bunglebus Posted August 16, 2022 Share Posted August 16, 2022 13 minutes ago, 155V6 said: Base of the Taxi Ah that's the Budgie one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted August 16, 2022 Share Posted August 16, 2022 Oh look,, the RS1600 is coming back in a month or two andrew e, RichardK and AndyW201 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted August 17, 2022 Share Posted August 17, 2022 Latest list of Corgi Club models - not had the ambulance yet (a great model and I have the original) but I'm hopping from foot to foot about the following month's release, the African Safari Beetle. Quite a complex release with working steering Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sierraman Posted August 17, 2022 Share Posted August 17, 2022 Wish they’d copy the 70’s/80’s models Split_Pin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted August 17, 2022 Share Posted August 17, 2022 Took the donor Matchbox Miura apart along with the broken regular wheels. Did Matchbox really just remove the engine and leave a big gap under the rear window? Body is pretty much identical other than these stops above the rear wheels to limit suspension travel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted August 17, 2022 Author Share Posted August 17, 2022 2 hours ago, sierraman said: Wish they’d copy the 70’s/80’s models I've got most of the originals but even then they're all before my time and leave me pretty cold. The current prices of original 70s and 80s diecast in good condition, from any manufacturer, should indicate that there's a demand for them. andrew e 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted August 17, 2022 Share Posted August 17, 2022 Another oddity. I noticed the rear of the Dinky police Mini I bought to restore looked very plain, I was worried that the owner had sanded off all the detail of the rear lights, bootlid etc - but the paint was very thick, I couldn't open the bonnet either Got the paint off - no detail at all but looks unmolested A bit of googling finds some with twin rear lights and boot Some with single piece lights And some with a bum as smooth as a baby's...bum Very strange. I think the smooth version should have a decal like this OK I got to the bottom of this. Dinky launched the Mini model in 1967 as a Morris Mini Minor Automatic (!) #183, then in 1968 the police version #250 - but because this was supposed to be an Austin Cooper, smoothed the rear of the casting and replaced it with a decal for the boot, lights and (Austin) lettering. They also removed the winged Morris badge from the bonnet. Then in 1970 they modified the casting again with proper cast in lights and badges for the Cooper, and re-instated the old bonnet but with the wings removed, looks a lot like a Leyland badge actually. Problem was the shells and bonnets got mixed up a lot, so there are police versions that are badged as Morrises and vice versa. There was also the problem of the registration number, Dinky updated the suffix to match the current registration year, but this was difficult on the early police version, as it meant altering the decal. You either get black MTB 21E, or a later reg but stuck on top of the decal - eventually they made a new decal with MTB 21J in white/yellow. I love these strange diecast wormholes RayMK, eddyramrod, Dick Longbridge and 7 others 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Volksy Posted August 17, 2022 Share Posted August 17, 2022 New arrival. w00dy, andrew e, AndyW201 and 7 others 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted August 18, 2022 Author Share Posted August 18, 2022 9 hours ago, bunglebus said: Another oddity. I noticed the rear of the Dinky police Mini I bought to restore looked very plain, I was worried that the owner had sanded off all the detail of the rear lights, bootlid etc - but the paint was very thick, I couldn't open the bonnet either Got the paint off - no detail at all but looks unmolested A bit of googling finds some with twin rear lights and boot Some with single piece lights And some with a bum as smooth as a baby's...bum Very strange. I think the smooth version should have a decal like this OK I got to the bottom of this. Dinky launched the Mini model in 1967 as a Morris Mini Minor Automatic (!) #183, then in 1968 the police version #250 - but because this was supposed to be an Austin Cooper, smoothed the rear of the casting and replaced it with a decal for the boot, lights and (Austin) lettering. They also removed the winged Morris badge from the bonnet. Then in 1970 they modified the casting again with proper cast in lights and badges for the Cooper, and re-instated the old bonnet but with the wings removed, looks a lot like a Leyland badge actually. Problem was the shells and bonnets got mixed up a lot, so there are police versions that are badged as Morrises and vice versa. There was also the problem of the registration number, Dinky updated the suffix to match the current registration year, but this was