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Old May 2, 2010 | 02:45 PM
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Am getting there slowly.

Had to re-shape the front, for the grill I got off Matt.
Old May 2, 2010 | 02:59 PM
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[quote=roadstermatt;4879301]either would work if youve got any plastic model kits kicking about the spures could be used


ok cheers fella i'll see what i can find on the plastic side of it
Old May 2, 2010 | 03:01 PM
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Am getting there slowly.

Had to re-shape the front, for the grill I got off Matt.
thats coming on realy well fella

can't wait to see it finished
Old May 2, 2010 | 03:03 PM
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for the plastic im hoping to use for a strutbrace on my mk3 escort i've got the back of an old basket ball net

would that be anygood??
Old May 2, 2010 | 03:40 PM
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model mad its the front bumper of this i have mate but its now yellowcossie-1.jpg?t=1272814719
Old May 2, 2010 | 03:46 PM
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any ideas on what i could use to make a strutbrace for my mk3 escort??

i have plastic and aluminium tubing?

which would be better?
Old May 2, 2010 | 03:47 PM
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Originally Posted by craig86
model mad its the front bumper of this i have mate but its now yellow
is it in good condition mate? if so do u want to swop for somet.
Old May 2, 2010 | 04:03 PM
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how come its soo quiet on ere today??
Old May 2, 2010 | 04:23 PM
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Originally Posted by J1mbo
no way, just stick the silver and blue oz and ford racing stickers on it and will be dead on !
agreed wheels as they are

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Old May 2, 2010 | 04:24 PM
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Phat C what would be the best thing to make a strut brace out of for my mk3 escort?

aluminium tubing or plastic??
Old May 2, 2010 | 04:29 PM
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Originally Posted by speedy2010
Phat C what would be the best thing to make a strut brace out of for my mk3 escort?

aluminium tubing or plastic??
no idea ive never done one, just try them both and see what comes out the best
Old May 2, 2010 | 04:30 PM
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Originally Posted by PHAT C
no idea ive never done one, just try them both and see what comes out the best

ok cheers fella

ill put pics up of them later to find out which is best cheers mate
Old May 2, 2010 | 04:32 PM
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ive been brands hatch today to watch the btcc but the weather was so shit we bailed out after the first 2 touring car races, now watching the last one on tv. bloody ruined my day the crap weather and it aint cheap getting in brands and took my nephew
Old May 2, 2010 | 04:34 PM
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Originally Posted by PHAT C
ive been brands hatch today to watch the btcc but the weather was so shit we bailed out after the first 2 touring car races, now watching the last one on tv. bloody ruined my day the crap weather and it aint cheap getting in brands and took my nephew
oh right!!

how much that cost you then fella?
Old May 2, 2010 | 04:39 PM
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Originally Posted by speedy2010
oh right!!

how much that cost you then fella?
Ł30 each ticket + petrol + parking + dartford crossing + food etc lol so not good being ruined by the rain, sat in the car most of the time on the southbank
Old May 2, 2010 | 04:42 PM
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Originally Posted by PHAT C
Ł30 each ticket + petrol + parking + dartford crossing + food etc lol so not good being ruined by the rain, sat in the car most of the time on the southbank
oh right so it costs a fare bit then?

takes the piss don't it? lol
Old May 2, 2010 | 04:59 PM
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ive tweeked my wheels






and if you owned a monster like this where else would you take it??
Old May 2, 2010 | 05:03 PM
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Originally Posted by roadstermatt
ive tweeked my wheels






and if you owned a monster like this where else would you take it??
they're looking better now fella
Old May 2, 2010 | 07:18 PM
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update on my mk3 van on the thread, what wheels do u think??????????
Old May 2, 2010 | 07:26 PM
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Hey all, just got in, gonna do a bit more to the Mk3 tonight
Old May 2, 2010 | 07:47 PM
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Originally Posted by model mad
update on my mk3 van on the thread, what wheels do u think??????????

whats the link to the thread mate??
Old May 2, 2010 | 07:49 PM
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Originally Posted by speedy2010
whats the link to the thread mate??
go to the top of your page and to your left it says modelers corner, click on that and there's loads.
Old May 2, 2010 | 07:53 PM
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Originally Posted by model mad
go to the top of your page and to your left it says modelers corner, click on that and there's loads.
ok cheers mate

do you know what would be easier for making a strutbrace?

