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http://www.pngclub.com/forum/showthread.php?t=65150
Found this while being generally bored. lol
I've actually nearly finished my set since this, I got a refound urge to get them done after the most recent thread. The only problem I'm having is that when sanding them down the filler sands down quicker than the plastic leaving a visable line when painted.
Anyone else got or in the process of making a set?
use a sanding block.. or just a piece of wood with some sanding paper taped/stapeld/glue'd/welded to it.
I cheated and used an Orbital Sander, hense the line but I'm intending to use these as templates for a Fibre glass mould. These should be tidier and easily rubbed down evenly if needed.
Any pics dod, id sooo love to have a set of these but really dont have the patience to sit down and mke them tbh lol
I have a few phone pics but no card reader to retrieve them from. Hopefully tonight.
loggyboy
28-08-08, 12:22 PM
try a different brand of filler, something thats not 'easy sand' or quick drying.
Whoaahh
memories
The OP of the link you posted was one of my best mates who died last year.
Ah thats terrible mate, sorry to hear that.
Tis ok, was his own stupid fault
Still, life goes on
Loggy, its ok, the line is only visable when painted so when the FG Copys are made it'll be more gradule and not as notable. Primer might even bring it out.
loggyboy
28-08-08, 12:53 PM
yeah, i found that when adapting my stereo mount for the lexus, i did loads of coats of primer then wet and dry'd it down to as even as pos.
loggyboy
28-08-08, 12:54 PM
Whoaahh
memories
The OP of the link you posted was one of my best mates who died last year.
Was it a guy called shaun? i think theres a memorial cruise coming up for him.
Yeah it was, ill be there mate
Was one of my very besties! Silly boy
Basically, he used to be in the air force with me.
Left the RAF as he decided it wasnt for him, moved back home to his family and struggled to find work.
Fell in with the wrong crowd, ended up dating an ex heroin addict, and using soft drugs.
Found dead in her bed, by her daughter, after OD'ing on her Methadone that she had left in the house, that she no longer used.
Poor kid, such a kind and gentle lad and so much wasted potential.
Jesus thats rough, but easy enough to happen as well. RIP.
Wow thats really harsh, mate i feel for ya thats such a waste poor lad!
vaughanmc
28-08-08, 04:32 PM
Fibreglass mould sounds the game mate
I'd take a set if your selling them :)
I might Mass Produce them actually, 80000000 Yen sound alright? lol
vaughanmc
28-08-08, 05:17 PM
lol Aye but what is that in normal money ?
Ok, just finished a set so Happy Days. They're not perfect but they fit nicely and will suit the Fibreglass moulds which means they can be tidied a bit more when finished.
I painted them Green as it was the only paint I had in the garage at the time, note the line I mentioned above, and yes theres runs in the paint etc but thats because YOU TOUCH YOURSELF AT NIGHT!!!
Enjoy and comments welcome.
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y92/Dods1/30082008005.jpg
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y92/Dods1/30082008004.jpg
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y92/Dods1/30082008003.jpg
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y92/Dods1/30082008002.jpg
Get a decent cam,Lol.
But they look quite good, nice work :)
vaughanmc
30-08-08, 10:45 PM
Start selling them - I'd have a set from you :)
Get a decent cam,Lol.
But they look quite good, nice work :)
NO, they show up too many imperfections. lol
Cheers for the replys lads, I dotn want to flood the market with them, so I'm thinking of making 4 sets to sell and have another few sets for myself but it all depends on the Fibreglass man. I'll keep you all posted.
First dibs on a for sale set matey???
Accepted.
Price is 3 Wise Virgins and 1 Bag of Supplies.
lol
If thats something I can get locally, consider them in the post to you
Pistol Pete
31-08-08, 12:04 AM
Look like a good set of stubbies there! Do you have to mod the original glass aswell?
vaughanmc
31-08-08, 09:14 AM
I'd like a set as well mate if you can, you have PM :)
PM Recieved and replied to.
Pete, yeah you need to more or less Half the Glass and the back plate the glass sits on. I need to get some proper stuff for shaping the glass now to leaveit perfect.
Tidy Max
31-08-08, 02:09 PM
haha about 3p!
vaughanmc
31-08-08, 02:10 PM
Replied to your PM Dod :)
All pms Replied to. Love you all.:D
vaughanmc
31-08-08, 10:22 PM
:) Nice one
That its gonnamake a pair...
You're going to make a pair? Ok, best tip for it, but an electric orbital sander FTW.
craig green
01-09-08, 01:13 PM
Good effort Dod.
hybridturbo
01-09-08, 04:44 PM
Yeh niceone if i had a nova i would have a set them make some carbon covers like Fearless's
Ah yeah, the carbon mirrors are the sex. Miles off what I could manage though.
Pm me if you do produce them and I'll give you what you want for them, I'm having problems locating your original form of payment so sterling will have to do
vaughanmc
09-09-08, 09:58 PM
How are these getting on Dod, any progress ?
Any idea of a price also ?
LOL, not a think done since mate. Need to get the finger out this weekend.
vaughanmc
10-09-08, 07:54 AM
Nice one mate PM me once you sort out a price :)
Can you do me a favour and torture me with the promise of money tomorrow evening please, that way it'll motivate me and I'll get them to the fibre glass man.
vaughanmc
10-09-08, 04:15 PM
lol OK then
Hopefully they shouldn't be too costly though ?
Come on dod cos you will have an order for some waiting here with me
You after a set as well Spud? I was intending on 4 sets for sale, you're number 5 but I love you so much man, I'll make a 6th set. X
Aw youre such a sweetheart thanking you:thumb:
my effort, made them 2 years ago and still havnt fitted them
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j307/t1mmmmy/novapics044.jpg
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j307/t1mmmmy/novapics045.jpg
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j307/t1mmmmy/novapics043.jpg
vaughanmc
05-10-08, 09:47 AM
They look good mate, is that the size difference between shorty mirrors and originals ?
yeah obviously its up to you how "stubby" you make them, i wanted to mod them but keep them a bit funtional, lol
vaughanmc
05-10-08, 09:59 AM
lol Fair play
I wasn't sure if there was a set size or not - Those bigger ones do look smart:)
cheers, first attempt and they turned out real well. just need to start the rest of the car and then maybe just maybe ill get to use them lol
vaughanmc
05-10-08, 10:14 AM
lol Aye, let me know if you want to sell them as well :)
no probs, not likely though lol. make some
vaughanmc
05-10-08, 10:18 AM
Wouldn't know where to start, can't plastic weld either lol
Wouldn't know where to start, can't plastic weld either lol
lol, neither can i, pretty handy with a hack saw and some p40 though,
vaughanmc
05-10-08, 10:29 AM
lol I could have a go at the cover part but would be lost with the actual case thing and then the glass
for glass get some cut like i did, the case is the easy part its the cover thats the most time consuming. i did have some wip pics but i dont seem to be able to find them
vaughanmc
05-10-08, 10:47 AM
Ahh if you can find them post them up :)
Would be greatly appreciated
will do mate, its been such a long time ago i think i prefer the manta mirrors now lol
vaughanmc
05-10-08, 10:52 AM
lol Shorty mirrors FTW
how much are those manta items, might get a pair so i can change depending on my mood lol
vaughanmc
05-10-08, 11:12 AM
Quite expensive I think...lol
how much are those manta items, might get a pair so i can change depending on my mood lol
I sold mine about 3years ago for about 70notes.
And I've not done anything with mine since. SOrry chaps!!
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