Modellers Corner. This is the place to come if your interested in model cars.

1/18 modified models

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Mar 28, 2010 | 09:57 PM
  #6761  
FORD RS MAD's Avatar
FORD RS MAD
Ford model mad
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 1,430
Likes: 7
From: Mk2 Land
Default

BMW looks cool Dave,is that a UT one?.I am trying to look up garage diarama/snap on garage sets etc on ebay but no luck,any ideas what to look up for as a search please
Old Mar 28, 2010 | 10:00 PM
  #6762  
PHAT C's Avatar
PHAT C
essex boy
 
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 2,223
Likes: 0
From: essex
Default

Originally Posted by FORD RS MAD
BMW looks cool Dave,is that a UT one?.I am trying to look up garage diarama/snap on garage sets etc on ebay but no luck,any ideas what to look up for as a search please
dave i just brought one of these sets cheaper than buying them seperate or from america
SNAP ON GARAGE SERIES 1/18 scale WORKSHOP ESSENTALS
Old Mar 28, 2010 | 10:00 PM
  #6763  
model mad's Avatar
model mad
BANNED
 
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 868
Likes: 0
From: norwich norfolk
Default

Originally Posted by PHAT C
yeah although i have moved onto the mk3 at the mo lol but been waiting to do a mk1 with broardspeed kit on for ages
the mk3 are a good car to work on thats all i done and will prob work on more in the future the mk1 will look good with the kit on decided what colour to do it yet mate.
Old Mar 28, 2010 | 10:03 PM
  #6764  
PHAT C's Avatar
PHAT C
essex boy
 
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 2,223
Likes: 0
From: essex
Default

Originally Posted by model mad
the mk3 are a good car to work on thats all i done and will prob work on more in the future the mk1 will look good with the kit on decided what colour to do it yet mate.
going to see what works without doing to much work on this one but might do another with a total colour change after
Old Mar 28, 2010 | 10:15 PM
  #6765  
mentalistdave's Avatar
mentalistdave
Thread Starter
mentally motorvated
 
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 1,575
Likes: 0
From: margate
Default

Originally Posted by FORD RS MAD
BMW looks cool Dave,is that a UT one?.I am trying to look up garage diarama/snap on garage sets etc on ebay but no luck,any ideas what to look up for as a search please
yere it was a plain ut bmw , going to be a alpina once finished..
Old Mar 28, 2010 | 10:17 PM
  #6766  
FORD RS MAD's Avatar
FORD RS MAD
Ford model mad
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 1,430
Likes: 7
From: Mk2 Land
Default

Originally Posted by PHAT C
dave i just brought one of these sets cheaper than buying them seperate or from america
SNAP ON GARAGE SERIES 1/18 scale WORKSHOP ESSENTALS
Cheers Colin,just what im after,im thinking to build a garage diarama in on one or 2 of my shelves of ikea cabinet,do a floor,walls etc.
Old Mar 28, 2010 | 10:18 PM
  #6767  
FORD RS MAD's Avatar
FORD RS MAD
Ford model mad
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 1,430
Likes: 7
From: Mk2 Land
Default

Originally Posted by mentalistdave
yere it was a plain ut bmw , going to be a alpina once finished..
Thats gonna look ace when finished
Old Mar 28, 2010 | 10:21 PM
  #6768  
PHAT C's Avatar
PHAT C
essex boy
 
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 2,223
Likes: 0
From: essex
Default

Originally Posted by FORD RS MAD
Cheers Colin,just what im after,im thinking to build a garage diarama in on one or 2 of my shelves of ikea cabinet,do a floor,walls etc.
oh yes as my garage is in the spare room i dont get to see it so im also going to do something on my top shelf in one cabinet
Old Mar 28, 2010 | 10:41 PM
  #6769  
mentalistdave's Avatar
mentalistdave
Thread Starter
mentally motorvated
 
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 1,575
Likes: 0
From: margate
Default

done the rims black!!! looking mean!!

i got a red m3 4 door and a m3 cab to do next ,both ut models.

