Datsuncog Posted June 14, 2019 Share Posted June 14, 2019 Next up, when is an ambulance not an ambulance? When it's a Commer 3/4 Ton Chassis... Which would have been originally supplied as the innovative and versatile Corgi Constructor Set GS/24 (which I don't have, before anyone gets excited - library pics below!) Two chassis cabs, four rear bodies and, erm, a plastic milkman. Since using the same basic commercial cab and chassis to provide half a dozen different toys was the norm for many manufacturers, this little set offered a helluva lot of play value (that word again). Multiple rear loads enabled the lucky owner to convert one toy into another, using nothing more than a coin edge to turn the little retaining screw on the base, to suit whichever imaginative scenario was being played out. Genius. It really does have a lot of charm, and I'll admit that at least half my motivation for picking this one up was already having the pick-up back, found in the tat box a few weeks back. Is it a bit tragic that I can't wait to get home and swap the back over? vulgalour, Amishtat, eddyramrod and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amishtat Posted June 14, 2019 Share Posted June 14, 2019 No more tragic than the sudden realisation that I'm the only one playing DC's BargainTwunt today.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Datsuncog Posted June 14, 2019 Share Posted June 14, 2019 You may have noticed that the red Commer chassis cab shown in the Constructor Set comes with Corgi's equally innovative 'Trans-o-lite' headlights, which basically used an optical pipe to concentrate ambient light and direct it to give the illusion of illumination - kind of a proto-fibre optic system, with no need for batteries. Well, the white chassis didn't benefit from that system, but it's always intrigued me... So I also bought this, completing the 100% Corgi sweep for this morning. Buick Riviera, in chipped but honest condition. Also fitted with Trans-o-lites. So I coughed up. Does it work, though? Y'know, it kinda does! Potatocam pics don't really do it justice, but it's a very pleasing effect. So yeah... not a bad haul for this morning. I'll head over in half an hour and see if I can grab the Lesneys for Amishtat (hey, there's no shame in hammering the F5 key on a Friday morning - they'll all be kicking themselves later on!) - and, while I'm very much enjoying looking at these old Corgis, they're not really where my passion really lies these days. So if anyone wants the Riviera, Commer and/or Thames Camper, I paid Market Blokey £5 each for them - and I'm offering them out here for the same money. [EDIT: Thames and Commer have both been snaffled!] egg, bigstraight6, Sudsprint and 1 other 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amishtat Posted June 14, 2019 Share Posted June 14, 2019 Happy to rehome the Thames if you're offering, cheers! Datsuncog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Datsuncog Posted June 14, 2019 Share Posted June 14, 2019 2 hours ago, Amishtat said: That's but a fraction of his collection. He had all his Corgis and Dinkys in similar condition until about four years ago when my evil cunt of an ex-stepmother decided she was going to rook him out of them. Despite multiple tries I've never been able to find out where they went but if I ever see her again I'm throwing her useless carcass on a railway line. Aaaand breathe... Yow, that's horrific! Yeesh... ? 1 minute ago, Amishtat said: Happy to rehome the Thames if you're offering, cheers! But on a more positive note... sure thing! Amishtat 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuboy Posted June 14, 2019 Share Posted June 14, 2019 Saw u lot talking about maestros, i thought oh i got one, what goes in the flap? Datsuncog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amishtat Posted June 14, 2019 Share Posted June 14, 2019 And you've inspired me to go and dig out my Riviera, one of few American cars I'd like to own a real example of. Rover 2000 has that feature too, but only the headlights. Never knew the Commer had it as well until today though. Sudsprint, RayMK, Datsuncog and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Datsuncog Posted June 14, 2019 Share Posted June 14, 2019 7 minutes ago, stuboy said: Saw u lot talking about maestros, i thought oh i got one, what goes in the flap? I thought it ran off two AAA batteries - think there should be a bulb unit clipped in there as well, which might have gone walkabout on yours... At least Corgi put a proper flap on this one, earlier Corgitronics had a