flat4alfa Posted July 2, 2020 Share Posted July 2, 2020 Lincoln needs the missing battery carrier to work. Some deft adaptions should get the telly shining Just caught up with all today's tat efforts! I spotted the big Eldorado and was going to grab it. Then of course I had another page or so to go, and just knew it would be gone by the end! To put the fiver in perspective - I watched two in recent weeks that went on 'bay bid beyond £15. In the end I won a wrongpainted one (which hasn't arrived yet...) for not really that much less.... bunglebus and Amishtat 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat4alfa Posted July 2, 2020 Share Posted July 2, 2020 11 hours ago, TheDoctor said: Who was it was looking for an X/19? @flat4alfa? With good glass and bumperage, yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noel Tidybeard Posted July 2, 2020 Share Posted July 2, 2020 now look what you bastids have made me gone and done! .....with bonus Sergal in the background! Amishtat, Datsuncog, AndyW201 and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat4alfa Posted July 2, 2020 Share Posted July 2, 2020 This one came from Eddy's Tat Emporium a few months back. Photo shows the cell carrier (there were two types, ours is the early type) and one of the TV screen 'clips'. There were 6 clips originally with the car. One of other selling points was the interior 'carpetting'... @bunglebus@eddyramrod MarvinsMom, Amishtat, bunglebus and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorRetro Posted July 2, 2020 Share Posted July 2, 2020 5 hours ago, flat4alfa said: With good glass and bumperage, yes Any particular brand? It was just I saw this... https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/264780873806 flat4alfa 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amishtat Posted July 2, 2020 Share Posted July 2, 2020 I did keep an eye out for X1/9s yesterday to no avail, annoying as two weeks ago I saw a pair of nice examples but didn't get them. It's reminded me I do have this though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorRetro Posted July 2, 2020 Share Posted July 2, 2020 Austat, Burnside, Spottedlaurel and 14 others 17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted July 2, 2020 Share Posted July 2, 2020 Had a play with the three plastic Buddy L 280s, they're pretty simple inside, two AAs, a sliding switch to vary from 0-3v, a bulb and a transparent section to carry the light to each end. Got two out of three working, the gunked-up one seems to need a bulb andrew e, flat4alfa, Burnside and 2 others 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted July 2, 2020 Author Share Posted July 2, 2020 Gosh I had one of those Buddy L Datsuns with the lights! I might actually still have it. It had lurid chrome-effect blue paint which has flaked off in places. I think my mum only replaced the batteries once and when they ran out it was just another toy car. If I find it I'm going to try it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted July 2, 2020 Author Share Posted July 2, 2020 Our @cms206 kindly gave me these yesterday. I am really delighted with them. I glued the wheel back on the 406 and cleaned it up and it looks absolutely mint. I've wanted this one for a while but the yellow that I usually saw them in put me off. This one looks great in red. I also love Fox Body Mustangs so am very pleased with this one too. AndyW201, Datsuncog, DoctorRetro and 7 others 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorRetro Posted July 2, 2020 Share Posted July 2, 2020 Picked up this Ambulance from Amishtat today, first job was to give it a good clean I'm not sure whether I should do a repaint, leave as is, or do a mad custom job. The light will be an interesting fix, as the glass is broken ? Amishtat, Datsuncog, eddyramrod and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amishtat Posted July 2, 2020 Share Posted July 2, 2020 That looks so much better after a wash! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted July 2, 2020 Share Posted July 2, 2020 Please don't paint it! I had a look around Entertainer, Tesco and Smyths today - all had restocked but all ones we've seen before. Smyths had a new range of Car Culture out 20200702_134231 by RS, on Flickr But of course #6, the Porsche 959 was gone 20200702_145109 by RS, on Flickr I bought the Camaro... 