egg Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 An imperfect resto probably means it will take a trip to the charity shop, but it has been improved, 3rd one of these I've done. Before Burnside and eddyramrod 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Datsuncog Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 Well, tat-fans - another Friday, another peep into the glamorous world of high-class antiques and collectables... Rum one this week - on arrival at the customary stall of wonders, NOT A SINGLE MODEL was left over from last week. Sorry about that, folks. So he either had a fantastic run last week and sold everything, or else he left that box behind. But no 50p tat box, nothing. But there were diecast, oh yes. Just different ones. Mostly modernish unboxed Corgi Classics here... The Cortina Mk3 is from that peculiar Corgi 'Motoring Memories' range c.1997, and is a reworking of the 1970 Whizzwheels casting (y'know, the one with Graham Hill). Citroen Light 15 is a Solido example, with opening bonnet but broken back bumper. Minor Trav is a Days Gone Vanguards, c.1995. The Code 3 'Eason & Son' Morris LD150, with the Morris J and the VW Type 2 both marked 'East Antrim Diecast and Collectors Club' suggests the remains of an ex-collector's collection. Suzuki model kit is Italian (CCCI or something) and unbuilt. Unboxed buses, and various Corgi and Oxford Mini variants. The Austin FX4 is by Welly. Big 1/18 Minichamps Capri was priced at £40. Gulp. I enquired about this Dinky AEC Merryweather Fire Tender, which looked complete and in very decent nick: £15 takes this one. Seems reasonable value, in fairness. I'm not so into fire appliances, but this is a huge and very solid model and I was sore tempted... as the late Junkman of this parish might have commented: with that much metal in it, no wonder Dinky went bust. Also, since I'm still surfing my 1980s Corgi wave, I made enquiry about these pair... £10 each, he's looking. Okay then. He may keep looking. Both are chipped, and anyway I sold on an identical silver one last year for a fiver... for three or four pounds, well maybe, but I'm not that desperate. I think he may have just said the first number that came into his head. So I hoked, I poked, I scowled, and then I went off and bought a big bag of scones instead. I might go over to the model shop in Smithfield instead at lunchtime and see if that 1/43 Pajero's still lurking in the dump bin... But, as ever, if there's anything on the stall that makes your heart sing, I'll do my level best! Amishtat, Burnside, egg and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amishtat Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 Nothing there for me but thanks anyway! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ETCHY Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 26 minutes ago, Datsuncog said: Well, tat-fans - another Friday, another peep into the glamorous world of high-class antiques and collectables... Rum one this week - on arrival at the customary stall of wonders, NOT A SINGLE MODEL was left over from last week. Sorry about that, folks. So he either had a fantastic run last week and sold everything, or else he left that box behind. But no 50p tat box, nothing. But there were diecast, oh yes. Just different ones. Mostly modernish unboxed Corgi Classics here... The Cortina Mk3 is from that peculiar Corgi 'Motoring Memories' range c.1997, and is a reworking of the 1970 Whizzwheels casting (y'know, the one with Graham Hill). Citroen Light 15 is a Solido example, with opening bonnet but broken back bumper. Minor Trav is a Days Gone Vanguards, c.1995. The Code 3 'Eason & Son' Morris LD150, with the Morris J and the VW Type 2 both marked 'East Antrim Diecast and Collectors Club' suggests the remains of an ex-collector's collection. Suzuki model kit is Italian (CCCI or something) and unbuilt. Unboxed buses, and various Corgi and Oxford Mini variants. The Austin FX4 is by Welly. Big 1/18 Minichamps Capri was priced at £40. Gulp. I enquired about this Dinky AEC Merryweather Fire Tender, which looked complete and in very decent nick: £15 takes this one. Seems reasonable value, in fairness. I'm not so into fire appliances, but this is a huge and very solid model and I was sore tempted... as the late Junkman of this parish might have commented: with that much metal in it, no wonder Dinky went bust. Also, since I'm