Shite in Miniature II

[Frogchod]

Two more for restoration

Not sure what to do with the Safari, I might have a go at removing the roof rack.

In the background is another waterslide experiment, this time my old work van (RIP )

 

Any tips on window restoration before I order new from modelcarparts.com ?

[eddyramrod]

I've been putting the window sections in with the shells when I've been stripping paint; the caustic soda seems to work pretty well, especially if you "encourage" it a bit with an old toothbrush.

[Amishtat]

Just got home from a weekend away to find some more goodies awaiting. Thanks again Mr. Cog!

[Amishtat]

[junkyarddog]

Today's car boot sale find is this track by Triang.

 

 

 

 

I only bought it because I liked the box art.

 

Made in Northern Ireland by spot on.

 

It looks largely complete,the cars are in poor shape though.

[Frogchod]

Two more for restoration

Not sure what to do with the Safari, I might have a go at removing the roof rack.

In the background is another waterslide experiment, this time my old work van (RIP )

 

Any tips on window restoration before I order new from modelcarparts.com ?

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Saloon window restoration has been solved  by me being ham fisted and breaking it     Safari will  as original as I found some yellow paint

I'll have a go at restoring the Safari windows but I've ordered new glass in case I fark this up too.

Coming soon will be a car transporter towed by a modified Altaya Citroen U55, so if anyone is missing a Bedford TK tractor unit that'll be available soon for postage cost.

 

I'm not adding up what I just spent on the interweb, but I'm sure it's more than the booze that's loosened my wallet...

[Split_Pin]

Our own 320Touring has a fairly large and varied selection of 60s Corgis for sale which would be suitable for restoration. I can give him a nudge...

[sierraman]

Get him on this thread!

[Split_Pin]

The cars are currently at my place so if I have time I will take some photographs of them.

[Junkman]

Windows.

 

- If they aren't cracked, they are restorable.

 

- If there is paint on them, throw them into the Caustic Soda solution you stripped your bodies with. Note: Do NOT use paint stripper on them!

 

- If they are scratched, sand them with 400 grid sandpaper until completely smooth. Then with 600 grid. Yes, they will be milky then, but worry not.

 

- Regardless whether you sanded them or not, polish them using a Micro Mesh finishing kit.

 

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B003RTABUK/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

 

I know this is giving you sticker shock, but I had mine for at least ten years and countless windows and paint jobs

and - you guessed it - Norevs! - were polished with it. This shit is totes amazeballs and there isn't anything better, trust me on this.

 

 

- Once you have polished your windows, apply Future/Klear/Pledge acrylic floor polish with a soft brush. You can use the same stuff to seal your waterslide transfers.

[sheffcortinacentre]

I had that trik trak as a kid in the 70s.

[junkyarddog]

I had that trik trak as a kid in the 70s.

Was it any good?

 

Looking at the box art my one looks very 1960ish.

 

Some more from yesterday's finds....

Corgi wild honey dragster.

 

Norev mk3 Escort.

 

Majorette Ford Capri mk2.

I'm planning on painting it to match my real one,sans the rust!

 

Corgi Martin Walters Ford transit camper.

 

Matchbox VW Caddy.

 

Matchbox Rover SD1 with slidey sunroof.

 

Corgi and Hotwheels Ford transit wrecker.

Identical castings!

I guess they must have bought the rights from corgi.

 

Corgi Leyland fuel tanker.

 

 

[Felly Magic]

Mattel at one point owned Corgi, so no doubt half inched shedloads of castings, I've seen several appear as Hot Wheels over the years

[egg]

I'm in two minds whether to restore this one ex-Datsuncog, it's quite appealing as is

 

[mercrocker]

Hmmm....always a dilemma with a reasonably good model.   I tend to keep them until a better one comes along and then Ebay it for its newly appreciated value* that has accrued* since you bought it.   JYD's Wild Honey is a good case in point - much the same condition as mine which I would really like to re-do as a 60s drag car with some proper wheels and in-period decals.

[Junkman]

I'm in two minds whether to restore this one ex-Datsuncog, it's quite appealing as is

 

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Do not paint!

 

Only restore stuff in really bad condition. In fact, carefully select the worst example you can find, if you want to restore a model.

The worst example that's still restorable that is, which depends a bit on your skills. A deal breaker for me is for example broken castings.

There are people on here and out there who can do magic in recreating entire body sections, but God not gavet me this ability.

[Junkman]

Besides, you'd be amazed how well you can touch up models that are only slightly chipped.

Mix paint to match, touch it in with a small paint brush, then use the Micro Mesh finishing kit to blend it all together.

[egg]

I think I've done 5-6 models this summer, and I think they all justified it. However, it can become a production line, albeit one with BL productivity levels. I'll leave the Alfa!

[egg]

But...I might just tidy up the wheels so they are all silver in the same places.

[sheffcortinacentre]

I think it was a 60s toy.

Work best if the track pieces were fasten down as the cars could easily deflect them.

[junkyarddog]

I'm in two minds whether to restore this one ex-Datsuncog, it's quite appealing as is

 

With castings like this in reasonable shape I tend to just give them a good scrub with and old toothbrush and some soap and water.

Brings them up a treat.

 

Sometimes you can find a sharpie or similar felt tip in a close enough shade to touch up a few chips here and there,

or if you feel brave add some weathering/rust to them.

 

The choice is yours

[sierraman]

Most if the late Corgi Juniors stuff was rereleased as Hotwheels after it was released again under the Autocity banner in the early 1990's. Some of the stuff was actually better as Hotwheels, the wheels definitely were.

 

The old Autocity track was fantastic though.

[mercrocker]

I remember the Corgi Juniors Aston DB6 casting (which actually started life as a plastic-chassis Husky) still being in Tesco Multi-packs in the mid Nineties.   

[Junkman]

Today's car boot sale find is this track by Triang.

 

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I only bought it because I liked the box art.

 

Made in Northern Ireland by spot on.

 

It looks largely complete,the cars are in poor shape though.

 

If you think the cars are in poor shape, you haven't seen the skirting and the chair and sofa legs.

[Amishtat]

Possibly a stupid question, but how long does a car shell need to be in caustic soda to get the paint off? Never done one before and don't want to cock it up

[egg]

Between about 10-30 seconds in my limited experience.

[Amishtat]

Thanks egg, the ex-Datsuncog Impala taxi is in its component parts and an order has been placed with Steve Flowers so I'm itching to get stuck in

[egg]

So we had an old Lesney with a broken bonnet..

 

 

A new bonnet was sourced from Steve Flowers, and a fancy paint job was completed, but I Hoovered up the engine! A breaker was procured...

 

 

Engine transplant was completed, however it won't fit together quite right either leading to a permanently raised bonnet or gap betwixt base and rear of the body. Ummmm.

 

 

 

 

Methinks new bonnet is to blame.

[egg]

Some more fettling and now ready for glue and a couple of paint touch ups. Honestly, my paint jobs would not last long in the hands of a kid!

 

[sierraman]

That's great! Have you tried riveting the base, sometimes it works if you can drill accurately enough.