Shite in Miniature II

[bunglebus]

Awesome. Want

[bunglebus]

Popped into Smyths earlier on, and found a new set of Boulevards on the pegs

This is the standout though, a very unusual choice for a Hot Wheels 

[bunglebus]

Waiting for me when I got home was yet another Corgi B1600

I only really bought it for the cage, but it's actually a really nice example

 

[bunglebus]

On the projects front, I decided to p!ss a few people off by customising a Super Chase, so out of the pack it came

As I happened to have a Hot Wheels one to hand, I did a quick comparison 

Similar, but definitely not the same. Wouldn't be surprised if they had the same designer.

I've also been itching to customise a Matchbox Rolls Royce, I had a few in the project/spares boxes

Selected these two

Having whipped them apart, I thought I'd have a close look at how similar or otherwise they are. Same front end and registration 

From the side the changes start to become obvious, they're not quite the same length

Bootlids look identical 

Slightly different inside the casting

I was wondering about using the Superfast base under the saloon, and it's not far out

But it pushes the front wheel too far back, although the rear looks right

Inspiration 

[danthecapriman]

58 minutes ago, bunglebus said:

On the projects front, I decided to p!ss a few people off by customising a Super Chase, so out of the pack it came

As I happened to have a Hot Wheels one to hand, I did a quick comparison 

Similar, but definitely not the same. Wouldn't be surprised if they had the same designer.

I've also been itching to customise a Matchbox Rolls Royce, I had a few in the project/spares boxes

Selected these two

Having whipped them apart, I thought I'd have a close look at how similar or otherwise they are. Same front end and registration 

From the side the changes start to become obvious, they're not quite the same length

Bootlids look identical 

Slightly different inside the casting

I was wondering about using the Superfast base under the saloon, and it's not far out

But it pushes the front wheel too far back, although the rear looks right

Inspiration 

Those old early wheels Rollers in that red colour are a lovely little model. Remind me of a smaller version of the Dinky one in that colour. I’ve quite a few of them over the years. 
Did they only come in that red colour?

[warch]

Bit of a departure for me this. The only motorsports I follow are rallying and Isle of Man TT racing. Sports cars and Formula One don’t really have any interest for me. But there are a few classics that I absolutely adore, including this the Jaguar D Type. I picked this Brumm 1:43 example for a tenner delivered. It’s the right colour, has the hump not the fin and is just lovely especially the wheels. 

I like the way old cars used to be quite narrow tracked so the wheels are tucked in behind the bodywork. It’s nicely detailed with smooth underside but separate prop axle and side exit exhaust. 

[FakeConcern]

10 hours ago, 155V6 said:

A few bits from a car boot I found while out doing something else. @bunglebus,not sure if the Nissan Prairie is a Graffic Traffic or not?

Nice haul! If you decide not to keep the Joal Rivolta (I think that's what it is) I'd be keen to have it, I like toys/models with opening everything even when some are missing!

[bunglebus]

36 minutes ago, danthecapriman said:

Those old early wheels Rollers in that red colour are a lovely little model. Remind me of a smaller version of the Dinky one in that colour. I’ve quite a few of them over the years. 
Did they only come in that red colour?

I think so, I've got one early Superfast in the same colour

And one with the bigger wheels

So odd that they did this and then the other Silver Shadow with opening doors instead 

 

[155V6]

6 hours ago, bunglebus said:

Awesome. Want

It was £2.50 if you'd like it?

[bunglebus]

On 13/09/2025 at 23:32, Datsuncog said:

Unexpected charity shop find today:

 

Just looking through my pics - it seems the operator of my Phone Truck has been more fortunate

 

[Lord Sterling]

Some of you may remember a 1/43 Citroën CX I bought in Belgium from another shop near Pêle-Mêle;

If you look into the picture, you might notice a missing wheel trim on the front,  I removed a still attached one from the rear and put it on the front.  A few nights ago, whilst at work, I found a tiny disc and immediately remembered the missing trim. When I got home, voila! It fit almost snugly.

On not such a positive note, I went and purchased what I thought was a 1/25 Sierra Sapphire Cosworth. In fact, it was a 1/43 Vitesse model and had a missing rear lamp and missing C-pillar trims:

I also forgot that I actually have a mint boxed 1/43 Sapphire Cosworth by Vitesse already. 

