I'm probably being ultra dim here but I kind of assumed this was a mass produced Skyfall retail souvenir. (I know very little about trains) If not, and it's a one-off home-made creation, it's a cracking model.
Your not alone, MCF. It fooled me too. I assumed it was bought looking like that. If it is a custom job then its a damn good one. I too would love to see the Code 3 scope widen to include other vehicles. After all, there are no rules here but the ones we make. Bring it on, I say.
Hi to all,
I worked on a few models… and I still have others to finish.
But I wanted to share with you.
I made an update of the DAD Mercedes (is wasn’t exactly the same models, now, it’s closer).
I made some change buy adding barrel and some painting.
I made a black Ferrari (it was red originally). The box for the GT40 fit perfectly to me.
I notice on 2 differents shoot from the movie that the space between the GT40 & Ferrari is changing !! We can park 1 car between the car on the first scene but not on the second…?
I made a non-gadget Jaguar with a specific background.
And another code 4 for MIAMI VICE with a model I just found on eBay.
I hope you will like theses ones. What about the list, is it going well Diecast007 . You can add theses ones…
Cheers.
Hands Up I must confess the list is aside as my business has had a very busy spell. I have just returned this evening from a business trip south . Please bare with me and I will get back on it asap.
Hi to all,
I worked on a few models… and I still have others to finish.
But I wanted to share with you.
I made an update of the DAD Mercedes (is wasn’t exactly the same models, now, it’s closer).
I made some change buy adding barrel and some painting.
Wonderful work Denis, well done once again. I love the Jag scene with Zao running towards the car. The scale is spot on and you have recreated the scene perfectly. Again, the Miami Vice scene with the inclusion of the phone box is so cool and really adds dimension to the scene. Its so good to see something from a non Bond movie being presented in a similar way to the JJCC. It really does feel as if the Code 4s can sit comfortably in this forum along side the Code 3 creations. Good job Denis. Keep inspiring us with your work.
Hy,
Thank you Tony for your comments.
Now I want to give you some work (if you are agree of course ! ) ? )
You made a amazing work on the magazine : do you feel ready to make the mag for the Code 4 ?
You can start to play with Miami vice, Mentalist (p256), Bullit (non-completly finished).
I think Code 4 should be international, so I will keep my 'typical' french movie cars for an other 'local' code 5…
By the way , which software are you using to do the mag ?
Wich type of letter? Whick size ?
I want to try my own mag. for other veh.
Few other are coming and I have some new ideas. I just need some time to play..
Cheers
Hi to all,
I worked on a few models for DAD.
I am quite happy with the result, even it is not exactly what I expected.
So, the first one is: Ferrari F355 Yellow from DAD, in a special box (the same size as Goldfinger - Dodge)
Where you can put the Diablo from the number 39.
Then the following mag. (which should be around 2.. hundred something) is the Porsche Turbo, in a special box !! This is the only box I found to make what I wanted (I will continue to look for other boxes not too expensive …)
So on this one, I can put now Ford GT40 from number 52 and the black Ferrari release few weeks ago.
And as a special gift for all the ‘special’ subscriber (that is you guys!), an empty special box.
You can put the black Mercedes (an ‘old’ code3), then the yellow Ferrari (just new release!) and the Diablo.
And in the middle, the Jaguar without gadget on the GT40 stand and…
I have all the scene!!!
Maybe, one day, I‘ll find one big box ! And I will redo it, but it seems OK for me today.
Very nice work, DD - I like the idea of putting cases together like that to form a single display and it's a great line-up of cars! Aurora used to make model kits where two individual bases could be linked together to make a larger display and I reckon the principle would work well with JBCC vehicles too, especially portraying chase scenes.
