Shite in Miniature II

[bunglebus]

That's a Gulch Stepper, bases on the Dodge Rampage

 

I was looking at one of those Sze vans on eBay but it was missing the rear door, one of a few I haven't found yet

[Tenmil Socket]

1 hour ago, bunglebus said:

That's a Gulch Stepper, bases on the Dodge Rampage

 

I was looking at one of those Sze vans on eBay but it was missing the rear door, one of a few I haven't found yet

Happy to do some swappage? 

[bunglebus]

28 minutes ago, Tenmil Socket said:

Happy to do some swappage? 

Sure 😁

[Datsuncog]

On 17/01/2026 at 12:14, eddyramrod said:

@Datsuncog blue Jag and white Cherokee please!  And if you want a green Mini or two, I've got three Aldis within reach where I'm pretty sure I can get one.

Blue Jag secured for you Eddy - he didn't have any more of the white Cherokees today, sorry. 

Market was pretty empty this morning - seems a few traders are taking a break. 

The Antiques Shitshow had some new stuff! Really nice items, too. 

"They're all priced on the back," called the stallholder when he clocked me eyeing them up. "They're half the price they're going for online!"

Mmm... £50 for the Corgis, £75 for the Dinkys, £18 for the Matchbox helicopter (in a squashed box). 

O RLY? 

Now, I would definitely have splurged £25 on a clean boxed Corgi 490 Touring Caravan (I've already got a loose one - they're common enough finds when paired with a car, but the standalone version was never a big seller and wasn't offered for long), and a quick squizz online indicates that's about the going rate:

But not for £50, no. 

I don't know where he's looking if he thinks he's seeing these for £100... nice enough items, but the price ain't right. 

Not even Alan's magic 50p tray could lift things much today:

Yeah, all a bit scanty. 

Ah well. Happy Friday anyway, kids. 

[Tenmil Socket]

9 minutes ago, bunglebus said:

Sure 😁

👍🏻👌

Haven’t you got a couple of other bits put aside for me?

[bunglebus]

Remembered another colour trial I have

K-17 Low-Loader in odd colours, definitely not repainted 

[quicksilver]

1 hour ago, Datsuncog said:

Blue Jag secured for you Eddy - he didn't have any more of the white Cherokees today, sorry. 

Market was pretty empty this morning - seems a few traders are taking a break. 

The Antiques Shitshow had some new stuff! Really nice items, too. 

"They're all priced on the back," called the stallholder when he clocked me eyeing them up. "They're half the price they're going for online!"

Mmm... £50 for the Corgis, £75 for the Dinkys, £18 for the Matchbox helicopter (in a squashed box). 

O RLY? 

Now, I would definitely have splurged £25 on a clean boxed Corgi 490 Touring Caravan (I've already got a loose one - they're common enough finds when paired with a car, but the standalone version was never a big seller and wasn't offered for long), and a quick squizz online indicates that's about the going rate:

But not for £50, no. 

I don't know where he's looking if he thinks he's seeing these for £100... nice enough items, but the price ain't right. 

Not even Alan's magic 50p tray could lift things much today:

Yeah, all a bit scanty. 

Ah well. Happy Friday anyway, kids. 

£75 for that Silver Jubilee bus? ROFL. I've got a boxed one of those I bought at a show for £6. That one's missing the cardboard insert and mine isn't so I think I got the better deal.

[Tenmil Socket]

This guy has got the fattest fingers I have ever seen!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d5xF8MSVq-M

 

[FakeConcern]

22 minutes ago, Tenmil Socket said:

This guy has got the fattest fingers I have ever seen!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d5xF8MSVq-M

 

Makes his work all the more impressive!

[bunglebus]

Found the matching El Segundo to the XL. Think I may have sold the grey Skyline at some point

In the post came boxed hot rod Matchbox Ford Model As

I also tracked down a pretty decent SuperKings Roller, fairly hard to find without broken or missing bits it seems - a few have popped up for sale recently though

Steering wheel appears to be what Jasper Carrot referred to as a leather bound shirt button

Proper Rolls wheels are a nice touch

[Tenmil Socket]

Please watch this!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qqw634PFSs8

[FakeConcern]

58 minutes ago, Tenmil Socket said:

Please watch this!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qqw634PFSs8

That was great, but poses more questions than it answers at least for me!

How did he get the glazing so clear and sparkling?

How did he do the yellow sun strip on the windscreen?

How did he do the leopard skin effect on the seats?

