Shite in Miniature II

[barrett]

Uh oh

Tell you what, I wish I was into Dinky or Matchbox or whatever because these places do seem like a great opportunity to pick up that stuff. Nevertheless, I did manage to find something of interest

Okay, I already have one but this is in slightly nicer condition and is a different colour. Slippery slope?

Also this, just because why not. It's obviously a repaint (and I HATE Gulf livery anything) but quite nicely done and wasn't outrageously priced. More than anything I just wanted to justify getting up on a Sunday and driving to a toy fair by not leaving empty handed.

Please to say I was by far the youngest person in the room, as well as the coolest (by a factor of about one million) and also most probably the person who had showered most recently

 

[155V6]

3 hours ago, flat4alfa said:

Sambron Jacklift was available 1991-92 in that green as part of the mainline 1-75 singles range. For the 1992 Construction set it reverted to a darker yellow!

I've got this version,seen here stacking today's car boot finds

[andrew e]

1 hour ago, barrett said:

Please to say I was by far the youngest person in the room, as well as the coolest (by a factor of about one million) and also most probably the person who had showered most recently

That’s why me and @bunglebus go really, it’s like being  in a Wetherspoons that doesn’t sell beer 😂

[bunglebus]

I spotted that missing boot lock on the Sport but I was too polite to say anything...

[quicksilver]

It's been a while since I restored any old toys so I decided to have a go at this Dublo Dinky Land Rover that I think came from @eddyramrod a few years back.

Original ones are worth decent coin but as this one had already been repainted I didn't feel guilty doing a custom. They only came from the factory in a bright green towing a horsebox, but dark green with ivory wheels is the classic Landie colour scheme so that's what I went for. For a 60-year old toy the casting is superb with all the little details present and correct and it doesn't look out of place with modern models.

Then there's the Bedford OB from @Macscrooge's recent sale. I already had one in the same colours that also cost £2 off the market, so now there are two in the fleet. The new one (on the left) is an EFE and the other a Corgi for "who did it worst?" opportunities.

 

[AndyW201]

49 minutes ago, bunglebus said:

I spotted that missing boot lock on the Sport but I was too polite to say anything...

Unusual for you! 🤣

(In my mind, the car has had the locks shaved and remote solenoid locks fitted, like my MK2 Fiesta in 1993...)

[sierraman]

1 hour ago, andrew e said:

That’s why me and @bunglebus go really, it’s like being  in a Wetherspoons that doesn’t sell beer 😂

I have noticed at these events it does seem a magnet for people with poor social skills and hygiene. 

[andrew e]

Excellent barging and elbowing skills though!

[Spottedlaurel]

January Brentwood toy fair attendees:

[bunglebus]

1 hour ago, AndyW201 said:

(In my mind, the car has had the locks shaved and remote solenoid locks fitted, like my MK2 Fiesta in 1993...)

I was a year behind and a mark ahead - my Mk1 lost its boot lock, badges and number plate off the tailgate in 1994

[bunglebus]

1 minute ago, Spottedlaurel said:

January Brentwood toy fair attendees:

At the last Raleigh one there was a bloke being pushed around in a wheelchair, with an oxygen tank - coincidentally there was a strong smell of urine as he was pushed past 😐

[Dick Longbridge]

Right. After exhuming my 1/18 Bburago from my parents loft last weekend,  I've cleaned them up this weekend. Unfortunately, they've been badly stored. Boxes were hanging filthy dirty and the models must have been really dusty before they were individually wrapped in old towel material and popped into an open box. On some, the paint has started to bubble slightly in a couple of places. The F40 bonnet red paint was flat as a pancake and I literally had to use cutting compound to try and bring it back. Add to that, I'd forgotten that as a car-crazy kid, I'd pulled off the wheels and taken the models apart so many times over the years that the front suspension setup on both the F40 and TestaRossa is damaged and ideally needs complete replacement from a donor. As for the 300sl, the snapdragon yellow repaint I gave it with the leftovers from when I blew in some panels on my Metro is tired, but still looks pretty good in my eyes. Unfortunately the bonnet hinge lugs are broken so I could do with a donor for that, too. 

So, in all, a frustrating outcome.

One lovely little surprise though. In with my Bburago was this Hong Kong made, large (16cm) plastic bodied Imp Californian I'm guessing? I think it was one of the last things I ever bought at a swapmeet, at least 25 years ago. No maker's mark on it though. 

These Cararama Volkswagens were in amongst the models too! They must a similar age.

If anyone spots a cheap 1/18;donor F40, Testa Rossa and/or Mercedes 300sl, do let me know!

[bunglebus]

9 minutes ago, Dick Longbridge said:

One lovely little surprise though. In with my Bburago was this Hong Kong made, large (16cm) plastic bodied Imp Californian I'm guessing? I think it was one of the last things I ever bought at a swapmeet, at least 25 years ago. No maker's mark on it though. 

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/295389900918?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=PAOmyIdtTM2&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=X5RtjeAxSP-&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

[Dick Longbridge]

11 minutes ago, bunglebus said:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/295389900918?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=PAOmyIdtTM2&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=X5RtjeAxSP-&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

Wow! Proper rarity then! Shame mine doesn't have the box. It's a keeper anyway. 

I've also discovered my Corgi Collector magazines running from November 1986 all the way up to December 1993. I'm in two minds whether I keep or sell for a minute. Is there much of a market for them? 

