Shite in Miniature II

[andrew e]

@bunglebus The 2002 looks the dogs danglies! How long did the stripes take? 

[Datsuncog]

So in addition to the Eagle, the Charity Stall yielded up yet more Dinky goodies today...

Yup, it's a slightly ropey example of their late 70s Mk2 Transit LWB, in police trim.

Missing its tailgate and quite a bit more ratty than the Mk1 example picked up last week, it could still make a decent restoration.

I think I primarily picked it up so I could do a three-way comparison with the Mk1 and also the messy Mk1 facelift I've owned for years now (once AA yellow, now with about four coats of paint on it).

I don't mind holding on to this one myself, but if anyone particularly wants it, then £4 will take it.  [**TAKEN!!!!**]

Also from the Charity Stall (and making up a round tenner) was this, which I've had my beady eye on for a couple of weeks now...

In all honesty, I'm not particularly into construction vehicles - but I thought this might pair well with the Corgi Volvo BM cement mixer from the other week. I'm pretty sure the engine should be silver, not green, so dunno if it was put to work in an environment hostile to vacuum-plated parts.

This one's a keeper.

Moving back onto my Tat Stall haul, I picked these out from the 50p Tat Box, while fruitlessly searching for the maroon Volvo 760...

I have a childhood example of this Chevy 4x4 in slightly worse condition, having erroneously bought a mint boxed US version of one similar, but not the same, last year.

Still looking a decent one of these; this'll do for now until a better one shows up!

I also have a later two-tone version of the Thunderbird; I think this is the original Lesney release though. Not in brilliant shape, but worth picking up for 50p, mebbe...

Also at 50p:

These Ford GT40s crop up fairly often, though never in great shape. This one has a single good tyre, and rampant underbody corrosion (so pretty much like every Ford I've ever owned, then).

The no-name Porsche 911 Turbo was picked up simply because it's actually quite a nice rendering of the real thing - better than the slightly clunky Corgi, Matchbox or Hot Wheels efforts. Shame the paint's not too great.

Both available at 50p each!

Now... here's where things got interesting. The carrier bags belonging to the general tat stall...

Well, ride me sideways. Rockets. And not just any old Rockets...

I believe we're looking here at the Mercury Cougar from the 'On Her Majesty's Secret Service' 007 gift set?

While bent double over a carrier bag, with my glasses steaming up merrily from my facemask, I couldn't be sure if this was a repaint or not - since the paint looks pretty thick and the white paint showing through the chips alarmed me a bit.

But on closer inspection, it does seem to be a factory paint job - and the holes in the rear screen (for the plastic ski rack) mean this appears to be legit.

As with anything Bond-related, these things tend to fetch a bit of coin... so I'm gonna put this one aside while I have a think about what to do with it.

How Tat Fridays work for me is as follows: withdraw cash; buy tat; sell tat at cost price to shiters; use PayPal balance to fund online purchases (typically, boxed 70s and 80s Corgi 1/36 stuff, as that's what's attracting me these days).

It's kinda like a TSB savings account, only with more battered Lesneys involved. It's not really a money-making enterprise; it is just for the fun of it, and it gives me a kick to send something unloved off across the sea to someone who really wants it. Knowing this tat is giving pleasure to others, both in the finding and in the eventual receiving, really is enough - cheesy though that may sound.

But every now and then something unusual yet cheap like this Bond Cougar crops up, and when its value works out at roughly equivalent of a boxed Corgi... well, maybe you can appreciate my dilemma.

So I'll have a think.

I don't know why I feel so guilty about that.

If anyone wants the Jensen though, it's up for 50p. [**SOLD!!**]

ANYWAY...

There were also these:

Corgi Whizzwheels Beetle rozzermobile, and an unusual Kidco key car in the form of the Magnum P.I. Ferrari 308GTB.

As a thoughtful touch to the skirting boards of the world, the front of the Ferrari is made of rubber.

One tyre is missing and the axles need straightened, but could be a nice addition to anyone's TV cars collection?

50p each on these. [**Vee-Dub TAKEN!!!**]

Some no-name mystery cars now - Welly, mebbe?

Ovlov is set aside for @Split_Pin

...but what I think is meant to be a Lexus LS400 (though sporting a JDM Toyota grille badge) is available for 50p - if you know better than me what it is, let me know! [**BOTH NOW TAKEN!**]

Moving on to Lesney products now:

Mercedes ambulance rolling on regular wheels, and a Superfast Mercury Commuter complete with DAAAGS.

50p each! [**MERCURY TAKEN!!**]

Then we have some heavy commercials:

Later variant of the Dodge tipper in ok shape, and a Ford Heavy Wrecker with Esso transfers.

