MrWolf Posted September 12, 2023 Share Posted September 12, 2023 20 minutes ago, R. Knowles said: The state of this! https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/275937209710?hash=item403f23ad6e:g:6goAAOSwCHBkpoeN&amdata=enc%3AAQAIAAAAwNPyFXOyBwwdrlv2C04OoOX3D2UeGbV2zTyhQnda7BgWAI8acm7SMxhlOIvJYjEeVljfw5VJIr05GqPLLCp8QI%2BNRTjs%2Bsd9EWFa6l3jNY%2BoBtf2VdbpqcY%2BxZgrTBHKu4ffGqoftmjXCfxGIyaznEc9zt883pB89na9mn6hF0igWnJp0X9KYAoTkt%2FchTmjREEktBnxzrD6%2F7QlVRuxwnFRnuoaGgfx%2BjEGgtgyMWi6twpReuZwePJZfn4tfj2rdw%3D%3D|tkp%3ABk9SR7yJ3abRYg The old "I don't know much about model trains" (But I have hundreds of vintage toys for sale.) ploy. I've come across this one via vintage Dinky and Corgi toys. Lots of pricey junk, some good items at average prices. 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted September 12, 2023 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 12, 2023 2 hours ago, Enterprisingwestern said: Seems to have been bitten by the same spider wot got @newbryford Mike. I would not normally do any false liveries, except that I do have one that is well progressed. Should upset a few purists..... 1 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PieGuyRob Posted September 12, 2023 Share Posted September 12, 2023 On 09/09/2023 at 22:11, Michael Hodgson said: What is? The profit ? Brian? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkstar Posted September 12, 2023 Share Posted September 12, 2023 1 hour ago, R. Knowles said: The state of this! https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/275937209710?hash=item403f23ad6e:g:6goAAOSwCHBkpoeN&amdata=enc%3AAQAIAAAAwNPyFXOyBwwdrlv2C04OoOX3D2UeGbV2zTyhQnda7BgWAI8acm7SMxhlOIvJYjEeVljfw5VJIr05GqPLLCp8QI%2BNRTjs%2Bsd9EWFa6l3jNY%2BoBtf2VdbpqcY%2BxZgrTBHKu4ffGqoftmjXCfxGIyaznEc9zt883pB89na9mn6hF0igWnJp0X9KYAoTkt%2FchTmjREEktBnxzrD6%2F7QlVRuxwnFRnuoaGgfx%2BjEGgtgyMWi6twpReuZwePJZfn4tfj2rdw%3D%3D|tkp%3ABk9SR7yJ3abRYg I think you are being a little unfair, apparently it just would benefit from a service and a little bit of lubrication. Wonder if my ex use to own it🤔 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PieGuyRob Posted September 12, 2023 Share Posted September 12, 2023 On 11/09/2023 at 11:02, kevinlms said: But be fair, the loco and box do match! I wonder if the loco was painted that awful colour, just to match a box that was on hand? Copying Accurascale? 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul H Vigor Posted September 12, 2023 Share Posted September 12, 2023 1 minute ago, darkstar said: I think you are being a little unfair, apparently it just would benefit from a service and a little bit of lubrication. Wonder if my ex use to own it🤔 It's never a good thing when one's bits squeak in service! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Hroth Posted September 12, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 12, 2023 10 minutes ago, Paul H Vigor said: It's never a good thing when one's bits squeak in service! But comforting on a cold day.... 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul H Vigor Posted September 12, 2023 Share Posted September 12, 2023 1 minute ago, Hroth said: But comforting on a cold day.... Confirms they are still there?? 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul H Vigor Posted September 12, 2023 Share Posted September 12, 2023 45 minutes ago, PieGuyRob said: Brian? 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkstar Posted September 12, 2023 Share Posted September 12, 2023 (edited) 43 minutes ago, Paul H Vigor said: Confirms they are still there?? Does tend to lead chafing though if not kept sufficiently moist. Will require deploying specialist flange lubricators. Edited September 12, 2023 by darkstar 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium rab Posted September 12, 2023 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 12, 2023 There's box madness, then there's this: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/276043382117 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Hroth Posted September 13, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 13, 2023 9 hours ago, rab said: There's box madness, then there's this: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/276043382117 Kato? Wasn't he a sidekick to a kung-fu vigilante? 1 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium kevinlms Posted September 13, 2023 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 13, 2023 12 hours ago, rab said: There's box madness, then there's this: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/276043382117 At least there are plenty of photos - of the air inside the box! 1 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Johnster Posted September 13, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 13, 2023 Sidekick to Inspector Clueseau, surely. 6 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWolf Posted September 13, 2023 Share Posted September 13, 2023 1 hour ago, The Johnster said: Sidekick to Inspector Clueseau, surely. AKA Burt Kwouk. