Shite in Miniature II

[flat4alfa]

THURSDAY TAT DILEMMA: WHO DID IT WORSE?

The 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo.

Corgi, or Matchbox?

 

A consideration:

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The Carabo name is derived from the Carabidae beetles, as evoked by the car's iridescent green and orange colouring.

 

[flat4alfa]

The Post Lady has been

She rang the bell, left the parcel on doorstep and took two steps back; because of the new pestilence rules

COMPETITION TIME!

Points given to what they are modelled on:  Year, make, model; in no particular order

I will mention they measure to approx 1:30 scale and Dolly and Ken reckon they need slot car-ifying too

[bunglebus]

Buick Grand National GNX 1986ish

[AndyW201]

1986 Oldsmobile Cutlass?

[flat4alfa]

1 hour ago, bunglebus said:

Buick Grand National GNX 1986ish

Right generation, right platform, but no.  Look again at the grille

[flat4alfa]

17 hours ago, AndyW201 said:

1986 Oldsmobile Cutlass?

Oh you're so close

1982-83 Olds Cutlass Calais had the egg-box grille, one year only

[Datsuncog]

On 3/17/2020 at 9:29 PM, flat4alfa said:

THURSDAY TAT DILEMMA: WHO DID IT WORSE?

The 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo.

Corgi, or Matchbox?

I reckon the Corgi version's more faithful to the original - but the Matchbox is better stanced and looks rather more appealing.

Also - it's Thursday already?

Hell's bells.

On 3/17/2020 at 9:39 PM, flat4alfa said:

COMPETITION TIME!

Points given to what they are modelled on:  Year, make, model; in no particular order

I see the answer's been revealed - I always thought they were Pontiac Grand Prix, but I'd have been wrong, wouldn't I?

I had two of those as well, once upon a time, in yellow and blue - Buddy L, were they? Or Tonka... can't remember now, think the brand was moulded into the outside of the wheels, a bit like tyre lettering. Came as the load on an articulated transporter, if memory serves...

Memory's not that stellar these days, to be fair.

[flat4alfa]

11 minutes ago, Datsuncog said:

Memory's not that stellar these days, to be fair.

Nor is mine.  I spelled Tuesday as Thursday, for starters....

The flanks have stickers which give clue to brand

[flat4alfa]

WEDNESDAY WHAT WHERE THEY THINKING ... etc

Matchbox Connectables,  

What was their purpose?  What was the real play value?

I have two.  Not sure what to do with them.  The three photos below tested the limit.  And Dolly's

Ken wasnt that interested,

Both cars are for sale

[Datsuncog]

Ah yes - good old Bloody 'Ell.

Eyes aren't the best either...

Nice enough models, though!

I also had a large plastic Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z in the same approximate scale, branded as Matchbox - red with black windows, kind of a soft plastic though. Probably also a transporter load.

All long gone though, sorry!

[Datsuncog]

Aye, I had a set of Connnectables too. I believe it was a gift of some sort.

It included that same VW Beetle; some sort of Formula 1 car; a totally unplayable plane; and a 3-piece military half track possibly based on an old Battle Kings model.

Never understood them, never really played with them either.

They do, however, give me a bit of a Proustian rush back to the early 1990s, and browsing the shelves in Woolworths.

But not so much that I actually want them...

[bunglebus]

I've just got the Beetle, 'cos it's a Beetle. I wouldn't mind the original version rather than the Kellogg's one (as above) if Tat Friday returns at some point

 

[DoctorRetro]

@Datsuncog

I'd like the connectables please 

 

In other news, although B&M and Home bargains looked like a war zone today, I managed to pick up a few hot wheels cars. They don't seem to be as desirable as toilet roll or tinned food just yet. 

 

[loserone]

Phwaorrr, Volvo estate touring car

[Datsuncog]

 

40 minutes ago, TheDoctor said:

@Datsuncog

I'd like the connectables please 

Sorry, I don't have them anymore - think they went to join the Sierraman trove a coupla years back!

Re-reading my earlier comment, right enough it's not  very clear - I was referring to not wanting the two offered out by Flat4Alfa... apologies!

If you're looking for Connectables though, I'll keep an eye out as/when Tat Friday comes back...

[DoctorRetro]

24 minutes ago, Datsuncog said:

 

Sorry, I don't have them anymore - think they went to join the Sierraman trove a coupla years back!

Re-reading my earlier comment, right enough it's not  very clear - I was referring to not wanting the two offered out by Flat4Alfa... apologies!

If you're looking for Connectables though, I'll keep an eye out as/when Tat Friday comes back...

Fucksake, I can't read. It was @flat4alfathat has them..

 

[flat4alfa]

WEDNESDAY TERRIFIC TORONADO TRIBUTE

Who did it best?

 

In the white corner: the del Prado 1/43 scale example.  Length and breadth are spot-on at 1:43

In the blue corner: the Corgi Toys example with pop-up 'jewelled' headlamps.  It proves to be a little stumpy though as it measures to 1:51 for length and 1:48 for width...

 

But what's this!?  The del Prado model maker has fitted it with a rear differential!!  Oh my, it was going so well too!

I'm sure @Datsuncog mentioned this 'feature' in the past, but it was still alarming to see.  Maybe it's a horizontal cut-n-shut?