The Ford has a fair bit of metal in it; nicely chunky. Both up for 50p a pop. [**BOTH NOW TAKEN!!**]

And then finally, here's some more Dubbers' Delight:

Matchbox Superfast Beetle and Type 3 coupe. Nice.

I've never had the Beetle in my hot little hands before, so I might clean it up and see how I feel about it... the purple skinny-Superfast Type 3 I already have, so this is surplus.

I thought it was all intact, and indeed the spotlights are all there, but closer inspection reveals a typical crack on the offside A-post, annoyingly. Plus, it's filthy.

50p on the Type 3? [**SOLD!!**]

Crikey, that's it for this week... and the other good news is that the shed is up.

I say shed... it's probably a bit fancy for a shed. But very possibly a good outdoor sales room for tat...

Til next time!!

[Split_Pin]

I think I speak for all of us when I say Tat Fridays aren't just appreciated, they're the highlight of everybody's week.

Personally I dont really have anywhere like this near me, apart from a car booty but prices and choice there are poor. With your pictures of the buckets of delight and layouts of some pretty decent stuff, we can all have a virtual scout round the Market!

I've lost count of the numbers if cars that are in my house from NI now!

In addition to my 2 already I'll take the Dodge and Ford trucks , together with the 'Lexus' please!

[sierraman]

Can I add the Type 3, the Corgi whizzwheels beetle, the mercury commuter to my order please?

[sierraman]

I’ll add the transit as well if that’s ok? Something to restore over winter!

[Datsuncog]

  On 09/10/2020 at 14:25, Split_Pin said:

In addition to my 2 already I'll take the Dodge and Ford trucks , together with the 'Lexus' please!

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Sure thing - and cheers for the kind words!

  On 09/10/2020 at 14:25, sierraman said:

Can I add the Type 3, the Corgi whizzwheels beetle, the mercury commuter to my order please?

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You sure can - will move those three over to your box!

  On 09/10/2020 at 14:31, sierraman said:

I’ll add the transit as well if that’s ok? Something to restore over winter!

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Daaah, the Transit was claimed via PM about an hour ago, based on the group pic - sorry! But I'll keep an eye out for any more Transits that might crop up - there is A LOT of diecast appearing at the minute; seems to be maybe down to a people finally getting around to clearing out the attic/ shed/ garage, plus there seems to be a lot of house moves going on... So hang on to your hats, we could be seeing some top minishite appearing week on week!

[bunglebus]

@Datsuncog if another MK2 Transit appears with an intact side door I'd be interested - I just don't trust white metal reproductions. 

The Volvo and its friend (yes a Lexus) are Zylmex by the way

[bunglebus]

  On 09/10/2020 at 13:48, andrew e said:

@bunglebus The 2002 looks the dogs danglies! How long did the stripes take? 

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They're not too bad really just fiddly. Actually meant for doing fancy nail art, sometimes you have to think laterally to get supplies!

[andy18s]

Eagle looks good for £3,already looking for parts for it

Thanks!

[flat4alfa]

  On 09/10/2020 at 13:55, Datsuncog said:

I think I primarily picked it up so I could do a three-way comparison with the Mk1 and also the messy Mk1 facelift I've owned for years now (once AA yellow, now with about four coats of paint on it).

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This one?

[eddyramrod]

Oh bugger, too late on the Transit!  Oh well, maybe next time.

[Datsuncog]

  On 09/10/2020 at 16:47, flat4alfa said:

This one?

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That's the one! Probably had it since I was ten or eleven. Ruined the glazing by leaving it immersed in white spirit while trying to get paint off. Given that it screws apart, there was no need for it to have ever got paint on it...

[bunglebus]

If you feel so inclined, could you take the MK1 and MK2 apart and see if the side doors are interchangeable? Opens up my donor possibilities if so but I've heard they're different

[flat4alfa]

Yes please lay the lot out on a table, disassembled.

Looking forward to seeing red doors on white mk2 transit with silver glazing and a mk1 base etc.   

It will be like Transit Harlequins everywhere

[junkyarddog]

This was a recent find.

Plastic body and metal base with a moveable metal rod out the rear,front wheels plastic,the rears have rubber tyres.

Renault 17 obviously,can any one shed any light on it's origins,maker ect.

 

[bunglebus]

The wheels look very much like Playart 

[bunglebus]

  On 04/10/2019 at 15:53, Datsuncog said:

And lastly:

Now, I'm quite sure we've seen one of these fairly recently, but I could be mistaken. It appears to be a plastic pirate casting of the Lesney Superfast Renault 17TL, modified to work as a key car.

