Shite in Miniature II

[bunglebus]

I almost overlooked this one today

I thought it was just another of the Hot Rod Jeep descendants of many names;

but this is the old #72 jeep, as a Superfast, Never found one before

 

[bunglebus]

I am generally of the opinion that Ferraris are bought by people trying to compensate for a shortcoming somewhere in their lives.

However if you grew up in the 80s, you probably either had a poster of one of these, or drove it in Outrun, or watched a TV show with one in

[bunglebus]

Children of the 60s were probably more familiar with something like this

No big screen TV or sound system in this one

[Spottedlaurel]

14 hours ago, bunglebus said:

I almost overlooked this one today

You got me thinking, according to my dog-eared paper list apparently I have one (but I'm now wondering if I accidentally bought the non-Superfast version). Will try and dig it out today/tomorrow.

[Datsuncog]

A few new Hot Wheels from a restock in Tescotainer yesterday - because hey, with their near-perpetual 3-for-2 offer, if you can find one model you like you can probably find another, and then you're into OMG FREE CAR territory:

Skyline is a belter. Paint looks great in deep metallic copper:

I think this version of the Kenmeri Skyline looks rather better here on these larger wheels than with the smaller ones seen on other recent releases (like last year's Liberty Walk custom version). 

Tampo detailing to the rear slam panel is subtly done, adding the GT-R badging and picking out the lights. 

Base is also surprisingly detailed for a Hot Wheels model; usually they're a bit plain:

Sierra Cosworth in quasi- Mr Tomkinson Carpets colour was a bit too nice to pass up - and keeping with the pink theme, I had a Homer Simpson car previously when it was first launched, but then regretted selling it on a few years back. So, full circle. Same thing happened with the DeLorean DMC-12 too. 

Matchbox bin was full too, but think they're still on Mix C cases as there were none of the newer releases I'm still looking out for. But - in time, they'll likely turn up. 

[andy18s]

2 hours ago, Datsuncog said:

A few new Hot Wheels from a restock in Tescotainer yesterday - because hey, with their near-perpetual 3-for-2 offer, if you can find one model you like you can probably find another, and then you're into OMG FREE CAR territory:

Skyline is a belter. Paint looks great in metallic copper:

I think it looks rather better on these larger wheels than the smaller ones seen on recent releases (like last year's Liberty Walk version). 

Tampo detailing to the rear slam panel is subtly done, adding the GT-R badging and picking out the lights. 

Base is also surprisingly detailed for a Hot Wheels model; usually they're a bit plain:

Sierra Cosworth in quasi- Mr Tomkinson Carpets colour was a bit too nice to pass up - and keeping with the pink theme, I had a Homer Simpson car previously when it was first launched, but then regretted selling it on a few years back.

Matchbox bin was full too, but think they're still on Mix C cases as there were none of the newer releases I'm still looking out for. But - in time, they'll likely turn up. 

I had a similar situation arise not to long ago where my local Pepco store ( Pound land ) had a buy 2 get 1 free.

In other news more very cheap 1/18 projects have landed,the Trans Am is in need of an interior and repairs needed to the Landcruiser.

 

[mk2_craig]

Hey mini shite fans, I’d quite like one of these Matchbox XR2s, though haven’t looked too hard for any. I did find some 90s era Majorette cars in a box the other day, hoping somebody might be up for a swap? Will need to dig them out and take photos. 

[Snake Charmer]

Much like the Ascona 400. 👍

[sierraman]

4 hours ago, bunglebus said:

I am generally of the opinion that Ferraris are bought by people trying to compensate for a shortcoming somewhere in their lives.

However if you grew up in the 80s, you probably either had a poster of one of these, or drove it in Outrun, or watched a TV show with one in

I had one of those gold framed pictures of one with a black background. I think they were issued to you as you came out of the womb in the 80’s.

[MVX11V]

Had to get this mess for too much money because its missing from my MB 959 side quest collection.

Notoriously impossible to clean up graffic traffic. Chucked 10 minutes at it with some compound and alcohol and shoved some new graffic traffic stickeroos on it just so it doesn't make me want to vomit every time I see it with all my other nine feev nines.

