flat4alfa Posted November 17, 2020 Share Posted November 17, 2020 4 hours ago, andrew e said: Diecasts! Corgi 50’s to late 80’s, Siku, majorette? Anything really! £20/25 swap value I reckon with the bashed box. No Lledo days gone 😂 Anything specific? It's a fantastic model. The rear 3/4 view you've done shows how superbly accurate the model is. And that colour! I remember the similar 1:1 colour well, I spent a few nights out in the back of one of those (as a passenger getting stoned with the lads, not as a rent boy I should add). andrew e and Amishtat 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Datsuncog Posted November 17, 2020 Share Posted November 17, 2020 I had a bit of snappy snap earlier this afternoon with some Corgi, but only getting a chance to post it on up now... So yup, as stated there's four primary casting variations of the Chevrolet Van: - the 'Custom Van', with four roof windows and oval-window rear doors, which appeared in 1977 in many Vanner custom-style guises plus full mobile bordello cardboard interior (eg Rough Rider) and also as Superhero vans (Superman, Spiderman, erm, Charlie's Angels) - plus the same casting presented as a more sober Coca-Cola delivery van. Which then turned into... - the 'GM Van' which appeared post-Mettoy, as above but with the roof windows now filled in to make a standard panel van - as per the Royal Mail van in the post above. This casting appeared well into the 2000s in increasingly tenuous guises, including as the A-Team's van and the Scooby Doo Mystery Machine. - the Corgitronics Radio Van, as shown in my pic above (hey, it's the only other one I have - now owned for about 25 years, since I found it at a car boot sale) - same basic idea, but with a plastic roof insert to house the speaker and a battery aperture in the base. AM radio tuning mechanism is behind the oval-window doors, and the on-off/volume rotary dial is also mounted on the base. - the Jean Richard Circus Booking Van - this one came with loudhailers mounted on the roof, and a fold-down plastic canopy at the rear instead of the oval-window doors. I've only seen this one in catalogues - never in the metal. - the Superior Ambulance, which differed from all of the above by having detailed side doors and windows and, as you can see from the photo with the Radio Van, differently profiled wheelarches - not as flared as the other variants. Its roof is also a separate casting entirely; I think the others are either all-metal as part of the shell, or have a plastic insert like the Radio Van. So yeah... Corgi sure got their money's worth out of this design! AndyW201, andrew e, flat4alfa and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat4alfa Posted November 17, 2020 Share Posted November 17, 2020 26 minutes ago, Datsuncog said: - the Jean Richard Circus Booking Van Nada. Circus is same casting as Charlie. Lop the Pinder roof bit off and you will see.... You listed five - for your offering of four! This is what the 'Corgi Chevrolet Van' collection episode does to you. Slope> Slip > Affected ☺️. Ah well, it is... getting late. The Chevrolet 'Tampo-Ambulance' wishes all, a good night. Ken however, as ever, is over-enthusiastic and gets in the way Peace. andrew e and AndyW201 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted November 17, 2020 Share Posted November 17, 2020 8 hours ago, flat4alfa said: 6 hours ago, Datsuncog said: Is it just a trick of the light, or is the body line/wheelarch treatment different on each side of the ambulance? Left side looks raised while the right looks in relief. The one F4A posted looks the same both sides andrew e 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
155V6 Posted November 17, 2020 Share Posted November 17, 2020 A few finds at Tesco this morning,the box was fairly empty so not sure what else would have been there? Remspoor and AndyW201 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted November 17, 2020 Share Posted November 17, 2020 Nice! My Tesco has had naff all interesting since they started their toy sale. I'm after the hot rod and pickup Burnside, flat4alfa and 155V6 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egg Posted November 17, 2020 Share Posted November 17, 2020 Matchbox xk140 just fits in a large letter box, so £2.50 posted. Christine, Burnside and Split_Pin 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat4alfa Posted November 17, 2020 Share Posted November 17, 2020 1 hour ago, 155V6 said: A few finds at Tesco this morning,the box was fairly empty so not sure what else would have been there? The Powell ! I've stopped getting hold of small-scale, but still want to fondle one of those Rest of the set: AndyW201, Split_Pin, Burnside and 1 other 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat4alfa Posted November 17, 2020 Share Posted November 17, 2020 Ever since these Dinky catalogues were posted, the Rover has been fixed in the mind So succumbed to one. Nabbed for cheap - because the seller's photos showed the tailgate detached, implying the lugs were broken. It arrived detached too. But no - all it needed was to be clipped back home! Bertie was impressed SD1 box now ticked. It's a bit ropey in build though. Never had a Dinky before with doors that are wanting to hang off even when closed Can't think of a time when one was seen in the flesh, it does look smaller and less portly compared to the more common Corgi. Scales to approx 1:38 Mr Laurence, AndyW201, eddyramrod and 7 others 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sierraman Posted November 17, 2020 Share Posted November 17, 2020 That towbar says a lot about the cost cutting Dinky we’re doing at this point in time... flat4alfa and andrew e 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat4alfa Posted November 17, 2020 Share Posted November 17, 2020 43 minutes ago, sierraman said: That towbar says a lot about the cost cutting Dinky we’re doing at this point in time... I thought it was an analogue reversing sensor Remspoor and warch 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted November 17, 2020 Share Posted November 17, 2020 I have the civilian spec one, for all its crudeness I rather like it, wheels and dashboard are good efforts anyway Split_Pin, andrew e, Burnside and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat4alfa Posted November 17, 2020 Share Posted November 17, 2020 On 11/30/2019 at 1:03 PM, flat4alfa said: IT’S SEXY PRINCESS SATURDAY ^ Dug this out. Proves Dinky were all over the place with their scaling. Princess: 1/34 ; Rover SD1: 1/38 Until it arrived and in the hands, I foolishly assumed the SD1 was to the same scale as the Princess, being of the same catalogue era... andrew e 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted November 17, 2020 Author Share Posted November 17, 2020 I've got both of those, although the bronze one is now blue, back in the days when I could paint. I got the white one for Christmas 1994. I chose it earlier in the month at a Swapmeet. Mint and boxed I don't think it was particularly cheap even then, about £15. That was right at a time when Princesses were completely undesirable. The model is actually really nice and the larger scale suits it. The lack of opening features does not matter. Back then this was the only model you could get of a Princess so I was glad to have one. I am watching an SD1 on eBay now as I have the Volvo 265 as well and I feel the 3 define an era in Dinky, good or bad. sierraman and andrew e 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted November 17, 2020 Share Posted November 17, 2020 As requested, Lesney Giftware Street Rod and Sand Cat. Need a big ol' desk with my red phone on it for retro completeness andrew e, warch, AndyW201 and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted November 17, 2020 Share Posted November 17, 2020 Also put the three versions of Street Rod that I have together. Fire Chief one was really dusty so the cotton buds came out first, even polished the fireman's helmet... andrew e, flat4alfa and AndyW201 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat4alfa Posted November 17, 2020 Share Posted November 17, 2020 On 11/14/2019 at 12:03 PM, flat4alfa said: Wedge action ^ Dug this out too. Funnily enough, I sold the Stratos just yesterday and it's already wanged (wunged?) its way over to an italoshite collector in Feltham. Bought from a Dutch seller last year. Never seen another. Didn't recognise the brand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat4alfa Posted November 17, 2020 Share Posted November 17, 2020 12 minutes ago, bunglebus said: polished the fireman's helmet... (I hope that's your finger) Look good lined up. Glass table also helps with uplight, might try that. I had the Fire chief one as a boy, there was a standing fireman also hanging off the rear. Soon got lost, along with the detachable fall off-able roof. andrew e 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junkyarddog Posted November 17, 2020 Share Posted November 17, 2020 This Matchbox Renault Kangoo dropped onto the mat this morning. Took it down to Smoll Eddy's fuel emporium for a top up. You like it