Shite in Miniature II

[Amishtat]

You're welcome, always happy to trigger someone's hoarding! That looks great in that colour scheme too. Happy birthday for next month, I hope your fortieth is as enjoyable as mine was. 

[Noel Tidybeard]

i wonder why the corgi elite was renumber so many times? 301, 315, 382

[flat4alfa]

8 hours ago, Noel Tidybeard said:

i wonder why the corgi elite was renumber so many times? 301, 315, 382

It was to follow the count of engine rebuilds required on the real car.

Probably*

[flat4alfa]

16 hours ago, UltraWomble said:

Repaints.  But nice though

[flat4alfa]

[flat4alfa]

WHO DID IT WORSE?

The Ferrari F40 in 1:39 scale

On the left > Matchbox Specials ;  on the right > Maisto

The Matchbox has chunky wheels that are too big.  Or would it be the Maisto has wheels that are too small.  Either way, only Maisto has cast wheels and separate rubbery tyres.

Only the Maisto has opening things.  Only the Maisto has a pull-back motor to help it clout the skirting boards.

Both took a  stab at showing-off the engine through slatted glazing.  Matchbox forgot to detail it so you probably didn't notice

The Matchbox is so fast, it seems the badge has moved.  The Maisto can't quite cut the air quite as well with those leading edge casting flaws

Once again Maisto makes a better effort in the detailing of the arse.

Both Matchbox and Maisto reckoned they managed a scale of 1:39.  Almost there too, as both measure to 1:40 in length and width.

The length and width might be identical - but wheelbases are off....

...and by some length too - Matchbox at scale 1:58 and Maisto at 1:56.  Hmmm... I'm not sure I believe that, so the source for the actual car wheelbase statistic must be off as well.  I  must try harder and sorry for wasting your time.

[RoadworkUK]

13 hours ago, Amishtat said:

You're welcome, always happy to trigger someone's hoarding! That looks great in that colour scheme too. Happy birthday for next month, I hope your fortieth is as enjoyable as mine was. 

Cheers mate. To be honest, I've been 40 since I was about 12, everybody says so, so I shouldn't find it too tricky to adjust.

[RoadworkUK]

7 minutes ago, flat4alfa said:

WHO DID IT WORSE?

On the left > Matchbox Specials ;  on the right > Maisto

Christ.

It's incredible how much shonkier Maisto's output got as the scale reduced. To the extent that, while the Matchbox is way off in both proportions and detail, to the point that it looks like a replica based on a Peugeot 406 Coupe, I still find it a more appealing item than the Maisto.

[bunglebus]

Did the prancing Horse come as a Turbo Special too? Then you could race them to see who's fastest

[sierraman]

1 minute ago, bunglebus said:

Did the prancing Horse come as a Turbo Special too? Then you could race them to see who's fastest

Definitely came as an alarm car.

[flat4alfa]

It appears not

[flat4alfa]

31 minutes ago, sierraman said:

Definitely came as an alarm car.

Alarm car

Clown* car

[bunglebus]

I may have just bankrupted myself at Home Bargains, looks like beans on toast until the end of the month

I've wanted to get my hands on this ever since I saw a preview of it, even has my initials on the bonnet

GT40

New colour for the Syclone, not quite as good as straight black

A modern, but very retro

Can't help but thing the MX5 would look better without the picnic table

Scooby recolour is a very dark blue, not black as I thought

Pontiac is Holden by another name IIRC

This one's quite pleasing, as there's a hardtop in the same colours from a few years ago

Bit of JDM stuff

This one's very sought-after, although the Mattel games tie-in is a bit strange. Anyone heard of Guster?

 

[bunglebus]

CR-X also matches this Odyssey from a few years back

And here's the previous Corvette

 

[flat4alfa]

36 minutes ago, bunglebus said:

Pontiac is Holden by another name IIRC

It was, for two years only as it was a poor seller.  All built at the same Holden plant

The model looks too short, or perhaps too tall?

