Shite in Miniature II

[sierraman]

I have the Facom Renault, it’s from the 84/85 catalogue I think. 

[flat4alfa]

3 hours ago, bunglebus said:

Happened to stroll past the market as they were setting up this morning, and spotted a box of tatty toys in front of a 50p sign! Had to rescue them of course, even though most are fairly shonky

So....  was big orange thing originally Load Mover or Water Carrier ?

[bunglebus]

No idea. They're all drying out from a trip around the kitchen sink

[flat4alfa]

3 hours ago, Tenmil Socket said:

Ooofff

You've Taunus apart, showing that 😆

[FakeConcern]

Was my Birthday a few days ago and Mrs Concern got me these!

Lovely plastic Norev Opel and a Tomica Mini both have opening everything

The doors aren't a great fit on the Rekord and the boot lid is a weird shape on the Mini, but both very nice indeed!

While I'm here I'll put some pics up of some old toy Volvos

I bought the Spot On at last weekends toy fair and I'm really pleased with it

It made me wonder how the advertised scale of 1/42 compared to its competitors from the 60s

I was interested as I want a P1800 to go with my collection of C30s and 480s which seem to be 1/43

The Dinky and Spot on are very similar in size, but the Spot On is more realistic, Dinky has the usual gawkyness that you can't quite say whats wrong, but it is

Van Cleemput states the Corgi as being 1/46 which may be right, but just from the length, the Spot on looks to me like 1/43 as does the Dinky. I didn't measure the height or width for scale, have you done this @flat4alfa?

Obviously the Corgis have nothing to say to the party tricks of the other two, Spot on even has a spare wheel!

[Tenmil Socket]

25 minutes ago, flat4alfa said:

You've Taunus apart, showing that 😆

Does anyone need Consul-ing?

[sheffcortinacentre]

4 hours ago, sierraman said:

@sheffcortinacentre

Cheers got an mib one

[dan95x]

5 hours ago, bunglebus said:

Daily deliveries continue, spotted this unusual plastic VW T2 with a few other oddments 

@Spottedlaurel sent me a Graffic Traffic Transit, that's already apart and in the paint stripper

Lastly some boxed Corgis, Chinese made BMW 635 was just in too nice condition to ignore

And while the box is in need of TLC, the Renault 5 within appears to have never been played with, going by the plastic spacer holding the tailgate open etc

The plastic type 2 is a dealership display model - i have a couple of them from my granddads dealership.  From memory a red panel van, and a bus the same as yours but blue 👍

[stuboy]

Not shite per say... but i treated my self too this for xmas...

[FakeConcern]

1 minute ago, stuboy said:

Not shite per say... but i treated my self too this for xmas...

Blimey, that's a step up from a Super Kings!

[bunglebus]

Someone took the new Buick Riviera apart and found Easter eggs

[flat4alfa]

50 minutes ago, bunglebus said:

Someone took the new Buick Riviera apart and found Easter eggs

Now we know the car that took away Jimmy Hoffa

[flat4alfa]

4 hours ago, FakeConcern said:

Van Cleemput states the Corgi as being 1/46 which may be right, but just from the length, the Spot on looks to me like 1/43 as does the Dinky. I didn't measure the height or width for scale, have you done this @flat4alfa?

Yes the Corgi Volvo P1800 measures to 1:46 overall

It is over-wide though, as the width is nearer 1:45.  The plan view photo above also gives that impression

[flat4alfa]

5 hours ago, Tenmil Socket said:

Does anyone need Consul-ing?

It's an awful situation, being Cortina trap

 

[Spottedlaurel]

Nearly there, just some tidying, touching-up and finishing a few bits and bobs to do:

 

[Split_Pin]

Speaking of kits, slow progress on the 1/24 Volvo F12, mainly because I keep finding parts that need painted!

I bought this as well. I have no idea how to use it though so I'll need to look on You Tube.

[ETCHY]

19 hours ago, Tenmil Socket said:

Ooofff

 

Is that a Matchbox one ?

I was a kid in the 1970's how have I not seen a Mk3 Cortina by them??

[FakeConcern]

10 hours ago, flat4alfa said:

Yes the Corgi Volvo P1800 measures to 1:46 overall

It is over-wide though, as the width is nearer 1:45.  The plan view photo above also gives that impression

Have you properly measured the Dinky and Spot Ons too?

