Shite in Miniature II

[Frogchod]

Apart from a few touch ups and finding the offside mirror I'm calling this Autoshite transporter done

It started life as a regular Corgi transporter and an Altaya Citroen U55 cattle truck.

This one, 9.99 from ebay:

Then I took it apart and got the hacksaw out.

Chassis shortened and an M4 screw adapted to fit the Corgi trailer mount.

Here's two recent repaints on board.

Here's the left overs to go in the "usefull one day" box.

[Guest Conan]

That's really nice... the recent Tomica Premiums have some excellent detail on them.

 

Do you have many in your collection?

 

This is my first Tomica Premium. Sadly, probably going to be my last for a while too. Everything with Premium label is very expensive if you buy them locally, this was given to me as a gift by a mate who was visiting Japan where they're incredibly well priced. (¥600, £4.20) Extremely good value for what they offer in my opinion.

 

I wanted AE92 Corolla Tomica Vintage Neo (for obvious reason) but the price by now is astronomical even in used condition because it's NLA. I ain't gonna pay £20 for 1:64 no matter how good they are or how much I want them.

 

I might start buying Majorette and Matchbox as those are also not too expensive and I only wanted shite anyway. I'd quite enjoy feeling like 8yo again. 

 

As for other diecasts, I do have a huge collection of them from years ago. But it's buried deep inside one of these stacked boxes where we store crap. I keep promising myself to dig them out again but keep pushing it. There are some other more recent purchases that I'll probably show later.

[mercrocker]

Apart from a few touch ups and finding the offside mirror I'm calling this Autoshite transporter done

It started life as a regular Corgi transporter and an Altaya Citroen U55 cattle truck.

This one, 9.99 from ebay:

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Then I took it apart and got the hacksaw out.

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Chassis shortened and an M4 screw adapted to fit the Corgi trailer mount.

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Here's two recent repaints on board.

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Here's the left overs to go in the "usefull one day" box.

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Brilliant!

[Christine]

Your old crocks will land tomorrow Trev

[Noel Tidybeard]

Will be dumping some USSR limo chod, Spot on and Corgi chod on eBay shortly.

 

spot on? tell us more

[Amishtat]

Will be dumping some USSR limo chod, Spot on and Corgi chod on eBay shortly.

Corgi? Tell me more

[Datsuncog]

Will be dumping some USSR limo chod, Spot on and Corgi chod on eBay shortly.

USSR limo chod, you say? Do go on...

 

 

 

(Sounds like you could potentially save yourself some Ebay fees and a great deal of hassle by posting 'em up here first.)

[Jon]

Just posted up some Siku stuff on the Miniature tat thread (is anyone still looking at that thread? Or best to post finds here?) and my want for some Siku is very strong. 

 

As a way to not actually help me at all, do any shiters want to post up pics of their Sikus? Must say my prime interest spans up to the early 90's, when they switched from the black wheels with white spokes. 

 

I know that if I see Junkman's collection, particularly his Transits, I'll be greener than all the grass we have round here....

[Datsuncog]

On 8/23/2018 at 7:19 AM, Jon said:

Just posted up some Siku stuff on the Miniature tat thread (is anyone still looking at that thread? Or best to post finds here?) and my want for some Siku is very strong. 

Mmm, those Siku are rather nice...

http://autoshite.com/topic/16797-miniature-ebay-tat/?p=1586388

 

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As a way to not actually help me at all, do any shiters want to post up pics of their Sikus? Must say my prime interest spans up to the early 90's, when they switched from the black wheels with white spokes. 

Most of my Siku were passed on to 155V6 and bramz7 earlier in the year, but that might not upset you too much as they were mostly '90s ones. They were really uncommon in my area, and so I never had many of them - most of the below were picked up while on holiday.

One place in Belfast (Leisure World) did start doing the bigger models in the mid-90s, and I really took a shine to the Mercedes Transporter with cars (slightly later than the one for sale, as no R5 or Escort). They were mega-expensive though, easily double the price of their Matchbox equivalents.

You'd asked me upthread if I could upload Siku catalogues from 1987 and 1988 - unfortunately I only have two, from 1981 and 1986. Could photograph the 1986 one for you, if that's any use?

[Jon]

Oooh yes, an '86 catalogue should have plenty of carryover models from 'my' era, so that'd be great! Don't rush though, there's bigger fish to fry in life. I've just paid more than I wanted to for a rather obscure catalogue from another toy brand, which I plan on uploading, when it turns up.

 

That VW Trekker looks great!  In fact, that Fiesta in your photo looks pretty nice - all of a sudden, I'm seeing the 90's Sikus in a different light, now. Certainly compared to their modern stuff, which is pretty crappy.

 

I did actually have a few 90's Sikus, including a red 1303 and a white convertible one, both with the earlier wheels. Also had a Fahrschule Mk3 Golf with the modern wheels and I think I also had that turquiose(ish) T4 van, too. 

 

I'm thinking in hindsight that I may bid on one or two of those Sikus on Trademe, certainly if no-one else on here is too fussed on having them in their lives. I'm currently highest bidder on one which has had very few viewings (not from this seller), so I'm hopeful it stays hidden.

[mercrocker]

 

 

 

Most of my Siku were passed on to 155V6 and bramz7 earlier in the year, but that might not upset you too much as they were mostly '90s ones. They were really uncommon in my area, and so I never had many of them - most of the below were picked up while on holiday.