Not entirely sure what I want to do with it. I may just see if I can fashion up a tail light and cut some small pieces of plastic to replace the trim.

[danthecapriman]

I’ve been waiting for paint to dry this morning so instead of sitting watching it, I dug out some transfers and did some of those.

This ones getting closer to completion now. Transfers were dead easy to put on, they were ready to slide off the backing paper within seconds of dipping in the water.

  
Long termers on here might remember my Southern Electricity Commer van? 
I finally found the transfers I had made for that (and the other SEB vans), so…

Easy! 
I’ll let them dry off then give them a coat of varnish to seal them in and make them a bit more hard wearing/permenant.

[junkyarddog]

Today's market stall finds.

Intact Majorette Wrecker.

Majorette Matra Bagheera in very playworn condition,but with the fragile tailgate intact,never seen a white one,so will get a repaint in the same colour,sometime.

Playart Beetleswagen.

And finally I've joined the Black Javelin club,was beginning to feel left out.😁

 

[155V6]

20 hours ago, FakeConcern said:

Nice haul! If you decide not to keep the Joal Rivolta (I think that's what it is) I'd be keen to have it, I like toys/models with opening everything even when some are missing!

Well spotted!

I'm going to keep it for now,ideally I'll find a wrecked one with a bootlid & tyres,but if that doesn't happen I'll probably sell it on.

[bunglebus]

My mate popped round earlier, having gone into Halfords to get his son's bike looked at

Jammy git

[155V6]

I called in to Morrisons for a a pizza on the way home & found this winking at me 

Not my favourite subject but the 1st Super I've found for at least a couple of years 😀

[bunglebus]

Small job lot arrived yesterday. I mainly wanted this Husky Tower Wagon

But this was included, rather a nice little Budgie horsebox, it's had a bit of a squish but it's a charming little thing

[Spottedlaurel]

Many thanks to @Lord Sterling for bringing this one back from Belgium for me:

I've started taking some of the equivalent Majorettes out of the packaging to save a bit of space, will probably do the same with the Matchbox Collectors series.

Also made a bit of progress on this 1/24 build:

 

Sitting on the wide steels that were intended to replicate the HW inspiration, but as the blue is a bit darker I might go in a slightly different direction and fit these instead:

They should suit it nicely with gold-painted centres (as they typically would be at 1:1), and the suspension as low as possible.

Interior pretty much done, complete with imitation suede for the carpets and much time spent trimming out the seven decals for well-stocked dashboard. Even managed to get them all in the right place, and correctly rotated.

Main job now is detailing the bodyshell, with some dark grey/gunmetal painting plus foil for the brightwork.

[bunglebus]

Might be of interest to some

[RoadworkUK]

[Spottedlaurel]

Is the dog just about to have a whizz on the inconveniently low petrol filler flap? Metro certainly looks a little nervous about it. Girl at the back looks shifty too, is she pinching the tail light bulbs? And the chap seems to be the stereotypical late 1970s/early '80s English teacher.

[Lord Sterling]

1 hour ago, RoadworkUK said:

I literally need this book.

Can't find none on eBay.

[bunglebus]

Popped into Basildon today, big Asda has Majorette collection, having ordered them off the website weeks ago!

That Mustang was just too nice to resist 

A parcel awaited my return - another Corgi with my daughter's name on

Definitely never been played with

[RoadworkUK]

3 hours ago, Lord Sterling said:

I literally need this book.

Can't find none on eBay.

Buy the set. They're fabulous little stories.

https://onlineshop.oxfam.org.uk/the-little-red-metro-by-avril-rowlands-set-of-4-books/product/HD_303049714?sku=HD_303049714

 

"Gets Started" is actually the only episode I don't have.  I'll find it one day.

 

 

[Lord Sterling]

3 hours ago, RoadworkUK said:

Buy the set. They're fabulous little stories.

https://onlineshop.oxfam.org.uk/the-little-red-metro-by-avril-rowlands-set-of-4-books/product/HD_303049714?sku=HD_303049714

"Gets Started" is actually the only episode I don't have.  I'll find it one day.

Bought! Thanks!!!