Shite in Miniature II

[flat4alfa]

Bought a MB 5-pack set a while back.  An odd mix-and-didn't-match set that didn't make a lot of sense.

So what's this then?  MAN?

Base states it is a 'Desert Thunder V16'

[155V6]

That's a Dakar race truck,amazing things ?

[flat4alfa]

Yes, was trying to identify. The grille looks similar to MAN and it's not KAMAZ or TATRA

[155V6]

Probably just a generic truck.

[RoadworkUK]

4 hours ago, Datsuncog said:

....everyone's favourite terrifying oversized sentient dildo

I have every intent to steal that expression. Pretty sure I'll find a moment to deploy it.

Those little N gauge buses look delightful. Don't need, won't request, but I very much approve.

[Jon]

On 2/24/2020 at 11:42 AM, flat4alfa said:

Yes it was me wanting the white 2002

First dabs please on your premium 2002 that will be travelling the globe

Huzzah, you're in luck!

 

 

Apologies for 1.) Delay (I picked this up Tuesday) 2.) shitey sideways photo 3.) Not very good detailing of said 2002 but this was my attempt on Tuesday to broadcast the great news live but I couldn't fathom a way to do so on my phone without linking to a gigantic image. Anyway, you'll note that I also partook in the 4 standard models for £5 deal currently on, so hopefully these 944 Turbos are still a difficult thing to acquire, or I'll be lumbered with a few! I did also trudge round a few more stores that day on my leisurely journey up the country that day and didn't encounter any more of those Hotwheels Premiums, so it seems like that was somehow a lucky find. Anyway, dibs away @flat4alfa but please do remind me when I put up a pre-travel post in a couple of months.

[Jon]

In further news, I decided to take photos of some other stuff that may be of potential interest:

 

Here's the Porsche 911 I mentioned previously - I quite like the stripes but the rest isn't really of interest to me. I think I prefer the metallic green Superfast ones that were in my toy box (no idea why there were 2 of them).

 

This '32 Ford may well appeal to someone but like the Porsche above, I'm just not sure I could justify spending £4.50 on either of these, tbh. Happy to buy on behalf of others though.

 

And then once again, I went on another 4 for £5 buying spree, avoiding yet more Volvo 850s and Porsche 944s, instead choosing these:

Finding the Escort was the motivator, as I thought it'd garner some interest. Then I found a couple of other interesting picks from the same 'Baja Blazers' line - sadly I couldn't find the Subaru Brat, else I'd defo have picked that one up. I'll admit that I'm actually quite taken by the Jerry Rigged Nova wagon gasser myself, though these are all available for UK despatch in May, should anyone want to dibs. I do gain pleasure in finding stuff on others' behalves and I reckon I'd also entertain interesting swaps just as much as cold hard cash.

[Split_Pin]

Remember this?

It arrived today from NI so I poured myself a Tamnavulin and wasted no time.

Always a funny hidden somewhere in or around DC's parcels!

Firstly, dug out my Revell Golf MK1 kit. My memory is failing though, it was a spare dashboard that was there and not a grille. BUNGLETRUMPETS.

Salvaged something that would be a good shape for the front bumper, a pair of indicators and a wiper.

As such can anyone guess what I made the front grille from? No?

Its a really deep recess and there isnt much to stick things to behind where the grille should sit. So I needed something thick to fill the gap but that would then be nearly impossible to cut.  

I rummaged through long- dormant craft boxes, tool boxes, even the messy cupboard but to no avail.

Then I remembered I had a roll of gaffa tape. I folded a thick strip which was malleable and easy to cut but had the right satin finish to give the appearance of a grille. Some foam tape was used behind to make 2 risers to make the grille sit correctly.

A quick Google revealed that, as DC alluded to earlier, this was probably a Polo however in the absence of any markings on the back or base, the gift was mine to choose to make it an Audi 50. Mainly because the badge was easier to draw! I marked out the trim and lights with my trusty silver pen.

I attached the bumper, indicators and replaced the missing wiper and overall it hasnt turned out too bad at all.

Very pleased at having this hard to find Polistil model with my others. Cheers DC!

 

 

[flat4alfa]

13 hours ago, Split_Pin said:

A quick Google revealed that, as DC alluded to earlier, this was probably a Polo however in the absence of any markings on the back or base, the gift was mine to choose to make it an Audi 50.

Yes, Polistil released both in 1/25, but not in 1:43 which was just the Polo

Not only that, both in 1/25 had the same door fit of Friday-car that missed the QA queue...!

The Audi 50L was in two Gerstmann Motorsport colour schemes

 

The Polo was in plain schemes including the silver

[sierraman]

Going to swing by Tesco later, hopefully they’ll have got some new 2020 Matchbox stuff in. 

[quicksilver]

Remember this that I asked @Datsuncog to retrieve from the Tat Box? A no-name (but actually by Automaxx) 1/72 MAN lorry that should have had a scissor lift on the back but it had been broken off.

