Ringo - I started off using the blue welder on the right as my mate lent it to me for my project.
It could cope with the welding work I needed, but started playing up when I was in the middle of my epic bulkhead repairs.
So I bought the red one on the left from Machine Mart as they had next day delivery (<£290).
If I wasn't in the middle of such a big job I'd have waited for a second hand one to come up on Ebay.
The new welder is great, easy for a novice like me to use and will do everything that I need for my build.
Note:
As I'm mentioned on my build, the new Ribble & Miglia kits do not need a fraction of the welding I've done.
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Originally Posted by Ringo Grumio
... I'm going to need to fabricate, which I enjoy...
... I'm also keen for any suggestions for to help with my kit car decisions. I'm initially swaying towards the newer donor car based kits, mx5, e36 etc due to reliability of donors and less fettling/reviving needed, but I'm open minded. Budgets are tight which makes the Sammio, Ribble and Tributes seem appealing...
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If you want to use a modern MX5 or Z3 as your donor car, then look no further than the kits Tribute have / are developing.
But to pick up on your point about enjoying fabricating, then the Ribble & Miglia kits might offer more opportunity to "play".
There seems to be a much wider variation in the way the Ribble & Miglia kits turn out.
However, if you want a quick build, keep what ever kit you choice as close to "standard" as possible.
Good luck, Paul.