clip-on cover that usually fell off and went missing. Nice model though, good to see yours! Sudsprint 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sierraman Posted June 14, 2019 Share Posted June 14, 2019 In the Police Landrover one it has a 9v battery connection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat4alfa Posted June 14, 2019 Share Posted June 14, 2019 2 hours ago, Datsuncog said: This rather makes up for the recent drought... I have interest in the condition of the following Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat4alfa Posted June 14, 2019 Share Posted June 14, 2019 I think the Yorkie trailer in the tat bin is the Corgimatics one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat4alfa Posted June 14, 2019 Share Posted June 14, 2019 I think the Vanwall under the Turbine truck that deafened the giraffes is the Airfix slot car and I would like it if poss and not too dear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Datsuncog Posted June 14, 2019 Share Posted June 14, 2019 Dinky 128 Mercedes Pullman has a few scrapes and is missing one front light lens - and rear passengers? - but seems not too bad overall, and priced at £5. Matchbox Speed Kings K42 Nissan 270X is complete but with some paint chips, although also some pressure damage to glazing canopy (small cracks, not busted) and a wonky back axle.. MB Superkings K7 Racing Car Transporter is missing the loading ramp and cover, and paint is quite faded with the odd chip but otherwise pretty decent. Dinky Supertoys Vega Major coach is missing the interior and engine hatch, so might be a slightly pricey resto project at £10. flat4alfa 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat4alfa Posted June 14, 2019 Share Posted June 14, 2019 Thanks for checking them over, I think I 'll leave them for now ? Datsuncog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Datsuncog Posted June 14, 2019 Share Posted June 14, 2019 10 minutes ago, flat4alfa said: I think the Yorkie trailer in the tat bin is the Corgimatics one I hoped it was too, but it seems to be just a standard trailer I'm afraid! 9 minutes ago, flat4alfa said: I think the Vanwall under the Turbine truck that deafened the giraffes is the Airfix slot car and I would like it if poss and not too dear Yep, it is indeed... Will head back shortly and check it out. There's a back wheel missing, the slot guide is also gone and there's some glue to the upper and lower mouldings, but I'll check the price - how much is too much, given the state of it? flat4alfa 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat4alfa Posted June 14, 2019 Share Posted June 14, 2019 Glue is a worry, indicating it's been taken to bits over and over... I have guides and wheels so if the motor is in there perhaps £8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat4alfa Posted June 14, 2019 Share Posted June 14, 2019 1 hour ago, sierraman said: In the Police Landrover one it has a 9v battery connection. Can confirm Torino and Radio Luxembourg use PP3 too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuboy Posted June 14, 2019 Share Posted June 14, 2019 what goes in the masstro corgitronics? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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flat4alfa Posted June 14, 2019 Share Posted June 14, 2019 Some hot Corgi BENZ action. eBay trigger finger purchase W114 DIESEL RALLY CAR arrived yesterday Found in a 50p distressed state at car boot sale the other week, complete with its windows put through; a W123 BONNA AMBULANCE. May become slot car, in banger livery, with added bonus of being heavy enough to uproot the plastic armco and clout the skirting. Burnside, Amishtat, 59Impala and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Datsuncog Posted June 14, 2019 Share Posted June 14, 2019 40 minutes ago, stuboy said: what goes in the maestro corgitronics? Apparently it should look like this inside - yours might just need some bulbs, mebbe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Datsuncog Posted June 14, 2019 Share Posted June 14, 2019 2 hours ago, flat4alfa said: I think the Vanwall under the Turbine truck that deafened the giraffes is the Airfix slot car and I would like it if poss and not too dear 1 hour ago, flat4alfa said: Glue is a worry, indicating it's been taken to bits over and over... I have guides and wheels so if the motor is in there perhaps £8 Well, here we have it: Scalextric C.55 Vanwall F1 GP car. Turns out I was wrong: it does have the slot guide, I'm just not that familiar with the early type of