Name:  Picture614.jpg
Views: 42
Size:  99.2 KB
Old Mar 28, 2010 | 10:44 PM
  #6770  
FORD RS MAD's Avatar
FORD RS MAD
Ford model mad
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 1,430
Likes: 7
From: Mk2 Land
Default

Originally Posted by PHAT C
oh yes as my garage is in the spare room i dont get to see it so im also going to do something on my top shelf in one cabinet
As i got another cabinet i have had a move about of my models so have freed up some space,wouldn't mind doing a brick wall effect back & sides,tiled floor perhaps.
Old Mar 28, 2010 | 10:46 PM
  #6771  
FORD RS MAD's Avatar
FORD RS MAD
Ford model mad
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 1,430
Likes: 7
From: Mk2 Land
Default

[quote=mentalistdave;4819624]done the rims black!!! looking mean!!

i got a red m3 4 door and a m3 cab to do next ,both ut models.

Name:  Picture614.jpg
Views: 35
Size:  99.2 KB[/quote
That looks right tasty i have got 3 UT Bmw's,yellow m3,m3 cab & m3 gt street
Old Mar 28, 2010 | 10:48 PM
  #6772  
mentalistdave's Avatar
mentalistdave
Thread Starter
mentally motorvated
 
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 1,575
Likes: 0
From: margate
Default

[QUOTE=FORD RS MAD;4819632]
Originally Posted by mentalistdave
done the rims black!!! looking mean!!

i got a red m3 4 door and a m3 cab to do next ,both ut models.

][/quote
That looks right tasty i have got 3 UT Bmw's,yellow m3,m3 cab & m3 gt street
yere i got a yellow m3 tooo..
but thats untouched..
Old Mar 28, 2010 | 10:50 PM
  #6773  
PHAT C's Avatar
PHAT C
essex boy
 
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 2,223
Likes: 0
From: essex
Default

Originally Posted by FORD RS MAD
As i got another cabinet i have had a move about of my models so have freed up some space,wouldn't mind doing a brick wall effect back & sides,tiled floor perhaps.
i really need to get my extra shelfs sorted out
Old Mar 28, 2010 | 10:50 PM
  #6774  
PHAT C's Avatar
PHAT C
essex boy
 
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 2,223
Likes: 0
From: essex
Default

Originally Posted by mentalistdave
done the rims black!!! looking mean!!

i got a red m3 4 door and a m3 cab to do next ,both ut models.

i know what im looking for next lol
Old Mar 28, 2010 | 10:58 PM
  #6775  
mentalistdave's Avatar
mentalistdave
Thread Starter
mentally motorvated
 
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 1,575
Likes: 0
From: margate
Default

Originally Posted by PHAT C
i know what im looking for next lol
this cost Ł17.50 inc postage of ebay,, bit rough in a few places ( chips were bonet meets wing) and some of the black door surronds etc need repainting black but cant really complain for that price.
got some alpina decals to put on next, rear boot badge and some for the seats and wheels.
Old Mar 28, 2010 | 11:01 PM
  #6776  
FORD RS MAD's Avatar
FORD RS MAD
Ford model mad
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 1,430
Likes: 7
From: Mk2 Land
Default

Originally Posted by PHAT C
i really need to get my extra shelfs sorted out
Did you get the clamps sorted or do you need to get the glass ?
Old Mar 28, 2010 | 11:03 PM
  #6777  
roadstermatt's Avatar
roadstermatt
cant leave anything alone
 
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 906
Likes: 0
From: coventry
Default

Originally Posted by RAPID 3DR
long way off yet matt,just reminds me of mine & all tha work it still needed/needs

sorry about that reminder

but yeas loads of work to do but i wouldnt of got this far without your help mate

one of my big worries is the deacals (help please) as some of you know this is where i want to finish with it

but were the wheels really white ?? im struggling to find a pic of the car that shows them
Old Mar 28, 2010 | 11:06 PM
  #6778  
longdog's Avatar
longdog
PassionFord Post Troll
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 3,153
Likes: 0
From: ...............
Default

I'll have a look for some picks for you tomorrow mate.
Old Mar 28, 2010 | 11:09 PM
  #6779  
roadstermatt's Avatar
roadstermatt
cant leave anything alone
 
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 906
Likes: 0
From: coventry
Default

[quote=FORD RS MAD;4819632]
Originally Posted by mentalistdave
done the rims black!!! looking mean!!

i got a red m3 4 door and a m3 cab to do next ,both ut models.