The two supercars in the paddy field was probably the last silly Bond humour scene in the Bond movie series (they would have been smashed to bits or disappeared in the mud) and it's nice to see it immortalised like that {[]
Looks like what remains of the old stocks of the JBCC are now starting to find their way into the resellers market - here's a page of them that appeared this week on the website of John Ayrey Ltd, a diecast wholesaler (sells only to traders) - they are a major UK distributor of ex-partwork models: http://www.ayrey.co.uk/reframe.asp?items.asp?id=775
I still need to get the last two models on that list, although I should get the TLD VAZ this weekend and then the TB Lincoln stretched limo in a fortnight's time
Edit: just note that the price quoted (£19.99) on the webpage is not what the dealers will pay for these, it is what they could potentially sell them for - Ayrey will probably charge dealers about £3 each for these.
The TBird looks tempting - but I think I'll be restricting myself to cherry-picking the range (again) I certainly can't afford a whole stack of these at £15 each!
Looks like what remains of the old stocks of the JBCC are now starting to find their way into the resellers market - here's a page of them that appeared this week on the website of John Ayrey Ltd, a diecast wholesaler (sells only to traders) - they are a major UK distributor of ex-partwork models:
Very interesting. If they liquidate everything, that means the prices on the Ixo models (especially) that are so high now will soon take a nosedive once the retailers get them. Look at La Route Bleue's secondary market when I believe the same company bought up the excess stock.
It would appear that the Atlas Editions Dinky Toys are now available in the UK:
I wish they would do some of the toolroom prototypes that were cut due to budgetary reasons (the 1938 Lincoln Zephyr four-door model for something physically new) instead of just remaking stuff. If they do insist on using existing moulds, why not do planned-but-never-released liveries (the Trojan van with "Dinky Toys" livery comes immediately to mind)?
Ayreys will be charging rather more than 3 pounds for these include postage. They seem to be ex German and Italian partworks and range available is limited and available at most toyfair cheap
Picking andchoosing atlas partworks is expensive they don't sell individual models at all so you have to buy on Web and usually charge a premium. They also seldom appear dumped at toy fairs.
Picking andchoosing atlas partworks is expensive they don't sell individual models at all so you have to buy on Web and usually charge a premium. They also seldom appear dumped at toy fairs.
Thanks for the heads up on that, it's kind of made my mind up to not bother with the Dinky series. Looking at the Atlas website I did notice that 'back issues' didn't seem to be available on previous series like the sports car range.
I'm currently looking at classic American 50's & 60's models (Road Signature, Vitesse etc) and James Bond Minichamps models missing from my collection, so there's plenty of other trinkets to spend my money on.
Thanks for the heads-up on that new partwork, MCF.
1/43 is a bit of an odd scale for military models, and some of the scheduled models have appeared in slightly different form in the recent Atlas Editions WW2 partwork (e.g. M16 half-track, Sd.Kfz.251/1 half-track & Humber armoured car) so I suspect this one might be a case of "Ixo has the moulds, what can we do with them?"
On the JBCC front, I am now up to Issue 119 (TB Continental Limo) and no sign of supply problems or anything that might interrupt the smooth sail between now and Issue 134 around end-April next year (hopefully!). I'm looking forward to getting the FYEO Mercedes 450 SEL in a fortnight's time as that was #2 on my Wanted List back in the days before the final extensions {[]
Thanks for the heads-up on that new partwork, MCF.
1/43 is a bit of an odd scale for military models, and some of the scheduled models have appeared in slightly different form in the recent Atlas Editions WW2 partwork (e.g. M16 half-track, Sd.Kfz.251/1 half-track & Humber armoured car) so I suspect this one might be a case of "Ixo has the moulds, what can we do with them?"
On the JBCC front, I am now up to Issue 119 (TB Continental Limo) and no sign of supply problems or anything that might interrupt the smooth sail between now and Issue 134 around end-April next year (hopefully!). I'm looking forward to getting the FYEO Mercedes 450 SEL in a fortnight's time as that was #2 on my Wanted List back in the days before the final extensions {[]
FACT, as someone who is getting the military models and who also has the older ones, let me just say the paint schemes are a million times better (having a military base on my layout necessitates as many 1/43 military models as possible). We also do get a few genuinely new models, such as the terrifically-done Sd. Kfz. 250/9 and the 8x8 Wehrmacht mobile howitzer.