There was no such 'Super Duty' model in the range.  Bit of a play by Mattel on the big-block engine option that was trialled in the 1970s I guess

[flat4alfa]

37 minutes ago, bunglebus said:

This one's very sought-after, although the MB games tie-in is a bit strange. Anyone heard of Guster?

No but I think it will be hilarious* at the next AS Field of Dreams

https://www.mattelgames.com/games/en-gb/kids/gas-out

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Be the last player to keep Guster the Gas Cloud from farting during your turn, and you win!

 

[flat4alfa]

26 minutes ago, bunglebus said:

I've wanted to get my hands on this ever since I saw a preview of it, even has my initials on the bonnet

What is going on there!

It also sent the Fandom page tampo description column into a pickle.

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'WORLDWIDE' & 'Optimism' on sides, 'Change', 'Perpetual Childhood', 'RS', below Hot Wheels logo, 'Conifer 2019' under him, 'DC', 'Genuine Certified Authentic' around these symbols & OC/RS 5126 on the sides on the hood; 'Perpetual Childhood', 'Conifer Commission Logistics', 5126 'RACE SERVICE' 5126 on trunk

Usually the description would be quite short

[sierraman]

Really can’t get into Hotwheels,  too much of this hot rod shit for the yanks. 

[bunglebus]

That's the appeal to me, was buying Street Machine etc from age 10 so always been influenced by muscle cars, hot rods and customs. At least they have Matchbox making mostly stock vehicles to balance things out

[andrew e]

Same here for the HW appeal  (and the Street Machine!) twas me with the Schabak Scorpio too. 
 

In other news for the price of a real car you can buy this cool box in Costco 😳

[bunglebus]

There's a slightly moist package on my doorstep! What lurks within? A small job lot, that's what.

Main target was this boxed Impy Corvette Stingray

Also included was a boxed Zymex - unfortunately tanks are not my thang

However I suspect many of you will be most excited about this

 

[bunglebus]

1 hour ago, flat4alfa said:

What is going on there!

It also sent the Fandom page tampo description column into a pickle.

Usually the description would be quite short

From here

https://orangetrackdiecast.com/2021/03/18/worldwide-optimism-67-camaro-by-hot-wheels-x-race-service-x-ornamental-conifer/

This release of the long-time collector-favorite, #’67 Camaro is the latest in a partnership with Rod Chong (@rev_sect on Instagram) whose previous projects netted Hot Wheels vehicles from Speedhunters, Project Cars 2, Roborace, among others. As part of his cross-media creative agency named, Race Service, Rod brought in British artist, Nicolai Sclater who is known as Ornamental Conifer (@ornamentalconifer on IG) who hand-painted the Hot Wheels 1:1 ’67 Camaro in his own style. Phrases like “Worldwide Optimism” and “Perpetual Childhood” extend the length of the body, while “Hope” and “Change” are seen throughout the design with logos for Race Service and Ornamental Confier as well. One of the more uniquely placed messages is on the back of the car’s rear spoiler where “ABCDEFGHIJKLMNEVERGROWUPQRSTUVWXYZ” makes you pull a double-take. And, of course, today’s announcement of the Hot Wheels Legends Tour resuming on April 15 makes you wonder if this car will be at events when the in-person shows resume at Walmarts nationwide.

[flat4alfa]

1 hour ago, andrew e said:

In other news for the price of a real car you can buy this cool box in Costco 😳

Bargain!

£7.70 a litre!

[bunglebus]

And as if that lot wasn't enough, a delivery from Mr. Tat Friday himself @Datsuncog

I know these have been on here before but it's like Christmas opening them all. Hadn't appreciated how tiny the Duplo Morris vans are

 

 

Meshed rear windows and pickaxe are odd details

I have a few of these Husky Jags kicking about, this one has all four corners intact

Same with the luggage elevator VW T1, but this is pretty tidy and has the band still in place

Majorette Motor Renault Alpine

Corgi Willys

Willy, not a Corgi

I forgot I'd reserved this one, put an idle bid on a similar condition one recently and lost

The Kojak Buick Regal. Broken windscreen is a shame

Clip on bubble light is a bonus feature I wasn't aware of

OI!

