Are you madabout kit cars      
 "We've Got Kit Cars Covered" Information about Madabout-Kitcars.com Contact Madabout-Kitcars.com         Home of UK kit cars - madabout-kitcars.com Various kit car write ups All the latest kit car news Kit car related and general discussion

Search
Manufacturers
 Kit Cars
 Kit Car Data sheets
 Picture Gallery
SVA Knowledgebase
 Clubs & Communities
 Build cost estimator
 Kit cars for sale
 Knowledge Base 
 KitcarUSA.com
Classic-Kitcars.com
 

Go Back   Madabout Kitcars Forum > Search Forums
Reload this Page Search Results
FAQ Calendar Today's Posts Search

Page 1 of 2 1 2
Showing results 1 to 25 of 42
Search took 0.00 seconds. Search: Posts Made By: lancelot link
Forum: Sammio Builds and discussions 19th November 2017, 09:35
Replies: 3,355
Views: 859,644
Posted By lancelot link
That is a picture of it when it was in primer...

That is a picture of it when it was in primer .....
Forum: Sammio Builds and discussions 19th November 2017, 08:28
Replies: 3,355
Views: 859,644
Posted By lancelot link
DRIVE IT ...With all this mild weather , there's...

DRIVE IT ...With all this mild weather , there's no excuses ...only severe rain has ever stopped me driving these cars , you can put hats , gloves , coats etc on and they are quite cosy with a bit of...
Forum: Sammio Builds and discussions 18th November 2017, 19:52
Replies: 3,355
Views: 859,644
Posted By lancelot link
GREAT NEWS ....I do really like the look of your...

GREAT NEWS ....I do really like the look of your car Paul ...It would look perfectly at home amongst the pages of this new book ...
...
Forum: Sammio Builds and discussions 16th November 2017, 18:17
Replies: 3,355
Views: 859,644
Posted By lancelot link
Paul your car totally looks like an old Special...

Paul your car totally looks like an old Special from the 50's in that picture above ...well done , its come out rather well ...
Forum: Sammio Builds and discussions 3rd November 2017, 16:58
Replies: 3,355
Views: 859,644
Posted By lancelot link
I always prefer the painted headlight rims...

I always prefer the painted headlight rims ..looks more period to me ..less Cobra-esque , if you like ...yellow nose band looks great too ...

KEEP AT IT , NEARLY THERE AND ITS STILL MILD ENOUGH...
Forum: Sammio Builds and discussions 15th October 2017, 12:06
Replies: 3,355
Views: 859,644
Posted By lancelot link
Agreed , when you drive them , the last thing on...

Agreed , when you drive them , the last thing on your mind , is ''I hope no one notices the paint issues ...''
For what its worth , I actually like the paint finish , it looks in pictures like its...
Forum: Sammio Builds and discussions 2nd September 2017, 18:29
Replies: 3,355
Views: 859,644
Posted By lancelot link
I BET IT FELT GOOD PUTTING HER LIPSTICK ON...

I BET IT FELT GOOD PUTTING HER LIPSTICK ON ...It's amazing what a difference touches like that can make ...both to the look of the car and your morale ....nearly there ...
Forum: Sammio Builds and discussions 27th August 2017, 18:25
Replies: 3,355
Views: 859,644
Posted By lancelot link
What a difference a (warm) day makes ....

What a difference a (warm) day makes ....
Forum: Sammio Builds and discussions 5th July 2017, 21:21
Replies: 3,355
Views: 859,644
Posted By lancelot link
Flying Ants everywhere today Paul ...definitely...

Flying Ants everywhere today Paul ...definitely not an 'applying paint' day !
I agree with Molleur , step back and let it cure ...and refresh yourself ...

You are making progress , 2 steps...
Forum: Sammio Builds and discussions 25th June 2017, 19:49
Replies: 3,355
Views: 859,644
Posted By lancelot link
I think going back to work tomorrow could be the...

I think going back to work tomorrow could be the real perfect timing ...

If you have pretty much got a total coverage with minimal pickling ...I would take advantage of the work period and leave...
Forum: Sammio Builds and discussions 25th June 2017, 14:38
Replies: 3,355
Views: 859,644
Posted By lancelot link
Paul ..now you know the problem , you are on the...

Paul ..now you know the problem , you are on the home stretch really ...if you can flat back the pickling on the bonnet today and get a thin coat on tonight to dry overnight ...you are pretty much...
Forum: Sammio Builds and discussions 24th June 2017, 21:08
Replies: 3,355
Views: 859,644
Posted By lancelot link
Hopefully tomorrow is a dry , cooler day ..today...

