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Old Mar 20, 2010 | 01:52 AM
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orite!!

how much does that stuff cost though?
couple of quid for the paint stripper , then about a fiver for the primer..
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Re-sprayed the rims and rear spoiler in satin black...
likin the merc

sweet wheels
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Originally Posted by escortoldskool
couple of quid for the paint stripper , then about a fiver for the primer..
kool
i've looked in halfords and the primer in theres 8 quid
Old Mar 20, 2010 | 01:57 AM
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Originally Posted by escortoldskool
Re-sprayed the rims and rear spoiler in satin black...
much nicer that, do the interior red too
Old Mar 20, 2010 | 02:00 AM
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Wilko's do Primer for Ł3.odd Takes moon's to dry tho.
Old Mar 20, 2010 | 02:02 AM
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Originally Posted by longdog
Wilko's do Primer for Ł3.odd Takes moon's to dry tho.

orite i'll prob get it from there then!

what do you reckon i should do about rims?
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Originally Posted by speedy2010
orite i'll prob get it from there then!

what do you reckon i should do about rims?
Cant really say with out knowing just much bigger they are.
Old Mar 20, 2010 | 02:06 AM
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Originally Posted by longdog
Cant really say with out knowing just much bigger they are.
they dont fit in the arches with out looking like a 4x4
Old Mar 20, 2010 | 02:14 AM
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http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1-18-RARE-FORD...item3cab4a65d8
Bastard,I want one of these, but am skint. lol
Old Mar 20, 2010 | 03:45 AM
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me too theyre well nice, i bought one ages ago but it never turned up
Old Mar 20, 2010 | 09:29 AM
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Originally Posted by longdog
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1-18-RARE-FORD...item3cab4a65d8
Bastard,I want one of these, but am skint. lol
got one of these for 6.50
Old Mar 20, 2010 | 10:07 AM
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Originally Posted by longdog
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1-18-RARE-FORD...item3cab4a65d8
Bastard,I want one of these, but am skint. lol
why dont u send them a message and ask if they will put it by for you!!
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Originally Posted by escortoldskool
I Think you have to ask yourself after building a SCALE model... does it look like the real thing...!
i think he has done a great job on this
sure it was his first time using the putty and the overall shape of the kit is spot on imo.
the next model he does will be even better as this is how we all start.
i also think it looks very much like the real thing and the decals will finish it off.
great attention to detail on the wing mirrors by the way mate
keep going i say , you will only get better

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Old Mar 20, 2010 | 11:37 AM
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Originally Posted by escortoldskool
Re-sprayed the rims and rear spoiler in satin black...
Looks a lot better like that
Old Mar 20, 2010 | 12:36 PM
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Originally Posted by escortnutter



i think he has done a great job on this
sure it was his first time using the putty and the overall shape of the kit is spot on imo.
the next model he does will be even better as this is how we all start.
i also think it looks very much like the real thing and the decals will finish it off.
great attention to detail on the wing mirrors by the way mate
keep going i say , you will only get better
Cheers mate this is my best car i have done so far and i think i have done a good job of it.
escortoldskool, i think it looks like it

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Originally Posted by mentalistdave
why dont u send them a message and ask if they will put it by for you!!
Might see what his best price is. lol
Originally Posted by model mad
Cheers mate this is my best car i have done so far and i think i have done a good job of it.
escortoldskool, i think it looks like it
Looks good that mate.
Old Mar 20, 2010 | 01:49 PM
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Today am going to cut the roof off this.
Old Mar 20, 2010 | 03:32 PM
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[quote=model mad;4802367]Cheers mate this is my best car i have done so far and i think i have done a good job of it.
escortoldskool, i think it looks like it
My bad looks the part now with the decals on
Saw this today out near Silverstone at a village called Blisworth, makes you weep don't it
Old Mar 20, 2010 | 03:38 PM
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Originally Posted by longdog
Today am going to cut the roof off this.
eat them god damn eggs... u stock piling or something.
i had to get another 4 earlier when i was in shop but eaten 1 before i even got home!!! hmmmm eggs
Old Mar 20, 2010 | 03:39 PM
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here's some pics of my manta gte !
changed the wheels for a set of custom aluminium pepperpots and that will be all i think as this is a stunning model by norev imo.
cant beleive they are not more popular to be honest but i am glad i have one now.
enjoy

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Old Mar 20, 2010 | 03:42 PM
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Originally Posted by escortnutter
here's some pics of my manta gte !
changed the wheels for a set of custom aluminium pepperpots and that will be all i think as this is a stunning model by norev imo.
cant beleive they are not more popular to be honest but i am glad i have one now.
enjoy
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looks like iam round yours mon for a set of pepperpots...
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That Manta looks really nice , like the detail in the engine bay and interior , might have to get one of them
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Originally Posted by mentalistdave
eat them god damn eggs... u stock piling or something.
i had to get another 4 earlier when i was in shop but eaten 1 before i even got home!!! hmmmm eggs
Every time my misses go's shopping, she brings 4 boxes home.
I spent age's stacking them like that.

