Shite in Miniature II

[eddyramrod]

I don't think I've ever seen that HiLux!  I certainly don't remember it, which may or may not be a consideration.

So, in my latest box from @FakeConcern there was a BattleKings artic low-loader, which I think was probably some sort of tank transporter.

It's actually in really nice condition...

So I've paired the trailer with my restored Ford tractor unit.  The BattleKings unit is going into my Gerry Anderson fleet and may well get some form of modification(s).  It's as nice as the trailer though, so maybe it won't need much.

I was talking to one of the chaps at Andy's Man Club about my restorations and he's asked to see some in the flesh, as it were.  So I picked out these...

All the stages!  From the right: the "before" picture, from the latest delivery; the white one I did years ago when I was still doing them by brush; the blue one is from my fictional North Carolina police fleet, representing the current "aerosol" era.

[bunglebus]

Rummaging in the loft looking for spare cars to go on the sales thread, I found the three different Corgi Marcos Mantis versions. I hasn't appreciated how much it got changed until it was pointed out - even the front post has been moved

Growlers, Whizzwheels, Rockets

[bunglebus]

I also dragged these two Studebaker camera cars out

Different colour rear glass with and without the fluting

Different tailgates

Even the rear bumper was modified 

[sierraman]

1 hour ago, bunglebus said:

A blob of bubble wrap just got dropped outside the door, containing one of the more unusual SuperKings - the HiLux!

Never seen this colour before

Suspension has some serious squish

 

I have a few of those, not all that common but more common than the RS Cosworth and the Suzuki Santana. 

[andy18s]

39 minutes ago, bunglebus said:

I also dragged these two Studebaker camera cars out

Different colour rear glass with and without the fluting

Different tailgates

Even the rear bumper was modified 

Any Bulgarian stuff going up for sale?

[bunglebus]

I know Mr. Cog has a lovely red version that's somewhat better than mine, but that's about it

 

[bunglebus]

15 minutes ago, andy18s said:

Any Bulgarian stuff going up for sale?

No, I literally have one in my collection!

[Lord Sterling]

2 hours ago, danthecapriman said:

Just got my Bluebird from CMAC on eBay.

Not the easiest to get good photos of with it being that white resin stuff, but it’s a lovely little thing. Very nicely detailed and seems very crisp with minimal flash or pips to take off. Most likely will need a light rub down before paint. 
Chassis & interior is pretty good, the chassis will need thinning down slightly as it’s very tight fit into the body. I might see if I can remove the cast wheels and modify it to take some separate wheels/axles though. Maybe.

Dan, I'm on a model group on Facebook and noticed someone who creates 1/43 scale backgrounds with cars also recently got a CMAC Bluebird. Just wondering if you're one in the same person?

[danthecapriman]

Just now, Lord Sterling said:

An, I'm on a model group on Facebook and noticed someone who creates 1/43 scale backgrounds with cars also recently got a CMAC Bluebird. Just wondering if you're one and the same person?

Not me. I’m not even on Facebook. Must just be a coincidence.

Although I do plan to build a background/scenic display type thing for these. Eventually.

[155V6]

1 hour ago, sierraman said:

I have a few of those, not all that common but more common than the RS Cosworth and the Suzuki Santana. 

I had two,the red one,& a black one from the Harley Davidson set.I think I sold one,but can't remember which one 🤪.

I do have a battered Suzuki Santana,which RS Cosworth did you mean,the plain white one?

[sierraman]

3 minutes ago, 155V6 said:

I had two,the red one,& a black one from the Harley Davidson set.I think I sold one,but can't remember which one 🤪.

I do have a battered Suzuki Santana,which RS Cosworth did you mean,the plain white one?

I bought a black one off here I cannot offhand remember who it was, talking several years ago. The Escort RS Cosworth, I think it only came in the Michelin colours? 

[155V6]

4 minutes ago, sierraman said:

I bought a black one off here I cannot offhand remember who it was, talking several years ago. The Escort RS Cosworth, I think it only came in the Michelin colours? 

I've only seen that version,& not many.Mine's had a hard life

[bunglebus]

 

[bunglebus]

Ah Escort Cosworth, not Sierra. Not my cuppa tea...

I can tell I've been stuck at home this week, as parcels keep arriving. Latest one contains another Big MX vehicle

Odd little details on the back of the cab, one hole and one hook

This one is supposed to have three of the blue and yellow tractors on board - but of course I recently sold all mine! Being good and trying not to keep everything is tripping me up lately, several times I've got rid of cars and then needed them for something shortly afterwards.

Still, I just don't have room to hold on to every last diecast so I'll just have to be patient until the ones I need come along again 

 

 

[155V6]

A few recent-ish arrivals

I spotted this Realtoy Mercedes C-Class in a multi listing,these are really hard to find now considering how many they must have sold

It will be getting a wheel swap,& off to join the Calibra & Alfa 155s I already have

This Maisto Vespa & UT Models Mercedes SLK represent the 2nd,& the most recent vehicles I bought

They're both the same colours as the real vehicles,the SLK is the pre-facelift car, but is the AMG version so has side skirts like my facelift car.It has the correct wheels too 😀

I didn't really do 1/18 models before,as I didn't have anywhere to display them,but I got hold of an IKEA cabinet recently which is ideal for them

I've got 3 more shelves to go in it,so I can get another 9 cars in there.The plan is to get models of real cars I've had,or as close as possible.So far on the list of models I've seen are MG ZR,Fiat Coupe,Granada Coupe,Mini,Volvo C70,BMW E28,Citroen Xantia & Mk1 Escort.Anyone know of any 1/18 Mk3/4/5 Cortinas? @sheffcortinacentre

[sheffcortinacentre]

Only the (TC2) MK4 Taunus in 1/18 circa£150! Regularly on eBay in gold 2dr Ghia,orange 2dr "S" German made by neo.

