MiataMark
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bmcnut this is your fault Looked on the modelstore website at the Oxford diecast new releases, and there is another colour variant of the Maxi (still 1:76) so per-ordered that, no point just ordering one model though... I do like the Land Rover with the safari roof and the Aston looks much better in a darker colour. Better photos when I've rearranged my diorama' to suit 1/76.
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MiataMark
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mk1 Fiesta pipe up MiataMark
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Interesting to hear good things about deox gel, somebody else in the past said it was rubbish. for removable parts I've been using citric acid which works well. Will definitely be getting some Hydrate 80, when my pot of 40 year old kurust runs out...
Hope my recent 'restoration' work is to a better standard!
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MiataMark
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Well I was hoping to get it back today but there are delays getting the handbrake sorted (no issues, yet, just the garage is busy). Shame as I'm off on holiday next Friday so that'll be half of June wasted Many years ago I used to get tyres from the same place I suspect. ABC Tyres (now Wiltshire Tyres)? good prices and service been using them for about 25 years.
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MiataMark
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May 29, 2019 20:47:53 GMT
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and I thought my garage was in a mess
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MiataMark
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May 25, 2019 12:42:08 GMT
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That does look like quality work and its good that they let you look at it in progress .You can see its as good underneath where it counts as on top . At least you know its been done absolutely right and gives you piece of mind and something to show anyone if you sell it . They'll be sending me photos they've taken during the repair as well. The paint finish at the moment is just temporary, when finances have recovered I'll get them to paint it properly.
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MiataMark
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May 25, 2019 11:08:27 GMT
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You beat me to posting a picture of the Maxi, mine arrived this week (hope they do 1:43 version)... See my thread for some 1/76 (Oxford die-cast) models, mainly Land/Range Rovers e.g;
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MiataMark
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May 25, 2019 10:55:21 GMT
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Went and had another progress visit this morning, I had to buy tyres for the Disco from the same estate, it's nearly finished body wise. Both sides now fully welded up, they've used the whole sill panels, lower wing replaced, a splash of red spray paint. Wings will be primed (2 pack) and the sills fully waxoiled. Then it's off to have the handbrake sorted and I should get it back on June 1st (expect it to start raining from next weekend)! The slightly less pleasant part was getting the bill, this is after spending £400 on 4 tyres for the Disco, mumble, mumble, cough, £2,200 and that doesn't include the handbrake fix and I supplied most of the panels (good job SWMBO has just got a new horse that I paid for). I would thoroughly recommend Autocolour in Royal Wootton Bassett for any repairs modern or retro, may not be the cheapest but the quality and service is brilliant. Tell them I sent you, I might get a discount of the re-spray then.
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MiataMark
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WEEKENDER PHOTOS! MiataMark
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Great photos. When I was starting to drive a friend had an Imp Stiletto and I was driving a Renault R8 (rear engine for those that don't know), I was forever put off rear engined cars (including 911's, Alpine's etc, not that I could/can afford those). But seeing the pictures of the Imps (and the yoeddynz Datsun powered one) I wouldn't mind one. I particularly like the BMW engined, great colour.
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MiataMark
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May 22, 2019 18:25:31 GMT
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That marshal trying to recover his cone, probably more used to pulling multi-million pound Ferrari's out of the gravel.
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MiataMark
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Please add me to the list.
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MiataMark
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Re the gathering, me, me, me (well actually only one of me)
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MiataMark
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May 21, 2019 18:22:12 GMT
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FlickR and Photobucket limiting the photo usability probably hasn't helped. I haven't seen any restrictions using flickr (I do have a pro account).
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MiataMark
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May 21, 2019 18:20:59 GMT
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Yellow with white top for me. I actually like yellow & black though.
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MiataMark
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May 21, 2019 14:06:20 GMT
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I'm currently working from home, with 2 dogs snoring under the desk... and with no need of a door bell anytime somebody comes to the door they go mental (normally when I'm on a call).
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MiataMark
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May 20, 2019 15:12:38 GMT
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Listened to that with headphones, nice....
Don't know about chuckle verging on manic laugh!
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Nice pictures, that Renault 21 takes me back to when my manager at the time had a new one as a company car (I had a BX16v so some friendly french car rivalry took place).
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Progress report, visited the body-shop this morning. Initially greeted with you might not like what you're going to see! Actually the rust was about as bad as I expected and not as bad as some I've seen on here. So far they've pretty much finished the passenger side, putting in the sill and closing panels I supplied. On the drivers side they've cut a lot out and will need to put in the rear section of sill., Then put on some lower wings, the arches themselves are all good. Anyway some pictures... my_mx5_125 by Mark Palmer, on Flickr my_mx5_126 by Mark Palmer, on Flickr my_mx5_127 by Mark Palmer, on Flickr my_mx5_128 by Mark Palmer, on Flickr my_mx5_129 by Mark Palmer, on Flickr my_mx5_130 by Mark Palmer, on Flickr The standard of work looks really good, they normally work on Range Rovers, Jaguars etc, but normally have a 'classic' in the shop as well.
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May 12, 2019 14:27:04 GMT
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Nice Lotus Sunbeam (or whatever combination of Lotus, Sunbeam, Talbot... that one is).
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MiataMark
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I'm looking forward to getting it back, not in time for the weekender unfortunately. Had a quote for a respray as well, that's reasonable, so that might get done in the winter, need to find the brightest red I can (Ford Racing red looks good).
I'm, not allowed on Mum's net either...
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MiataMark
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May 11, 2019 11:44:07 GMT
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Due to lack of motivation and time, pressure from current workload, and pressure from SWMBO, the MX5 has gone...
... but only to the bodyshop/garage! The instructions are make it structurally sound (sills), sort out the handbrake and get it MOT'ed. Should have it back in a couple of weeks, it'll still look rubbish but will be a sound base to work on. Then I'll be able to use it through the summer before deciding what to do next. Just driving it for 5 mins this morning reminded me of why I want it back on the road.
The pressure from SWMBO was get it fixed or get rid, but also she wants to drive to work in it!
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