James Bond Car Collection - Questions and praise

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  • Napoleon PluralNapoleon Plural LondonPosts: 10,467MI6 Agent
    Hmmm, are you male or female, 'Kissy'? :D

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    "This is where we leave you Mr Bond."

    Roger Moore 1927-2017
  • DokkDokk Posts: 382MI6 Agent
    Winnie wrote:
    I had to glue one of the Ford Consuls head lights back,as it was loose and hanging out.My LTK Rolls also has the 'Spirit of Ecstacy'figure bend to one side.Nobody with the Rolls seems to have mentioned the colour yet.I have to say though,I do prefer the LTK Rolls over the TWINE white Rolls.


    I have the same problem with the "Spirit"....can't believe we have only two deliveries to go...It's been a funny four years,sometimes good!!,sometimes bad!!!...but always interesting!!!!. -{ :007)
  • MovieCarFanMovieCarFan Posts: 973MI6 Agent
    edited June 2011
    Hi Guys,

    Been following this thread for a while, there's been some good discussions - pity the cars haven't always been up to the same standard!

    Anyhoo, I was wondering if anyone can help me out ...

    I recently ordered and received the OHMSS Aston Martin DBS as a back issue from the JBCC website. However, there's a flaw in the paintwork with the model they sent me.X-(

    Basically, the dark green topcoat is missing in a couple of places along the side of the car, leaving the grey undercoat showing through. As it's along the side facing in on the diarama, it's not noticable when I leave it the box, but it's annoying none the less.

    So, does anyone know the exact colour and type of model paint required to touch it up? I've had a look at Humbrol paints but haven't been able to find a match.

    Thanks!

    Kissy.{[]

    Welcome to the thread. If you call JBCC and tell them the problem, they should send you another copy of the mag and model free of charge: 0871 277 0192 :)

    Failing that, it's either trial and error by mixing a few Humbrol paints or buying the correct Aston Martin touch up paint. But if you go down that route it would be easier just to buy another OHMSS Aston! 8-)
  • Dalkowski110Dalkowski110 Posts: 1,314MI6 Agent
    "Rubbish models of late"

    If you're going by the Silver Shadow II, maybe. On the other hand, defective headlights aside, what was wrong with the Ford Consul? Or for that matter, any of the Ixo models aside from the Bondola (horrendously wrong scale)? One could argue that the models as of late have been much less relevant, but the irony is, with the exception of 110, you're going to wind up with some truly excellent model cars. Incidentally, if I were to do this all over again, I'd have no dioramas unless the situation REALLY called for it (i.e. the Mercedes-Benz from OP), a plain plinth, no figures, and everything made by Ixo.
    By the way, are you gonna eat that?
  • Kissy SuzukiKissy Suzuki IrelandPosts: 66MI6 Agent
    Hmmm, are you male or female, 'Kissy'? :D

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    Well Napoleon,

    I'm married - so either way I'm not available!! Thanks for the interest, though!
  • HigginsHiggins GermanyPosts: 16,619MI6 Agent
    :D don't worry, Kissy!

    This has been one of the very harmless questions in Napoleon's repertoire, usually he's very much more straightforward ;)

    You will get used to him and this kind of questions the longer you are on the board.
    President of the 'Misty Eyes Club'.

    Dalton - the weak and weepy Bond!
  • DokkDokk Posts: 382MI6 Agent
    "Rubbish models of late"

    If you're going by the Silver Shadow II, maybe. On the other hand, defective headlights aside, what was wrong with the Ford Consul? Or for that matter, any of the Ixo models aside from the Bondola (horrendously wrong scale)? One could argue that the models as of late have been much less relevant, but the irony is, with the exception of 110, you're going to wind up with some truly excellent model cars. Incidentally, if I were to do this all over again, I'd have no dioramas unless the situation REALLY called for it (i.e. the Mercedes-Benz from OP), a plain plinth, no figures, and everything made by Ixo.

