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Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds

20th December 2016, 21:12

Replies: 360

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Posted By Roadster

Thanks Paul Every step is step forward even if...

Thanks Paul
Every step is step forward even if its only small progress.
I don't have the ability to work at home, I live in a flat so I appreciate Chris letting me work there.

The down side is a...

Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds

18th December 2016, 17:24

Replies: 360

From concept to reality

Views: 137,309

Posted By Roadster

Woke up this morning, dragged my son out of bed...

Woke up this morning, dragged my son out of bed and made the trip down to the workshop.
Its the last visit for 2016 and I was feeling pretty happy with my self knowing that in a couple of layers of...

Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds

30th October 2016, 12:45

Replies: 360

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Views: 137,309

Posted By Roadster

Zag im just concentrating on getting the front...

Zag im just concentrating on getting the front finished.
When I left last night and I was collecting my bits and pieces I looked at it and realised its really beginning to look something.
Sometimes...

Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds

30th October 2016, 10:34

Replies: 360

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Views: 137,309

Posted By Roadster

I went to see it - it was rough 1/4 inch think in...

I went to see it - it was rough 1/4 inch think in some places
Dimension wise it needed extending in length to make it fit the Z3 by about 4 inches but easy enough.
I agree I don't think it will end...

Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds

30th October 2016, 09:12

Replies: 360

From concept to reality

Views: 137,309

Posted By Roadster

Hey Jag did you buy that Daytona shell off ebay?

Hey Jag did you buy that Daytona shell off ebay?

Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds

29th October 2016, 21:24

Replies: 360

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Views: 137,309

Posted By Roadster

Ever wondered wondered what a concept coupe would...

Ever wondered wondered what a concept coupe would look like?

http://i1219.photobucket.com/albums/dd431/retroroadster/20161029_131734_resized_zpscaju7yvo.jpg...

Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds

29th October 2016, 21:20

Replies: 360

From concept to reality

Views: 137,309

Posted By Roadster

Its while since my last update. I have been...

Its while since my last update.
I have been working on the roof but the nights are getting dark and Im fighting the weather again.

Today I ventured down to the "Dream Factory" at the crack of...

Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds

27th September 2016, 19:02

Replies: 360

From concept to reality

Views: 137,309

Posted By Roadster

Work on the roof is progressing albeit slowly as...

Work on the roof is progressing albeit slowly as work and the weather are conspiring against me.
I have sorted the rubbers now so they seal against the windows and im happy to report it is once...

Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds

20th September 2016, 17:27

Replies: 360

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Views: 137,309

Posted By Roadster

Nice find Mr T I confess I hate chrome on...

Nice find Mr T
I confess I hate chrome on modern cars, but those bumpers look great on that.

Not a convincing replica but a pretty car none the less.

Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds

20th September 2016, 07:19

Replies: 360

From concept to reality

Views: 137,309

Posted By Roadster

I just spotted this build on Youtube. I...

I just spotted this build on Youtube.
I apologise for the annoying soundtrack but please bare with it.
Its a Z3 into the concept cobra that was an inspiration on the original concept.
I partly...

Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds

16th September 2016, 20:52

Replies: 360

From concept to reality

Views: 137,309

Posted By Roadster

Paul the red car in the background is a 5 year...

Paul the red car in the background is a 5 year old mx250 gto
I like the idea of the 3rd light in the spoiler - china has some very slim units now.

I hope its ready for summer 2017 and I can tag...

Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds

16th September 2016, 06:08

Replies: 360

From concept to reality

Views: 137,309

Posted By Roadster

That's a fair shout The Z300 boot lid doesn't...

That's a fair shout
The Z300 boot lid doesn't come with the hole cut so its an easy omission.

Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds

15th September 2016, 22:34

Replies: 360

From concept to reality

Views: 137,309

Posted By Roadster

A quick "paint" visualizer After the inverted...

A quick "paint" visualizer
After the inverted bumper is blended in

http://i1219.photobucket.com/albums/dd431/retroroadster/20160913_191201_zpspmkpwfuk.jpg...

Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds

14th September 2016, 15:47

Replies: 360

From concept to reality

Views: 137,309

Posted By Roadster

Its not such a far fetched idea Dsg posting the...

Its not such a far fetched idea
Dsg posting the Panzani rear reminded me how much I liked the xk180 and f type concept rear.
I wasn't going to go so wild and thought that just taking the oval to be...

Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds

13th September 2016, 23:08

Replies: 360

From concept to reality

Views: 137,309

Posted By Roadster

Thanks Paul The pics of your car out on the...

Thanks Paul
The pics of your car out on the road and the talks of possible forum gatherings are motivating me to get it done.
That and the good weather will be gone soon.
Its my Birthday so I...

Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds

9th September 2016, 22:47

Replies: 360

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Views: 137,309

Posted By Roadster

No reason at all Nick - I do like the S type...

No reason at all Nick - I do like the S type shape you suggested.

Danny - the elise lights are the same size as the fiat lamps I started with and they look too small.

Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds

9th September 2016, 09:33

Replies: 360

From concept to reality

Views: 137,309

Posted By Roadster

Another visualization This time replacing the...

Another visualization
This time replacing the round lamps for my chosen puma units and adding the hard top.
...

Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds

8th September 2016, 09:00

Replies: 360

From concept to reality

Views: 137,309

Posted By Roadster

Thanks Paul Mocked up a variant of DSG's...

Thanks Paul

Mocked up a variant of DSG's rear
Im not sure, I think I like it
Its a blend of the XK180/F concept and the Panzani.
The Panzani uses Alfa Mito rear lamps and for ease I've painted...

Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds

7th September 2016, 23:33

Replies: 360

From concept to reality

Views: 137,309

Posted By Roadster

Thanks DSG I like quite a lot of that, maybe...

Thanks DSG
I like quite a lot of that, maybe the number plate recess is too narrow and that's why it looks wide. The shape is hard to sketch

I did plan round rear lamps originally
But the...

Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds

6th September 2016, 22:23

Replies: 360

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Views: 137,309

Posted By Roadster

Your a bad man DSG I have seen this kit and I...

Your a bad man DSG
I have seen this kit and I do love the almost cartoon styling....

Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds

2nd September 2016, 18:20

Replies: 360

From concept to reality

Views: 137,309

Posted By Roadster

I had a quick google but not much came up, but I...

I had a quick google but not much came up, but I like the shaped plate idea and im sure there was a model with an oval shaped number plate.

Food for thought.

Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds

1st September 2016, 22:33

Replies: 360

From concept to reality

Views: 137,309

Posted By Roadster

You know me Red Its getting easier now its...

You know me Red
Its getting easier now its stopped fighting me.

So do I gut the oval recess for the licence plate?

Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds

1st September 2016, 17:18

Replies: 360

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Views: 137,309

Posted By Roadster

Thanks Danny I always liked the work you did on...

Thanks Danny
I always liked the work you did on the Kobra.

Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds

1st September 2016, 08:10

Replies: 360

From concept to reality

Views: 137,309

Posted By Roadster

The rear will get worked on soon. The diffuser...

The rear will get worked on soon.
The diffuser outline will be shaped, the corners rounded similar to the front lower air intake.

The centre finned area will remain largely untouched and will end...

Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds

31st August 2016, 21:47

Replies: 360

From concept to reality

Views: 137,309

Posted By Roadster

Thanks DSG the diffuser looks good. Its kind...

Thanks DSG the diffuser looks good.
Its kind of what I was aiming for.
They are expensive secondhand especially as I would have to chop it up to fit the radius

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