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Ha! That's actually been part of the problem! It's been getting a great response when people see it in real life as they can appreciate the scale and detail but online it's a bit more difficult to convey.

Thought you all might be interested in what I’ve been working on for 18 months. I managed to secure an official license and release the first in a collection of games console and home computer miniatures. This first one is the SEGA Mega Drive with more to follow if it proves popular enough. It’s 1:2...

Bit too big for me I'm afraid but they are supposed to be lovely TVs.

Cut the ends off with a saw...

Haha! What's that all about? Look like it's about to be destroyed.

Strangely, I just posted out to my friends on Facebook and someone has a 14" Sony in storage. They accepted £20 which I don't think is too bad. Cheapest price on eBay for the same model is £50 with most being over a £100 (sold listings).

Yeah, will give Gumtree a go thanks. Amazing how many more people are now "aware" of the perceived prices of things. Much harder to grab a bargain.

Last time I looked (a few years back) people were virtually giving away even Trinitron 14" TVs. Now the Sony's are going for over a £100!

Anyone know of ones of a similar quality (with RGB Scart) that aren't stupid money?

I'm gonna see if I can grab a cheap/broken Mega Drive soon and I'll try out the Cheap MDF rubbish Cleaner and let you know.

Anyone know what the best way of making a case look like brand new is? Obviously you can retrobright it to get rid of yellowing and WD40 will polish up the case nicely but I'm look for a way of removing the really fine scratches that show the consoles age? I've heard that using a cream cleaner like ...