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Old May 31, 2010 | 04:15 PM
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kool im looking for a 3 dr floor pan thing as mines cracked lol
Old May 31, 2010 | 04:28 PM
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Originally Posted by fiestamad
kool im looking for a 3 dr floor pan thing as mines cracked lol
i need a floor pan / chassie for my mk1 escort pickup, gave it away to fix one that got broke in the post
Old May 31, 2010 | 04:31 PM
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lol same on mine it came apart in the post had no screws and th pan snapped so threw it away and looking for 1 is hard lol
Old May 31, 2010 | 04:33 PM
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space frame it? haha
Old May 31, 2010 | 04:37 PM
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Originally Posted by petey.
space frame it? haha
+1 Would look awesome
Old May 31, 2010 | 04:42 PM
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lol na forget that lol
if it comes to it i might do
Old May 31, 2010 | 04:43 PM
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Originally Posted by roadstermatt
the red one is the first release l belive it should be june july time
Whats taking them so long!! lol
Old May 31, 2010 | 04:44 PM
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petey have u found the right lok for the carbon fibre vinyl sticker yeet mate
Old May 31, 2010 | 04:45 PM
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Originally Posted by petey.
space frame it? haha
what's that?
Old May 31, 2010 | 04:53 PM
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Originally Posted by PHAT C
what's that?
The art of re-placing (making) a cars chassie with tubes. Like the ag Focus.
Dont know what this is, but its cool and cossie powered too.

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Old May 31, 2010 | 05:09 PM
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Originally Posted by fiestamad
petey have u found the right lok for the carbon fibre vinyl sticker yeet mate
the mm lads are just sorting it out to be printed now, shouldnt be long

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what's that?
in a nutshell; flat floor, big wheel tubs and a awesome rollcage

thats a nascar one, thhey just whack the shell on top and off you go lol
Old May 31, 2010 | 05:12 PM
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Why didnt I think Nascar, got one sitting here too. lol
Old May 31, 2010 | 05:15 PM
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Love the look of the lotus cortina.
Old May 31, 2010 | 05:16 PM
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yh cheers petey
Old May 31, 2010 | 05:28 PM
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Originally Posted by longdog
The art of re-placing (making) a cars chassie with tubes. Like the ag Focus.
Dont know what this is, but its cool and cossie powered too.
Is that a RS200 or a kit car of some sort?
Old May 31, 2010 | 05:32 PM
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Originally Posted by longdog
The art of re-placing (making) a cars chassie with tubes. Like the ag Focus.
Dont know what this is, but its cool and cossie powered too.
Originally Posted by vinnyvangough
Is that a RS200 or a kit car of some sort?
Old May 31, 2010 | 05:39 PM
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that spaceframes one longdog looks like a dfv cosworth powered f1 car from back in the day

like this i took a few weeks back, but looks different chassis wise

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our engine builders brother works for hall and halls, and he invited us down to check out all the historic f1 cars etc he does, mental money in that place !
Old May 31, 2010 | 05:41 PM
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Originally Posted by vinnyvangough
Is that a RS200 or a kit car of some sort?
rs200 is of a similar construction but they never had a v8 in em, if that was a 200, there would be a turbo sat on that side of engine
Old May 31, 2010 | 05:41 PM
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Look better there than in my pick.
Old May 31, 2010 | 06:00 PM
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Originally Posted by longdog
Whats taking them so long!! lol
welcome to the wonderful world of diecast they werent due till june time but if they are like any other diecast companies i wouldnt be suprised if there was delays
Old May 31, 2010 | 06:08 PM
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As long as there worth the wait.

Hows the Rs200 coming on?
Old May 31, 2010 | 06:13 PM
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Originally Posted by J1mbo
rs200 is of a similar construction but they never had a v8 in em, if that was a 200, there would be a turbo sat on that side of engine
On second look its central driving position too so that would rule the RS200 out
Old May 31, 2010 | 06:14 PM
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Originally Posted by longdog
As long as there worth the wait.

Hows the Rs200 coming on?
im sure they will be form seeing the samples

the 2000 is progressing nicely engine fits just getting the manifolds in now
Old May 31, 2010 | 06:20 PM
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Originally Posted by vinnyvangough
On second look its central driving position too so that would rule the RS200 out
that would have been a simpler explanation
Old May 31, 2010 | 06:25 PM
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Originally Posted by vinnyvangough
Is that a RS200 or a kit car of some sort?
Originally Posted by longdog
Originally Posted by J1mbo
rs200 is of a similar construction but they never had a v8 in em, if that was a 200, there would be a turbo sat on that side of engine
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On second look its central driving position too so that would rule the RS200 out
Originally Posted by J1mbo
that would have been a simpler explanation
here you go its this car

http://forums.autosport.com/index.php?showtopic=97839
Old May 31, 2010 | 06:33 PM
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Nice one, looks belting with its panels on.
Old May 31, 2010 | 06:35 PM
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love the old race cars
Old May 31, 2010 | 06:59 PM
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Quality looking car
Old May 31, 2010 | 06:59 PM
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done some more work on the 3dr today! painted the whale tail and lower boot spoiler

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tailgate painted also

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also rear end of shell got its read coat.

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Old May 31, 2010 | 07:05 PM
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got this on saturday









its one of only 1800
Old May 31, 2010 | 07:08 PM
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Cool baby Patrick.

Matt thats mint, is it 1/18? Dam want a truck now.
Old May 31, 2010 | 07:09 PM
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Originally Posted by longdog
Cool baby Patrick.

Matt thats mint, is it 1/18? Dam want a truck now.
i wish it was its a corgi 1/50th scale
Old May 31, 2010 | 07:35 PM
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Originally Posted by roadstermatt
i wish it was its a corgi 1/50th scale
Awsome truck that,imagine that in 1/18 scale
Old May 31, 2010 | 07:43 PM
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Looks good that

BUT

Is it just me or does the picture of the Focus look like it has been streched vertically a little?
Old May 31, 2010 | 08:21 PM
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Originally Posted by FORD RS MAD
You could give this ago,this is how i make my number plates.I go on 'paint' on my pc,you can select the size of letters (i use size 12) then select the colour,draw the outline edge of plate then use colour to do the background,then print off onto normal paper,i then put selotape over the front then use double sided tape to stick the palate onto a piece of thin card then put a piece of double sided tape onto that then place on model.
cheers mate works perfectly
Old May 31, 2010 | 08:36 PM
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I've noticed that there is a bigger variety of models being sold on eBay UK from Cyprus.

Just wandering if anyone has bought from any other countries?
Old May 31, 2010 | 08:53 PM
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Originally Posted by vinnyvangough
I've noticed that there is a bigger variety of models being sold on eBay UK from Cyprus.

Just wandering if anyone has bought from any other countries?
I buy from Germany quite alot
Old May 31, 2010 | 08:58 PM
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I buy a lot from Hong Kong.
Old May 31, 2010 | 08:59 PM
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I'm just always a bit dubious about buying from abroad
Old May 31, 2010 | 09:03 PM
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Originally Posted by vinnyvangough
I'm just always a bit dubious about buying from abroad
same ere mate, brought a mk3 limited edition capri bout 3/4 months ago and it didnt get here the post at germany sent it back to the bloke who i brought it of all smashed up, completely wrecked apparently.
still aint got 1, waiting 4 the black and silver 1



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