Shite in Miniature II

[Split_Pin]

I'm going to foray into the 1/18 resin market next month after payday. I have a feeling I will never look back. Can't wait.

[Junkman]

Point of no return...

[sierraman]

Any interest in these 1980's Majorette Majokits? £10 for the lot posted?

[stuboy]

Winner winner chicken dinner

[stuboy]

Boot fair pick ups

[egg]

Marvin's mum or anyone else into metros, I'll sell this for 50p + postage. Had since childhood, but just sits in a cupboard. Postage would be £2.80 l think.

 

Edit: sold to a forum member

[Split_Pin]

I've got that Bburago Testarossa and its cracking. It was Bburago's first 'modern' car in 1/18 (earlier Camargue was 1/22) scale. They are dirt cheap nowadays too.

[Junkman]

I'm really doing a sterling job downsizing my plastic kit collection.

 

 

[Split_Pin]

Do you ever want to build a few of the less valuable ones and keep the box? I have kept the boxes for most of my built models and I like to look at the artwork and the completed model in the pictures and compare it my efforts.

[Christine]

Conrad `VW  dealer model boxed   ..£10 posted

 

[Junkman]

Do you ever want to build a few of the less valuable ones and keep the box? I have kept the boxes for most of my built models and I like to look at the artwork and the completed model in the pictures and compare it my efforts.

 

I used to build a lot and yes, I do want to get into it again.

The value of a kit is of no importance to me, if I want to build the subject, I build it. I consider this a form of miniature banger racing.

For the really rare and obscure stuff, if you want to build one, there is usually a slightly started one out there, which often can be had for surprisingly little money.

Also, I love to restore kits, that were ruined decades ago by kids.

I never keep the entire box of a built kit. I carefully fold the lid flat and keep it like this, along with the instructions, which I collect in a folder.

 

As for the level of modeller I am, this is my Aoshima OMGMGBBYMG:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Feel free to slag it off.

[Split_Pin]

Modelmaking level: GODMODE . That looks fantastic! Way better than my skillz.

[mercrocker]

Hugely impressive build, that MGB......However it makes me wonder why they didn't mould a new interior?   Seems a shame when the car looks so good with even the correct ride height and that superb paint job.   

[Junkman]

I could have used the chrome bumpers/grille and lowered the ride height to match the interior.

But yes, why didn't Aoshima include an updated dashboard, steering wheel and seats?

Those would have been the only parts they'd have had to tool. Oh, and Rostyles.

[Junkman]

Besides, I'm actually quite flattered by your comments. Many, many thanks indeed!

[Spottedlaurel]

I built the MGB as well, as a gift for stepdad to replicate the 1:1 example he had at the time:

 

Revell 1:24 MGB Roadster by Spottedlaurel, on Flickr

 

Revell 1:24 MGB Roadster by Spottedlaurel, on Flickr

 

Mine was a Revell issue, but still the Aoshima kit I think. I ought to have lowered the ride height really.

[Spottedlaurel]

Any interest in these 1980's Majorette Majokits? £10 for the lot posted?

 

Tempted. PM sent.

[Junkman]

I built the MGB as well, as a gift for stepdad to replicate the 1:1 example he had at the time:

 

 

Revell 1:24 MGB Roadster by Spottedlaurel, on Flickr

 

 

Revell 1:24 MGB Roadster by Spottedlaurel, on Flickr

 

Mine was a Revell issue, but still the Aoshima kit I think. I ought to have lowered the ride height really.

 

That's very nice. You even opened the bonnet!

[Spottedlaurel]

That's very nice. You even opened the bonnet!

 

Thanks! I even got a tin of Mineral Blue paint mixed-up to match the real thing. Don’t know why I opened the bonnet though, given that there’s no engine….

[Christine]

Hotwheels Super transit  cheaper version ?

 

 

 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Hotwheels-Star-Trek-Series-Ford-Transit-Supervan-Real-Riders-Mint-On-Car-/201540305788?hash=item2eecbd037c:g:6hIAAOSwxp9W5BkI

[junkyarddog]

More small shite,

Another transporter.

 

Various playworn regular wheel Matchbox cars,

[Christine]

I bet that MG1300 has a dog looking out the window in the back....

[Split_Pin]

Ha yes I had that one! I have a Majorette Fiat 127 with the same feature. Anyone else know of any other old model cars with these random features?

[sheffcortinacentre]

the matchbox mercury station wagon used to have 2 dogs looking out over the tailgate.

[Christine]

I've got that somewhere !!  Gold colour , isn't it ?

 

Features ?   My 1st Chitty chitty bang bang, didn't fly after all ,even with the tailplane fitted

 

 

Dog pic

 

 

 

Steering Mustang was good feature on a tiddler

 

 

[sheffcortinacentre]

small one was green.

[155V6]

There's a Hotwheels Mercedes with a dog in the back,& also some of the Majorette Jeep Cherokees have one as well 

[Split_Pin]

One of my cars has a pair of wellies plus other stuff moulded into the boot floor but I can't remember what one it is, might be a majorette Sierra.

[155V6]

I had to go & look at some Majorettes  .The Chrysler Alpine has wellies,the Saab 900 has a tennis racket on the rear shelf,& the Citroen Visa has a suitcase.

[Christine]

All sponsored by Dunlop then !