    Sorry! I disagree about the diorama,s, I think the are an important part of the collection, otherwise GEF could have just boxed up the models & sent them out in small plain boxes,with just a pic on the box,much like Lledo Vanguards..then we wouldn't have things like the petrol pumps etc.... -{ :007)
  • MovieCarFanMovieCarFan Posts: 973MI6 Agent
    Bondtoys wrote:
    :D don't worry, Kissy!

    This has been one of the very harmless questions in Napoleon's repertoire, usually he's very much more straightforward ;)

    You will get used to him and this kind of questions the longer you are on the board.

    Looks like Napoleon's going to have to go back to being Solo :)
  • MovieCarFanMovieCarFan Posts: 973MI6 Agent
    edited July 2011
    Dokk wrote:
    "Rubbish models of late"

    If you're going by the Silver Shadow II, maybe. On the other hand, defective headlights aside, what was wrong with the Ford Consul? Or for that matter, any of the Ixo models aside from the Bondola (horrendously wrong scale)? One could argue that the models as of late have been much less relevant, but the irony is, with the exception of 110, you're going to wind up with some truly excellent model cars. Incidentally, if I were to do this all over again, I'd have no dioramas unless the situation REALLY called for it (i.e. the Mercedes-Benz from OP), a plain plinth, no figures, and everything made by Ixo.

    Sorry! I disagree about the diorama,s, I think the are an important part of the collection, otherwise GEF could have just boxed up the models & sent them out in small plain boxes,with just a pic on the box,much like Lledo Vanguards..then we wouldn't have things like the petrol pumps etc.... -{ :007)

    I doubt very few Bond fans would have been so interested if they were just plain vehicles without dioramas - Corgi and Minichamps had already provided most of the really famous ones in that style. I guess it goes back to the Bond-centric / car-centric thing. The hook for me was definitely the presentation of the vehicle, I thought the dioramas and figures were as much of an attraction as the vehicle itself.
    What's really ironic, though, is that considering it is actually a 'magazine series with a free model per issue', most of us could have probably lived quite happily without the magazine!! :)
  • JagJag Posts: 1,167MI6 Agent
    "Rubbish models of late"

    If you're going by the Silver Shadow II, maybe. On the other hand, defective headlights aside, what was wrong with the Ford Consul? Or for that matter, any of the Ixo models aside from the Bondola (horrendously wrong scale)? One could argue that the models as of late have been much less relevant, but the irony is, with the exception of 110, you're going to wind up with some truly excellent model cars. Incidentally, if I were to do this all over again, I'd have no dioramas unless the situation REALLY called for it (i.e. the Mercedes-Benz from OP), a plain plinth, no figures, and everything made by Ixo.


    I totally agree, Ixo models are so much better, even so some UH ones were true gems too. Until the quality control went downhill.
  • Rainier WolfcastleRainier Wolfcastle Posts: 484MI6 Agent
    I doubt very few Bond fans would have been so interested if they were just plain vehicles without dioramas - Corgi and Minichamps had already provided most of the really famous ones in that style. I guess it goes back to the Bond-centric / car-centric thing. The hook for me was definitely the presentation of the vehicle, I thought the dioramas and figures were as attractive as the vehicle.

    I agree completely. I am a TV and film car collector in different scales (including dozens of the same Corgi in every possible packaging or wheel variation) and I collect 1/43 handbuilt and quality diecast, so 1/43 Bond cars is the focus of my collection. But still I would not have bought the less famous cars if they were without the dioramas. E.g. I have the 1/43 Toyota 2000GT from Minichamps, Kyosho and Ebbro but have not bought the Camille's Ford Ka or Jinx' Ford Thunderbird from Minichamps. Without the dioramas the collection would not have appealed to so many people and it would have ended after 20 issues at the most, as the most famous Bond cars were all released within the first ten issues.


    The German edition of the Ford Anglia has just been released: I can confirm that the base has been changed to the correct "Dr. No". The Anglia is from Universal Hobbies (not Ixo - I told you ...) so I presume that the car is unchanged from the earlier run. If Fabbri replaces the Anglia for UK subscribers this could happen anytime now.
  • mazmaz Posts: 227MI6 Agent
    I am not a subscriber and have just bought as back issues. I am also much more a car collector than a bond fan. I think that the collection has got more interesting to the car collector as the special features have gone whilst it has become less interesting for Bond collectors.

