Boddney

Thanks guys that helps a lot. One more though. Even thought the wheels will flex, I really don’t like the yellow. What kind of paint would they need?

Hi everyone, I’m a bit thick when it comes to different plastics and the correct paint. I know a clear body needs a PS paint and a Kamtec banger needs a TS paint but that’s really about it. So question, wheels, petrol cans etc on a Holiday Buggy. What plastics are they and what paint do I use? If the answer comes back say, acrylic, is that PS, TS, automotive car paint or what? I don’t know why but all the variables just seem to baffle me and I can never seem to get it. Any help appreciated. Bod

That’s not sad mate! I like doing my replicas.

I’m looking forward to seeing your Matrixline. Are you doing something different or doing a reproduction of yours? (Even though it’s a Mk3)

That’s gotta be a fun car? What do they have, 170bhp?

It’s a Matrixline shell. It’s the only decent Focus Mk2 shell I could find. I’ve changed the spoiler from how it’s meant to be to how I like it. Luckily I’m not using those light decals .

Well it’s coming along nicely. I absolutely love the paint. I did 2 coats of flake first (PS-53) and then several coats of black (PS-5) The pictures don’t do the colour of the flakes any favours but it’s probably going to be better in the sunshine. Anyway, here’s the pictures. At this point there was a little mishap. Don’t look if you’re squeamish. A slice right down to the bone and LOADS of blood so a trip to A&E was needed and they were fantastic. Nice bit of plastic surgery, x-rayed and all bandaged up in just 2 hours. All power to the NHS. I did this whilst cutting off the body posts with a brand new blade. What a stupid mistake. So I carried on anyway. The decals did a great job of hiding my terrible my masking/stripping. I had to adjust the roof spoiler as it wasn’t designed to be in that position or look like that. I smoked the windows and lights and fitted the light buckets painted on the back in silver. The masking on the fog lights is still on as I’m going the full 9 yards on this one and fitting LEDs. Back end ready for the big ‘ol exhaust tips and the front is getting an intercooler. I have to say that I’m glad I’m not using the tail light decals. They’re not a good match and pretty poor quality. Anyway, just mirrors, LEDs, exhaust and intercooler to go. Bod

It’s all underway.

Hi, yes I’ve got the shell. I’m just looking for a (cheap) TT-01 or a TL-01 chassis now.

Next and last car on the fleet is my sons Focus ST with the old JPS theme.

I’ve finished the van.

Well I changed the lights. These look much better. And I got my 1:1 back from the paint detailers so here are the side by side pictures

Pretty much done. I think I’ll take the dark window film off in the future and spray tint from the inside as the film is useless and bubbly. I also hate the front light decals so they’ll be off and done from inside. Other than that, with some optional extra mirrors and a shark fin all painted black, here she is. My 1:1 Lexus is being paint detailed this week and once it’s done I’ll do the side by side shot.

I’ve had a chance to do a bit more on the Lexus in the last few days. As always there’s a special picture just for @Jason1145 More to follow soon. This needs to get done as there is much in the queue. Bod

It is. It’s what shall I call a likeness of my wife’s work van.

One thing is for sure, it doesn’t fit on a TL01😂

I got a pair of TL01 chassis for the Lexus. The one with the running gear fitted was broken right across the front gearbox so I stripped it, cleaned everything and rebuilt it back up on the good chassis. Sourced some nice wheels from and tyres from the Republic. We’re good to go with the next shell. Good luck to the front splitter.

Oh wow. Well done fella, it worked. Thanks buddy.

Testing

Thanks Barney, well that’s just pants. I don’t use a PC, I’m an iPad person.☹️

Hi all, I’ve done a search on here and can’t find the answer I’m looking for. How do you post a picture directly from Flickr? I’ve tried all sorts of ways but it only ever pastes the link. What am I missing? Thanks gang, Bod

Oh **** and blast. I’ve already cut the arches but haven’t got a chassis yet. That may be where my problem lies. My Anglia van body doesn’t fit on my short M-06. I’m hoping an M-03 maybe better?

I have indeed

I only asked the question as I heard that a Kamtec banger body will fit a shortened M-03 chassis. I’m not too sure it will as there’s a 3mm discrepancy according to my research.

Thanks all. I have more of the fleet on the go now but still haven’t got round to setting up a picture hosting account so can’t yet post up any pictures. Follow the thread and when I’ve done it you’ll see. cheers Bod