Shite in Miniature II

[sierraman]

I had a Tonka TR7, never seen another since, it had a pull back motor. 

[Six-cylinder]

Has anybody got a 1:43 Scale Fiat Seicento they can sell me?

I was expecting them to be cheap and plentiful as they were made by Majorette and others, but it seems not.

Any colour, play worn, unboxed all good.

[Split_Pin]

2 hours ago, Six-cylinder said:

Has anybody got a 1:43 Scale Fiat Seicento they can sell me?

I was expecting them to be cheap and plentiful as they were made by Majorette and others, but it seems not.

Any colour, play worn, unboxed all good.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Carabinieri-De-Agostini-Fiat-600-Elettra-2003-1-43-Diecast-/373449763688?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49286&mkrid=710-127635-2958-0

[Split_Pin]

This one is on ebay but its being sold by Jumajo whom a few of us have ordered from before and they are pretty decent. They seem to specialise in ex partwork stuff. I bought a Spanish Sava version of the Leyland FG truck and it arrived in just a few days. Its also a fantastic model.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CR22-voiture-1-43-CARABINIERI-FIAT-600-ELETTRA-2003-/334171317733?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49286&mkrid=710-127635-2958-0

 

[TheOtherStu]

As a reminder, I'm still on the lookout for an MR2 roadster if anyone sees or finds one. They are rare as rocking horse shit. Minichamps do one, but it was a limited edition.

When I was at the NEC, there were quite a few stalls, all who had Minichamps stuff, but none of them had or had ever had a Roadster.

There's one for sale on the Bay for £35 (inc P&P), but it's in Italy and I'll get hit with millions on duty too. Plus it seems a bit much for a 1:43 Minichamps which whilst they're fine, are hardly the Rolls Royce of miniature shite.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/184258389623

[Datsuncog]

Shit, I didn't know you were looking one - there's been a red Minichamps one kicking around an antiques stall at the market in Belfast for a few weeks now.

Missing its mirrors, dusty and without a box lid - but priced at a fiver, if memory serves.

If I'm in on Friday, I'll see if it's still there?

[TheOtherStu]

10 minutes ago, Datsuncog said:

Shit, I didn't know you were looking one - there's been a red Minichamps one kicking around an antiques stall at the market in Belfast for a few weeks now.

Missing its mirrors, dusty and without a box lid - but priced at a fiver, if memory serves.

If I'm in on Friday, I'll see if it's still there?

Ooh that would be great if you find it, ping me a PM and I'll make sure everything gets covered.

[Datsuncog]

Cool, will do!

Looking back through the thread here, I've been ignoring the MR2 since 22 October... time was I would have just bought it and worried about punting it on later, but that turned out to not be a very good way of doing things.

Fingers crossed it's still there on Friday morning, sure!

[RoadworkUK]

This is unbelievably excellent.

OH MY GOD can you even imagine the state of my trousers if I received this for Christmas as a lad?

(or an adult).

Fortunately, it being on an auction site outside eBay (link) means I'm not going to bid on it.

[TheOtherStu]

  

1 hour ago, Datsuncog said:

Cool, will do!

Looking back through the thread here, I've been ignoring the MR2 since 22 October... time was I would have just bought it and worried about punting it on later, but that turned out to not be a very good way of doing things.

Fingers crossed it's still there on Friday morning, sure!

 

I did turn down an offer of another one that was in poor condition I think, but since I have the exact colour of my car's paint I may use this as the basis of a respray.

@bunglebusI think I did ask this before, but what do you use to spray? Is it one of those paint spray pens? I don't think my full size Devilbliss gun is going to be much help here

[155V6]

6 hours ago, Six-cylinder said:

Has anybody got a 1:43 Scale Fiat Seicento they can sell me?

I was expecting them to be cheap and plentiful as they were made by Majorette and others, but it seems not.

Any colour, play worn, unboxed all good.

I've got this one,it's loose but very good condition

Yours for the cost of postage

[TheOtherStu]

6 minutes ago, RoadworkUK said:

This is unbelievably excellent.

OH MY GOD can you even imagine the state of my trousers if I received this for Christmas as a lad?

(or an adult).

Fortunately, it being on an auction site outside eBay (link) means I'm not going to bid on it.

Ooh, that reminded me. The wife bought me this about 15 years ago. This is probably only the 3rd time it's been out of its box.
She knows I love an Impreza, but I would only want the real thing, which I can't afford (Same reason I'll never have a Skyline)

[Dick Cheeseburger]

10 minutes ago, TheOtherStu said:

Ooh, that reminded me. The wife bought me this about 15 years ago. This is probably only the 3rd time it's been out of its box.
She knows I love an Impreza, but I would only want the real thing, which I can't afford (Same reason I'll never have a Skyline)

I have that same Impreza. It's lasted YEARS! Rapid little thing too. 

[TheOtherStu]

2 minutes ago, Dick Longbridge said:

I have that same Impreza. It's lasted YEARS! Rapid little thing too. 

I don't think it's too expensive, but I'm waiting for grandkids to arrive and visit (I have one, but it's a long story and we don't see very much of him, however, I did buy him a remote control car when he was about 5 which apparently he loves and still has)

[bunglebus]

17 minutes ago, TheOtherStu said:

@bunglebusI think I did ask this before, but what do you use to spray? Is it one of those paint spray pens? I don't think my full size Devilbliss gun is going to be much help here

Mostly rattle cans. Poundland primer goes on really well but there's not a lot in each can and most of the time they don't have any.

Wilkinson, Halfords and Paint Factory brands seem to go on nicely, as does Holts. 151 lacquer is also good stuff and smell of pear drops as a bonus!

