Shite in Miniature II

[flat4alfa]

Unimogs swim, too

[Datsuncog]

59 minutes ago, junkyarddog said:

Epic Tat Friday DC,

Shame you didn't pick up the Matchbox Thames Wrecker too, very unusual to see one that nice.

Yes, indeed - too much tat, not enough cash, tragically!

The ATM outside St George's wasn't working, so I had to trail up East Bridge St to the railway station and lift some cash there. I'd got more than I thought I needed, but it was a busy old week and more requests had come through by the time I huffed and puffed back down there...

Ideally I would have taken the Thames and the Corgi Olds squad car along with the rest, but I prioritised those requests already queued up.

I also used to have the Thames wrecker, in not quite as nice nick - whereas the Commer Ice-Cream van and E-Type I've never owned.

But, if they're still there next week...

 

1 hour ago, flat4alfa said:

Audi confirmed as Guisval Coleccion Fuego Rallye range in 1:37

First release 1983 and kept on to 2002

Modelled on the Hannu Mikkola 1982 Acropolis Rally car

That's the very one. Not in quite such nice nick, sadly, but it was an unexpected find - pics still to come.

I wouldn't go getting too excited, mind...

 

1 hour ago, bunglebus said:

That Daimler Ambulance is actually really nice - just a bit too much into the "model" spectrum for me.

The Matchbox are also really nice but £5 is a bit too much for my liking. Lovely though.

Yes, it's a cracking model - good and heavy, too.

I was dimly aware of the casting, but hadn't realised the real-life example displayed at the Ulster Transport Museum had been modelled in 2002.

The Matchboxes sure aren't cheap-cheap, but I figure I'm unlikely to lose much money as and when I move them on.

 

1 hour ago, DoctorRetro said:

Ooh, I'm after a KITT...

Then you could be in luck - stay tuned!

 

18 minutes ago, flat4alfa said:

Was that Market Blokey's stall?

Yes indeed - he has two adjacent stalls, one of which is for general antiques and collectables including old Dinky/ Corgi/ Lesney (kept at the back of the stall, on a banana box, where he can keep an eye on them), and the other one hosting books, CDs and more recent models like the MoYs and Corgi Classics. That's where the blue-light models and 50p box were this week.

He must think the MoY are less likely to get pilfered. Can't think why.

[flat4alfa]

32 minutes ago, warch said:

...trackside maintenance. I'm not sure exactly what work they perform, but I think I've seen them fitted with brash cutters and mowers.

From the horse's mouth

https://mbs.mercedes-benz.com/en/unimog/road-rail-operations.html

[flat4alfa]

1 minute ago, Datsuncog said:

Yes indeed - he has two adjacent stalls

In this very thread is a photo showing his banner above the stall, with his phone number on

So it's possible we could ring him up and pre-order the Thames Trader ...before Nemesis returns 

[flat4alfa]

On 5/15/2020 at 3:48 PM, Datsuncog said:

Nostalgic Collectables stall run by Millar, aka Market Blokey.

[Datsuncog]

14 minutes ago, flat4alfa said:

So it's possible we could ring him up and pre-order the Thames Trader ...before Nemesis returns 

In theory, yes - though by his own admission he has no real interest in diecast, or cars in general, and can't really tell one from another, beyond Corgi/ Dinky/ Spot-On = £££££, and Lledo/MoY = ppppp.

I've previously asked him whether or not something specific has sold, and even shown him pictures, and he's just looked blank. Then stuff he's assured me has previously sold shows up again on the stall several months later...

In a way, Tat Friday is all about chaos, and glorious possibility. Hence the £2 Lone Stars and 50p Minichamps.

If anyone definitely wants to take the Thames wrecker, I'll happily contact him and see if it's still about - but I can't guarantee that he won't triumphantly fish out a Days Gone tow truck for me next Friday...

[Datsuncog]

So, today the much-missed 50p box was finally back, spewing its guts all over the table.

I had a good ol' claw through these, several times, as it's amazing what can get missed (very often I only spot something amazing when I'm already home and editing the pics).

Terrible no-name BMW 'Batmobile' in roughly 1/50 did not make it home with me today.

Phat-wheeled Porker by Majorette is one that I think has cropped up before; worn but reasonable. Mercedes E-Class estate behind is by Hongwell, and was a bit chipped.

1/36 Corgi Ferrari Daytona made me very excited for a few seconds, until I clocked it was missing its front lightstrip and looked a bit squashed.

So I left it.

No-name Boeing 727 in Pan-Am colours.

Similarly no-name Chevrolet Caprice squad car.

New Ray MGB not looking happy.

I thought this kart might have been a Corgi at first, but it ain't. No manufacturer marks on it.

Most of these Matchbox Dodge Commandos tend to come with Pepsi stickers, so this Smith's Crisps version seemed a bit unusual. Gammy wheel and damage to the sticker on the other side made me leave it, though.