[MiniMinorMk3]

1 hour ago, AndyW201 said:

Unusual for you! 🤣

(In my mind, the car has had the locks shaved and remote solenoid locks fitted, like my MK2 Fiesta in 1993...)

 

25 minutes ago, bunglebus said:

I was a year behind and a mark ahead - my Mk1 lost its boot lock, badges and number plate off the tailgate in 1994

I shaved the badges, passenger door handle, badge humps and front indicators of my 1972 VW Variant, this was 1987.

 

[MiniMinorMk3]

25 minutes ago, Dick Longbridge said:

Right. After exhuming my 1/18 Bburago from my parents loft last weekend,  I've cleaned them up this weekend. Unfortunately, they've been badly stored. Boxes were hanging filthy dirty and the models must have been really dusty before they were individually wrapped in old towel material and popped into an open box. On some, the paint has started to bubble slightly in a couple of places. The F40 bonnet red paint was flat as a pancake and I literally had to use cutting compound to try and bring it back. Add to that, I'd forgotten that as a car-crazy kid, I'd pulled off the wheels and taken the models apart so many times over the years that the front suspension setup on both the F40 and TestaRossa is damaged and ideally needs complete replacement from a donor. As for the 300sl, the snapdragon yellow repaint I gave it with the leftovers from when I blew in some panels on my Metro is tired, but still looks pretty good in my eyes. Unfortunately the bonnet hinge lugs are broken so I could do with a donor for that, too. 

So, in all, a frustrating outcome.

One lovely little surprise though. In with my Bburago was this Hong Kong made, large (16cm) plastic bodied Imp Californian I'm guessing? I think it was one of the last things I ever bought at a swapmeet, at least 25 years ago. No maker's mark on it though. 

These Cararama Volkswagens were in amongst the models too! They must a similar age.

If anyone spots a cheap 1/18;donor F40, Testa Rossa and/or Mercedes 300sl, do let me know!

 

18 minutes ago, bunglebus said:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/295389900918?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=PAOmyIdtTM2&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=X5RtjeAxSP-&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

Last time vectis had one it went for £160 in 2016

I wonder if it is the same one that is now on Ebay?

[FakeConcern]

5 hours ago, barrett said:

Uh oh

Tell you what, I wish I was into Dinky or Matchbox or whatever because these places do seem like a great opportunity to pick up that stuff. Nevertheless,

 

I'd be interested to know where this fair is assuming it's not too far away from me?  I believe you are in Brighton so quite close to where I live.

[FakeConcern]

21 hours ago, Split_Pin said:

Does anyone have a half decent Audi TT MK1 model that they'd be willing to sell?

I have a 'Corgi' Realtoy one which is actually an exact replica of mine but it would be good to get a few more. I used to have a Revell 1/18 example in grey but it was swept away in the Great Purge©️

I have this Welly 1/32? which I think is pretty nice.

[Split_Pin]

I agree, how much would you be looking for?

[155V6]

Just sorting some cars out in my Siku cabinet,& remembered they did a Mk 1 TT.

It was a convertible though.

[FakeConcern]

39 minutes ago, Split_Pin said:

I agree, how much would you be looking for?

I'd rather swap for something if possible, do you have any Corgi Minis at all I'd be happy to add cash to the deal?

[Split_Pin]

20 minutes ago, FakeConcern said:

I'd rather swap for something if possible, do you have any Corgi Minis at all I'd be happy to add cash to the deal?

Which ones, the 1/36 scale sort or the earlier ones from the 60s?

[FakeConcern]

Oh I forgot they did the big ones! Yes the old ones.

[Split_Pin]

I don't have any of those that I'd want to part with.

[FakeConcern]

2 minutes ago, Split_Pin said:

I don't have any of those that I'd want to part with.

Ok no prob. PM me your address

[Dick Longbridge]

Any roffle interest in these? 42 magazines all in excellent condition from November 1986 up to December 1993.

5 tickets for £2 including delivery. I'll start a separate roffle thread if so. Otherwise I'll stick them on the 'bay. 

 

[Split_Pin]

9 minutes ago, FakeConcern said:

Ok no prob. PM me your address

PM incoming!

[Split_Pin]

2 minutes ago, Dick Longbridge said:

Any roffle interest in these? 42 magazines all in excellent condition from November 1986 up to December 1993.

5 tickets for £2. I'll start a separate roffle thread if so. Otherwise I'll stick them on the 'bay. 

Crikey I've still got all of those from 1989 to 1993. I loved these although I sold all the vans some years ago as the magazines were much more interesting. Definitely a nice thing for someone to have.

[barrett]

2 hours ago, FakeConcern said:

I'd be interested to know where this fair is assuming it's not too far away from me?  I believe you are in Brighton so quite close to where I live.

It was in Ashington, where they seemingly have one a month - plus lots of others at other times in other places. It wasn't very big and was probably about 50% train stuff, but I got there quite late and have very narrow interests. I hope clicking this link will take you to the calendar of forthcoming events... https://www.modeltoyauctions.co.uk/news/2021/9/2022-toyfair-dates-june-2022-update/8BF7A4F9D59D89705A7A53C2886D325E/

[eddyramrod]

@quicksilver: Yes, that was mine!  Delighted to see it getting some love at long last!  It looks so much better now.