bunglebus Posted January 1, 2023 Share Posted January 1, 2023 Found this rather excellent website for Lone Star https://lonestardcmt.co.uk/ ETCHY and 155V6 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leyland Worldmaster Posted January 1, 2023 Share Posted January 1, 2023 Fucking wow! RayMK, Three Speed and FakeConcern 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddyramrod Posted January 1, 2023 Share Posted January 1, 2023 2 hours ago, AndyW201 said: @eddyramrod speaking of Corgi Cortinas, are these wheels that I took off the Atlas Cortina any good to you, for the Vanguards MK2 or one of the Consul/Granadas? Not 'arf! I'd be highly delighted with those, thank you! You have my details? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiniMinorMk3 Posted January 1, 2023 Share Posted January 1, 2023 21 hours ago, danthecapriman said: Christ!! That took some uploading😆 Ill probably get in trouble now from the mods for all those pics! Worth it though. Still not sure what I’m keeping and what can go, but there are some beauties here. There are some duplicates and projects I might well move on, others I’ll need to think about! And, in the next few weeks I’m getting a big collection I’ve had since I was a kid out of the loft (it’s not seen daylight for at least 20 odd years!) and I’ll go through all that too, which probably will need thinning out. Great collection there. Thanks for posting eddyramrod and danthecapriman 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiniMinorMk3 Posted January 1, 2023 Share Posted January 1, 2023 23 hours ago, Split_Pin said: Got my parcel from @danthecapriman The Marina is a perfect candidate for restoration as its complete, intact and in great solid condition. I want to find a colour close to this original as I think it really suits it. Cheers Dan! Missed the chat about Marinas. One of my favourite colour was Lagoon Metallic eddyramrod, AndyW201, danthecapriman and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyW201 Posted January 1, 2023 Share Posted January 1, 2023 20 minutes ago, eddyramrod said: Not 'arf! I'd be highly delighted with those, thank you! You have my details? Yep, I've got your address. I'll dig out a small jiffy bag or whatever and get them in the post once I can get to the post office. eddyramrod 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiniMinorMk3 Posted January 1, 2023 Share Posted January 1, 2023 Here's a selection of NZG Porsches. These were made from the mid '80s into the 1990s. They are crude by todays standards, but if you are into Yuppie era porkers, then these are a must have. andrew e, warch, AndyW201 and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitsisigma01 Posted January 1, 2023 Share Posted January 1, 2023 6 hours ago, bunglebus said: That's cool, trying not to buy big stuff now as I'm running out of storage room. I would have thought that would get snapped up on eBay though Its not that big, only about 265mm .... If anyone wants bigger I've got a vintage Kyosho tractor trailer Peterbilt rig in need of finishing, that comes in at over 1000mm.. Pictures have disappeared again 😧 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted January 1, 2023 Share Posted January 1, 2023 This one was a bit of a monster, went to live with @flat4alfaIIRC flat4alfa and eddyramrod 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sierraman Posted January 1, 2023 Share Posted January 1, 2023 3 hours ago, bunglebus said: I've got more than I thought! I have two sat in the workshop on a dusty shelf, I got them in a job lot a few years ago but I’m reluctant to bin them even though they are pretty crap! bunglebus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FakeConcern Posted January 1, 2023 Share Posted January 1, 2023 I've been sorting through the loft for boxes of toy model cars and found some that I really like.. I may have posted this before, it's a 1/43 (maybe) Hot Wheels. It originally had all the Boss 302 stickers which were printed on clear vinyl and they discoloured and I pulled them off and binned them, but wish I had them still now... The shape of it is just right and I love the rear window louvres... Bonnet, boot and doors open... Did they make many in this series? Next up a Burago 1/24 scale Fiat 124 Abarth... Roof, bonnet and boot were white* which I didn't like and painted black. Looks much better... *Edit; I think they were actually yellow yuck! Opening boot, bonnet and doors, always a disappointment if they don't on large scale... Late to the party with a Corgi C111... There was some talk about the Corgi Mk3 Cortina, I've just noticed mine is actually signed by Graham Hill, result! Was there something about headlights? Is thsi good or bad? Corgi 2CV, I bought two of these and the other I converted into a van painted cornflower blue, this is still in box with Woolworth's price sticker... Looks like the Marathon Hunter has just biffed the roo... The wheels on this 350SL in fact not just them, but the detailing generally is superb... 