[egg]

Glad to see the Alpine cup on these shores! Nice model I think.

[DoctorRetro]

Found out why the Volvo hadn't been nabbed yet.. 

Print is faulty, and half the door pillar is missing. Does this make it OMGRare? 

[junkyarddog]

Just means shit quality control. 

Some people do collect errors,but they are not that rare really,especially after they've been opened. 

[bunglebus]

2 hours ago, TheDoctor said:

Found out why the Volvo hadn't been nabbed yet.. 

Print is faulty, and half the door pillar is missing. Does this make it OMGRare? 

That's cool, not seen part of the casting missing before. I like error cars.

[bunglebus]

OMG. My favourite charity shop has reinstated the 50p tat box, and it's full!

 

20200318_150244 by RS, on Flickr

 

I may* have bought a few*

 

20200318_163347 by RS, on Flickr

 

More to follow...

[DoctorRetro]

Ooh, what was the yellow taxi? Looks Eastern European 

[bunglebus]

11 minutes ago, TheDoctor said:

Ooh, what was the yellow taxi? Looks Eastern European 

20200318_164354 by RS, on Flickr

 

I got that pacifically for you lot as I knew someone would want it. Let's start with the big stuff then - DeAgostini Russian...thing

 

20200318_164548 by RS, on Flickr

20200318_164559 by RS, on Flickr

 

MC Toys Jag will go on eBay unless anyone wants it

 

20200318_164524 by RS, on Flickr

 

Never seen a Carrera 4 in Matchbox Superkings flavour before

 

20200318_164614 by RS, on Flickr

 

Also a slightly worn  Matchbox Specials Kremer Porsche. The two-speed pullback motor in these is clever

 

20200318_164730 by RS, on Flickr

 

 

[bunglebus]

Moving on to Matchbox;

 

20200318_164817 by RS, on Flickr

20200318_164914 by RS, on Flickr

20200318_164952 by RS, on Flickr

20200318_165040 by RS, on Flickr

20200318_165105 by RS, on Flickr

20200318_165139 by RS, on Flickr

20200318_165221 by RS, on Flickr

20200318_165314 by RS, on Flickr

 

Pushes the contents out - didn't often get play value like that from this era MB

 

20200318_165340 by RS, on Flickr

20200318_165405 by RS, on Flickr

20200318_165437 by RS, on Flickr

20200318_165507 by RS, on Flickr

 

Is that a swamp cooler by the rear window?

 

20200318_165536 by RS, on Flickr

20200318_165617 by RS, on Flickr

20200318_165727 by RS, on Flickr

20200318_165751 by RS, on Flickr

20200318_165831 by RS, on Flickr

 

Rollamatic - gun pops forward

 

20200318_165856 by RS, on Flickr

20200318_165952 by RS, on Flickr

 

A modern (Fisker Karma), excellent wheels though

 

20200318_170016 by RS, on Flickr

20200318_170105 by RS, on Flickr

[bunglebus]

Majorette

 

Got one of these off DatsunCog but didn't know the canopy extended

 

20200318_170822 by RS, on Flickr

20200318_170857 by RS, on Flickr

 

MKIII Golf

 

20200318_170931 by RS, on Flickr

20200318_171010 by RS, on Flickr

 

Two Jags

 

20200318_171041 by RS, on Flickr

20200318_171155 by RS, on Flickr

20200318_171222 by RS, on Flickr

 

[bunglebus]

Hot Wheels

 

20200318_171253 by RS, on Flickr

20200318_171313 by RS, on Flickr

20200318_171343 by RS, on Flickr

20200318_171421 by RS, on Flickr

20200318_171528 by RS, on Flickr

20200318_171548 by RS, on Flickr

 

Need to get my axle tool on this one

 

20200318_171632 by RS, on Flickr

 

Very shiny SL

 

20200318_171727 by RS, on Flickr

20200318_171805 by RS, on Flickr

 

Find of the day, silver Minitrek

 

20200318_171845 by RS, on Flickr

[bunglebus]

Corgi

 

20200318_171914 by RS, on Flickr

20200318_172326 by RS, on Flickr

20200318_172459 by RS, on Flickr

20200318_171952 by RS, on Flickr

20200318_172019 by RS, on Flickr

20200318_172106 by RS, on Flickr

20200318_172154 by RS, on Flickr

20200318_172219 by RS, on Flickr

 

Metal bases - all the Corgi Juniors I've seen have plastic - any guesses why?

 

20200318_172252 by RS, on Flickr

20200318_172318 by RS, on Flickr

20200318_172356 by RS, on Flickr

20200318_172424 by RS, on Flickr

20200318_172431 by RS, on Flickr

 

Two Jags

 

20200318_172541 by RS, on Flickr

 

[DoctorRetro]

That's one hell of a haul! 

[Tinytim]

20 hours ago, Datsuncog said:

I had two of those as well, once upon a time, in yellow and blue - Buddy L, were they? Or Tonka... can't remember now, think the brand was moulded into the outside of the wheels, a bit like tyre lettering. Came as the load on an articulated transporter, if memory serves...

Memory's not that stellar these days, to be fair.

?

Pretty spot on memory recall there.

what’s that hiding under the bed, BUDDY L 

it must of had a fairly long production run, box is dated 1989, cars 1981.