still surfing my 1980s Corgi wave, I made enquiry about these pair... £10 each, he's looking. Okay then. He may keep looking. Both are chipped, and anyway I sold on an identical silver one last year for a fiver... for three or four pounds, well maybe, but I'm not that desperate. I think he may have just said the first number that came into his head. So I hoked, I poked, I scowled, and then I went off and bought a big bag of scones instead. I might go over to the model shop in Smithfield instead at lunchtime and see if that 1/43 Pajero's still lurking in the dump bin... But, as ever, if there's anything on the stall that makes your heart sing, I'll do my level best! That Dinky Merryweather fire engine is cool. Is that the model that pumps water? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Datsuncog Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 I think it is - one of the earlier versions in the deep metallic red (later 1970s versions were a flat, bright red) Had a quick look to see where the hose might attach, but couldn't spot it. It is rather nice... ETCHY, Six-cylinder and Sudsprint 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat4alfa Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 The hose pops on the back IIRC and the squirty red push button is on the top. The hose usually is missing from the side compartment, but easily replaced with something else that will do Datsuncog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Datsuncog Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 Ah, the side compartment was indeed empty... still, I'd imagine Steve Flowers or someone does a brisk trade in replacements! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat4alfa Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 I was wrong It's the side Datsuncog, Sudsprint and ETCHY 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sierraman Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 Who is actually paying £10 a go on those Sierras? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Datsuncog Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 34 minutes ago, sierraman said: Who is actually paying £10 a go on those Sierras? Heh, no-one! And deffo not me. Ford Tax? I s'pose since this is his business - rather than making some spare cash at a car boot sale - he maybe has to start off high with new stuff in the hope of finding some mug with a loose understanding of the exchange rate (there are a lot of foreign tourists in St George's over the summer). Next week he might be looking a fiver for the same. £3 the week after that. After all, this one only cost me £3 earlier in the year... While this repro only cost me a fiver: Some of his 50p stuff has been excellent value, while others are hopelessly overpriced beat-to-shit old Matchbox. It really is a lucky dip - but I guess that's part of the appeal. egg, Sudsprint, RayMK and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big_al_granvia Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 suppose if anything with a ford badge is getting stupid money in 12" to the foot scale then it makes sense that models are the same, that minichamps capri is lovely but would i pay 40 quid for it... err no, 20 perhaps Sudsprint, Datsuncog and Burnside 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burnside Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 Funny enough I've been looking for one of those Corgi 1/36 Sierra's to add to my collection. But I think at £10 I'd be expecting something near A1 and with a box too. Though ideally I want a Red one to match my smaller scale Corgi Sierra ! Datsuncog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted August 16, 2019 Author Share Posted August 16, 2019 That Minichamps Capri is 'good value' at £40, they normally go for double that. Datsuncog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 Had a few goodies turn up in the post: Hot Wheels Model A panel; 20190816_181437 by RS, on Flickr Siku 928; 20190816_181453 by RS, on Flickr 20190816_181500 by RS, on Flickr 20190816_181506 by RS, on Flickr Norev Tablot; 20190816_181541 by RS, on Flickr 20190816_181606 by RS, on Flickr Finally Got myself a HW Hare Splitter, these go for silly money (to me anyway) but it was in a job lot of nondescript stuff 20190816_181647 by RS, on Flickr 20190816_181701 by RS, on Flickr Got a tatty donor to fix my Peterbilt; 