On the JBCC front, I am now up to Issue 119 (TB Continental Limo) and no sign of supply problems or anything that might interrupt the smooth sail between now and Issue 134 around end-April next year (hopefully!). I'm looking forward to getting the FYEO Mercedes 450 SEL in a fortnight's time as that was #2 on my Wanted List back in the days before the final extensions {[]
The FYEO Merc is worth the wait - it could have done with a slightly miffed looking Locque figure inside it, but the frontal damage and being perched on a wall like that is a great touch.
Great photos D110 - thanks! I guess the upshot is that the canopy on the Atlas model sits a tad too high.
It does, which is a shame. The original mould actually featured no canvas top at all and was more accurate. Of any of the vehicles in the series, this was the only one I thought was a regression rather than an improvement on the old Atlas series.
I suggest you also try this partwork building forum, it was very active during the DB5 run and there is a dedicated section for this model which is still generating posts: http://www.partworkmodels.co.uk/phpBB3/viewforum.php?f=16
I suggest you also try this partwork building forum, it was very active during the DB5 run and there is a dedicated section for this model which is still generating posts: http://www.partworkmodels.co.uk/phpBB3/viewforum.php?f=16
Don't feel bad. It's horrifically out of scale (including with itself!) and has literally no interior. It's one of the worst resin models I've ever seen as far as staying true to the original.
Just came across this on eBay - apparently made by IXO, possibly a new version of the JB Savoy taxi (?)
From the French partwork Taxis du Monde II (Taxis of the World II). Good model of an Atlanta Taxi and yes it uses the same mold. By the way, they'll also be releasing an Austin FX3 Taxi and a 1920's Citroen. They already did a Renault KZ11 from the 1930's that I highly recommend. Their DeSoto Custom S-11 is well-done despite I believe being a replica of an NYC taxi (I believe it appeared in one of the three Godfather films). Check out the images here. If there's no photo available of a model, I can get you one...
As you can see, the FX3 is rather bizarrely not a London taxi and has a four-door body. I was able to find FX3's from Belfast and Glasgow with this body arrangement, but absolutely none in London. I wonder why they picked a Belfast or Glasgow taxi to model?
By the way, are you gonna eat that?
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Don't feel bad. It's horrifically out of scale (including with itself!) and has literally no interior. It's one of the worst resin models I've ever seen as far as staying true to the original.
Just came across this on eBay - apparently made by IXO, possibly a new version of the JB Savoy taxi (?)
From the French partwork Taxis du Monde II (Taxis of the World II). Good model of an Atlanta Taxi and yes it uses the same mold. By the way, they'll also be releasing an Austin FX3 Taxi and a 1920's Citroen. They already did a Renault KZ11 from the 1930's that I highly recommend. Their DeSoto Custom S-11 is well-done despite I believe being a replica of an NYC taxi (I believe it appeared in one of the three Godfather films). Check out the images here. If there's no photo available of a model, I can get you one...
As you can see, the FX3 is rather bizarrely not a London taxi and has a four-door body. I was able to find FX3's from Belfast and Glasgow with this body arrangement, but absolutely none in London. I wonder why they picked a Belfast or Glasgow taxi to model?
Cheaper cab fares maybe?
I was interestrd to read about the Resin Christine car. I may have to consder a RR model along those lines for FAB1. Is resin more complicated than diecast metal? I know its a heavier material in sci fi modeling.
This is Thunderbird 2, how can I be of assistance?
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Your not alone, MCF. It fooled me too. I assumed it was bought looking like that. If it is a custom job then its a damn good one. I too would love to see the Code 3 scope widen to include other vehicles. After all, there are no rules here but the ones we make. Bring it on, I say.
I worked on a few models… and I still have others to finish.
But I wanted to share with you.
