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Old Feb 13, 2010 | 03:00 PM
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not ur fault pete,i aint bothered.yeah defo goin silver on this 1.

andy,im not goin to paint it,ive already got a queue of car's waiting to ave a lick a paint
Old Feb 13, 2010 | 03:00 PM
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Originally Posted by RAPID 3DR
i like these wheels do u recon they will suit my merc 190e as been after some wheels for that for ages?
Old Feb 13, 2010 | 04:09 PM
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this is my scoob collection so far

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more to come i think
Old Feb 13, 2010 | 05:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Fordmodelbuilder
This is the issue Jas's models in
just got my copy thats an impressive collection
Old Feb 13, 2010 | 06:45 PM
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nice collection there colin, you reckon you could lend dave or steve the spoiler off the 22b and get it cast for me? i want a 22b one for my type r lol
Old Feb 13, 2010 | 06:53 PM
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I'd like a 22b but the price they go for.
Petey i still can't decide whether to strip my white blobeye or hold out for another to come along to paint.
Old Feb 13, 2010 | 07:29 PM
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i wouldn't know how to get the spoiler off without breaking anything
Old Feb 13, 2010 | 07:37 PM
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anyone heard from Albo if his posted models today?
Old Feb 13, 2010 | 07:39 PM
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Originally Posted by PHAT C
i wouldn't know how to get the spoiler off without breaking anything
Risk breaking a 22b............noooooo
Old Feb 13, 2010 | 07:39 PM
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Originally Posted by PHAT C
i wouldn't know how to get the spoiler off without breaking anything
Duno if they are the same or not but my old solido scooby had the big spoiler and i had to open up the car then under neath was 2 screws holding the spoiler on but that was like Ł30 that's a big difference compared 2 the 22bs price????????????

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Old Feb 13, 2010 | 07:53 PM
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best left alone then as i know what im like lol
Old Feb 13, 2010 | 07:56 PM
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Originally Posted by PHAT C
anyone heard from Albo if his posted models today?
Not heard anything Colin.
Old Feb 13, 2010 | 08:04 PM
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Well here's my Mk2 escort, the wheels did look shit but i liked them on the car so i put them deeper in the arches and i think it looks really good now.
Before
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Old Feb 13, 2010 | 08:06 PM
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Got some more work done on my Slk amg today, should be done tomorrow. Need to choose some wheels tho.
Old Feb 13, 2010 | 08:08 PM
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Originally Posted by longdog
Got some more work done on my Slk amg today, should be done tomorrow. Need to choose some wheels tho.
What colour is it going?
Old Feb 13, 2010 | 08:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Fordmodelbuilder
Not heard anything Colin.
he has been on pf at 2.29pm today and i have asked him if he made it to the post office, i did notice he has changed his home page a bit and deleted some info
Old Feb 13, 2010 | 08:14 PM
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Originally Posted by model mad
What colour is it going?
The worst colour i've ever used, Its a crome/sliver paint. Am just loading some picks now.
Old Feb 13, 2010 | 08:24 PM
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Am never useing Plasti-kote paint ever agen. 4 times I've painted the car.

Old Feb 13, 2010 | 08:29 PM
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Originally Posted by petey.
nice collection there colin, you reckon you could lend dave or steve the spoiler off the 22b and get it cast for me? i want a 22b one for my type r lol
we need to get 1 sorted .
there must be something else similiar we could use to achieve the right look??
have u got anything similiar we could use??
Old Feb 13, 2010 | 08:33 PM
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Originally Posted by longdog
Am never useing Plasti-kote paint ever agen. 4 times I've painted the car.

Mate that looks really good well doneMake sure u will post some pics when its complete.
Old Feb 13, 2010 | 08:35 PM
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Originally Posted by model mad
Mate that looks really good well doneMake sure u will post some pics when its complete.
The door line are a bit out, the bumpers need painting agen!! Then wheels and thats it done.
Really dont know what wheels tho!
Old Feb 13, 2010 | 08:38 PM
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Originally Posted by longdog
The door line are a bit out, the bumpers need painting agen!! Then wheels and thats it done.
Really dont know what wheels tho!
Get some pics up of the wheels u have i might be able to help u pick them? or r u going to buy some?

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Old Feb 13, 2010 | 08:39 PM
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Originally Posted by model mad
Get some pics up of the wheels u have?
None that work with this need to buy some.
Old Feb 13, 2010 | 08:44 PM
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Originally Posted by longdog
None that work with this need to buy some.
Maybe something like RAPID 3DR's cause the merc is smooth and these look smooth? just a suggestion mate.

