Shite in Miniature II

68,669 · October 30, 2025

In the meantime, some boxes of cars turned up. 1st contained some larger scale stuff, my main targets being these Zylmex Grippers

Definitely not* meant to look like the General Lee

Slightly melty tyres on this one

Summer Mazda Cosmo along for the ride

No idea who made these delightfully comical tri-Chevies

The '32 Ford is a Yatming, not a bad effort but going in the for sale box

Another ERTL Speed Strips

The images

Another mystery model, looks like a big Marx but it's not giving up its secrets

Not sure I'm brave enough to try straightening it

This is an odd one, Matchbox Dodge Charger Dragster

With virtually no chrome on the interior. Not much play wear so I'm putting this down to a factory error

Finally, a Corgi I'd failed to acquire until now, the '57 Chevy

1,440 · October 30, 2025

1 hour ago, bunglebus said:

Impala dry build

Gorgeous casting, so much detail for a tiny car. Yes it rolls 😁

Looks good, looking forward to seeing it finished. I think the wheels suit it and don't look too small - its a real nightmare trying to find decent custom wheels at this scale / size.

1,676 · October 30, 2025

Project 900 is complete.

The plan was to vaguely recreate my late father's favourite of the 6 he owned between 1977 and 2007 when he changed this particular car for a new 93 after buying it just before he retired. Him and my mother must have really loved this car as they kept it for 16 years, despite all of the previous models being changed every 2-3 years. Due to the number plate it was affectionately known as Nellie.

This is the only photo I have of the car:

There are very few 5-door 900 classic models available in any scale. After a lot of searching I found Majorette made them in 1:64. Not the easiest scale to work with when you have ageing eyes and less steady hands!

I've taken my time with this and done the best I can. It's far from perfect, but I'm happy with the results:

A little nerve-wracking revealing the finished model to an audience that produce so many incredible models, but the last time I painted a model car was probably over 50 years ago with my mother's nail varnish!

14,167 · October 30, 2025

2 minutes ago, MAF260 said:

Project 900 is complete.

The plan was to vaguely recreate my late father's favourite of the 6 he owned between 1977 and 2007 when he changed this particular car for a new 93 after buying it just before he retired. Him and my mother must have really loved this car as they kept it for 16 years, despite all of the previous models being changed every 2-3 years. Due to the number plate it was affectionately known as Nellie.

This is the only photo I have of the car:

There are very few 5-door 900 classic models available in any scale. After a lot of searching I found Majorette made them in 1:64. Not the easiest scale to work with when you have ageing eyes and less steady hands!

I've taken my time with this and done the best I can. It's far from perfect, but I'm happy with the results:

A little nerve-wracking revealing the finished model to an audience that produce so many incredible models, but the last time I painted a model car was probably over 50 years ago with my mother's nail varnish!

Thanks for sharing this, it's great!

That detailing is amazing, I don't even bother trying window surrounds etc any more even at 1/43!

1,440 · October 30, 2025

@MAF260 I think you've done really well there, your Saab model is superb 👍

14,167 · October 30, 2025

Went to Ford market this morning as daughter No1 wanted to look for something to use as a planter, so while we were there I had a look for miniature tat.

Yes amongst that pile of scrap was this

So now for £1 Eddy can work on finishing his Corgi Chrysler!

Also got these for £1 each

They would be in great condition if they hadn't been submerged in sme gloop that's dried out for the last 50 years

Welly Lupo @bunglebus? £1.

Also these for £2 each, need a bit of work, but still

Oh and in case you were wondering, yes daughter did get some planters!

30,052 · October 30, 2025

1 hour ago, MAF260 said:

Project 900 is complete.

The plan was to vaguely recreate my late father's favourite of the 6 he owned between 1977 and 2007 when he changed this particular car for a new 93 after buying it just before he retired. Him and my mother must have really loved this car as they kept it for 16 years, despite all of the previous models being changed every 2-3 years. Due to the number plate it was affectionately known as Nellie.

This is the only photo I have of the car:

There are very few 5-door 900 classic models available in any scale. After a lot of searching I found Majorette made them in 1:64. Not the easiest scale to work with when you have ageing eyes and less steady hands!

I've taken my time with this and done the best I can. It's far from perfect, but I'm happy with the results:

A little nerve-wracking revealing the finished model to an audience that produce so many incredible models, but the last time I painted a model car was probably over 50 years ago with my mother's nail varnish!

