Shite in Miniature II

[Split_Pin]

Some more...

[Split_Pin]

More?

[Split_Pin]

Some more

[Split_Pin]

Have I broken the Board yet?

[Split_Pin]

The end.

[eddyramrod]

AAARGH!  So much pure want!

[Partridge]

Resin is heavy. Those OTTOs can be used to defend oneself in the pub if need be.

That would be an interesting back story as to why one would be defending oneself in a pub with an Otto.

 

"Out of nowhere a mad Austrian came wielding a 1:18 Citroen Xantia and struck me round the had with it, m'lud."

[willswitchengage]

Wooooooo finished the Kenworth

 

Utter pile of wank though. The moulds were appalling quality, half of the parts were chrome and therefore didn't stick together (and many require painting anyway - pointless) and were weirdly brittle, the decals appear to have been printed on a sheet the wrong size and the instructions only bore a vague relation to what was in the box. Not even the wheels and tyres fitted properly. Incredible. Back to Italeri text time

 

[willswitchengage]

It's not finished. I also built it from the new production run.

 

We did have different kits it transpires. My decals were too large to fit on the cab door, as you have done, and my numbers '1352' have a white background unlike yours.

[Junkman]

That would be an interesting back story as to why one would be defending oneself in a pub with an Otto.

 

Because someone drew a cock on the toilet door.

[Junkman]

We did have different kits it transpires. My decals were too large to fit on the cab door, as you have done, and my numbers '1352' have a white background unlike yours.

 

I think you did a sterling job and you shouldn't hide your light under a bushel.

You made a plausible model out of the rubbish that was in the box and that's what counts. You should be proud of it.

 

Everyone can put a diecast on a shelf. Making something nice from a plastic kit is what separates the men from the boys.

I love diecasts, but I'm a plastic kitter to the bone.

[Junkman]

I would bet good money that there's not one model in the above pics that I will be able to afford, which is a shame as there are several I would like to buy, both for myself and my friend Costas. I'm positively salivating over those Transits!

 

I can't "afford" any of them, but I sure will buy some. Mr Lobster, stay tuned. You will have golden times in the near future.

Back when the times were still good, I'd have bought them all, alas, whenever I say everything turned shit, I get slagged and labelled.

 

Buy that stuff while you still can. Once the NWO has fully rolled out their agenda, you'll regret every model you haven't bought.

 

Oy, Lobsterman, can you fulfill my plastic kit needs, too?

[RoadworkUK]

Bloody hell Iain! You should be able to eke out a comfortable retirement on that lot! I'd forgotten how crisp some of the Dinky castings were, those Commers are spectacular.

 

Where's the swap meet? I'd love to go to one but it would be extremely dangerous.

[mercrocker]

^Seconded!   I fully understand the appeal of plastic kittery but nothing will replace the pure want/need for vintage diecast that can only be satisfied by filling up unsuitable cabinets and cupboards all around the house.   Mint boxed is out of the question these days but constant boot sale / charity shop vigilance does occasionally pay off still.

Trans-0-Lite was the dark sorcery of the pre-digital age and still fascinates me now......

[Split_Pin]

These are with me till the end, lots are a family heirloom. Just can't beat an old dinky. The opening features have a lovely 'clunk' when you shut them which only decent casting, manufacture and age can bring.

 

The swapmeet is in Falkirk. I'm there now setting up my stall. Had a walk round, it must be what a recovering drug addict feels like when they go to a party.

[RoadworkUK]

Not local then! Thank goodness for that.

[hennabm]

Isn't the first pic in Iain's post a Mini Marcos with detachable wheels? I thought they were Corgi?

 

I had one like it plus the Hillman Hunter complete with kangaroo.

 

IIRC they were called golden jacks.

[Junkman]

^Seconded!   I fully understand the appeal of plastic kittery but nothing will replace the pure want/need for vintage diecast that can only be satisfied by filling up unsuitable cabinets and cupboards all around the house.   Mint boxed is out of the question these days but constant boot sale / charity shop vigilance does occasionally pay off still.

Trans-0-Lite was the dark sorcery of the pre-digital age and still fascinates me now......

 

Oh totally. Nobody with half a heart can not succumb to the charm of old British diecasts.

[Mr Lobster]

 

Oy, Lobsterman, can you fulfill my plastic kit needs, too?

Absolutely can!

[Mr Lobster]

Been an interesting diecast day. Had a look at the new Burago Ferrari range (due April) and they are pretty decent. 1:32 stuff probably pick of the range though the 1:18s are nice and won't be expensive either.

 

Then to Oxford Diecast. Seen the preproduction Volvo 245 and Vectra plus forthcoming Austin 1100 all of which look good. Also, load of new Welly 1:24s which will land at Castle Lobster in April.

[Junkman]

Absolutely can!

 

Well, I must have those Hellers, mustn't I?

How about the yank stuff?

[Mr Lobster]

Give me a list of some of the stuff you are looking for and I'll see what can be done.

 

We don't routinely stock kits but can still get them. In fact, there's an awful lot of stuff we can get but there's only so much you can have in stock sadly.

[Junkman]

What kills me every time I order plastic from the States, is that bloody 13 quid 50 ransom money the organised crime extorts from me for each parcel.

Tax and customs then comes on top of that.

I know it must* be taxed, because I'm not paying taxes through my nose as is, but make this an order sent in two parcels, and it's 27 quid up their arses for fuck all.

 

Pisses me right off, that. They don't seriously expect me not to become a terrorist, do they?

 

So yeah, if your prices are OKish, I'll buy from you.

[Pillock]

 

Found the rest of my Mini box sets.

 

Bottom has Red Hot, Ritz and Jet Black. Next up, Italian Job. Above there is British Open, Advantage and Sprite. At the top is Chelsea, Piccadilly and Park Lane. And a sadly knackered box.

[Split_Pin]

I've got the bottom 2 but not the top. Love the 1/36 Corgi Mini, they got it spot on in 1989 when the upgraded the front fascia.

 

In addition to the above and 2 sportpack coopers I have:

30, sky, flame, racing, rose, neon and city.

[Christine]

I've got the 1800 landcrab  too

 

 

 

Modyfied 35th kit

 

 

 

 

 

 

Springside oo scale whitemetal kit landrover

 

 

 

A bus

 

 

 

 

[mercrocker]

Whats the blue and white Land Rover?

[Christine]

A series 3     Springside Models whitemetal kit  ,fit together perfectly ..and suprisingly accurate

 

 

[Christine]

Polo bread

 

 

 

corgi Mini which must be quite old now, bought it in the early eighties , as i had a similar yellow Mini as my car , 

 

 

And "33" was "our bus " at the top of the road i lived as a kid. EFE got it wrong though... coz my Dads a bus crank... and he said ...its really a load  of bollocks ,Maidstone and District never used a BET on that route, and he's never wrong. I like it though...happy days / memories  

 

 

[mercrocker]

A series 3     Springside Models whitemetal kit  ,fit together perfectly ..and suprisingly accurate

 

 

 

Thanks!   Nice looking for white metal....