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Old Feb 13, 2010 | 08:45 PM
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Originally Posted by longdog
None that work with this need to buy some.
alpines like roy just got?
Old Feb 13, 2010 | 08:46 PM
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Originally Posted by model mad
Maybe something like these cause the cars smooth and these look smooth like what are on RAPID 3DR's escort Mk1 estate? just a suggestion mate.
Am going to be useing them on something else.

Mr Mentalistdave have you got anything?
Old Feb 13, 2010 | 09:16 PM
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Petey can u tell me what car u got your S2 back bumper of what RAPID 3DR has now got. Cheers
Old Feb 13, 2010 | 09:20 PM
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Originally Posted by longdog
Am going to be useing them on something else.

Mr Mentalistdave have you got anything?
erm i think u need some rims like the ones on roys beemer too.
i do have some still waiting for some tyres to arrive tho.
otherwise how abot a borbet style like what colin had on his beemer??
i will have a look trhough my wheels and see if i got something suitable.
Old Feb 13, 2010 | 09:23 PM
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Originally Posted by mentalistdave
erm i think u need some rims like the ones on roys beemer too.
i do have some still waiting for some tyres to arrive tho.
otherwise how abot a borbet style like what colin had on his beemer??
i will have a look trhough my wheels and see if i got something suitable.
Cheers mate. Just seen some on ebay, but there well to big.
I'll wait and see if you come up with anything.
Old Feb 13, 2010 | 09:23 PM
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what were the original wheels like??
maybe i could do a deep dish version if u send me them??
Old Feb 13, 2010 | 09:26 PM
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These.
Old Feb 13, 2010 | 09:27 PM
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Originally Posted by longdog
These.
perfect!!!
send me it and i will get to work...
Old Feb 13, 2010 | 09:56 PM
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I removed the rims from my Mk 1 Escort twin cam earlier & offered up the Rs 4 spokes,wow what a difference they make,just got to drill holes in the alloy off centre then glue them on,ill post some pics up tomorrow
Old Feb 13, 2010 | 10:49 PM
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just finished painting the stigs i got one for me and one for a mate did hiis first then i had an idea


some say there havee been loads of stigs on this form
but i havent seen one like my stig


which really is the 1st stig hope you like it though i would show him off with a bit of good old mark 2 action










with the pride & joy of my escort fleet


only down side is ive now goto buy another stig so i can have a white one as well

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Old Feb 13, 2010 | 11:12 PM
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Them stigs are cool as mate.
Old Feb 13, 2010 | 11:16 PM
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What paint did u use on the stigs I've got to do my one
Old Feb 13, 2010 | 11:32 PM
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Originally Posted by PHAT C
this is my scoob collection so far


more to come i think
That wagon is so cool. I keep going back to look at it.
Old Feb 14, 2010 | 12:05 AM
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Originally Posted by roadstermatt
just finished painting the stigs i got one for me and one for a mate did hiis first then i had an idea


some say there havee been loads of stigs on this form
but i havent seen one like my stig


which really is the 1st stig hope you like it though i would show him off with a bit of good old mark 2 action










with the pride & joy of my escort fleet


only down side is ive now goto buy another stig so i can have a white one as well
luk reely gud m8 but ya need to get yer sell some display cabbies as yur models & stuf ave loads ov dust! or get sum mr sheen out on em LOL!
Old Feb 14, 2010 | 12:53 AM
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Originally Posted by Fordmodelbuilder
Petey i still can't decide whether to strip my white blobeye or hold out for another to come along to paint.
just get it stripped! paintwork can be fixed if it goes wrong so dont worry

Originally Posted by PHAT C
i wouldn't know how to get the spoiler off without breaking anything
no worries dont blame you

Originally Posted by model mad
Petey can u tell me what car u got your S2 back bumper of what RAPID 3DR has now got. Cheers
was all mulliput mate just shaped it best i could, the front was off a 3dr sierra though

Originally Posted by mentalistdave
we need to get 1 sorted .
there must be something else similiar we could use to achieve the right look??
have u got anything similiar we could use??
im not sure, ill keep my eyes open but i dont have anything 22b style otherwise itd have already been sent a few months ago with the rest of my stuff.. although, i do have a few bits and bobs i dont need/want i could send and could try casting? incomplete wheel sets etc..
Old Feb 14, 2010 | 09:36 AM
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Originally Posted by diorama man



Blimey!!!! How long did that take to do and are you a saint? You have to be to have the paitents to do that!

Simply stunning work!

And Jason nike ive a question just for you!

Having seen Pf mag and your collection, i want to know the secret to stopping your missus from going mental at you for having so many model cars? Ive only around 30ish and my missus does nowt but moan when i even look at any more model cars nevermind buy one!



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