Open-air Challenger and messily repainted Majorette Saviem representing some of the older stuff.

Further well-worn Majorette...

Maisto and Bburago, in varying degrees of disrepair.

Jolly yellow Fiat 500...

...and plastic Mk1 Focus pretty much finished off the not-quites and maybes for this week.

But, perhaps the more important thing is what I did come away with...

[flat4alfa]

Yes I thought in the hat pic there was two black Kitts

[flat4alfa]

On 12/6/2019 at 4:24 PM, Datsuncog said:

Three castings...?

I'm intrigued...

Are you still intrigued?

I found them all out other day

[bunglebus]

Interested...

 

[Datsuncog]

Laying them out logically, then - all of these are available at 50p.

Board the First:

Lesney Superfast Foden Mixer, and Regular Wheels Leyland Ergomatic.

Foden displaying some signs of Wobbly Wheel Syndrome.

Late release Superfast Mercury Fire Chief, in reasonable shape, and Corgi Juniors Land Rover SIII wrecker that looks like it could do with some assistance.

Uncommon to see these lose their wheels; something weird's going on with the paint too.

Another Lotus Esprit that's invalidated its corrosion warranty (one for @tom13?), plus a Road Champs Turbo Trans-Am, which may or may not be of interest to @bunglebus?

Trans-Am looks like it's once been a black Burt Reynolds version, but is now wearing Humbrol Red.

Further Road Champs lurking, too: Porsche 928 and Chevrolet Corvette:

Obvious problems are obvious.

I'm impressed that the fragile opening hatch has stayed intact on this 'Vette, while someone's junked the driver's door.

To be fair, these felt a lot more exciting when I was digging them out from amidst the Teamz and Days Gone rubbish. I guess I've been missing the tat box more than I realized, dagnammit.

Similarly challenged in the door department, here's that Acropolis Rally Audi Quattro by Guisval, complete with special mods so poor old Hannu Mikkola could ensure a swift exit when needed after a hard night on the moussaka and ouzo.

It's not minty, but could be a stop-gap option until a better one shows up? For 50p, I thought it was too much of an oddball to turn down.

Handy towbar, for caravan hi-jinks.

Next up, the Bburago 1/43 Alfa Giulietta...

Hmm, three wheels on my wagon. Still, not hard to swap with any other from the range.

Who fancied this one - @flat4alfa?

Now, bit of a punt but wasn't someone here after a recent-ish BMW 3-Series a few weeks ago?

This is badged as an AC Schnitzer AC3, but it does unscrew for repainting...

Seems to have some sort of light and sound function (broken) and is a Tesco jobber.

Bit crude, but 50p to whoever fancies it!

Oh yeah, the MoY Bentley.

MISTAKE on my part. Sorry.

Now, this is another oddity:

Erm, a motorised Ford 9000 school bus that runs on rails?

And it's by Bachmann??

Uh, okay. Seems weird. eBay prices seem strong on these, but I have no idea if it works and no way of checking.

50p to anyone who fancies it!

More from the BB interest assortment...

A slightly stomped Yat Ming Trans-Am.

Mmm. Let me know if you fancy these, or if they're too far gone for your preferences!

Lastly for this board, some Pontiac Firebirds by ERTL with a strong resemblance to the Knight Industries Two Thousand...

Any interest in one or both from @DoctorRetro?

More to come!

[Datsuncog]

36 minutes ago, flat4alfa said:

Are you still intrigued?

I found them all out other day

I am intrigued. Have I really been waiting two years to be un-intrigued? (in truth, I can't now recall what I was originally intrigued about...)

[flat4alfa]

18 minutes ago, Datsuncog said:

Erm, a motorised Ford 9000 school bus that runs on rails?

And it's by Bachmann??

The Bachmann Schoolbus Overdrive, please.  Anything with a quality motor like that.  Probably a Buhler can motor, although I think I can see windings.  Either way, it won't be rubbish

Doctor Panda Retro can have the Giulietta 

[bunglebus]

15 minutes ago, Datsuncog said:

Board the First:

15, 6+7 please...

[bunglebus]

18 minutes ago, Datsuncog said:

And it's by Bachmann??

[Datsuncog]

So then - second verse, same as the first...

A Realtoy BMW M3, and a no-name (suspected Motormax) Z3.

Realtoy BMW X5 and Mercedes M-Class, in pretty good nick.

Mercedes C-Class and Audi A8, again by Realtoy (and they are pretty decent models, in fairness).

Realtoy Crown Vic police cruiser, Welly Mustang GT with... something... inside of it, 1/72 scale Hongwell VW Golf in a right old state.

Possible candidate for @Burnside's scrappy in miniature?

Moving onwards, a no-name (but nicely done) Mitsubishi Shogun, and a Welly Mercedes G-Wagen:

More Welly, in the form of a VW T4, plus a Realtoy Ford Galaxie with poptastic graphics.