looped braids system. Motor still in situ, although one wheel and the exhaust pipe are indeed missing in action. I'm not convinced the wheels are original, either. Seems the glue is there because the body and base have warped, and someone's gone to town on the UHU in an effort to repair/prevent it getting worse. I daresay that even as a parts donor, this is still worth the £4 charged, mind! Happy enough to take it? flat4alfa 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat4alfa Posted June 14, 2019 Share Posted June 14, 2019 My ElectroMaestro is also missing bulbs and the cell carrier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Datsuncog Posted June 14, 2019 Share Posted June 14, 2019 3 hours ago, sierraman said: In the Police Landrover one it has a 9v battery connection. 1 hour ago, flat4alfa said: Can confirm Torino and Radio Luxembourg use PP3 too Further to this, the Angus HCB Firestreak and Chevrolet Caprice Fire Chief also run on 9V/PP3 battery - the Caprice via a compartment on the underside, the Firestreak through a recessed hatch in the rear (which surely had a cover when new - mine came from a Scout jumble sale and didn't have one). My police Land Rover was also odd - on opening the rear door, there was just a load of wires and a battery connector. Once installed, the battery just knocked around in the back of the Landie. Was it meant to have some sort of battery carrier to prevent that? flat4alfa 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat4alfa Posted June 14, 2019 Share Posted June 14, 2019 12 minutes ago, Datsuncog said: Scalextric C.55 Vanwall F1 GP car. I daresay that even as a parts donor, this is still worth the £4 charged, mind! Happy enough to take it? Airfix wheels indeed...! They are off the Scalextric Porsche 804 Yes please with a cherry on top, it will (should) have a proper sixties RX motor and I need one of those anyhow. Has Triang stamp so has the earlier loop braids, perhaps metal contrate gear and brass bushes too Repro exhausts available for the price of a pint of eurofizz Datsuncog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Datsuncog Posted June 14, 2019 Share Posted June 14, 2019 Result!! I'll add it to the other slot car stuff, sure. Glad it might be some use to you - well spotted! flat4alfa 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amishtat Posted June 14, 2019 Share Posted June 14, 2019 My Maestro looks thus within. Never tried it, mind you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Datsuncog Posted June 14, 2019 Share Posted June 14, 2019 6 hours ago, Amishtat said: The Lesney Ford station wagon (yellow), the A55 next to it and the lilac/white Cadillac please! And what's the transporter in the right of the last picture? Fear not - I hadn't forgotten! Quite a nice rig, that. Very yellow. Very nice. It's more in focus in real life, promise. This has been unpleasantly Humbrol'd, BUT looks in otherwise reasonable shape and the glazing is uncracked. So there we go. Blokey charged £3 for each of the cars, and £5 for the transporter, so overall I think that's not a bad haul for £14... hopefully you're content! 4 hours ago, Amishtat said: Happy to rehome the Thames if you're offering, cheers! I'll add these all in to the spreadsheet; happy to keep adding to your box for as long as you want! 59Impala, Burnside, morrisoxide and 2 others 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Datsuncog Posted June 14, 2019 Share Posted June 14, 2019 Of course, I couldn't just leave it there... I initially spotted the Majorette DHL Fourgon van at the top of the overflowing tat box; it appears to be quite a late casting in is in decent nick. So I thought I may as well round it up to a pound, so rummaged about and then found an example of the 'not quite right' Range Rover I'd mentioned last week (hurray! now I can do a comparative photoshoot for the Mk1 Range Rover in Matchbox, Corgi Juniors, Lone Star Impy, Majorette and Siku formats). But then I dug around a bit more, and found a very grimy Transit - not sure if UniChem was a mainline livery, or if this was a Code 2 promotional. And, finally (really), the earlier casting of the Matchbox BMW M1. I particularly like the front luggage hatch that opens to reveal... nothing. Another hard day at the diecast coalface, kids... phew. Burnside, Sudsprint, Amishtat and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amishtat Posted June 14, 2019 Share Posted June 14, 2019 Thanks very much DC! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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