Shite in Miniature II

[sierraman]

1 hour ago, Dick Longbridge said:

I guess those wheels are unique to that model? Never seen them before.

That’s correct. It’s depicted to be the 2.3 Ghia and those were the pattern trims fitted on the really early Sierras. There’s a few variations, racing car, taxi, police etc. 

Token typical mid 1980’s scene here... perhaps his belt has snapped on his 2.0 Pinto...

[bunglebus]

2 hours ago, MiniMinorMk3 said:

These tatty enough for you?

Lovely. Here are two I rescued from a charity shop today, just because

And a Bburago, I must be going soft in my old age

[MiniMinorMk3]

Todays selection

 

Eligor E-Type

Polistil XJ-6

A pair of Solido XR4i models.

Finally a Viscount Mk3 'Tina in Purple Velvet

 

[bunglebus]

Where have you found these? Definitely some makes I've never head of before 

[Justwatching]

1955 Chevrolet Nomad in 1:64 by Greenlight. 

[155V6]

On 10/18/2022 at 1:23 PM, bunglebus said:

Still seeing lots of FB posts of new Hot Wheels in Tesco, and now Morrison's. Called in as I was going past, new box but of course the MK1 Escorts are gone. As I'm walking out my mate messages me saying he's just been in that same Morrison's and bought the MK1! Bar steward.

Asda also had two 2023 A cases - MK1s similarly AWOL.

Got a few others though

I was passing a big Morrisons,so had a quick look.No Escorts there either,but I did see that these Majorette 5 packs are on offer 

[MiniMinorMk3]

3 hours ago, bunglebus said:

Where have you found these? Definitely some makes I've never head of before 

I used to go to toy auctions and buy stuff. I used to sell the surplus on fleabay.

[155V6]

Another Morrisons had some different Majorette 5 packs,no Hotwheels at all though 🙁

[bunglebus]

I'm very near where the Matchbox factory used to be, and just found this art instalation - coincidence? 

[Datsuncog]

Oh, that's brilliant!

The cars look a bit like the No.1 Dodge Challenger, and the No.75 Ferrari Berlinetta - so I'd say the chances of it being a total coincidence are very low...

[sierraman]

Received this amongst a big package from @Jon today. It’s no wonder Corgi went bust making models like this, it’s almost a work of art than a toy!

[Cookiesouwest]

On 10/14/2022 at 2:52 PM, Datsuncog said:

Sounds like you had a lucky escape!!

Seriously though, if there's any you're particularly after, let me know and I'll take a look next week for you - can't promise anything, but might get lucky...

Hi

If you do wander to the market and find more bus models for a fiver, I will have

EFE - Any Olympians, Nationals, Darts, Bristol VRs.

Corgi - Any Olympians

CMNL (Northcord) - Anything

BT models - Anything in Bristol / Bath liveries.

If you want some money in advance, let me know.

Ta

[Mine's a Leganza!]

On 10/18/2022 at 3:30 PM, MiniMinorMk3 said:

Thought I'd start posting up some of the stuff that I have had pass through my hands over the years. It is mostly boxed 1/43rd stuff. I won't bore you with all the more modern stuff (yet), just some of the more unusual stuff.

 

AR-GEE Fiat 127

AHC Doorkey Mister-2

Oh no! This looks like my first car, an awful Fiat 127. Please excuse the 80's perm.

 

[MiniMinorMk3]

A varied selection again

Solido Benz SL

Verem Maserati Indy

Vitesse Citroen DS that looks like it has been on Total Wipeout

Tekno Volvo 144

A trio of MDI Abarth 131s

[bunglebus]

Somewhere in Germany, in the services 

But what did I buy?

[bunglebus]

€3.99 each, the same as a can of energy drink

[Datsuncog]

21 hours ago, Cookiesouwest said:

Hi

If you do wander to the market and find more bus models for a fiver, I will have

EFE - Any Olympians, Nationals, Darts, Bristol VRs.

Corgi - Any Olympians

CMNL (Northcord) - Anything

BT models - Anything in Bristol / Bath liveries.

If you want some money in advance, let me know.

Ta

Will hopefully get a chance to swing by tomorrow morning - I'll have a look and see what's there!

[Cookiesouwest]

9 minutes ago, Datsuncog said:

Will hopefully get a chance to swing by tomorrow morning - I'll have a look and see what's there!

Thanks

[155V6]

On 10/17/2022 at 3:15 PM, junkyarddog said:

Just to play up to the recent Irish stereotype that was recently portrayed around these parts. 

"Tarmac your drive Sorr?"

"Do ye like dags?" Ect.

Siku VW M•A•N truck towing a Siku Caravan.

Yesterday's diecast show find.

 

I see your Traveller ensemble & raise you this tasteful masterpiece from FB marketplace 

[Spottedlaurel]

A blast from the past for me with this one that turned up in the week:

First built one about 40 years. Didn't do a great job, but it was one of my first kits. Only the wheels and instruction sheet have survived.

