bunglebus Posted October 15, 2021 Share Posted October 15, 2021 1 hour ago, TheOtherStu said: Is there anywhere on the Interwebz where there is a database of known miniatures where you could search manufacturer, made/model, country of issue etc.? I've not found many, there are Wikis for Matchbox and Hot Wheels, and some sites that try and cater for multiple brands. Most are aimed at collectors of the brand rather than car manufacturers though flat4alfa 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat4alfa Posted October 15, 2021 Share Posted October 15, 2021 17 hours ago, Amishtat said: I don't think I've come across the Mercury on those early wheels, but I have the Cougar and Charger here. Thought I had the Muira too but it must be in the loft. There was a nice Mercedes ambulance at the boot sale last year but for some reason couldn't bring myself to unbuckle the fiver asked for it. Probably ought to have done, it was a nice example but just couldn't get that excited about it. Would definitely pick up the Mercury if I saw one, it would be nice to have all three Septics. There's also one of the pink Dodge dragsters here which I have been consistently failing to remember to post to flat4alfa for a few weeks now.. The Bender with the Bent B-Pillar? Had forgotten anyhow! Back here there are these and neither Mercury seem to have the 1st series steering set up. Had thought one of them was, as I knew there were two colours. But know I see Police car only. Oh dear. Am after the King Size K-22 Dodge if anyone has a spare. They seem to go for big money or little money ....depending if I'm watching one or not. andrew e 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat4alfa Posted October 15, 2021 Share Posted October 15, 2021 10 minutes ago, Datsuncog said: No market attendance today Cured! Amishtat 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheOtherStu Posted October 15, 2021 Share Posted October 15, 2021 13 minutes ago, bunglebus said: I've not found many, there are Wikis for Matchbox and Hot Wheels, and some sites that try and cater for multiple brands. Most are aimed at collectors of the brand rather than car manufacturers though Yeah, that's kinda the issue. I'm in quite a few car forums, Facebook groups etc. Some of them are unusual cars (things I want in the future!) I like the idea of having a model of some of the cars I've owned in the past (I wonder if you they ever did a model of the Vauxhall Carlton or Rover (Honda) 213) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Datsuncog Posted October 15, 2021 Share Posted October 15, 2021 20 minutes ago, flat4alfa said: Cured! I wouldn't go that far... Remspoor 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat4alfa Posted October 15, 2021 Share Posted October 15, 2021 3 minutes ago, Datsuncog said: I wouldn't go that far... Delivered! Datsuncog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrew e Posted October 15, 2021 Share Posted October 15, 2021 28 minutes ago, TheOtherStu said: Yeah, that's kinda the issue. I'm in quite a few car forums, Facebook groups etc. Some of them are unusual cars (things I want in the future!) I like the idea of having a model of some of the cars I've owned in the past (I wonder if you they ever did a model of the Vauxhall Carlton or Rover (Honda) 213) You can get Gama Opel equivalents - what shape would you be looking for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amishtat Posted October 15, 2021 Share Posted October 15, 2021 2 hours ago, andrew e said: For those on the south this weekend: Anyone thinking of going? andrew e 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat4alfa Posted October 15, 2021 Share Posted October 15, 2021 2 hours ago, TheOtherStu said: I wonder if you they ever did a model of the Vauxhall Carlton or Rover (Honda) 213) Mk2 Carlton Gsi are by Corgi Vanguards 1:43 and a crude Carlton/Omega 1:64 Welly. There doesn't seem to have even been a Honda Civic Sedan gen-3 (Ballade gen-2) to modify to look like a Rover SD3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat4alfa Posted October 15, 2021 Share Posted October 15, 2021 Just now, Amishtat said: Anyone thinking of going? Only if you wear that outfit in your avatar Amishtat and Remspoor 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted October 15, 2021 Share Posted October 15, 2021 Just now, Amishtat said: Anyone thinking of going? I could do - have to see what my budget allows as I may have spent some pennies on eBay this month. But I have got some rare cars heading my way! Amishtat and andrew e 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amishtat Posted October 15, 2021 Share Posted October 15, 2021 56 minutes ago, flat4alfa said: Only if you wear that outfit in your avatar Bit... er... Nippy for that ensemble hereabouts.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiniMort Posted October 15, 2021 Share Posted October 15, 2021 2 hours ago, Datsuncog said: That's a cracking job you've done there! I never thought those Majorette 205s could look so good in civvie colours. Nice one. Thanks! I always aim to make my collection of diecasts duller than normal! Just wondering what to do next now... eddyramrod and Datsuncog 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat4alfa Posted October 15, 2021 Share Posted October 15, 2021 The Corgi Ford Mustang Tat Friday That Didn't Happen Meet The Corgi Model Club Mustang 2+2 Fastback met with the original Corgi Mach I They shared a hot pasty with a suspicious hole in the middle, a scorching coffee... ...and a jam scone to finish. They wandered about, and then back again to a previous stall, only to find they had missed an old friend, the Corgi Mustang Dragster 'Organ Grinder' Opening things were opened and shut with glee Mach I had to get going as he had a meeting at 10am, so Fastback and Grinder stayed back for a while longer Checking out each others' casting differences, which were considerable After that, there was considerable reminiscing about Adidas Gazelle generations and the good old days of Tat Friday 2019 when you could get three Dinkies for fiver. Then they each caught the bus into the office before elevensies. Datsuncog, Amishtat, eddyramrod and 4 others 4 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted October 15, 2021 Share Posted October 15, 2021 I must be a bit dense, it was only the other day I realised that Corgi had done similar things to Lesney and customised older castings, perhaps because I haven't had one of the original Mustangs. It's obvious now of course. What else got the groovy 70s treatment? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat4alfa Posted October 15, 2021 Share Posted October 15, 2021 Corgi Corvette Stingray gained a customised version I was also going to say the Mk1 Capri, but the front is stretched so probably not The Citroen DS Estate became the Magic Roundabout pickup thing bunglebus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted October 15, 2021 Share Posted October 15, 2021 9 hours ago, TheOtherStu said: I've been trying to find out for a while who makes MR2 Roadsters and particularly, if anyone ever did the Facelift model. i've seen a few PFLs, but never a facelift (the main difference is the front and rear lights, side panels and the addition of foglights) Found this on Flickr but no description except the tag Autoart Autoart 1:18 Maxi Cars 10041 Toyota MR2 1:43 No description Worth clicking this as there's info in the description I just searched Toyota MR2 diecast on Flickr TheOtherStu and Dick Longbridge 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted October 15, 2021 Share Posted October 15, 2021 On 08/10/2021 at 16:18, sierraman said: Interested to hear the story of the Zeebrugge Transit story? On 08/10/2021 at 17:24, bunglebus said: My boss used to do deliveries... I knew I had a pic somewhere. Appropriate date on the paper too sierraman, Remspoor and andrew e 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tenmil Socket Posted October 16, 2021 Share Posted October 16, 2021 Just picked these up in Home Bargains. There were more I wanted but I’m trying to limit myself 😆 andrew e, Remspoor and bunglebus 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sierraman Posted October 16, 2021 Share Posted October 16, 2021 Hit the car boot today, a few bargains but also a lot of cold miserable people charging like wounded rhinos. Picked this up for 50p, I’ve probably got several of these but it’s a minter so I’m probably sparing it a miserable death at someone else’s hands. Pictured with a Dodge Monaco. eddyramrod, bunglebus and Datsuncog 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sierraman Posted October 16, 2021 Share Posted October 16, 2021 Two historically ‘quality’ models from Majorette and Siku that now feel somewhat cheap compared to even the Matchbox. But at 50p I wasn’t going to argue. Rest I paid between 20p to 50p for 155V6, Tenmil Socket, bunglebus and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted October 16, 2021 Share Posted October 16, 2021 That Audi is really nice sheffcortinacentre 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat4alfa Posted October 16, 2021 Share Posted October 16, 2021 On 3/16/2021 at 5:56 PM, flat4alfa said: £6 job lot of old Corgi arrived Now the Mustang Fastback is here, the next on the Corgi Model Club list is the Thompson Mongoose [tr. De Tomaso Mangusta in non-Cog-ese. But I've already got one and it is complete and reasonable too. So, do I cancel (skip) the Mongoose, or eagerly wait for it anyway for its £23? What to do... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
155V6 Posted October 16, 2021 Share Posted October 16, 2021 12 minutes ago, flat4alfa said: Now the Mustang Fastback is here, the next on the Corgi Model Club list is the Thompson Mongoose [tr. De Tomaso Mangusta in non-Cog-ese. But I've already got one and it is complete and reasonable too. So, do I cancel (skip) the Mongoose, or eagerly wait for it anyway for its £23? What to do... How do you detach the chassis?,I can't get mine apart & I don't want to break it 🤔 flat4alfa 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted October 16, 2021 Share Posted October 16, 2021 5 minutes ago, 155V6 said: How do you detach the chassis?,I can't get mine apart & I don't want to break it 🤔 I can't actually remember but here's a pic if anyone wants to explain. Mine's buried in the project box somewhere Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat4alfa Posted October 16, 2021 Share Posted October 16, 2021 There's a catch at the very end of the front of the chassis part Push back towards the axle. The whole lot slides back and it prises out Take self-congratulatory pics and post on here to celebrate the end of an ordeal andrew e 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat4alfa Posted October 16, 2021 Share Posted October 16, 2021 @Datsuncog Do you have an original Thompson Mongoose of the big Corgi variety? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted October 16, 2021 Share Posted October 16, 2021 I had a couple of deliveries today, with some interesting bits within Spotted the Hot Wheels X-Racers Mini in among a job lot. There's a clear version, and a green - both only came in 5 packs and command surprising coin for a single car. It's also the earlier version where you could remove the body Found a few more Blackwalls This is a right oddity, going by the wheels I thought it was one of the micro size HW, but it's the same as a normal one. Never seen this before that I know of This Matchbox Supervan is the Turbo 2 version (if you couldn't tell). Need to find it some tyres Road Blasters 280ZX I have one of these Aviva Snoopy Honda things, but I've been keeping an eye out for another to evict Snoopy from and customise The same seller had this for 99p, which was a cheaper way to buy the missing wheel from my @Datsuncogsourced one than buying just the wheels off eBay. flat4alfa, Datsuncog, D.E and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat4alfa Posted October 16, 2021 Share Posted October 16, 2021 Crikey 99p how do you do it Can I have another of the wheels to get my near-identical three-wheeler Camaro back up and sitting straight? Saying that, I also need the other wheels for the Hillman Rally job too! Looking forward to the BUNGLEBUS CUSTOMS CORGI CAMARO with massive blown BBC engine sitting proud out the hood, along with the Adams Dragstar wheel set, all set in an alternative Pro-Street homage to the Sunoco Penske car - it will be brill 😎 Especially if it retains the hidey hidey lights eddyramrod 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted October 16, 2021 Share Posted October 16, 2021 I could do all of the above I suppose - donor had 4 wheels but only two good tyres. I do have another set of golden jacks wheels for something else - again 1 tyre short. Think I got them for the P6 but they are the ones for the Corvette IIRC. Donor Camaro has also lost a door card and the seat backs. Think you can get the door cards off Steve Flowers (as well as the windscreen/hood). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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