20190816_181734 by RS, on Flickr My recent obsession with Zymex/Zee toys led me to get these for £cheap 20190816_181805 by RS, on Flickr 20190816_181833 by RS, on Flickr 20190816_181915 by RS, on Flickr 20190816_181925 by RS, on Flickr20190816_181942 by RS, on Flickr 20190816_181937 by RS, on Flickr I'm sure that Beetle is cribbed from this; 20190604_123027 by RS, on Flickr 20190604_123031 by RS, on Flickr Sudsprint, Jon, Datsuncog and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Posted August 17, 2019 Share Posted August 17, 2019 That's defo a copy of that Matchbox Beetle , right down to the Monte Carlo plaque casting on the front bumper! Strange to think that Lesney didn't choose a more obvious Monte Carlo entrant but then I really rate that Beetle casting, so am glad they made it at all, tbh. Also, that Siku 928 looks excellent in blue - mine's silver, from memory. I've picked up a couple of random items of late but not had time to take any photos of them. However, I did do a re-shoot of some of my Iron Curtain models a few weeks back, as the book I'd got from the library had to be returned - hence a slight image overload, as I wasn't sure if I'd be able to borrow the book again, it being quite a few years old. I do very much like this Tatra, even if it is a modern casting and I paid too much for it. Still think this is my favourite 1/43, though my Gama VW411 and Schuco E12 5 Series are close runners-up. This lady has taste! egg, eddyramrod, Sudsprint and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarvinsMom Posted August 17, 2019 Share Posted August 17, 2019 On 8/15/2019 at 9:33 AM, sierraman said: Here’s the said TR7, no Idea why I actually bought it. Screws together so you could easily paint it brown or whatever floats your boat. £1 plus postage pm incoming....... eddyramrod 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Datsuncog Posted August 17, 2019 Share Posted August 17, 2019 That Tatra is fantastic, Jon! I doubt I'd have been able to exercise much restraint in its presence either... Those Volga estates are stunners too - I've the cheapo DeAgostini partwork versions of the ambulance and Aeroflot service vehicle, but your originals with opening everything are much nicer. Must bring down all my CCCP stuff next time I'm in the attic... I think a change in the display cabinets is long overdue... Sudsprint 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Posted August 17, 2019 Share Posted August 17, 2019 The Tatra is a De Agostini effort, so shouldn't be too difficult to track down, should anyone want a copy. 1 hour ago, Datsuncog said: That Tatra is fantastic, Jon! I doubt I'd have been able to exercise much restraint in its presence either... Those Volga estates are stunners too - I've the cheapo DeAgostini partwork versions of the ambulance and Aeroflot service vehicle, but your originals with opening everything are much nicer. Must bring down all my CCCP stuff next time I'm in the attic... I think a change in the display cabinets is long overdue... If any of those CCCP things are of the Novoexport variety, be sure to bring them down from your attic and send them to NZ, forthwith! It's the attention to detail that I like on the older castings so much - like the ambulance that only has 1 of its 2 rear passenger doors opening, as the non-opening one is the side the stretcher is on. So, a whole casting just for the ambulance model! Datsuncog and Sudsprint 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted August 18, 2019 Share Posted August 18, 2019 Matchbox 81-82 done Matchbox 81-82 1 by RS, on Flickr Matchbox 81-82 1A by RS, on Flickr Matchbox 81-82 3 by RS, on Flickr Matchbox 81-82 4 by RS, on Flickr Matchbox 81-82 5 by RS, on Flickr Matchbox 81-82 6 by RS, on Flickr Matchbox 81-82 7 by RS, on Flickr Matchbox 81-82 8 by RS, on Flickr Matchbox 81-82 9 by RS, on Flickr Matchbox 81-82 10 by RS, on Flickr Matchbox 81-82 11 by RS, on Flickr Matchbox 81-82 12 by RS, on Flickr Matchbox 81-82 13 by RS, on Flickr Matchbox 81-82 14 by RS, on Flickr Matchbox 81-82 15 by RS, on Flickr Matchbox 81-82 16 by RS, on Flickr Matchbox 81-82 17 by RS, on Flickr Matchbox 81-82 18 by RS, on Flickr Matchbox 81-82 19 by RS, on Flickr Matchbox 81-82 20 by RS, on Flickr Matchbox 81-82 21 by RS, on Flickr Matchbox 81-82 22 by RS, on Flickr Matchbox 81-82 23 by RS, on Flickr Matchbox 81-82 24 by RS, on Flickr Matchbox 81-82 25 by