Shite in Miniature II

[bunglebus]

6 hours ago, Datsuncog said:

Siku VW T2 crew cab.

Lovely aren't they

Still trying to find the kombi, did they do a panel van too?

[155V6]

I've got some of those Creata cars

I've also got the Hearse on a blister,I think Poundland were selling them for a while a few years back

[155V6]

5 minutes ago, bunglebus said:

Lovely aren't they

Still trying to find the kombi, did they do a panel van too?

I've only got this beaten up Kombi,I don't remember ever seeing a panel van🤔

[bunglebus]

6 minutes ago, 155V6 said:

I've got some of those Creata cars

I've also got the Hearse on a blister,I think Poundland were selling them for a while a few years back

I see them now and again at boot sales, not been moved enough to buy one yet

[bunglebus]

5 hours ago, junkyarddog said:

Matchbox 1957 Chevy,cherry bomb.

Hot Wheels Anglia 105E on the card.

Hard to find these loose,let alone still in the original packaging

The Cherry Bomb in the pack is awesome, I'm lucky enough to have a Hot Wheels Angular still in the pack, and I think a loose one in the "needs customising" box. One of the castings that I can't fathom why Mattel didn't make more of. 3 versions  and a wheel variation on the grey one, that's it.

 

[andrew e]

Accidentally stumbled on a model shop earlier, and resolutely wasn’t buying anything I didn’t need, despite there being lots I’d happily take home!

However I told myself this 1/43 (Corgi?) Brava AA van wouldn’t break the bank at £3.99 and I felt I hoped I help pay for the lights to be on in the shop today 😉

Anyone got any info on it? It’s rather nicely cast, needs a few details picking out with black and it will be perfect.

 

[Split_Pin]

Just won this on ebay for £2.50.

I tried to pay but the I get a message saying the seller doesn't send to my location.

They're in Rotherham,  I'm near Falkirk.

WHUT??!?!

[AndyW201]

Local Morrisons have had a restock,

Just grabbed the ones I've been most after, as I was meant to be just nipping in for a few bits...

I was almost child-like with joy at finding this. I love it.

Never noticed before that it has two different types of wheel. Drift spec Yo...

Yes, it would have been nice to have a 240 wagon in standard trim, but there are enough Corgi Junior versions still kicking around for that. This is a nice bit of fun, could have done without the chrome interior though, (it infuriates me when HW do that. What real car has a chrome interior?) But I love the detail on the rear, and as had been mentioned previously, it's weird that it's RHD and has a UK style plate. Reminds me a bit of Bryn Musselwhite's Turbo brick from Retro Cars mag back in the day.

Another nod to British owned Volvos has to be the "dags in the back". Brilliant 🤣

Speaking of Volvo estates, the 850 is looking nice in black. 

And speaking of fast, black '90s estate cars....

One of my favourite castings of recent years. My favourite version is the original RS blue release, but this version looks stunning in black, I think. Those wheels look like period Ronals too, on this one. Lovely.

I always like the detail Mattel put into the front and rear of this one too.

Couldnt leave without the Intergrowler either. Lovely colour scheme along with the beige (though not exactly rally spec) interior!

Will have to go back soon, as there was also the purple Fox body Mustang, the Corvette gasser and the new Lotus Elise casting in yellow. Can't remember seeing a Maxima though, as that is still at the top of the want list.

[bunglebus]

5 minutes ago, Split_Pin said:

Just won this on ebay for £2.50.

I tried to pay but the I get a message saying the seller doesn't send to my location.

They're in Rotherham,  I'm near Falkirk.

WHUT??!?!

I had my eye on that. I'm sure it's just eBay being a dick, drop the seller a line

[bunglebus]

5 minutes ago, AndyW201 said:

it would have been nice to have a 240 wagon in standard trim, but there are enough Corgi Junior versions still kicking around for that. This is a nice bit of fun, could have done without the chrome interior though, (it infuriates me when HW do that. What real car has a chrome interior?)

I have two. First mod will be painting that interior!

It does mean you get a chrome grille but yeah, chrome interiors are crap

[AndyW201]

15 minutes ago, bunglebus said:

I have two. First mod will be painting that interior!

It does mean you get a chrome grille but yeah, chrome interiors are crap

I look forward to seeing it on here!😉

I'm picturing one in Jerry Leadbetter yellow (kids, ask your parents) with a brown interior, but still in drift spec...

[bunglebus]

44 minutes ago, andrew e said:

Accidentally stumbled on a model shop earlier, and resolutely wasn’t buying anything I didn’t need, despite there being lots I’d happily take home!