911 Targa, I also have green one, but engine (bonnet or boot?) lid is missing and I cut the targa roof off... Corgi Lamborghini Miura with hole in windscreen from when it went under the settee, pretty sure I wasn't upset at all... Did they actually make any with "golden jacks"? The Dinky TR7 is really nice, I love the look of it as a model even though I'm not a fan of the real thing... Welly Aldi Titty looks great as well, I recon these 1st gen cars will start to go up in value soon (IRL not Welly obv)... EP3 R by New Ray, not a great model, but I still really like it for some reason... Well I really enjoyed that, hope you're not all too bored by it... 155V6, Datsuncog, sutty2006 and 11 others 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FakeConcern Posted January 1, 2023 Share Posted January 1, 2023 Just remembered this Polistil Saab 99. It's actually alright! I don't think I've ever taken the lid off before let alone unscrewed it from the base. MiniMinorMk3, danthecapriman, andrew e and 7 others 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted January 1, 2023 Share Posted January 1, 2023 1 hour ago, FakeConcern said: I may have posted this before, it's a 1/43 (maybe) Hot Wheels. Did they make many in this series? Bonnet, boot and doors open... Dude. That is awesome. Potted history is that Mattel bought Mebetoys, who made some lovely things, and rebranded them as Hot Wheels. These were initially also fantastic.As time went on, the bean counters took over and the quality slipped a bit. OK a lot. BRB with some pics... Split_Pin, Dick Longbridge and FakeConcern 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted January 1, 2023 Author Share Posted January 1, 2023 Ooft nice collection! The Polistil Saab is ace! FakeConcern 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FakeConcern Posted January 1, 2023 Share Posted January 1, 2023 17 minutes ago, bunglebus said: Dude. That is awesome. Potted history is that Mattel bought Mebetoys, who made some lovely things, and rebranded them as Hot Wheels. These were initially also fantastic.As time went on, the bean counters took over and the quality slipped a bit. OK a lot. BRB with some pics... Looking forward to this as I'm super interested... 15 minutes ago, Split_Pin said: Ooft nice collection! The Polistil Saab is ace! Thanks, shame they all live in a box in the loft haha! Split_Pin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted January 1, 2023 Share Posted January 1, 2023 Mebetoys. This is the only pre-Mattel era one I've found, a Maserati Mistral Coupe This was the first one I found, by accident really on eBay and bought it without knowing anything about them at the time - Lotus Europa Last of the really great era examples in my collection is this Chevrolet Astro II Concept As time went on, the quality decreased but they were still pretty good Later on it all went a bit cheap and nasty, but I still can't help buying them I've got plenty more unboxed ones tucked away. The takeover did lead to some other interesting things, such as Mebetoys branded Hot Wheels; But what I'd really love to get my hands on one day, are some of the larger scale versions of classic Hot Wheels produced during this period by Mebetoys; @FakeConcernif you ever decided to sell that Mustang... danthecapriman, eddyramrod, Split_Pin and 4 others 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FakeConcern Posted January 1, 2023 Share Posted January 1, 2023 3 minutes ago, bunglebus said: Mebetoys. This is the only pre-Mattel era one I've found, a Maserati Mistral Coupe This was the first one I found, by accident really on eBay and bought it without knowing anything about them at the time. Last of the really great era examples in my collection is this Chevrolet Astro II Concept As time went on, the quality decreased but they were still pretty good Later on it all went a bit cheap and nasty, but I still can't help buying them I've got plenty more unboxed ones tucked away. The takeover did lead to some other interesting things, such