Shite in Miniature II

[FakeConcern]

2 hours ago, Noel Tidybeard said:

just buy a new one for £35

https://corgimodelclub.com/collections/corgi-authentic-re-issues/products/485-bmc-mini-countryman-1

I could easily buy all of the Mini Club re releases, but I don't know what I'd do with them really. I did buy the Monte Carlo one anyway!

(again site won't let me put a picture on!)

[barrett]

14 minutes ago, FakeConcern said:

OK maybe me thinking it looked wrong when I'm wrong really!

As I said, I dunno what I'm talking about but it killed 15 minutes of my evening comparing details between different examples!

Anyway, this should also go on the other thread but this sees more traffic so I'm putting it here. Can one of you PLEASE buy this?

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/185627142162

Since we've also recently learned about how lovely Kirk/Tekno commercial vehicles of this period are... a 1:43 Ford D-series in immaculate condition with box etc This must be an absolute beast! I have one model truck and that's frankly more than enough so I'm not touching it. Currently £35 with no bids, there's another on BIN for £100 more so a potential bargain for somebody...

[Mine's a Leganza!]

6 hours ago, MiniMinorMk3 said:

I keep getting "Error code: DSCF1465.JPG could not be saved" when I'm trying to upload, hence why I have not posted any pics here today.

I am getting the same error message.

[AndyW201]

Damn this thread, all the way to Hades!

I'm supposed to be cutting down on diecast buying. It's all your fault I was sitting outside Poundland at ten to eight yesterday morning, before they opened!

Still, mission accomplished!

Although, there was only this Honda and a weird 1940s style panel van thing on the pegs, but the S2000 is a nice wee thing.

Nice bit of detail under that opening bonnet. VTEC Yo! indeed.

A nice model all round. A lot better than the Hot Wheels S2000.

Not much in the way of Hot Wheels there, but I did like the yellow Copo Camaro in the latest case, so grabbed this earlier release.

[Datsuncog]

I swung past Poundland yesterday too, and was surprised to see some Matchbox Moving Parts on the pegs - though it was exactly the same situation in the Ann Street branch, one solitary 1940s delivery van and one solitary Honda S2000.

[eddyramrod]

WANTED!

If you've looked at my Life of Shite thread (link below) then you will know I like to have models of my/my family's old cars.  You'll also have noticed, I'm sure, that where possible I'm trying to upgrade the collection from a motley assortment of sizes, to a fairly-consistent 1/43 scale.  To this end, I would like to put out an appeal here: I need some dirt-cheap old Vanguards to modify.  Specifically I need a couple of Ford 100E saloons and a mk2 Cortina.  They can be as playworn as you like as long as they have all their wheels, lights, bumpers.  Windows I'm not so bothered about as I can make sections as I need them.  Note that these cars are only available in two-door form: I want to see if I can satisfactorily convert them to four-door to match the cars I remember.  Paint doesn't matter at all as they will definitely be getting painted!

Welcome additional models would be: Vauxhall PA; Austin A40 Farina; Hillman Minx; a four-headlight mk3 Cortina; mk1 Granada.

I do realise that Vanguards in the sort of condition I require are thin on the ground, but if anybody is likely to know of any, then I would expect it to be a Shiter.  I will of course be suitably grateful.

 

[w00dy]

I seem to be missing all the fresh stick lately, but did manage to dig through the boxes at Morrisions to get these 4.

 

 

 

[sierraman]

Grim news folks, the exclusive only deal with Tesco ends in Dec which would explain why they are reduced to a £1. No other retailer has been suggested to take over so that’s not a good sign. 

[w00dy]

27 minutes ago, sierraman said:

Grim news folks, the exclusive only deal with Tesco ends in Dec which would explain why they are reduced to a £1. No other retailer has been suggested to take over so that’s not a good sign. 

Might it be a good thing if every retailer can have a crack? Certainly Hot Wheels are much easier to come by.

[sierraman]

19 minutes ago, w00dy said:

Might it be a good thing if every retailer can have a crack? Certainly Hot Wheels are much easier to come by.

We’ve been down this road before, when the Asda deal petered out we were left for months waiting for a new one to be set up. I don’t know how these people survive in business with their odd ways of marketing. 

[bunglebus]

Corgi Model Club have had to omit the word "Citroen" from the upcoming release

They also confirmed via a FB post that the VW roundel had to be added to the base of the African Safari Beetle to placate Volkswagen. I'm hoping there won't be too much of this BS as I can't see why a replica of a 50 year old toy impacts on the sales of a vehicle manufacturer in any way. VW are notorious for not letting anyone use their name or anything like it, or imagery of their vehicles, unless you want to sell as an "Official Volkswagen Product" like the T shirts you see in Tescos with a split bus on them. Quite a few companies using names like Volks Spares or similar have been threatened with legal action from our humourless German friends.

Anyway, the CITROEN DS 19 will just be referred to as the DS 19 from now on, or else...

[Datsuncog]

23 hours ago, barrett said:

Can one of you PLEASE buy this?

Working on it.

😉

[MiniMinorMk3]

14 hours ago, bunglebus said:

Anyway, the CITROEN DS 19 will just be referred to as the DS 19 from now on, or else...

