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Old Apr 11, 2010 | 08:45 PM
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Originally Posted by mentalistdave
nice job colin
u going to keep this 1 lol!!
yeah ive learnt my lesson! i only end up doing another one to replace them and i dont make money selling them anyway lol
Old Apr 11, 2010 | 08:52 PM
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Originally Posted by longdog
Got some more done today.


And yes the motors in this time. lol
great job on this dean
i really want to add a couple of pugs to my collection.
Old Apr 11, 2010 | 08:53 PM
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Originally Posted by PHAT C
yeah ive learnt my lesson! i only end up doing another one to replace them and i dont make money selling them anyway lol

what did it go for in the end mate?
who won it?
Old Apr 11, 2010 | 08:55 PM
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Thanks fella's, Dont know if am going to matt black the kit or leave the colour coaded.
Old Apr 11, 2010 | 08:56 PM
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quick update on the minor pickup .
went with metalic silver in the end and i think it suits it well.
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i love the stance on this , it sits really well
just got to add the rear window glass and tidy it up abit and will be ready to go on the bay!

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Old Apr 11, 2010 | 08:56 PM
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Originally Posted by escortnutter
what did it go for in the end mate?
who won it?
what one, the last rs cab i sold or the red mk1 with the unfinished work lol?
Old Apr 11, 2010 | 08:59 PM
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Originally Posted by escortnutter
quick update on the minor pickup .
went with metalic silver in the end and i think it suits it well.
i love the stance on this , it sits really well
just got to add the rear window glass and tidy it up abit and will be ready to go on the bay!
looks really mean
wont be trying my one tho lol
nooooooooo dont ebay it
Old Apr 11, 2010 | 09:01 PM
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Originally Posted by PHAT C
what one, the last rs cab i sold or the red mk1 with the unfinished work lol?
mk1 mate.
Old Apr 11, 2010 | 09:03 PM
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Originally Posted by PHAT C
looks really mean
wont be trying my one tho lol
nooooooooo dont ebay it
not sure weather to or not as i really like it but i am hard up for room too.
will get it finished and then decide.
have another one to chop up yet as dave wants to do one.
Old Apr 11, 2010 | 09:03 PM
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Originally Posted by model mad
I would love to do a mental body kit like that mate but the only problem is ive got to do so many projects i need to do mk3 cossie, mk3 estate and a s2 before i can do somet like that
this kit wont be for sale.
the s2 is way off as i need to get a s1 finished on a car and the estate done first . s2 is last on the list.

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Old Apr 11, 2010 | 09:05 PM
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Super job with the pick up Steve,those rims so suit it and the colour is
I got a blue mk3 Escort GL today,got a few ideas im thinking to have a laguna type front splitter,do you think you could make one Steve
Old Apr 11, 2010 | 09:07 PM
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Originally Posted by escortnutter
not sure weather to or not as i really like it but i am hard up for room too.
will get it finished and then decide.
have another one to chop up yet as dave wants to do one.
how's the mk1 van with the morris back on it comming on mate.
Old Apr 11, 2010 | 09:08 PM
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Originally Posted by model mad
I am really liking this mate that bumper looks great same as the rest of the kit. when will the s2 conversion kit be avalible and i like them spoilers u selling them on ebay or is it just for your escort mate oh and is that kit gona be on sale
forgot the spoiler is a scooby 22b and yes they will be on ebay very soon ..
Old Apr 11, 2010 | 09:09 PM
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Originally Posted by mentalistdave
this kit wont be for sale.
the s2 is way off as i need to get a s1 finished on a car and the estate done first . s2 is last on the list.
Cant wait to do my estate its so simple to do im doing it the way you have done it just moving the back down.

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Old Apr 11, 2010 | 09:09 PM
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Originally Posted by FORD RS MAD
Super job with the pick up Steve,those rims so suit it and the colour is
I got a blue mk3 Escort GL today,got a few ideas im thinking to have a laguna type front splitter,do you think you could make one Steve

you got pics of what you want mate .
send them over and ill give it a go!
Old Apr 11, 2010 | 09:10 PM
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Originally Posted by escortnutter
not sure weather to or not as i really like it but i am hard up for room too.
will get it finished and then decide.
have another one to chop up yet as dave wants to do one.
they are hard to find now
Old Apr 11, 2010 | 09:11 PM
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Originally Posted by model mad
how's the mk1 van with the morris back on it comming on mate.
the mk1 van is now with its very happy owner .
i have another couple under way now .
Old Apr 11, 2010 | 09:12 PM
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Originally Posted by escortnutter
mk1 mate.
£41 so didnt lose much and it went to the same guy who brought my black modded mk1 so he must be happy with my work lol
Old Apr 11, 2010 | 09:12 PM
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Originally Posted by PHAT C
they are hard to find now
i know mate but i have never been one for sentiment
if there is something i want to try ill have a go and keep going till i get it right.
Old Apr 11, 2010 | 09:13 PM
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Originally Posted by escortnutter
the mk1 van is now with its very happy owner .
i have another couple under way now .
have u got any pics of it finished mate.
Old Apr 11, 2010 | 09:14 PM
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Originally Posted by PHAT C
£41 so didnt lose much and it went to the same guy who brought my black modded mk1 so he must be happy with my work lol