I made an update of the DAD Mercedes (is wasn’t exactly the same models, now, it’s closer).
I made some change buy adding barrel and some painting.
I made a black Ferrari (it was red originally). The box for the GT40 fit perfectly to me.
I notice on 2 differents shoot from the movie that the space between the GT40 & Ferrari is changing !! We can park 1 car between the car on the first scene but not on the second…?
I made a non-gadget Jaguar with a specific background.
And another code 4 for MIAMI VICE with a model I just found on eBay.
I hope you will like theses ones. What about the list, is it going well Diecast007
Cheers.
Wonderful work Denis, well done once again. I love the Jag scene with Zao running towards the car. The scale is spot on and you have recreated the scene perfectly. Again, the Miami Vice scene with the inclusion of the phone box is so cool and really adds dimension to the scene. Its so good to see something from a non Bond movie being presented in a similar way to the JJCC. It really does feel as if the Code 4s can sit comfortably in this forum along side the Code 3 creations. Good job Denis. Keep inspiring us with your work.
Thank you Tony for your comments.
Now I want to give you some work (if you are agree of course ! ) ?
You made a amazing work on the magazine : do you feel ready to make the mag for the Code 4 ?
You can start to play with Miami vice, Mentalist (p256), Bullit (non-completly finished).
I think Code 4 should be international, so I will keep my 'typical' french movie cars for an other 'local' code 5…
By the way , which software are you using to do the mag ?
Wich type of letter? Whick size ?
I want to try my own mag. for other veh.
Few other are coming and I have some new ideas. I just need some time to play..
Cheers
I worked on a few models for DAD.
I am quite happy with the result, even it is not exactly what I expected.
So, the first one is: Ferrari F355 Yellow from DAD, in a special box (the same size as Goldfinger - Dodge)
Where you can put the Diablo from the number 39.
So on this one, I can put now Ford GT40 from number 52 and the black Ferrari release few weeks ago.
You can put the black Mercedes (an ‘old’ code3), then the yellow Ferrari (just new release!) and the Diablo.
And in the middle, the Jaguar without gadget on the GT40 stand and…
I have all the scene!!!
Maybe, one day, I‘ll find one big box ! And I will redo it, but it seems OK for me today.
Other global view :
Hope you like that… and that I will have some magazine !
Bye !
The two supercars in the paddy field was probably the last silly Bond humour scene in the Bond movie series (they would have been smashed to bits or disappeared in the mud) and it's nice to see it immortalised like that {[]
http://www.ayrey.co.uk/reframe.asp?items.asp?id=775
I still need to get the last two models on that list, although I should get the TLD VAZ this weekend and then the TB Lincoln stretched limo in a fortnight's time
Edit: just note that the price quoted (£19.99) on the webpage is not what the dealers will pay for these, it is what they could potentially sell them for - Ayrey will probably charge dealers about £3 each for these.
http://www.atlaseditions.co.uk/collection/dinky-toys/dinkytoysmorrismini-traveller.html?key=29206&promocode=11E_display_EB&utm_source=EB&utm_medium=banners&utm_campaign=11E_DTO
The TBird looks tempting - but I think I'll be restricting myself to cherry-picking the range (again) I certainly can't afford a whole stack of these at £15 each!
Very interesting. If they liquidate everything, that means the prices on the Ixo models (especially) that are so high now will soon take a nosedive once the retailers get them. Look at La Route Bleue's secondary market when I believe the same company bought up the excess stock.
I wish they would do some of the toolroom prototypes that were cut due to budgetary reasons (the 1938 Lincoln Zephyr four-door model for something physically new) instead of just remaking stuff. If they do insist on using existing moulds, why not do planned-but-never-released liveries (the Trojan van with "Dinky Toys" livery comes immediately to mind)?
Picking andchoosing atlas partworks is expensive they don't sell individual models at all so you have to buy on Web and usually charge a premium. They also seldom appear dumped at toy fairs.
