Shite in Miniature II

[Mr Laurence]

^That box is work of art

[Spottedlaurel]

That scene looks like the storyboard for a dramatic episode of Emmerdale. What is the brown thing on the bottom left?

Current small scale projects:

1967 Impala that's going to be fitted with the LT5 engine from a Corvette ZR-1. ARG Sandalwood Beige paintwork, which needs polishing.

To save putting it back in the box, the donor Corvette is getting built without an engine. Again, just-applied paintwork needs to be polished. Colour is Ford Caymen Blue for an appropriately '90s vibe.

 

I'm also resurrecting this long-stalled project, having recently purchased a complete kit for replacement glass - unfortunately I broke the original. Until I saw another version of the bodyshell I'd forgotten how much shaving and filling I'd done to get it to this stage. Needs a bit of a clean and polish, but otherwise I'll leave my original paintwork. I don't want to do that foil brightwork again......

Had I not got the glass piece I'd probably have reconfigured this one as a banger racer. That fate will probably befall the second version.

Need to start another Japanese kit or two. Lots of options there, maybe this Galant for starters - it looks like a lovely kit:

 

[bunglebus]

That 59 Miller Meteor ambulance is ace!

[Split_Pin]

2 hours ago, Spottedlaurel said:

That scene looks like the storyboard for a dramatic episode of Emmerdale. What is the brown thing on the bottom left?

Current small scale projects:

1967 Impala that's going to be fitted with the LT5 engine from a Corvette ZR-1. ARG Sandalwood Beige paintwork, which needs polishing.

To save putting it back in the box, the donor Corvette is getting built without an engine. Again, just-applied paintwork needs to be polished. Colour is Ford Caymen Blue for an appropriately '90s vibe.

 

I'm also resurrecting this long-stalled project, having recently purchased a complete kit for replacement glass - unfortunately I broke the original. Until I saw another version of the bodyshell I'd forgotten how much shaving and filling I'd done to get it to this stage. Needs a bit of a clean and polish, but otherwise I'll leave my original paintwork. I don't want to do that foil brightwork again......

Had I not got the glass piece I'd probably have reconfigured this one as a banger racer. That fate will probably befall the second version.

Need to start another Japanese kit or two. Lots of options there, maybe this Galant for starters - it looks like a lovely kit:

 

Nice lot there, the Galant looks interesting. Liking the Ecto1 project too, looking forward to seeing that one unfold.

[Split_Pin]

14 hours ago, RoadworkUK said:

I've been on eBay tonight; I might have bought a thing, but that's not what I'm here to talk about.

What I'm here to discuss, because I think it's hilarious, is this Corgi Rover SD1 that I definitely didn't buy.

"THE PERSON I BOUGHT IT FROM SAID HE BOUGHT IT NEW REMOVED IT FROMTHE BOX

TO LOOK AT IT AND PUT IT BACK IN THE BOX AND DID NOT PLAY WITH IT

AS HE HAD BOUGHT IT TO COLLECT"

So, presumably it was malevolent spirits that went at it wankily with a black permanent marker and added "details":

And then fired up the printer to create some bewilderingly toss rear lights and badges:

Oh lordy, even the actual box itself wasn't safe. I'm halfway down a bottle of red and I still have no idea what's going on here:

Should you wish to inspect it yourself, in person, it can be yours for just FORTY POUNDS.

PLUS POSTAGE.

Form an orderly queue... 

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CORGI-338-DIECAST-1979-ROVER-3500-WITH-ORIGINAL-BOX/333749596915

That box art is bizarre.

Don't do drugs, kids.

[flat4alfa]

Quote

Model:    DB5    Theme:    James Bond
Vehicle Make:    ROVER

Crikey.

[DoctorRetro]

I will be looking for a Bburago Fiat Punto in either 1.43 or 1.24, can people please keep their eyes open for one? It doesn't need to be great condition as I'll be painting it anyway. 

Got one in real life.... 

[egg]

Two of my Norevs for sale. These are Renault NN torpedo models. Introduced in 1969, these are two of the four colours available. Other two are turquoise and grey. These are from the 'moyen age' range of 12 inter war cars produced by Norev from the late 60's. £9.50 for the pair posted in the UK.

[Frogchod]

The results of a drunken session on aliexpress have arrived. 

All silly cheap, and very well packaged. 

A Citroen Bijou and Baby Barous... 

Citroën are a big part of my collection, so are Buicks. This Enclave was less than 4 dollars. 

Last is this Tucker Torpedo, I got this just because it looks fabulous. I'll display it next to my Tatra 

[Six-cylinder]

The great 2021 clean has been completed. My quick head count is 199, about the number of real cars I have had and each 1:43 representing a full sized car. The shelve containing the yellow Maestro and above are owned in the past cars.

There are also a few random models I have owned for a very long time in the loft and an assortment bag of ply worns donated by Quicksilver under my desk. 

I am a few short, most notably Rover R8 that I have never seen in 1:43. I need a Bond Equipe convertible that some years ago I saw a white mental kit for but at £120 was too expensive for me. We also need a couple of Bond Equipe GT4s, a Carlton estate would be nice also a second Xantia estate. I seem to be missing a Fiesta as we had a MK1 facelift.

I have bought Mrs6C  an Invacar model but she has keep it separate. (one day we are hoping to admit visitors to our home again and we would hate them to see an Invacar on the shelve!)

[Split_Pin]

That's a grand collection. You've owned a lot of cars!