[sierraman]

1 hour ago, Split_Pin said:

Speaking of kits, slow progress on the 1/24 Volvo F12, mainly because I keep finding parts that need painted!

I bought this as well. I have no idea how to use it though so I'll need to look on You Tube.

I think they’re like a wash you put over that makes bits looks grimy. I’m absolutely awful at things like that but those Itsleri truck kits look superb, I’ve considered one for my office. 

[Tenmil Socket]

24 minutes ago, ETCHY said:

Is that a Matchbox one ?

I was a kid in the 1970's how have I not seen a Mk3 Cortina by them??

Polistil I believe?

[bunglebus]

22 minutes ago, ETCHY said:

Is that a Matchbox one ?

I was a kid in the 1970's how have I not seen a Mk3 Cortina by them??

Polistil I believe. Not got one but I'd like to!

Got the MK1 Escort though

 

[Tenmil Socket]

Just now, bunglebus said:

Polistil I believe. Not got one but I'd like to!

Got the MK1 Escort though

 

Jinx

[ETCHY]

1 minute ago, bunglebus said:

Polistil I believe. Not got one but I'd like to!

Got the MK1 Escort though

 

Ah right that makes more sense.

I wonder why Matchbox didn't make one ?

 

[danthecapriman]

2 hours ago, Split_Pin said:

Speaking of kits, slow progress on the 1/24 Volvo F12, mainly because I keep finding parts that need painted!

I bought this as well. I have no idea how to use it though so I'll need to look on You Tube.

Weathering powders aren't they?

You can water them down to make a wash, which you then dab or brush etc onto the model. You can use fine point brushes to apply it directly into door and panel seams etc to give a shadow effect which can really highlight the detail. 
Likewise you can brush it onto a flat area then buff it off with a cotton bud or kitchen paper which leaves it behind in corners and around raised details like bolt heads etc etc to look like accumulated dirt. You can also streak it downward or across roofs etc.

If you use it dry, use a soft brush of appropriate size to pick up some of the powder and just brush it onto the model and it will leave behind a coloured trace. It’s quite good for dirt spatters behind wheels or filth build up etc. 

[Tenmil Socket]

10 hours ago, flat4alfa said:

It's an awful situation, being Cortina trap

 

True, but you'd Polistil want one?

[Split_Pin]

36 minutes ago, danthecapriman said:

Likewise you can brush it onto a flat area then buff it off with a cotton bud or kitchen paper which leaves it behind in corners and around raised details like bolt heads etc etc to look like accumulated dirt.

Thanks Dan, that's exactly what I was going for. The lorries I used to work with, one of which was an F10, had red chassis and were in exactly this condition.

[bunglebus]

Lots of videos on YouTube about it, actually the model train guys and tank enthusiasts are often the most skilled at doing it

[Split_Pin]

That actually went well!

Before

 

After

I've still got lots to do such as the engine and inside of the chassis rails but I think it looks great as a start. I wanted to do this now before I add more parts to the chassis, which will also have to get weathered.

[danthecapriman]

53 minutes ago, Split_Pin said:

Thanks Dan, that's exactly what I was going for. The lorries I used to work with, one of which was an F10, had red chassis and were in exactly this condition.

Humbrol make proper washes in various colours which I find really good. They come in little bottles and last ages. You can keep applying it too until you get the darkness you need.

I did all these with weathering powders and Humbrol washes only. 
I learned a bit about weathering from my model railway, then did a few tanks in 1:35 scale. I’m not an expert though! Some of the model railway guys are absolutely incredible at doing it.

Another good product range if you want to go a bit heavier with the muck is ‘Ammo by Mig’ who do all sorts from washes to actual fake mud for tanks and off road vehicles!

[danthecapriman]

3 minutes ago, Split_Pin said:

That actually went well!

Before

 

After

I've still got lots to do such as the engine and inside of the chassis rails but I think it looks great as a start. I wanted to do this now before I add more parts to the chassis, which will also have to get weathered.

That does look absolutely fantastic! Very nicely done. 
You can see how much it actually highlights the details compared to just leaving it in paint.

One thing to be careful of if you use washes etc from Humbrol etc is they are spirit based as apposed to water, and can sometimes start to attack the paint finish! You just have to go carefully. Sometimes a varnish layer can stop it though.