& Squarer (TC1) MK3 Taunus  by kk replicas circa £100

 

[bunglebus]

Tenuous link time. Red HiLux as discussed above was sold as part of a farming sub-series in the early 90s, and looked as exciting as this

Also included in the series was this

Which arrived today along with the Big MX

The last 35 years have not been entirely kind

[bunglebus]

Weird toy car rabbit hole. Looking for info on that plastic VW, they made other stuff although 99% of the websites are in foreign, obviously

 

[sierraman]

13 hours ago, bunglebus said:

Ah Escort Cosworth, not Sierra. Not my cuppa tea...

I can tell I've been stuck at home this week, as parcels keep arriving. Latest one contains another Big MX vehicle

Odd little details on the back of the cab, one hole and one hook

This one is supposed to have three of the blue and yellow tractors on board - but of course I recently sold all mine! Being good and trying not to keep everything is tripping me up lately, several times I've got rid of cars and then needed them for something shortly afterwards.

Still, I just don't have room to hold on to every last diecast so I'll just have to be patient until the ones I need come along again 

 

 

And the tractor factory with the conveyor! 

[sierraman]

9 hours ago, bunglebus said:

Tenuous link time. Red HiLux as discussed above was sold as part of a farming sub-series in the early 90s, and looked as exciting as this

Also included in the series was this

Which arrived today along with the Big MX

The last 35 years have not been entirely kind

I had the LandRover 110 veterinary van. 

[andy18s]

17 hours ago, bunglebus said:

No, I literally have one in my collection!

Getting pricey here now .

£35ish apiece.

[MiniMinorMk3]

16 hours ago, 155V6 said:

 

.Anyone know of any 1/18 Mk3/4/5 Cortinas? @sheffcortinacentre

 

13 hours ago, sheffcortinacentre said:

Only the (TC2) MK4 Taunus in 1/18 circa£150! Regularly on eBay in gold 2dr Ghia,orange 2dr "S" German made by neo.

& Squarer (TC1) MK3 Taunus  by kk replicas circa £100

 

Cult Scale Models do a Resin TC4. £180 at Grand Prix Models

Ford Taunus TC4 1980 Metallic Green 1:18 by Cult Scale Models

 

You'll also find the KK Scale ones on this link

Product Search

[MiniMinorMk3]

11 hours ago, bunglebus said:

Weird toy car rabbit hole. Looking for info on that plastic VW, they made other stuff although 99% of the websites are in foreign, obviously

 

 

I find the translate feature in MS Edge very useful when view sites in a foreign language.

[Tenmil Socket]

1 hour ago, MiniMinorMk3 said:

 

Cult Scale Models do a Resin TC4. £180 at Grand Prix Models

Ford Taunus TC4 1980 Metallic Green 1:18 by Cult Scale Models

 

You'll also find the KK Scale ones on this link

Product Search

That looks like a KGF photo!

[MiniMinorMk3]

Some French Dinky reproductions.

First is a pair of Citroens that need unwrapping.

Out of the boxes for a little breather.

Both of these are early style Dinkys with no glass and no interiors.

Paint is much better than any models made back in the olden days.

Even the tyres are shiney on the Traction Avant.

Time for a fill up.

What's more French than a pair of Citroens?

A pair of Panhards of course.

These are "avec suspension, amenaments interieurs et glaces"

The PL 17 looks grey in the pictures, but is actually lilac in colour.

Lots of detail picked out such as side trim, side repeaters, number plate and rear lights.

Panhard 24C

Separate headlamp lenses

Avec Glaces Ouvrantes

Yellow rear plate.

A great model of something that is rarely modelled today.

 

[sierraman]

When did Bulgarian production of Matchbox actually stop? 

[Tenmil Socket]

I’ve only just opened this that I got a while ago now… it’s tremendous!

 

[ETCHY]

Hello all

Here's a recent purchase, i've always liked this model so was very happy to finally get one.

I picked it up for £19.95 in an Antique centre, i'm hoping that's a good price ? It even has a little opening glovebox !

Dunno if this is an early or later one, i'm assuming early based on reg' no' ?

Opinions & info' welcomed

Cheers

 

[sierraman]

23 minutes ago, Tenmil Socket said:

I’ve only just opened this that I got a while ago now… it’s tremendous!

 

Another one I remember picking up as a kid. Early 1990’s I think? 

[danthecapriman]

17 minutes ago, ETCHY said:

Hello all

Here's a recent purchase, i've always liked this model so was very happy to finally get one.

I picked it up for £19.95 in an Antique centre, i'm hoping that's a good price ? It even has a little opening glovebox !

Dunno if this is an early or later one, i'm assuming early based on reg' no' ?

Opinions & info' welcomed

Cheers

 

Looks good to me. You could probably bung it on eBay and instantly make a profit on it, boxed Dinky and whatnot.

Ive got a blue version of that. No idea which came first though?