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28,834 · March 4

It's funny... having never had one as a kid, when they were current, I now have three, with another on the way! I'm planning to make an Italian Job coach, and yes, I know it's not correct but have you seen the price of the modern castings?

45,049 · March 4

14 minutes ago, ETCHY said:

Here's another recent purchase. It's a Dinky Vega Bedford Val.

I'm a big fan of this Dinky model (& the real thing tbh). I had this model as a kid but it went the way of most of my toys.

I got this one recently. It's been re-painted but I like it. It's big & just being called a Supertoy is cool !

Opinions & info' about this model welcomed. Being a completist (& very very keen on this) I plan to get more..

Cheers

3,538 · March 4

21 minutes ago, eddyramrod said:

It's funny... having never had one as a kid, when they were current, I now have three, with another on the way! I'm planning to make an Italian Job coach, and yes, I know it's not correct but have you seen the price of the modern castings?

The one I had as a kid I got in 1974. I remember it as it was the only proper going & staying away family Holiday we ever had. It was a week in Llandudno. I'd been for a coach ride on a real Val (I remember it had 6 wheels) so mum & dad bought me the toy one. It was the no flashing indicators one.

I've noticed there's a few variations of this model (different interior colours, bases, with & without flashing indicators, some with & some without jewelled headlights. Split_Pin kindly supplied some useful info' but I wish there was a full variations guide - but then there's probably only a weirdo like me who'd be interested 😂.

Any chance of some pics of your Vega's ?

These modern castings are they the Corgi ones ??

Cheers

17,694 · March 4

Charity shops turned up next to bugger all today; sum total was this Matchbox Superkings K-3 for a quid, sadly missing its steering wheel but otherwise pretty fresh.

45,049 · March 4

43 minutes ago, ETCHY said:

I've noticed there's a few variations of this model (different interior colours, bases, with & without flashing indicators, some with & some without jewelled headlights. Split_Pin kindly supplied some useful info' but I wish there was a full variations guide - but then there's probably only a weirdo like me who'd be interested 😂.

This search on Quality Diecast Toys will help with the various variations.

Search Results - QDT

3,538 · March 4

11 minutes ago, MiniMinorMk3 said:

This search on Quality Diecast Toys will help with the various variations.

Search Results - QDT

Sir you are an absolute bloody hero !🤩

60,576 · March 4

46 minutes ago, cms206 said:

Charity shops turned up next to bugger all today; sum total was this Matchbox Superkings K-3 for a quid, sadly missing its steering wheel but otherwise pretty fresh.

About that steering wheel...

Popped into Smyths earlier, they'd restocked the Silhouettes and there was one Porsche left

There was also this new set

This was at home when I got back

17,924 · March 4

1 hour ago, bunglebus said:

Any progress on this? I'm really interested to see how it turns out

28,834 · March 4

2 hours ago, ETCHY said:

there's probably only a weirdo like me who'd be interested 😂.

Any chance of some pics of your Vega's ?

These modern castings are they the Corgi ones ??

Cheers

...Or one like me, lol. I think there are a few people on this thread who would be interested!

Moderns, yes, I was thinking of Corgi.

Pics, absolutely, once the next one arrives. It'll mean digging down into the depths of my Pending box but I think it might be nice to get a fleet pic. I'm not planning on buying any more....

17,924 · March 4

Too good not to post here instead of the Mini ebay tat thread...

Listed at £10 in Romney Marsh, which if correct is an insane price for this if you're looking for one. Somebody Kent-based get on it quick!

https://www.facebook.com/share/18K9JSz4q2/

60,576 · March 4

49 minutes ago, barrett said:

Any progress on this? I'm really interested to see how it turns out

Here ya go

On 01/03/2025 at 14:27, bunglebus said:

I don't know what it is about diecast MK1 Escorts, but they always fight me. I got so fed up with the Dinky ones awful casting defects that I turned it into a beater. This Whizzwheels has been an on and off project for over a year

I've modified the base to get the wheels central to the openings, and opened up the rear bubble arches to improve their shape. Had to fill the terrible casting lines behind those rear arches too, which was a right +&£#@ to sand to shape.