Quite surprised no-one on here or eBay wanted the Nacoral Fiat, it's a lovely chunky thing full of detail

Bile green interior is quite something!

Finally, this rather awesome Nikko RC Porsche 917 with the world's boingiest aerials

Battery connectors look a bit iffy but should clean up

Check out that controller, Semi-Deluxe no less! None of your full deluxe rubbish here thank you very much

The innards of that look perfect, one less thing to fix

[flat4alfa]

1 hour ago, bunglebus said:

British artist, Nicolai Sclater who is known as Ornamental Conifer

Bonkers.  But his bio states 

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Lives in Los Angeles, California

And has this effort as well

[Datsuncog]

2 hours ago, bunglebus said:

And as if that lot wasn't enough, a delivery from Mr. Tat Friday himself @Datsuncog

I know these have been on here before but it's like Christmas opening them all. Hadn't appreciated how tiny the Duplo Morris vans are

 

 

Meshed rear windows and pickaxe are odd details

I have a few of these Husky Jags kicking about, this one has all four corners intact

Same with the luggage elevator VW T1, but this is pretty tidy and has the band still in place

Majorette Motor Renault Alpine

Corgi Willys

Willy, not a Corgi

I forgot I'd reserved this one, put an idle bid on a similar condition one recently and lost

The Kojak Buick Regal. Broken windscreen is a shame

Clip on bubble light is a bonus feature I wasn't aware of

OI!

Quite surprised no-one on here or eBay wanted the Nacoral Fiat, it's a lovely chunky thing full of detail

Bile green interior is quite something!

Finally, this rather awesome Nikko RC Porsche 917 with the world's boingiest aerials

Battery connectors look a bit iffy but should clean up

Check out that controller, Semi-Deluxe no less! None of your full deluxe rubbish here thank you very much

The innards of that look perfect, one less thing to fix

Yaaaay, glad it all showed up for you, finally!

Apologies for the delay, haven't been out and about much this last wee while.

Can confirm that the Nikko aerials are indeed mucho boingy.

A real pity that the Kojak Regal has a busted front screen, as it's otherwise quite decent - and the intact bubble lamp is a nice bonus. Will keep a look out for any scratters with reasonable glazing that may turn up.

Had a helluva week with work, so giving myself a quick Friday break with a Wispa and a freshly opened package from the Jumajo box...

Weekend Wagon fun once again, with a Pug 504 Rural, from the Argentinian partwork range.

Chunky towbar is a nice touch.

Detail is pretty good all round; I must get my saloon version dug out to do a quick comparison.

Post to accept the screwed base visible through the back window is often a bother with diecast estate cars; not the worst thing ever, mind.

Base detail is satisfactory, too. Spare wheel is quite well done and all.

I remember these knocking around when I was a kid, and was amazed at how huge they were - not just long, but enormously tall at the back.

Probably haven't seen one on the road since 1991 or so, but now I can see one every day.

Happy Friday, cats and kittens!

[flat4alfa]

1 hour ago, Datsuncog said:

Post to accept the screwed base visible through the back window is often a bother with diecast estate cars; not the worst thing ever, mind.

That's lush!

I can see screws....  which means you can take it apart and black-out the blue bit behind the tailgate glazing....

Then you can enjoy the Wispa just that little bit more smugly.

[Datsuncog]

Hah, I actually did take it apart for that very reason - but annoyingly the glazing is heat-melted into place, and I was concerned I'd end up making a mess of the back screen if I tried going at it with a marker.

But! A small dab of black electrical tape might slide into place - I was going to go and guddle for some in the shed, but then it started snowing?!

Ah well - will carry out some improvements, never fear!

[bunglebus]

1 hour ago, Datsuncog said:

Post to accept the screwed base visible through the back window is often a bother with diecast estate cars

Whip it apart and paint that bit black

[RoadworkUK]

4 hours ago, andrew e said:

T'was me with the Schabak Scorpio too. 
 

Ah, of course it was!