It'll do as a place holder until the right one turns up.

[Datsuncog]

15 hours ago, mk2_craig said:

Hey mini shite fans, I’d quite like one of these Matchbox XR2s, though haven’t looked too hard for any. I did find some 90s era Majorette cars in a box the other day, hoping somebody might be up for a swap? Will need to dig them out and take photos. 

Matchbox have recently released a new 5-pack featuring a black Mk2 Fiesta - apparently Morrisons have them on their shelves at a good discount right now, so finding one of those might be your best bet. 

The red and green mainline versions are 2024 and early 2025 releases respectively, so they'd be harder to track down now in shops - eBay can sort you out though, at a price (about £7 posted for a carded green version and £15 for the red). 

I did pick up a fair few green ones as spares when they were current, but traded my last one on here a few months back, sorry! 

EDIT: £6.60 in Morrisons for the five-pack, per @ambassador84's post last weekend (and stolen pic):

Sainsbury's are also running a '2 for £12' offer on Matchbox five-packs at the minute, though I haven't seen this pack appear on my local's shelves yet.

Tesco and The Entertainer also likely to get them in eventually, Toymaster branches too (maybe).

[bunglebus]

11 hours ago, MVX11V said:

Had to get this mess for too much money because its missing from my MB 959 side quest collection.

Clean, original G.T.s are quite pricey, good job they're an easy resto

 

[bunglebus]

Different version of the Corgi Pug 205 Turbo just arrived, in lovely condition 

[MVX11V]

38 minutes ago, bunglebus said:

Clean, original G.T.s are quite pricey, good job they're an easy resto

 

Keep em peeled for a minter pliz. 959 is a tough one for me.

[danthecapriman]

A few recent ‘builds’ I’ve got going on.

Ive done a second Scammell Routeman, this one is a series 2 cab and a tanker. It’s the usual 3D printed cab and mashup of several IXO/Partwork trucks with some scratch built bits added as needed. Tanker body is just drying off after a coat of gloss varnish ready for the transfers to go on tomorrow hopefully. Pretty obvious which company it’ll be!

 
Partwork/IXO Bedford CF van has had its cab removed and converted into a chassis cab tipper. 
Rear cab wall is plastic card, layers of it to build up the shape then filler and sanding to smooth it out. Tipper bed is a spare from another model cut down to fit the CF. Chassis and wheels from a Russian GAZ van.

 

3D printed CAT loader is having some details painted in (seen at the back!). 
Partwork Leyland Comet has been stripped down (was a tanker) and had a spare bed from a Bedford TJ fitted, which was a surprisingly easy fit. A few more mods to do and it’ll become a modern 1:43 scale version of the old Dinky model next to it.

Still loads on the bench gradually being reassembled and finished off too. Not the most interesting of progress until they get finished though.

[Tenmil Socket]

I’ve bought this as a non runner off Vinted for £5. I’m going to put some batteries in it to see what’s what.

I only intend to flip it anyway…

 

[bunglebus]

2 hours ago, danthecapriman said:

progress

How's the Juniors Transit coming on?

[bunglebus]

I think I now have all the Majorette Hot Rods, with the arrival of these two

The Willys is where it all started, trying to replace my childhood one

[Christine]

Did you see the model  Range Rover restoration on bbc Repair Shop begining of the week?   The lady doing it made new plastic ladders , copper plated them and then nickel plated them ... Almost as shiney as chrome plate..    BBC i   Player , series 16   episode 1 . 

I went out for a fag   , i didn't see the  bit how she  first copper plated , but it looked bright  !   

[bunglebus]

Another package contained some interesting bits, even if they weren't what caught my eye. 

Corgi Horsebox is one of the earliest after the change from Husky, and it still has the sticker to prove it

Three minty ones also came along

It was actually this one I spotted...

This one's Chinese and unbranded, but that roofrack looks awfully familiar 

 

[Tenmil Socket]

1 hour ago, Tenmil Socket said:

I’ve bought this as a non runner off Vinted for £5. I’m going to put some batteries in it to see what’s what.

