[Jim]

This came in a job lot of other stuff. Not really into T4s but it's nicely done. So nice in fact I didn't realise at first the tailgate opens as it shuts so well.It's a Cararama (Hongwell)

20210909_154035 by RS, on Flickr
20210909_154041 by RS, on Flickr
20210911_161940 by RS, on Flickr

Wee Christmas market stall in local shopping centre had loads of those in all sorts of guises a few years ago, I bought loads for mates with T4s................thought I kept one for myself but wasn't there when I went to find it, must have miscounted lol

 

[bunglebus]

I always remember being fascinated by one of these Galanite Beetles as a kid. There are other models but the blue bug evokes strong memories...

20211001_142828 by RS, on Flickr
20211001_142833 by RS, on Flickr

...of doing this!

20211001_142901 by RS, on Flickr

I don't know what the Swedes made these out of, but it's as flexible now as when it was made probably 50 years ago

 

[Jim]

I always remember being fascinated by one of these Galanite Beetles as a kid. There are other models but the blue bug evokes strong memories...

20211001_142828 by RS, on Flickr
20211001_142833 by RS, on Flickr

...of doing this!

20211001_142901 by RS, on Flickr

I don't know what the Swedes made these out of, but it's as flexible now as when it was made probably 50 years ago

Cool, my bro picked me up a red one a wee while ago, I have a vague memory of playing with a splitty pick up one too years ago in an aunts house that I wanted to keep lol

 

[bunglebus]

This was a little tricky to track down. Matchbox T3 ambulance from the Commando series. I've been keeping my eye out for a little while, and of course by hedging my bets I've won two of them...

20211002_125811 by RS, on Flickr
20211002_125815 by RS, on Flickr

Matchbox didn't make too much of this casting, a shame as it would have made a good camper. Think there are only about four different versions, and a couple of minor differences in the colour of decals and glass.

 

[Zebedee]

Still working on this diorama when i have a minute or two spare.

 

[bunglebus]

I found another Galanite, this beach buggy. Most seem to have lost the windscreen

20211006_121355 by RS, on Flickr
20211006_121402 by RS, on Flickr
20211006_121405 by RS, on Flickr

 

[bunglebus]

More arrivals! This is a "Buggi Playero" by Auto Pilen. It's lost several parts sadly but was too unusual to pass on

Auto Pilen Buggi Playero 501 by RS, on Flickr
Auto Pilen Buggi Playero 501 by RS, on Flickr
Auto Pilen Buggi Playero 501 by RS, on Flickr

Also arriving today was this Lucky Toys MK1 Golf. I can't prove it, but I suspect this is somewhat of a copy of the Matchbox Superkings MK1 Golf, Lucky were not above copying smaller castings from other manufacturers, especially Matchbox

20211006_160148 by RS, on Flickr
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[Jim]

love the golf

 

[bunglebus]

I seem to be finding lots of buggies lately. I don't know who made this one...

20211009_142021 by RS, on Flickr
20211009_142025 by RS, on Flickr

 

[bunglebus]

Corgi Simoniz Max Wax Beetle was sold under the Corgi Classics/Motoring Memories brand, can't find exact dates but certainly a lot more recently than the East African Safari version which this is modified from, after going through some changes to become a Whizzwheels and driving school car in the 70s

20211013_143611 by RS, on Flickr
20211013_143605 by RS, on Flickr
20211013_143615 by RS, on Flickr
20211013_143621 by RS, on Flickr
20211013_184313 by RS, on Flickr

There are a few other versions in this range I'll be keeping an eye out for. Seen boxes with a 1998 copyright date, not bad for a casting that was released in 1965!

 

[Jim]

Corgi Simoniz Max Wax Beetle was sold under the Corgi Classics/Motoring Memories brand, can't find exact dates but certainly a lot more recently than the East African Safari version which this is modified from, after going through some changes to become a Whizzwheels and driving school car in the 70s

20211013_143611 by RS, on Flickr
20211013_143605 by RS, on Flickr
20211013_143615 by RS, on Flickr
20211013_143621 by RS, on Flickr
20211013_184313 by RS, on Flickr

There are a few other versions in this range I'll be keeping an eye out for. Seen boxes with a 1998 copyright date, not bad for a casting that was released in 1965!

I've a plain yellow one since late 90s boxed

 

[Zebedee]

Finally got my kubelwagen diorama finished.

 

[bunglebus]

These were included in a job lot I bought for something else - not that I'm complaining.
Another Galanite buggy

20211018_142138 by RS, on Flickr

With it was this Tonka bug

20211018_142246 by RS, on Flickr
20211018_142251 by RS, on Flickr

 

[Zebedee]

Made a start on this. Not a VW though.

 

[Jim]

Nice, was that one of the Lidl kits??

 

[Zebedee]

Nice, was that one of the Lidl kits??

Yep. Apparently they had some in for 1/2 price last week selling them off. None left when i went in though.

 

[Jim]

Was it all pre coloured etc? They'd a few other kits at the time, but nothing that tickled my fancy

 

[Zebedee]

Was it all pre coloured etc? They'd a few other kits at the time, but nothing that tickled my fancy

Yep, all pre coloured and it clips together but i painted it with red oxide primer spray paint and glued it together. It comes with 2 sets of decals too. A set of sticky back stickers plus a sheet of water slide decals too.
I got it finished today. Forgot to glue the front plate on for the piccies though.

Some specs. Powered by a massive 822cc single cylinder air-cooled diesel making 11hp (later a huge 14) its the size of a mini or Fiat 500.
It fits nicely in a Ferrero Rocher tub too.

 

[bunglebus]

None of them are VWs, but they took quite a lot of time and effort. I made miniature versions of the Matchbox Speed Kings Gus's Gulper, Bazooka and Cambuster

20211108_120309 by RS, on Flickr
20211108_120228 by RS, on Flickr

 

[Jim]

Came across these by chance on ebay so just bought a set! Guy is really helpful and does loads of other wheels. Total bargain for my Tamiya bug. I might get a set for my the 1/18 Burago I have painted like mine too.
1/24 Empi sprint wheels Tyres and Brake Discs for diorama/diecast UNPAINTED | eBay