Made a new interior, fitted a bit of mesh from a sieve instead of a windscreen and put the wheels from a Mini on as they seemed appropriate with a decent bit of sidewall. Had to mask the paint up twice as I somehow missed the swage line the first time, sent myself cross-eyed putting a set of eBay decals on, and voila, a short oval style 70s racer

I'm supposed to lacquer it but I'm scared something will go wrong! Just noticed one of the decals has fallen off too, there was a Cibie one next to the Ford logo on the bonnet last night

Bonus pic

11,886 · March 4

1 hour ago, barrett said:

Too good not to post here instead of the Mini ebay tat thread...

Listed at £10 in Romney Marsh, which if correct is an insane price for this if you're looking for one. Somebody Kent-based get on it quick!

https://www.facebook.com/share/18K9JSz4q2/

You don't want to be going to Romney Marsh without back up !

11,886 · March 4

I've got the AA Land Rover 109 , and i'd part with it for £ 40 if anyone wants it

60,576 · March 4

This arrived via AliExpress today. Shame they selotaped the bottom of the box to the bubble wrap stuff they use

14,316 · March 4

More of a Moving Part than Moving Parts.....

27,292 · March 4

56 minutes ago, Spottedlaurel said:

More of a Moving Part than Moving Parts.....

Ah, technically it’s correct as the wheels move too!😄

45,049 · March 5

16 hours ago, bunglebus said:

This arrived via AliExpress today. Shame they selotaped the bottom of the box to the bubble wrap stuff they use

That's painted as badly as a Rover Mini Cooper. Lucky it's not made of iron as it would probably have rusted away on the slow boat from China.

60,576 · March 5

To be fair I hate painting pickups, inside the bed is very hard to do without thin bits or overloading the paint

60,576 · March 5

Had to go to Halfords to collect engine oil, so nipped into TK Maxxxx to see if I'd missed anything.

I had.

All have opening bobs

One Beyond had a load of new, old Hot Wheels so I grabbed a long card Time Machine. Seen a few people make these actually hover with carefully concealed magnets

2,915 · March 5

Oooh!
I'll have to search for one of those W116's!

60,576 · March 5

Boxes of various old toy cars arrived today, this Corgi Volvo is rather nice

As is this early Superfast Zodiac

No. plate shot shows off the rather skinny track

Tried to close the bonnet (hood?) on this Majorette Pontiac, but it won't

There's a plastic protrusion from the engine that stops it - presumably a bit of sprue that should have been trimmed off. Surprised no-one's nipped it with a pair of side cutters before now

This is a Majorette I'd not come across before, and a licenced casting according to the base

More lesser spotted Majos

Big Matchbox now, late Superkings Land Rover that was discussed a few days ago

Alarm Cars Ferrari F40

Thought this Specials 959 was a Graffic Traffic but the tampo suggests otherwise. Might make it into one anyway, as strangely the base is screwed on - not seen this before?

*edit* I lie - the Alarm Cars version is screwed on too, perhaps once they'd made that alteration it just stayed that way

Another Special (although I feel the Superkings moniker would have been more appropriate), Jaguar XJ220 was a concept I found very exciting as a child, and I still think they look amazing today. Very tempted to give this a makeover in a better colour

Same brand, different scale. World Class (?) version has lost a tyre

Maisto BMW, while clearly a budget product, easily holds its own against the likes of Corgi Juniors I reckon

Morgans ain't really my cup of tea, Siku one is less common than the Majorette one that seems to show up all the time

Hot Wheels now, Indian made cars don't show up often, doesn't seem to be much info online about the different factories either

Why does this particular SLK turn up all the time?

This rubber tyred Caddy was hiding right at the back of the job lot pics

11,886 · March 5

Oh yeah , dig , brother...! 4 dr clio 3 new ray, all the way from china .. 1:32

Happy now :-D

11,886 · March 5

Wow pull back motor too..