I only intend to flip it anyway…

 

Well, I put a set of crystals in the controller and the car and also added fresh batteries. The steering was working but not the motor. After a few minutes of poking around I found that the red wire to the motor had detached. It’s now working!

 

[danthecapriman]

4 hours ago, bunglebus said:

How's the Juniors Transit coming on?

Very well. Until I realised I actually don’t have an allen key small enough to fit the screws for the base! So I’ve ordered a set with some micro ones in. All the ones I’ve got are way too big.

I was going to use one of the bases from the donor’s you sent as my original one is quite worn and spattered with old paint but the bases are different between pickup and wrecker. I’ll clean up the original and paint it but probably use the best wheels from your donor’s as mine are pretty poor.

Im thinking of not going ‘full on’ with the details but going slightly further than Corgi did and just doing things like the grill & lights.

 

I spotted this at a local show the other day and thought of you😄

You must have a few Beetles laying around??

[bunglebus]

1 hour ago, danthecapriman said:

You must have a few Beetles laying around??

Not real ones sadly, but small ones are a positive infestation 

[danthecapriman]

Parcel this morning from @andy18s

Thank you very much for that sir, your a gentleman!

Please do let me know what to reimburse you and where to…

[ETCHY]

18 hours ago, danthecapriman said:

A few recent ‘builds’ I’ve got going on.

Ive done a second Scammell Routeman, this one is a series 2 cab and a tanker. It’s the usual 3D printed cab and mashup of several IXO/Partwork trucks with some scratch built bits added as needed. Tanker body is just drying off after a coat of gloss varnish ready for the transfers to go on tomorrow hopefully. Pretty obvious which company it’ll be!

 
Partwork/IXO Bedford CF van has had its cab removed and converted into a chassis cab tipper. 
Rear cab wall is plastic card, layers of it to build up the shape then filler and sanding to smooth it out. Tipper bed is a spare from another model cut down to fit the CF. Chassis and wheels from a Russian GAZ van.

 

3D printed CAT loader is having some details painted in (seen at the back!). 
Partwork Leyland Comet has been stripped down (was a tanker) and had a spare bed from a Bedford TJ fitted, which was a surprisingly easy fit. A few more mods to do and it’ll become a modern 1:43 scale version of the old Dinky model next to it.

Still loads on the bench gradually being reassembled and finished off too. Not the most interesting of progress until they get finished though.

 Great job.

One of those Comets would make a great basis for a "Hell Drivers" recreation, as the "parrot nose" Dodge's they used in the film were very similar.

[eddyramrod]

1 hour ago, ETCHY said:

 Great job.

One of those Comets would make a great basis for a "Hell Drivers" recreation, as the "parrot nose" Dodge's they used in the film were very similar.

Don't think that hasn't crossed my mind too!  Just need a shorter wheelbase and a higher-sided tipper body  

[bunglebus]

Saturday boot sale is back on (missed a few weeks I think). The usual guy who makes me skint is there, he's been noticeable by his absence from the one closest to me recently 

[bunglebus]

 Last things first, called into Tesco on my way home. Thought the Matchbox box contained the same recent mix as recently but there were surprises lurking. Got the Sprinter to make up the 3 for 2 if anyone wants it, side print only on this which feels slightly cheapskate 

Jeep is pretty smart though with full detail

This was the prize though, Cobra looks great in green

[ambassador84]

1 hour ago, bunglebus said:

 Last things first, called into Tesco on my way home. Thought the Matchbox box contained the same recent mix as recently but there were surprises lurking. Got the Sprinter to make up the 3 for 2 if anyone wants it, side print only on this which feels slightly cheapskate 

Jeep is pretty smart though with full detail

This was the prize though, Cobra looks great in green

Its crazy to see so many new Matchbox batches hitting the UK so fast!! Surely a good sign.

[MVX11V]

This fiat with black interior doesn't come about too often. I already have a nice one but this might tickle someone's bits.

MB Fiat abarth, black interior.

Seller refused an offer of a tenner btw. Counter of 11.50 + post.