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Old May 31, 2010 | 09:06 PM
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Yea some of them can be a LOT of money
Old May 31, 2010 | 09:13 PM
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Originally Posted by vinnyvangough
Looks good that

BUT

Is it just me or does the picture of the Focus look like it has been streched vertically a little?
there both a bit out of proportion but its a true representation of the real truck
Old May 31, 2010 | 09:18 PM
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i dont know if you remember this from my collection

chinese dealer editon mk2 skoda superb







featuring the flexi boot









but ive changed the wheels dechromed it and painte the calipers





Old May 31, 2010 | 09:20 PM
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You going for the VIP look.
Old May 31, 2010 | 09:29 PM
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That looks pretty sweet. Love the flexi boot
Old May 31, 2010 | 09:43 PM
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Originally Posted by petey.
ahh right what you taking off? and more importantly whats gonna be left for me to buy off you haha
lol what is it you need,i got for front & rear seats & was thinking engine but duno yet,maybe just flog on without seats
Old May 31, 2010 | 09:47 PM
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Originally Posted by RSCossieGaz
done some more work on the 3dr today! painted the whale tail and lower boot spoiler




tailgate painted also




also rear end of shell got its read coat.


very nice
looks like your using better masking tape this time as i remember you having probs on the escort.
were did you get the wheels from ? i like them
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Originally Posted by longdog
You going for the VIP look.
something like that i just though it deserved better boots

Originally Posted by vinnyvangough
That looks pretty sweet. Love the flexi boot
cheers
Old May 31, 2010 | 10:21 PM
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Originally Posted by RAPID 3DR
very nice
looks like your using better masking tape this time as i remember you having probs on the escort.
were did you get the wheels from ? i like them

yeah i think your right! the tape im using seems to be leaving me a better edge will be masking up and painting the orange part tomorrow-cant wait to get the grey strip on then it will start looking more complete,but there still away to go alot of small details that need adressing lol


the wheels were givin to me by a mate think they came off some sort of racing porche! but there near on identical to what porkie had on his car 3dr thou
Old May 31, 2010 | 10:24 PM
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Originally Posted by RSCossieGaz
yeah i think your right! the tape im using seems to be leaving me a better edge will be masking up and painting the orange part tomorrow-cant wait to get the grey strip on then it will start looking more complete,but there still away to go alot of small details that need adressing lol


the wheels were givin to me by a mate think they came off some sort of racing porche! but there near on identical to what porkie had on his car 3dr thou
love ya sierra mate, will look good when done mate, love ya real sapp by the way mate
Old May 31, 2010 | 10:31 PM
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Originally Posted by model mad
love ya sierra mate, will look good when done mate, love ya real sapp by the way mate
cheers for the comment on my car mate

yeah im sure the 3dr will look ace when done will look great next to my reyland escort too hoping to make this better then the escos but will wait and see
Old May 31, 2010 | 10:32 PM
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Originally Posted by RSCossieGaz
yeah i think your right! the tape im using seems to be leaving me a better edge will be masking up and painting the orange part tomorrow-cant wait to get the grey strip on then it will start looking more complete,but there still away to go alot of small details that need adressing lol


the wheels were givin to me by a mate think they came off some sort of racing porche! but there near on identical to what porkie had on his car 3dr thou

cant wait for a update then
i havent seen the 3dr for abit now,is it poorly do you kno?
Old May 31, 2010 | 10:33 PM
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gaz will u be doin the focus aswel? that would be worth some cash,all 3 together
Old May 31, 2010 | 10:34 PM
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reece,any updates on the estate?
Old May 31, 2010 | 10:37 PM
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Originally Posted by RSCossieGaz
cheers for the comment on my car mate

