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Model specific boards => Golf mk5 => Topic started by: stealthwolf on 30 August 2008, 11:55

Title: Silly purchase?
Post by: stealthwolf on 30 August 2008, 11:55

clicky (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Scale-Volkswagen-Black-Diecast-Model/dp/B001DURN74/ref=sr_1_19?ie=UTF8&s=toys&qid=1220093631&sr=8-19)

Despite the fact that it's stock and 3dr, whaddya reckon?

Title: Re: Silly purchase?
Post by: Pirelli_P on 30 August 2008, 12:09

Nah thats decent!

Title: Re: Silly purchase?
Post by: 182_blue on 30 August 2008, 14:23

well, depends, but what will you do with it, might seem an ok idea now but when you get it I reckon you will think you just blew 30 quid

Title: Re: Silly purchase?
Post by: Top Cat on 30 August 2008, 14:35

Re: silly purchase ?  Correct

Title: Re: Silly purchase?
Post by: SteveP on 30 August 2008, 16:12

Quote from: Top Cat on 30 August 2008, 14:35

Re: silly purchase ?  Correct

x2.

But it could be worse, a guy I work with, who drives a Smart Roadster, has about 10 models Smart cars on his desk.  :rolleyes:

Title: Re: Silly purchase?
Post by: dan_apps on 30 August 2008, 20:22

Quote from: Top Cat on 30 August 2008, 14:35

Re: silly purchase ?  Correct

agree, get urself Gulfs seat inserts and have some change to buy and icecream or save your pennies and get sum CF on the front of ur motor! (CF badges group buy!^^)  :cool:

Title: Re: Silly purchase?
Post by: Saint Steve on 30 August 2008, 20:27

if i could find a 1:18 scale red ed30, id buy it no question!. problem is no , i cant find a seller in english!!!!  :sad:

Title: Re: Silly purchase?
Post by: Hurdy on 30 August 2008, 20:44

Best one I've seen, but still not an ED30 :cry:

http://www.model-car-world.co.uk/Product.aspx?product=nv188445bk

Title: Re: Silly purchase?
Post by: stealthwolf on 30 August 2008, 20:54

Quote from: cookiemonster on 30 August 2008, 20:22

Quote from: Top Cat on 30 August 2008, 14:35

Re: silly purchase ?  Correct

agree, get urself Gulfs seat inserts and have some change to buy and icecream or save your pennies and get sum CF on the front of ur motor! (CF badges group buy!^^)  :cool:

Already have the inserts, ad the footrest. Just wodered whether it was worth buyig or ot.

Title: Re: Silly purchase?
Post by: 182_blue on 30 August 2008, 20:59

there was edition 30's on german ebay, but they came with the black huffs

Title: Re: Silly purchase?
Post by: candy turbo on 31 August 2008, 08:02

Quote from: Phil Mcavity on 30 August 2008, 20:27

if i could find a 1:18 scale red ed30, id buy it no question!. problem is no , i cant find a seller in english!!!!  :sad:

change of subject here but what polish / wax do you use on your car mate ? it looks fantastic ! a credit to you mate :cool:

Title: Re: Silly purchase?
Post by: Saint Steve on 31 August 2008, 16:49

i used Meguires deep crystal paint cleaner yesturday on it. The red comes up ubber shiny.

HTH  :wink:

and thanx for the compliment  :wink: and just for you, any excuse for some pics  :wink: full size

(http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s264/philmcavity/100_1265.jpg)
(http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s264/philmcavity/100_1264-1.jpg)
(http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s264/philmcavity/100_1263.jpg)

Title: Re: Silly purchase?
Post by: Top Cat on 31 August 2008, 17:07

Ah phil getting back to your old self posting Shiny red pics at any slight chance, good stuff.  :laugh:

Title: Re: Silly purchase?
Post by: Saint Steve on 31 August 2008, 17:47

couldnt resist, should really shove them in the detailers Paddock.

Title: Re: Silly purchase?
Post by: Teutonic_Tamer on 01 September 2008, 20:15

Quote from: stealthwolf on 30 August 2008, 11:55

clicky (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Scale-Volkswagen-Black-Diecast-Model/dp/B001DURN74/ref=sr_1_19?ie=UTF8&s=toys&qid=1220093631&sr=8-19)

Despite the fact that it's stock and 3dr, whaddya reckon?

(http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t108/Teutonic_Tamer/Golf%20V/_1-18scalediecastmodelVWGolfGTI2004.jpg)

Hummm, looks like a Cat C right-off - it's been in a side impact - look at the dodgy camber on the rear wheels!  :tongue:  :grin:

Title: Re: Silly purchase?
Post by: stealthwolf on 01 September 2008, 23:26

Ooh behave TT!