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium John M Upton Posted September 13, 2023 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 13, 2023 16 hours ago, R. Knowles said: The state of this! https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/275937209710?hash=item403f23ad6e:g:6goAAOSwCHBkpoeN&amdata=enc%3AAQAIAAAAwNPyFXOyBwwdrlv2C04OoOX3D2UeGbV2zTyhQnda7BgWAI8acm7SMxhlOIvJYjEeVljfw5VJIr05GqPLLCp8QI%2BNRTjs%2Bsd9EWFa6l3jNY%2BoBtf2VdbpqcY%2BxZgrTBHKu4ffGqoftmjXCfxGIyaznEc9zt883pB89na9mn6hF0igWnJp0X9KYAoTkt%2FchTmjREEktBnxzrD6%2F7QlVRuxwnFRnuoaGgfx%2BjEGgtgyMWi6twpReuZwePJZfn4tfj2rdw%3D%3D|tkp%3ABk9SR7yJ3abRYg Apart from the fact the description begins with "You are buying.." which is an automatic turn off for a starter, it's a stripped and wrecked Heljan tubby duff body on a Lima chassis that has fallen inside. Scrap, worth maybe ten to fifteen quid on a good day for parts. 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWolf Posted September 13, 2023 Share Posted September 13, 2023 36 minutes ago, John M Upton said: Apart from the fact the description begins with "You are buying.." which is an automatic turn off for a starter, it's a stripped and wrecked Heljan tubby duff body on a Lima chassis that has fallen inside. Scrap, worth maybe ten to fifteen quid on a good day for parts. I'd assume that the original chassis had decided to grenade itself and the detail parts were salvaged before the (probably distorted) body was flogged off and someone thought: "What's a cheap old chassis I can shove under it?" 4 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 5944 Posted September 13, 2023 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 13, 2023 I know it's not eBay, but it is another auction site. This is quite an interesting concoction! https://www.catawiki.com/en/l/74227041-zelfbouw-n-electric-locomotive-series-1500-ns 2 2 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 5944 Posted September 13, 2023 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 13, 2023 20 hours ago, rab said: There's box madness, then there's this: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/276043382117 I see your complete plastic case and raise you this... https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/144397776630?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=g4LuWR03S1q&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=dltlllrnrym&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY 1 3 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium SteveyDee68 Posted September 13, 2023 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 13, 2023 Okay, this isn’t the usual eBay madness fodder for this thread, but I thought it worth sharing as I was searching for “Lidl hobby display cabinet” (to display model locos, of course!) Imagine my delight/horror/amusement when this came to light… I mean, the price isn’t too bad for a combination 2 x wardrobe/display case/wall unit (£212.10 or best offer) but the postage is a bit steep! 🤣 HOURS OF FUN! 3 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWolf Posted September 13, 2023 Share Posted September 13, 2023 You might be surprised to hear that furniture like that is virtually worthless. Fetching it back from Germany, the postage is about right! 1 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul H Vigor Posted September 13, 2023 Share Posted September 13, 2023 20 hours ago, rab said: There's box madness, then there's this: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/276043382117 Cracked me up!! 😆 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul H Vigor Posted September 13, 2023 Share Posted September 13, 2023 1 hour ago, 5944 said: I know it's not eBay, but it is another auction site. This is quite an interesting concoction! https://www.catawiki.com/en/l/74227041-zelfbouw-n-electric-locomotive-series-1500-ns Baanwinkel, eh? 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sjcm Posted September 14, 2023 Share Posted September 14, 2023 15 hours ago, 5944 said: I see your complete plastic case and raise you this... https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/144397776630?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=g4LuWR03S1q&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=dltlllrnrym&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY Reminds me of when I was sorting out my dad's kit built loco's in odd boxes and first becoming aware of box madness. stuck on a Rivarossi plastic case with a crack in the front for 99p = 15+ pounds. Wrenn box = 30+pounds😲 and that was back in the early 00's 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWolf Posted September 14, 2023 Share Posted September 14, 2023 Let them get on with it I say. I did the same thing with a couple of Tri-ang boxes and made £30 which almost paid for a locomotive I wanted. 4 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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