Boddney 162 Posted May 18, 2019 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin_Mc 411 Posted May 18, 2019 You bought a Lexus shell?! 😎 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Boddney 162 Posted May 28, 2019 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. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Busdriver 6209 Posted May 28, 2019 Is that an Anglia van in the background. That's really cool Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Boddney 162 Posted May 29, 2019 It is. It’s what shall I call a likeness of my wife’s work van. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Boddney 162 Posted August 9, 2019 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 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Boddney 162 Posted August 11, 2019 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. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin_Mc 411 Posted August 11, 2019 That looks brilliant 👍🏻 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Boddney 162 Posted August 15, 2019 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 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Boddney 162 Posted January 3, 2020 I’ve finished the van. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Boddney 162 Posted January 3, 2020 Next and last car on the fleet is my sons Focus ST with the old JPS theme. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Badcrumble 4204 Posted January 3, 2020 Have you got a bodyshell for the Focus? Would the Matrixline one work? The van looks ace! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Boddney 162 Posted January 3, 2020 13 minutes ago, Badcrumble said: Have you got a bodyshell for the Focus? Would the Matrixline one work? The van looks ace! Hi, yes I’ve got the shell. I’m just looking for a (cheap) TT-01 or a TL-01 chassis now. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Boddney 162 Posted January 26, 2020 It’s all underway. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Boddney 162 Posted February 16, 2020 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 1 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Superluminal 3750 Posted February 16, 2020 Did you explain to the nurse how it happened? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACCEL 2014 Posted February 17, 2020 i do not get hurt to often but when i do it's a doozey Oh Dear Heavenly Father heal this poor man's finger's thus to continue his build and pick thy nose Amen! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin_Mc 411 Posted February 17, 2020 That looks a bit stingy! The Focus is looking good, what shell is it? Pity about the decals right enough. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Boddney 162 Posted February 18, 2020 12 hours ago, Kevin_Mc said: That looks a bit stingy! The Focus is looking good, what shell is it? Pity about the decals right enough. 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 . 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin_Mc 411 Posted February 18, 2020 I figured that last night after a few Google image searches and couldn't resist buying one since I now have a 1:1 Focus. Not a 5-pot like your son's but still an ST. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Boddney 162 Posted February 19, 2020 That’s gotta be a fun car? What do they have, 170bhp? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin_Mc 411 Posted February 21, 2020 185bhp for the mk3 since it's a diesel. It pulls really well through the gears and is really tuneable. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites