Dal110 sometime ago you posted photos of your layout. I and I am sure others would be interested to see how you have accommodated the recent Jbcc cars into the layout
Certainly! I just need to take some more up-to-date photos. I should have them by tomorrow evening at the latest, likely much earlier.
Brilliant!!! They look tremendous, all put together like that {[] Did you build it and install it yourself? - It must have been a bit hair-raising, fixing shelves to the wall above the stairs....
BTW I notice you've got 'Little Nellie' in a proper diorama case, can you post a bigger photo of it?
Hi Thanks very much.
Yup built the units from planed timber from hardware store...and yeah it was a little interesting hanging them on the stair walls (!) Its an ideal position. Can be seen every day but equally not in the way.
Re Little Nellie.... I hesitate to admit it but i just stuck it in the old incorrect anglia box and turned the base around. The background dosent really go, but it will give the model some protection against dust etc. ;% .
Trying to get another Dodge ambulance box to do the same with the tank.
No they are not in order, I just worked out the wall space i had and then measured the boxes and built the best fit. The original unit on the left was built to house the 'original' number of models. I never thought id end up with three units. Introduceing the longer boxes made things more interesting. x5 standard boxes = x4 long just about.
Yes I think the scarcity rule applies, in that, if not many people were interested in a dull or unrelated vehicle model,
then later on it becomes valuable due to the small numbers sold.
back in 2002 I bought a Corgi FRWL pick-up truck because I thought it would be not very popular and so scarcer later.
Some of the 1969 Corgi OHMSS models are rare and valuable, because they didn't sell and the particular vehicles were an odd choice to be made. e.g.- SPECTRE Merc SL (should be saloon) and then Bobsleighs (OK) when what you wanted was
an Aston DBS model in that muddy green colour.
I think you've hit on an interesting point; what ultimately acquires value is often not the stuff that everyone hangs on to, but whatever is scarce.
So, is it possible that the very last issue will end up being the most financially valuable model of all, regardless of its quality or desirability as a Bond car?
What I mean is, assuming sales dropped or levelled off towards the end of the series, (Dalko may be able to confirm this) that should logically mean the production run was reduced as well, and therefore fewer models of No. 134 were actually made.
In addition, there has never been an opportunity to obtain this car through back orders on the Eaglemoss website.
So, could this mean that the unloved and unassuming Moonraker Rolls may end up being the rarest and therefore most collectable JBCC model of all? :007)
I have just ordered a db5 and e type from Atlas editions for £2.99 with free postage !!!
Both will be suitable for code 3
Too late! Already done the E-Type!
I know it was a 'blink at you'll miss it' car but it was an E-Type! I couldn't resist it
The car is an Atlas Editions model (nice'n'cheap) the white ring tyres are from a JBCC Mustang, wheels and axles are off a JBCC MGB (I couldn't get the Mustang tyres to fit the original wheels), The base is from the MGB too with some 'grass verge' added.
All pretty simple really, the real car has those strange oval bumper bars around the front grille but I never liked those anyway, so didn't attempt them. It doesn't actually have the racing door mirrors as per the model either, but those I did like, so let them be!
Yes I think the scarcity rule applies, in that, if not many people were interested in a dull or unrelated vehicle model,
then later on it becomes valuable due to the small numbers sold.
back in 2002 I bought a Corgi FRWL pick-up truck because I thought it would be not very popular and so scarcer later.
Some of the 1969 Corgi OHMSS models are rare and valuable, because they didn't sell and the particular vehicles were an odd choice to be made. e.g.- SPECTRE Merc SL (should be saloon) and then Bobsleighs (OK) when what you wanted was
an Aston DBS model in that muddy green colour.
I think you've hit on an interesting point; what ultimately acquires value is often not the stuff that everyone hangs on to, but whatever is scarce.
So, is it possible that the very last issue will end up being the most financially valuable model of all, regardless of its quality or desirability as a Bond car?
What I mean is, assuming sales dropped or levelled off towards the end of the series, (Dalko may be able to confirm this) that should logically mean the production run was reduced as well, and therefore fewer models of No. 134 were actually made.
In addition, there has never been an opportunity to obtain this car through back orders on the Eaglemoss website.
So, could this mean that the unloved and unassuming Moonraker Rolls may end up being the rarest and therefore most collectable JBCC model of all? :007)
IMHO it's impossible to predict. Whatever's collectable today might not be in ten years and vice-versa. Corgi used to hold reign over JB car collectables almost without competition for years but now I would say they've lost out almost completely to the JBCC.