as Mebetoys branded Hot Wheels; But what I'd really love to get my hands on one day, are some of the larger scale versions of classic Hot Wheels produced during this period by Mebetoys; @FakeConcernif you ever decided to sell that Mustang... You bastard now I want that lovely Europa and the Escrote mk1 and the Golf and of course I've now googlied and want the R5! @bunglebusI'll leave it to you in my will... andrew e 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted January 1, 2023 Share Posted January 1, 2023 2 minutes ago, FakeConcern said: You bastard now I want that lovely Europa and the Escrote mk1 and the Golf and of course I've now googlied and want the R5! @bunglebusI'll leave it to you in my will... This R5? How about a Matra (green was popular) MiniMinorMk3, AndyW201, Split_Pin and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noel Tidybeard Posted January 1, 2023 Share Posted January 1, 2023 11 hours ago, sierraman said: What type of bulb is this? It’s in my Corgi Maestro. my red one has osram 2.5v 0.5A yellow has 2.2v 0.3A no name https://smile.amazon.co.uk/SupaLec-Torch-Lasting-Light-Bulbs/dp/B00CXNNURC/ref=sr_1_7?crid=2D4WXM86R09A4&keywords=2.2v+0.25a+bulb&qid=1672618217&sprefix=bulb+2.2v%2Caps%2C209&sr=8-7 https://smile.amazon.co.uk/sourcing-map-Flashlight-Yellow-Storage/dp/B09JYG6NKR/ref=sr_1_5?crid=2D4WXM86R09A4&keywords=2.2v+0.25a+bulb&qid=1672618309&sprefix=bulb+2.2v%2Caps%2C209&sr=8-5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted January 1, 2023 Share Posted January 1, 2023 One more strange Mebetoys/Mattel creation - large scale Porsche 928 Seems to have had a 4-banger swapped in danthecapriman, Sudsprint, Remspoor and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FakeConcern Posted January 1, 2023 Share Posted January 1, 2023 3 minutes ago, bunglebus said: This R5? How about a Matra (green was popular) Now I've made the mistake of looking on ebay and yeh, that R5 but in red looks lovely and there's a Volvo 323 and Toyota 2000GT but crazy prices! Not bothered about the Rancho as I have Corgi and Juniors versions. That 928 you've just added looks lovely too, what scale is it? bunglebus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted January 1, 2023 Author Share Posted January 1, 2023 I got the Volvo 343 all the way from Australia. I really wanted it as it was mint and boxed. As this was 2006, postage wasn't that ridiculous and the car was cheap. FakeConcern 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted January 1, 2023 Share Posted January 1, 2023 5 minutes ago, FakeConcern said: That 928 you've just added looks lovely too, what scale is it? I don't know, fairly large though - puts me in mind of Bburago although I'm aware that doesn't help! Missed another early Mattel Mebetoys that I need to take better pictures of - Lamborghini Miura andrew e, MiniMinorMk3, danthecapriman and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FakeConcern Posted January 1, 2023 Share Posted January 1, 2023 I've just seen there was a Merc C111 Hot Wheels , did that get in the discussion about them earlier on? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted January 1, 2023 Share Posted January 1, 2023 5 minutes ago, FakeConcern said: I've just seen there was a Merc C111 Hot Wheels , did that get in the discussion about them earlier on? Yep not one I've ever found sadly @155V6posted it on page 1175 FakeConcern 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy18s Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 andrew e and sierraman 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 Be still my beating heart FakeConcern and andrew e 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sierraman Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 £7... where have they come to that figure from? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiniMinorMk3 Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 14 hours ago, FakeConcern said: Next up a Burago 1/24 scale Fiat 124 Abarth... Roof, bonnet and boot were white* which I didn't like and painted black. Looks much better... *Edit; I think they were actually yellow yuck! The Fiat was a rally car in the Olio Fiat livery of dark blue and yellow. Sudsprint and FakeConcern 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted January 2, 2023 Author Share Posted January 2, 2023 I still have the remains of that in my loft somewhere. FakeConcern 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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