Junkman Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 Anyway, there has been some Rextoys purchase. I think it's the only sixteen cylinder I currently own. Sudsprint, MarvinsMom, vulgalour and 7 others 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junkman Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 Some accuse me of just buying stuff and hoarding it in my model mausoleum.They are wrong, however.I have been a busy bee and restored two more of the ex Eddyramrod wares. Firstly the Kennel Club Ford Pickup. It's a modification of this tooling: Apart from altering the body mould, they scrapped the interior and made the window bit tinted in lieu.I am now looking for another shonky example of the original pick up, so I can use its clear part and interior to pimp my kennel truck. I also tried to make the E Type uglier than it is by default, which turned out to be impossible. Semi broken rim to be replaced once I sourced a Döner wreck. egg, eddyramrod, Christine and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junkman Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 There seems to be a trend to amputate the Fiat's roofrack, something I was contemplating for a long time. But seeing it actually being executed by many*, I did the polar opposite, ordered the replacement luggage from Steve Flowers and did my straightest restoration hitherto. Did you know that this model shares its interior with the Ford Corsair? If it doesn't, I have a factory error here. vulgalour, MarvinsMom, mercrocker and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junkman Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 Some may remember that I acquired this a while ago. Well, I can't say it was an easy task and it fought me all the way, prompting me to use language a lot, something, as you know, I normally would never do.It now looks like this: Not two toning it despite Spot On did that even on much humbler wares must be the pinnacle of arrogance.That I was told not to two tone it by Junkdaughter #2, who has a keen eye for shapes and colours, has self evidently nothing* to do with it. eddyramrod, Cardinal Wolseley, Datsuncog and 12 others 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vulgalour Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 Thank you for painting that RR metallic pink and managing to do so in a shade that isn't reminiscent of a Certain Sort Of Person. eddyramrod and Junkman 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junkman Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 Yeah, I didn't want it to look like anything Lady Penelope would own. eddyramrod 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddyramrod Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 Apart from altering the body mould, they scrapped the interior and made the window bit tinted in lieu.I am now looking for another shonky example of the original pick up, so I can use its clear part and interior to pimp my kennel truck.I'm slightly amazed you failed to spot any of the several shonky Ford pickups I have here. I can help, as Billy Swann sang. Junkman and Skizzer 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorRetro Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 Junkman, do you use a paintbrush or spray for those? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junkman Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 Do they really look so bad that brush paint can be presumed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junkman Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 I'm slightly amazed you failed to spot any of the several shonky Ford pickups I have here. I can help, as Billy Swann sang. I haven't failed to spot them, it merely didn't occur to me that I have a requirement. eddyramrod 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amishtat Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 Cheers again Egg for posting that list of toyfairs in Essex and Kent, just been to one with Amish Snr. Purchases were made, photos later. egg 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junkman Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 I want to R16 to a toy fair in France this year. Who is in? Frogchod, can you make any recommendations by any chance? Frogchod and eddyramrod 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egg Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 there is this one... https://tacotclubcalaisien.com/2019/01/24/m-1-la-bourse-daudruicq-approche/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junkyarddog Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 Decided to have a bit of fun with this tatty matchbox 57 Chevy casting. The bonnet was missing so another tatty one was sacrificed,and it was painted white,To look like fiberglass gelcoat. Added some new wheels,and mounted the front axle on top of the baseplate to kind of give the impression of a homemade project gasser still being built. It kinda works,and kept me amused for a while Squire_Dawson, Amishtat, Datsuncog and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercrocker Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 Like it! Extra points for framing the pump geezer holding the flip-front..... sheffcortinacentre, Christine, Junkman and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egg Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 There seems to be a trend to amputate the Fiat's roofrack, something I was contemplating for a long time.But seeing it actually being executed by many*, I did the polar opposite, ordered the replacement luggage from Steve Flowers and did my straightest restoration hitherto. Did you know that this model shares its interior with the Ford Corsair?If it doesn't, I have a factory error here. I think that looks great, good job for bucking the trend* Junkman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junkyarddog Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 Like it! Extra