Shite in Miniature II

[bunglebus]

They say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. I say Mattel owe me a few quid for my ideas

[bunglebus]

Postal arrivals once again, spotted these lovely condition Laser Wheels on Facebook. I don't think I ever had one of these as a kid, they're so achingly late 80s with the CD effect on the wheel centres

Even has my first three initials on this one

In another box were some Miras. I dropped a slight bollock here as I thought the big blue saloon was the MK2 Granada, but it's a Pug 504

Steering wheel is not positioned very ergonomically 

Others include the Lambo with the big rocket launcher exhaust (presumably once worked like a Key Car)

The Seat 128, which is a nicely detailed little thing, holds its own against a Matchbox or Majorette of the era

And this, which have no interest in, but again it's nicely done. Bit of an odd size too, about 950mm or so nose to tail

One for @danthecapriman maybe?

[bunglebus]

Nearly forgot! The Laser Wheels were offered to me after I agreed to buy the chase car from the Car Culture drag racers series from a while back

[Split_Pin]

I've got that Mira 128 but it has the earlier wheels like the 505 and a plastic base. An absolute joy.

I've a busy weekend ahead so won't have much chance for hunting the Fiesta - may have to hit up AliExpress.

[sierraman]

44 minutes ago, bunglebus said:

Postal arrivals once again, spotted these lovely condition Laser Wheels on Facebook. I don't think I ever had one of these as a kid, they're so achingly late 80s with the CD effect on the wheel centres

Even has my first three initials on this one

In another box were some Miras. I dropped a slight bollock here as I thought the big blue saloon was the MK2 Granada, but it's a Pug 504

Steering wheel is not positioned very ergonomically 

Others include the Lambo with the big rocket launcher exhaust (presumably once worked like a Key Car)

The Seat 128, which is a nicely detailed little thing, holds its own against a Matchbox or Majorette of the era

And this, which have no interest in, but again it's nicely done. Bit of an odd size too, about 950mm or so nose to tail

One for @danthecapriman maybe?

Those 80’s Mira Pegaso are ace. A Cepsa one would have been more fitting though! 
 

Laser Wheels were brilliant, the Rover Sterling was my favourite, quite a hard one to find now as well. 

[sierraman]

1 hour ago, bunglebus said:

They say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. I say Mattel owe me a few quid for my ideas

How do you manage to stop the primer grinning through when you spray them white? Mine always look a bit funny in the recesses. 

[bunglebus]

38 minutes ago, sierraman said:

How do you manage to stop the primer grinning through when you spray them white? Mine always look a bit funny in the recesses. 

I used white primer!

[bunglebus]

Still ploughing through this job lot and finding oddities.

Say what you like about plastic bodied Hot Wheels, at least the colour changers keep working 

Some castings are easily identifiable from any angle

Not seen this one before though

Old and new Range Rovers

Matchbox Mustang Cobra Jet is another one I don't recall seeing

A few more Johnny Lightnings have emerged, they are nicely made and detailed things

There are a few older cars here and there such as this Corgi Volvo

And several Vita-Mins

And the Aston - with bad guy in place!

This weirdo is made by Ideal

Another strange one, with both Maisto and Tonka names on the base. Looks like a scaled down Tonka too

What do you do with stuff like this? Obviously repainted, nothing wrong with it but doesn't belong in my collection either really

Merc Ambulance can stay though

As can the cleanest Camper I've ever found

It also goes on the registration list with COU 113

Vantastics are always welcome too

I've gained several of these Chevy vans lately, but finding a decent blue stripe one to compare with the re-release isn't proving easy

Porker in one of the more common colour schemes 

Matra also for the number plate register, 947 JC 92

Premium Merc SL

And lastly for now, one of the unusual Holden vans

[155V6]

4 hours ago, bunglebus said:

 

In another box were some Miras. I dropped a slight bollock here as I thought the big blue saloon was the MK2 Granada, but it's a Pug 504

Steering wheel is not positioned very ergonomically 

 

 

 

 

[Split_Pin]

I finished the 1/25 Tamiya Beetle.

 

Even with a coat of lacquer the paints still a bit flat but overall I'm really pleased with it. It really captures the shape and it was a joy to build.

The number plates it came with were not to my liking so I'm on the lookout for a decent set that does a square rear UK plate.

 

[flat4alfa]

3 hours ago, bunglebus said:

It also goes on the registration list with COU 113

COU = Ford Courier

113 = 113" wheelbase version for the '7-foot box' camper basis

[sierraman]

3 hours ago, bunglebus said:

Still ploughing through this job lot and finding oddities.

Say what you like about plastic bodied Hot Wheels, at least the colour changers keep working 

Some castings are easily identifiable from any angle

Not seen this one before though

Old and new Range Rovers

Matchbox Mustang Cobra Jet is another one I don't recall seeing

A few more Johnny Lightnings have emerged, they are nicely made and detailed things

There are a few older cars here and there such as this Corgi Volvo

And several Vita-Mins

And the Aston - with bad guy in place!

This weirdo is made by Ideal

Another strange one, with both Maisto and Tonka names on the base. Looks like a scaled down Tonka too

What do you do with stuff like this? Obviously repainted, nothing wrong with it but doesn't belong in my collection either really

Merc Ambulance can stay though

As can the cleanest Camper I've ever found

It also goes on the registration list with COU 113

Vantastics are always welcome too

I've gained several of these Chevy vans lately, but finding a decent blue stripe one to compare with the re-release isn't proving easy

Porker in one of the more common colour schemes 

Matra also for the number plate register, 947 JC 92

Premium Merc SL

And lastly for now, one of the unusual Holden vans

That mustang would probably repaint well again I reckon. 