Welly Toyota airport truck with the steps still intact, and a no-name piratical rip-off of the Matchbox Mercedes TV Van.

And very lastly for this week, an Aussie-spec Ford Windstar commercial, and a Ford Explorer - both by Realtoy.

Phew! That's it!

I'm off for a little lie- down...

[DoctorRetro]

KITT X 2, Alfa, Pop Galaxy and Windstar please

oh, and the Golf.

 

[Datsuncog]

37 minutes ago, flat4alfa said:

The Bachmann Schoolbus Overdrive, please.  Anything with a quality motor like that.  Probably a Buhler can motor, although I think I can see windings.  Either way, it won't be rubbish

Doctor Panda Retro can have the Giulietta 

 

29 minutes ago, bunglebus said:

15, 6+7 please...

 

18 minutes ago, DoctorRetro said:

KITT X 2, Alfa, Pop Galaxy and Windstar please

oh, and the Golf.

Sure thing, gents!

[Amishtat]

2 hours ago, flat4alfa said:

In this very thread is a photo showing his banner above the stall, with his phone number on

So it's possible we could ring him up and pre-order the Thames Trader ...before Nemesis returns 

In my mind's eye DC's Nemesis is a caped figure with a long thin droopy moustache and a sinister laugh,instead of  the more probable portly cove in trackie bottoms toting a thin carrier bag of diecast treasure all just chucked in regardless. I wonder whether his ears burn some Friday mornings. 

[andrew e]

1 hour ago, flat4alfa said:

The Bachmann Schoolbus Overdrive, please.  Anything with a quality motor like that.  Probably a Buhler can motor, although I think I can see windings.  Either way, it won't be rubbish

Doctor Panda Retro can have the Giulietta 

Hey @flat4alfa if you only fancy the beating heart of the Bachman school bus, I’d be intrigued by the carcass!

@Datsuncog Some top mini old knackers there!

[bunglebus]

I meant to post this in the AM, but I've been at work all day. Seems appropriate with the triumphant return of the tat box

 

[flat4alfa]

1 hour ago, Amishtat said:

In my mind's eye DC's Nemesis is a caped figure with a long thin droopy moustache and a sinister laugh,instead of  the more probable portly cove in trackie bottoms toting a thin carrier bag of diecast treasure all just chucked in regardless. I wonder whether his ears burn some Friday mornings. 

He sports brightly-coloured Adidas, too.  So should* be able to spot him at a distance

Ears look a bit pink, now you say it.

[sierraman]

16 minutes ago, flat4alfa said:

He sports brightly-coloured Adidas, too.  So should* be able to spot him at a distance

Ears look a bit pink, now you say it.

I’ve not got a smell enabled phone but he looks like he stinks like a tramps vest. 

[eddyramrod]

These Nemesis types do, on the whole.  One gets much too close to them at toyfairs, largely because they have as much idea of manners as they do of personal hygiene, and that kind of thing stays with you.  Why is it these are the only people with disposable income, and why do they specifically keep the market prices artificially high for everything I might ever want?

[bunglebus]

He probably goes home and moans to his girlfriend about the bloke in the cap who keeps following him around the market 

[Amishtat]

3 minutes ago, bunglebus said:

He probably goes home and moans to his girlfriend about the bloke in the cap who keeps following him around the market 

Whilst reinflating her. 

[155V6]

14 minutes ago, bunglebus said:

He probably goes home and moans to his MUM about the bloke in the cap who keeps following him around the market 

 

[FakeConcern]

6 hours ago, Datsuncog said:

Oh yeah, these.

Too clean to pass up; these were a fiver each but I think they're worth it.

It's the Lesney No.47 Commer Ice Cream Canteen in Lyons Maid decor, and the No.32 Jaguar E-Type.

They're not absolutely mint - there are two chips to the Commer's nose and one to the driver's side wing, while the Jag has two or three very small marks to the lower o/s flank and just above the tailgate (just visible in the pics).

The freshness of the raw metal beneath makes me wonder, tragically, whether these marks were inflicted very recently due to careless handling.

But they do both have that 'just unboxed' freshness, and are quite delightful.

If anybody wants to take them at £5 each, hit me up!

And now... I really need to delve into the Hat of Tat, don't I?

If no one else has already asked, could I have the Ice Cream Commer for Mrs Concern please?

[quicksilver]

Can I have the Merc TV van please? It looks similar but not identical to the one you sold me last year and should be an interesting comparison. I wonder just how many manufacturers ripped this one off from Matchbox.

[FakeConcern]

This was popped through the letterbox today (not really it was so well boxed I had to open the door, but you get the idea!)

In very good condition all round...

Thank you so much Tim @155V6 I love it and it has found a place in the cabinet asking Smoll Eddy's mate Phillip for a fill up...

I'm still interested in more model C30s by the way...