Shite in Miniature II

[FakeConcern]

48 minutes ago, flat4alfa said:

You might like to see this

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1DUffJKxvG

 

15 minutes ago, danthecapriman said:

I’m not on facebook so can’t open the link.

The drawing looks great though. I need to dig out my original one!

That looks great, how much will it be though?

I've never owned an original one and the two I've seen for sale were more than I wanted to pay.

The only other other CMC model I want atm is the Mini Magnifique, not seen one for sale though.

[danthecapriman]

5 minutes ago, FakeConcern said:

 

That looks great, how much will it be though?

I've never owned an original one and the two I've seen for sale were more than I wanted to pay.

The only other other CMC model I want atm is the Mini Magnifique, not seen one for sale though.

Those Ecurie Ecosse transporters do seem to be strangely valuable. No idea why though as I don’t believe they’re particularly rare? Although I’m sure there is a rare version of it with an odd colour interior moulding?

Ill try to find mine and get some pics up…

[MiniMinorMk3]

3 hours ago, warch said:

I’m sure I’ve posted this on here before but here is my Britains Norton 

Happily the hideous front facing is removable (they’ve moulded the unfaired bike’s headlight behind it so it looks more like a cafe racer (or street fighter in modern parlance). 

It's a model of the John Player Special Commando. Britains made the fairing a bit bulbous, but it's not a bad effort for the era.

John Player sponsored the Norton Formula 750 bikes at the time.

John Player Norton - Wikipedia

[MiniMinorMk3]

I was watching Captain Scarlet on Talking Pictures TV yesterday and during the ad-break there was an advert for a 1/43rd part work of American cars.

Welcome to American Cars Collection!

It is supposed to cost £12.99 and is said to last for 50 issues. As usual they have got loads of offers of "free" gifts and the like. 

If you're into '60s and '70s American cars then it is probably a good collection to get.

Most of the cars are muscle cars, but there are some other in the collection.

 

PS It looks very much like the American Car Collection issued by DeAgostini in the US

American Cars 1/43 collection - DeAgostini US

[eddyramrod]

I spotted that yesterday on FB.  You can preview the whole set, so I did.  The only thing I would want enough to pay more than a couple of quid for is the Cadillac Eldorado.  Challenger and El Camino would be nice, but not at that money.  The rest... didn't grab me, but at least it's a start.

[danthecapriman]

8 minutes ago, eddyramrod said:

I spotted that yesterday on FB.  You can preview the whole set, so I did.  The only thing I would want enough to pay more than a couple of quid for is the Cadillac Eldorado.  Challenger and El Camino would be nice, but not at that money.  The rest... didn't grab me, but at least it's a start.

I had a look at them all too. To be honest much of it looks like re-releases of the US cars partwork they did before. Some haven’t even been given different colours. As such, I already have the ones I fancied.

The Eldorado pisses me off though. I hate convertibles! Why couldn’t they have done the hard top which looks better!?

But, I suppose, at least it’s something we’re being allowed, unlike most of the other similar partworks.

[flat4alfa]

Yes it is the same set, they’ve rejigged the line order and printing.  It was released in UK around three years back, tested the water with six releases and then cancelled the series.  Last time it was initiated with ‘67 Mustang GT500 and ‘70 Charger

This set starts with ‘63 Corvette Stingray and ‘70 Chevelle and they state 20 releases.  It’s distributed by the firm Nigel Mothersole started after he left Eaglemoss - he was with Eaglemoss for years.  Eaglemoss have handled many previous DeAgostini/Hachette etc part-work collection UK distributions.  I hope it does better.

I’d like that red AMC Javelin if it arrives, if only because I was at one time Better Call Saul fan and wanted Nacho’s car

Ixo production

[warch]

2 hours ago, MiniMinorMk3 said:

It's a model of the John Player Special Commando. Britains made the fairing a bit bulbous, but it's not a bad effort for the era.

John Player sponsored the Norton Formula 750 bikes at the time.