[flat4alfa]

 

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What do you do with stuff like this? Obviously repainted, nothing wrong with it but doesn't belong in my collection either really

 

Change the glazing for the clear unit off one of your pre-SF donors

paint interior white

change wheels for these

[Justwatching]

My latest delivery of toys collectibles. 

A little while back I accidentally broke the light bar on my NYPD Plymouth Fury. I couldn't get an exact replacement but did manage to pick up this blank version with apply-your-own number decals. 

Also got the Terminator version of the Fury and a Jeep. Both are basically compulsory purchases for me.

Another Cadillac Eldorado joins the collection. I've got two AutoWorlds already, but they're coupes not convertibles. Being a Green Light, it will stay boxed as the quality is probably shit.

Not familiar with the AMC Rambler Marlin, but it looked weird and reminded me of the Sunbeam Rapier. 

Finally, my second Mini GT. I was impressed with the Lancia Stratos I got from them, so gave this Lincoln Capri a go. Very high quality with many individually fitted parts (even the exhaust, which was a surprise). The wingmirror is flexible so it doesn't brake off easily which is a thoughtful touch. 

[bunglebus]

1 hour ago, Split_Pin said:

Really nice. I can't deal with plastic kits, they shed parts as soon as I look at them!

[Lord Sterling]

4 hours ago, bunglebus said:

As can the cleanest Camper I've ever found

You see, the trouble with me is, as clean and original that is, I'd always be mighty tempted to paint that spare wheel black and add a little silver to the wheel centre for that "authentic" look. 

Of course, being nice clean and original, I'd have to annoy myself and be extremely careful how I apply the paint, careful to not get it on areas that are difficult to clean or remove over-paint off.

[sierraman]

The one to find with those is the one with rear glazing. 

[bunglebus]

21 minutes ago, sierraman said:

The one to find with those is the one with rear glazing. 

It's only the rare blue one that has that. Someone found one at my local boot sale on a week I didn't go. I believe it also has a different model number on the base

[bunglebus]

1 hour ago, Lord Sterling said:

You see, the trouble with me is, as clean and original that is, I'd always be mighty tempted to paint that spare wheel black and add a little silver to the wheel centre for that "authentic" look. 

Of course, being nice clean and original, I'd have to annoy myself and be extremely careful how I apply the paint, careful to not get it on areas that are difficult to clean or remove over-paint off.

Got a very nice one here that's had the camper shell painted, if you want a go!

 

[bunglebus]

Here's a thing I didn't know before. No.8 Mustang with the steering has either Patent Pending or a patent number on the base

 

[Lord Sterling]

4 hours ago, bunglebus said:

Here's a thing I didn't know before. No.8 Mustang with the steering has either Patent Pending or a parent number on the base

Sounds like back in the day when things moved a lot slower. I'd imagine that when Lesney came up with the Mustang build, obviously they'd have got one of the girls in the typing pool to type a letter to the Patenting company along with copies of the plan, photos etc... then sending it off continuing with production with the "Patent Pending" underneath. I know I had a few Matchbox cars like that.

[Tenmil Socket]

If you’re ever getting rid… @bunglebus

[MiniMinorMk3]

18 hours ago, bunglebus said:

And lastly for now, one of the unusual Holden vans

 

Matchbox did quite a few Holden vans and Utes in their Collectibles range in 1/43rd.

Here's some that have been and gone over the years.

 

 

[Tenmil Socket]

I got given these paints off a colleague ages ago and recently had the idea of attempting a plastic model kit whilst we have the dark nights to keep me occupied (I’d normally potter about in the garden). 

Aldi are selling these Airfix kits for £7 so didn’t need to justify it as I’ve just spent the last few days in Amsterdam paying up to 11.5€ for 500ml of beer 😳 *and I like a beer or two, plus it was my birthday!

If anyone has any damaged or incomplete kits they don’t want going cheap then let me know as I’d like to practice. 
I’m nipping into Warrington with the Mrs later while she pops into Beaverbrookes to buy her colleague a birthday present (how times have changed), so I’ll have a mooch about looking for an XR2. Where’s the best place to look? I know there’s an Entertainer or a Works (sic)…

 

[MiniMinorMk3]

11 hours ago, bunglebus said:

Here's a thing I didn't know before. No.8 Mustang with the steering has either Patent Pending or a patent number on the base

 

I just checked all the Superfast from my haul the other week for Patents. If they have a mention they all have Pat App on the base. Anyone seen one with an actual number on?

 

[MiniMinorMk3]

18 hours ago, bunglebus said:

This weirdo is made by Ideal

 

 

 

Talking of Ideal, this was in my haul the other week.

It's a Tiny Mighty Mo from the 1970s.

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Still has its rear doors

Stickers have faded

Friction drive still works

This one is from 1976

It's not much longer than a Superfast Corniche.

 

Ebay prices seem a bit daft to me with the minimum being asked is around £15.

 

[Tenmil Socket]

11 minutes ago, MiniMinorMk3 said:

I just checked all the Superfast from my haul the other week for Patents. If they have a mention they all have Pat App on the base. Anyone seen one with an actual number on?

 

 

[MiniMinorMk3]

2 minutes ago, Tenmil Socket said:

 

That's a Regular wheel. not a Superfast.

[Tenmil Socket]

10 minutes ago, MiniMinorMk3 said:

That's a Regular wheel. not a Superfast.

Apologies… although I’m a *collector* I’m no expert on the subject ☹️

 

 

[bunglebus]

Old van...

...new van

I decided not to mess about trying to fill windows etc making a replica of my boss's van, just bought this online. Annoyingly it's held together by the grille, which pushes into a slot in the base, so it's almost impossible to dismantle without damage. Panda currently drowning in paint stripper