 

Also if I was being critical (and I am) I would question the positioning of the rear number plate and the choice of black rear lights.

 

Overall I loved it and thanks @Tenmil Socket for posting this!

 

[danthecapriman]

3 hours ago, bunglebus said:

Found the matching El Segundo to the XL. Think I may have sold the grey Skyline at some point

In the post came boxed hot rod Matchbox Ford Model As

I also tracked down a pretty decent SuperKings Roller, fairly hard to find without broken or missing bits it seems - a few have popped up for sale recently though

Steering wheel appears to be what Jasper Carrot referred to as a leather bound shirt button

Proper Rolls wheels are a nice touch

Nice find on the Roller. I had one exactly the same as that. The grill and headlights fell out of it very quickly though.

Get a bit of wax under that wing, you’ve got some rust blistering up!😄

[bunglebus]

2 hours ago, FakeConcern said:

How did he get the glazing so clear and sparkling?

How did he do the yellow sun strip on the windscreen?

Lots of wet and dry then polish, and possibly some self shining floor polish.

The yellow strip is probably paint, there are clear tints in the little tins or aerosol, I bought a couple recently to recreate the Spectraflame effect on early Hot Wheels

[Spottedlaurel]

23 hours ago, bunglebus said:

Quite possibly, I'm not well versed on slot cars but I bought a few sets at the toy fair as there's nothing out there for customising Speed Kings etc. 

Other thought that occured to me is model kit parts, I might have a few odds and ends kicking about but @Spottedlaurel might be the guy to ask

@dan95x I'd be looking at older 1/43 F1/sports racers for small diameter but wide wheels. The sort of thing that would £2-3 in tatty condition at a toy fair.

[Christine]

8 hours ago, bunglebus said:

Lots of wet and dry then polish, and possibly some self shining floor polish.

 

Halfords don't like this ,but they can't stop you..!

[Spottedlaurel]

This week's diecast arrivals:

This batch with thanks to @bunglebus. Have started seeing the 4Runner myself, but not the 300ZX. One of the RAVs has been donated to Miss SL and her BF, although their one-time plan of buying a 1:1 Mk1 has been scotched by getting the Satna Fe.

This lot came from Japan. The Civic has various alternative parts, will hopefully have a play with that sometime this weekend. Don't recall seeing the HWs set here, though it seems a few are available on eBay etc.

I got them as 'bonus' items within the £135 duty free allowance with these 1/24 plastic purchases:

The older Laurel is a newly-tooled release that only came out last year, great that they're having a go at stuff like this. The C34 completes a run of every generation of Laurel that is readily available at a sensible price. There is also the original C30 model from 1968-72, but unless there any obscure older Japanese kits I have never seen that one recreated in 1/24 plastic.

Pre-wired distributor was a random eBay purchase. Never tried one of them before.

[bunglebus]

Coming soon?

 

[sierraman]

3 minutes ago, bunglebus said:

Coming soon?

 

Probably not I think, they seem to get scooped up befofe they even hit the shelves. Plus Poundland is the only consistent supplier now, I’ve yet to see an SC in their boxes. 

[bunglebus]

The new toy shop in Basildump always seems to be very well stocked, if a little expensive. No surprise half price cars at the till today, but it was nice to find an older Matchbox mix and nab this SVX

Plus a Silverline BMW

Waiting at the shop were various packages containing some old shite. This one was hiding in a job lot and I bought it just to work out what on earth it is. Kenner Fast 111 BMW

I reckon Corgis small size Rancho is better than the Matchbox with the hinged upper tailgate. Should that top bit have been painted?

Bigger bits include a Tin's Toys 49 Ford, really just as I was nostalgic for one I had many moons ago

Triple carbs are period correct 

As is white tuck 'n' roll interior 

Majorette Hot Rods are not especially common, I snap these up if they appear for sale

[ETCHY]

4 hours ago, bunglebus said:

Coming soon?

 

That's mega

[sheffcortinacentre]

14 hours ago, Spottedlaurel said:

@dan95x I'd be looking at older 1/43 F1/sports racers for small diameter but wide wheels. The sort of thing that would £2-3 in tatty condition at a toy fair.

The super kings/speedkings foxbody Mustang  I used the complete base plus other bits to make a rep of the mid 70's super saloon MK3.

might need two sets of frts as there smaller

[Burnside]

After mentioning about a Schabak Sierra, via the Miniature Ebay tat thread.

It reminded me about this previous purchase, which I'd shown ages ago.

At the time I replaced the missing light and broken door, with spares I had. 