RS, on Flickr Matchbox 81-82 26 by RS, on Flickr Matchbox 81-82 27 by RS, on Flickr Matchbox 81-82 28 by RS, on Flickr Matchbox 81-82 29 by RS, on Flickr Matchbox 81-82 31 by RS, on Flickr Matchbox 81-82 32 by RS, on Flickr Matchbox 81-82 33 by RS, on Flickr Matchbox 81-82 34 by RS, on Flickr I worked out why the first and last pages don't scan well - the catalogues are slightly larger than the scanner bed so they fold up when the lid's closed. Without getting an A3 scanner there's not a lot I can do. Amishtat, Burnside, blakey79 and 5 others 4 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sudsprint Posted August 18, 2019 Share Posted August 18, 2019 1 hour ago, bunglebus said: Matchbox 81-82 done Matchbox 81-82 1 by RS, on Flickr Matchbox 81-82 1A by RS, on Flickr Matchbox 81-82 3 by RS, on Flickr Matchbox 81-82 4 by RS, on Flickr Matchbox 81-82 5 by RS, on Flickr Matchbox 81-82 6 by RS, on Flickr Matchbox 81-82 7 by RS, on Flickr Matchbox 81-82 8 by RS, on Flickr Matchbox 81-82 9 by RS, on Flickr Matchbox 81-82 10 by RS, on Flickr Matchbox 81-82 11 by RS, on Flickr Matchbox 81-82 12 by RS, on Flickr Matchbox 81-82 13 by RS, on Flickr Matchbox 81-82 14 by RS, on Flickr Matchbox 81-82 15 by RS, on Flickr Matchbox 81-82 16 by RS, on Flickr Matchbox 81-82 17 by RS, on Flickr Matchbox 81-82 18 by RS, on Flickr Matchbox 81-82 19 by RS, on Flickr Matchbox 81-82 20 by RS, on Flickr Matchbox 81-82 21 by RS, on Flickr Matchbox 81-82 22 by RS, on Flickr Matchbox 81-82 23 by RS, on Flickr Matchbox 81-82 24 by RS, on Flickr Matchbox 81-82 25 by RS, on Flickr Matchbox 81-82 26 by RS, on Flickr Matchbox 81-82 27 by RS, on Flickr Matchbox 81-82 28 by RS, on Flickr Matchbox 81-82 29 by RS, on Flickr Matchbox 81-82 31 by RS, on Flickr Matchbox 81-82 32 by RS, on Flickr Matchbox 81-82 33 by RS, on Flickr Matchbox 81-82 34 by RS, on Flickr I worked out why the first and last pages don't scan well - the catalogues are slightly larger than the scanner bed so they fold up when the lid's closed. Without getting an A3 scanner there's not a lot I can do. All those Yesteryears to invest in.... lovely egg 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sudsprint Posted August 18, 2019 Share Posted August 18, 2019 A continental quiz Which manufacturer's made these models? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burnside Posted August 18, 2019 Share Posted August 18, 2019 Nice selection. My guess is, VW Jetta, Schabak VW Scirocco, Schuco Alfasud Sprint, Polistil Alfa Giulietta, Spot On Bentley S2, Dinky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted August 18, 2019 Author Share Posted August 18, 2019 Only one I got first off was the Schuco Scirrocco as it looks similar to the Passat I have. Agree with all the others though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barrett Posted August 18, 2019 Share Posted August 18, 2019 The Alfa is by Mercury or Mebetoys I think Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frogchod Posted August 18, 2019 Share Posted August 18, 2019 Another parts bin lash up. eddyramrod, rml2345, Split_Pin and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sudsprint Posted August 18, 2019 Share Posted August 18, 2019 Answers: VW Jetta, Schabak VW Scirocco, Schuco Alfasud Sprint, Mebetoys Alfa Giulietta, Metosul Bentley S2, Solido Burnside 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sudsprint Posted August 18, 2019 Share Posted August 18, 2019 Try these.. Burnside, Split_Pin and Six-cylinder 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C1am Posted August 18, 2019 Share Posted August 18, 2019 This one's not a quiz as I haven't a clue. Anyone know who made these (Nissan 280ZX & Mazda RX7)? No markings on them, approximately 1:64 scale. Sudsprint and Split_Pin 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted August 18, 2019 Author Share Posted August 18, 2019 2 hours ago, Sudsprint said: Try these.. I know that the Zagato is Corgi, the Panhard looks like a French or Spanish Dinky. I'll take a guess and say that the Beta is either Pilen or Mebetoys? The other two I have no clue. Six-cylinder, Burnside and Sudsprint 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egg Posted August 18, 2019 Share Posted August 18, 2019 I think the Panhard is the Novoexport Norev copy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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