I attacked it with a Dremel and now it looks like this. An ERF showman's special with a resin cab, shortened body (conveniently cutting out the broken bit) and generator in the back. Still a lot of work to do but you get the idea.

[sierraman]

Tesco had nothing new. Picked up the 5 pack with the sixties VW transporter in it. Wonder when we will get the Civic and the Golf GTI

[bunglebus]

I got this Mini Ha Ha locally a few weeks ago with the intention of doing a custom - but it's just too nice...

 

20200218_152502 by RS, on Flickr

 

...so I got this one instead. Now I have three of them

 

20200229_141130 by RS, on Flickr

 

Never seen a yellow Piston Popper before - then I found these as a job lot...

 

20200229_141306 by RS, on Flickr

 

...with these

 

20200229_141610 by RS, on Flickr

 

Also a good Bugs Bunny Buggy to go with my custom one

 

20200229_142234 by RS, on Flickr

 

Turns out I bid on two Impy Corsairs, not expecting to win both - this one still has one of its tiny jewel headlights still in place

 

20200229_143049 by RS, on Flickr

 

Been after this Porsche Spyder for ages

 

20200229_155947 by RS, on Flickr

 

I can guarantee new Matchbox will be on the shelves within days, as I relented and bought this pack for the Caddy, Lotus, pickup and Beetle

 

20200229_155831 by RS, on Flickr

20200229_164921 by RS, on Flickr

20200229_164925 by RS, on Flickr

20200229_165002 by RS, on Flickr

20200229_165028 by RS, on Flickr

20200229_165101 by RS, on Flickr

[Frogchod]

A new arrival.

Beige plastic Visa ?

[bunglebus]

I wonder if the little dude out of this

 

20200227_075305 by RS, on Flickr

 

Fits this?

 

 

I broke the wing on the Beetle trying to straighten it anyway

[DoctorRetro]

Was someone looking for one of these? 

[DoctorRetro]

Today's additions, for littlun, not me. Although the Ranchero is more for me I guess ?

 

[egg]

Quick n dirty resto of the Corgi Juniors TR7 that @155V6 sent me. Hot wheels wheels added.

[Frogchod]

Dinky U23 tipper.

Where these a thing? 

Or has someone made this? 

[sierraman]

Got my old Convoys out for a bit of Kris Kristopherson action. 

[Frogchod]

Picked up this Jyane today 

Although it says Gyane on the boot lid. 

Like the real thing I think this was made in Iran too. 

Also got myself an Acadiane ?

[plasticvandan]

Just been to my first model toy and train fair in years and years with my dad,rekindled my interest in models again,and my dad really loved it too,could be our new hobby as we are getting tired of the vintage bike world and also it's expense! My dad got loads of early small matchbox models,mostly from the 50p boxes, I got a dinky police accident transit with cones and signs,a model I've wanted for years due to its chunky nature,and also a gorgeous spot on milk float for a tenner,oh and a karrier cob mechanical horse tractor unit for £2.looks like we will be going to another soon!

[RayMK]

1 hour ago, Frogchod said:

Dinky U23 tipper.

Where these a thing? 

Or has someone made this? 

 

French Dinky 25M (Studebaker) has a very similar tipper body and French? Dinky 35A (Citroen U23) has a very similar cab.   I'm no expert though. 

[Frogchod]

29 minutes ago, RayMK said:

French Dinky 25M (Studebaker) has a very similar tipper body and French? Dinky 35A (Citroen U23) has a very similar cab.   I'm no expert though. 

This has the 35A chassis and cab. I cant place the tipper yet, it's not the 25M

I'll strip it for repaint one day, when large chunks of filler fall out it'll answer my question..

[155V6]

1 hour ago, sierraman said:

Got my old Convoys out for a bit of Kris Kristopherson action. 

I like the Tizer set,I have the Transit but didn't know which car went with it.

[155V6]

A few finds from today,you can never have too many Matchbox Cortinas or Corgi Rockets ?

[sierraman]

48 minutes ago, 155V6 said:

I like the Tizer set,I have the Transit but didn't know which car went with it.

Had the Tizer one since I was a kid, remember my mum buying it me for behaving while we were shopping. If I didn’t whine or be generally annoying I’d get a Matchbox. 

[Spottedlaurel]

3 hours ago, sierraman said:

Got my old Convoys out for a bit of Kris Kristopherson action.

Do you want/need the black Peterbilt and Midnight X-Press? It'll be going on sale in my tent of tat at Shitefest if not.

Thinking of which, I ought to show here what I'll be putting up for grabs, just in case anything there would be of interest to those who can't make it.

[MarvinsMom]

[sierraman]

2 hours ago, Spottedlaurel said:

Do you want/need the black Peterbilt and Midnight X-Press? It'll be going on sale in my tent of tat at Shitefest if not.

Thinking of which, I ought to show here what I'll be putting up for grabs, just in case anything there would be of interest to those who can't make it.

Hmm could be of interest! Post up what you are selling?