Shite in Miniature II

[MiniMinorMk3]

On 21/11/2023 at 21:52, bunglebus said:

Who wants to see some of the 2024 Hot Wheels releases?

Vespa - obviously miles out scale wise but looks great for customising

Civic custom in new colours - still think the green and orange ones look great

I'm a bit torn on this one - a Hot Wheelsed Pontiac Aztec is pretty funny, especially with Walter White's hat and glasses on the parcel shelf - but I'd rather have seen this done by Matchbox as a realistic road car

This is going to be great though - Hirohata Mercury is an infamous custom, as has been made so the two tone paint can be recreated properly. This is in prototype form here

Another prototype, MK1 Jag. This one will also lend itself well to a bit of customising I reckon

Audi Quattro but the LWB road car

BMW M3 Touring but a two door. Excellent.

The coupe clip now has a Porsche 911 version joining the fold. Will Porsche owners be scouring eBay wanting them? Maybe. I like it

 

On 21/11/2023 at 21:55, flat4alfa said:

Oh that Mercury!

That they already have done 25 years ago

 So a recast, using the lower half in plastic?  I suppose that means easy quick McDonalds toy colour schemes!

 

On 27/11/2023 at 20:26, bunglebus said:

The new one in its actual colours 

The actual car before it got repainted gold for a film and then disappeared for 30 years.

[Nibbler]

3 hours ago, bunglebus said:

How did you put 4x108 wheels on a 4x100 (presumably) Audi?

Sledgehammer!

No just kidding, a few Audi models like 80, 90 and 100 C2 & C3 uses 4x108.

[bunglebus]

Well I never knew that. 

Thought it was only Ford and Pug that used it, used to be a bit of a PCD nerd

[morrisoxide]

What do you do when there's a slight dusting of snow on a cold Sunday?

Well you go in the garden, and play with your toys in the snow chaos obviously.

Oi you Scammel, you should be at the back helping the poor AMC.

Pah poxy AMC!

Keep up at the back!

Breaker breaker one-nine, this here’s the Rubber Duck! We got us a convoy.

Popped in at the Castle tea room for a nice cuppa, because the chap in the Jeepster was feeling a tad cold.

How did you get down there?

I used mi winch innit.

How in the flip?

Careful now around those leaves they could be slippy.

Just picked some furniture from Ikea and had to rent a U Haul. Because some one chopped me up into a pickup, what a spanner.

Also The Flying Scotsman went by the bottom of the Garden when I was messing about with toys so that was nice to see, hear and smell.

Edit Wow they are low resolution. Edit 2 they may be slightly better now.

[Christine]

1 hour ago, bunglebus said:

Well I never knew that. 

Thought it was only Ford and Pug that used it, used to be a bit of a PCD nerd

And Porsche 924  4 bolt .... with a bit of modifying they fit fiesta mk1. 

[Christine]

[FakeConcern]

No Brighton Marina boot fair for us today as pissing it down, Polegate Toy Fair instead!

Mrs Concern spent a small fortune on scenery making stuff so obviously I had free rein...

The first stall had a nice Dinky Crapi, well fairly good paint and missing a door trim, tyres and seat backs plus bent axles but still £2 sounded good to me, also got the Westminster for £5 which was much less than I've ever seen them before

An A105 was the first car I went over 100mph in, my dad driving on the Thanet Way

I had thought I might swap the parts on my childhood Crapi into the body of this one

As you can see the young me cut a sunroof into mine, however I think I'll get the parts for the new one from Steve Flowers and have two, they are so nice!

Next I bought a pretty fucked up Corgi Whizzwheels Lazy Bones Stingray for parts £1.

Next up I got four various priced Corgis which were priced at £20, but knocked him down to £15 which was ok

I've fancied a Simca for a while, I have four blue Mini Minors already, but you can't have too many, not sure why I got the Corgi TR3, I already have a nice TR2 from childhood. The Bond Aston is for parts as when restoring Mrs Concerns childhood one, the seat spring pinged away never to be seen again!