[/quote
That looks right tasty i have got 3 UT Bmw's,yellow m3,m3 cab & m3 gt street
looks nice mate

i dont think ive ever posted the pics of my 318is coupe





i suspect by now your all detecting a pattern with my motor sport mods
Old Mar 28, 2010 | 11:11 PM
  #6780  
roadstermatt's Avatar
roadstermatt
cant leave anything alone
 
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 906
Likes: 0
From: coventry
Default

Originally Posted by longdog
I'll have a look for some picks for you tomorrow mate.
cheers anything will be of great help
Old Mar 28, 2010 | 11:12 PM
  #6781  
PHAT C's Avatar
PHAT C
essex boy
 
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 2,223
Likes: 0
From: essex
Default

Originally Posted by FORD RS MAD
Did you get the clamps sorted or do you need to get the glass ?
just the glass to get now all the clamps are in place
Old Mar 28, 2010 | 11:16 PM
  #6782  
PHAT C's Avatar
PHAT C
essex boy
 
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 2,223
Likes: 0
From: essex
Default

one of my blue capri's just sold for Ł107 without doing anything to it (at last lol) as long as it aint a boggus bidder
Old Mar 28, 2010 | 11:18 PM
  #6783  
mentalistdave's Avatar
mentalistdave
Thread Starter
mentally motorvated
 
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 1,575
Likes: 0
From: margate
Default

[QUOTE=roadstermatt;4819671][quote=FORD RS MAD;4819632]

looks nice mate

i dont think ive ever posted the pics of my 318is coupe

another model we never seen
any more beemers ???
Old Mar 28, 2010 | 11:24 PM
  #6784  
FORD RS MAD's Avatar
FORD RS MAD
Ford model mad
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 1,430
Likes: 7
From: Mk2 Land
Default

Originally Posted by PHAT C
one of my blue capri's just sold for Ł107 without doing anything to it (at last lol) as long as it aint a boggus bidder
Result post some pics once you get the glass
Getting back to the garage stuff,wouldn't mind some axel stands and trolly jacks and those things you lay on with wheels.
Old Mar 28, 2010 | 11:31 PM
  #6785  
mentalistdave's Avatar
mentalistdave
Thread Starter
mentally motorvated
 
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 1,575
Likes: 0
From: margate
Default

Originally Posted by FORD RS MAD
Result post some pics once you get the glass
Getting back to the garage stuff,wouldn't mind some axel stands and trolly jacks and those things you lay on with wheels.
maybe i should get making some??
i could do with some more axel stands etc..
Old Mar 28, 2010 | 11:31 PM
  #6786  
PHAT C's Avatar
PHAT C
essex boy
 
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 2,223
Likes: 0
From: essex
Default

Originally Posted by FORD RS MAD
Result post some pics once you get the glass
Getting back to the garage stuff,wouldn't mind some axel stands and trolly jacks and those things you lay on with wheels.
yeah i got that stuff from someone ages ago its got ford all over it too they weren't cheap tho
Old Mar 29, 2010 | 12:45 AM
  #6787  
speedy2010's Avatar
speedy2010
BANNED
 
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 915
Likes: 0
From: essex
Default

Originally Posted by mentalistdave
front splitter now painted!!!!!

going to do wheels next!!

that looks well mint dave!!

i#'ll defo be havin some of them mirrors from you for my bmw!

just waitin on the sideskirts to set and the new milliput to arrive as i've had to re-do the rear bumper!!

how did you get the backs of the head lights black or were they like that already?

as the backs of the one's on my bm are chrome??
Old Mar 29, 2010 | 07:16 AM
  #6788  
FORD RS MAD's Avatar
FORD RS MAD
Ford model mad
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 1,430
Likes: 7
From: Mk2 Land
Default

Originally Posted by mentalistdave
maybe i should get making some??
i could do with some more axel stands etc..
All theses idea's we keep putting in your head
Old Mar 29, 2010 | 12:24 PM
  #6789  
longdog's Avatar
longdog
PassionFord Post Troll
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 3,153
Likes: 0
From: ...............
Default

Originally Posted by roadstermatt
but were the wheels really white ?? im struggling to find a pic of the car that shows them
Only found this vid and two so far. Not much help, cool though.
http://www.rallybuzz.com/lombard-rac-rally-1990/
3.37
7.34
9.07