I wouldn't be surprised to see models like these evolving further in years to come - maybe complete with microchips governing lights, sound effects, animated backgrounds etc, so our 2007-13 collection could in turn become overshadowed and thought of as old news.
If the Moonraker Rolls appears to be gaining value in the next 12 months and anybody has a spare copy, I'd say sell it quick while it's hot!
Yes I think the scarcity rule applies, in that, if not many people were interested in a dull or unrelated vehicle model,
then later on it becomes valuable due to the small numbers sold.
back in 2002 I bought a Corgi FRWL pick-up truck because I thought it would be not very popular and so scarcer later.
Some of the 1969 Corgi OHMSS models are rare and valuable, because they didn't sell and the particular vehicles were an odd choice to be made. e.g.- SPECTRE Merc SL (should be saloon) and then Bobsleighs (OK) when what you wanted was
an Aston DBS model in that muddy green colour.
I think you've hit on an interesting point; what ultimately acquires value is often not the stuff that everyone hangs on to, but whatever is scarce.
So, is it possible that the very last issue will end up being the most financially valuable model of all, regardless of its quality or desirability as a Bond car?
What I mean is, assuming sales dropped or levelled off towards the end of the series, (Dalko may be able to confirm this) that should logically mean the production run was reduced as well, and therefore fewer models of No. 134 were actually made.
In addition, there has never been an opportunity to obtain this car through back orders on the Eaglemoss website.
So, could this mean that the unloved and unassuming Moonraker Rolls may end up being the rarest and therefore most collectable JBCC model of all? :007)
IMHO it's impossible to predict. Whatever's collectable today might not be in ten years and vice-versa. Corgi used to hold reign over JB car collectables almost without competition for years but now I would say they've lost out almost completely to the JBCC.
I wouldn't be surprised to see models like these evolving further in years to come - maybe complete with microchips governing lights, sound effects, animated backgrounds etc, so our 2007-13 collection could in turn become overshadowed and thought of as old news.
If the Moonraker Rolls appears to be gaining value in the next 12 months and anybody has a spare copy, I'd say sell it quick while it's hot!
I would disagree. The one thing about Universal Hobbies vs. Ixo that has absolutely nothing to do with build quality or opinions of the respective models is that UH ALWAYS had a leak and Ixo didn't. Go onto eBay Hong Kong and you'll probably find a TON of those Rolls-Royces. These aren't QC rejects, either; KINGsMODEL gets in tons of them and they're factory overrun. With that said, we did see quite a few factory overrun Ixo 1973 Chevrolet Bel Air Louisiana State Police cars. I would say the Wales & Edwards Rangemaster will come the closest to being desirable (at least until Ixo reissues it) for the simple reasons that 1) it appealed to car-centrics and Bond-centrics and 2) there wasn't much in terms of leakage from the factory or factory overrun. Also, while it was a nice model, a number had build problems.
IF a cancelled Issue 134 Land Rover Discovery 4 ever shows up, that, however, would be truly rare (I have a pre-production Ist Trabant P601A Stoffhund Kuebelwagen where they wound up cancelling it in favor of a version with no markings, so it could at least theoretically happen). With the Chinese, you honestly never know if a few got produced as factory overrun. They would likely come without bases or figures of any kind if ever found.
Wow!!! Like I said The full collection takes up a complete wall. This is great but I'd be terrified of two things. 1.The whole collection falling down and being smashed to bits and 2.The whole collection falling down on my head every time I went up or down the stairs Also why the landing? I mean in a room at least you could sit back and look at them on display but here you have to stand there to even see them. Also what about light damage,as I notice a window right next to them? This is why so many quit. This collection went on so long it got totally out of control and made it more or less impossible to display outside of a mansion. I'd love to display mine but I don't see it happening for years,if ever. Maybe it's just as well it didn't run to 200?
Took all the layout photos on a better camera, but it'll take a while to get them off said camera; I took a ton, the camera battery needs to recharge, and my layout is now larger.
This is how I've got mine on display along with all my other JB collection, it actually goes round to the right, but I cannot get far enough back. There's a LED lights on each shelve too. Got to add another cabinet for the Skyfall stuff.
I have just ordered a db5 and e type from Atlas editions for £2.99 with free postage !!!
Both will be suitable for code 3
Too late! Already done the E-Type!
