im going to build a wide arch kit onto a escort, i thought if i put filler straight to it, let it dry then get the shape my sanding it that would do ?

but everyone seems to use milliput ?? didnt know any advantages or disadvantages?

 

Oh right!

yeah milliput is the best thing to use 'coz if you only use filler to create a bodykit it doesn't work as i found out when i bought 1 off ebay which had been done with filler i noticed it started cracking and bits were starting to fall off so now im starting my own project im using milliput and you realy notice the results from it its tougher and last a hell of a lot longer.

i couldn't even get my money back from the guy i'd bought it from 'coz he'd cancelled his ebay account, which was a big bummer on that part!

but anyways good luck with what you have in mind for your escort and i hope it turns out realy good!

 

Milliput takes longer to dry Jimbo, so you can piss about getting to shape.

 

does anyone know where i can get some deep dish rims from?

 

Pm escortnutter or mentalistdave mate

 

Cheers

will do, coz i realy need some for my bmw 325i which i wana turn into a convertible replica of an m3 gtr

 

Or ebay mate type in 1-18 wheels and should come up with some deep dish if u look through the pages there's some of mentalistdave's on there mate hope this helps.

 

i've tried that already and theres nothing coming up on there at all apparently

 

ah right ok, cause the idea i had, was to put filler on thick and make sure it meets the metal of the model properly, i thought it'd be ok

ill see how it goes with filler, as got loooooads of it, if not will take it back to metal and go with milliput

cheers mate, tbh i thought filler would be fine to work with as sand paper takes it down fine and can get it lovely and smooth will see how things pan out !

cheers chaps

 

Type in 1/18 modified on ebay search

 

http://shop.ebay.co.uk/i.html?_nkw=1...=p3286.c0.m359

look through them 3 pages loads on there

 

Ok well see how you get on and keep us up to date with your progress!

 

ok im going to look now!

 

i've just tried the link you sent me and theres nothing coming up

 

this is the guys from here who do all sorts of parts and are very good
model_motorvations

 

it should do ?! works on mine

if now

1 18 modified

search for that

 

i've seen there stuff on there already but im not realy keen on the alpina wheels 'coz they've been done enough times alreadybut might have to get a set of them if i can't find anything else

 

im always searching the but i never find any wheels on there though

 

I've dont before myself with no problem's mate. I just find milliput better as it save's on sanding. I hate sanding. lol

 

ah so it may be ok ? good cause ive started now

i dont mind sanding little cars its when doing proper cars and filler its boring

 

german ebay has loads of wheels, they well on top of the 1.18 model parts

 

whats the link for that?

 

all i know is ebay.de then u will have to seach as ive not brought any myself but did find some nice ones

 

ok cheers fella!

 

any good ?
http://cgi.ebay.de/ALPINA-ALU-FELGEN...item5191326231

 

try searching 1 18 felgen i think

 

finished some more wheel designs today at last.
medium multispoke oz style


large multispoke oz style


5 spoke compemotive


5 spokes with hollow spokes


hockenheim

 

nice
i will pick set of each up 2morrow lol

 

after youve made the tea and poured them yourself....pmsl

 

Sterling work fella's.

 

how about these !!!!!
they look similiar to a schnitzer design and nobody else has put these on a beemer !!!

 

Wow steve.. spoilt for choice now all of those would look awesome on my projects

 

what are the originals of these off? id LOVE a set but non-deep dish..someone was sending me some but ive forgot till now lol

 

They DEFO look sweet and your right bout noone putting them on a bimmer yet!! how much do you want for 'em?

 

If your heading my way pick my XR3 up from Steve & maybe you could divert to Chelmsford to get mine....lol

 

just now brought some resin today so will be cracking on with it all day.

 

been making a front bumper earlier today out of milliput and its come out good got to do side skirts and rear bumper yet then i will post a pic.
the thread hasn't been very busy over the couple of days

 

This guy's work is mad as egg's.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/24796741@N05/

 

thats unbeliveable how good is this guy

p,s dont mention eggs you know what will happen

 

hmmm eggs!!!! managed only 2 today!!!!