Shite in Miniature II

[MiniMinorMk3]

  On 04/10/2024 at 13:53, danthecapriman said:

 

On the other hand I’m not a so called ‘collector’ so I don’t really know true values of things. To me I think I’d rather spend a few quid on a rough but savable one and do my own thing with it.

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The world would be a very dull place if we all did the same thing.

[junkyarddog]

Some new stuff.

Firstly the curiously named Mo-Stash. 

Ah,that's why.

Next the new Honda S800.

Silverado EV RST.

Probably my favourite,Aston Martin DB4GT High Speed Edition.

Little Honda is a great casting.

You like it Smoll Eddy?

"Absence makes the farts go Honda M8"

😯

[danthecapriman]

  On 04/10/2024 at 14:01, MiniMinorMk3 said:

The world would be a very dull place if we all did the same thing.

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Very true!

I expect there’s a lot of people who’d cringe at some of the things I do with my models!😄

[sheffcortinacentre]

  On 04/10/2024 at 13:41, MiniMinorMk3 said:

Is it a silly money though. Also note that Ebay listing is a RHD car, all the ones from Vectis shown are are LHD. Also Vectis state that it is an export version.

Also add on the 25% ish commission to get what the buyer paid.

 

I checked through all the Vectis sales for 313 Cortinas and only found one RHD yellow model.

 

By the way, a mint and boxed bronze of blue one is worth about £110 under the hammer.

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Yes there silly money the LHD is rare but not worth the daft prices asked for either version.

[sheffcortinacentre]

  On 04/10/2024 at 13:53, danthecapriman said:

I suppose, but I’m not convinced any of that represents good value! But it’s other people’s money and choice I guess.

On the other hand I’m not a so called ‘collector’ so I don’t really know true values of things. To me I think I’d rather spend a few quid on a rough but savable one and do my own thing with it.

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I just collect the stuff I like, same as my 1:1 cars I'm not interested in their value.

[sheffcortinacentre]

Some pics of cortina 1/43 Inc 2 LHD promos,loads more

[danthecapriman]

  On 04/10/2024 at 17:51, sheffcortinacentre said:

I just collect the stuff I like, same as my 1:1 cars I'm not interested in their value.

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That’s pretty much what I do. I’ve got no real interest in tracking down every variation of a single model/casting or every colour it came in, or even completing sets/collections. 
Fair play if that’s your thing and all but not for me. 
My thing is just what I like, but I tend to prefer things towards the scale model end of the spectrum and customised to my own taste. That’s a lot of what’s behind all the repainted modern models I do - not everyone’s cup of tea but I enjoy it.

[danthecapriman]

  On 04/10/2024 at 18:07, sheffcortinacentre said:

Some pics of cortina 1/43 Inc 2 LHD promos,loads more

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Crikey! That’s a nice collection, and nicely presented too if I might say!😆

Whats the big yellow one? Looks like it’s a remote control??

I didn’t realise the Corgi GXL came with red dot wheels either!

[sheffcortinacentre]

I mod stuff too you might notice one or two there, I collect any mk3-4-5 but won't pay silly money, I also like muscle cars,70'sish caravans & recovery trucks ( under 31/2 ton).

[sheffcortinacentre]

  On 04/10/2024 at 18:13, danthecapriman said:

Crikey! That’s a nice collection, and nicely presented too if I might say!😆

Whats the big yellow one? Looks like it’s a remote control??

I didn’t realise the Corgi GXL came with red dot wheels either!

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The big yellow one  is a set of 4 remote control ones  from Spain (so LHD taunus) red saloon, police saloon with blues &sirens, estate ambulance with stretcher ( no patient)  but blues & sirens, all four have head & tail lights..

Not sure re the red dots as that one falls apart when you pick it up so I think has been messed with ( nothing else appears to be messed with. On it???

There's over 300 mainly MK3/4/5's smallest is a MK3 saloon ( from one of those model development s architect's  use ) to those taunus.

There's some pics elsewhere in this topic of some of the others.

Like the real cars it's 40 years of  collecting ( as a so called adult)  it passed obsession many many years ago!

There's also tons of other mainly mk3-4-5 memorabilia, parts etc for them as well as 7 1/2 real ones & the falcon Ute.

[Tenmil Socket]

  On 04/10/2024 at 18:07, sheffcortinacentre said:

Some pics of cortina 1/43 Inc 2 LHD promos,loads more

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Nice collection!

[junkyarddog]

Does lightening strike twice??

It would seem yes,yes it does.

Another short card $uper!!!😯

Twice in as many weeks!!

I'm in shock.

How about you Smoll Eddy?