difficult on the early police version, as it meant altering the decal. You either get black MTB 21E, or a later reg but stuck on top of the decal - eventually they made a new decal with MTB 21J in white/yellow. I love these strange diecast wormholes I'm sure I had one with an opening boot or have I imagined that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted August 18, 2022 Share Posted August 18, 2022 1 hour ago, Split_Pin said: I'm sure I had one with an opening boot or have I imagined that? No sir, Corgi 334 Mini Magnifique! This is my one Datsuncog, eddyramrod, Split_Pin and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spottedlaurel Posted August 18, 2022 Share Posted August 18, 2022 Sadly no more French diecast purchases for me as yet, but I thought these may be of interest here. I always pick up a copy of Youngtimers magazine each holiday. They have a page on scale models of 1:1 cars in that issue, this is what they have for July/August 2022: With that 21! This one looks to be a new publication, not cheap at 10 Euros but lots of interesting stuff in it: The contents page gives a good idea of what it covers: It has some excellent photography, along with a few ad's, and it's printed on good quality paper. If anyone wants me to pick up a copy please let me know ASAP. Split_Pin, Remspoor, Datsuncog and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted August 18, 2022 Author Share Posted August 18, 2022 #Oooo heaven is a place in earth #It might be ten euros but it's what it's worth. Datsuncog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted August 18, 2022 Share Posted August 18, 2022 Popped over to see my sister in 'arlow so popped into Entertainer while I was there AndyW201, Datsuncog, andrew e and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted August 19, 2022 Share Posted August 19, 2022 Had a little box of goodies arrive today, including one of the harder ERTLs to find Along for the ride were a few Matchbox and Hot Wheels Crack-Ups AnnoyingPentium, Remspoor, Datsuncog and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Datsuncog Posted August 20, 2022 Share Posted August 20, 2022 Had an unexpected diecast-adjacent purchase at Tesco last night. Nope, nothing by Matchbox or Hot Wheels - both dump bins were a wasteland of unloved baggage carts and electric buses, plus a few empty boxes where the contents had been thieved - but after going through the tills with the groceries, MrsDC noticed a small bookshelf of second hand books near the door with a charity donation box; all proceeds to be split between Cancer Research, Heart Foundation and Diabetes UK. Suggested donation: £1 for hardbacks, 50p for paperbacks. Sitting there amidst the James Patterson paperbacks and celebrity biographies... they only had a bloody copy of Mike & Sue Richardson's 'Great Book of Dinky Toys' Yup, the book I bought off eBay for £45 in September 2020, then decided to part with during the pre-move clear out back in January. I couldn't manage to sell it online even at £30, so ended up donating it to a charity shop - who I believe got £40 for it. And - as with much of the diecast which went at the same time - there was a tinge of regret about the disposal. So - what goes around comes around? I shoved all the change I had in my pocket (about £6) into the collection tin - and I won't be selling this one. It's even got its dust jacket, which my old copy lacked. Did not expect to be bringing this home amidst the flatbreads and coleslaw. andrew e, AnnoyingPentium, NorfolkNWeigh and 10 others 12 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted August 20, 2022 Author Share Posted August 20, 2022 Ebay is unfortunately full of items that are not priced in reflection of their market value. However with things like the Dinky book, they are almost impossible to price. Had I been selling it or buying it, I would have thought £45 was fair. Anyway, effectively you've donated £51 to charity. I really need to have a clear out but I cannot be bothered to post stuff. I have cupboards full of Transport books and brochures that I haven't looked at in years, not to mention diecast. What we really need is a conveniently and centrally located ShiteInMiniatureFest where we can bring all our diecast and related books/rammle to swap/sell/whatever............... andrew e, eddyramrod, Datsuncog and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddyramrod Posted August 20, 2022 Share Posted August 20, 2022 We could have one at Cumbernauld on Dec 27th... Have to be outdoor, in the Premier Inn car park mind! I can bring some stock. @Datsuncog : great find! I've been in our big Tesco this morning and found both MB and HW boxes filled up. There wasn't anything that shouted "BUY!" at me but if anyone has any requests I can go back and look again. I did notice there were several Opel Kadetts... Split_Pin and Datsuncog 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sutty2006 Posted August 20, 2022 Share Posted August 20, 2022 It’s weird because every time I’ve been to our “big” Tesco the stock is relatively poor. Today was only marginally better. The kadette was there in the MB box along with the usual crap no one buys. Odd. There were a couple of series landys as well so it had to be done. And the HW box was stocked but again no prime stock. Other than a Toyota van which I wish I’d picked up, but the Toyota Tacoma is a nice pick up truck 👌 I think these were fitted with a Cummins in the USA. AndyW201, Split_Pin and bunglebus 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddyramrod Posted August 20, 2022 Share Posted August 20, 2022 By the way... I've spotted this on ebay today, ending tomorrow. 