Shite in miniature

[Mr Lobster]

^ Only just noticed that. I shall be going for a look very shortly...

 

In other news, I had an email t'other day from the Norev importer - two new releases for next year might be of interest to some around these parts?

 

 

 

Both are 1:18 scale.

[Mr Lobster]

***Vintage Renault Alert***

 

I was TK Maxx earlier and they had some 1:43 Renaults.

There was a roofless Rodeo in red, a 4 F6 van looking like it was in a motorsport support role and a couple of differently liveried 4CVs.

The 4CVs were in blister packs but the van and Rodeo were on solid bases with clear plastic tops.

They looked like a bargain at £3.99 (and I've just found them online for about £8, sorry Mr L) but sadly I had no camera and only a dead phone with me.

 

There was only one of each so I hid them behind some JCBs and can go back tomorrow if anyone is interested.

I'd be happy to purchase and post if you'll cover the cost.

 

They also had some rather nice 1950s Alfa Romeos...

 

If the 4F6 is still there and you happen to be going back, if you can get it I'll sort you some moneys for it!

[Tayne]

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[eddyramrod]

Where did you buy those glass cabinets?

 

The two corner-cabinets came from Kays Catalogue! See, the old-fashioned methods are still valid... The one with the pink Cadillac in came from my wife's employer, it was simply surplus to requirements; the one with all the little UK and European copcars in was a tenner in the Salvation Army furniture warehouse. So check out that big thick mail-order book, you never know what you might find; also keep a close watch on charity shops, discount warehouses, etc. Don't forget your local paper, you might just find used cabinets advertised in there.

 

And the buying continues, but at the moment on behalf of my friend. I've bought him four 1/18 cars on the bay in the last couple of weeks, and only one is yet to arrive (Lancia Delta Integrale). Not bad considering the international shipping element. There are others I'm still looking for, he knows he might have to be patient for some of them as they aren't being made... yet. Unless you know of a 1/18 XJ6 Series 2? Rover 2000? Triumph Dolomite?

[Mr Lobster]

If you'd asked during the week...

I'm going on holiday tomorrow. I'll have a look upon my return but I'd say check your local Tk max

 

 

Ah well, already been and had a look in the local one but no joy. I'll see if I pass any others in the week.

 

Enjoy your holiday!

[Guest]

I'm on Otto Mobile's mailing list now!

 

They've just brought a 1:18 scale Safrane Biturbo out, and new stocks of their 306 S16.

If I had the space their 405 Mi 16 and 306 would be sitting on a shelf of mine at home.

[Mr Lobster]

I've never seen any of the Otto models in the flesh so to speak, but if they are as good as they look then at 39 Euros they seem pretty damn cheap!

[Guest]

I've never seen any of the Otto models in the flesh so to speak, but if they are as good as they look then at 39 Euros they seem pretty damn cheap!

 

Put it this way, work still owe me six months of back pay.

 

I'm tempted. If I get one (or two) should I bring them round?

[Mr Lobster]

I'm tempted. If I get one (or two) should I bring them round?

 

Damn right!

[maxpower]

i bought a 1967 morris mini cooper in red (pic soon) @ jumble for £1.00 excellent condition except it's missing a wing mirror on passengers side wing.

 

amazing details in these model cars

 

this was made by franklin mint didn't know they even did model cars

[VWPowered]

how it currently stands, bad new camera dont like close ups, thats one half of it

 

 

current project little black Fiat Uno Mk1

[VWPowered]

better pic of Uno

 

[Mash]

Ha, the ubiquitous Rover P6 hubcap even gets whored around in miniature form!

[VWPowered]

they were actually from a yanky conti but thought they looked like P6 caps

 

got these fer 10 euros the lot today as always 1/43

 

 

Renault 12 - Norev

 

 

Peugeot 604 - Solido

 

 

Mercedes-Benz W114 - Unknown

 

 

Lada 1200 - Unknown

 

 

Volkswagen T1 Beetle

 

 

Seat 1430

[Mr Lobster]

That Norev R12 is GR9. Like that a lot.

[cms206]

***Vintage Renault Alert***

 

I was TK Maxx earlier and they had some 1:43 Renaults.

There was a roofless Rodeo in red, a 4 F6 van looking like it was in a motorsport support role and a couple of differently liveried 4CVs.