The Simca is a lovely shape, shame it's that chrome finish, I don't understand why Corgi did quite a few of these unrealistic cars when they could have done this finish on the Lotus XI and looked good

Never mind I like the Simca anyway

Spotted this broken Carrimore Transporter trailer and got it for 50p

It is pretty fucked

It does have tyres though and the hitch mechanism and he threw in the Matchbox Super Kings trailer for nothing, result!

Any good @eddyramrod

Having looked all around I went back to look again and on the stall where I bought the Crapi and Westy I bought this Austin Somerset, I don't usually get toys even older than I am, but this was only £2 and I did see loads of them around when I was a kid. This is the first toy one I've seen though.

The seller had noticed I had a look at the Dinky Bentley S2 and gave it to me for free with the Austin!

Last as I had money still burning a hole in my pocket and after all those pretty good buys I blew My credibility completely by paying £15 for a toy I never liked much anyway. Knocked him down from £20, but still much too dear so not sure why I did it haha!

Always thought Corgi Minis look much better

I also bought a load of tyres I need for some ongoing projects and that's it. Worked out at about £3.40 a vehicle so not too extravagant I suppose.

[danthecapriman]

Here’s a few more 1:43’s that turned up over the last few days.

BMC/Leyland FG tipper. I love this! Such cool trucks. Tipper body sides are a bit plasticky but doesn’t really let it down too much.

 

Early Renault Trafic panel van. This was in a completely unmarked blister packet, but I’m 99% sure it’s from my favourite Argentina collection.

 

Pair of mk1 Capri’s. Very cheap and looked pretty good so seemed rude not to pick up a couple for repaints! They’d been sat around for some time by the look of them, boxes were thick with dust.

 

Mk1 Astra, from the Opel collection. 

Chevy Chevelle from the Mexico collection I think. Probably the least desirable version of the Chevelle but I like it!

 

 

[Dick Cheeseburger]

4 minutes ago, danthecapriman said:

Here’s a few more 1:43’s that turned up over the last few days.

BMC/Leyland FG tipper. I love this! Such cool trucks. Tipper body sides are a bit plasticky but doesn’t really let it down too much.

 

Early Renault Trafic panel van. This was in a completely unmarked blister packet, but I’m 99% sure it’s from my favourite Argentina collection.

 

Pair of mk1 Capri’s. Very cheap and looked pretty good so seemed rude not to pick up a couple for repaints! They’d been sat around for some time by the look of them, boxes were thick with dust.

 

Mk1 Astra, from the Opel collection. 

Chevy Chevelle from the Mexico collection I think. Probably the least desirable version of the Chevelle but I like it!

 

 

That Trafic is lovely. I thought your buying was on hold for a while? 🤣

[FakeConcern]

21 minutes ago, danthecapriman said:

Here’s a few more 1:43’s that turned up over the last few days.

BMC/Leyland FG tipper. I love this! Such cool trucks. Tipper body sides are a bit plasticky but doesn’t really let it down too much.

 

Early Renault Trafic panel van. This was in a completely unmarked blister packet, but I’m 99% sure it’s from my favourite Argentina collection.

 

Pair of mk1 Capri’s. Very cheap and looked pretty good so seemed rude not to pick up a couple for repaints! They’d been sat around for some time by the look of them, boxes were thick with dust.

 

Mk1 Astra, from the Opel collection. 

Chevy Chevelle from the Mexico collection I think. Probably the least desirable version of the Chevelle but I like it!

 

 

I love the Renault as well and the BMC truck is one I used to see all the time as a kid, I found those windows in the front panel fascinating!

Just noticed the Astra, that’s really nice!

[eddyramrod]

@FakeConcern Yes please! As much or as little of the Carrimore as you feel able to stuff in my box please!  I can make good use of it.  You had a good morning there, didn't you!

