Wanted: Knackered Airfix/Diecast Vehicles

[Corbs]

Hello,

 

I want to embark on a bit of an unusual project that will require lots of donor vehicles, so I'm looking out for some cheap/free Airfix/Diecast/Similar models.

 

Ideally they'd be playworn, have pieces missing, part-assembled etc.

 

Perfect donors for a scrapyard scene or some such.

They would need to be in 1/76 or 1/72 scale

Wishlist:

Commercial vehicles

Tankers

Vans

Cars

C-47/Dakota plane

 

Ideally they'd all be pre-1980 era.

 

Thanks!

Corwin

[ianmacc]

The Hornby (ex-minix) Triumph 2000 and Sunbeam Alpine models are available for pennies on eBay as folk cannot give them away these days. Probably cost more for postage than the cars themselves! 

 

Should be able to pick lots up easily. 

 

Surprisingly expensive for job lots of apparently knackered diecasts on eBay which I guess is due to the pastime of restoring them.

 

sounds like a fun pastime going to antique centres and swap meets and perusing the 50p boxes. I’ve done similar projects in the past.

Edited May 16, 2019 by ianmacc
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[Corbs]

Thanks mate. Yes I agree there seems to be a resurgence in bringing them back to their former glory. Will have a look for the two you mentioned

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Charity shops sometimes have sizeable amounts of them 

[ianmacc]

22 hours ago, Corbs said:

Thanks mate. Yes I agree there seems to be a resurgence in bringing them back to their former glory. Will have a look for the two you mentioned

 

Here’s a listing at just a couple of pounds for three but the postage is more than the cars are worth!

Edited May 17, 2019 by ianmacc
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