Shite in Miniature II

[sutty2006]

I’d like to add that Audi to my Collection if possible!

[AndyW201]

Gah! Missed out on the Audi!

[sierraman]

  On 09/04/2023 at 12:07, bunglebus said:

 

 

 

 

I'm glad that sparked some interest - cos I bought it. Original and unrestored

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If it’s all original that’s a very very good price, potentially £100 profit in that! 

[sierraman]

Haven’t seen the red Mach E yet so I’ll pick that up when I find it. The wife actually looks for them in Morrisons for me which is a result. 

[bunglebus]

  On 09/04/2023 at 14:06, AndyW201 said:

Gah! Missed out on the Audi!

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I've seen loads about, several even at the toy fair for £2/ 3 for £5.

I don't think they're especially uncommon so I'm sure one will land near you eventually 

[bunglebus]

Let's try and get a few toy fair finds catalogued

@andrew ethrust this Treasure Hunt into my sticky mitts

Clean enough Ferrari

I always grab these if the grille is intact

Was I the only annoying kid pointing out these should be La Voiture?

First stall i went to saw the guy in front of me hoover up about half a dozen mint-looking military Matchbox including a Field Car - he left these two though

Bought these mainly for the Supervan

Is this a colour changer?

Ooh, Glo Racer BMW!

[Zie]

  On 09/04/2023 at 15:31, bunglebus said:

 

Bought these mainly for the Supervan

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Oh that's Cool! My favourite Van and Soft drink in One amazing combination. 

[bunglebus]

Into Corgis - Rockets Cad has sadly lost the bonnet, can't resist grabbing them at 50p though

Tidy Porker

Duck version of the tin snail

Think I have a matching Transit to this

Sierra is tidy, was mainly just making up the numbers in a 3 for £2 deal

Rancho with opening bits

A whole 10p for this Summer drinks truck

Acadiane looks ideal for a repaint

Bought this in case one of you lot wanted it - Majorette teapot

Norev Mini Jet Ritmo is in a colour that doesn't like to be photographed - it's darker in reality 

Late Lone Star Jag doesn't actually have an opening bonnet - it's riveted shut

Another one for the custom box

[bunglebus]

  On 09/04/2023 at 15:38, Zie said:

Oh that's Cool! My favourite Van and Soft drink in One amazing combination. 

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Just need the matching Sierra!

[Zie]

  On 09/04/2023 at 15:42, bunglebus said:

Just need the matching Sierra!

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😟 Oh Jesus. 

[Datsuncog]

  On 09/04/2023 at 14:06, AndyW201 said:

Gah! Missed out on the Audi!

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I'll continue to keep my eyes peeled on your behalf... I've seen a couple before now, just didn't realise they were so in demand (though in fairness, I should have guessed!)

[MiniMinorMk3]

  On 09/04/2023 at 15:31, bunglebus said:

Was I the only annoying kid pointing out these should be La Voiture?

 

 

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The Le Car was a US spec Renualt 5

[Datsuncog]

  On 09/04/2023 at 15:31, bunglebus said:

Is this a colour changer?

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Pretty sure it is - Cog Minor had one of those. It changed colour from greenish-grey to greyish-green.

Thrilling!!

[MiniMinorMk3]

Back on the Eligor them from last week, some may not know but some of the plastic/resin bodied models became the Leader range in 1994/5. I picked up a couple of large lots of these at auction about 4 years ago and have slowly been selling them off.

[andy18s]

@Datsuncog I know it's a few hours late but yes,if you see any of the bikes apart from the Ducati Desert then please grab then.

They are very rare over here,not even the resellers seem to be able to find any. 

[bunglebus]

I bought some Capris. 

felt this Corgi was deserving of a better paint job

Dinky had me thinking the same until I realised how complete and original it is - just one vent/trim missing from the side

Swedish Vikingplast T3 was brought back by a relative of the seller, and she wrote their names on it

I normally shy away from boxed things, but I didn't think I was likely to come across another of these - anyone seen this or the others in the series before?

I got that as part of a deal with this

One seller had a box full of Royal Mail themed stuff. I picked up several, most to flip as they were under £2 each - but I'll hang onto these two

Lastly, another oddity from the seller of the other boxed cars - code 2?

[bunglebus]

  On 09/04/2023 at 16:03, MiniMinorMk3 said:

The Le Car was a US spec Renualt 5

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We got them over here too - I just remember the incorrect French being annoying 

[outlaw118]

Possibly not the right Fred to put this, but where does anyone get the old Humbeol/Airfix paint from? I've looked on ebay, there's loads of sellers boasting "We haz 24795 colours", then when you search, nobody seems to have what I want.

<<OLD GIT MODE>> Back in the day I'd go to Beatties and either they'd have it on the shelf or would order it in within the week. My hardware shop round the corner has a smoll selection, but doesn't want to order me anything in, as once he's sold the stock he's got, he's not getting any more.

Is there a reliable source I've missed?

Cheers

[andrew e]

I’d like to know the story behind the red Matchbox Firebird? I can confirm the Norev Ritmo and the Lonestar Jagwahr both look much better in the flesh - I got beaten there! I actually like the period paint job Capri too, even if Rich isn’t keen!

Oh and the Swedish T3 is huge! I reckon its 1/32 scale, must be 6” long.

[andrew e]

  On 09/04/2023 at 16:31, outlaw118 said:

Possibly not the right Fred to put this, but where does anyone get the old Humbeol/Airfix paint from? I've looked on ebay, there's loads of sellers boasting "We haz 24795 colours", then when you search, nobody seems to have what I want.

<<OLD GIT MODE>> Back in the day I'd go to Beatties and either they'd have it on the shelf or would order it in within the week. My hardware shop round the corner has a smoll selection, but doesn't want to order me anything in, as once he's sold the stock he's got, he's not getting any more.

Is there a reliable source I've missed?

Cheers

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Any colours your particularly after? I have to say the Tamiya XF acrylics are the way forward for me.

[MiniMinorMk3]

  On 09/04/2023 at 16:31, outlaw118 said:

Possibly not the right Fred to put this, but where does anyone get the old Humbeol/Airfix paint from? I've looked on ebay, there's loads of sellers boasting "We haz 24795 colours", then when you search, nobody seems to have what I want.

<<OLD GIT MODE>> Back in the day I'd go to Beatties and either they'd have it on the shelf or would order it in within the week. My hardware shop round the corner has a smoll selection, but doesn't want to order me anything in, as once he's sold the stock he's got, he's not getting any more.

Is there a reliable source I've missed?

Cheers

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Hobbycraft do kits, paints and glue. Their website lists Revell pints, but the last time I went in my local one they had Humbrol tins.

[outlaw118]

  On 09/04/2023 at 16:35, andrew e said:

Any colours your particularly after? I have to say the Tamiya XF acrylics are the way forward for me.

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A fairly specific blue, a purply mauvey, black, yellow. 
Found these in a box again, and need to repaint the pink Rover in Outlaw colours, and the Mk1 Crapper in Vange Destroyer colours. Got a 1:43 Sapphire to paint like bro's Lightning Rod at some point, but I can't remember where that is.

Will widen my search, cheers.

[outlaw118]

  On 09/04/2023 at 16:43, MiniMinorMk3 said:

Hobbycraft do kits, paints and glue. Their website lists Revell pints, but the last time I went in my local one they had Humbrol tins.

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Good shout, I'd blanked Hobbycraft from my mind due to the length of time and amount of ££££ SWMBO spends there!

[bunglebus]

  On 09/04/2023 at 16:31, outlaw118 said:

Possibly not the right Fred to put this, but where does anyone get the old Humbeol/Airfix paint from? I've looked on ebay, there's loads of sellers boasting "We haz 24795 colours", then when you search, nobody seems to have what I want.

<<OLD GIT MODE>> Back in the day I'd go to Beatties and either they'd have it on the shelf or would order it in within the week. My hardware shop round the corner has a smoll selection, but doesn't want to order me anything in, as once he's sold the stock he's got, he's not getting any more.

Is there a reliable source I've missed?

Cheers

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It may not help but there are two model shops near me that sell them - and Hobbycraft I believe 

[outlaw118]

  On 09/04/2023 at 16:47, bunglebus said:

It may not help but there are two model shops near me that sell them

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I'll give you a pm when I'm working in THA HOOD, cheers.

[MiniMinorMk3]

  On 09/04/2023 at 16:20, bunglebus said:

Lastly, another oddity from the seller of the other boxed cars - code 2?

 

 

 

 

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Special US Promo for Macco, a franchised collision repair shop. There's a few of them on Ebay at the moment. One was listed as an auction with a start of £4.99, it did not get any bids.

Matchbox Original Collectables. '82 Firebird S/E Red 'Maaco' Excellent with box. | eBay

[andrew e]

A few from this mornings toyfair (where I definitely didn’t goad @bunglebus into buying those hotwheels!) as ever could have easily burned through lots of cash! A few random snaps, the ELC matchbox rarely appear, and tempting though they were I’m having a “no box” rule at present. The picture might prove a handy reference though. As always fuel filled trains are fabulous 😎

 

 

First up is this £10 Dinky seat back-less SAAB 99 and its just lovely in the palm of your hand 😍

Next up from the 4 for £20 deal, which I was quite pleased about, all enjoyed but really quite presentable too. First up Superfast Peugeot 305 quite a nice model even if the dashboard design was phoned in!

Then these two Mercedes, both lovely colours too. I have few rally ones and really like the design. Bonus is both have intact windscreen pillars AND gunsights too!

Lasty the seller of the SAAB suggested call it £12 if wanted the Dyane thrown in….. well who am I to refuse!

[500tops]

Went a bit nuts in Tesco during the week. Which was fine until I got to the Checkout... £2.20 ea 😲🙄

[bunglebus]

  On 09/04/2023 at 18:10, andrew e said:

Lastly

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Come on, if you're going to buy something I've been after for ages at least post a picture of it!

[sierraman]

  On 09/04/2023 at 15:42, bunglebus said:

Just need the matching Sierra!

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I have that set, think I got it for my birthday as a kid. Not easy to find the Sierra tbf now.