[danthecapriman]

24 minutes ago, Dick Longbridge said:

That Trafic is lovely. I thought your buying was on hold for a while? 🤣

Yeah. But, no! Who was I kidding!😆

Ive got the bug for 1:43’s like these at the moment!

8 minutes ago, FakeConcern said:

I love the Renault as well and the BMC truck is one I used to see all the time as a kid, I found those windows in the front panel fascinating!

Just noticed the Astra, that’s really nice!

I think the Renner Trafic is an early diesel version with the big sticking out grill? 
BMC, Eddy told me they were nicknamed ‘threp’ny bit’ trucks. I think the little windows on the cab corners were to help the driver see the curb when doing deliveries and such. 
I used to play with a school friend as kids in one of the Leyland FG versions, an ex British Rail mobile workshop truck that was abandoned in the corner of a field. It’s still there now believe it or not. I’d love to drag it out and restore it!

[sheffcortinacentre]

4x108 ford, Hillman/Chrysler (RWD), pug/Citroen, Saab (some 80's) vag , Porsche 924.

[bunglebus]

1 hour ago, danthecapriman said:

I used to play with a school friend as kids in one of the Leyland FG versions, an ex British Rail mobile workshop truck that was abandoned in the corner of a field. It’s still there now believe it or not. I’d love to drag it out and restore it!

We had two ex-BT ones as our scout transport, one after the other. Nothing wrong with a load of ten year old kids rattling around loose in the back eh?

I was also fascinated with those windows, and curved windows in general like 23 window VWs and Bedford CF Dormobiles

[FakeConcern]

1 hour ago, eddyramrod said:

@FakeConcern Yes please! As much or as little of the Carrimore as you feel able to stuff in my box please!  I can make good use of it.  You had a good morning there, didn't you!

OK putting this in your box now...

Good apart from Dinky Mini haha

[Split_Pin]

10 hours ago, danthecapriman said:

Here’s a few more 1:43’s that turned up over the last few days.

BMC/Leyland FG tipper. I love this! Such cool trucks. Tipper body sides are a bit plasticky but doesn’t really let it down too much.

 

Early Renault Trafic panel van. This was in a completely unmarked blister packet, but I’m 99% sure it’s from my favourite Argentina collection.

 

Pair of mk1 Capri’s. Very cheap and looked pretty good so seemed rude not to pick up a couple for repaints! They’d been sat around for some time by the look of them, boxes were thick with dust.

 

Mk1 Astra, from the Opel collection. 

Chevy Chevelle from the Mexico collection I think. Probably the least desirable version of the Chevelle but I like it!

 

 

Being my favourite truck, I've been through a few FGs before I found one I liked. As well as a resin 1/76 example from Hong Kong Model Co that I got 20 years ago from a site called 'Ryanbus.com', I bought that yellow 1/43 example from Jumajo a couple of years ago.

It's pretty much a perfect model, save for both windscreen wipers sweeping the same way instead of 'clap-hands', slightly different engine cover, an extra slat in the front grille. The subject is also not actually a Leyland FG but a Spanish built SAVA-BMC. 

[bunglebus]

I actually asked why the cars are bagged, as there were some I'd buy if they were loose - apparently they get stolen otherwise 

Still not paying a tenner a bag, even if there are "about £30 worth" in each one

[Tenmil Socket]

26 minutes ago, bunglebus said:

I actually asked why the cars are bagged, as there were some I'd buy if they were loose - apparently they get stolen otherwise 

Still not paying a tenner a bag, even if there are "about £30 worth" in each one

Could you undo the bags and put all the ones you want into one bag 😁

[bunglebus]

I did have that thought but being as the woman just walked off as I was still talking to her, I didn't think she'd agree. I used to chat to one of the volunteers in there and see her at the boot sale from time to time, but I think she's left

[Christine]

Sacked coz she nicked all the good ones when she bagged them up !