John Player Norton - Wikipedia

It’s fair to say I prefer unfaired bikes up until the early 90s.

[danthecapriman]

27 minutes ago, flat4alfa said:

Yes it is the same set, they’ve rejigged the line order and printing.  It was released in UK around three years back, tested the water with six releases and then cancelled the series.  Last time it was initiated with ‘67 Mustang GT500 and ‘70 Charger

This set starts with ‘63 Corvette Stingray and ‘70 Chevelle and they state 20 releases.  It’s distributed by the firm Nigel Mothersole started after he left Eaglemoss - he was with Eaglemoss for years.  Eaglemoss have handled many previous DeAgostini part-work collection UK distributions.  I hope it does better.

I’d like that red AMC Javelin if it arrives, if only because I was at one time Better Call Saul fan and wanted Nacho’s car

Ixo production, the full set in Mexico ran to 120 releases

I knew I had one somewhere.

This one’s the plain red release from the Mexico partwork.

[flat4alfa]

Speedy Gonzalez just got off the phone.  He said (and I quote)

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Arriba, arriba!!  Andale, andale!!  

Una magnífica colección de miniiaturas a escala 1/43 !!

Se cancelará porque ustedes Los Ingleses son una mierda y no comprarán suficientes...

The full set in Mexico ran to 120 releases:

1    Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 (1967)
2    Chevrolet Camaro Z28 (1970)
3    Dodge Charger (1972)
4    Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Stingray (1963)
5    Pontiac Firebird Trans AM (1977)
6    Chevrolet Chevelle SS 454 (1970)
7    Dodge Challenger R/T 440 (1970)
8    Pontiac GTO "The Judge" (1969)
9    Plymouth Hemi "Cuda" (1971)
10    Chevrolet Corvette C3 (1968)
11    Ford Grand Torino Sport (1972)
12    Dodge Charger Daytona (1969)
13    Mercury Cougar Eliminator (1970)
14    AMC Javelin (1972)
15    Chevrolet El Camino (1970)
16    Pontiac Tempest GTO (1965)
17    Dodge Coronet Super Bee (1970)
18    Plymouth Barracuda (1968)
19    Buick GSX (1970)
20    Ford Mustang Boss (1970)
21    Ford Fairlane Torino G7 (1968)
22    Buick Riviera Coupe (1972)
23    Pontiac Firebird (1982)
24    Plymouth Road Runner Superbird (1970)
25    Ford Maverick GT (1974)
26    Chrysler 300 Hurst (1970)
27    Plymouth Road Runner (1970)
28    Oldsmobile Toronado (1966)
29    AMC Rebel "Machine" (1970)
30    Buick Grand National (1987)
31    Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 (1969)
32    Mercury Cyclone (1966)
33    Ford Mustang Match 1 Coupe (1969)
34    Chevrolet Corvette C4 (1984)
35    Pontiac Firebird 400 Coupe (1969)
36    Oldsmobile Cutlass W-31 (1969)
37    Mercury Comet GT (1971)
38    GMC Sprint (1971)
39    Oldsmobile 442 W-30 (1968)
40    Chevrolet Camaro Z28 (1977)
41    Shelby Mustang GT500 KR (1968)
42    Buick Skylark Gran Sport (1966)
43    Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 (1967)
44    Chevrolet Camaro Z28 (1970)
45    Dodge Charger (1972)
46    Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Stingray (1963)
47    Pontiac Firebird Trans AM (1977)
48    Chevrolet Chevelle SS 454 (1970)
49    Dodge Challenger R/T 440 (1970)
50    Pontiac GTO "The Judge" (1969)
51    Plymouth Hemi "Cuda" (1971)
52    Chevrolet Corvette C3 (1968)
53    Ford Grand Torino Sport (1972)
54    Dodge Charger Daytona (1969)
55    Mercury Cougar Eliminator (1970)
56    AMC Javelin (1972)
57    Chevrolet El Camino (1970)
58    Pontiac Tempest GTO (1965)
59    Dodge Coronet Super Bee (1970)
60    Plymouth Barracuda (1968)
61    Buick GSX (1970)
62    Ford Mustang Boss (1970)
63    Ford Fairlane Torino G7 (1968)
64    Buick Riviera Coupe (1972)
65    Pontiac Firebird (1982)
66    Plymouth Road Runner Superbird (1970)
67    Ford Maverick GT (1974)
68    Chrysler 300 Hurst (1970)
69    Plymouth Road Runner (1970)
70    Oldsmobile Toronado (1966)
71    AMC Rebel "Machine" (1970)
72    Buick Grand National (1987)
73    Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 (1969)
74    Mercury Cyclone (1966)
75    Ford Mustang Match 1 Coupe (1969)
76    Chevrolet Corvette C4 (1984)
77    Pontiac Firebird 400 Coupe (1969)
78    Oldsmobile Cutlass W-31 (1969)
79    Mercury Comet GT (1971)
80    GMC Sprint (1971)
81    Oldsmobile 442 W-30 (1968)
82    Chevrolet Camaro Z28 (1977)
83    Shelby Mustang GT500 KR (1968)
84    Buick Skylark Gran Sport (1966)
85    Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 (1967)
86    Chevrolet Camaro Z28 (1970)
87    Dodge Charger (1972)
88    Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Stingray (1963)
89    Pontiac Firebird Trans AM (1977)
90    Chevrolet Chevelle SS 454 (1970)
91    Dodge Challenger R/T 440 (1970)
92    Pontiac GTO "The Judge" (1969)
93    Plymouth Hemi "Cuda" (1971)
94    Chevrolet Corvette C3 (1968)
95    Ford Grand Torino Sport (1972)
96    Dodge Charger Daytona (1969)
97    Mercury Cougar Eliminator (1970)
98    AMC Javelin (1972)
99    Chevrolet El Camino (1970)
100    Pontiac Tempest GTO (1965)
101    Dodge Coronet Super Bee (1970)
102    Plymouth Barracuda (1968)
103    Buick GSX (1970)
104    Ford Mustang Boss (1970)
105    Ford Fairlane Torino G7 (1968)
106    Buick Riviera Coupe (1972)
107    Pontiac Firebird (1982)
108    Plymouth Road Runner Superbird (1970)
109    Ford Maverick GT (1974)
110    Chrysler 300 Hurst (1970)
111    Plymouth Road Runner (1970)
112    Oldsmobile Toronado (1966)
113    AMC Rebel "Machine" (1970)
114    Buick Grand National (1987)
115    Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 (1969)
116    Mercury Cyclone (1966)
117    Ford Mustang Match 1 Coupe (1969)
118    Chevrolet Corvette C4 (1984)
119    Pontiac Firebird 400 Coupe (1969)
120    Oldsmobile Cutlass W-31 (1969)

[flat4alfa]

2 hours ago, danthecapriman said:

This one’s the plain red release from the Mexico partwork.

That confirms there are re-colours to collect, as the Mexico list found above has three entries for '72 Javelin.  All of them are have three different release numbers e.g:

14    AMC Javelin (1972)
56    AMC Javelin (1972)
98    AMC Javelin (1972)

Apart from Corvette C4 (six) and Camaro Z28 (five) 

However, did they change the accompanying magazine content (apart from release number on cover, photos etc), I doubt they would

This one wears different hood & fendertop striping (brochure called it the 'T-Stripe', AMX-only) with a CH-7204 registration plate as released by De-Agostini Japan as #21

but with SST 360 side decal striping like yours (brochure called this the 'C-rally' stripe)

Can't find anywhere evidence of a #98 release in any other colour / scheme so perhaps it never was and the exhausting scam has been uncovered

WHERE DO I SIGN ??!!!

