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my two kids need to practice their reading. so yesterday we adjourned to the study and while they took turns reading me Fantastic Mr Fox I did this, as I listened. as it came out of the packet   an hour or so later, with some Hotwheels rims pillaged from the box of bits, I had this    |
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MK2VR6
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Jan 30, 2012 21:48:05 GMT
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That's fappin' ace. Does it roll on those rims?!
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Jan 30, 2012 21:52:03 GMT
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unfortunately not, I had to shorten the axles to get them to fit into the body.
so I just superglued the wheels onto the shortened axles then glued them onto the new chassis I built out of some 2mm thick card.
I think if id spent more time I could have got it rolling though.
I wasnt concentrating properly cos I was enjoying the story. ;D
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;D that's ace ;D
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Jan 31, 2012 21:13:09 GMT
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Good stuff.
Must get on with my lowered Lego VW Camper....
Mark
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Loving that!!
I restore vintage Matchbox cars in my spare time but alway overlook the new castings,
I think i might take a better look next time i`m in Asda,
Is the new floor you made Plasticard or something?? (A piccie of te underside would be nice)
Cheers
Adrian
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Sorry to Hijack but you`ve inspired me to try my hand at modifying 1/64 scale ;D I started with a 50p Charity shop Transit van, I removed the roof beacon (still got to fill the holes in the roof) Its only in mockup stage at the moment but is fitted with gold 5 spokes from a Hotwheels car and lowered as far as i can go without the chassis dragging to much Cheers Adrian     |
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Feb 11, 2012 19:49:36 GMT
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nice work adrian. id be tempted to see if i could rub the sign writing off with a cotton bud and some T cut, detailing the lights and such then leaving it as is. as for the chassis of my bus, i made a fresh one from some thick card i had lying around. il get some pics up when i get chance. I'm currently sourcing bits to use to mod a matchbox cadillac. struggling to find suitable rims. il post pics once its done. |
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Feb 11, 2012 20:46:23 GMT
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Cool conversions guys.
Everything has potential.
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Feb 11, 2012 20:47:17 GMT
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Top work,wonder if the base from the early '70s Matchbox Camper would fit,may give you more scope for axles.  |
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Feb 11, 2012 22:22:56 GMT
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I'm currently sourcing bits to use to mod a matchbox cadillac. struggling to find suitable rims. il post pics once its done. I know what you mean, Nice rims for 1/64 scale are almost impossible to get,I think the Hotwheels range has the best choice and Asda sell the cars for a £1 so worth a look. As for the paint work i put the shell in a caustic soda bath tonight so will have to paint it now,  Cheers Adrian |
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Feb 19, 2012 17:06:43 GMT
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Feb 19, 2012 17:57:57 GMT
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haha, they're awesome, love the caddy, I'm going to reside to the spare room shortly while the mrs watches dancing on ice,
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Love the caddy. I have a black Mercedes 300TE wagon done in the exact same pose!
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to get the decals of use sally hansen nail varnish remover, works on my 1/18th scale models so should work on these
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Feb 22, 2012 11:35:56 GMT
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Hi Tony
Loving the Cadillac,
On youtube theres a video how to make them actually hop with a micro motor and some paperclips
Well worth a look,I`m trying to source a micro motor now
Cheers
Adrian
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Feb 22, 2012 17:50:44 GMT
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Cadillac is awesome! Never thought of that! I have a lovely impala that might get the treatment!
I have an RC car lowrider that does all the dancing from the remote!
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