I’ll echo what the others have said - absolutely brilliant! Well done on the detail painting too, it’s a pig in 1:43 let alone the smaller scales and you’ve done a really nice job of it.

30,052 · October 30, 2025

51 minutes ago, FakeConcern said:

Went to Ford market this morning as daughter No1 wanted to look for something to use as a planter, so while we were there I had a look for miniature tat.

Yes amongst that pile of scrap was this

So now for £1 Eddy can work on finishing his Corgi Chrysler!

Also got these for £1 each

They would be in great condition if they hadn't been submerged in sme gloop that's dried out for the last 50 years

Welly Lupo @bunglebus? £1.

Also these for £2 each, need a bit of work, but still

Oh and in case you were wondering, yes daughter did get some planters!

I dread to think what that brown residue is🤢

Good haul though. Those display cabinets look fantastic for the money.

68,669 · October 30, 2025

1 hour ago, FakeConcern said:

Welly Lupo @bunglebus? £1.

Yes please! I had some similar disgusting looking cars years ago, cleaned up well in the end. Here's the eBay pic

And after a good clean, paper decals being the biggest problem

Matchbox Speed Kings K-23 Mercury Commuter

Matchbox Superfast 3a Mercedes Benz "Binz" Ambulance

Dinky Toys 285 Merryweather Marquis Fire Tender

15,468 · October 31, 2025

Acquired through the @bunglebus remote purchasing scheme:

Not crazy about the graphics on the Chaser but hopefully there'll be more versions to come. Primera is great.

Good to see a Majorette with wheels that look correct. The casting has that 'slightly too small' look of a more accurate 1/64, will be interesting to compare it to those I picked up at Jadlam last weekend.

43,822 · October 31, 2025

9 hours ago, bunglebus said:

Yes please! I had some similar disgusting looking cars years ago, cleaned up well in the end. Here's the eBay pic

And after a good clean, paper decals being the biggest problem

What was that brown stuff?

1,440 · October 31, 2025

Back home after a few days away with the family - joys of half term - and have had time to fettle with some diecasts......

Firstly, I have (mostly) finished the Matchbox Ford A van rat rod, however I'm undecided on whether my choice of front wheels suits the model or not (currently using Ali Express sourced fake Hotwheels wheels)? 🤔

Also continued with my next project, the Lledo / Days Gone based custom wrecker truck project - still plenty to do with this one, but I'm happy with the way it's coming together (currently held together with some white tack, it's not chewing gum)....

I procured the bonnet-less Lone Star Zodiac estate from @FakeConcern, which despite Evri trying their best to lose the package, eventually got delivered a couple of weeks back...

Me, suffering the Evri fear 😆

Anyway, the Zephyr is safely with me now, I have an idea for it which hasn't changed, however whilst sorting out some recent diecast purchases, I had an interesting thought.....

I paired it with this COE slide back transporter, which was in a job lot purchase from Vinted and which I was going to to strip for the wheels) but I think it will be perfect to go with the finished Zephyr......

Irregular sporadic progress updates on the above to follow 😆....

3,938 · October 31, 2025

does anyone have a cab or possible complete but scruffy Scammell tractor unit as I have a really nice condition chassis but no cab!!

like this

30,052 · October 31, 2025

15 minutes ago, matt79 said:

Back home after a few days away with the family - joys of half term - and have had time to fettle with some diecasts......

Firstly, I have (mostly) finished the Matchbox Ford A van rat rod, however I'm undecided on whether my choice of front wheels suits the model or not (currently using Ali Express sourced fake Hotwheels wheels)? 🤔

Also continued with my next project, the Lledo / Days Gone based custom wrecker truck project - still plenty to do with this one, but I'm happy with the way it's coming together (currently held together with some white tack, it's not chewing gum)....

I procured the bonnet-less Lone Star Zodiac estate from @FakeConcern, which despite Evri trying their best to lose the package, eventually got delivered a couple of weeks back...

Me, suffering the Evri fear 😆

Anyway, the Zephyr is safely with me now, I have an idea for it which hasn't changed, however whilst sorting out some recent diecast purchases, I had an interesting thought.....

I paired it with this COE slide back transporter, which was in a job lot purchase from Vinted and which I was going to to strip for the wheels) but I think it will be perfect to go with the finished Zephyr......

Irregular sporadic progress updates on the above to follow 😆....

Good stuff👍

What did the engine come from in the Model A?

Your little box is on its way too btw.