[danthecapriman]

34 minutes ago, flat4alfa said:

That confirms there are re-colours to collect, as the Mexico list found above has three entries for '72 Javelin.  All of them are have three different release numbers e.g:

14    AMC Javelin (1972)
56    AMC Javelin (1972)
98    AMC Javelin (1972)

Apart from Corvette C4 (six) and Camaro Z28 (five) 

However, did they change the accompanying magazine content (apart from release number on cover, photos etc), I doubt they would

This one wears different hood & fender top T-striping as used on AMX (but it isn't an AMX) with a CH-7204 registration plate as released by De-Agostini Japan as #21

but with SST 360 side decal striping like yours

Can't find anywhere evidence of a #98 release in any other colour / scheme so perhaps it never was and the exhausting scam has been uncovered

WHERE DO I SIGN ??!!!

I’m sure there’s an AMX version in white & blue too but can’t remember which collection it came from.

The Chrysler 300 Hurst is a cracking model too. I’ve got a couple, one to rebuild as a standard 300 and one to leave as it comes.

This comes from the ‘large memorable cars of Mexico’ collection…

[flat4alfa]

41 minutes ago, danthecapriman said:

I’m sure there’s an AMX version in white & blue too but can’t remember which collection it came from

Saw that, having spoiler at rear so discounted that, but I suppose they could be plastic addition but doesn't look like it.  Also has correct '73  grille

[AndyW201]

Another restock at Tesco, quite well picked over, but pulled out a few I've been after,

As usual, I feel like the last one in the UK to pick one of these up, but it is nice.

Lovely colour combo, and its good to see that despite having a chromed base and bumpers, they havent ruined it with a chrome interior like they usually do,

A favourite casting of mine,

Always nice to grab a Godzilla Skyline that the scalpers have missed!

Been looking out for one of these in white, along with the previous red release, they both represent the colours that most of the real ones of these could be seen in around here, along with colourful dealer-fit 'graphics', pop-up glass sunroof and motor factor special wheeltrims.

I like the grille badge detail...

But the back end looks terrible, even worse than the red one. They really need some tail light tampos on these.

Another one I thought would have been lost to the scalpers, this release looks great in red,

A nice touch on this is what looks like the grille being part of the black interior unit, and the tail lights being part of the smoked glazing unit, which breaks up what would probably be plain painted metal otherwise,

This was my favourite find though, another new casting. I have to admit to  barely being aware of the Shamal and never seeing a real one, but I love the '90s weirdness of the styling. Kind of like a Biturbo, a Delta Integrale and a Fiat Coupé got jiggy  one night, and this was the result...

The distinctive details like the little spoiler in front of the wipers, and the functional roll bar are included here, and again, the interior unit is cleverly used to provide the headlights, front grille & intakes, and the tail lights.

[morrisoxide]

I got the AMC Eagle saloon/sedan painted.

Here I am it is playing in the snow with the original estate version.

I decided to sand the roof bars off, because it didn't look right on the saloon.

[Spottedlaurel]

/\ Excellent work!

[flat4alfa]

4 hours ago, AndyW201 said:

I have to admit to  barely being aware of the Shamal and never seeing a real one, but I love the '90s weirdness of the styling. Kind of like a Biturbo, a Delta Integrale and a Fiat Coupé got it on one night, and produced this...

Well I never, that’s a surprise release.  Also a surprise to choose Shamal over its later ‘sister’ Ghibli as well.  I reckon a Mattel staff member has picked one up, it’s too obscure a choice otherwise

Both were developments on the Biturbo 2-door body, which you recognise in the doors etc

I’ve seen a couple, or perhaps the same example, at Alfa Days / Italian meets but that was years back

The reason for its scarceness is due to just 30 RHD examples built - and just 6 of those were registered in UK new!  A handful of used examples have arrived since.   Far more Ghibli were UK registered

[bunglebus]

I bought a Hot Wheels Bronco a few weeks ago, mainly as I thought the pig decal would amuse the Mrs. Unfortunately it arrived like this due to the usual plastic bag/ tiny bit of bubble wrap

