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Paul L 4th December 2013 20:19

Links to useful info for Tribute builders...
 
Introduction:
This is an attempt to pull lots of useful information into a single thread.
The content of this thread has already been edited and changed a few times.
One reason is trying to keep up with the ever increasing Tribute range.
The other is a Forum limit on the number of photos that can be included per post.
So you will have to work your way through both pages to see all the build threads.

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Tribute Automotive
Hurst Garage
Hurst Moreton
Dorset
DT2 8RA

www.tributeautomotive.com

The two key men at Tribute are:
- Chris ( Forum username = Tribute Automotive )
- Dan ( Duracell )

http://i1148.photobucket.com/albums/...psb6442f7c.jpg

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Current Kits - Background/Development Threads:
These threads show you how the various kits were developed.

MX250 - Mazda MX5 based hard top - Mk1 Thread & Mk2 Thread

http://i1046.photobucket.com/albums/...loweredsss.jpg

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MX250C - Mazda MX5 based soft top - Thread Here

http://i1046.photobucket.com/albums/...e/IMG_2080.jpg

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A352 - Spitfire/Herald based - Thread Here

http://i1046.photobucket.com/albums/...e/IMG_1703.jpg

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Jag D Type - No particular base car - More details on the A352 thread listed above.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...psf0728bd7.jpg

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Z300S - BMW Z3 based soft top - Thread Here

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-n...420_113759.jpg

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Kobra - BMW Z3 based soft top - Thread Here

http://i1046.photobucket.com/albums/...ps0c0b29ed.jpg

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250 SWB Coupe - BMW Z3 based hard top - Thread Here

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h1...pscczpruym.jpg

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250 SWB Convertible (Kalifornia) - BMW Z3 based soft top - Thread Here

http://i1046.photobucket.com/albums/...psysueglsh.jpg

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Microplas Mistral - Spitfire/Herald etc based - Latest Here & More Background Here

http://i1046.photobucket.com/albums/...aneMistral.jpg

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MRS200 - Toyota MR2 Mk3 based kit - Thread Here

http://i1046.photobucket.com/albums/...psc0473d5d.jpg

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The Newport - 2CV based '50s Racer - Thread Here

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...ps11ec9a33.jpg

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Future Kits:

Miglia Speedster - Triumph Herald based (with Spitfire based option TBC) - News Here

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/Mu...g=w777-h583-no

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See Post #28 for other kits currently under development

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Other Information
( Sorry this section needs to be updated. )

MX250 Build Manual & Parts Supplier Guides
- http://www.madabout-kitcars.com/foru...ead.php?t=3943

Info on Wheels
- http://www.madabout-kitcars.com/foru...ead.php?t=4057

Painting Tips
- http://www.madabout-kitcars.com/foru...ead.php?t=4245
- http://www.madabout-kitcars.com/foru...ead.php?t=4447

Paint Colours
- http://www.madabout-kitcars.com/foru...ead.php?t=4614

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Thread Guide:
Scroll down to the following Posts to find more photos and links to build threads.

Post #12 - MX250

Post #14 - MX250 & MX250C Convertible

Post #15 - MX250 & MX250C Convertible

Post #18 - A352

Post #20 - D Type

Post #21 - Kobra

Post #22 - Z300S

Post #23 - 250 SWB Convertible

Post #24 - 250 SWB Coupe

Post #25 - 250 SWB Coupe

Post #26 - Kobra

Post #27 - Other useful links

Post #28 - Kits currently under development

Post #29 - MRS200

Post #30 - 250 SWB Coupe

JG 4th December 2013 22:06

Nice Post Paul. Have made it a sticky

John

Tribute Automotive 6th December 2013 21:45

Paul,

What can I say other than thank you so much for doing such a great job, one which I should have done a long time ago.

Thanks again.

Regards Chris

Patton 16th February 2014 10:03

The List
 
Chris, on the forum some where you had a list of all your works any chance of repeating it here yer I know I've plenty to be getting on with, seeyou soon, Pat

Tribute Automotive 16th February 2014 11:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by Patton (Post 52450)
Chris, on the forum some where you had a list of all your works any chance of repeating it here yer I know I've plenty to be getting on with, seeyou soon, Pat

I can't remember where that was Pat, but fear not the new and improved Tribute website is on it's way very soon.....

Hammy 23rd April 2014 22:38

Z3
 
Any links to Z3 strip tips? Cheers a good sticky for Tribute builds mate

blueface 4th June 2014 13:18

Would be be feasible/possible to create a list of parts needed and where best to buy for the kits?

Maybe builders could chip in where they have purchased from and even give tips on what NOT to buy!

I'm going down the cobra route so if anyone has bought bits and pieces for theirs maybe they could point me in the right direction (side vents, hinges, headlights and rims etc..)

Car builder solutions and Europa seem like the biggest players.

