A mini MX5

EricW · Post by **EricW** » Sun May 01, 2005 9:15 pm

Hi All,

Some time ago I was given a BBurrago die cast model of one of my favourite
cars, (I'm not going to mention that brand again, but it's fast and English)
and it occurred to me at the time that it would be well set off by having a
nice MX5 NA, preferably Red, parked next to it on the shelf.

Can I find a die cast MX5? Well not so far anyway. Has any one ever seen a
decent one. Does anyone have one, If so, can you tell me who made it and the
model number

Thanks

Eric

peter · Post by **peter** » Sun May 01, 2005 9:24 pm

Hi Eric.
models pop up on Trademe (i should get a commision from them!)
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Toys-models/Mo ... 219466.htm

and someitimes at The Warehouse, Gates Brand, aboy $30.

Peter

DRGN-1

peter · Post by **peter** » Sun May 01, 2005 9:24 pm

Hi Eric.
models pop up on Trademe (i should get a commision from them!)
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Toys-models/Mo ... 219466.htm

and someitimes at The Warehouse, Gates Brand, aboy $30.

Peter

DRGN-1

Post by **zorruno** » Sun May 01, 2005 9:41 pm

peter wrote:

Hi Eric.
models pop up on Trademe (i should get a commision from them!)
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Toys-models/Mo ... 219466.htm

and someitimes at The Warehouse, Gates Brand, aboy $30.

aren't the gates ones all NBs?
H

PS - thanks Peter for the organisation of the day today, and to Matt for
the useful bits...

Post by **zorruno** » Sun May 01, 2005 9:41 pm

peter wrote:

Hi Eric.
models pop up on Trademe (i should get a commision from them!)
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Toys-models/Mo ... 219466.htm

and someitimes at The Warehouse, Gates Brand, aboy $30.

aren't the gates ones all NBs?
H

PS - thanks Peter for the organisation of the day today, and to Matt for
the useful bits...

peter · Post by **peter** » Sun May 01, 2005 9:43 pm

the only NBs I've seen at The Warehouse were BRGs, there were heaps of
them...

Peter
DRGN-1

peter · Post by **peter** » Sun May 01, 2005 9:43 pm

the only NBs I've seen at The Warehouse were BRGs, there were heaps of
them...

Peter
DRGN-1

poison · Post by **poison** » Sun May 01, 2005 9:46 pm

If you consider bidding ask the trader to confirm the colour first. I bought
one a while ago as the picture showed a silver one, but got a white one in the
mail (Nicky you can have it, but it'll cost ya a coffee

Well at least it
wasn't BRG, it would have been difficult to have found the guy and have him
killed without leaving a trail...

Cheers

Gazza
"PO1SON"

poison · Post by **poison** » Sun May 01, 2005 9:46 pm

If you consider bidding ask the trader to confirm the colour first. I bought
one a while ago as the picture showed a silver one, but got a white one in the
mail (Nicky you can have it, but it'll cost ya a coffee

Well at least it
wasn't BRG, it would have been difficult to have found the guy and have him
killed without leaving a trail...

Cheers

Gazza
"PO1SON"

Grant · Post by **Grant** » Sun May 01, 2005 11:05 pm

I bought a RED Kyosho 1:18 some time ago on trademe for $16.00. Very nice
model complete with hardtop and stand for the hardtop. It's mounted on a
wooden base. This is used as a prize at our monthly meetings. The 'winner'
has the dubious honour of organising the next month's outing.
I bought a new Gates 1:18 BRG one for myself from a model shop in
Christchurch. Paid $40.00 for it if I remember correctly. It was cheaper
than the same thing from The Warehouse at the time. Not as detailed as the
Kyosho one (and no hard top) but still quite good. These are both NA models.
I'll now have to get an NB one seeing as I have just upgraded the one in the
garage (and it's GREEN as well although has a tan roof this time).
Now if someone can find a 1:18 model of a 1974 Mk1 Jensen-Healey then please
let me know. Prefer yellow but any colour will be great.

Grant.

Grant · Post by **Grant** » Sun May 01, 2005 11:05 pm

I bought a RED Kyosho 1:18 some time ago on trademe for $16.00. Very nice
model complete with hardtop and stand for the hardtop. It's mounted on a
wooden base. This is used as a prize at our monthly meetings. The 'winner'
has the dubious honour of organising the next month's outing.
I bought a new Gates 1:18 BRG one for myself from a model shop in
Christchurch. Paid $40.00 for it if I remember correctly. It was cheaper
than the same thing from The Warehouse at the time. Not as detailed as the
Kyosho one (and no hard top) but still quite good. These are both NA models.
I'll now have to get an NB one seeing as I have just upgraded the one in the
garage (and it's GREEN as well although has a tan roof this time).
Now if someone can find a 1:18 model of a 1974 Mk1 Jensen-Healey then please
let me know. Prefer yellow but any colour will be great.

