155V6 Posted November 3, 2019 Share Posted November 3, 2019 I really like the Siku models,but never realised before how many of the cars in the catalogue had been out of production for quite a while ? Sudsprint 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rainagain Posted November 4, 2019 Share Posted November 4, 2019 I found these in my local tescos last night, does anyone fancy a trade? I'm after Dinky aircraft or Triang Mimic ships. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tenmil Socket Posted November 4, 2019 Share Posted November 4, 2019 13 hours ago, vulgalour said: Finally found a use for Models of Yesteryear stuff! I used most of the front end of a Packard to resolve the one bit of this that I wasn't happy with. Previously, it sported a big V8 up front, fully exposed, and it just looked... lazy... which honestly it was. This kit-bash hot rod hearse is part of my Chaos army (it's a Games Workshop thing), and this has been through a couple of iterations while I've procrastinated on final look. The whole army I'm building is glam rock themed and this will probably be some sort of light troop transport thing. Few more bits still to add, I'll be making use of the old side-mount wheel posts to stick some guns on, and there's filler work here and there that needs sorting. I'm hoping the final paint scheme (it's partially painted here) will hide the worst bits of it's patchwork construction, you'd be amazed how good leopard print is at hiding poor filler work. Is it doing Movember... Looks great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tenmil Socket Posted November 4, 2019 Share Posted November 4, 2019 Who knew a blue whale developed 520 HP... Remspoor, egg, RayMK and 3 others 4 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warch Posted November 4, 2019 Share Posted November 4, 2019 36 minutes ago, Tenmil Socket said: Who knew a blue whale developed 520 HP... Yeah but that's only about 3hp per ton. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rainagain Posted November 4, 2019 Share Posted November 4, 2019 42 minutes ago, warch said: Yeah but that's only about 3hp per ton. I wonder how many miles per gallon (of krill) it gets? warch and egg 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Datsuncog Posted November 4, 2019 Share Posted November 4, 2019 18 hours ago, egg said: I've given that Futura a quick make over, I said to Datsuncog I'd paint it purple, and I have. Will go to charidee, just wanted to save it really. Can add to any parcel from me of course... Excellent going - that looks a whole heap better now. And the purple suits it! egg and warch 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junkyarddog Posted November 4, 2019 Share Posted November 4, 2019 23 hours ago, Datsuncog said: Also, all thanks to @junkyarddog and @Split_Pin for their extraordinary kindness and generosity - the Merc W123 wagon showed up on Friday! It really is quite lovely. Fifty years between these two models, but I reckon they still go together pretty well. Cheers guys! This arrived this morning, Such a nice little thing,and in such nice condition too. Chuffed Thank you Split_pin and Datsuncog for their participation in this caper. Remspoor, bunglebus, Burnside and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junkyarddog Posted November 4, 2019 Share Posted November 4, 2019 As usual with a used car,the first port of call is the local petrol station. Seeing as this is an Itiallian car please meet Piccolo Eddy!! "You like this little Fiat then smo...I mean Piccolo Eddy?" "Mama Mia,magnifico m8" Erm...I think that means he likes it! egg, Spottedlaurel, Datsuncog and 7 others 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junkyarddog Posted November 4, 2019 Share Posted November 4, 2019 Another recent find was this Husky toys Ford D series Trasporter trailer,found the trailer less the cab at a car boot for £1.00.It was in fair condition, so thought it a good buy. I already Had a cab in good but extremely tatty shape,missing most of its paint and tyres.A quick repaint of the cab,and I think it all looks quite good. "Wotcha think Smoll Eddy?" "I don't sell diesel M8" eddyramrod, rainagain, egg and 9 others 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted November 4, 2019 Author Share Posted November 4, 2019 There have been several members here who have acquired the Matchbox Mini R53 Cooper - who was it that I was buying one from again? Confused! egg 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted November 4, 2019 Author Share Posted November 4, 2019 33 minutes ago, junkyarddog said: As usual with a used car,the first port of call is the local petrol station. Seeing as this is an Itiallian car please meet Piccolo Eddy!! "You like this little Fiat then smo...I mean Piccolo Eddy?" "Mama Mia,magnifico m8" Erm...I think that means he likes it! That's fantastic, it looks right at home there. Definitely a better life for it than hiding under a 1/24 scale lorry trailer in the loft! eddyramrod, junkyarddog and Datsuncog 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rainagain Posted November 4, 2019 Share Posted November 4, 2019 2 hours ago, Split_Pin said: There have been several members here who have acquired the Matchbox Mini R53 Cooper - who was it that I was buying one from again? Confused! Not me if it helps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egg Posted November 4, 2019 Share Posted November 4, 2019 3 hours ago, Split_Pin said: There have been several members here who have acquired the Matchbox Mini R53 Cooper - who was it that I was buying one from again? Confused! Twas me old chap, but if there are others