Shite in Miniature II

[Junkman]

My selfless quest for Saving The Oceans from plastic rubbish continues.

 

[junkyarddog]

That little Porsche is nice.

 

No idea what the other is.

[sheffcortinacentre]

Big thanks to datsuncog for sorting the Eleanor models.

[Junkman]

That little Porsche is nice.

 

No idea what the other is.

 

A Maserati 200SI

[Datsuncog]

Market stall purchase, this morning.

 

 

With a bit of space cleared from the unexpectedly brisk diecast sales, I'm feeling I can start looking at the kind of models I would have bought 25 years ago, had they been available...

[Datsuncog]

Big thanks to datsuncog for sorting the Eleanor models.

 

Glad they got to you safely - still tons on the shelves, should anyone else fancy a couple?

 

Also - on reading the film plot synopsis on the back, I'm wondering whether getting the name of H.B. Halicki's character wrong on the packaging was the cause of them all ending up in a discount store?

 

 

Yeah, that should be 'Maindrian Pace', not 'Mandarin Pace'. That'll be someone's autocorrect, I'll wager.

 

I understand Denice Halicki is quite picky about her late husband's legacy.

[Mr Lobster]

^ Someone (Possibly here, possibly not) said that all the Greenlight Eleanors were seconds and that there were slight issues with them - possibly with the wheels / tyres although I could be imagining the whole thing. Its been a long week.

[junkyarddog]

One of my favourite modern(ish) Matchbox castings.

The Oldsmobile Vista cruiser.

Had to do a wheel swap on this as they were rusted solid.

The rest cleaned up nice though.

I didn't have it in this colour,So it's a welcome addition.

 

 

Next is this Majorette Renault 18.

Been after one of these for a while.

This one was a wreck,No paint and a hole in the roof.

It was originally yellow so I guess it was a taxi.

It does have a driver and a back seat passenger.

 

 

[junkyarddog]

Also just finished this Siku Opel Kadett,this was missing a wheel and had a damaged opening tailgate,I couldn't fix it so just bonded it in place.

The wheels came from a Majorette fantasy car,but if you squint they look like Rostyles!

 

Quick coat of paint later...

 

 

 

Not one of siku's finest castings it must be said.

[Conrad D. Conelrad]

More SPRAYING! Plus more FORGETTING ABOUT THE BASEPLATE so the wheels look shit! 

 

 

 

Not a very imaginative paint scheme here, but I like red ADOs. 

[carlo]

Hope you won't mind if I indulge in my latest passion, 1/43 American resin models:

 

 

1958 Pontiac Star Chief

 

 

1957 Imperial Southampton

 

 

1958 Buick Wagon

 

 

1958 Edsel Citation

 

 

1959 Oldsmobile

 

 

1960 Buick Le Sabre

 

 

1959 Mercury Park Lane

 

 

1957 Ford Fairlane

 

 

1956 Lincoln Premiere

 

 

1949 Packard Woody

 

 

1954 Buick Century

 

 

1954 Mercury Monterey

 

 

1952 Chevrolet Starline

[junkyarddog]

Some more recent finds,Zylmex Chevrolet panel van.

 

 

Budgie VW beetle.

 

 

 

[Junkman]

Hope you won't mind if I indulge in my latest passion, 1/43 American resin models:

 

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1958 Pontiac Star Chief

 

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1957 Imperial Southampton

 

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1958 Buick Wagon

 

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1958 Edsel Citation

 

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1959 Oldsmobile

 

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1960 Buick Le Sabre

 

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1959 Mercury Park Lane

 

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1957 Ford Fairlane

 

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1956 Lincoln Premiere

 

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1949 Packard Woody

 

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1954 Buick Century

 

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1954 Mercury Monterey

 

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1952 Chevrolet Starline

 

 

Approved.

[carlo]

There's more...