The only model of an R8 ever made was in pewter and it came on a plinth. Sadly not available in diecast as yet.

[flat4alfa]

1 hour ago, Frogchod said:

How much was the Tucker?

[flat4alfa]

On 9/14/2020 at 8:49 PM, flat4alfa said:

TUCKER SAYS :

“WHO DID IT WORSE ?“

IN THE LEFT CORNER, in red: Dinky

IN THE RIGHT CORNER, in blue: Solido

Tucker prefers the Dinky

I’m not so sure.  They are both great efforts 

But I’m with Tucker’s mate, Alan Humphries

He prefers the blue.

Benny Green also agreed with us.

Trisha Yates can get stuffed.

It might be a bit greedy getting another though, right?

[flat4alfa]

1 hour ago, Six-cylinder said:

I am a few short, most notably Rover R8

Me too on R8.  Owned five of them

You are a bad influence!  Look what you've got me started on - got a row started

[Six-cylinder]

9 minutes ago, flat4alfa said:

Me too on R8.  Owned five of them

You are a bad influence!  Look what you've got me started on - got a row started

Better than going for a walk and getting fined!

[flat4alfa]

A few are missing from the row, need digging out.  Gonna need a bigger row

Missing completely are: Alfa 146, Lancia Trevi, Rover R3, Rover R8 saloon and estate

[Six-cylinder]

1 hour ago, flat4alfa said:

A few are missing from the row, need digging out.  Gonna need a bigger row

Missing completely are: Alfa 146, Lancia Trevi, Rover R3, Rover R8 saloon and estate

I was impressed to see you can buy Alfa 146 models.

 

[Frogchod]

2 hours ago, flat4alfa said:

How much was the Tucker?

Can't remember exactly but less than 20 euro delivered. 

[Split_Pin]

Finished the Range Rover. I'm pretty pleased with this one, especially the blue and pink stripes, just how I recall them.

Since I'm happy I can still make aerials like I was shown all those decades ago, I may have gone a bit overboard with these. I like them though!

[Amishtat]

Nice job 

[155V6]

2 hours ago, flat4alfa said:

A few are missing from the row, need digging out.  Gonna need a bigger row

Missing completely are: Alfa 146, Lancia Trevi, Rover R3, Rover R8 saloon and estate

No R3 that I know of,but you can get a white metal MG ZR from K&R replicas

[Six-cylinder]

3 minutes ago, 155V6 said:

No R3 that I know of,but you can get a white metal MG ZR from K&R replicas

I have that kit, but have not made it up yet.

[155V6]

7 minutes ago, Six-cylinder said:

I have that kit, but have not made it up yet.

I've been tempted to get the MG Express version,one day I probably will.

[Jon]

On 1/10/2021 at 8:37 AM, Spottedlaurel said:

@Jon Seen this one that I saw mention of on Flickr today?

Review here: https://antiquesandauctionnews.net/articles/"Toys-Of-Road-Vehicles-Made-In-New-Zealand"/

No, I wasn't aware of that one! That sounds like an interesting subject but I do wonder how much that tome will cost - books in NZ are very expensive to buy new and that's reflected in their second hand value, too. Not sure if that shows that Kiwis are being ripped off by retailers, or if people just value books in general. probably a bit of both.

The only NZ made casting I have is the Fun Ho! (! is part of the brand name) Holden ambulance, which the cat helped to photograph when I bought it 18 months back:

 

 

 

And in a bit more detail:

 

Although it's a step up from a Tootsie Toy in terms of physical parts (i.e. it has a base) and admittedly the casting and detailing is quite good, it's not quite Lesney levels of build and detail, especially for this era; I imagine they were approaching their skinny wheel Superfast period by the time this came out. So, a nice footnote but I don't think I'll be actively seeking too many others. 

 

 

[OM646]

49 minutes ago, 155V6 said:

No R3 that I know of,but you can get a white metal MG ZR from K&R replicas

There's also the Chinesium MG 3SW (basically a Streetwise) but idk where to find it

[Split_Pin]

I was watching one in eBay for ages but the price out me off. It's probably still there.

[Noel Tidybeard]

3 hours ago, Split_Pin said:

Finished the Range Rover. I'm pretty pleased with this one, especially the blue and pink stripes, just how I recall them.

Since I'm happy I can still make aerials like I was shown all those decades ago, I may have gone a bit overboard with these. I like them though!

so if to scale those aerials at 17ft long! 😮🤣

[flat4alfa]

2 hours ago, OM646 said:

There's also the Chinesium MG 3SW (basically a Streetwise) but idk where to find it

Interesting...

Went off looking at Honda Domani and Honda Concertos but didn't think

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1-43-MG-3SW-diecast-model-green-color-/143012959623

[OM646]

Well... As a dumb kid i lost many good diecasts. And since becoming a shiter i started missing the Healey 100/6 in 1/72 scale i unfortunately broke.

 

As a result, i just bought another 100/6, in 1:43 scale off eBay for 9 quid...

 

[OM646]

3 hours ago, flat4alfa said:

Interesting...

Went off looking at Honda Domani and Honda Concertos but didn't think

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1-43-MG-3SW-diecast-model-green-color-/143012959623

$50? Jesus that's a lot. If only we snagged them while they were still new.

 

I kinda wished there was a Roewe 750 in that scale too. If anything because it would be the closest thing to me having a Rover 75 diecast, as the original Rover dealership models get rarer and more expensive