Last edited by longdog; Mar 29, 2010 at 12:44 PM.
Old Mar 29, 2010 | 12:25 PM
  #6790  
FORD RS MAD's Avatar
FORD RS MAD
Ford model mad
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 1,430
Likes: 7
From: Mk2 Land
Default

Spotted these on ebay,reckon they would look good o a mk 3 Escort
Old Mar 29, 2010 | 01:53 PM
  #6791  
PHAT C's Avatar
PHAT C
essex boy
 
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 2,223
Likes: 0
From: essex
Default

I'm in Poole Dorset today now where's alan
Old Mar 29, 2010 | 03:37 PM
  #6792  
petey.'s Avatar
petey.
Advanced PassionFord User
 
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 1,695
Likes: 0
From: Sunderland, Tyne & Wear
Default

my moneys on him still being in billingham or at least his missus ,

Roy, i got the door handles for your evo back off steve the other day - ill pop them in the post tomorrow, theres 2 resin ones plus the original for you - thanks for waiting
Old Mar 29, 2010 | 04:46 PM
  #6793  
thebigmacmoomin's Avatar
thebigmacmoomin
PassionFord Post Troll
 
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 2,587
Likes: 30
From: Devon
Default

Originally Posted by mentalistdave
done the rims black!!! looking mean!!

i got a red m3 4 door and a m3 cab to do next ,both ut models.

Looks perfect
Old Mar 29, 2010 | 04:50 PM
  #6794  
thebigmacmoomin's Avatar
thebigmacmoomin
PassionFord Post Troll
 
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 2,587
Likes: 30
From: Devon
Default

Anybody have any Mk3 Sunstar Escort front & rear lights (both parts) spare?

Want to tint a set for mine but not sure if they'll suit it.
Old Mar 29, 2010 | 05:05 PM
  #6795  
RAPID 3DR's Avatar
RAPID 3DR
Advanced PassionFord User
 
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 2,074
Likes: 1
From: midlands
Default

Originally Posted by petey.
my moneys on him still being in billingham or at least his missus ,

Roy, i got the door handles for your evo back off steve the other day - ill pop them in the post tomorrow, theres 2 resin ones plus the original for you - thanks for waiting
cool stuff mate,no problemo.do you still have my address?
Old Mar 29, 2010 | 05:07 PM
  #6796  
RAPID 3DR's Avatar
RAPID 3DR
Advanced PassionFord User
 
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 2,074
Likes: 1
From: midlands
Default

like that bemma dave,looks cool,only need the lights de tangoing to finish it off i reckon.
Old Mar 29, 2010 | 05:09 PM
  #6797  
longdog's Avatar
longdog
PassionFord Post Troll
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 3,153
Likes: 0
From: ...............
Default

Today I picked this package up form the post office.

The post dude was laughing his ass off

Cheers fella's
Old Mar 29, 2010 | 05:16 PM
  #6798  
model mad's Avatar
model mad
BANNED
 
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 868
Likes: 0
From: norwich norfolk
Default

Originally Posted by longdog
Today I picked this package up form the post office.

The post dude was laughing his ass off

Cheers fella's
pass the cream egg mate i cant reach it lol lol
is that your pug i can see on the left if so get some pics up love to see it.
Old Mar 29, 2010 | 05:17 PM
  #6799  
mentalistdave's Avatar
mentalistdave
Thread Starter
mentally motorvated
 
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 1,575
Likes: 0
From: margate
Default

Originally Posted by speedy2010
that looks well mint dave!!

i#'ll defo be havin some of them mirrors from you for my bmw!

just waitin on the sideskirts to set and the new milliput to arrive as i've had to re-do the rear bumper!!

how did you get the backs of the head lights black or were they like that already?

as the backs of the one's on my bm are chrome??
they were already black!! but going to pop them off and redo along with clear indicators.
they come easy enough!
Old Mar 29, 2010 | 05:18 PM
  #6800  
sykes2009's Avatar
sykes2009
Regular Contributor
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 334
Likes: 0
From: leeds
Default

here's an update on my mini pickup it needs' sanding and filling now



All times are GMT. The time now is 01:11 AM.