Shite in Miniature II

[155V6]

7 minutes ago, Split_Pin said:

Those Majorette Mondeos are ace, have you tried the steering yet?

Yes,I think I already have one somewhere,also got a few Fiat Coupes with the same feature.

[155V6]

12 minutes ago, Datsuncog said:

Great haul there - the Corgi Rover P6 looks an ace find also!

It's ok,but needs 2 wheels,rear window is broken,suspension is dodgy,glass roof is missing,& spare wheel holder is broken.Paint isn't too bad though,all the parts are available,& it was only 40p 

[Datsuncog]

40p!!!

*Faints*

 

 

(Definitely suffering tat withdrawal symptoms here)

[andrew e]

I’m pleased to say the little P6 is new one too me - even in this day age you can get a surprise! 

[eddyramrod]

7 hours ago, 155V6 said:

It's ok,but needs 2 wheels,rear window is broken,suspension is dodgy,glass roof is missing,& spare wheel holder is broken.Paint isn't too bad though,all the parts are available,& it was only 40p 

 

6 hours ago, Datsuncog said:

40p!!!

*Faints*

 

 

(Definitely suffering tat withdrawal symptoms here)

I think I need to visit your boot sale!  Or have you scoured it clean?

[bunglebus]

8 hours ago, andrew e said:

I’m pleased to say the little P6 is new one too me - even in this day age you can get a surprise! 

It's the Golden Jacks one, perspective has fooled you!

[wesacosa]

started to go through some old stuff in my dad's loft which has been in there 25 years or so.  started to uncover a few of my old model cars , not found my box of pre enjoyed matchbox cars but found some sadly badly stored Bburago and the like, and also found my Micro Machines!

I wonder if that unbuilt Orange Blossom model kit is worth anything?

[Tenmil Socket]

23 minutes ago, wesacosa said:

started to go through some old stuff in my dad's loft which has been in there 25 years or so.  started to uncover a few of my old model cars , not found my box of pre enjoyed matchbox cars but found some sadly badly stored Bburago and the like, and also found my Micro Machines!

I wonder if that unbuilt Orange Blossom model kit is worth anything?

What’s the mk2 Escort?

[wesacosa]

2 minutes ago, Tenmil Socket said:

What’s the mk2 Escort?

its a badly made and now damaged plastic kit model of the Hannu Mikkola Eaton's Yale works Escort. can't remember which manufactures kit it is but it was circa 1990

Edit

by badly made I mean badly assembled by me. it was a nice kit

[Split_Pin]

The Micro Machines are worth more than any of the other items!

[wesacosa]

2 minutes ago, Split_Pin said:

The Micro Machines are worth more than any of the other items!

really? they are unboxed and well played with !

[bunglebus]

2 hours ago, wesacosa said:

really? they are unboxed and well played with !

I found a handful of random ones I don't remember acquiring. Went for over a tenner on eBay. 

I reckon @Spottedlaurelneeds that unbuilt kit

[Split_Pin]

7 hours ago, wesacosa said:

really? they are unboxed and well played with !

Unless they are mullered they should fetch about a fiver each on ebay!

 

[Split_Pin]

Got my Montego model today.

As pointed out it's a bit of a rogue as it's definitely a post 1989 Rover spec car but has 1987-89 Austin Rover badges. 

Very nice all the same.and I'm delighted to finally have one. I resorted to making ine out of plasticard in the 1990s because nothing else was available!

 

[eddyramrod]

That Montego is gorgeous, I can hardly wait for them to come down to proper prices!

As for the Orange Blossom @wesacosa, yes, speak to @Spottedlaurel about that, he'll be able to advise you.

[155V6]

Just back from my local toy fair where I spent a whole £1.00 on this Corgi Pontiac Firebird

It's missing the screen & dashboard,& one headlight.Hopefully I can get these from Steve Flowers 🤞

 

[Spottedlaurel]

8 hours ago, wesacosa said:

started to go through some old stuff in my dad's loft which has been in there 25 years or so.  started to uncover a few of my old model cars , not found my box of pre enjoyed matchbox cars but found some sadly badly stored Bburago and the like, and also found my Micro Machines!

I wonder if that unbuilt Orange Blossom model kit is worth anything?

I had one of those Orange Blossom kits a few years ago. A little bit outside of my area of interest, so I sold it on eBay and even then it went for a decent amount. Assuming the kit is intact and decals are good then I reckon £20 if the box is a bit damaged? I don't seem to win very much for less than that.

[bunglebus]

3 hours ago, 155V6 said:

It's missing the screen & dashboard,& one headlight.Hopefully I can get these from Steve Flowers 🤞

I believe so, screen definitely. 

Headlights are cheaply bought as rhinestones off eBay if you measure them carefully 

[sierraman]

Don’t you have to drill it to fit the screen though? 

[bunglebus]

No just pushes into the slots in the scuttle, which also holds the dash in

[bunglebus]

Spotted this in the charity shop, but I think it must be a re-release, the box looked too glossy and new to be original 

I did buy a Majorette F40

And some of these PG tips mail-ins, they're quite nice castings to might paint and detail one

[Split_Pin]

Finally got one in Tesco.

 

[Remspoor]

3 hours ago, bunglebus said:

Spotted this in the charity shop, but I think it must be a re-release, the box looked too glossy and new to be original 

 

 

 

 

I have an original without box.  The drum on mine is metal. that one looks like it is plastic. Plus a petrol tanker of the same ERF lorry.

[w00dy]

 

Used to collect loads of models as a lad and thought I'd kicked the habit, but this thread is a bad influence.

[bunglebus]

Found it

[Amishtat]

Just had a snout round the smaller local Tesco, nothing of any real interest on the pegs except one solitary Capri hiding at the very back. Anyone not got one yet? 

[sierraman]

Been after one of these for ages, like the condition, you can see it’s been enjoyed but cared for. But sadly missing the pipes. Easily remedied though with some 15mm copper pipe left over. 

[bunglebus]

4 hours ago, Amishtat said:

Just had a snout round the smaller local Tesco, nothing of any real interest on the pegs except one solitary Capri hiding at the very back. Anyone not got one yet? 

Just found two, and another new 5-pack - electric cars!

One Crapi is going to a mate, one in the custom box

[bunglebus]

33 minutes ago, sierraman said:

Been after one of these for ages, like the condition, you can see it’s been enjoyed but cared for. But sadly missing the pipes. Easily remedied though with some 15mm copper pipe left over. 

Finally managed to get mine complete after finding the trailer at the boot sale. Need a couple of tyres and of course the pipes 

[sierraman]

1 hour ago, bunglebus said:

Finally managed to get mine complete after finding the trailer at the boot sale. Need a couple of tyres and of course the pipes 

It wasn’t that dear to be fair, the older type seem to go for more than thelater purple jobs. Think off hand it was £2.50 plus postage