I know it was a 'blink at you'll miss it' car but it was an E-Type! I couldn't resist it
The car is an Atlas Editions model (nice'n'cheap) the white ring tyres are from a JBCC Mustang, wheels and axles are off a JBCC MGB (I couldn't get the Mustang tyres to fit the original wheels), The base is from the MGB too with some 'grass verge' added.
All pretty simple really, the real car has those strange oval bumper bars around the front grille but I never liked those anyway, so didn't attempt them. It doesn't actually have the racing door mirrors as per the model either, but those I did like, so let them be!
Yes I like that. I did the yellow E-type from 1967s CR.
So I picked up issue 134 as well at the petrol station (where I get them from).
But as sad as it maybe for an end to a great series - I had a laugh ...
... I told the attendant my car was in bay 2, she said "Oh, why is your number plate like that?" ... I said "My number plate? Ah, it's a Bond thing - it spells BLOFELD (my car reg is BL07ELD)" ... "Ah, right, I see, I thought it said BLOWJOB!" she said ...
Honestly, was the best part of my day ha )
Best wishes,
Adam Carter-Jones Bondposters.com - FREE James Bond Poster Reference site
I have just ordered a db5 and e type from Atlas editions for £2.99 with free postage !!!
Both will be suitable for code 3
Too late! Already done the E-Type!
I know it was a 'blink at you'll miss it' car but it was an E-Type! I couldn't resist it
The car is an Atlas Editions model (nice'n'cheap) the white ring tyres are from a JBCC Mustang, wheels and axles are off a JBCC MGB (I couldn't get the Mustang tyres to fit the original wheels), The base is from the MGB too with some 'grass verge' added.
All pretty simple really, the real car has those strange oval bumper bars around the front grille but I never liked those anyway, so didn't attempt them. It doesn't actually have the racing door mirrors as per the model either, but those I did like, so let them be!
Yes I like that. I did the yellow E-type from 1967s CR.
This is how I've got mine on display along with all my other JB collection, it actually goes round to the right, but I cannot get far enough back. There's a LED lights on each shelve too. Got to add another cabinet for the Skyfall stuff.
Fantastic! Another great display - looks like quite a bit of time and pocket money went into this one too! Are those genuine Aurora Bond and Oddjob figures in the foreground?
Fantastic! Another great display - looks like quite a bit of time and pocket money went into this one too! Are those genuine Aurora Bond and Oddjob figures in the foreground?
Firstly, thank you for the compliment.
The figures are Polar lights, I also have 2 Jupiter Connery figures, one is being converted to Craig.
The cabinets are Billy bookcases from Ikea, quite cheap and easy to build. In the process of moving house, so its all being packed away at the moment.
Hi, If anyones interested, the tank fits in a long box and... surprise surprise ther are loads of copies of issue 102 left... BONDOLA! get them while their hot.
So the final JBCC issue has been issued, the website is half gone and the Wikipedia entry has been updated into past tense ... it's been an interesting six years (Jan 2007 - Jan 2013) - this collection lasted as long as World War Two, almost to the day!
I'll be keeping an eye on the diecast wholesalers to see whether any JBCC models start being dumped on the reseller sector, as has happened before with models from partworks like the Taxi's of the World, LRB, the Opel Collection, etc.
An auction a few weeks back caught my eye - someone got hold of a batch of 38 x Issue 1's (either been keeping them after buying @ £3 each in 2007, or it's the first wave of model dumping) and sold them off at £10 each within 12 days, emphasing the SF connection: http://offer.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewBidsLogin&rt=nc&item=400361665660
I wonder whether the Batman Automobilia will get the same kind of return down the line??
Great collection there, spencer50 {[] I presume that is the Fabbri DB5 as your centre-piece = glad to see the build went well.
Arymore, your's is also a fantastic display, well done to you and what a great use of that dead space in your stairwell.
I am going to try using the Crown Vic base for my tank as I have a spare one of those, but the Bondola base would probably have been a better choice in terms of base texture.
This brought back memories. Anyone else have this problem with the tyres going white after about 6 months? I know a lot of my early models went like this. All were still sealed on the bubble,boxed and kept in a normal room downstairs really high off the floor
I remember issue 1 was one of he worst for this,as I had about 7 and all had gone white.