1,440 · October 31, 2025

10 minutes ago, danthecapriman said:

Good stuff👍

What did the engine come from in the Model A?

Your little box is on its way too btw.

The engine is from a hotwheels 32 ford coupe -

In fact the whole engine & interior tub from the HW fitted the MB van with some minor mods & trimming so I used it all (I fabricated the front chassis and axles though)...

I'll keep my eyes peeled for the package 👍

68,669 · October 31, 2025

Loving the rat rod stuff! Lone Star makes for a good Gasser as the bonnet is AWOL anyway

28,494 · October 31, 2025

Picked this up today.

Quite like the weathered look.

These are the rest of the set,the two hot rods were the most common,a few Mustangs left,but the Porsche and VW were nowhere to be found.

14,167 · October 31, 2025

11 hours ago, sierraman said:

What was that brown stuff?

I have no idea, however I can tell you that in about 1968 my dad found the corroded remains of one of my Corgi Monte Carlo Minis in the compost heap.

Kids do strange things.

4 hours ago, matt79 said:

Back home after a few days away with the family - joys of half term - and have had time to fettle with some diecasts......

Firstly, I have (mostly) finished the Matchbox Ford A van rat rod, however I'm undecided on whether my choice of front wheels suits the model or not (currently using Ali Express sourced fake Hotwheels wheels)? 🤔

Also continued with my next project, the Lledo / Days Gone based custom wrecker truck project - still plenty to do with this one, but I'm happy with the way it's coming together (currently held together with some white tack, it's not chewing gum)....

I procured the bonnet-less Lone Star Zodiac estate from @FakeConcern, which despite Evri trying their best to lose the package, eventually got delivered a couple of weeks back...

Me, suffering the Evri fear 😆

Anyway, the Zephyr is safely with me now, I have an idea for it which hasn't changed, however whilst sorting out some recent diecast purchases, I had an interesting thought.....

I paired it with this COE slide back transporter, which was in a job lot purchase from Vinted and which I was going to to strip for the wheels) but I think it will be perfect to go with the finished Zephyr......

Irregular sporadic progress updates on the above to follow 😆....

Love the Rat Rods!

After teasing me with having "plans" for the Zodiac, now you're teasing all of us with those before pics above! Looking forward with interest to the updates.

1,440 · October 31, 2025

29 minutes ago, FakeConcern said:

I have no idea, however I can tell you that in about 1968 my dad found the corroded remains of one of my Corgi Monte Carlo Minis in the compost heap.

Kids do strange things.

Love the Rat Rods!

After teasing me with having "plans" for the Zodiac, now you're teasing all of us with those before pics above! Looking forward with interest to the updates.

I just hope it turns out as planned 😄

1,440 · October 31, 2025

5 hours ago, bezzabsa said:

does anyone have a cab or possible complete but scruffy Scammell tractor unit as I have a really nice condition chassis but no cab!!

like this

Dont know if this is suitable?

https://www.vinted.co.uk/items/7446256327-matchbox-scammel-tractor

6,155 · October 31, 2025

Shops around here have been absolute dross for the last couple of weeks, trudged around 7 or 8 retailers and pegs are absolutely empty or being stocked with stuff from earlier this year. Seems the big supermarkets and the likes of B&M/ Home Bargains around here are concentrating less on diecast and more on flogging overpriced shiny plastic shit now that silly season is nearly upon us!

I never thought I'd be saying this a few years ago, but once again Aldi came to the rescue with some recent-ish Hot Wheels, Nothing new that hasn't already been covered on here, but a nice selection nonetheless, I thought.

Giulia looks great in this colour scheme,

Not sure if the F40 ever came in this colour, but it looks well on it,

Audi looks well fit in this colour scheme, love red interiors...

Obviously, no STHs to be seen of this one, but still a great casting,

Another good one.

Seems I have a delivery to look forward to opening, when I eventually park this truck up and get home. (Dog permitting, she's at that stage right now where everything she claps her eyes on is automatically 'hers'...)

6,722 · October 31, 2025

13 hours ago, Spottedlaurel said:

Acquired through the @bunglebus remote purchasing scheme:

Not crazy about the graphics on the Chaser but hopefully there'll be more versions to come. Primera is great.

Good to see a Majorette with wheels that look correct. The casting has that 'slightly too small' look of a more accurate 1/64, will be interesting to compare it to those I picked up at Jadlam last weekend.

Do you have to be on pip to get this scheme