Shite in Miniature II

[Frogchod]

More waterslide experimentation. This time a replica of my old H van using a 1/24 Welly as a base.

As usual for me it's driving the graphics software that's been my main hassle hence there's a few errors.

I'm not that happy with the results close up but it looks ok from a distance. Much like the real van.

Apparently there's some fancy modelling solutions to apply to reduce silvering and to aid application over

uneven surfaces so I'll be trying them out on my next project.

First pic is the real van ,then the Welly, then my results.

[Felly Magic]

I've had incoming, including the 'not Sweeney, honest guv' Mk2 Granada 2.8iS pre facelift. The certificate mentions it chasing old Jaguars on the telly box, and that it was part of Ford's pres & promotional fleet. Cararamalamadamadingdong P38 & Bond Miserati Trans Turbot came from a fb group unboxed n cheap, Rangey had no lightbar, and the Mierable had no mirrors, my spares stash found a perfect fit lightbar, and the mirrors are a smidge too big, but meh. The Rangey also had a nonsense reg plate, but now has an 'Essix innit' reg number, looks nice sat with my other plod models. Eagerly await further chod  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Felly Magic]

That Citroen H looks the doggies whatsits, well done

[Junkman]

It's amazing!

Did you completely decal it, or did you paint it as well?

[Frogchod]

The yellow bits are paint. The Martinet graphics are lifted from the first photo of the original van. Other bits are just whatever I could find close enough in my graphics software. Next time I'll get left and right correct, maybe on 1/12 Norse.

[Frogchod]

The yellow bits are paint. The Martinet graphics are lifted from the first photo of the original van. Other bits are just whatever I could find close enough in my graphics software. Next time I'll get left and right correct, maybe on 1/12 Norev.

[Felly Magic]

I think you are selling yourself really short here FC, it looks brilliant to me, well done, raising my beer to you, which is a bottle of Old Speckled Hen, done for the Sherpa Sports Coupe & Cabriolet mob, aka an Autoshite beer LOL

[Split_Pin]

Nice job on the H indeed, I think it looks fantastic. That must be quite big in 1/24 scale.

[Frogchod]

Thanks Felly, as it happens I'm on Speckled Hen too ☺

[egg]

What is your preferred base plate reattachment solution folks? Say on this Corgi.

 

[Felly Magic]

2 part epoxy, or if being tight UHU or Bostik all purpose glues

[sierraman]

I drill it centrally and re rivet it. Or failing that I tap another thread and use a screw.

[Datsuncog]

Just as a small reminder folks, lists of the remaining Datsuncog diecast at super-special clearance prices have been posted on the Datsuncog thread - head over if you fancy a nosey.

 

http://autoshite.com/topic/30085-datsuncogs-heaps-digital-bootsale-150618-lil-thunder-sprung-diecast-clearout-conclusion/?p=1530876

[Felly Magic]

Something very wobbly and plastic that I wished I'd never sold, Stahlberg Ovlovlovlovlov 345GLS, must be about 10 years ago it left the fleet

 

 

 

[egg]

I drill it centrally and re rivet it. Or failing that I tap another thread and use a screw.

 

I think I need to drill down further, I only did far enough to get the original rivets out. Will try that first.

[bramz7]

 

Couple of Vanguards I own which I no longer want.

I was thinking £20 for the Capri, £20 for the Escort and £25 each for Granada and Cortina?

Or £75 all in.

[AndyW201]

I'll take the Granada please Bramz. Been after that one for ages.

[bramz7]

Cool, that's yours then! PM me and we can arrange payment etc

[Junkman]

What is your preferred base plate reattachment solution folks? Say on this Corgi.

 

IMG_20180615_143406.jpg

 

This.

[sheffcortinacentre]

I'll take the cortina please PayPal ok?

[bramz7]

Sure thing, PayPal preferred really.

[mercrocker]

2 part epoxy, or if being tight UHU or Bostik all purpose glues

 

Its what I do.   You can buy new rivet head mushrooms from Steve Flowers and the like which you can then glue over the hole.....

[155V6]

Any interest in this before it goes on eBay?.

It's a 1/18 Peugeot 406 V6 Coupe,bought when I thought I might get a real one.The model is in perfect condition,the box has a bit of wear.

£30 posted or make me an offer?

 

[bramz7]

If anyone wants the Escort and Capri above they can have them for £30 the pair?

[AndyW201]

Sam,I'll have them. Can you add them to the Granny please?

[egg]

If anyone wants both of these for cost of postage (say £3) for restoring or parts let me know.

 

[egg]

You can have this shovel nose as well for the same price (£3 for all 3)

 

 

[egg]

The above came from a Lesney stash at my folks, but these two I think I'll be keeping, and I might restore the Zodiac, as new bonnets seem to be available...

 

[egg]

So here's my restored taxi, I used some araldite on the base in the end, not the best re-spray, but new glass, new tyres and some sharpie brightwork...

 

[mercrocker]

Nice job....The casting had a long life and these early flat hub ones are noticeably sharper.