Smoll Eddy? "Prefer a tranny M8" Your personal life is of no concern to me Smoll Eddy! "FUM8" AndyW201, eddyramrod, Burnside and 6 others 5 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat4alfa Posted November 17, 2020 Share Posted November 17, 2020 1 hour ago, bunglebus said: Didn't appreciate before that Sand Cat ....is on sand bunglebus and andrew e 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted November 17, 2020 Share Posted November 17, 2020 48 minutes ago, flat4alfa said: Look good lined up. Glass table also helps with uplight, might try that. I had the Fire chief one as a boy, there was a standing fireman also hanging off the rear. Soon got lost, along with the detachable fall off-able roof. Garden table is about the only place with decent light at this time of year. I think Fire Chief is missing the rear gunner and a ladder rather than a roof. I'm surprised the driver is still there as he just lifts out flat4alfa 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted November 17, 2020 Share Posted November 17, 2020 Popped into Tesco to see if they'd stocked up (yes) so got the hot rod and Powell pickup. Also bought some multipacks which they haven't taken the multibuy offer for at the till, despite me asking at customer service afterwards and calling their helpline, so I have to go back and speak to a manager. So that's put a downer on things, so here's a new 5 pack of Hot Wheels I spotted instead. I'll check out the Matchbox ones once I've had an argument with them AndyW201 and andrew e 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat4alfa Posted November 17, 2020 Share Posted November 17, 2020 14 minutes ago, bunglebus said: once I've had an argument with them I wouldn't push it too much for a couple of weeks yet... you're only supposed to be in there for 'essentials'. They could make their own phone call Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat4alfa Posted November 17, 2020 Share Posted November 17, 2020 21 minutes ago, bunglebus said: I think Fire Chief is missing the rear gunner and a ladder rather than a roof. I'm surprised the driver is still there as he just lifts out Ah yes, I remember now. The detachable fall off-able ladder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted November 17, 2020 Share Posted November 17, 2020 At least I had these waiting for me when I got home That one ^ is to replace one left behind when I moved out of my marital home I wondered why Lesney just called this the American Ford Station Wagon, but that seems to have been its name (other than the American part), upmarket ones were Country Squire or whatever AndyW201 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christine Posted November 17, 2020 Share Posted November 17, 2020 5 hours ago, egg said: Matchbox xk140 just fits in a large letter box, so £2.50 posted. I'll claim it , if its still available ! egg 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted November 17, 2020 Share Posted November 17, 2020 11 minutes ago, flat4alfa said: I wouldn't push it too much for a couple of weeks yet... you're only supposed to be in there for 'essentials'. They could make their own phone call I needed a tin of beans, and they had a sale on so while I was in there... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat4alfa Posted November 17, 2020 Share Posted November 17, 2020 Quote Matchbox xk140 just fits in a large letter box, so £2.50 posted. Not sure I'd trust that screen sliding through the slot intact! egg 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat4alfa Posted November 17, 2020 Share Posted November 17, 2020 11 minutes ago, bunglebus said: I had that! Another one from the box my Mum snuck out of the house years ago and gave away without asking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat4alfa Posted November 17, 2020 Share Posted November 17, 2020 26 minutes ago, bunglebus said: I wondered why Lesney just called this the American Ford Station Wagon, but that seems to have been its name (other than the American part), upmarket ones were Country Squire or whatever Usually incorrectly referred to as a Ford Fairlane Station Wagon, however Ford did not apply Fairlane to any station wagon in the 1956 US range. So therefore it is a model of the 1956 Ford Country Sedan Station Wagon spec went from Ranch > Custom Ranch > Country Sedan > Parklane (all 2-door) > Country Squire (all 4-door 'woody') Looks in pretty good condition for a 60+ year old Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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