractor unit and Trailer. 50p plus postage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sierraman Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 Lone Star Impy Range Rover RNLI set. Blue chip future antique. 50p plus postage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sierraman Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 Bburago Fiat Panda, 1/43 ish. 50p plus postage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sierraman Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 50p each plus postage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remspoor Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 My MG Maestro One of the few die-casts I have not messed around with. I expect that was because I purchased this when I purchased a road going one just after they came out. 🙂 I do feel that is something clumsy about the model. AndyW201, AnnoyingPentium, Amishtat and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amishtat Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 It isn't quite right but it's a fair bit better than the Scalextric Maestro. I coveted one of those as a boy, having only ever seen it in the one Scalextric catalogue I had, probably 1984 or so. It also had a Metro set called Blow out, where you had a flap in the track which opened if you pressed a rubber button. Never seen one.. By the time I actually found a blue Maestro at a rather good Cheltenham model shop in about 1995 one look was enough to cure the desire to own it. Remspoor 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sierraman Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 I’ve yet to pick a Maestro up but it’s definitely a bit of a clunker unlike the sinewy definition of the real thing. Remspoor 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barrett Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 Tat Friday! As you might of seen in the general forum, I had a (high) bid on a local job lot just to see if I could cover the costs and end up with a couple of 'free' models at the end of it. Having had a close look through I'm now not sure it will work out quite like that, but oh well. As it turns out, this was an expensive day as, unbeknownst to me my car insurance had lapsed - a helpful policeman informed me of this fact whilst handing over a £300 fine and three points. Would be nice to think these toys will pay for that but it's unlikely!@bunglebus has expressed interest in some of these already, but I'm putting everything up here for everyone's enjoyment* - shout if you see anything you like, but there is a small chance it's already been claimed. Right, so first up here are the things I'm keeping. The two Spot Ons are quite tatty, and the Goggo has been set on fire or something so the interior and glazing are just a melted ball of plastic stuck to the inside of the base! I might flog the Minivan as they seem to fetch decent coin even in this state. The Herald was very manky but has cleaned up beautifully and can join my shelf of 'cars wot I've owned'. The Corgi Heinkel is missing two of its tiny tyres - anyone have any replacements? A selection of dragsters. The pink one has lost a corner of its grille which is a shame, as otherwise it looks mint. The other two are in very good shape with a bit of playwear. Rogue bodyshell FOC to anyone who wants it - I knwo there are some collectors of these on here... Now this is the main reason I bid on this lot - a pair of Hot Wheels Redlines. The Custom Camaro is one of the original 'sweet sixteen' and is apparently quite collectible. It has a slightly wonky front axle but otherwise is in excellent shape, and it will be going on ebay. The 'Nitty Gritty Kitty' Cougar was a 1970 casting and has suffered quite badly but is complete. Also an ebay job unless somebody wants to make me an offer. Three nice Rockets. The Carabo is MINT, seriously. Absolutely beautiful shape. The Jensen would be too if not for those chips on the leading edge of the bonnet. The MErc has sadly had some over-painting which seems quite stubborn. That one will be cheap, the others less so. Some regular wheels matchboxes, all in very nice shape apaert from the Galaxie. The two Beetles and R-R are particularly clean. Then yellow convertible is missing its screen which, again, is a shame as otherwise it's in great nick. And some Huskys, all a bit playworn but the two VWs have their bits intact which I assume is a rarity Some Whizzwheels Matchbox. The green thingy looks brand new, but has a twisted axle. The Carabo is also in astonishingly good shape. I doubt any of these are that collectible sadly. Some Corgi Juniors, both very nice, and a Lone Star Corvette with nasty paint loss And this lone Corgi Marcos, which is in pretty good shape The best of the trucks. The blue Mercedes is mint. Horesbox includes horse! All cheap. A couple of bigger 60s Corgis. The VW is very nice, actually, apart from the tyres. Merc is strictly for spares. Some BP vehicles including two variations on the Dodge tow truck The rest of the trucks an others. 50p tat box fodder, but shout if anything takes your fancy. And the dregs And then of course there is the Matchbox carry case itself. It's a bit battered but all complete. So, do please let me know if anything catches your eye. Not sure if I'm going to go into diecast dealing full time after today, but hopefully I can claw back from total financial ruin with those Redlines, at least... RoadworkUK, Tenmil Socket, Datsuncog and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sierraman Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 Oof what make is the tractor? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barrett Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 Now, does anyone know what these are? Circa 1950s plastic toys from Hong Kong, with no maker's name anywhere to be seen. Chap selling the other lot offered this to me but it's really not my thing. I said I'd try and find out some info though. The couple of cars I looked at were seriously mint, as were most of the boxes. It looks virtually unplayed with. There is a little hardboard garage and some street furniture which may or may not be original to the cars. They're pretty crude, but quite charming. Any ideas? bunglebus and Tenmil Socket 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barrett Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 8 minutes ago, sierraman said: Oof what make is the tractor? The big Massey-Ferguson is unbranded. Possibly Britains? The front axle is bent but otherwise it looks alright. The little one is a Corgi Juniors Volvo Edit: It's a Corgi! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schaefft Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 Just received this beauty. 1/43 Opel Senator B 3.0 from the "Opel Collection". The specs are for a 24V but this is clearly a pre-facelift 12V. I think I will get more interesting 1/43 models over the next few months and try to build some kind of display I can hang on a wall eventually. Could be pretty cool, probably will take me 5 years to make lol. eddyramrod, bicycle repairman, 155V6 and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sierraman Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 27 minutes ago, barrett said: Tat Friday! As you might of seen in the general forum, I had a (high) bid on a local job lot just to see if I could cover the costs and end up with a couple of 'free' models at the end of it. Having had a close look through I'm now not sure it will work out quite like that, but oh well. As it turns out, this was an expensive day as, unbeknownst to me my car insurance had lapsed - a helpful policeman informed me of this fact whilst handing over a £300 fine and three points. Would be nice to think these toys will pay for that but it's unlikely!@bunglebus has expressed interest in some of these already, but I'm putting everything up here for everyone's enjoyment* - shout if you see anything you like, but there is a small chance it's already been claimed. Right, so first up here are the things I'm keeping. The two Spot Ons are quite tatty, and the Goggo has been set on fire or something so the interior and glazing are just a melted ball of plastic stuck to the inside of the base! I might flog the Minivan as they seem to fetch decent coin even in this state. The Herald was very manky but has cleaned up beautifully and can join my shelf of 'cars wot I've owned'. The Corgi Heinkel is missing two of its tiny tyres - anyone have any replacements? A selection of dragsters. The pink one has lost a corner of its grille which is a shame, as otherwise it looks mint. The other two are in very good shape with a bit of playwear. Rogue bodyshell FOC to anyone who wants it - I knwo there are some collectors of these on here... Now this is the main reason I bid on this lot - a pair of Hot Wheels Redlines. The Custom Camaro is one of the original 'sweet sixteen' and is apparently quite collectible. It has a slightly wonky front axle but otherwise is in excellent shape, and it will be going on ebay. The 'Nitty Gritty Kitty' Cougar was a 1970 casting and has suffered quite badly but is complete. Also an ebay job unless somebody wants to make me an offer. Three nice Rockets. The Carabo is MINT, seriously. Absolutely beautiful shape. The Jensen would be too if not for those chips on the leading edge of the bonnet. The MErc has sadly had some over-painting which seems quite stubborn. That one will be cheap, the others less so. Some regular wheels matchboxes, all in very nice shape apaert from the Galaxie. The two Beetles and R-R are particularly clean. Then yellow convertible is missing its screen which, again, is a shame as otherwise it's in great nick. And some Huskys, all a bit playworn but the two VWs have their bits intact which I assume is a rarity Some Whizzwheels Matchbox. The green thingy looks brand new, but has a twisted axle. The Carabo is also in astonishingly good shape. I doubt any of these are that collectible sadly. Some Corgi Juniors, both very nice, and a Lone Star Corvette with nasty paint loss And this lone Corgi Marcos, which is in pretty good shape The best of the trucks. The blue Mercedes is mint. Horesbox includes horse! All cheap. A couple of bigger 60s Corgis. The VW is very nice, actually, apart from the tyres. Merc is strictly for spares. Some BP vehicles including two variations on the Dodge tow truck The rest of the trucks an others. 50p tat box fodder, but shout if anything takes your fancy. And the dregs And then of course there is the Matchbox carry case itself. It's a bit battered but all complete. So, do please let me know if anything catches your eye. Not sure if I'm going to go into diecast dealing full time after today, but hopefully I can claw back from total financial ruin with those Redlines, at least... If you are anything like me, I buy a suitcase full, with all the intention of selling most of it on (like most addicts end up dealing to sustain their own habit 🤣) but then I get all sentimental and hang on to everything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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