Hopefully tomorrow is a dry , cooler day ..today in Dorset would have been perfect conditions for painting outside ...

I think you are making good ground ...I actually like the rubbed through ,...
Forum: Sammio Builds and discussions 22nd June 2017, 19:49
Replies: 3,355
Views: 859,644
Posted By lancelot link
THE WEATHER WAS DEFINITELY ON YOUR SIDE TODAY...

THE WEATHER WAS DEFINITELY ON YOUR SIDE TODAY ...Glad to see you are flatting back between coats ...and don't forget , when it comes to minor blemishes ....that's what period decals were invented for...
Forum: Sammio Builds and discussions 21st June 2017, 07:30
Replies: 3,355
Views: 859,644
Posted By lancelot link
I think leaving plenty of time between coats to...

I think leaving plenty of time between coats to dry is definitely the right approach ..this weather is a little against you , I feel as the paint will start to dry out as you apply it , but not dry...
Forum: Sammio Builds and discussions 20th May 2017, 08:35
Replies: 3,355
Views: 859,644
Posted By lancelot link
I can see why Jeffy Baby isn't keen , but I agree...

I can see why Jeffy Baby isn't keen , but I agree with Towed's comments above ...zeus fasteners ( probablie spellt rong ) would be the cleanest , easiest route to hold the top down , covered with a...
Forum: Sammio Builds and discussions 19th May 2017, 21:32
Replies: 3,355
Views: 859,644
Posted By lancelot link
Paul ..if you are set on using those latches...

Paul ..if you are set on using those latches ..put them as far apart as you can ...
Forum: Sammio Builds and discussions 8th May 2017, 20:53
Replies: 3,355
Views: 859,644
Posted By lancelot link
Agreed , the lid hasn't sealed properly or sat...

Agreed , the lid hasn't sealed properly or sat for a while ..it goes quite chewy after a while ......

Really would be better buying fresh ...
Forum: Sammio Builds and discussions 8th May 2017, 19:10
Replies: 3,355
Views: 859,644
Posted By lancelot link
If you have a Euro Car Parts near you , its a...

If you have a Euro Car Parts near you , its a little known fact but they do sell bodywork materials too ...

We got through over 40 tins whilst making the buck for the Formosa and I negotiated it...
Forum: Sammio Builds and discussions 6th March 2017, 20:12
Replies: 3,355
Views: 859,644
Posted By lancelot link
Which could be a bonus if you are going for...

Which could be a bonus if you are going for ''racetrack refugee found in a barn '' look !!
Forum: Sammio Builds and discussions 5th March 2017, 13:07
Replies: 3,355
Views: 859,644
Posted By lancelot link
Glad the car is getting regular use Paul ...they...

Glad the car is getting regular use Paul ...they are a blast to drive , whatever the weather ...

Have you given any thought to when you are going to paint her yet ?
Forum: Sammio Builds and discussions 28th January 2017, 21:40
Replies: 3,355
Views: 859,644
Posted By lancelot link
THAT'S GREAT Paul ...well done to you and...

THAT'S GREAT Paul ...well done to you and Roadster for putting that together ...

Owen looks like he had a good day too ... future Special builder , maybe ?
Forum: Sammio Builds and discussions 13th November 2016, 08:35
Replies: 3,355
Views: 859,644
Posted By lancelot link
Perfect day for Swordfish driving by the looks of...

Perfect day for Swordfish driving by the looks of it here ...
Forum: Sammio Builds and discussions 8th November 2016, 07:29
Replies: 3,355
Views: 859,644
Posted By lancelot link
Paul , sorry to hear about your neighbour ..glad...

Paul , sorry to hear about your neighbour ..glad to see the cars back out and about though ...

As well as following various builds on here and watching peoples cars progress ..I love the fact that...
Forum: Sammio Builds and discussions 30th October 2016, 12:00
Replies: 3,355
Views: 859,644
Posted By lancelot link
^^^^ what they said ....

^^^^ what they said ....
Forum: Sammio Builds and discussions 12th September 2016, 09:18
Replies: 3,355
Views: 859,644
Posted By lancelot link
EXCELLENT STUFF PAUL ....They become very...

EXCELLENT STUFF PAUL ....They become very addictive to drive don't they ?
Motorways not so enjoyable but side roads are fantastic fun ...

If you fancy driving it to Poole at some time in the...
Showing results 1 to 25 of 42
Page 1 of 2 1 2

 
Forum Jump

All times are GMT +0. The time now is 23:41.
Archive - Top

copyright © madabout-kitcars.com 2000-2024
terms and conditions | privacy policy