Shite in Miniature II

36,930 · January 11

Id recommend a Humbrol 'clear' type of brush paint. Goes on really well in my opinion.

28,394 · January 11

3 hours ago, bunglebus said:

There's not really a lot about Matchbox, it's just short stories, quizzes etc really

Big Geordie of Butterwell sounds like a character from Viz!!

15,351 · January 11

5 hours ago, bunglebus said:

Bought this off Vinted

Still got that annual from when I got it as a gift one Christmas.

7,464 · January 11

If anyone is after these £5.99 in Home Bargains, they only had this set in.

I guess the 2000GT and Supra sold like hot cakes.

68,180 · January 12

Lupo tidied up and new headlights made

6,996 · January 12

47 minutes ago, bunglebus said:

Lupo tidied up and new headlights made

How did you do the headlights?

29,825 · January 12

Today is one of those days where you question why you have the hobby you do!

Paint is all on, glazing has had all the printed bars polished off. I can’t put off the transfers anymore😄

US AIR FORCE and serial number are all individual figures!

68,180 · January 12

1 hour ago, Tenmil Socket said:

How did you do the headlights?

Kristal Klear

I'm still not 100% convinced it's not just a small, expensive pot of PVA glue, but it works - will do small windows too

68,180 · January 12

Picked up a few parcels on my back from work, starting with this unusual version of the '33 Willys Street Rod (or is it the "Streey Rod" error base?)

Boxed BMW (non towbar version)

With collector card

Another unusual version of a common casting

This was a bit of a bust, very cheap Corgi Escort van (and a lorry), but I didn't notice the broken screen. I don't really collect these if anyone wants them?

Mercury Porsche 917 is very nice in Gulf colours

It dawned on me recently that my niece example of the colour changing '57 Chevy is another one my ex-wife retained, so I bought a replacement

One of my purchases was mostly junk, with a few jems within. This one's a bit of a shame, it might be possible to straighten this Mercedes out though

Corgi boat

Summer Toyota Crown

This was what I spotted though, these early Majorette VW T2 vans with the swage line intact are quite hard to track down. One day I'll find one of the legendary metal tailgate examples

28,394 · January 12

7 minutes ago, bunglebus said:

Another unusual version of a common casting

First time seeing that Livery was here!

12,812 · January 12

I've got the 2 different castings Ford model A s . Its been noted on here before i think ?

12,812 · January 12

And a ' New' 68 chevy van , a 2cv , and a SS Jag

29,825 · January 12

Done! Thank god.

Both sides too. There’s a bit of variation in where the real ones went so I’ve just put them on a nice flat area. I’ve seen some put on over the raised rib bits on the sides of the buses, no idea why when there’s so much flat bodywork!
They all vary for being straight and level too so I’ve not gone too mad keeping mine perfect. Some of the real ones are really wonky. Government pay and all that I guess!

Did some other transfers while I was at it too, they’re all drying off overnight now then some varnish over them tomorrow.

Did the sunroof I needed tinting grey too. In the end I mixed up some clear varnish and a hint of black. Looks ok so far but once it’s dry tomorrow we’ll see.

31,119 · January 12

I just posted this pic...

...in the Dead Pool thread, to illustrate my King And Castle SD1 to which I alluded. So, clockwise from the white one, we come to Dirty Den's brown one from early EastEnders, that he sold to Ali The Caff; then a really nice unmolested example as Corgi intended; the blue SD1 that Den bought to replace the brown one; and finally the yellow one used by John Steed and George Cowley.

And finally today, Terry Scott's Tara Green Princess from Terry And June.

29,825 · January 12

28 minutes ago, eddyramrod said:

I just posted this pic...

...in the Dead Pool thread, to illustrate my King And Castle SD1 to which I alluded. So, clockwise from the white one, we come to Dirty Den's brown one from early EastEnders, that he sold to Ali The Caff; then a really nice unmolested example as Corgi intended; the blue SD1 that Den bought to replace the brown one; and finally the yellow one used by John Steed and George Cowley.