The 4CVs were in blister packs but the van and Rodeo were on solid bases with clear plastic tops.

They looked like a bargain at £3.99 (and I've just found them online for about £8, sorry Mr L) but sadly I had no camera and only a dead phone with me.

 

There was only one of each so I hid them behind some JCBs and can go back tomorrow if anyone is interested.

I'd be happy to purchase and post if you'll cover the cost.

 

They also had some rather nice 1950s Alfa Romeos...

 

If the 4F6 is still there and you happen to be going back, if you can get it I'll sort you some moneys for it!

 

 

Not sure if theres any interest, but in a similar vein Modelzone at Pollok has several Michelin liveried contraptions, Acadienes, Peugeot J7s and the like, plus a handful of different R4 vans, I think a couple of R4 cars and a selection of orange soft top Renault Moke fuglies, all at £3.99 or £4.99... anyone interested and I'll take a run back up on payday?

[Negative Creep]

This is my 1:43 collection, once I'm employed again it will experience some much needed expansion

 

 

 

Not much shite if I'm honest, I'll need to work on that:

 

Corgi Sapphire Cossie, these things are always numbered and this is number 17 of a limited run

 

 

 

 

Not the best quality model but unusual to have the proper cigarette livery on it

 

A few Falcons from my time in NZ

 

XC Cobra: The ultimate Aussie muscle car, most expensive one I've ever bought

 

Couple of utes

 

Panel Van for Repco (Kiwi version of Halfords) which I found in the UK

 

[VWPowered]

wow lovely those and afew i dont have

 

some pics as the work continues

 

[VWPowered]

Mazda RX7 Phase 1

 

Before/Avant

 

 

After/Apres

 

 

Burago 928 Red/Normal - Rouge Etat d'origin Black/Noir After abit of fettling/apres bonne jouer

 

 

Mercedes T1 Recovery/Depannage

 

Before/Avant

 

 

After/Apres

 

 

[fotorabia]

nice work John..might commision u to build a full scale version one day..this is part of my mate Andys collection in Edinburgh..a lot of it bought when he lived in France

 

 

 

 

 

[Station]

Today I rediscovered my old builder's bucket of die cast cars, and found a complete Matchbox Matra Rancho in yellow, equipped with fully operation rear fold down door. Are these rare, couldn't imagine the attraction for them at the time.

 

 

I've got loads of Burago (I think - they're the standard 12 inch ones) cars still in boxes that I got in the 80's. I'm going to have to dig them out.

[VWPowered]

ohh those pan'ards are making me hard

 

some nighttimey pics

 

 

G3's and polished 604 shines

 

 

just repainted this inside alot brighter it is too

 

 

broke 604

 

 

 

[pogweasel]

Would anyone be interested in this copy of "Diecast Monthly"?

 

Although purporting to be a magazine, it's really a thinly-disguised sales catalogue, but there's some nice stuff in it that I cannpt afford.

 

 

A pound and fifty to cover the P&P is all I ask.

[eddyramrod]

PM sent

 

Nice to see my Capri modelled in NC's collection! (Even if it's not mine any more... who will be first to post up a Miami Blue Granada?)

[johnbaz]

I only have one model car- Christine!!, 1958 Plymouth Fury (from the film Christine)..

 

She's around a foot long and has smashing detail, the doors, bonnet and boot open, there's working steering and the headlights work due to two three volt lithium batteries

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Since i got her, i feel kinda.....evil... (just recently i've felt like clubbing our owld lass over the head with a number four iron )

 

 

 

John

 

PS- actually i always feel like clubbing her with a golfing stick!!!!

[VWPowered]

ohhh i love that fury

[Negative Creep]

I have that one as well - it really does look evil with the lights on

[Negative Creep]

Bought this from Modelzone for a mere 9.99

 

 

After a quick look I'm not entirely sure if it's easily detachable from the box or not. Also bought a Brera but it was of such naff quality I gave it straight to my Mum for her to give away in her school fete

 

Then this Commodore off ebay, similar to the one I had in NZ

 

 

And yes, there is a Ford sticker on the base

[Mr Lobster]

Also bought a Brera but it was of such naff quality I gave it straight to my Mum for her to give away in her school fete

 

 

Mondo Motors Brera by any chance?

[Claypole]

Can you get these Mr Lobster?