I have always referred to Citroens as Shitrons, even though I do like most of their pre ZX cars.

The VW lawyer thing is nothing compared to their neighbours from Munich, they went completely berserk when they got their hands on the word MINI.

[bunglebus]

I was rather pleased to find this on a UK retailer's website, at a reasonable price.

There is a version replicating the original paint scheme but they're somewhat harder to find. Still, Moon is always cool

 

[Split_Pin]

Someone came from Marketplace and took away my carded ones but could I interest anyone in any of these?

Each loose car is 50p and carded ones are a quid, plus postage.

 

[MiniMinorMk3]

Excellent to see the picture upload back working, thanks moderators/techs/back room bods.

 

Now where was I/ Ah yes, a selection of Vitesse from the 1990's

First up a 1999 Corvette, Prince had a big party when he saw this one

Honda S600

Mitsubishi Pajero/Shogun

Pajero EVO

Pug 106 XSi

 

Clio 16 Volt

Magan Classic

Rav 4

[bicycle repairman]

• here my latest bunch off motley cars,spot on milk float ready for restro.why i bought the jag i dont know lol,corgis 2 very nice transit camper back doors missing matchbox are playworn but landie still got its roof rack.

 

[Mine's a Leganza!]

I picked this up from a charity shop but do not know what it is supposed to be? Underneath it says Hot Wheels 1993 Mattel Inc China. It is a bit weird because it has no doors. I just liked the green and yellow pattern.

[Mine's a Leganza!]

Spot the difference!

At first sight I thought that all three of these Mining Trucks were identical. Two of them are from the same manufacturer although produced 13 years apart. Can you name the manufacturers and years of production?

I will provide the answers tomorrow if not.  

[MiniMinorMk3]

16 minutes ago, Mine's a Leganza! said:

I picked this up from a charity shop but do not know what it is supposed to be? Underneath it says Hot Wheels 1993 Mattel Inc China. It is a bit weird because it has no doors. I just liked the green and yellow pattern.

 

1993 Chevy Camaro?

[andy18s]

Is that Rav4 fresh from the factory?

The black window trim looks like it's been painted with a yard boom.. 

[MiniMinorMk3]

19 minutes ago, Mine's a Leganza! said:

Spot the difference!

At first sight I thought that all three of these Mining Trucks were identical. Two of them are from the same manufacturer although produced 13 years apart. Can you name the manufacturers and years of production?

I will provide the answers tomorrow if not.  

 

The two that are the same are Matchbox 58 Faun Dump Truck. Originally made from 1976 to 1982. The casting is still used today.

[MiniMinorMk3]

7 minutes ago, andy18s said:

Is that Rav4 fresh from the factory?

The black window trim looks like it's been painted with a yard boom.. 

Yes, as built. Some stuff was still done by hand then and not tampo printed.

[w00dy]

Managed to pick up a couple of nice ones from B&M today.

 

Then popped into Sainsbury's where the was a single fancy boy model (along with some rubbish standard stock) which happened to be of one of my all time favourite cars. Not sure I'll be adding many more to the collection at £7!

[Lord Sterling]

On 24/10/2022 at 14:31, bunglebus said:

Charity shop has some interesting bits but I can't seem to upload pics from my phone?

 

Would you be able to grab that DeLorean for me at all please?

It's probably gone but worth a try.

[eddyramrod]

4 hours ago, Mine's a Leganza! said:

I picked this up from a charity shop but do not know what it is supposed to be? Underneath it says Hot Wheels 1993 Mattel Inc China. It is a bit weird because it has no doors. I just liked the green and yellow pattern.

I'm sure I had one of these until my big clearout.  I think it's a 90s Pontiac Firebird, issued as a race car hence the lack of door detail.

[bunglebus]

5 hours ago, Mine's a Leganza! said:

I picked this up from a charity shop but do not know what it is supposed to be? Underneath it says Hot Wheels 1993 Mattel Inc China. It is a bit weird because it has no doors. I just liked the green and yellow pattern.

As above, just called '93 Camaro, but that's a 1995 McDonald's version, presumably a Happy Meal Giveaway

3 hours ago, Lord Sterling said:

Would you be able to grab that DeLorean for me at all please?

It's probably gone but worth a try.

I pondered getting it but there were similar ones on eBay for the same price - I can't get back there until probably Sunday anyway

[bunglebus]

5 hours ago, Mine's a Leganza! said:

Spot the difference!

At first sight I thought that all three of these Mining Trucks were identical. Two of them are from the same manufacturer although produced 13 years apart. Can you name the manufacturers and years of production?

I will provide the answers tomorrow if not.  

Matchbox has already been answered - this is the odd one out

 

[Lord Sterling]

9 minutes ago, bunglebus said:

I pondered getting it but there were similar ones on eBay for the same price - I can't get back there until probably Sunday anyway

If you get it, please let me know. I've checked eBay and there all £50+.

[bunglebus]

3 minutes ago, Lord Sterling said:

If you get it, please let me know. I've checked eBay and they're all £50+.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/p/175340507?iid=144396171389