    Got Consul today. It is very good but as a nit -picker (and someone whose Dad had a 59 Consul) there are a couple of omissions. On the rear lights the round lower round section should be vertical and not sloped and the rear window chrome surround should have a round ford badge on it. Would also have been nice if the grille had been given a black wash. Still its up to Vanguards or Oxford standards at half the price so I wont complain.
  • Kissy SuzukiKissy Suzuki IrelandPosts: 66MI6 Agent
    Hi Guys,

    Been following this thread for a while, there's been some good discussions - pity the cars haven't always been up to the same standard!

    Anyhoo, I was wondering if anyone can help me out ...

    I recently ordered and received the OHMSS Aston Martin DBS as a back issue from the JBCC website. However, there's a flaw in the paintwork with the model they sent me.X-(

    Basically, the dark green topcoat is missing in a couple of places along the side of the car, leaving the grey undercoat showing through. As it's along the side facing in on the diarama, it's not noticable when I leave it the box, but it's annoying none the less.

    So, does anyone know the exact colour and type of model paint required to touch it up? I've had a look at Humbrol paints but haven't been able to find a match.

    Thanks!

    Kissy.{[]

    Welcome to the thread. If you call JBCC and tell them the problem, they should send you another copy of the mag and model free of charge: 0871 277 0192 :)

    Failing that, it's either trial and error by mixing a few Humbrol paints or buying the correct Aston Martin touch up paint. But if you go down that route it would be easier just to buy another OHMSS Aston! 8-)


    Thanks for the advice, MCF. I had already e-mailed GE Fabbri twice over the last fortnight without any response, and was now resigned to having to phone them up, as suggested.

    However, lo and behold, I finally got a reply today, saying they'll be sending me out a replacement model. So, hopefully problem solved ....

    Kissy S.
  • Dalkowski110Dalkowski110 Posts: 1,314MI6 Agent
    edited July 2011
    "On the rear lights the round lower round section should be vertical and not sloped"

    For whatever reason, Ixo has always had difficulties with their taillights. Exhibit A: the GAZ-M21I Volga that has been corrected FOUR times (the Romanian commissar's car in Masini de Legenda, the Ist for Foxtoys Prague Police Car, and the forthcoming two for VVM Models, the GAZ-M21D [really early deluxe variant] and Yuri Gagarin's personal GAZ-M21I, are the only ones with correct tail lights). I also know they had issues with their own Ford Anglia.

    "and the rear window chrome surround should have a round ford badge on it"

    My guess is you'll see this when it's released either for Ixo Classic or Ixo Premium X. The car itself, IMO, is just too nice to scrap the moulds.

    "Sorry! I disagree about the dioramas"

    As does everyone else. So how about this: instead of the existing dioramas, what about Altaya La Route Bleue style dioramas? In other words, figures and doodads (potentially) OUTSIDE of the car should've made by a different company and not just the car and one-piece diorama.

    "even so some UH ones were true gems too."

    I agree. Some of their modern cars, especially, were very nicely done. The bottom seemed to fall out around the motorcycle, and everything after that (NOT counting the beautiful Rolls-Royce Phantom III Sedanca de Ville) was just dreadful. But overall, I do think people are in agreement regarding Ixo vs. U.H. The other problems U.H. seemed to have was that during their "Golden Era" from the 30's-60's, yes, you got really nice models on the whole, but you also got a lot of "Dinky 48'ing." Despite Ixo's horrendous issues with scale on the Bondola, I really, really doubt you'd have had that had Ixo done the entire series. You also would NOT have had the problems with sizing the pre-1960 cars. Remember, what we now know as Ixo Museum (pre-WWII cars) was the original Ixo and their first cars were of that era, so I don't think you'd have the scaling issues with the Bentley or Hispano-Suiza. I also think that the cars' interiors would have been painted, as well.
    By the way, are you gonna eat that?
  • Kissy SuzukiKissy Suzuki IrelandPosts: 66MI6 Agent
    First picture of the DAF Econoline van?