20200702_144925 by RS, on Flickr ...and the only one of the new F+F series that interested me 20200702_145314 by RS, on Flickr 20200702_145230 by RS, on Flickr AndyW201 and DoctorRetro 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted July 2, 2020 Share Posted July 2, 2020 4 hours ago, Split_Pin said: Gosh I had one of those Buddy L Datsuns with the lights! I might actually still have it. It had lurid chrome-effect blue paint which has flaked off in places. I think my mum only replaced the batteries once and when they ran out it was just another toy car. If I find it I'm going to try it! You're welcome to one if you want it, surprised I haven't been asked about supplying one to use as a slot car body yet! flat4alfa and Split_Pin 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorRetro Posted July 2, 2020 Share Posted July 2, 2020 1 hour ago, bunglebus said: Please don't paint it! Why not? It doesn't seem spare parts are that easy to find. ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt79 Posted July 2, 2020 Share Posted July 2, 2020 Begining a massive sort out & slimming down of my diecast collection (more to be added for sale when I get time to sort them out) flat4alfa 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sierraman Posted July 2, 2020 Share Posted July 2, 2020 2 minutes ago, matt79 said: Begining a massive sort out & slimming down of my diecast collection (more to be added for sale when I get time to sort them out) Any matchbox or similar? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt79 Posted July 2, 2020 Share Posted July 2, 2020 @sierraman there will be some matchbox models at some point (might be a little while as I have hundreds of models to sort out, all whilst trying not to think of excuses to keep them). Split_Pin and sierraman 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat4alfa Posted July 2, 2020 Share Posted July 2, 2020 3 hours ago, bunglebus said: You're welcome to one if you want it, surprised I haven't been asked about supplying one to use as a slot car body yet! It wasn't until you showed the circuitry with the bulb on, I realised how large they are. I assumed they were 1:43 or smaller, so wasn't keen. Am now, obv. bunglebus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat4alfa Posted July 2, 2020 Share Posted July 2, 2020 2 hours ago, TheDoctor said: Why not? Just needs a tidy, I reckon A white paint pen along the worn extremities will make all the difference Amishtat and bunglebus 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat4alfa Posted July 2, 2020 Share Posted July 2, 2020 2 hours ago, TheDoctor said: It doesn't seem spare parts are that easy to find. ? 267 Cadillac Ambulance siren £0.65 267 Cadillac Ambulance driver white plastic £1.60 267 Cadilac Ambulance passenger white plastic £1.60 267 Cadillac Ambulance rear door and hinge £1.35 267 Cadillac Ambulance white plastic rear door trim panel £1.35 267 Cadillac Ambulance roof side flashers front LH or RH Each £0.65 267 Cadillac Ambulance rear roof flashers Each £0.65 267 Cadillac ambulance plastic stretcher and patient light blue blanket painted NEW JAN 2020 £4.60 267 Cadillac Ambulance clear plastic window unit £3.50 267 Cadillac Ambulance clear roof light bulb eddyramrod and Amishtat 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorRetro Posted July 2, 2020 Share Posted July 2, 2020 8 minutes ago, flat4alfa said: 267 Cadillac Ambulance siren £0.65 267 Cadillac Ambulance driver white plastic £1.60 267 Cadilac Ambulance passenger white plastic £1.60 267 Cadillac Ambulance rear door and hinge £1.35 267 Cadillac Ambulance white plastic rear door trim panel £1.35 267 Cadillac Ambulance roof side flashers front LH or RH Each £0.65 267 Cadillac Ambulance rear roof flashers Each £0.65 267 Cadillac ambulance plastic stretcher and patient light blue blanket painted NEW JAN 2020 £4.60 267 Cadillac Ambulance clear plastic window unit £3.50 267 Cadillac Ambulance clear roof light bulb Where? I got lost looking for them. flat4alfa 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat4alfa Posted July 2, 2020 Share Posted July 2, 2020 1 hour ago, TheDoctor said: Where? I got lost looking for them. http://www.model-supplies.co.uk/dinky_parts_range.htm Park it for a couple of weeks though, as he's a Leicesterite Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amishtat Posted July 2, 2020 Share Posted July 2, 2020 2 hours ago, flat4alfa said: It wasn't until you showed the circuitry with the bulb on, I realised how large they are. I assumed