£41.00 i would have kept it mate .
cost of the model must have been over £30.00
then the kit......
should have kept at it mate
Old Apr 11, 2010 | 09:15 PM
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Originally Posted by PHAT C
they are hard to find now
Colin modelzone lakeside had 2 morris travellers £29.99
Old Apr 11, 2010 | 09:17 PM
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Originally Posted by model mad
have u got any pics of it finished mate.
i dont mate as the new owner had it painted in a proper paint shop with 2 pac paint so i am waiting for pictures of it done myself

got 2 more to do so will keep a diary of pics on them .
got a broadspeed mk2 estate to do too.
have just put the xpac arches on the mk2 van , will get some pics up on the wip thread for it in a mo
Old Apr 11, 2010 | 09:18 PM
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Originally Posted by escortnutter
you got pics of what you want mate .
send them over and ill give it a go!
Heres a pic,im not fussed about not having the slots in it
Old Apr 11, 2010 | 09:20 PM
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Originally Posted by FORD RS MAD
Heres a pic,im not fussed about not having the slots in it
shouldnt be too hard to do mate , will get started asap.
Old Apr 11, 2010 | 09:28 PM
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Originally Posted by mentalistdave
well i have been pissing around with a rear bumper for my mk3 bodykit.
no comments about all the cellotape


blimey look at all tha cellotape

22b spolier looks well mate sa does the mad body kit
Old Apr 11, 2010 | 09:29 PM
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Originally Posted by escortnutter
shouldnt be too hard to do mate , will get started asap.
Your a no rush mate when ever you get time.
Old Apr 11, 2010 | 09:29 PM
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i might make the next kit from cellotape lol..
Old Apr 11, 2010 | 09:30 PM
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Originally Posted by escortnutter
wait till she gets in and she is looking all sexy and offers you anything you want . then see if you aint got the energy.
there aint nothing dirtier than a tipsy woman mate.....except the end of your dremmel

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Old Apr 11, 2010 | 09:38 PM
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Originally Posted by escortnutter
quick update on the minor pickup .
went with metalic silver in the end and i think it suits it well.





i love the stance on this , it sits really well
just got to add the rear window glass and tidy it up abit and will be ready to go on the bay!

this looks mint mate,i see you missed abit tho,the front bit behind the bumper is still white/cream......................i kno HAWEYES is back lol
Old Apr 11, 2010 | 09:43 PM
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Originally Posted by RAPID 3DR
this looks mint mate,i see you missed abit tho,the front bit behind the bumper is still white/cream......................i kno HAWEYES is back lol

i have not forgot it hawkeyes !
managed to get the white paint off of the front grill and have it all chrome , want to do the same with the front bumper too
Old Apr 11, 2010 | 09:44 PM
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Originally Posted by escortnutter
quick update on the minor pickup .
went with metalic silver in the end and i think it suits it well.





i love the stance on this , it sits really well
just got to add the rear window glass and tidy it up abit and will be ready to go on the bay!
looks mint mate the only thing different i would do is fill in the panels between the wood frame on the back
Old Apr 11, 2010 | 09:45 PM
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Originally Posted by PHAT C
Shows u how people on here rate yr models then
gone out of my price range now too, sld of done it at end of month (payday)
ah i can always wait for you to get paided lol
Old Apr 11, 2010 | 09:46 PM
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Originally Posted by escortnutter
i have not forgot it hawkeyes !
managed to get the white paint off of the front grill and have it all chrome , want to do the same with the front bumper too
yeah that grill looks nice & big now
Old Apr 11, 2010 | 09:47 PM
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Originally Posted by roadstermatt
looks mint mate the only thing different i would do is fill in the panels between the wood frame on the back

thought about that matt , but i have not ruled out adding the wood colour back to those bits as i have added wood grain effects to the tail gate surrounds so it all ties in .
Old Apr 11, 2010 | 09:51 PM
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Originally Posted by escortnutter
thought about that matt , but i have not ruled out adding the wood colour back to those bits as i have added wood grain effects to the tail gate surrounds so it all ties in .
i once had a thought with a minor travellier how about a carbon fibre frame??
Old Apr 11, 2010 | 09:54 PM
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Originally Posted by escortnutter
£41.00 i would have kept it mate .
cost of the model must have been over £30.00
then the kit......
should have kept at it mate
yeah i know but if i dont like it i'd rather start again with fresh materials lol, i know it cost me more but im no good at fixing things if they dont go right the first time
Old Apr 11, 2010 | 09:55 PM
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Originally Posted by FORD RS MAD
Colin modelzone lakeside had 2 morris travellers £29.99
buy them, mine cost £55 + p&p of ebay
Old Apr 11, 2010 | 11:26 PM
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i've done the arches some more what do you guys think?

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Old Apr 11, 2010 | 11:53 PM
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its quiet on ere tnyt!! where is everyone?



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