plastic or flattened aluminium tubing?
Old May 2, 2010 | 07:54 PM
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Originally Posted by speedy2010
ok cheers mate

do you know what would be easier for making a strutbrace?

plastic or flattened aluminium tubing?

duno
Old May 2, 2010 | 08:14 PM
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Originally Posted by model mad
duno

ok cheers mate i'll have a go with flat tubing and plastic and see which one looks better

and i'll put pics up aswell to get your opinion if thats cool fella?
Old May 2, 2010 | 08:17 PM
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Originally Posted by speedy2010
ok cheers mate i'll have a go with flat tubing and plastic and see which one looks better

and i'll put pics up aswell to get your opinion if thats cool fella?
ok then
Old May 2, 2010 | 08:20 PM
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Originally Posted by model mad
ok then

cheers mate

your mk3 van looks sweet fella i'd go for the oz wheels
Old May 2, 2010 | 08:20 PM
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where are steve and dave they having time off or something
Old May 2, 2010 | 08:24 PM
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Originally Posted by PHAT C
where are steve and dave they having time off or something
dunno mate i know steve's back at work coz he's been trying to get the parts for the sierra cossie yb motor to me but im not sure about dave
Old May 2, 2010 | 08:25 PM
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Originally Posted by model mad
is it in good condition mate? if so do u want to swop for somet.

yes mate but i cant find the lights for it tho mate
Old May 2, 2010 | 08:25 PM
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Originally Posted by PHAT C
where are steve and dave they having time off or something
i was wondering that, hope they havent lost interest, where is all our modifying parts gona come from?
Old May 2, 2010 | 08:26 PM
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Originally Posted by craig86
yes mate but i cant find the lights for it tho mate
thats a shame so u wana swop for somet???
Old May 2, 2010 | 08:39 PM
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matt i got your pm and posted the decals today, dean still aint got a pm mate? emptied my inbox just incase, try my hotmail address - mistabrun@hotmail.co.uk
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Originally Posted by petey.
no mate not had any for a while off you? send it again
Originally Posted by petey.
matt i got your pm and posted the decals today, dean still aint got a pm mate? emptied my inbox just incase, try my hotmail address - mistabrun@hotmail.co.uk
It was this one mate.

Originally Posted by pm to petey
Got the pick mate, am very impressed.
And thank you for the part's, those wheels are spot on,they suit the yellow bang on.

Whats you're paypal address, I'll send you the cash on tuesday mate.

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Old May 2, 2010 | 08:48 PM
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Originally Posted by PHAT C
where are steve and dave they having time off or something
last time i spoke to dave he said he was super busy getting on with lots of bodykits so maybe doing that in spare time !
Old May 2, 2010 | 08:58 PM
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It was this one mate.

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ahh thanks mate glad you like the pic & gear
paypal address is the same as my email above
Old May 2, 2010 | 09:00 PM
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Originally Posted by petey.
ahh thanks mate glad you like the pic & gear
paypal address is the same as my email above
Picks framed and on the wall now, I put a pick on facebook too.
Old May 2, 2010 | 09:08 PM
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Originally Posted by PHAT C
ive been brands hatch today to watch the btcc but the weather was so shit we bailed out after the first 2 touring car races, now watching the last one on tv. bloody ruined my day the crap weather and it aint cheap getting in brands and took my nephew
Watched it on ITV4 , Chilton was going well til he got disqualified on the second race for a ride height penalty Shame the chevrolets did'nt do better, bet Plato was pissed that his car konked out twice But fair play to the Airwaves BMWs and can Matt Neal drive or what
Old May 2, 2010 | 09:15 PM
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Originally Posted by petey.
ahh thanks mate glad you like the pic & gear
paypal address is the same as my email above
the pic you did for me pete will be framed by fri i'll show ya when done
Old May 2, 2010 | 09:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Digram
Watched it on ITV4 , Chilton was going well til he got disqualified on the second race for a ride height penalty Shame the chevrolets did'nt do better, bet Plato was pissed that his car konked out twice But fair play to the Airwaves BMWs and can Matt Neal drive or what
yeah, i like going but you dont get to see the whole race, but they did have big screens up this time as using the full curcuit only thing is we couldn't see one lol



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