Thanks for the heads up on that, it's kind of made my mind up to not bother with the Dinky series. Looking at the Atlas website I did notice that 'back issues' didn't seem to be available on previous series like the sports car range.
I'm currently looking at classic American 50's & 60's models (Road Signature, Vitesse etc) and James Bond Minichamps models missing from my collection, so there's plenty of other trinkets to spend my money on.
http://www.military-vehicles-collection.com
1/43 is a bit of an odd scale for military models, and some of the scheduled models have appeared in slightly different form in the recent Atlas Editions WW2 partwork (e.g. M16 half-track, Sd.Kfz.251/1 half-track & Humber armoured car) so I suspect this one might be a case of "Ixo has the moulds, what can we do with them?"
On the JBCC front, I am now up to Issue 119 (TB Continental Limo) and no sign of supply problems or anything that might interrupt the smooth sail between now and Issue 134 around end-April next year (hopefully!). I'm looking forward to getting the FYEO Mercedes 450 SEL in a fortnight's time as that was #2 on my Wanted List back in the days before the final extensions {[]
FACT, as someone who is getting the military models and who also has the older ones, let me just say the paint schemes are a million times better (having a military base on my layout necessitates as many 1/43 military models as possible). We also do get a few genuinely new models, such as the terrifically-done Sd. Kfz. 250/9 and the 8x8 Wehrmacht mobile howitzer.
Wouldn't the machine gun operator need to be about 13 feet tall to man that gun??
The FYEO Merc is worth the wait - it could have done with a slightly miffed looking Locque figure inside it, but the frontal damage and being perched on a wall like that is a great touch.
Maybe, but it was also a problem in real life with the Dodge WC-63...check out this vehicle...
http://www.milweb.net/webverts/48142/b.jpg
This one, too...
http://i68.servimg.com/u/f68/12/78/13/74/imgp0510.jpg
The guy was supposed to stand up in the seat and use the M2 as an anti-aircraft gun. It looked a lot better on paper than in real life.
It does, which is a shame. The original mould actually featured no canvas top at all and was more accurate. Of any of the vehicles in the series, this was the only one I thought was a regression rather than an improvement on the old Atlas series.
Any help appreciated, ta
http://www.ajb007.co.uk/topic/34859/ge-fabbri-18-scale-am-db5-kit/page/37/
I suggest you also try this partwork building forum, it was very active during the DB5 run and there is a dedicated section for this model which is still generating posts:
http://www.partworkmodels.co.uk/phpBB3/viewforum.php?f=16
Regards,
Brian
And on the same theme, a 1.43 'Christine' :
Resin rather than die-cast and WELL over the UK's paltry £15 import allowance from the States, unfortunately.
Don't feel bad. It's horrifically out of scale (including with itself!) and has literally no interior. It's one of the worst resin models I've ever seen as far as staying true to the original.
From the French partwork Taxis du Monde II (Taxis of the World II). Good model of an Atlanta Taxi and yes it uses the same mold. By the way, they'll also be releasing an Austin FX3 Taxi and a 1920's Citroen. They already did a Renault KZ11 from the 1930's that I highly recommend. Their DeSoto Custom S-11 is well-done despite I believe being a replica of an NYC taxi (I believe it appeared in one of the three Godfather films). Check out the images here. If there's no photo available of a model, I can get you one...
http://www.altaya.fr/coleccionable/taxis-du-monde.html
As you can see, the FX3 is rather bizarrely not a London taxi and has a four-door body. I was able to find FX3's from Belfast and Glasgow with this body arrangement, but absolutely none in London. I wonder why they picked a Belfast or Glasgow taxi to model?
Cheaper cab fares maybe?
I was interestrd to read about the Resin Christine car. I may have to consder a RR model along those lines for FAB1. Is resin more complicated than diecast metal? I know its a heavier material in sci fi modeling.
Yes, because it's harder to get things to adhere properly, but...
1) It's cheaper and...
2) You can put more detailing on.