After that I moved them upstairs where they are now. I've no idea if they have all gone like it as I haven't seen any in the last few years. They came in, they got boxed the end. Now I'm kinda of afraid to go look. It's a poor show if they have. Guess it's my own fault for not playing football in school 8-)
I've never seen that problem with the tyres on mine but frequently on Ebay. I have three issue 1 UH DB5's still sealed and one opened, and none has any problems with grey tyres, nor do any other JBCC models. Can this come from superglue fumes inside the box?
I have got my New Ray Kenworth tanker yesterday. I have been looking for one for years but always hoped that we will see at least the truck without trailer in the JBCC. Now I have finally bought one, and boy, that 1/43 Kenworth is much larger than I expected! It is even too long and too tall to fit inside the Dodge M43 box! And the sleeper cab of the LTK truck is more different than I thought. I don't think that I have the skills to convert the cab properly.
I think the tyre problem may be due to silicone in the rubber drying out and causing a white powdery 'bloom' like on old chocolates. It happens on other die-casts like Maisto and Solido too. Obviously the early JBCC cars are now several years old so it's probably an age-related issue and as RW has said, a reaction to superglue fumes over time could also be a factor or cause. Usually, the white deposits can be cleaned off with soapy water and clear liquid dressings are available to bring the tyre back to a shiny black and give it some protection.
In terms of why it's happened, the first problem might be in the model being fully encased in a virtually air-tight container, the second could be due to storing the model long term in an area that might get very warm causing a very low level baking/drying effect. It would be interesting to hear from anyone else with this problem and how/where they have been storing their models.
Another problem that might, but I stress ONLY might, crop up in the future is the outer blister pack cellophane turning yellow (!) I have seen several older Atlas type cars in similar original blister packaging at toy fairs where that has happened.
I have just ordered a db5 and e type from Atlas editions for £2.99 with free postage !!!
Both will be suitable for code 3
Too late! Already done the E-Type!
I know it was a 'blink at you'll miss it' car but it was an E-Type! I couldn't resist it
The car is an Atlas Editions model (nice'n'cheap) the white ring tyres are from a JBCC Mustang, wheels and axles are off a JBCC MGB (I couldn't get the Mustang tyres to fit the original wheels), The base is from the MGB too with some 'grass verge' added.
All pretty simple really, the real car has those strange oval bumper bars around the front grille but I never liked those anyway, so didn't attempt them. It doesn't actually have the racing door mirrors as per the model either, but those I did like, so let them be!
Looks great, stunning car ! What's next on your code 3 project list. I think we should compile a list of jbcc code 3 editions as they are produced. So I am going to start the ball rolling with my two and your one.
The James Bond Code 3 Car Collection
No 135. Audi 200 Quattro The Living Daylights Neo (diecast 007)
No 136. AEC Regent RT Live and Let Die Solido (diecast 007)
No 137. Jaguar E Type Thunderball Atlas Editions (Moviecarfan)
Looks great, stunning car ! What's next on your code 3 project list. I think we should compile a list of jbcc code 3 editions as they are produced. So I am going to start the ball rolling with my two and your one.
The James Bond Code 3 Car Collection
No 135. Audi 200 Quattro The Living Daylights Neo (diecast 007)
No 136. AEC Regent RT Live and Let Die Solido (diecast 007)
No 137. Jaguar E Type Thunderball Atlas Editions (Moviecarfan)
Please add any that have been posted previously
Thank you! The E-Type was so simple I hope loads of people will give it a go - it looks so much better in a diorama than stuck on Atlas's boring plinth IMHO.
A list sounds like a good idea and can probably be updated as more vehicles are added:
Aston Martin DBS Quantum (enhanced damage plus figure, quarry scene) (MCF)
Alfa Romeo 159 Quantum (figures, tunnel scene) (MCF)
Merc 180 Goldfinger (figures, forest chase scene) (MCF)
Audi 200 Quattro The Living Daylights Neo (diecast 007)
AEC Regent RT Live and Let Die Solido (diecast 007)
Aston Martin Vantage (non-gadget, Bratislava) Living Daylights (MCF)
Jaguar E Type Thunderball Atlas Editions (MCF)
I'm sure SWJ amongst others can add a whole bunch to this list!
I've still got the LD Impala on the way that I've been threatening for ages (I keep getting distracted) but am also looking into another LD Aston Martin variant plus an OHMSS Ford Corsair and a box for Little Nellie.
Looks great, stunning car ! What's next on your code 3 project list. I think we should compile a list of jbcc code 3 editions as they are produced. So I am going to start the ball rolling with my two and your one.
The James Bond Code 3 Car Collection
No 135. Audi 200 Quattro The Living Daylights Neo (diecast 007)
No 136. AEC Regent RT Live and Let Die Solido (diecast 007)
No 137. Jaguar E Type Thunderball Atlas Editions (Moviecarfan)
Please add any that have been posted previously
Thank you! The E-Type was so simple I hope loads of people will give it a go - it looks so much better in a diorama than stuck on Atlas's boring plinth IMHO.
A list sounds like a good idea and can probably be updated as more vehicles are added:
Aston Martin DBS Quantum (enhanced damage plus figure, quarry scene) (MCF)
Alfa Romeo 159 Quantum (figures, tunnel scene) (MCF)
Merc 180 Goldfinger (figures, forest chase scene) (MCF)
Audi 200 Quattro The Living Daylights Neo (diecast 007)
AEC Regent RT Live and Let Die Solido (diecast 007)
Aston Martin Vantage (non-gadget, Bratislava) Living Daylights (MCF)
Jaguar E Type Thunderball Atlas Editions (MCF)
I'm sure SWJ amongst others can add a whole bunch to this list!
I've still got the LD Impala on the way that I've been threatening for ages (I keep getting distracted) but am also looking into another LD Aston Martin variant plus an OHMSS Ford Corsair and a box for Little Nellie.
Well I'm working on the following:
MB 220S Goldfinger - replacing with an Oddjob Grey 220S - and re-labelling the original as a 180 (I had to have a replacement model as the base on the original was cracked - so a little superglue will deal with that)
DB5 - CR - the left hand drive variant
Vauxhall Velox - DN - basically finished
Mini Moke - YOLT
AM V8 - TLD - I have the model but have yet to start on this one
DB5 - Skyfall - just need the matches to start this one......
From the Literary range:
I'm converting a bashed up Brumm 4 1/2 Litre Bentley into a grey crashed version from CR. Ive painted a base from an Issue 3 Lotus Esprit convertible to look like a field. I just need to give the Bentley another coat of grey paint and re-assemble it.
I've also got a Lancia Flaminia from Risico and ZIS from FRWL on the way.
I have boxed my Little Nellie - the backgound I used was taken from a very kind poster on this very forum - ages and ages ago. Can't remeber who it was or when - but it did a grand job.
Apologies for asking this as its def been asked before........... whats the font and size of the lettering across the front of each model? tvm
The font is Eurostyle Bold. Point size varies a bit - I found the best way of judging the finished caption is by printing out an existing caption such as 'MINI MOKE . LIVE AND LET DIE' to the same mm length as on the model's base, then any other caption you happen to print out with it will be the correct size.
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Certainly! I just need to take some more up-to-date photos. I should have them by tomorrow evening at the latest, likely much earlier.
Job done!
Brilliant!!! They look tremendous, all put together like that {[] Did you build it and install it yourself? - It must have been a bit hair-raising, fixing shelves to the wall above the stairs....
BTW I notice you've got 'Little Nellie' in a proper diorama case, can you post a bigger photo of it?
They look fantastic! Well done . -{
Nice work - how did you decide to put them in that order? I have done mine chronologically by film.
Yup built the units from planed timber from hardware store...and yeah it was a little interesting hanging them on the stair walls (!) Its an ideal position. Can be seen every day but equally not in the way.
Re Little Nellie.... I hesitate to admit it but i just stuck it in the old incorrect anglia box and turned the base around. The background dosent really go, but it will give the model some protection against dust etc. ;% .
Trying to get another Dodge ambulance box to do the same with the tank.
No they are not in order, I just worked out the wall space i had and then measured the boxes and built the best fit. The original unit on the left was built to house the 'original' number of models. I never thought id end up with three units. Introduceing the longer boxes made things more interesting. x5 standard boxes = x4 long just about.
Im dead chuffed that you like them!
I think you've hit on an interesting point; what ultimately acquires value is often not the stuff that everyone hangs on to, but whatever is scarce.
So, is it possible that the very last issue will end up being the most financially valuable model of all, regardless of its quality or desirability as a Bond car?
What I mean is, assuming sales dropped or levelled off towards the end of the series, (Dalko may be able to confirm this) that should logically mean the production run was reduced as well, and therefore fewer models of No. 134 were actually made.
In addition, there has never been an opportunity to obtain this car through back orders on the Eaglemoss website.