 

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When are you going to start selling these AS advent calendars?

[Datsuncog]

Yeah, I really liked that Fiesta - an unusual model of a very common car, and similar to one a friend bought new.

I've decided to look out for a 1/43 Minichamps version, to fit in with the rest of the collection!

The VW T4 came from a toy shop in Bath around 1992, if memory serves... I especially liked it as it was completely plain. Matchbox and the like always felt a need to plaster commercial vehicles with liveries and logos; this one was just the model. Its realism meant it lived on a railway diorama for many years, so avoided being chucked in the bucket with all my other Matchbox/Corgi/Majorette and stayed reasonably clean!

The Trekker was a 50p charity shop find not that long ago; missing its hood but otherwise ok. The Audi A6 is, I gather, pretty rare in that pale yellow shade but it looked a bit odd and I never warmed to it that much.

But! I'll get that '86 catalogue snapped and posted. Also the couple of Siku that I opted to keep...

[Datsuncog]

When are you going to start selling these AS advent calendars?

 

Now that would have been a top idea... 24 diecasts of rubbish cars, one behind a door each day, just in time to ship for mid-November... sadly nearly all my minishite has been rehomed, but maybe someone else with a load of so-so Matchbox/Corgi etc may wish to step up...?

[mercrocker]

 

 

 

 

 

I may be able to make this happen!     Leave it with me, chaps....

[sierraman]

Siku VW LT

[mercrocker]

OK.  Plan hatched, necessaries in motion.   There will be an announcement forthcoming but not for a while as I do not wish to mention the C word or the D month again for a good few weeks.   Rest assured, there will be an exciting opportunity for all A/S toy-fondlers in a few weeks time.....

 

 

 

 

 

 

[mercrocker]

Your old crocks will land tomorrow Trev

 

They have! 

 

 

 

 

Many thanks.  Top Autoshiter.   Will blag from again, etc.

[Christine]

The back seat was rattling about on one, but it looked like it had never been opened and i didn't want to tear the box, I left it for you to repair 

[egg]

As mentioned in the news, I was in France/Belgium for 24 hours (a funeral). Time for chod hunting? Non. Time for plastic Norev hunting? Non. Time for Hachette part-work purchase? Oui.

 

[egg]

I bought this liquid chrome pen as an alternative to the silver sharpie

 

 

Got an old Corgi guinea pig

 

 

The results? 7/10, different look, worth a try.

 

 

 

[Datsuncog]

Apart from a few touch ups and finding the offside mirror I'm calling this Autoshite transporter done

 

I know others have said it too, but that really does look bloody brilliant.

 

Top marks for the build and finish, and the fact that it's in full forum livery is a very pleasant cherry on top. Enjoy!!

[andy18s]

A guy at my work asked me if i wanted a box of model cars. Never one to refuse he turned up with them yesterday.

 

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Fiat Multipla

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Nissan Prairie

 

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Citroen DS

 

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Autoshite coloured Range Rover

 

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Over 80 cars.....Mrs Doug is so happy for me...

Range Rover looks tidy....

[Felly Magic]

I have been busy with the screwdriver, craft knife & glue again, warning, contains MOAR LARDURZ

 

 

 

Shit shot taken by me circa 1986 on my Boots 110 camera (remember them?), it's our old 1200L  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[mercrocker]

Your detailing lift those models nicely, Felly.   As does the stage dressing!  

[mercrocker]

The back seat was rattling about on one, but it looked like it had never been opened and i didn't want to tear the box, I left it for you to repair 

 

TADTS....

[Felly Magic]

Re the clown face Festers, I have one in 5 door flavour I got from egay a while back MOAR chod arrived today, a less than fourteen quid (with shipping) Vanguards VOKZORL KARLTUN in CDX flava

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[eddyramrod]

I'm sitting here enjoying Casino Royale (1967) for the umpteenth time, and it's just struck me that the Bond partwork series hasn't yet included any of the cars featured...

Bedford CA milk float anyone?

[Junkman]

The '67 Casino Royale is not part of the regular 007 Franchise, that's why.

 

Anyway, some Matchboxes have been obtained.

 

 

 

This one is IMO way too clean to be restored:

 

 

 

 

This one retains its lid:

 

 

 

 

This one retains its tow bar:

 

 

 

 

 

This one has quite a dented sill:

 

 

And some wheel damage:

 

 

 

This is the version with the separate baseplate, hence restorable:

 

 

 

 

And this one is complete with doors:

 

 

 

[eddyramrod]

The '67 Casino Royale is not part of the regular 007 Franchise, that's why.

I know, but some of the models they have produced are a bit tenuous, so if they're trying to appeal to completists they should do it properly, shouldn't they?

 

Nice haul btw, I particularly like the Impala and the Bedford.

[Junkman]

I know, but some of the models they have produced are a bit tenuous, so if they're trying to appeal to completists they should do it properly, shouldn't they?

They would have to obtain a separate licence from Columbia just for that.

Hardly feasible for a small number of models that probably won't even appeal that much to the mainstream 007 nerds.

 

 

Nice haul btw, I particularly like the Impala and the Bedford.

Cheers m8. The Bedford is rather fucked, though.