Shite in Miniature II

[sierraman]

This is a pre- Irwin one. 

[ETCHY]

30 minutes ago, sierraman said:

That’s a later one from when Irwin took them over. There’s distinct differences between those ones and the older ones. The colour is a bit less sudden on the older ones. I’ve got one as above like you have in my lock up, a Record 3 and a Record Fitters Vice. 

Yes you may be right it does look a bit dark. I do have a late proper Record that's in a not quite as dark colour to that . Record colours do vary though.

 

[danthecapriman]

2 hours ago, danthecapriman said:

I know where they are, but can’t get to them at the moment. I’ll try to get a pic this afternoon.

Scratch that! Just been in the garage and they aren’t where I thought they were. Which means I can’t remember!😄

When I find them after I’ve finished the shed I’ll post them up.

[bunglebus]

Dinky VICEroy coach to get things back on track 

 

 

[sierraman]

Pondering whether to go to the car boot tomorrow. 

[ETCHY]

1 hour ago, bunglebus said:

Dinky VICEroy coach to get things back on track 

 

 

Nice things I've got the blue one.

Theyre crying out for more detailing imho

[ETCHY]

50 minutes ago, sierraman said:

Pondering whether to go to the car boot tomorrow. 

Do it you know it makes sense 

[MiniMinorMk3]

Here's my bit of adVICE. Ideal  for holding  little bits of stuff that nee filing down or painting or polishing.

It's not much bigger than a Dinky TR7, that needs finishing.

[andrew e]

Seems a good deal 👍

 

[captain_70s]

4 hours ago, sierraman said:

That’s a later one from when Irwin took them over. There’s distinct differences between those ones and the older ones. The colour is a bit less sudden on the older ones. I’ve got one as above like you have in my lock up, a Record 3 and a Record Fitters Vice. 

It was the cheapest one I could nab locally and looked like it'd already seen enough use it was unlikely to explode! A lot of the brand new ones seem to crack nearly instantly.

It's a No1 and still says "Made in England" on it but isn't a proper oldie. I think the most obvious difference is the mounting bolt holes vs cutouts.

[sierraman]

47 minutes ago, captain_70s said:

It was the cheapest one I could nab locally and looked like it'd already seen enough use it was unlikely to explode! A lot of the brand new ones seem to crack nearly instantly.

It's a No1 and still says "Made in England" on it but isn't a proper oldie. I think the most obvious difference is the mounting bolt holes vs cutouts.

It’ll probably, for a 3/4 inch vice be ok, it’s not like a fitters vice where you’ll be holding struts in it or getting into heavy metalwork. 

[bunglebus]

Bought a few bobs and bits off eBay and Vinted, starting with a little job lot. Had this quite nice Budgie horsebox within

I've had one of those before though, mainly I was after this premium Hot Wheels 

A close look reveals this is Ecto 1-A from the second film

This Porsche is kinda interesting too, looks like a Hot Wheels 

But it's significantly smaller

And whoever made it had never seen the underneath of a car before

This little Maisto Samba is rather nice too, definitely got some customising potential 

There was another blue splittie that arrived today too, and I think this one is quite intriguing. Has someone managed to remove all of the Toblerone decals off this Corgi, or didn't it have them in the first place?

That's not the best VW arrival today, but it might be this Marklin

Think this might have been displayed on a shelf for a very long time 

Yuk, a quick once over with the other half's toothbrush improved things no end

Nice steering wheel detail 

They've also tried to recreate the three pod dashboard 

This might just top it though. Never seen a tin plate Karmann Ghia before, I need to do some research into this one but it's a lovely thing, especially the lithographed interior

[MAF260]

I just picked up some new additions that caught my eye from a random Aldi I was in. I’m especially pleased with the 2002.

[bunglebus]

I missed one - Guisval HiLux!

[Lord Sterling]

6 hours ago, bunglebus said:

 That's not the best VW arrival today, but it might be this Marklin

Think this might have been displayed on a shelf for a very long time 

Yuk, a quick once over with the other half's toothbrush improved things no end

Nice steering wheel detail 

They've also tried to recreate the three pod dashboard 

Dibs on the Marklin VW if you ever decide to move it on.  Same with ECTO1.

The VW would go nice with my ADAC Merc flatbed.

[ambassador84]

10 hours ago, bunglebus said:

Bought a few bobs and bits off eBay and Vinted, starting with a little job lot. Had this quite nice Budgie horsebox within

I've had one of those before though, mainly I was after this premium Hot Wheels 

A close look reveals this is Ecto 1-A from the second film

This Porsche is kinda interesting too, looks like a Hot Wheels 

But it's significantly smaller

And whoever made it had never seen the underneath of a car before

This little Maisto Samba is rather nice too, definitely got some customising potential 

There was another blue splittie that arrived today too, and I think this one is quite intriguing. Has someone managed to remove all of the Toblerone decals off this Corgi, or didn't it have them in the first place?

