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Old Jan 31, 2010 | 08:51 PM
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yeah i thought of using mk2 but i desided to use the mk3 floor,still need to make up some linkage for the rear,x-member for the front & fill in were the spare wheel was.




im now going to use the mk3 floor but im putting a sierra rwd system to build mine. did u have to cut yours to make it fit?
Old Jan 31, 2010 | 08:55 PM
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I saw that earlier on mate its tasty int it.
Old Jan 31, 2010 | 08:56 PM
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I'm happy to swap for another model,1:18th Mk1-2 or 3 Escort,Sierra cossie,Mk 1 Golf or Peugeot 205 gti

sorry i ment a evo petey has.
Old Jan 31, 2010 | 08:57 PM
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sorry i ment a evo petey has.
No probs buddy
Old Jan 31, 2010 | 08:58 PM
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Originally Posted by model mad
im now going to use the mk3 floor but im putting a sierra rwd system to build mine. did u have to cut yours to make it fit?

only had to cut out the tunnel & the spare wheel bit
Old Jan 31, 2010 | 08:58 PM
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Originally Posted by RAPID 3DR
i could be tempted to do a deal on tha evo mate but im determined not to spend owt atm as im saving for a real off roader.
my blue one or fordmodelbuilders one?

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thats well smart that, different the the norm i like it. rollcage looks a bit funny though

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Petey,was you after some jap models?
yeah mate but not into the jada ones unless theyre 1/24 for wheels, sorry
Old Jan 31, 2010 | 09:00 PM
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or water, boats are easy and there is some fast bastards out there!!
i had a boat but it was a slow one lol and my hydroplane went on water but thats where i smashed it up as it took off when i didnt want it too then came down with a big bang hitting a concrete slab in the middle of the water, had to buy a blow up dingy to go fetch it lol ha ha
Old Jan 31, 2010 | 09:03 PM
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What does everyone make thier rollcages out of?
Old Jan 31, 2010 | 09:06 PM
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when i havent got a rollcage from another car i use wire coat hanger, its bent easily and about the right thickness especially if its got a plastic sheath.
Old Jan 31, 2010 | 09:10 PM
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Originally Posted by RAPID 3DR
only had to cut out the tunnel & the spare wheel bit
cheer's mate our 1700t's are going to be nuts when they are finished.
Old Jan 31, 2010 | 09:10 PM
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[quote=petey.;4692541]my blue one or fordmodelbuilders one?


yeah ur blue 1
Old Jan 31, 2010 | 09:11 PM
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Originally Posted by model mad
cheer's mate our 1700t's are going to be nuts when they are finished.

glad u got the when bit in lol
Old Jan 31, 2010 | 09:12 PM
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any1 fancy a project
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BIG-FORD-ESCOR...item27af054377
Old Jan 31, 2010 | 09:13 PM
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[QUOTE=RAPID 3DR;4692575]
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my blue one or fordmodelbuilders one?


yeah ur blue 1
yeah i might do a deal, would rather just buy ur scoob tho, im still waiting on the handles too.
how much does ur scooby owe you?
Old Jan 31, 2010 | 09:21 PM
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it wa nearly £32 all in
Old Jan 31, 2010 | 09:24 PM
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ill give u 35 for it if you fancy it, just whack all the bits in a jiffy bag or something
Old Jan 31, 2010 | 09:26 PM
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Old Jan 31, 2010 | 09:30 PM
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PHAT C how much did you get for your mk1 i bloody missed it.
Old Jan 31, 2010 | 09:43 PM
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Originally Posted by petey.
ill give u 35 for it if you fancy it, just whack all the bits in a jiffy bag or something

i dont kno mate,if it was to go i would rather it be replaced by somet
Old Jan 31, 2010 | 09:47 PM
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Originally Posted by RAPID 3DR
i dont kno mate,if it was to go i would rather it be replaced by somet
I'll swop it for my mk1. Then sell it to Petey.lol
Old Jan 31, 2010 | 09:51 PM
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Originally Posted by longdog
I'll swop it for my mk1. Then sell it to Petey.lol
Thats a good idea mate. lol

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Old Jan 31, 2010 | 10:07 PM
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Who makes the transfers? I need a series one stripe kit for a 1:43rd scale and some one off " medway rs centre" transfers done for a 1:43rd escort van im working on, can anyone help me out?