[sierraman]

53 minutes ago, bunglebus said:

I actually asked why the cars are bagged, as there were some I'd buy if they were loose - apparently they get stolen otherwise 

Still not paying a tenner a bag, even if there are "about £30 worth" in each one

Bullshit they’d get stolen! Why do people have to talk bullshit like that in these shops? I’d call them out 🤣

[Christine]

Oh my word,  i bagged a Civic or 2  in 1/ 43rd...i might flog the coupe when they arrive .. find another! 

 

[Christine]

 I seem to be collecting a few Hondas  of late .  The best one is the bunglebus conversion ..top middle 

 

 

 

[danthecapriman]

3 hours ago, Split_Pin said:

Being my favourite truck, I've been through a few FGs before I found one I liked. As well as a resin 1/76 example from Hong Kong Model Co that I got 20 years ago from a site called 'Ryanbus.com', I bought that yellow 1/43 example from Jumajo a couple of years ago.

It's pretty much a perfect model, save for both windscreen wipers sweeping the same way instead of 'clap-hands', slightly different engine cover, an extra slat in the front grille. The subject is also not actually a Leyland FG but a Spanish built SAVA-BMC. 

Apparently SAVA built them under licence (along with the J4) in Spain. Similarly, some Commer models were built by Santana Motors in Spain, including the Walkthrough van. Weird they did this but it gives us some nice models all these years later!

The BMC FG is one of my favourite trucks too. Such a good looking truck imho and very unique. From a time when even commercial vehicles had some effort put in to style them. 
The only other FG’s I’ve got are a few Oxford and Base Toys 1:76 ones for my model railway. Nice enough but being so small you can’t quite get the details on them like this 1:43 can. 
Anyway… I won a second one yesterday for a tenner!! I’ll keep one as a tipper and do the other as something else I think. Maybe a ‘Sunblest’ box truck??
 

[MiniMinorMk3]

14 hours ago, danthecapriman said:

Pair of mk1 Capri’s. Very cheap and looked pretty good so seemed rude not to pick up a couple for repaints! They’d been sat around for some time by the look of them, boxes were thick with dust.

 

 

That Capri looks like the old Detail Cars casting

[danthecapriman]

8 minutes ago, MiniMinorMk3 said:

That Capri looks like the old Detail Cars casting

Does look very similar. Even the wheels are the same, just with a bit of paint.
I’ve got no idea where it’s from tbh, it looks like some sort of partwork or magazine car, but I can’t find which. The grey colour is a bit pants though! 
Im not sure if they’re returns or rejects, they were from a wholesaler who had quite a few. All very dusty and clearly been in storage a while, but they have random defects to the paint finish too.

[MiniMinorMk3]

37 minutes ago, danthecapriman said:

I’ve got no idea where it’s from tbh, it looks like some sort of partwork or magazine car, but I can’t find which. 

Quick bit of googling suggests it's a Delprado from their Ultimate Car Collection..

This link is not secure Lauburu43: Ford Capri (1972)

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The model that gives us accompanies is the 37th installment of the Car Model collection from DelPrado publishing house and possibly manufactured by Universal Hobbie. The specialists will give the verdict.

FORD CAPRI MK1 1969 GREY 1:43 DelPRADO - BCN STOCK CARS

[Datsuncog]

On 01/12/2023 at 21:45, RoadworkUK said:

 @Datsuncog I'd rather like that UPS truck if it doesn't yet have a home...

 

On 01/12/2023 at 22:16, NorfolkNWeigh said:

If that Mercury  and Old Bill XJ40 fell into my box at some point , I wouldn’t kick ‘em out of bed.

Sure thing, folks - will bundle those in with your other bits and bobs.

[sierraman]

1 hour ago, MiniMinorMk3 said:

That Capri looks like the old Detail Cars casting

Why’s the front look like an Opel Admiral? 

[bunglebus]

Lidl finally have Hot Wheels - looks like N or P case, red Alfa, Trouble Decker etc