1/18 CADILLAC COUPE DEVILLE 1972 | eBay Please, please, pretty please... NOBODY BID! sutty2006 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sutty2006 Posted August 20, 2022 Share Posted August 20, 2022 And I needed cake tin liners and decided Tesco wasn’t good enough so went to mozzers. 3 boxes of half picked tat left me with these bloody expensive cake tin liners 🤣 Split_Pin, AndyW201 and andrew e 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted August 20, 2022 Share Posted August 20, 2022 Been a busy day today. Went to the boot sale and thought I might be leaving empty handed. Last few rows provided a few interesting bits though Not entirely sure why I picked up this plastic bodied made in China Renault 17, kinda reminded me of the Lido Gun-of-a-Car range 50p Welly Lupo is a nice bonus, sold the last one for about £15! Majo Toyota is not one I'd seen previously Tomica Renault 5 Turbo is somewhat under-wheeled but definitely not a common sight Matchbox van in one of several thousand variations 50p Superfast Mustang in better shape than my current one - despite some little scamp painting the bonnet silver A pound each on these larger Matchbox Remspoor, AndyW201, eddyramrod and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted August 20, 2022 Share Posted August 20, 2022 Remember the somewhat down at heel regular wheels Miura? And this crusty Superfast? They are now one There are a couple of areas by the doors that have mysteriously chipped even though I hadn't opened the doors at the time, hopefully I can touch those in. Looks nice on the shelf though. Did have a monster try and crush it as I was taking the pics. You can see him lurking earlier on The casting detail is lovely, tempted to find another Superfast and fully detail it after a custom repaint Isopon, RayMK, Datsuncog and 8 others 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted August 20, 2022 Share Posted August 20, 2022 Only one delivery today, some Tonkas. Really love the Fun Buggies, the OTT one has different tyres to the Datsuncog sourced one I restored a while back Datsuncog and andrew e 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted August 20, 2022 Share Posted August 20, 2022 2 hours ago, bunglebus said: plastic bodied made in China Renault 17, kinda reminded me of the Lido Gun-of-a-Car range It IS that casting! andrew e and Datsuncog 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddyramrod Posted August 21, 2022 Share Posted August 21, 2022 12 hours ago, eddyramrod said: By the way... I've spotted this on ebay today, ending tomorrow. 1/18 CADILLAC COUPE DEVILLE 1972 | eBay Please, please, pretty please... NOBODY BID! Aw bollocks. It's the wrong side of £40 now, therefore badly over budget. AndyW201 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted August 21, 2022 Share Posted August 21, 2022 Spotted this at the boot sale, sadly the tipper bed was snapped or I'd have had it Datsuncog and AnnoyingPentium 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnoyingPentium Posted August 21, 2022 Share Posted August 21, 2022 16 hours ago, bunglebus said: 50p Welly Lupo is a nice bonus, sold the last one for about £15! What do you plan on doing with this one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted August 21, 2022 Share Posted August 21, 2022 22 minutes ago, AnnoyingPentium said: What do you plan on doing with this one? It'll get sold either as-is or repainted, the mrs knows lots of people on a Lupo group after them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
155V6 Posted August 21, 2022 Share Posted August 21, 2022 My finds from this morning I might have to start selling Lupos,I'm sure I've got a couple more somewhere.The Siku forklift was a 20p bargain 😁. I also got a pair of front floormats for the StreetKa,& a Fiesta workshop manual as they didn't do one for the Puma.I came home with change from a fiver 😀 andrew e, AndyW201, eddyramrod and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frogchod Posted August 21, 2022 Share Posted August 21, 2022 My Buick Electra collection is now complete. This is a GLM re release. Next is a Mercury Park Lane Breeze way for my reverse rake window collection. bunglebus, Remspoor, eddyramrod and 8 others 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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