"Yer a jammy git M8"

[bunglebus]

I see quite a few pop up on Facebook from Aldi especially - but I don't find any. Most common seem to be the Pajero and before that the Volvo drift wagon. I'd love to know the percentage of boxes that have one in

[sierraman]

  On 04/10/2024 at 18:07, sheffcortinacentre said:

Some pics of cortina 1/43 Inc 2 LHD promos,loads more

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And the garage you built with Onslows cortina outside! 

[bunglebus]

I bought this Audi from the Pop Culture set I found in Tesco recently 

There were some packages awaiting my return too, several containing job lots of cars. Wasn't especially after a Majorette Mini but it's nicely done I think

Siku Opel Rekord is much more up my street, definitely one for the custom/resto pile

Matchbox "Broomstick" Porsche 910 - not in bad shape but the windscreen is fractured 

Talking of white Matchbox Porsches, I also got this very nice Pirelli liveried 959

This is a fun one, Superfast Mustangs are fairly uncommon, junior must have been a fan of Starsky and Hutch so painted his orange example to match. At least it's the right make...

Another Matchbox Mustang too, an absolutely mint example of the fox body version 

Scammell snow plough is usually missing the crucial part 

Lone Star Flyers Cadillac is another one I'd really like to re-imagine

Spotted this thoroughly grafficked Traffic Testarossa now awaiting its turn in the paint stripper before being returned to the original minimalist white 

[Split_Pin]

Siku Rekord is ace!

[sheffcortinacentre]

  On 05/10/2024 at 13:03, sierraman said:

And the garage you built with Onslows cortina outside! 

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Yep on here somewhere.

[morrisoxide]

50p each.

Only problem is the Maserati is missing a RH door.

[bunglebus]

Wow that Mini-Mira! Copy of the Matchbox as they did with several castings of the era. I wouldn't be surprised if you could persuade a Matchbox door to fit.

Are you having fun in Saltburn?

[bunglebus]

  On 05/10/2024 at 17:21, Split_Pin said:

Siku Rekord is ace!

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Having consulted my archives - It's my better example

 

[eddyramrod]

I got a coded message on Facebook the other day, telling me a big box from @FakeConcern had arrived.  So yesterday I collected it on the way to Carer Support, where I unboxed it (mostly for you guys) and repacked it so it can live in the boot of the Jag until they're all smuggled into the house in my pockets.

Beautifully packed, btw...

So there^ is the overall shot.  Some really nice scrap in there!  And closer...

I'm going to have to wear baggy trousers to get some of these in!

[danthecapriman]

Nice score there @eddyramrod!👍

I still find it hilarious how your getting these indoors! But whatever works.

Is that a Vanguards Princess?

[eddyramrod]

It is a Vanguards Princess, yes, the Diplomatic Protection Squad.  That's already gone into my Police cabinet.  The XJ12, since it was in the car with me today, has gone to a new owner on the strength of a casual conversation.  Hopefully I'll see it restored, most likely in a civilian dress.

[danthecapriman]

  On 05/10/2024 at 21:03, eddyramrod said:

It is a Vanguards Princess, yes, the Diplomatic Protection Squad.  That's already gone into my Police cabinet.  The XJ12, since it was in the car with me today, has gone to a new owner on the strength of a casual conversation.  Hopefully I'll see it restored, most likely in a civilian dress.

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Princess looks in lovely condition. Not one I’ve ever seen before tbh.

[eddyramrod]

Yes, it is much nicer than I expected.  Several of the items are, including some I fully intended to strip and repaint.  It's also my first Vanguards Princess!  Put it next to a Dinky one and you can really see the size difference.  The Dinky is huge.

[FakeConcern]

  On 05/10/2024 at 20:49, eddyramrod said:

 

I'm going to have to wear baggy trousers to get some of these in!

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So something like this?

 

[eddyramrod]

Absolutely!

[morrisoxide]

  On 05/10/2024 at 20:32, bunglebus said:

Wow that Mini-Mira! Copy of the Matchbox as they did with several castings of the era. I wouldn't be surprised if you could persuade a Matchbox door to fit.

Are you having fun in Saltburn?

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Now that's an idea for a door!

Aye, I do like Saltburn. I got them from a tiny popup market at the train station, last time I got a Zylmex Ford pickup.

[morrisoxide]

  On 05/10/2024 at 20:49, eddyramrod said:

I'm going to have to wear baggy trousers to get some of these in!

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[Tenmil Socket]

  On 05/10/2024 at 20:49, eddyramrod said:

I got a coded message on Facebook the other day, telling me a big box from @FakeConcern had arrived.  So yesterday I collected it on the way to Carer Support, where I unboxed it (mostly for you guys) and repacked it so it can live in the boot of the Jag until they're all smuggled into the house in my pockets.

Beautifully packed, btw...

So there^ is the overall shot.  Some really nice scrap in there!  And closer...

I'm going to have to wear baggy trousers to get some of these in!

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Nice haul!

How you getting on with the Sierra’s?

Interested in the Escort van if you’re ever getting rid?