(Z3 stripping tips would be great too!)

linds999 18th August 2014 23:13

Hi
 
Hi found links great a lot of useful info me and my dad are doing one each he hard top me convertible we are moving any one got some hints please to help we are unable to get headlight bucket in due to lack of space at car front from car existing structure
thanks

fatbloke 19th August 2014 15:48

I had to cut away some of the front crash protector and some small bits of steel under the head light mounts (I was working on a MK2). Take a look at what is fouling and grind it out bit by bit until the lights will go in. As long as you don't cut out anything structural you should be okay.

Drummajor 19th August 2014 19:54

I cut away some of the plastic bucket too .

Danny_HUFC 20th August 2014 11:21

I cut the back of the plastic light bucket.

Paul L 21st September 2014 06:27

Tribute MX250

Slangenracing - Andreas
( Build Thread Here )

http://i998.photobucket.com/albums/a...ps545d4af5.jpg

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TheLaughingCow - Martyn
( Build Thread Here )

http://i779.photobucket.com/albums/y...ps491e537e.jpg

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Chargerstang - Heinrich
( Build Thread Here )

http://i1217.photobucket.com/albums/...607_205839.jpg

http://i1217.photobucket.com/albums/...ate12-6-13.jpg

http://i1217.photobucket.com/albums/...ilhelmabad.jpg

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Peepsy
( Build Thread Here )

http://i1253.photobucket.com/albums/...psb33902b1.jpg

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williammcloughlin
( See Post #14 for earlier colour scheme. )

http://i1162.photobucket.com/albums/...58052781_n.jpg

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grayone - Grahame
( Build Thread Here )

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-T...o/%2524_57.JPG

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-r...o/%2524_57.JPG

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Mark87

http://i1375.photobucket.com/albums/...ps2dfc8c33.jpg

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More MX250 & MX250C photos in Posts #14 & #15 below.

seanick 23rd September 2014 00:01

Thanks Paul, I don't know how you do it! (no, I really don't!!) N

Paul L 23rd September 2014 06:55

Tribute MX250

SeaNick
( Build Thread Here )

http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/g...psa1c6425c.jpg

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andysharrock
( Build Thread Here & Here )

http://www.madabout-kitcars.com/foru...6&d=1424196200

http://www.madabout-kitcars.com/foru...9&d=1424196200

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Hammy
( Build Thread Here )

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Jones
( Build Thread Here )

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ned

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williammcloughlin - Earlier colour scheme.
( See Post #12 for current style. )

http://i1046.photobucket.com/albums/...kupstripes.jpg


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Tribute MX250C (Convertible)

Drummajor
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Tony T
( Build Thread Here )

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Fat Bloke - With MX5 Hardtop
( Build Thread Here )

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More MX250 in Post #15 below.

Paul L 23rd September 2014 06:55

Tribute MX250

Unknown:

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-e...o/%2524_57.JPG

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-l...o/%2524_57.JPG

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-0...o/%2524_57.JPG

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-j...o/%2524_57.JPG

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Unknown:

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-x...o/%2524_57.JPG

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TynoPrime
( Build Thread Here )

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Nick - Build Thread Here

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/9X...C=w648-h864-no

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306 Craig - Build Thread Here

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Belgian2b - Build Thread Here

http://www.madabout-kitcars.com/foru...7&d=1479927363

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3148markc - Build Thread Here

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/Lv...Q=w479-h639-no

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Taz - Build Thread Here

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aofb - Build Thread Here

http://www.madabout-kitcars.com/foru...3&d=1493151752

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Tribute MX250C

Insurance Guru - Build Thread Here
( Note: Adam’s car is on the left, with DrumMajor’s (his dad) on the right. )

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mazdaraznataz - Build Thread Here

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Drummajor 23rd September 2014 16:09

http://i1275.photobucket.com/albums/...ps8fb895d1.jpg

mobilerobbie 21st December 2014 15:09

my Kobra
 
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Paul L 18th February 2015 07:50

Tribute A352

Tribute Automotive
( Build Thread Here ) - Note: This is the original development car.

http://i1046.photobucket.com/albums/...e/IMG_1701.jpg

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Scottie22 - Note this is a unique XKSS replica built using an A352 kit as the starting point.
( Build Thread Here )
( On The Road Thread Here )

http://i928.photobucket.com/albums/a...psuv6khjij.jpg

http://i928.photobucket.com/albums/a...psijohqcux.jpg

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Pantoune
( Build Thread Here )

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...ps968a96ae.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...ps09558b79.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...ps11712656.jpg

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Maik Groen
( More Photos Here )

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-X...eplica__06.jpg

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Mr Christmas
( More Photos Here )

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Patton
( Build Thread Here )

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Deggsy
( Build Thread Here )

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Mick O’Malley - Build Thread Here

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scimjim 14th March 2015 08:23

Found an excellent site for Z3s and thought I'd share it - there are some important bits to look for when selecting a donor, from the well publicised VANOS & Nikasil on certain engines to the less well known diff mount cracking: https://zroadster.org/articles/?cate...z3-wiki&id=274

Paul L 6th May 2015 07:58

Tribute D Type

Unfortunately, the following cars do not have their own build threads.

There are more photos of them under construction in the A352 development thread (Here).

Patoune

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...ps34c82b09.jpg

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Patoune

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...ps4fcb658a.jpg

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