However, by the magic of buying two of them

Well actually I bought that to replace the original one. 1st seller did at least refund me immediately without argument

[bunglebus]

Seen a few exclusive colour Hot Wheels in 10 packs lately, but not enough in any particular one to be worth buying it

[flat4alfa]

Popped into Smiths and saw this by the door.  So quietly pawed over it

The website implied it is a subscription collection and doesn’t mention being found in stores.  But then, I’ve yet to see the TV advert mentioned

Looked at the back, no mention of Trek Logistics, Trek Publications or any production/distribution firm.  Likely intentional…

Must admit the Buick and GTO do look good

[sierraman]

Purchased this the other week, quite a hard to find model. K150 Superkings from 1987. 

[flat4alfa]

I wondered what ‘Campaign 89’ and ‘Conquest ‘89’ were about

Went off and found something to do with Anti-Apartheid rallies.  But not sure if related.

Any ideas?

[danthecapriman]

As I’m gradually unpacking stuff after moving, I’m finding things I forgot I had or that have been away for a while so I’ve opened a few up!

Lovely Spanish working vehicles partwork Renault G series bulk tipper. 
Front bumpers a bit wonky but easy to fix. Plans are afoot for this one to make it a bit more British looking!

 
Simca 1301 and VW Passat.

And the Renault 18 estate from the Argentina partwork. 
Im not a huge fan of French cars in all honesty, but they made a nice car with the 18 imho. Model is a great looking attempt at it too. Pretty sure this model is of a later 18??

[bunglebus]

959 stripped of paint. It's a sad fact that the quality of finish on the 80s and 90s Matchbox is noticeably worse than the 60s and 70s castings. 

Lines, rough edges and marks from linishing off the worst bits are all too obvious. As it's a resto I'll leave some of it but it'll still need tidying up a bit, as aerosol paint is thinner than the factory finish

[sierraman]

6 hours ago, flat4alfa said:

I wondered what ‘Campaign 89’ and ‘Conquest ‘89’ were about

Went off and found something to do with Anti-Apartheid rallies.  But not sure if related.

Any ideas?

I cannot find it. It sound IT ish? 

[danthecapriman]

1 hour ago, bunglebus said:

959 stripped of paint. It's a sad fact that the quality of finish on the 80s and 90s Matchbox is noticeably worse than the 60s and 70s castings. 

Lines, rough edges and marks from linishing off the worst bits are all too obvious. As it's a resto I'll leave some of it but it'll still need tidying up a bit, as aerosol paint is thinner than the factory finish

I remember seeing some of that era matchbox and wondering what was going on at the time they made it. I forget which vehicle it was (possibly a VW ambulance?) and it had a lump of excess metal stuck to the side of it. Weirdly, it looked like a lump of flash from one of the windows that had fallen off then somehow got stuck randomly to the main body, then they painted over it. 
Im sure I managed to pick it off with a screwdriver or something so it wasn’t even badly stuck.

[155V6]

8 hours ago, sierraman said:

Purchased this the other week, quite a hard to find model. K150 Superkings from 1987. 

Mine's slightly different

[bunglebus]

All the Chinese made VW ambulances have a big lump of crap in the guttering 

The Macau ones are nowhere near as bad, I recon I could tell where one was made without looking at the base

[Spottedlaurel]

Next kit is in progress:

This one from Fujimi, quite a nice effort compared to some of their offerings.

It has separate plated trims for the side windows. I've substituted Dunlop alloy wheels from a Tamiya Lotus Europa, which will need a fiddly bit of detail painting.

Looking to paint it some sort of soft gold/warm silver, to go with a dark brown interior. Just about to trial a couple of options....

[danthecapriman]

1 hour ago, bunglebus said:

All the Chinese made VW ambulances have a bit lump of crap in the guttering 

The Macau ones are nowhere near as bad, I recon I could tell where one was made without looking at the base

Makes you wonder if the tooling got damaged or just started to wear out? That’s a big lump and a very rough edge too.