If you're only doing the odd car it's probably best to stick to one brand to avoid reactions

[bunglebus]

I took a chance on a collection only job lot, mainly for these carry cases. The pics were fairly crap, not sure if my gamble was worth it. They were full of cars but most are in a bad way. Seller was more into plastic models now and had some nice stuff on display and a few 1:1 scale BL cars - I've recommended he joins us!

Some of the contents to follow

[bunglebus]

First up though, postie man had some bits for me. Boxed Zylmex 57 Nomad

And this - very hard to find Zylmex Delorean 

Other arrivals include a late K-7 with the extra pillars

Hot Wheels Dodge Charger

Laser Wheels Camaro

And finally another Graffic Traffic bus - did they come with stickers as well as marker pens?

[bunglebus]

So, the carry cases. The one that really caught my eye was this early Hot Wheels Custom Volkswagen. Sadly the headlights are missing along with the sunroof

Other bits of note are a tidy Matchbox dustcart

Big Bull is one I've not found before

Early Lesney Routemaster 

Just how many colours does the Buick Regal come in?

Same could be asked of the MK3 Escort

Somehow this is the biggest standout of the lot - very purple Dyane

A weirdo - small scale plastic jobbie from a maker I don't recognise 

This is kinda interesting, Husky Ford F350 with Corgi Juniors sticker

Absolutely no idea what these are or who made them

Norev Maserati Boomerang is sadly squished

And Bagheera is battered

I've bid on a Corgi SD1 for @eddyramrodso of course there was one here too

Jeep is pretty nice

One I didn't know about - Corgi Goodyear Blimp!

Another bus of miniature lost souls as @RoadworkUKnamed it

Anyone got any info on this Transit Wrecker @Datsuncog

There were probably 50 cars but those are the only ones worth posting really

[Split_Pin]

The Husky with the Juniors sticker is really interesting.

[Six-cylinder]

2 hours ago, 155V6 said:

I've got this one,it's loose but very good condition

Yours for the cost of postage

Yes please, I will PM you.

[sierraman]

It’s amazing how much promotional tat came out for the launch of the Sierra. Can’t imagine the same fanfare for a Mach E. 

[barrett]

Well, after looking for a Mercury Lancia Flavia for ages...

Le sigh

[RoadworkUK]

FYI, barrett doesn't collect toy cars.

[sierraman]

3 hours ago, bunglebus said:

So, the carry cases. The one that really caught my eye was this early Hot Wheels Custom Volkswagen. Sadly the headlights are missing along with the sunroof

Other bits of note are a tidy Matchbox dustcart

Big Bull is one I've not found before

Early Lesney Routemaster 

Just how many colours does the Buick Regal come in?

Same could be asked of the MK3 Escort

Somehow this is the biggest standout of the lot - very purple Dyane

A weirdo - small scale plastic jobbie from a maker I don't recognise 

This is kinda interesting, Husky Ford F350 with Corgi Juniors sticker

Absolutely no idea what these are or who made them

Norev Maserati Boomerang is sadly squished

And Bagheera is battered

I've bid on a Corgi SD1 for @eddyramrodso of course there was one here too

Jeep is pretty nice

One I didn't know about - Corgi Goodyear Blimp!

Another bus of miniature lost souls as @RoadworkUKnamed it

Anyone got any info on this Transit Wrecker @Datsuncog

There were probably 50 cars but those are the only ones worth posting really

I have a Falck Transit Wrecker, supposedly Danish(?) Market only. God knows how it ended up at a carboot. 

[bunglebus]

Corgi model club are doing the Mini for a tenner for new customers 

https://corgimodelclub.com/pages/MINIFB001?fbclid=IwAR3Ghq-QfVfieMhksj5mZSGRPryCiMk5e7b3QVFhiBGQjka8Uv92vaI-QFo&utm_campaign=Corgi | Cold - Interests - Collectors - Purchase&utm_content=Interests - Scale Model&utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=facebook

[Tenmil Socket]

17 hours ago, RoadworkUK said:

This is unbelievably excellent.

OH MY GOD can you even imagine the state of my trousers if I received this for Christmas as a lad?

(or an adult).

Fortunately, it being on an auction site outside eBay (link) means I'm not going to bid on it.

This is amazing! I might even try and bid on it (a treat to myself as I was 40 on Sunday). Oh, and I won that auction I’d previously mentioned regarding the model I’d never seen before. I’ll post pics once back in the office (currently in North Wales).

[Justwatching]

Another 1:64 scale Greenlight model, but with a Christmas theme today - a 1955 Chevrolet Sedan Delivery of "Bob's Tree Farm" with a customer's snowy pine tree on the roof rack. 

The opening tailgate is a nice extra. Tow hitch gives the option of a trailer. 

Greenlight almost managed a fault-free model, but unfortunately, the "M" in "FARM" hasn't printed properly on the driver's side. 

Despite the minor print defect, I really like this one. It's going on the mantlepiece for the festive season. 

[junkyarddog]

I found this today.

Strange looking Land Rover.

That's a Dodge Charger on the wrong card.

Premium model too,never seen an error on the more expensive versions before.

[RoadworkUK]

5 hours ago, Tenmil Socket said:

This is amazing! I might even try and bid on it (a treat to myself as I was 40 on Sunday). Oh, and I won that auction I’d previously mentioned regarding the model I’d never seen before. I’ll post pics once back in the office (currently in North Wales).

One of us should definitely own it, and as much as I'd love to have it, I'd rather I didn't!

[Tenmil Socket]

Just now, RoadworkUK said:

One of us should definitely own it, and as much as I'd love to have it, I'd rather I didn't!

I've just been looking more closely and you need to add VAT and the delivery is £26 so I think it may get a bit expensive unless anyone's in Norfolk?