points for framing the pump geezer holding the flip-front.....Thanks,but that was accidental Pump attendant is called Eddy btw mercrocker, egg and eddyramrod 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junkman Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 there is this one... https://tacotclubcalaisien.com/2019/01/24/m-1-la-bourse-daudruicq-approche/ 51268345_485016308695299_389791088388341760_n.jpg That might be a tad short notice.And why do they state the temperature at the fair?Them French are weird. egg 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Datsuncog Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 Yes, it really is that simple. Most things in life are.Cheers - smol Transit now stewing in a foamy corrosive soup as I type. Will retrieve it later this afternoon and report back on progress! chaseracer, Christine, Amishtat and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junkyarddog Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 I guess this Hot wheels 55 gasser was the inspiration! eddyramrod, sheffcortinacentre, Junkman and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddyramrod Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 What was I doing for my living 40 years ago? Yup, I was pumping gas. Thank you, JD junkyarddog and chaseracer 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frogchod Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 I want to R16 to a toy fair in France this year. Who is in? Frogchod, can you make any recommendations by any chance?As it happens I went to one this morning www.passionautomobile.com and www.lva-auto.fr list all the major toy fairs.I've only been to a few so cant really recommend any. But any that's been going for years would be a good bet. That one Egg posted is in its 26 year so could be good.I'll be going to the mahoosive* bourse near Caen and the one in St James again this year. Junkman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junkman Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 Mahoosive Bourse near Caen is definitely on the GGG calendar again this year.Where else in France would one have the opportunity to actually get something to eat?What's the one in St James? And when? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frogchod Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 I went to a toy fair this morning, not a big one but there was plenty of goodies on display.37 euros got me this Ami.The wobbly Corvair and Estafette were a tenner each and the 404 was one euro. Next toy fair for me will be March the 3rd at Verson 14790. Squire_Dawson, egg, mercrocker and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorRetro Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 Do they really look so bad that brush paint can be presumed? It was a genuine question as they look too good to be brush painted, so was wondering your method. Not everyone is out to have a go at you Junkman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frogchod Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 Mahoosive Bourse near Caen is definitely on the GGG calendar again this year.Where else in France would one have the opportunity to actually get something to eat?What's the one in St James? And when?St James is on the 22nd of April.That's a bank holiday Monday so you'll starve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junkman Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 Hmmmm...6e bourse à Turretot le 07/04/2019Lieu : Turretot (76) - FranceJouets anciens et miniatures.Entrée : 1 €, gratuit pour les moins de 12 ans.Rv de 8h30 à 16h30 à la salle de sport, rue André Gide. That's a stone's throw from where my car was made. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junkman Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 St James is on the 22nd of April.That's a bank holiday Monday so you'll starve. I'll starve any other day in France just as well.BHM in France not good, because I'd have to take off two days.The one in Turretot has potential, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sierraman Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 Civilian conversion of Mercury Police car. Looks a bit like the Plymouth Valiant from Duel... Squire_Dawson, bolognasal spray, DoctorRetro and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junkman Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 It was a genuine question as they look too good to be brush painted, so was wondering your method. Not everyone is out to have a go at you It wasn't understood that way. They are all rattle canned.Now, I wouldn't recommend this method to someone just starting restorations, for the following reasons. - Rattle cans are too expensive. They add a massive fee to an already - let's face it - expensive hobby. - The quality of rattle cans is very inconsistent. Basically it's a hit or miss every time you use one. - The adhesion of the paint is a hit and miss, too. Despite using etch primer and then normal primer, the paint is still very susceptible to chipping, especially at the edges of opening features. - That stuff is extremely toxic. The only reason I still use them is because I have accumulated a shitload over the past 30 odd years and painting old diecasts is one method to get rid of them. I want to ween myself off them and thus bought some airbrush equipment, which should enable me to use cheap non toxic hobby paints in a controlled environment. You can buy all you need for this for under 100 quid, the price of eight rattle cans nowadays. The paint itself costs pennies and you can mix your own colours. I will never again use a rattle can on a plastic model kit. Procrastinating the use of the airbrush equipment out of fear I'm too cackhanded for it is the main reason why you don't see any built model kits from me lately. egg, alcyonecorporation, Skizzer and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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