27,292 · March 5

Got this today,

Norev Gran Torino.
Greenlight do one very similar too, but having looked at both, the Norev has the better overall shape and look to my eyes. It’s a bit more basic but the grill and front edges of the wings looks a bit funny on the Greenlight model.

I’ve never had a Norev this modern, only a couple of old ones, but I do like this. Looks like a Torino and the details are good.
My only gripes are the door mirrors - these are oddly cast on as part of the top edge of the door skin rather than separate parts, which would have looked better imho.

Second gripe is the wheels - they look good from a distance, but up close they look very plasticky. Turning the model over shows they are plastic in a similar fashion to the old Matchbox speedwheels. While they do look ok, I’d much rather have seen proper wheel centres with rubber tyres as per pretty much every 1:43 model nowadays.

But, for a bit over £11 brand new I can’t complain really for something that looks that good. Paint finish is excellent, nice details like the chrome trims etc.

Naturally I bought it with intention to change it to my own tastes so the paint finish isn’t likely to matter! A colour change, extra detailing and possibly some better wheels if I can find any.

3,538 · March 5

30 minutes ago, danthecapriman said:

Got this today,

Norev Gran Torino.
Greenlight do one very similar too, but having looked at both, the Norev has the better overall shape and look to my eyes. It’s a bit more basic but the grill and front edges of the wings looks a bit funny on the Greenlight model.

I’ve never had a Norev this modern, only a couple of old ones, but I do like this. Looks like a Torino and the details are good.
My only gripes are the door mirrors - these are oddly cast on as part of the top edge of the door skin rather than separate parts, which would have looked better imho.

Second gripe is the wheels - they look good from a distance, but up close they look very plasticky. Turning the model over shows they are plastic in a similar fashion to the old Matchbox speedwheels. While they do look ok, I’d much rather have seen proper wheel centres with rubber tyres as per pretty much every 1:43 model nowadays.

But, for a bit over £11 brand new I can’t complain really for something that looks that good. Paint finish is excellent, nice details like the chrome trims etc.

Naturally I bought it with intention to change it to my own tastes so the paint finish isn’t likely to matter! A colour change, extra detailing and possibly some better wheels if I can find any.

Ooh I like that, Striped Tomato was cool.

27,292 · March 5

4 minutes ago, ETCHY said:

Ooh I like that, Striped Tomato was cool.

I’ve not really payed much attention to Norev stuff before but even this comparatively basic model looks good, so I might see what else similar is in their line up now!
I do know certain models are rather pricey though.

3,790 · March 5

Got these in Tesco, I`m particularly happy with the old skool Mazza. Unfortunately all the cards are damaged to some degree.. Thanks a lot miniature humans, ya little bastards! 😝😂

(& yes, the Mk1 Jag seems to be a Mk1 with Mk2 doors 😆)

3,790 · March 5

Oh, & I got this Lada from the charity shop a while back, just like the one I got for £40 in about 1994, but with no bonnet & a lot less rust. 😂

3,790 · March 5

On 04/03/2025 at 13:44, bunglebus said:

Was literally look at this on ebay an hour ago!
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/267159392362

34,003 · March 5

I finished the CMAC Rover 75.

It's painted in PBT pearl black like mine. I painted the interior sandstone so it would stand out.

I'm not happy with it at all though. Nothing wrong with the model but this scale is just too small for me to work on.

I couldnt get a decent chrome trim round the windows so it's black instead. My real example is like this as it's a facelift Contemporary SE but all MK1s should have chrome. I tried everything, tiny brush, even a pin! I also tried silver thread but it looked...like silver thread. Same situation for the waistline chrome strip.

I'm also unhappy with the Glue 'n' Glaze. It's almost as if it's not cured properly, the effect is heightened by the pictures.

I made the front and rear screens from acetate and just kept trimming them until they fitted flush. Possibly the only part I am satisfied with.

I'm glad I completed it but I'll stick to 1/24 scale in future.

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