Monogram offered this one as part of a range of basic kits with low parts count, but they did a pretty good job on the basic shape and I think this one nicely captures the look of a TR7. I believe there was a special edition 1:1 in the USA that had those stripes and white wheels (although they're plated in the kit). Got lots of others in the queue, but I'm tempted to start this one soon.

[Datsuncog]

Bit of a whistle-stop one this morning - unfortunately I have a conference to set up so can't be getting into too much detail until later...

Dark mornings.

But some decent tat today.

Solido Yanks might tickle someone, but they're not quite my bag.

Shell promo Maistos were being offered out at £2 a throw - one of the other stallholders came and bought the whole box, though.

Assorted Corgi/ Lesney/ Lledo stuff was also going at £2 a pop.

Otherwise clean VW camper tempted me, as replacement barn doors are available, but I didn't in the end.

Lots of Corgi Juniors cartoon character vehicles, some better than others.

Boxed Corgis for a fiver are always going to get my attention, and this wasn't bad.

Older boxed stuff was also in evidence, but presumed spendy.

1980/90s vintage commercial releases maybe not in such high demand these days.

Still some BP promo Corgi Juniors.

Not many new buses or other OO gauge items- I think we've seen most of these before.

A few other buses were lurking in boxes behind, but they were mostly pre-war items except these two:

I did find a couple from @Cookiesouwest's list - two Darts and an Olympian - but I haven't photographed them yet!

There was also this Code 3 Dart, which I left.

So I wasn't able to linger for long, and a cursory glance round the rest of the market indicated very little of interest, unless you want to pay £2 for some old-box Hot Wheels (£4 for the MB Opening Parts)

Dunno if I'll get a chance to get back over in the early afternoon, but hey - some tat's better than no tat?

[RoadworkUK]

Your reconnaissance is always appreciated. That BRS Ford Cargo looked interesting. 'Enjoy' the conference!

[Cookiesouwest]

 

@Datsuncog

If you get the chance, I will have

Stagecoach Single Decker

First (the red/white) Single Decker

Stagecoach DD 

Western National DD

The dart code 3

Plus the 3 you have found already.

Can send money by bank transfer. PM me the details or PayPal if you prefer.

Thanks

No worries if you can't. Appreciate you are busy.

[barrett]

What's the deal with the 1953 Studebaker? Interesting because I don't recognise it at all (presumably an American brand). If it was a couple of quid I'd enjoy looking at that for a while, but wouldn't stretch to a fiver I'm afraid. Would like to see some close-up pics if you go back and can be arsed, though

EDIT: It's Franklin Mint, and a little crude, but perhaps not too easy/cheap to find in this part of the world so might be worth a punt for a fiver, actually...

[RoadworkUK]

1 hour ago, barrett said:

 Studebaker?

Utterly irrelevant, I know, but back in the days when I thought I'd have a Youtube channel, I made the worst ever video about a 1:18 Studebaker Golden Hawk with working crank windows.

It's a fun model to play with if you like Loewy stuff.

[Datsuncog]

1 hour ago, Cookiesouwest said:

 

@Datsuncog

If you get the chance, I will have

Stagecoach Single Decker

First (the red/white) Single Decker

Stagecoach DD 

Western National DD

The dart code 3

Plus the 3 you have found already.

Can send money by bank transfer. PM me the details or PayPal if you prefer.

Thanks

No worries if you can't. Appreciate you are busy.

 

1 hour ago, barrett said:

What's the deal with the 1953 Studebaker? Interesting because I don't recognise it at all (presumably an American brand). If it was a couple of quid I'd enjoy looking at that for a while, but wouldn't stretch to a fiver I'm afraid. Would like to see some close-up pics if you go back and can be arsed, though

EDIT: It's Franklin Mint, and a little crude, but perhaps not too easy/cheap to find in this part of the world so might be worth a punt for a fiver, actually...

Will do my darnedest, chaps - may be able to sneak away for half an hour while everyone's troughing their sandwiches, so stay tuned!

[MiniMinorMk3]

Some of the shite modelled by Vitesse. These are all from the Chinesse production days in the late 1990s to early 2000s

Vitesse Cinquecento S

Vitesse Lancia Delta HF

Vitesse Morris 1100

Vitesse Riley Kestral

Vitesse Toyota Picnic

[bunglebus]

I really love coming to Germany. This is just a TK Maxx

[Datsuncog]

Apologies, kids - no time for any bonus lunchtime market tat today.

Duty called...

😢

(And by 'duty', I mean having to run around the building trying to procure more coffee while they troughed all the sandwiches)

[tom13]

1 hour ago, MiniMinorMk3 said:

Some of the shite modelled by Vitesse. These are all from the Chinesse production days in the late 1990s to early 2000s

Vitesse Cinquecento S

Vitesse Lancia Delta HF

Vitesse Morris 1100

Vitesse Riley Kestral

Vitesse Toyota Picnic

Painted seat patterns are amazing and not something I have seen very often.