Grant.

Keith Smith · Post by **Keith Smith** » Mon May 02, 2005 1:59 am

Have a GATES 1:18 red NA myself. Bought it from the warehouse about 5
years ago, but have never seen a red one since. Probably worth more
than my real 1:1 if I tried to sell it.
Keith
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Keith Smith · Post by **Keith Smith** » Mon May 02, 2005 1:59 am

Have a GATES 1:18 red NA myself. Bought it from the warehouse about 5
years ago, but have never seen a red one since. Probably worth more
than my real 1:1 if I tried to sell it.
Keith
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Grant Munro · Post by **Grant Munro** » Mon May 02, 2005 7:04 am

Have a nice 1/16 NA Maita in red on my desk here,had trouble finding it but
I think it was the Frankton Model Shop Hamilton that sourced it for me,could
be wrong though as a few years ago now but definitly a model shop up
Hamilton way.
Cheers
Grant

Grant Munro · Post by **Grant Munro** » Mon May 02, 2005 7:04 am

Have a nice 1/16 NA Maita in red on my desk here,had trouble finding it but
I think it was the Frankton Model Shop Hamilton that sourced it for me,could
be wrong though as a few years ago now but definitly a model shop up
Hamilton way.
Cheers
Grant

EricW · Post by **EricW** » Mon May 02, 2005 7:09 am

Thanks Guys,

Yes, I have seen a couple of Gates NBs. I must admit I hve never thought to
look at The Warehouse, my neighbour will kill me for saying that though, he
is the Group General Manager.

Look, if anyone happens to see a nice, red, NA, preferably 1:18 scale, I
will happily acquire it from them for a reasonable price and commission

Eric

Keith Smith · Post by **Keith Smith** » Mon May 02, 2005 7:22 am

Seriously... I'll keep an eye out for one for you Eric... I want to
replace mine as a wheel broke off it.
Keith
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Hi Eric,

was in the Model shop up in Silverdale recently and they had a number of mx5's (sorry didn't take note of the sizes) but priced $20 and $40 I think.. lotsa other cool stuff to check out too

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It's a deal! Latte wasn't it??

Nix

Keith Smith · Post by **Keith Smith** » Mon May 02, 2005 7:22 am

Seriously... I'll keep an eye out for one for you Eric... I want to
replace mine as a wheel broke off it.
Keith
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Hi Eric,

was in the Model shop up in Silverdale recently and they had a number of mx5's (sorry didn't take note of the sizes) but priced $20 and $40 I think.. lotsa other cool stuff to check out too

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It's a deal! Latte wasn't it??

Nix

GEEMCB · Post by **GEEMCB** » Mon May 02, 2005 7:37 am

The model shop in the block of shops opposite the container port on Quay St
Auckland, has everything you want.

GEEMCB · Post by **GEEMCB** » Mon May 02, 2005 7:37 am

The model shop in the block of shops opposite the container port on Quay St
Auckland, has everything you want.

EricW · Post by **EricW** » Mon May 02, 2005 7:38 am

Thanks Keith,

If I do happen to find a source, I will let you know

Eric

EricW · Post by **EricW** » Mon May 02, 2005 5:04 pm

Hi Nicky,

I live on Whangaparaoa,but I was not aware of a model shop in
Silverdale.Where in Silverdale is it?

Eric

1Miata · Post by **1Miata** » Mon May 02, 2005 5:38 pm

Have a look at
http://www.mrmodels.co.nz/New_Uploads_1 ... X5_Red.jpg

1Miata · Post by **1Miata** » Mon May 02, 2005 5:38 pm

Have a look at
http://www.mrmodels.co.nz/New_Uploads_1 ... X5_Red.jpg

Geoff · Post by **Geoff** » Mon May 02, 2005 6:34 pm

E bay is worth a look

Geoff

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... 57865613&r
d=1

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Hi Eric,

I didn't know it was there either till a couple of weeks ago (Orewa is a nice spin on a sunny afternoon

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Its on the right hand side of the main(?) street passed the Bendon shop and slightly up hill. There's a block of shops with secondhand baby stuff and a bakery/cafe - next door to there.

Have fun

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