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  • Leijo007Leijo007 Posts: 106MI6 Agent
    Sorry to say this, but someone beat you to it. On page 114, post 2838, posted on May 28, we find:
    maz wrote:
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    Just seen this on EBay. Looks pretty good to me allowing for the camera distortion. But guess it will be months before I can get it on back order....
  • Rainier WolfcastleRainier Wolfcastle Posts: 484MI6 Agent
    And here are the first Ebay photos of the new & improved Anglia from Ebay seller spielzeugparadies-tauschladen - link to the item which has a buy-it-now price of €12.98 (cheaper than the regular price of €13.95!):

    http://cgi.ebay.de/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250848144986

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  • Kissy SuzukiKissy Suzuki IrelandPosts: 66MI6 Agent
    Leijo007 wrote:
    Sorry to say this, but someone beat you to it. On page 114, post 2838, posted on May 28, we find:
    maz wrote:
    econoline.jpg

    Just seen this on EBay. Looks pretty good to me allowing for the camera distortion. But guess it will be months before I can get it on back order....



    Uh oh. In the words of Peter Griffin, "Aw, Crap!"
  • MovieCarFanMovieCarFan Posts: 973MI6 Agent
    And here are the first Ebay photos of the new & improved Anglia from Ebay seller spielzeugparadies-tauschladen - link to the item which has a buy-it-now price of €12.98 (cheaper than the regular price of €13.95!):

    http://cgi.ebay.de/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250848144986

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    Shame it's still the wrong colour........Harry Potter, anyone?! 8-)
  • WinnieWinnie Posts: 129MI6 Agent
    So apart from the correct film (Dr.No)on the plinth/base its the same car, Right?
  • MovieCarFanMovieCarFan Posts: 973MI6 Agent
    Winnie wrote:
    So apart from the correct film (Dr.No)on the plinth/base its the same car, Right?

    It seems to be exactly the same model - the colour of the actual vehicle was more of a greenish blue, as in this screenshot:

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    The pic below shows an Anglia in the correct Dr No colour in the foreground (apart from the roof and side-flash) and beside it is another Anglia, in something closer to Fabbri's choice of blue:

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  • Dalkowski110Dalkowski110 Posts: 1,314MI6 Agent
    "Uh oh. In the words of Peter Griffin, "Aw, Crap!""

    But...why? That looks like a superb model of a Ford Econoline Chateau.
    By the way, are you gonna eat that?
  • ArymoreArymore Posts: 27MI6 Agent
    Is the Econoline in a long box or a regular? Anyone?
  • 007storm007storm The NetherlandsPosts: 345MI6 Agent
    The dutch fanclub mentions a possible expansion to 130 issues. Does anyone know about this? How many issues are there in the UK?
    My James Bond Collection:
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  • FACTFACT Station ZPosts: 320MI6 Agent
    I can't say I'm keen on an extension of another 20 issues beyond the UK's 110, despite the numerous cars that could still be done. If Fabbri were to continue at the present rate of releasing one every four weeks it would take nearly two years to get through another 20, anyway. I don't see that happening.


    @Dalkow: the guy was disappointed that he wasn't the first to "discover" the Econoline, not that he was disappointed in the model itself.
  • JagJag Posts: 1,167MI6 Agent
    007storm wrote:
    The dutch fanclub mentions a possible expansion to 130 issues. Does anyone know about this? How many issues are there in the UK?


    Noooo... Please tell me they're joking!
  • james John Smythejames John Smythe Station N, Netherlands Posts: 162MI6 Agent
    The news comes from a fairly... "dubious" fanclub, so I wouldn't be worried ;)
  • Leijo007Leijo007 Posts: 106MI6 Agent
    Untill it's been confirmed, I won't believe anything.
  • mazmaz Posts: 227MI6 Agent
    I don't believe it either - this rumour did the rounds a few weeks ago and there is no evidence of Fabbri confirming it. Frankly if we are to go beyond 110 I would expect some factory rejects to be turning up on ebay pretty soon for models beyond 110.
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