bunglebus Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 I've got the magazine feature somewhere, quite a fascinating read. Yep that is the same bus - but as it turns out not the one in the woods, as stated above that went to Austria Mr Laurence, flat4alfa, Dick Longbridge and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat4alfa Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 Crikey so there were two in the same colour https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=712490 One with a roof flag holder and hand rails in woodland, another without either in a field. AndyW201 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat4alfa Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 You know what this means? @Datsuncog's beach find has to be saved Remspoor and Datsuncog 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiniMort Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 12 hours ago, eddyramrod said: Matchbox KS Jag! There wouldn't be a pair, would there? I'd take just one but if I can get two.... I once spent a whole 80p on the other KS Jag in gold and brown from my local tip shop. But it was only when I got back home that I noticed the interior of it was filled with dirt. Never been sure how the hell to get it out of there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 50 minutes ago, flat4alfa said: Crikey so there were two in the same colour Sealing wax red/chestnut brown. Was a popular combo on the 23 window deluxe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 7 minutes ago, MiniMort said: I once spent a whole 80p on the other KS Jag in gold and brown from my local tip shop. But it was only when I got back home that I noticed the interior of it was filled with dirt. Never been sure how the hell to get it out of there Stick it in the sink with some hot soapy water for a while, then try and wash it out under the tap. I can usually get good results MiniMort 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiniMort Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 48 minutes ago, bunglebus said: Stick it in the sink with some hot soapy water for a while, then try and wash it out under the tap. I can usually get good results Thanks. I'll try that today. Results shall follow Amishtat 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat4alfa Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 2 hours ago, MiniMort said: I noticed the interior of it was filled with dirt. Never been sure how the hell to get it out of there Cotton buds MiniMort 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amishtat Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 +1 for a soak in soapy water followed by a gentle berating with a toothbrush. MiniMort 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat4alfa Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 Obviously the hot soapy water shouldn't be too hot to discolour plastics (ask me how I know) and don't dip for long if there are paper decals. If there are paper decals, just dab carefully to clean and dry, do not wipe. Ask me.... etc. bunglebus, Amishtat and MiniMort 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bezzabsa Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 ultrasonic cleaner would work well too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
155V6 Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 Some pictures of the box of stuff I picked up yesterday.Nothing too special,but at least there's not a load of Chinese rubbish 😁 andrew e, Burnside, MiniMort and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat4alfa Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 4 hours ago, bunglebus said: Stick it in the sink with some hot soapy water for a while, then try and wash it out under the tap. I can usually get good results Said the actress. warch 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat4alfa Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 28 minutes ago, 155V6 said: Some pictures of the box of stuff I picked up yesterday.Nothing too special Key car Renault 17 is special to me And of course the export market Acclaim. Is that a spaceman on a Go- Kart? What he doing on there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat4alfa Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 Farmer Tom bought a Toyota HiAce He's very pleased with it, despite it being terribly rotten underneath. But it's still a HiAce. He's already measured and marked it up, so next weekend the top half will be cut-off and offered-up to his trusty barge hull. It will look great, and will no doubt be the only HiAce on any waterway this side of Hokkaido. Sudsprint, Burnside, MiniMort and 4 others 4 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 2 hours ago, bezzabsa said: ultrasonic cleaner would work well too Funny enough I acquired one the other day FOC. Thought it might get rid of tarnishing on the cast bodies after stripping but didn't do a lot. Might find a dirty complete car and give it a try Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 1 hour ago, 155V6 said: Some pictures of the box of stuff I picked up yesterday. White Mini Pickup is nice. What's the Jeep thing next to it, Majorette? Think I also spy an MC Toys/Maisto 911 in yellow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
155V6 Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 33 minutes ago, bunglebus said: White Mini Pickup is nice. What's the Jeep thing next to it, Majorette? Think I also spy an MC Toys/Maisto 911 in yellow Jeep is Corgi Juniors,the white pickup is indeed nice along with a few other Matchbox cars 911 is MC Toy,along with the 956 bunglebus, andrew e and Burnside 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frogchod Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 Another Buick has arrived , this time a Skylark. Second hand and a bit dusty but it was cheap* for Neo. Because it was cheap, man maths has been applied, more Buicks incoming... Sudsprint, flat4alfa, Dick Longbridge and 11 others 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat4alfa Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 That's very smart And GREEN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat4alfa Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 I haven't got a Buick But I have got a wonky Plymouth Gran Fury from Buddy-L that's almost green @Burnsideremember this from way back? Dug it out and took it for a run Lighting circuit was 6v ...oops blew that a while ago. Replaced with 12v to marry along with the motor AndyW201, Burnside, andrew e and 1 other 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Datsuncog Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 4 hours ago, 155V6 said: Some pictures of the box of stuff I picked up yesterday.Nothing too special,but at least there's not a load of Chinese rubbish 😁 Looks like a nice variety in there; some decent Superkings stuff, plus those Majorette attics aren't all that common. Hot Wheels refuse truck is unfamiliar to me: ...and I think I had one of these years and years ago, never twigging that it seems to be a pirate casting of the Superfast Hairy Hustler: Enjoy! andrew e and bunglebus 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiniMort Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 Right so I tried the hot and soapy water trick and it worked!!!... to an extent. Quite a bit of dirt fell out but sadly as it got wet it turned into mud and stuck. Still, progress is progress. I think it's cotton bud time now... AndyW201, Amishtat, bunglebus and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 I've been finding Hot Wheels for a guy on a VW forum. He found some cars that didn't fit his collection so kindly sent them to me. They're all white I suppose. First up, nameless Corgi XJS with black windows Corgi Crapi best of all, Tomica Lotus with actual pop up lights AndyW201, Burnside, andrew e and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Longbridge Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 8 minutes ago, bunglebus said: I've been finding Hot Wheels for a guy on a VW forum. He found some cars that didn't fit his collection so kindly sent them to me. They're all white I suppose. First up, nameless Corgi XJS with black windows Corgi Crapi best of all, Tomica Lotus with actual pop up lights Bunglebus- I've replied to your pm 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrew e Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 Tomica make some beautiful castings and saddle them with awful wheels! The Lotus is GR9 however (even with the wheels!). bunglebus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted February 7, 2021 Share Posted February 7, 2021 I don't think the wheels are too bad, no different to Hot Wheels or Matchbox at the time Burnside 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuboy Posted February 7, 2021 Share Posted February 7, 2021 Burnside, morrisoxide, Sudsprint and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat4alfa Posted February 7, 2021 Share Posted February 7, 2021 Tesco? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat4alfa Posted February 7, 2021 Share Posted February 7, 2021 I see they're-done the packaging and it has Mattel log on the front too. Might have been a while like that, hadn't noticed... haven't been to a supermarket since Dec 20 anyhow So it's a jaundice yellow on the S123 now then. To go with the wafty and equally authentic bile green! Polizei Golf is an odd choice. Are Matchbox available in Germany? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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