Since then I've done a few odds and ends. Decided as it's already a little play worn, to keep with that theme.

The O/S rear arch had a dent in the casting. So I've deliberately added the brighter red and some rust. Front door has now been replaced with a previously hand painted one. Which I luckily had, from another broken Schabak Sierra! 

The wheels were a bit wonky, so for now I've added these from a Solido Citroen ZX. Thought it would give the look of some universal wheel trims.

Interior been painted grey and I've detailed the engine bay. Then added some modern French plates I had.

Not great, but then it wasn't meant to be.

Also I have this tatty Gama Cavalier. Which I'm thinking of trying to have ago at weathering, or maybe just give it a repaint and make it nice.

 

[FakeConcern]

8 hours ago, Burnside said:

After mentioning about a Schabak Sierra, via the Miniature Ebay tat thread.

It reminded me about this previous purchase, which I'd shown ages ago.

At the time I replaced the missing light and broken door, with spares I had. 

Since then I've done a few odds and ends. Decided as it's already a little play worn, to keep with that theme.

The O/S rear arch had a dent in the casting. So I've deliberately added the brighter red and some rust. Front door has now been replaced with a previously hand painted one. Which I luckily had, from another broken Schabak Sierra! 

The wheels were a bit wonky, so for now I've added these from a Solido Citroen ZX. Thought it would give the look of some universal wheel trims.

Interior been painted grey and I've detailed the engine bay. Then added some modern French plates I had.

Not great, but then it wasn't meant to be.

Also I have this tatty Gama Cavalier. Which I'm thinking of trying to have ago at weathering, or maybe just give it a repaint and make it nice.

 

Love those, they look just the right amount of shonky, it's so easy to over do it! That ramp is great too, I usually have an Inter Cars Saab displayed on a ramp, but not a sophisticated one like yours, just an old Crescent one I picked up at a toy fair.

Thanks for your PM @Burnside, I have now replied.

 

[danthecapriman]

8 hours ago, Burnside said:

After mentioning about a Schabak Sierra, via the Miniature Ebay tat thread.

It reminded me about this previous purchase, which I'd shown ages ago.

At the time I replaced the missing light and broken door, with spares I had. 

Since then I've done a few odds and ends. Decided as it's already a little play worn, to keep with that theme.

The O/S rear arch had a dent in the casting. So I've deliberately added the brighter red and some rust. Front door has now been replaced with a previously hand painted one. Which I luckily had, from another broken Schabak Sierra! 

The wheels were a bit wonky, so for now I've added these from a Solido Citroen ZX. Thought it would give the look of some universal wheel trims.

Interior been painted grey and I've detailed the engine bay. Then added some modern French plates I had.

Not great, but then it wasn't meant to be.

Also I have this tatty Gama Cavalier. Which I'm thinking of trying to have ago at weathering, or maybe just give it a repaint and make it nice.

 

Love those! Great job on the Sierra too, fortunate you found the spare door.

I fixed up this Schabak Orion last year. 
Found in a job lot of other junkers with various scratches and the windscreen missing. Fully repainted to look like my old 1.4GLX with a windscreen made out of the curved neck of an old soap bottle! 
Just needs a tail light now but I’ll probably have to make it as I’m having no luck finding a replacement.

[bunglebus]

Miss Bunglebus requested that I find all her Lupos from various boxes in the loft

[FakeConcern]

13 minutes ago, bunglebus said:

Miss Bunglebus requested that I find all her Lupos from various boxes in the loft

That's very impressive!

I'm now wondering how many Volvo C30s and Citroen C4 VTS models I have.

[Split_Pin]

On 23/01/2026 at 12:54, bunglebus said:

My memory is getting worse, who wants tatty Bburagos? Got this here for postage cost anyway

@Split_Pin

Cheers Rich, I've found myself somewhat oversubscribed on the Bburago side of things lately.

[danthecapriman]

A couple off the work bench today.

International Loadstar bus. 
It’s had a few coats of different weathering shades and some panel line shade then all the lights touched in with Tamiya clear orange/red as appropriate. 
Considering the cluster fu*k that happened to this model, I’m actually pretty happy with how it’s come out.

 
My old Fester is done too, apart from the number plates.  
Good to have a model of my old Ghia - gone but not forgotten! 
I can’t find any wheels so it’ll have to stay on these for now at least. 

 
Onwards now… dunno what to but I’ll find something!

[eddyramrod]

That Modena Green Cortina looks lust like the "before" pic of mine from 1991!