However I told myself this 1/43 (Corgi?) Brava AA van wouldn’t break the bank at £3.99 and I felt I hoped I help pay for the lights to be on in the shop today 😉

Anyone got any info on it? It’s rather nicely cast, needs a few details picking out with black and it will be perfect.

 

There was a job lot on eBay with one of these that I nearly bought several times...not that it helps you!

[Split_Pin]

39 minutes ago, bunglebus said:

I had my eye on that. I'm sure it's just eBay being a dick, drop the seller a line

Yeah I think its a mistake. The description says to contact them if you are bidding from overseas but not Scotland! I messaged them a few hours ago.

[Split_Pin]

I'm having a day off tomorrow so will be checking out a few places in search of the 240 drift wagon. I'd also like to find the Nissan Maxima.

[sierraman]

52 minutes ago, Split_Pin said:

Just won this on ebay for £2.50.

I tried to pay but the I get a message saying the seller doesn't send to my location.

They're in Rotherham,  I'm near Falkirk.

WHUT??!?!

I’m not too far from Rotherham. 

[WillCarter]

22 hours ago, Datsuncog said:

I think I might have sacrificed it in a swap for a minty US-spec Summer Rover SD1, which was otherwise going to be squashed by one of my brother's wee mates.

And I think the Rover lives with @155V6 these days?

That's a new one on me, might be one I have to keep an eye out for.

[bunglebus]

16 minutes ago, WillCarter said:

That's a new one on me, might be one I have to keep an eye out for.

Summer were masters at capturing the exacting details of their subject matter

Actually they're awful. I have dozens.

Admire the squareness of the 740

The fins and chrome of the 57 Chevy 

The Audi 80 fresh from a rally stage

The sleek lines of the Porsche 944

The handsomeness of the Volvo 164

The Nissan Cedric with a Peugeot symbol on the roof

Imagine you're Steed in a Jag XJC

Or Bodie and Doyle in your Capri

Or even the Queen in her Silver Cloud

Maybe you fancy a bit of retro touring car action in a 3.0 CSL BMW

Or want some air cooled action in a 911

This isn't even half of them. Think this thing's meant to be a Celica

Ferrari?

Lancia?

Hours of fun

[sierraman]

Wonder if the new Matchbox Pizza Hut set will make it to the U.K. it looks great!

[junkyarddog]

1 hour ago, 155V6 said:

I've got some of those Creata cars

I've also got the Hearse on a blister,I think Poundland were selling them for a while a few years back

I only bought it to stick it to the dash of this!!

[bunglebus]

That's not actually yours...is it?

[junkyarddog]

1 minute ago, bunglebus said:

That's not actually yours...is it?

Yes.

[Jon]

I love my Siku VW pick-up, too. Here it is with my NZ Siku collection:

 

And here it is traversing the Aussie outback, one of its natural environs:

 

An absolute highlight of heading over to the UK in a few days is seeing all my childhood Sikus again - don't think I've set eyes on them since the 90's!

[Split_Pin]

Conveniently that misnomer Summer Cedric is exactly the same casting as my 'New [Toyota] Crown'. I think its great, its on my shelf next to my Tomica collection.

[bunglebus]

Could be a Crown, it was a guess!

[bunglebus]

41 minutes ago, junkyarddog said:

Yes.

Brilliant. I bloody love hearses

[Split_Pin]

3 minutes ago, bunglebus said:

Could be a Crown, it was a guess!

Mine says 'New Crown' underneath.

[eddyramrod]

5 hours ago, Split_Pin said:

@junkyarddog I had that Leyland Cement Mixer but it's the Dinky Version. The Joal one looks to be a direct copy? Can anyone confirm?

I have a Joal chassis-cab, ie the mixer with no drum.  It's in pretty good shape actually.  I keep wondering about making a box body for it, or some such; my chances of finding and fitting the correct drum will be slim, I think.  But it's good enough that I don't want to cut the drum stanchions off.  Consequently it's sat in my project box for at least three years now, probably longer, which is a shame as I think it's a good model.

[junkyarddog]

37 minutes ago, bunglebus said:

Brilliant. I bloody love hearses

I only bought it for the engine,a 45k 2.0 Pinto,it will most likely be broken for spares.☠️

[bunglebus]

Now I know you're pulling my leg

[Split_Pin]

No reply from the seller as they're probably not awake yet so I tried paying for the 128 3P again and it went through. Thankfully it was only £4.75 posted so not the end of the world if it goes AWOL.