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May 24, 2019 19:12:47 GMT
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I while ago someone mentioned starting a thread on 1/76 scale models, so here it is. I got my interest in 1/76 from my Dad who was heavily into his trains. I'm not too bothered, don't get me wrong I like steam railways, not so into trains, but Ive always loved the layouts people build of the towns and countryside in miniature. Ive always kept an eye on the releases of 1/76 scale vehicles and Oxford Diecast have an amazing range. They recently released one that would have been bought by the pallet load by my dad if he was still here. So I bought one. Kind of fitting as this month was the 50th year of the Austin Maxi. Given its size, its one of the most well moddeled Maxi's available (There hasnt been Many) It arrived today and I'm really please with it, might have to get another couple to repaint. I think my camera lead is bust so I cheated. Ive got afew more to add once the cameras fixed. So what ya got?
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MiataMark
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May 25, 2019 11:08:27 GMT
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You beat me to posting a picture of the Maxi, mine arrived this week (hope they do 1:43 version)... See my thread for some 1/76 (Oxford die-cast) models, mainly Land/Range Rovers e.g;
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MiataMark
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bmcnut this is your fault Looked on the modelstore website at the Oxford diecast new releases, and there is another colour variant of the Maxi (still 1:76) so per-ordered that, no point just ordering one model though... I do like the Land Rover with the safari roof and the Aston looks much better in a darker colour. Better photos when I've rearranged my diorama' to suit 1/76.
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1990 Mazda MX-52012 BMW 118i (170bhp) - white appliance 2011 Land Rover Freelander 2 TD4 2003 Land Rover Discovery II TD52007 Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon JTDm
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I like the look of that landrover, might have to get one along with one of the austin 7's. When I ordered the maxi I didnt think the payment had gone through, so i tried again. I now have 2 little Austin Maxis, i think one may be due a repaint, I'm sure it will be quite a test of my detailing skills lol. The beauty of these is they are good enough to make a nice collection, but small enough to not take up much room.
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MiataMark
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I like the look of that landrover, might have to get one along with one of the austin 7's. When I ordered the maxi I didnt think the payment had gone through, so i tried again. I now have 2 little Austin Maxis, i think one may be due a repaint, I'm sure it will be quite a test of my detailing skills lol. The beauty of these is they are good enough to make a nice collection, but small enough to not take up much room. Can you still get BL Harvest Gold paint? I've got the Damask Red one on pre-order.
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Last Edit: Jun 2, 2019 13:31:23 GMT by MiataMark
1990 Mazda MX-52012 BMW 118i (170bhp) - white appliance 2011 Land Rover Freelander 2 TD4 2003 Land Rover Discovery II TD52007 Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon JTDm
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id need sandglow or nautilus blue, I'm sure i have them both on the shelf already. I think sandglow is still available in halfords, harvest gold isnt, unless you get it mixed.
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MiataMark
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My dad had a Harvest Gold one (probably MK1) and then a dark brown one (probably a MKII, T reg I think) don't know the correct colour name apart from describing it as turd brown. Triumph used the same colour.
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That'll be russet brown, a proper brown brown.
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I knew I shouldn't have looked at this thread. I have a few 1/76 models. A couple of odd balls & the rest are models of the same type as cars I used to own. I couldn't resist having a look at the Oxford website & there are more than a few models I will be getting. Some because I like the car but will never get one to the others that remind me of family owned cars from years ago.
Its nice to see Oxford producing some models I never thought I would find.
Photos to follow.
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Last Edit: Feb 9, 2021 19:15:35 GMT by Laters
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MiataMark
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Jun 14, 2019 10:02:33 GMT
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Jun 14, 2019 18:00:56 GMT
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I can only assume youve already ordered one? My Uncle Has a harvest gold maxi. Its safe to say christmas is sorted.
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Jun 14, 2019 19:22:10 GMT
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Some more of my 1/76. I had a couple of Morris Minors left over from my dads collection (more of that when I dig them out), but when the BMC transporter was released I had to buy it, and fill it up Theres an Austin Cambridge, 1300GT, Austin A40, Morris Minor lowlight, Morris Oxford, Mini and A35. I also have an EFE car transporter that ive had for years and plan to fill with BL cars now ive got the Maxi. Also have some BMC vans and stuff, because BMCNUT
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Jun 14, 2019 19:39:06 GMT
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MiataMark
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Jun 14, 2019 20:59:45 GMT
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These are some pictures of an etched brass skeleton container transport trailer kit I designed for my model range. "Your model range" tell us more...
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MiataMark
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Jun 14, 2019 21:00:52 GMT
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I can only assume youve already ordered one? My Uncle Has a harvest gold maxi. Its safe to say christmas is sorted. Of course (and another Land Rover, Discovery 4, to add to the Land Rover collection).
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Jun 14, 2019 21:40:44 GMT
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These are some pictures of an etched brass skeleton container transport trailer kit I designed for my model range. "Your model range" tell us more... Here you Go a Link to my website
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MiataMark
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Jun 14, 2019 21:44:50 GMT
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"Your model range" tell us more... Here you Go a Link to my websiteInteresting, how about making some 7mm (1:43) scenic accessories for car related dioramas?
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Jun 15, 2019 20:23:30 GMT
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If there was the demand for it I would but in 10 years you are the first and it would not bw cheap to do.
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Jun 17, 2019 15:43:19 GMT
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MiataMark
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Jun 17, 2019 17:02:00 GMT
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Found most of those and bought some brick walls from scalemodelscenery, considering the garage showroom from Kingsway and/or purplebob. I was thinking more about things like tool boxes, tools etc. There are some things available but not much and expensive.
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1990 Mazda MX-52012 BMW 118i (170bhp) - white appliance 2011 Land Rover Freelander 2 TD4 2003 Land Rover Discovery II TD52007 Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon JTDm
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