And finally today, Terry Scott's Tara Green Princess from Terry And June.

Nice job on those Eddy. Tara Green is a really lovely colour!

Some familiar faces lurking in the back too!😄

68,180 · January 12

2 hours ago, Christine said:

I've got the 2 different castings Ford model A s . Its been noted on here before i think ?

Yes only the very first had the spare wheel carrier, that next release you have was the same colours, no spare wheel or windows for some reason

6,650 · January 12

8 hours ago, bunglebus said:

Picked up a few parcels on my back from work, starting with this unusual version of the '33 Willys Street Rod (or is it the "Streey Rod" error base?)

Boxed BMW (non towbar version)

With collector card

Another unusual version of a common casting

This was a bit of a bust, very cheap Corgi Escort van (and a lorry), but I didn't notice the broken screen. I don't really collect these if anyone wants them?

Mercury Porsche 917 is very nice in Gulf colours

It dawned on me recently that my niece example of the colour changing '57 Chevy is another one my ex-wife retained, so I bought a replacement

One of my purchases was mostly junk, with a few jems within. This one's a bit of a shame, it might be possible to straighten this Mercedes out though

Corgi boat

Summer Toyota Crown

This was what I spotted though, these early Majorette VW T2 vans with the swage line intact are quite hard to track down. One day I'll find one of the legendary metal tailgate examples

Make the escort post van into a MK4 royal nail replica.

28,394 · January 13

Decided to have a bit of fun detailing the red Mk1 Cortina.

Not a fan of the flat red paint,so a coat of clear was on the cards.

Painted the grille,and added some chrome.

New gemstone headlamps and taillamps,chromed exhaust and a bit of tape for the rear number plate.

Quite pleased with the result.

31,119 · January 13

Larger Eddy approves!

12,812 · January 13

Charity jamboree bag £5.. 3 or5 shit ones, the rest excellent cond hotwheels , and a 1 43rd hotwheels Ferarri f50 excellent condition

29,825 · January 13

Old Lesney Zephyr looks to scrub up well.

26,020 · January 14

This is not old is it?

https://es.wallapop.com/item/cartel-dinky-toys-by-meccano-ltd-1218637309

68,180 · January 14

Probably a repop or a "vintage" creation off AliExpress or the like

68,180 · January 14

Mere months after they arrived in USA shops, Majorette finally added the new wave of the Collection series to their website, I selected these two

36,930 · January 14

Big Saab arrived, its great!

3,344 · January 14

I had one of those 900's years ago.

Loved how the bonnet opened like the real thing!

68,180 · January 14

Picked up some Hot Wheels 10 packs today, some I'll sell on and some I'll keep. New colour of Cobra caught my eye

Modern Vette

Which isn't as nice as the older one

However for some reason this one doesn't seem to illuminate the headlights when you shine a torch under that circle on the base

The blue, and I think silver versions do this

Quite what's been changed I don't know as that should be a part of the clear window/light unit.

In the post came a quartet of Volkswagens. The usual Corgi, must customise one of these eventually

Very nice example of the luggage elevator T1

And the terrible Matchbox camper

This one's a little more unusual, CKO T2 in promotional getup

I do like a lithographed interior

This one just has CKO on the base, perhaps slightly odd as a code 2...

As another boxed one I have is marked as a replica

A mystery!

1,652 · January 15

This just arrived today:

Goes well with the other one I bought last month!

68,180 · January 15

Wandering around town today, remembered there's a market stall on Thursday with various bric a brac including diecasts. Dug this pretty decent Corgi Mustang out

Complete right down to the dog

Waiting for me at home was a box of the best condition Almes I've found yet

Merc has mysteriously glued shut doors, and after a recent traumatising experience releasing a jammed door on an unusual diecast that went horribly wrong, I may leave alone

Seems to have had the moths at it too

I wish I knew more about the brand, many look like oversized Majorettes and the majority have unmarked bases other than the car make and model, so finding them in the first place isn't always easy