flat4alfa Posted October 18, 2021 Share Posted October 18, 2021 3 hours ago, bunglebus said: That really is just like the Corgi! Have you ever got your mitts on the Transit? No the Transits go for too much and are also a bit small, quite a bit smaller in scale compared to the Range Rovers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheOtherStu Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 I'm aware these guys are going to be selling at retail prices, but I was impressed with the new layout of the Swindon branch - they've just moved into a huge warehouse. https://www.hwmodels.com/ They appear to have more than just Hotwheels too. Tenmil Socket 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sierraman Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 Just looked at their website. What mad bastard pays £1,400 for a Hot Wheels?!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junkyarddog Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 Picked up this rather natty Siku Mercedes truck and trailer at the weekend, the 505 is from my parts bin. Split_Pin, Tenmil Socket, Datsuncog and 7 others 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 Way back in the mists of time (2nd of December 2019), I posted the 1985 Corgi catalogue, which included something I hadn't seen before - the Surfrider version of the Mazda B1600, or Mazda 4X4 as they were calling it at the time Despite nearly two years of searching, I'd not found one for sale, and was starting to convince myself it was never released, despite seeing the odd picture of boxed ones. Well it does exist, I have one Some little tinker has been at it with the red Humbrol, emulating daddy's red wheel centre Corgis that he keeps in the loft, but I can live with that. I think I now have them all, rocking horse poo-level Playart variations aside. Spottedlaurel, D.E, NorfolkNWeigh and 8 others 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 Time to update the group shot... morrisoxide, sierraman, eddyramrod and 8 others 10 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sierraman Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 27 minutes ago, junkyarddog said: Picked up this rather natty Siku Mercedes truck and trailer at the weekend, the 505 is from my parts bin. I have the same trailer in yellow that I’ve picked up somewhere along the line. Guessing it’s ADAC branded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy18s Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 4 hours ago, TheOtherStu said: I'm aware these guys are going to be selling at retail prices, but I was impressed with the new layout of the Swindon branch - they've just moved into a huge warehouse. https://www.hwmodels.com/ They appear to have more than just Hotwheels too. He sells quite a bit on Facebook too,usually by flash sales https://www.facebook.com/groups/438137323676272/?ref=share TheOtherStu 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy18s Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 A large box I've been waiting for a good few months actually turned up today Very happy with the contents Managed to grab a Prowler kit at a cheap price too andrew e, bunglebus, AndyW201 and 8 others 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spottedlaurel Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 1 hour ago, bunglebus said: Time to update the group shot... That's excellent! Has the blue one 3rd from left been lowered? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 22 minutes ago, Spottedlaurel said: That's excellent! Has the blue one 3rd from left been lowered? Oh yes. That's yet another Playart Magnet Southerns one - and I finally captured the two colour paint fade successfully eddyramrod, andrew e, Datsuncog and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 48 minutes ago, andy18s said: Very happy with the contents I would be too although "models" aren't entirely my bag - but the Chevette and especially the Fiesta are really nice. Has it got 1/4 bumpers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 On 17/10/2021 at 11:37, Datsuncog said: Quite looking forward to the next Model Club issue for that reason, though I'm not sure if they're going to ship it with the box flattened - I don't see how they'd get it to fit into their usual mail packaging otherwise. Split_Pin, andrew e and Datsuncog 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrew e Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 That’s lovely 😎 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat4alfa Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 Still debating on cancelling. Oh what a procrastination In other news: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/313713628626 bunglebus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat4alfa Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 22 hours ago, bunglebus said: Way back in the mists of time (2nd of December 2019), I posted the 1985 Corgi catalogue, which included something I hadn't seen before - the Surfrider version of the Mazda B1600, or Mazda 4X4 as they were calling it at the time Despite nearly two years of searching, I'd not found one for sale, and was starting to convince myself it was never released, despite seeing the odd picture of boxed ones. Well it does exist, I have one Like buses... https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/313711987769 Remspoor 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat4alfa Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 Playart Mazda Wrecker on eBay but in Pennsylvania bunglebus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 58 minutes ago, flat4alfa said: Like buses... https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/313711987769 Same seller - I bought the better one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 43 minutes ago, flat4alfa said: Playart Mazda Wrecker on eBay but in Pennsylvania I have that but it's tatty and missing the hitch. It's 1:64 andrew e and Datsuncog 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 Still slim pickings in the world of Hot Wheels and Matchbox. Smyths turned this up Poundland appeared to have restocked as they had none last week, but there weren't many left. They were quite a recent case too (white Worldwide Optimism Camaro etc), unlike days of old when you got a second chance at cases from a year ago. Off on missions tomorrow and should get time to go hunting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sierraman Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 99p Bargain on EBay was this, apart from a bit of chrome wear its immaculate. bunglebus, andrew e and Split_Pin 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 Cool, not a version I'm familiar with - I take it that's got a fixed front axle? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sierraman Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 3 minutes ago, bunglebus said: Cool, not a version I'm familiar with - I take it that's got a fixed front axle? Fixed axle. I have the Taylor Woodrow one but it’s not as good condition. It also came with a mint Sambron Jacklift and a Diesel Road Roller. bunglebus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justwatching Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 Opened this up today. 1:64 scale Checker taxi cab. Bonnet opens. Nicely detailed engine. I'll post others up soon. I'm new to collecting miniature shite. Do any of you make display dioramas? Datsuncog, Remspoor, AndyW201 and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Datsuncog Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 2 minutes ago, Justwatching said: Do any of you make display dioramas? @TripleRich to the beige phone.... (Or just search for Everard Junction online) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 I don't have the skills/patience/space etc but Danny's Diecast Disasters does some good ones https://www.youtube.com/c/DannysDiecastDisasters And Sideways King 75 makes and I believe sells garages, as well as decals. He's also amazingly skilled at making tiny parts for his cars https://www.youtube.com/c/SidewaysKing75 Justwatching and eddyramrod 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddyramrod Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 11 minutes ago, Justwatching said: Do any of you make display dioramas? Like this, perhaps? This is in its not-quite-finished state, back in 2014. I've added pumps and some more stickerage since then. Not bad for a dilapidated wreck off a car boot sale! Justwatching, morrisoxide, Remspoor and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justwatching Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 42 minutes ago, eddyramrod said: Like this, perhaps? Yes, like that! I'd love to see the current version (or any others you have). eddyramrod 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddyramrod Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 There will be some, way back in this thread, but I'll shoot some tomorrow if you like. I've changed the traffic now: the "new" models have gone and the forecourt is filled with Corgi/Dinky restos. There is also now a smaller garage, and a 1/43 police station. Justwatching 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
155V6 Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 Some more cars arrived yesterday The large Datsun will be getting a good clean & some new stickers,I last had one of these over 40 years ago. The Dinky Alfa is something I don't remember seeing when they were current. The Corgi Rockets stock car just needs wheels,the Juniors version will join the pile of broken ones I already have. The Siku Beetle is missing two wheel centres,I have a donor Golf,just need to get them from it without damaging them 🤔 morrisoxide, Datsuncog, andrew e and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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