 

 

1963 Chrysler Turbine

 

 

1958 Rambler Custom

 

 

1960 Ford Thunderbird

 

 

1951 Studebaker

 

 

1959 Pontiac

 

 

1959 Chevrolet Impala

 

 

1960 Ford Starliner

 

 

1949 Cadillac Sedanette

 

 

1964 Ghia L6.4

 

 

1963 Ford Thunderbird

 

 

1960 Chrysler 300F

 

 

1959 Dodge Custom Lancer

 

 

1960 Dodge Polara

 

 

[Split_Pin]

Y0 JYD those are fantastic restos! Love the Vista Cruiser!

[Felly Magic]

More SPRAYING! Plus more FORGETTING ABOUT THE BASEPLATE so the wheels look shit! 

 

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Not a very imaginative paint scheme here, but I like red ADOs. 

 

What make is this? Not seen one before

[Conrad D. Conelrad]

What make is this? Not seen one before

 

 

Dinky #140. Originally a pale blue colour with red interior. 

[Felly Magic]

Ta, looks well

[junkyarddog]

Found this Lledo model today.

Love the Arthur Daley sign writing.

 

[Felly Magic]

I chopped a few of that Lledo wrecker castings up, and mated the rear body to EFE chassis with TK and Ergo cabs many moons ago. I'm doing a trade with a mate re my orange mk2 RS2000, I'm getting a silver Vanguards Mk2 Granada 2.8iS, aka Regan's motor in the Sweeney 2

[Frogchod]

I went to a modelling exhibition today, just happened on it as I was out at work, loads of good stuff there but sadly my phones memory is as fucked as mine so only got a few pics.

These are all scratch built models.

The Traction Avant was very impressive, all the lights worked, even the brake lights when the brake pedal was pushed. Also the horn worked on the button.

It was for sale for 800 euros.

I didn't have 800 euros on me so I slashed out 7.50 on a shoddy tin plate Mehari full of chocolate

[59Impala]

There's more...

 

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1963 Chrysler Turbine

 

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1958 Rambler Custom

 

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1960 Ford Thunderbird

 

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1951 Studebaker

 

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1959 Pontiac

 

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1959 Chevrolet Impala

 

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1960 Ford Starliner

 

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1949 Cadillac Sedanette

 

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1964 Ghia L6.4

 

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1963 Ford Thunderbird

 

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1960 Chrysler 300F

 

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1959 Dodge Custom Lancer

 

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1960 Dodge Polara

Also approved. Some gorgeous stuff there, I have some of those as I like Murrican cars. The black 59 Impala is super lovely but then I am somewhat biased as this 1:1 version has been hanging around in my life for some 29 years now. It used to have whitewalls and fender skirts too.

 

[carlo]

^^

 

Gorgeous, I'd love the real thing but for the moment have to make do with 1/43!

 

One day I will buy a 50/60s American V8, that much I know.

[quicksilver]

I has the sads. My parcel of diecast goodness from Datsuncog hasn't arrived yet so I can't spend my Sunday playing with them Fingers crossed it turns up on Monday as Royal Fail's tracking* is as useful as a cat flap in an elephant house - there is nothing between sent and delivered so I have no idea where it is.

[quicksilver]

In happier news, I'm catching up on the new Oxford Diecast plans released via Facebook last night and they've only gone and done a 1/76 Maxi! My prayers have been answered and I can't wait until it comes out towards the end of the year.

[bramz7]

Might have some stuff for sale soon, as I'm trying to free up some funds for other things.

Might have a Swampy MK3 Cortina amongst them, shall see what I have.

[RoadworkUK]

There was a box of treasure from Datsuncog waiting for me when I arrived home yesterday, and rather softened the blow of holiday's end. Beautifully packed, too. If Christmas is as rewarding I'll be very surprised.

 

Cheers Tim!

[Junkman]

The fruits of another GGG cooperation.

 

 

 

 

[junkyarddog]

That's delightfully shonky!

[Felly Magic]

That has a serious dose of the wobbles, well bought JM