yeah im sure the 3dr will look ace when done will look great next to my reyland escort too hoping to make this better then the escos but will wait and see
thas all right mate, ya reyland escort looks well good mate. the reyland sierra shud turn out better than the escort mate cause you have done a reyland before.
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Originally Posted by RAPID 3DR
gaz will u be doin the focus aswel? that would be worth some cash,all 3 together
i have a focus here waiting for that very treatment was gonna start on that but started on the 3dr first but yeah your rite the 3 of them together would look pretty cool
Old May 31, 2010 | 10:39 PM
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Originally Posted by RAPID 3DR
reece,any updates on the estate?
been aving a little rest mate, as u said a few days ago i dont wana be gettin board, lol, been doing a few 1-64s mate, u know nitromorsing them then a new lick of paint then detailed up, will get back to the estate this week mate.
Old May 31, 2010 | 10:56 PM
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Originally Posted by RAPID 3DR
lol what is it you need,i got for front & rear seats & was thinking engine but duno yet,maybe just flog on without seats
nowt in particular mate, just fancy an evo, if youre selling when your done lemme know
Old May 31, 2010 | 11:03 PM
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Originally Posted by petey.
nowt in particular mate, just fancy an evo, if youre selling when your done lemme know
ok mate,wel wen it gets here ill let you kno wots wot
Old May 31, 2010 | 11:58 PM
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Well just trying to come up with some ideas of what to do with my Chrysler PT Panel Van

Anyone got any ideas? I knocked this up quick

Old Jun 1, 2010 | 12:26 AM
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why dont you hot rod it? some nice staggered wheels, two tone paint etc will look smart



if you did half of it silver over the blue it is now it'd look very chip foose lol
Old Jun 1, 2010 | 09:54 AM
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Yea, i did think about doing a roof chop
Old Jun 1, 2010 | 10:20 AM
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Anyone know what Justins BMW sold for?
Old Jun 1, 2010 | 11:07 AM
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its still for sale for 1.20
Old Jun 1, 2010 | 11:18 AM
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Originally Posted by fiestamad
its still for sale for 1.20
not being funny but i dont think it will fetch much more than that
Old Jun 1, 2010 | 11:27 AM
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lol
Old Jun 1, 2010 | 11:36 AM
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whats the best way to remove decals from a model?
Old Jun 1, 2010 | 01:38 PM
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Originally Posted by model mad
not being funny but i dont think it will fetch much more than that
Think someones bid on it just for the wheels lol
Old Jun 1, 2010 | 03:22 PM
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Originally Posted by fiestamad
its still for sale for 1.20
Def being bid on for the wheels. The rest was just gash
Old Jun 1, 2010 | 03:39 PM
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didnt he drop it at some point
Old Jun 1, 2010 | 04:39 PM
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Originally Posted by fiestamad
didnt he drop it at some point
obviously not hard enough
Old Jun 1, 2010 | 04:56 PM
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Originally Posted by RAPID 3DR
obviously not hard enough
I actually laughed out loud
Old Jun 1, 2010 | 05:15 PM
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lol
Old Jun 1, 2010 | 05:34 PM
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Originally Posted by vinnyvangough
Def being bid on for the wheels. The rest was just gash
even the wheels are gash ole skool three spokes lol
Old Jun 1, 2010 | 05:44 PM
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Originally Posted by 1ukf
whats the best way to remove decals from a model?
I use acetone free nail polish remover and a cotten bud, just take you're time.
If you rush the paint can come off!!
Old Jun 1, 2010 | 05:54 PM
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Originally Posted by longdog
I use acetone free nail polish remover and a cotten bud, just take you're time.
If you rush the paint can come off!!
Ok cheers mate. I will give that a try.
Old Jun 1, 2010 | 06:05 PM
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Originally Posted by model mad
been doing a few 1-64s mate, u know nitromorsing them then a new lick of paint then detailed up, will get back to the estate this week mate.
Got any pics? Ive not done any for a while, got plenty of Escorts and Capris in stock.
Old Jun 1, 2010 | 06:10 PM
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Originally Posted by thebigmacmoomin
Got any pics? Ive not done any for a while, got plenty of Escorts and Capris in stock.
same ere mate give me 10 mins then there will b some up
Old Jun 1, 2010 | 06:36 PM
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white 1 above has thin black pin stripe
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rs200 above, detailed engine in boot.
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Old Jun 1, 2010 | 06:39 PM
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sorry bout pics above, there is lettering on some of the number plates but the pixals r very bad on my camera.



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