they were 1:43 or smaller, so wasn't keen. Am now, obv. That pull-cord one looks to be the same as this one you've got here bunglebus and flat4alfa 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat4alfa Posted July 2, 2020 Share Posted July 2, 2020 Remember when we had a summer? One day last week, the Bburago Rolls Royce CAMARGUES popped over to share their rung registration plates. All of a hefty 1:22 scale, they dwarf a Dinky Silver Shadow. Why three, you ask? Because of bidding on two lots and accidental winning them both... However, they look fantastic on the (now reinforced) shelving. If Autoshite made Rolls Royces, the Camarque is the 'elitist yet shiteist' one to have? Gosh, look at the dashboard effort Anyone else have some diecast Rolls Royce love? Or is it just moi. More of the 'collection' may get posted if there is interest. andrew e, Datsuncog, Sudsprint and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amishtat Posted July 2, 2020 Share Posted July 2, 2020 If I was ever in a position to have a Rolls Royce it would be a Camargue or one of those early two-door Shadows.. Never going to happen but never mind. andrew e 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amishtat Posted July 2, 2020 Share Posted July 2, 2020 They didn't quite get the proportions right on these though Split_Pin, Datsuncog, Tenmil Socket and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat4alfa Posted July 2, 2020 Share Posted July 2, 2020 Oh I don't know, it's comparable to the awkwardness of the Dinky? It also popped along to the garden bench party last week too. The Bburago Silver Shadow II is stamped 1:24 scale. However, the length and width dimensions are a bit off, calculating to an average of 1:28 I think they look a lot better out of the box and there aren't many Shadow II to choose from after all.... Left-hand drive too, for that added shady motor experience. Not only that, the fuel tank is in chrome! The Dinky calculates to approx 1:38 Split_Pin, Sudsprint, Amishtat and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted July 2, 2020 Author Share Posted July 2, 2020 43 minutes ago, flat4alfa said: Remember when we had a summer? One day last week, the Bburago Rolls Royce CAMARGUES popped over to share their rung registration plates. All of a hefty 1:22 scale, they dwarf a Dinky Silver Shadow. Why three, you ask? Because of bidding on two lots and accidental winning them both... However, they look fantastic on the (now reinforced) shelving. If Autoshite made Rolls Royces, the Camarque is the 'elitist yet shiteist' one to have? Anyone else have some diecast Rolls Royce love? Or is it just moi. More of the 'collection' may get posted if there is interest. Oh boy, Christmas 1988 was the best one I ever had. I remember writing to Santa for a model Camargue, not knowing if one was available. I wanted a model example as I lusted over the one that appeared in my David Bellamy I Spy car book. I recall opening it at 4am on Christmas morning and being absolutely ecstatic at how wonderful the model was. I also remember how quickly parts broke off it. Being the conscientious child that I was however, I saved whichever part came off (wipers, silver lady, door trim inside, grille and bumper and I think a wheel trim too!) and glued them carefully back on with UHU and set the alarm on the WW2 themed LCD handheld game I also got for Christmas for the specified drying time. I still have it today. Here it is in one of my early You Tube reviews. I'd love to acquire an early green or bronze one that came on a plinth or even better the executive desk ornament complete with a desk tidy! warch, eddyramrod, Datsuncog and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat4alfa Posted July 2, 2020 Share Posted July 2, 2020 It's likely I'll be selling the slightly off-white one with a few small scuffs. That's after transferring over the radiator grille to the red one missing the Silver Lady. BUT it could always be a good candidate for a repaint in a colour of choice. I wondered perhaps as the (in)famous ex-Sammy Davis Jr one, lives (still?) outside in all weathers in the car park of a Cromer old folks home I spotted some years back, alongside a black AM Lagonda no less. It's also been spotted by other shiteists, can't find photo so have one of @Spottedlaurel's ones Otherwise... Or as a dare warch 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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