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Monday, 1 June 2015

Two Tuk Tuks

Just to add to the ever growing traffic congestion my #2 son brought me back this pair of Tuk-Tuks from his recent adventures in India.

 They're made from soft plastic (polyethylene type) and may not be the best models in the world, but they're very close in scale for most 28mm figures.







There is a bit of flash on them and they could really do with a repaint, (after all who wants a green tyre ?), but nevertheless they're a welcome addition to my vehicle collection and I doubt that there are many other bloggers that can boast of having Tuk-Tuks !
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28 comments:

  1. Clint1 June 2015 at 05:50

    Welcome back from you blogging break. I have no use for a Tuk Tuk but suddenly I want one. You are right I can't think many bloggers will have a 28mm Tuk Tuk!

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    1. Zabadak1 June 2015 at 18:17

      Thanks for my welcome back from my enforced 'break' and I too didn't know I wanted one until I had one (two).

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  2. Hobbyworker1 June 2015 at 06:56

    Cool models :)

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    1. Zabadak1 June 2015 at 18:17

      Thanks HW, they do still need a bit of work though.

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  3. TamsinP1 June 2015 at 07:56

    How about this for ideas of how to use them?
    https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1087561897939201&set=pcb.270290639812584&type=1&relevant_count=2

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    1. Zabadak1 June 2015 at 18:18

      Thanks for that tamsin, but it would look a bit like a "Del-boy' solution, but I like how you're thinking

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  4. Michael Awdry1 June 2015 at 08:04

    Truly wonderful and unique!

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    1. Zabadak1 June 2015 at 18:19

      Wonderful ? Maybe
      Unique ? Almost definetly
      Thanks Michael

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  5. Blaxkleric1 June 2015 at 08:35

    A smashing gift and delighted to see you back blogging my friend. Your posts are much missed I assure you :-)

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    1. Zabadak1 June 2015 at 18:19

      Thanks Blaxx for your kind words, but I wouldn't expect too much

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  6. Lord Siwoc1 June 2015 at 09:45

    HAH! They look great! Very cool of him!

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    1. Lord Siwoc1 June 2015 at 09:46

      And good to have you back in bloggerland my friend

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    2. Zabadak1 June 2015 at 18:20

      Thanks LS on all counts, it has been an effort getting back.

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  7. Paul W1 June 2015 at 12:05

    What a great find! Tuk tuk vs Zombie in a low speed chase through the city streets should be entertaining :-)

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    1. Zabadak1 June 2015 at 18:21

      Thanks Paul, it would probably be like a drive-past shooting in sedan chairs

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  8. Unknown1 June 2015 at 14:39

    Welcome back Joe. You've been missed dude!
    Awesome gift, they are uber cool. I'm already imagining the crazy chase scenes, you could hang out of the side with chainsaws.
    I doubt there's anyone else with Tuk-Tuks.

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    1. Zabadak1 June 2015 at 18:23

      Thanks Bob but are you sure it would get up enough speed ? And you may be right about their rarety

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  9. Ray Rousell1 June 2015 at 14:56

    Now those look excellent!!!

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    1. Zabadak1 June 2015 at 18:23

      Thanks Ray, but how do I wangle them into a game ?

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  10. Zabadak1 June 2015 at 18:21

    I was sure that if anyone would be delighted by then I wa sure it would be you Jay !

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  11. Unknown1 June 2015 at 23:36

    They are very nice for what they are and no don't think anyone can boast of having 2 like you.

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    1. Zabadak3 June 2015 at 02:52

      They are, I suspect, from the Indian equivalent of Poundland.

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  12. Colgar62 June 2015 at 01:44

    Great to see you back. These models are certainly something different, aren't they? Hmm, Pulp adventures in Delhi or zombie infestation in Mumbai? Or something else altogether :-) ?

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    1. Zabadak3 June 2015 at 02:53

      Thanks C6, finding a justifiable situation for their use could be problematic, but I'll use them at some stage.

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  13. Simon Quinton 4 June 2015 at 02:11

    Dam I was hoping you were going to say Poundland when I saw these as a friend of mine is after some for A Fistful of Kung Fu project. They will look good with a bit of work.

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    1. Zabadak4 June 2015 at 05:03

      Hehe, I'm guessing they were purchased from the Indian equivalent of Poundlandword. They do deserve tome tlc.

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  14. Baconfat7 June 2015 at 15:14

    I am jealous, they should paint up great.

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    1. Zabadak7 June 2015 at 16:42

      Thanks baconfat, they should do, if I ever get around to doing it !

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