Jimbunas Diecast Collection - Page 2

AVGWarhawk · 04-30-11, 07:54 AM

The glassed covered shelves are the way to go. Specifically with the dust that likes to collect. Glad you are going to display. Often folks buy and keep them in the box because the item will retain better value. What's the purpose of buying the items in the first place? Display or make a few more dollars/pounds down the road? I open them, display and toss the box. These are madet to enjoy on display.

Tonka? Is the original Tonka that manufactured steel construction vehicles for kids to play with? Nice looking model. Have a link you purchase these from?

Oberon · 04-30-11, 11:38 AM

I used to have a Tonka digger

Anyway, pic as requested:

Jimbuna · 04-30-11, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by AVGWarhawk

The glassed covered shelves are the way to go. Specifically with the dust that likes to collect. Glad you are going to display. Often folks buy and keep them in the box because the item will retain better value. What's the purpose of buying the items in the first place? Display or make a few more dollars/pounds down the road? I open them, display and toss the box. These are madet to enjoy on display.

Tonka? Is the original Tonka that manufactured steel construction vehicles for kids to play with? Nice looking model. Have a link you purchase these from?

Yeah Tonka was indeed a childhood metal toy manufacturer but my use of the word was in the context of the Tornado aircrafts nickname being 'Tonka' as the Typhoon having the nickname 'Tiffy'

What links would you like...the Ikea furniture or the suppliers of the aircraft?

Jimbuna · 04-30-11, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Oberon

I used to have a Tonka digger

Anyway, pic as requested:

That's a nice aircraft for the collection...I'm currently on the lookout for a TSR-2 if I can find one reasonably priced.

BTW...Kratos was asking after you on Thursday night.

AVGWarhawk · 04-30-11, 08:18 PM

I was not sure if Tonka for the toy manufacturer is what you meant!

Jimbuna · 05-01-11, 04:58 AM

Tonka Home Page: http://www.hasbro.com/tonka/en_US/

Oberon · 05-01-11, 08:53 AM

This looks a lot like the digger I used to have. Good strong and tough. Didn't know that Hasbro owned Tonka now, sign of the times I guess.

Give Kratos my best when you speak to him next Jim, tell him that there's always a seat in the Lolwaffles if ever he wants to return, Schroeder has been keeping it warm for him.

Jimbuna · 05-01-11, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Oberon

This looks a lot like the digger I used to have. Good strong and tough. Didn't know that Hasbro owned Tonka now, sign of the times I guess.

Give Kratos my best when you speak to him next Jim, tell him that there's always a seat in the Lolwaffles if ever he wants to return, Schroeder has been keeping it warm for him.

Rgr that...will do

AVGWarhawk · 05-01-11, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Oberon

This looks a lot like the digger I used to have. Good strong and tough. Didn't know that Hasbro owned Tonka now, sign of the times I guess.

Give Kratos my best when you speak to him next Jim, tell him that there's always a seat in the Lolwaffles if ever he wants to return, Schroeder has been keeping it warm for him.

Thats the Tonka I remember.

I had the road grader. It sells as VINTAGE now!!!

AVGWarhawk · 05-01-11, 09:39 AM

I have a P-40 1/72 scale Pearl Harbor model I picked up somewhere because...well...it was a P-40 and it looks to be made by Unimax. I have this one.

There are others to be had. I just might start collecting a few more of these.

http://www.forcesofvalor.com/

TLAM Strike · 05-01-11, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Oberon

...the pointed bit just below the nose (what is that, radar?)...

Pitot Tube for measuring air speed.

Jimbuna · 05-01-11, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by TLAM Strike

Pitot Tube for measuring air speed.

A lot of modellers purchase 'clean' syringes and blunt the edge prior to affixing.

Oberon · 05-01-11, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by TLAM Strike

Pitot Tube for measuring air speed.

Oh, so nothing important then.

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Originally Posted by Jimbuna

A lot of modellers purchase 'clean' syringes and blunt the edge prior to affixing.

I've got some sowing needles about somewhere, I might take the wire cutters to them and blunt them, see what I can do. Failing that it is a F-100 after clipping another F-100 in flight.

Jimbuna · 05-01-11, 10:36 AM

Had an offer for this Tonka accepted on evilBay whilst at work:

AA33609 Panavia Tornado GR.4 No. 12 Sqn., RAF (Special 90th Anniversary Scheme) Lossiemouth, Moray, Scotland, 2005

Notice how this one has the pitot tube attached

Torplexed · 05-01-11, 01:46 PM

Beautiful collection there jimbuna.

I was planning to collect Unimax diecast tanks but the local hobby store dropped the line. So, I'm stuck with a solitary T-34 with no one to shoot at.

04-30-11, 07:54 AM	#16
AVGWarhawk Lucky Jack Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a 1954 Buick. Posts: 28,276 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	The glassed covered shelves are the way to go. Specifically with the dust that likes to collect. Glad you are going to display. Often folks buy and keep them in the box because the item will retain better value. What's the purpose of buying the items in the first place? Display or make a few more dollars/pounds down the road? I open them, display and toss the box. These are madet to enjoy on display. Tonka? Is the original Tonka that manufactured steel construction vehicles for kids to play with? Nice looking model. Have a link you purchase these from? __________________ “You're painfully alive in a drugged and dying culture.” ― Richard Yates, Revolutionary Road

04-30-11, 08:18 PM	#20
AVGWarhawk Lucky Jack Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a 1954 Buick. Posts: 28,276 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	I was not sure if Tonka for the toy manufacturer is what you meant! __________________ “You're painfully alive in a drugged and dying culture.” ― Richard Yates, Revolutionary Road

05-01-11, 04:58 AM	#21
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,661 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Tonka Home Page: http://www.hasbro.com/tonka/en_US/ __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

05-01-11, 09:39 AM	#25
AVGWarhawk Lucky Jack Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a 1954 Buick. Posts: 28,276 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	I have a P-40 1/72 scale Pearl Harbor model I picked up somewhere because...well...it was a P-40 and it looks to be made by Unimax. I have this one. There are others to be had. I just might start collecting a few more of these. http://www.forcesofvalor.com/ __________________ “You're painfully alive in a drugged and dying culture.” ― Richard Yates, Revolutionary Road

05-01-11, 10:36 AM	#29
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,661 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Had an offer for this Tonka accepted on evilBay whilst at work: AA33609 Panavia Tornado GR.4 No. 12 Sqn., RAF (Special 90th Anniversary Scheme) Lossiemouth, Moray, Scotland, 2005 Notice how this one has the pitot tube attached __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

04-30-11, 11:38 AM	#17
Oberon Lucky Jack Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 25,976 Downloads: 61 Uploads: 20	I used to have a Tonka digger Anyway, pic as requested:

05-01-11, 08:53 AM	#22
Oberon Lucky Jack Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 25,976 Downloads: 61 Uploads: 20	This looks a lot like the digger I used to have. Good strong and tough. Didn't know that Hasbro owned Tonka now, sign of the times I guess. Give Kratos my best when you speak to him next Jim, tell him that there's always a seat in the Lolwaffles if ever he wants to return, Schroeder has been keeping it warm for him.

05-01-11, 01:46 PM	#30
Torplexed Let's Sink Sumptin' ! Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 5,823 Downloads: 43 Uploads: 0	Beautiful collection there jimbuna. I was planning to collect Unimax diecast tanks but the local hobby store dropped the line. So, I'm stuck with a solitary T-34 with no one to shoot at.