Axles are shonky and stickers have worn away, but it's an oddity alright.

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All the way back in pre-covid days

[Datsuncog]

  On 09/10/2020 at 20:11, bunglebus said:

All the way back in pre-covid days

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Well remembered (and found)!

Still have it upstairs too - never seen anything quite like it.

The end of the rod thing must be broken off mine, though - JYD's looks more complete. Would also be interested to learn the story behind these.

Also - will see if I can manage a side-by side Transit comparison tomorrow!

[bunglebus]

https://www.ebay.com/itm/163831611389

[bunglebus]

Check this out - I have a bunch of cars made by High Speed, here's the base of one;

 

Thing is all the others have plastic bases, so either it's not High Speed (packaging above refers to Justen Products/Lido) or it was made out of metal to cope with being fired from the gun

Here's another Lido Renault on eBay

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LIDO-Hong-Kong-No-601-Renault-JPS-GUN-OF-A-CAR-1984-1-64-RARE/293764414839?hash=item4465b93d77:g:dR4AAOSwX1pfdzbj

Here's the Datsun

And the Porsche 

Where I found the picture of the Porsche informs me these became Golden Wheels, sold in Poundland without the firing mechanism. I love these die cast investigations...

[Sudsprint]

  On 09/10/2020 at 13:55, Datsuncog said:

 

 

Now... here's where things got interesting. The carrier bags belonging to the general tat stall...

Well, ride me sideways. Rockets. And not just any old Rockets...

I believe we're looking here at the Mercury Cougar from the 'On Her Majesty's Secret Service' 007 gift set?

While bent double over a carrier bag, with my glasses steaming up merrily from my facemask, I couldn't be sure if this was a repaint or not - since the paint looks pretty thick and the white paint showing through the chips alarmed me a bit.

But on closer inspection, it does seem to be a factory paint job - and the holes in the rear screen (for the plastic ski rack) mean this appears to be legit.

As with anything Bond-related, these things tend to fetch a bit of coin... so I'm gonna put this one aside while I have a think about what to do with it.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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OMG OHMSS 007 XR7

[eddyramrod]

  On 07/10/2020 at 15:13, sierraman said:

Any sign in the Tesco yet of the Civics? I’d go have a look but the nearest Tesco is miles away!

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I was in my local big Tesco yesterday and there were several Civics in the box.  Should I pick some up?  Who wants one?

[junkyarddog]

  On 10/10/2020 at 10:17, eddyramrod said:

I was in my local big Tesco yesterday and there were several Civics in the box.  Should I pick some up?  Who wants one?

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The dodge police car you are after should be in that mix Eddy.

[eddyramrod]

I did have a good rootle in the box, and didn't see one.  Quite a few Austin Healeys which is one I haven't seen before.  I think there might still be an orange Golluf or two in the mix.

 

[MarvinsMom]

Austin Healy you say ? how much were they?

[flat4alfa]

£1.25 each

I bought two this morning

Was gob-smacked they had restocked

Lots of Civics too! 

BUT NO TOP GUN AIRCRAFT CARRIER SETS, or ´59 Dodge Coronets for that matter

[Frogchod]

1/64th but not hotwheels or matchbox, it's an AutoWorld.

Quality is rubbish.

But it's another Buick for my collection. I know it's not really an Electra, Buick chose to call it the Estate Wagon.

I don't care what they called it, the front end is an Electra.

I think the real thing had a funky tail gate arrangement where the top and bottom doors slid into the bodywork.

 

[big_al_granvia]

what are early 70's corgi superking f1 cars worth, market bloke near me was wanting 3 quid a piece, unboxed and pretty rough, only wanted them because they had baccy ads from the era that we sold toys advertising cigs to kids... i offered 2 quid tops and got told to eff off

[Split_Pin]

I visited Linlithgow today. Due to the Covid restrictions in place through Central Scotland, I couldn't visit my parents so we all met up in the High Street 

I remembered that my favourite curiosity shop had a stash of MG ZTs and the owner is a 75 and general car fan so I wandered in for a blether, hoping that the yellow ZT he had last time was still there.

Thankfully it was and he only wanted a tenner, bit his hand off!

 

[bunglebus]

  On 10/10/2020 at 16:04, big_al_granvia said:

what are early 70's corgi superking f1 cars worth, market bloke near me was wanting 3 quid a piece, unboxed and pretty rough, only wanted them because they had baccy ads from the era that we sold toys advertising cigs to kids... i offered 2 quid tops and got told to eff off

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I think your offer was about right. Loads on eBay, maybe a slight premium for the ones with removable wheels. JPS Lotus is really common