So, could this mean that the unloved and unassuming Moonraker Rolls may end up being the rarest and therefore most collectable JBCC model of all? :007)
Too late! Already done the E-Type!
I know it was a 'blink at you'll miss it' car but it was an E-Type! I couldn't resist it
The car is an Atlas Editions model (nice'n'cheap) the white ring tyres are from a JBCC Mustang, wheels and axles are off a JBCC MGB (I couldn't get the Mustang tyres to fit the original wheels), The base is from the MGB too with some 'grass verge' added.
All pretty simple really, the real car has those strange oval bumper bars around the front grille but I never liked those anyway, so didn't attempt them. It doesn't actually have the racing door mirrors as per the model either, but those I did like, so let them be!
IMHO it's impossible to predict. Whatever's collectable today might not be in ten years and vice-versa. Corgi used to hold reign over JB car collectables almost without competition for years but now I would say they've lost out almost completely to the JBCC.
I wouldn't be surprised to see models like these evolving further in years to come - maybe complete with microchips governing lights, sound effects, animated backgrounds etc, so our 2007-13 collection could in turn become overshadowed and thought of as old news.
If the Moonraker Rolls appears to be gaining value in the next 12 months and anybody has a spare copy, I'd say sell it quick while it's hot!
I would disagree. The one thing about Universal Hobbies vs. Ixo that has absolutely nothing to do with build quality or opinions of the respective models is that UH ALWAYS had a leak and Ixo didn't. Go onto eBay Hong Kong and you'll probably find a TON of those Rolls-Royces. These aren't QC rejects, either; KINGsMODEL gets in tons of them and they're factory overrun. With that said, we did see quite a few factory overrun Ixo 1973 Chevrolet Bel Air Louisiana State Police cars. I would say the Wales & Edwards Rangemaster will come the closest to being desirable (at least until Ixo reissues it) for the simple reasons that 1) it appealed to car-centrics and Bond-centrics and 2) there wasn't much in terms of leakage from the factory or factory overrun. Also, while it was a nice model, a number had build problems.
IF a cancelled Issue 134 Land Rover Discovery 4 ever shows up, that, however, would be truly rare (I have a pre-production Ist Trabant P601A Stoffhund Kuebelwagen where they wound up cancelling it in favor of a version with no markings, so it could at least theoretically happen). With the Chinese, you honestly never know if a few got produced as factory overrun. They would likely come without bases or figures of any kind if ever found.
Wow!!! Like I said The full collection takes up a complete wall. This is great but I'd be terrified of two things. 1.The whole collection falling down and being smashed to bits and 2.The whole collection falling down on my head every time I went up or down the stairs
This is how I've got mine on display along with all my other JB collection, it actually goes round to the right, but I cannot get far enough back. There's a LED lights on each shelve too. Got to add another cabinet for the Skyfall stuff.
Yes I like that. I did the yellow E-type from 1967s CR.
Lovely cars Jags - that's why I drive one!
So I picked up issue 134 as well at the petrol station (where I get them from).
But as sad as it maybe for an end to a great series - I had a laugh ...
... I told the attendant my car was in bay 2, she said "Oh, why is your number plate like that?" ... I said "My number plate? Ah, it's a Bond thing - it spells BLOFELD (my car reg is BL07ELD)" ... "Ah, right, I see, I thought it said BLOWJOB!" she said ...
Honestly, was the best part of my day ha
Adam Carter-Jones
Bondposters.com - FREE James Bond Poster Reference site
Fantastic! Another great display - looks like quite a bit of time and pocket money went into this one too! Are those genuine Aurora Bond and Oddjob figures in the foreground?
Firstly, thank you for the compliment.
The figures are Polar lights, I also have 2 Jupiter Connery figures, one is being converted to Craig.
The cabinets are Billy bookcases from Ikea, quite cheap and easy to build. In the process of moving house, so its all being packed away at the moment.
I'll be keeping an eye on the diecast wholesalers to see whether any JBCC models start being dumped on the reseller sector, as has happened before with models from partworks like the Taxi's of the World, LRB, the Opel Collection, etc.
An auction a few weeks back caught my eye - someone got hold of a batch of 38 x Issue 1's (either been keeping them after buying @ £3 each in 2007, or it's the first wave of model dumping) and sold them off at £10 each within 12 days, emphasing the SF connection:
http://offer.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewBidsLogin&rt=nc&item=400361665660
I wonder whether the Batman Automobilia will get the same kind of return down the line??