Thank you.
Old Jan 31, 2010 | 10:14 PM
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some more pics of my vans & trailer plus some of my aston martin racing team rig


chinese dealer edition gmp trailer minichamps sierra

schuco vw t2 gmp trailer cmc porsche 901

plastic camper van gmp trailer yat ming db4 gt zagoto and s/c dbr1





yat ming / road legends db4 gt zagoto fitted with kyosho austin healey wheels
Old Jan 31, 2010 | 10:16 PM
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MATT sell me your impreza s204 lol
Old Jan 31, 2010 | 10:22 PM
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MATT sell me your impreza s204 lol

sorry petey but no

and you must have been studing thiose pics closely to see the s204

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Old Jan 31, 2010 | 10:24 PM
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I like the bikes on the back, nice touch.
Old Jan 31, 2010 | 10:26 PM
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Originally Posted by longdog
I like the bikes on the back, nice touch.

the moutain bilkes were on ther already ive repaited them the motor bike is a maisto speed triple whivch repaced the dreadfull plastic thing that was on there
Old Jan 31, 2010 | 10:41 PM
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Originally Posted by rspickup
Who makes the transfers? I need a series one stripe kit for a 1:43rd scale and some one off " medway rs centre" transfers done for a 1:43rd escort van im working on, can anyone help me out?

Thank you.
i will sort u stuff out m8.
i dont have any 1/43 scale models sou would have to give me all the sizes.
seing as u are so close to and iam always passing i can just pop them in when there done lol!!!!
i take it the van will be displayed at work . u should do a 1/18 transit to sit at your reception desk !!!
Old Jan 31, 2010 | 10:49 PM
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PHAT C how much did you get for your mk1 i bloody missed it.
It only went for £37 and it's going to Malta, second model I've sold this week going to Malta
Old Jan 31, 2010 | 11:16 PM
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i am seriously jealous i want them all lol
Old Jan 31, 2010 | 11:48 PM
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Originally Posted by roadstermatt
sorry petey but no

and you must have been studing thiose pics closely to see the s204
lol no worries, ii always scan the background of pics for interesting cars
youve got a hell of a collection, should get some pics of everything, seen some awesome cars in the background before lol
Old Jan 31, 2010 | 11:56 PM
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roy what parts you missing for the sand scorcher as i have some spares!
i still have a few nitro cars-
2 x kyosho pure 10 4wd gp spiders (nitro)
1 x kyosho super ten 4wd (custom genral lee charger nitro)
1 x traxxas 1/10 aston martin (110 mph+ nitro)
1 x 1/8 tamiya tgx calsonic skyline (race tuned 3 speed gearbox 135mph+ nitro) rare as fook now
also have a small scale full 8 channel indoor helicopter.
had a couple of planes but sold them because i had no where to keep them.
got a load of spares for the cars somewhere
Old Feb 1, 2010 | 12:05 AM
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Originally Posted by thebigmacmoomin
Hope its for 4, but seems too cheap realy. Will see .
andy i emailed the company earlier and just got a reply, its one wheel and tire so you might wanna order another two.
i asked them to cancel mine and theyve refunded straight away, cant complain with that
Old Feb 1, 2010 | 11:20 AM
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Originally Posted by escortnutter
roy what parts you missing for the sand scorcher as i have some spares!
i still have a few nitro cars-
2 x kyosho pure 10 4wd gp spiders (nitro)
1 x kyosho super ten 4wd (custom genral lee charger nitro)
1 x traxxas 1/10 aston martin (110 mph+ nitro)
1 x 1/8 tamiya tgx calsonic skyline (race tuned 3 speed gearbox 135mph+ nitro) rare as fook now
also have a small scale full 8 channel indoor helicopter.
had a couple of planes but sold them because i had no where to keep them.
got a load of spares for the cars somewhere

wel its got loads missing mate,i didnt look after it wen was younger 7 have robbed parts of it for others
sounds like you got a good collection
them speeds are bet you need a good run to use them
Old Feb 1, 2010 | 11:22 AM
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Originally Posted by longdog
I'll swop it for my mk1. Then sell it to Petey.lol
lol not bad idea mate but i fancy doin this scoobie as its different from just doin fords .
Old Feb 1, 2010 | 02:22 PM
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Originally Posted by RAPID 3DR
lol not bad idea mate but i fancy doin this scoobie as its different from just doin fords .
No worrys mate, Its on e-bay now.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/mk1-Ford-Escor...item3efc858b46
If any one make's me an offer, i'll take it off.
Old Feb 1, 2010 | 03:07 PM
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ive just sprayed my bumpers for my escort rs turbo cab ive just got to ebay the decals now.
Old Feb 1, 2010 | 03:44 PM
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just brought my rs turbo decals of model motorvations.

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Old Feb 1, 2010 | 04:05 PM
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i keep messing my mk1 up i cant spray for shit and its annoying me anyone any good on here?
Old Feb 1, 2010 | 04:17 PM
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PETE
i contacted the seller of them rc wheels and asked is it a set of 4 or a single wheel.
he replied quickly but its 1 wheel .
anyhow a set of 4 still only costs £10 so i might go for a set as well, nice design in picture.



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