That Manta is a smart model, Never seen one before.

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Old Mar 20, 2010 | 03:47 PM
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Originally Posted by escortoldskool
That Manta looks really nice , like the detail in the engine bay and interior , might have to get one of them

i would say go for it mate as there a really nice model .
i am starting to get into the norev stuff now.

dave there is a set waiting for you as i thought you might want them....lol
Old Mar 20, 2010 | 03:49 PM
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Originally Posted by longdog
Every time my misses go's shopping, she brings 4 boxes home.
I spent age's stacking them like that.

That Manta is a smart model, Never seen one before.
she trying to fatten you up so you aint got the energy to play with your dremmel in the bedroom mate.....lol
that was funny as f**k last night , couldnt stop laughing when i replied to that post you put up was on the phone to dave at the time and was nearly sick with laughter..
Old Mar 20, 2010 | 03:51 PM
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always looked at the mantas on german ebay but never really seen one in the flesh before i got my one but they are really good mate .
will keep an eye out for another one now!
Old Mar 20, 2010 | 03:52 PM
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Originally Posted by escortnutter
i would say go for it mate as there a really nice model .
i am starting to get into the norev stuff now.

dave there is a set waiting for you as i thought you might want them....lol
Wld the pepperpots suit a norev Capri
Old Mar 20, 2010 | 03:52 PM
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Originally Posted by mentalistdave
looks like iam round yours mon for a set of pepperpots...
you done the other listings yet ?
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Originally Posted by escortnutter
she trying to fatten you up so you aint got the energy to play with your dremmel in the bedroom mate.....lol
that was funny as f**k last night , couldnt stop laughing when i replied to that post you put up was on the phone to dave at the time and was nearly sick with laughter..
I'll give you that one, I was laughing that much,I couldnt read it out to Danielle.
Old Mar 20, 2010 | 03:57 PM
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Now how wld I paint the spotlights on the resin bumpers to look like spotlights?
Old Mar 20, 2010 | 03:58 PM
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I'll give you that one, I was laughing that much,I couldnt read it out to Danielle.
oh dear that was funny!!!!

steve will do other listings later u slave driver
Old Mar 20, 2010 | 03:59 PM
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another one of my wips , there is a mk2 van on the way aswell but will put pics of that up later.
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Old Mar 20, 2010 | 04:02 PM
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Originally Posted by mentalistdave
oh dear that was funny!!!!

steve will do other listings later u slave driver
well at least one of us has been busy as you can see from MY pics.....lol
got a few more bits doone today resin wise will send you the pics later.
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that loks awesome as apick up.
well looks like i will be having the other one.
Old Mar 20, 2010 | 04:04 PM
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Originally Posted by escortnutter
well at least one of us has been busy as you can see from MY pics.....lol
got a few more bits doone today resin wise will send you the pics later.
makes a change
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Originally Posted by PHAT C
Wld the pepperpots suit a norev Capri
there the same size as the four spokes mate so will be more realistic in size for the capri as i think the one's that come on it are too small and the tyres too big....lol
Old Mar 20, 2010 | 04:10 PM
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Originally Posted by mentalistdave
that loks awesome as apick up.
well looks like i will be having the other one.
you got to go and pick up the other one too mate , got to get it.
rs-2000-dude/streetfighter done one of these a good while ago and looked the nuts so have always wanted to give it a go.
will have full custom cosworth powerplant , rollcage , fuel cell on the rear bed and custom interior , custom minilites . what colour/s do you think it shoud be?
any ideas
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Originally Posted by longdog
I'll give you that one, I was laughing that much,I couldnt read it out to Danielle.
mmmmm, so you WAS in the bedroom with the dremmel then ,naughty boy
Old Mar 20, 2010 | 04:13 PM
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Originally Posted by escortnutter
you got to go and pick up the other one too mate , got to get it.
rs-2000-dude/streetfighter done one of these a good while ago and looked the nuts so have always wanted to give it a go.
will have full custom cosworth powerplant , rollcage , fuel cell on the rear bed and custom interior , custom minilites . what colour/s do you think it shoud be?
any ideas
i think it looks the nuts in white as it is.. if your going to change colour then give me thatr one as i will have mine in white..
Old Mar 20, 2010 | 04:18 PM
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fellas ! (model motorvation chaps) as your here the wheels you do, i want some lol, im gonna do a mk 2 and the one you have the grey one you advertise on ebay with the minilite on i want them !

how much for a set of them in silver

and a set of bbs split rims in gold and a mk2 broad speed body kit

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