Great collection there, spencer50 {[] I presume that is the Fabbri DB5 as your centre-piece = glad to see the build went well.
Arymore, your's is also a fantastic display, well done to you and what a great use of that dead space in your stairwell.
I am going to try using the Crown Vic base for my tank as I have a spare one of those, but the Bondola base would probably have been a better choice in terms of base texture.
This brought back memories. Anyone else have this problem with the tyres going white after about 6 months? I know a lot of my early models went like this. All were still sealed on the bubble,boxed and kept in a normal room downstairs really high off the floor
I remember issue 1 was one of he worst for this,as I had about 7 and all had gone white.
After that I moved them upstairs where they are now. I've no idea if they have all gone like it as I haven't seen any in the last few years. They came in, they got boxed the end. Now I'm kinda of afraid to go look. It's a poor show if they have. Guess it's my own fault for not playing football in school 8-)
I have got my New Ray Kenworth tanker yesterday. I have been looking for one for years but always hoped that we will see at least the truck without trailer in the JBCC. Now I have finally bought one, and boy, that 1/43 Kenworth is much larger than I expected!
In terms of why it's happened, the first problem might be in the model being fully encased in a virtually air-tight container, the second could be due to storing the model long term in an area that might get very warm causing a very low level baking/drying effect. It would be interesting to hear from anyone else with this problem and how/where they have been storing their models.
Another problem that might, but I stress ONLY might, crop up in the future is the outer blister pack cellophane turning yellow (!) I have seen several older Atlas type cars in similar original blister packaging at toy fairs where that has happened.
However it looks like back orders from no 2 to 113 can be purchased from the Eaglemoss shop.
Very user friendly and indication of what is in stock or not.
Looks great, stunning car ! What's next on your code 3 project list. I think we should compile a list of jbcc code 3 editions as they are produced. So I am going to start the ball rolling with my two and your one.
The James Bond Code 3 Car Collection
No 135. Audi 200 Quattro The Living Daylights Neo (diecast 007)
No 136. AEC Regent RT Live and Let Die Solido (diecast 007)
No 137. Jaguar E Type Thunderball Atlas Editions (Moviecarfan)
Please add any that have been posted previously
Thank you! The E-Type was so simple I hope loads of people will give it a go - it looks so much better in a diorama than stuck on Atlas's boring plinth IMHO.
A list sounds like a good idea and can probably be updated as more vehicles are added:
Aston Martin DBS Quantum (enhanced damage plus figure, quarry scene) (MCF)
Alfa Romeo 159 Quantum (figures, tunnel scene) (MCF)
Merc 180 Goldfinger (figures, forest chase scene) (MCF)
Audi 200 Quattro The Living Daylights Neo (diecast 007)
AEC Regent RT Live and Let Die Solido (diecast 007)
Aston Martin Vantage (non-gadget, Bratislava) Living Daylights (MCF)
Jaguar E Type Thunderball Atlas Editions (MCF)
I'm sure SWJ amongst others can add a whole bunch to this list!
I've still got the LD Impala on the way that I've been threatening for ages (I keep getting distracted) but am also looking into another LD Aston Martin variant plus an OHMSS Ford Corsair and a box for Little Nellie.
Well I'm working on the following:
MB 220S Goldfinger - replacing with an Oddjob Grey 220S - and re-labelling the original as a 180 (I had to have a replacement model as the base on the original was cracked - so a little superglue will deal with that)
DB5 - CR - the left hand drive variant
Vauxhall Velox - DN - basically finished
Mini Moke - YOLT
AM V8 - TLD - I have the model but have yet to start on this one
DB5 - Skyfall - just need the matches to start this one......
From the Literary range:
I'm converting a bashed up Brumm 4 1/2 Litre Bentley into a grey crashed version from CR. Ive painted a base from an Issue 3 Lotus Esprit convertible to look like a field. I just need to give the Bentley another coat of grey paint and re-assemble it.
I've also got a Lancia Flaminia from Risico and ZIS from FRWL on the way.
I have boxed my Little Nellie - the backgound I used was taken from a very kind poster on this very forum - ages and ages ago. Can't remeber who it was or when - but it did a grand job.
The font is Eurostyle Bold. Point size varies a bit - I found the best way of judging the finished caption is by printing out an existing caption such as 'MINI MOKE . LIVE AND LET DIE' to the same mm length as on the model's base, then any other caption you happen to print out with it will be the correct size.