you'd prefer to source from, I'm easy! Happy to send it still though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted November 4, 2019 Author Share Posted November 4, 2019 5 minutes ago, egg said: Twas me old chap, but if there are others you'd prefer to source from, I'm easy! Happy to send it still though. Happy with eggs_diecast_directory, shall PM you now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junkyarddog Posted November 4, 2019 Share Posted November 4, 2019 I still have these to trade,if anyone is interested in them.Prefer Majorette from the 70's&80's.I'm open to anything really if it tickles my pickle! I also have a few of these,Tomica Mitsubishi recovery trucks. All new,but no boxes.For trade too if anyone fancies one. The rear bodies can be made to fit other castings too,if you should be so inclined! eddyramrod, Tenmil Socket, Datsuncog and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorfolkNWeigh Posted November 4, 2019 Share Posted November 4, 2019 That spec body suits the Transit far better than the Mitsubishi, makes the original look out of proportion. junkyarddog and Datsuncog 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
155V6 Posted November 4, 2019 Share Posted November 4, 2019 I wouldn't mind one of those Mitsubishis,are you looking for anything in particular? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six-cylinder Posted November 4, 2019 Share Posted November 4, 2019 Following our purchase of a 1974 Wales and Edwards Rangemaster 3 wheel, single headlight Milk Float I needed a model for my collection. No exact model seems available. There are twin headlight 1/43 "James Bond" versions, but they are quite expensive. I have settled for a 1/50 Papillon Toys, again with twin headlights in Braziers Dairies livery. Burnside, egg, Datsuncog and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddyramrod Posted November 4, 2019 Share Posted November 4, 2019 I'd quite like a couple of w123 wagons, but they're for painting, so perhaps I'd rather not have new/mint. Any scuffed ones appearing yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat4alfa Posted November 4, 2019 Share Posted November 4, 2019 Shopping list: Anyone know if it really is electronic? One seller says dashboard lights up but I'm not sure as cannot get that confirmed anywhere hennabm, Tenmil Socket and Sudsprint 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat4alfa Posted November 4, 2019 Share Posted November 4, 2019 Also, anyone have one of these to shift? any condition Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junkyarddog Posted November 4, 2019 Share Posted November 4, 2019 1 hour ago, 155V6 said: I wouldn't mind one of those Mitsubishis,are you looking for anything in particular? Majorette Chrysler 180,or a majorette Plymouth Fury ideally,but I'm open to anything really,or Majorette caravans or a boat trailer with boat would be good too. A Matchbox Fiat 131 woulds also be of interest. Try me,my interests are wide and varied Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddyramrod Posted November 4, 2019 Share Posted November 4, 2019 Fiat 131, you say? The Matchbox model, as you know, was the Abarth rally car, but there was also a similar-sized model by (I think) Polistil, of a relatively plain pre-facelift 4dr. I have one upstairs, made up to look like the facelift one I had in 1986... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
155V6 Posted November 4, 2019 Share Posted November 4, 2019 13 minutes ago, junkyarddog said: Majorette Chrysler 180,or a majorette Plymouth Fury ideally,but I'm open to anything really,or Majorette caravans or a boat trailer with boat would be good too. A Matchbox Fiat 131 woulds also be of interest. Try me,my interests are wide and varied I've probably got a Chrysler 180 & a couple of caravans,got quite a lot of Matchbox stuff but I've never had a Fiat 131.I'm not home at the moment,but I'll have a look when I get in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junkyarddog Posted November 4, 2019 Share Posted November 4, 2019 5 minutes ago, 155V6 said: I've probably got a Chrysler 180 & a couple of caravans,got quite a lot of Matchbox stuff but I've never had a Fiat 131.I'm not home at the moment,but I'll have a look when I get in. The 180 would be of interest,have a look in your own time and let me know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junkyarddog Posted November 4, 2019 Share Posted November 4, 2019 9 minutes ago, eddyramrod said: Fiat 131, you say? The Matchbox model, as you know, was the Abarth rally car, but there was also a similar-sized model by (I think) Polistil, of a relatively plain pre-facelift 4dr. I have one upstairs, made up to look like the facelift one I had in 1986... Yes,it's the Abarth one that would interest me the most,but I may be interested in the Polistil one if you wish to trade? What model are you interested in Eddy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egg Posted November 4, 2019 Share Posted November 4, 2019 anything here to trade for the Mercedes 220? Not offended by a straight no thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junkyarddog Posted November 4, 2019 Share Posted November 4, 2019 10 minutes ago, egg said: anything here to trade for the Mercedes 220? Not offended by a straight no thanks! Not really,sorry egg. Have another rummage,you may find something to tempt me. egg 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egg Posted November 4, 2019 Share Posted November 4, 2019 DAF city car? bunglebus and junkyarddog 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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