That's not the best VW arrival today, but it might be this Marklin

Think this might have been displayed on a shelf for a very long time 

Yuk, a quick once over with the other half's toothbrush improved things no end

Nice steering wheel detail 

They've also tried to recreate the three pod dashboard 

This might just top it though. Never seen a tin plate Karmann Ghia before, I need to do some research into this one but it's a lovely thing, especially the lithographed interior

The weird yellow Porsche is made by....Shuang Da! 😉

[andrew e]

That Marklin’s just lovely @bunglebus 👍

[Nibbler]

Here’s a bunch of stuff I bought a couple of months ago. Both Citroens were absolute bargains. I was the only bidder on the Xantia and got it really cheap. Transit and blue T4 is from Schabak. 

I usually don’t buy 1:87 stuff but i could not resist these 4. 

[Nibbler]

…and I did a archeological find in my garden! 
 

[eddyramrod]

That looks like the "Before" image of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang!

[quicksilver]

16 hours ago, ETCHY said:

Nice things I've got the blue one.

Theyre crying out for more detailing imho

It's a real shame they're an odd scale (1/90-something I think) and not 1/76 to go with the Atlantean.

[Tenmil Socket]

2 hours ago, Nibbler said:

Here’s a bunch of stuff I bought a couple of months ago. Both Citroens were absolute bargains. I was the only bidder on the Xantia and got it really cheap. Transit and blue T4 is from Schabak. 

I usually don’t buy 1:87 stuff but i could not resist these 4. 

Love the Transit!

[sierraman]

Wonder how long it’s been there? Back when they were new they were ‘collectors pieces’ so they’d be unlikely to be rallied around in the mud. It’s odd how they seem to get in the strangest places, a house up our road was having soil took out to put a driveway in. In amongst it was a sixties Matchbox Ergomatic tanker, it was knackered but recognisable. Myself on one of my old allotments I found the back end of a Corgi Marcos Mantis and a King Size bulldozer, again on a semi rural plot of land. Maybe some kids were playing there in the seventies and they just got trod into the soil. Who knows? The Bulldozer lives on in my lock up on a window sill, I can’t bring myself to bin it. 

[bunglebus]

I've got a few trashed cars that keep me company in the outhouse when I'm doing my customs

[bunglebus]

This morning's boot sale finds

[MiniMinorMk3]

17 hours ago, bunglebus said:

 

 

It's not that difficult to remove the decals, which is what I suspect has happened.

17 hours ago, bunglebus said:

 

That's not the best VW arrival today, but it might be this Marklin

 

That's come up clean. Nice find just a pity the seat back is missing.

17 hours ago, bunglebus said:

 

This might just top it though. Never seen a tin plate Karmann Ghia before, I need to do some research into this one but it's a lovely thing, especially the lithographed interior

 

That's a 1980s Chinese copy of a 1960s Japanese Ashia ATC tin plate. The give away is the rear number plate. The Japanese version had a Wolfsberg WOB plate, the Chinese one is MF 743, the item number of the model. I remember them being sold in that there London in the late 1980s. There are still a few listed on Ebay in Australia.

Vintage VW Karmann GHIA - Red/White Sedan Tin Friction Car MF 743 w/box | eBay

 

A link to an original Japanese version

Asahi ATC 60’s Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Friction 9.7 inches (25 cm) original tin toy car | Tin Toy Car

[bunglebus]

18 minutes ago, MiniMinorMk3 said:

That's a 1980s Chinese copy of a 1960s Japanese Ashia ATC tin plate

Yeah there seems to be a few around. Giveaways are the upside-down rear lights...

And this

[bunglebus]

Boot sale buys. Another of those weird Summer Chemical Fire Engines with more bits attached 

Not quite sure who made this Routemaster...

"British Bus" is from Majorette 

As is this El Camino 

This one's an unusual find, Johnny Lightning 32 has been well loved 

General Lee may have seen its last YeeHaw

This looks kinda Tomica to me but I don't actually know who made it

These two are definitely Tomica though, anyone want a Demio or Lancer for £1 each?

X-Raycers Ferrari 

This is today's best buy by far - just a quid for a Lego Beetle, these go for £30-50 a pop on eBay

Polo is worth much less but it's tidy

Husky trailer has its ramp but no tow loop

Corgi has the loop but no ramp

What do we think matey is up to with his spade and chest?

Bit left field for me really, but this late Matchbox Robot Truck interested me as it has moving bits

I don't think they're the original tracks on Big Bull

I always pick up tidy Martini livery Hi-Tailers if I see them

This one's unusual, Roman Numerals Brown Sugar. Decals and donors are easily obtained so this will live again

In fact I picked this up at the same time - then realised it's the wrong engine/exhaust type

Ah well. Got some nice Macau 5 dots while I was there

Lastly this Budgie Post Orifice van I've not seen before 

[bunglebus]

In Smyths on my way home:

These are not exactly pocket money but I really like the detail, and the packaging that looks like a big mainline card in a protector, and allows you to take the car out for a proper look without damaging anything

Now I need to find this for comparison 

 

[bunglebus]

On the mat when I got home