Earl Marischal

Just to be clear, I’m merely curious as to their prevalence. It doesn’t bother me in an way. As for drinking it? Never in a million years. That applies to all and every other brand or flavour of cola too. Cheers steve

If anything, it looks worse from the front... steve

Blimey. I remember that one. I think I rejected it when it came out as was too mundane a car. ? The decisions you make when you're young... For some reason I cannot for the life of me remember, I didn't build their Capri either. Bet they go for silly money these days! steve

This beauty was parked at Howden Railway Station earlier today. Even has period perfect Michelin XAS tyres. steve

Thanks chaps! steve

Thanks! steve

Very impressive scratchbuild. Never seen the 1:1 before. Nothing like it over this side of the Pond. steve

What the grey hot rod/Jeep thing? Thanks steve

That Danton rat-rod thing with the Bentley V8 is just insane... steve

Thanks for the replies chaps; an interesting insight. I think Daddyfink has the right idea though. ? Mind you, why anyone would collect Coca Cola memorabilia beats me. Takes all sorts I guess. steve

Johnson's Klear (now called Johnson Pledge Multi-Surface Polish) is popular with UK railway modellers for gluing ballast down and attaching some small parts like etched nameplates. steve

I've just had a look through Model Round-Up's new stock list and was surprised by the amount of models with Coca Cola branding. What's the connection? Why them and not some other product? Is the head of the Company a modeller??? Thanks steve

My old secondary school had a lard making company near by and that got pretty rank. Can imagine an abattoir being many times worse. steve

This 'Home Owners Board' thing is totally mystifying to me. I've lived in several places in the the UK, as have relatives and friends, but nowhere have I ever heard of such a thing where owners tell other owners what they can and can't do in such a manner. Obviously we have local councils, parish councils and the like who stand guard over planning permissions but they are all (relatively) open and, usually, elected. We live in a nice middle class, private development. In our 14 years here we have changed the front door, added bits to the garden, put up a shed and a summerhouse. The neighbours have done similar. No-one says a word or tells you if the house needs painting. I certainly wouldn't need approval, except from my wife, if I decided to paint my outside woodwork in any other colour than white. However, if a person lives in a "Listed" area, like parts of York near us and similar historical/touristy towns and villages, there you are heavily monitored to avoid the area being incorrectly changed. There are, of course, local busybodies everywhere who stick their beaks in where they aren't wanted but I guess that's universal. One of the joys of t'internet is expanding one's horizons and learning about other folks' worlds... steve

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Man, that is one UGLY car. steve

I had a Corgi model of that Forward Control Jeep in blue. Always one of my favourites. steve

Seen at local garage. Bentley S3 Continental. It's for sale if anyone is interested... steve

Incredible modelling. Very well done! steve

That's a very attractive car. steve

Looks good. I've got that one in my stash in the Model King Vintage Dirt Modifieds double kit but I will be building both of them OOB. steve

Very nice! steve

It's certainly fun but how are the cars powered? Thanks steve

Truck looks like it's sitting in the showroom waiting for the new owner to turn up and drive it away! Great work. steve

Good to see another UK member on here. steve