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Oh my god. I've not been on mcm for ages and I pop in and see the snowball is on the move. I'm NEVER going away again lol. Can't wait to see pics.

Hi all I know this is a diecast but I did this as a break from the plastic. It started life as a rally escort cosworth I then stripped it repainted it matt black redone the interior flocked the floor removed the passenger light to make airflow easier for the engine. And here she is now ready for a blast around the track at the weekend

Finished and under glass

Looking good am following this for sure.

That's ace. Just take it easy. And ask for help from the family and friends they are needed in times like this. Our thoughts are with u.

Seeing as how everybody is posting why they got in to the game. Here's my story. I told u why I build. I've only been building for 2 years. I've always liked cars as far back as I can remember my most vivid memory is of me and my mate playing with what I think must of been about 1/12 or 1/16 general lee on my neighbours well. We would make jumps for it. It was diecast and man that got some abuse lol. So when I got a job (at 15) I bought a cheap mini (old style) and we used to rag it round the farmers field. It was just 5 minute walk away. So when I turned 17 passed my driving test. Bought a road legal car. And from then the cars have just come and gone 35 in total and I'm 32 years old. My favourite car being a Tuscan grey Renault 5 gt turbo. (not to be confused with a turbo 2) it was a machine 1.4 turbo'd engine, which the previous owner had spent a small fortune on. This car was amazing it was small but extremely fast. It would keep up with a scooby wrx. The car was my pride and joy. But it came to a sad end. After only owning the car for 5 days, some twat in a 4x4 nailed right into me. Luckily the car was fitted with full harness seat belts. I was unhurt but my pride and joy written off. fast forward ten years and I'm hoping I can recreate my pride and joy in either a model kit. Or simply modify a diecast. I only got into models by chance as I used to be an rc man. And while I was on the rc forums I spotted this forum and thought I'd pop In for s look. Seen some awesome cars and thought I'd give it a bash. That was 2 years ago in November, look now I sold all my rc stuff, converted my tool shed in to a "man cave" and have a loft full of unbuilt kits. So my thanks goes out to gregg for having this site. I wouldn't have this amazing hobby without spotting this place. And thanks also for the builders like rommell who not only build amazing models. But also help out the noobies like me

This is my bench I know it's Tuesday but it's been like this over the weekend from left to right Volvo globetrotter I broke while taking it apart, then it's a scania "cool fruits" cab dark blue, then a scania ?????? Light blue. In the corner is a merc recovery truck, then a eddie stobbart. All in need of restoration. Then there's my 1/18 escort cosworth. And above on the shelf what's that more trucks in need of TLC lol I'm going to call it Craigs truck stop haha .

Cheers mooneys well I've flocked the interior and I'm starting to detail the dash with pink so will have to wait and c how much pink there is first. But I'm loving this build it's going in my wee girls room. Maybe add a BMW at a later date. stay tuned

Hi folks did a bit more on this here's a wee mock up how it is Here's what I started with I've got the interior back out I'm planning on painting the seat belts pink and embossing powder on the floor. And then adding few more bits of detail painting but this is just a side project when ive got a spare few minutes. Any comments welcome

Cheers Steve yeah there in fair to good condition. Some need fully restored. Do I take windows out before it goes in freezer

Hi guys I've acquired about 15 built up truck and trailers. The trucks are all complete as far as i know and all have instructions, the trailers are in good order. The question I got is for the trucks themselves, I want to strip them and rebuild them my way. What is the best way to do that? Cheers Craig ps here's a pic of the units

Got this today. Got it free in a deal. Well happy as I was looking for another 1/18 to modify Ps the puppy above well cute

I build because I love ll things about cars. When I was younger I would "pimp" up my 1:1 cars. But now I have more sence. (a little mire sence) and less cash. I build models. I build them how I want them. Not what the box says. But what I say. I've only been building models for a few years now. Never had the space we used to live in a 1 bed flat. Now I have my own "MAN CAVE" and i love to see a model transform from plastic in a box to a car on the shelf. I think since joining this group on here I have improved my Skills. Here's my first model built in November 09 And this one if my more recent. I owe all u guys on here a big thanks. Especially diymirage for all the help he's giving me over the last couple of years

Wow that's all I can say........ You have so much talent u must have a house full of amazing builds.

Congrats on the wedding?

Hi hope all is well. Our wee girl is only been home from the hospital just over a month she spent 12 weeks in icu she had heart surgery for a hole and a repair to her aorta as well. And like your good lady she had problems after wards. They had to put her on full life support.(E.C.M.O) machine. There was a problem with her signal so they shut down her heart for 4 days. She was on the ventilator for 6 weeks. We couldn't see the end in sight. Now she 5 months old and she's been home for just over a month now. Hope u don't mind me putting a pic up. This is her as of yesterday. It's amazing what the docs can do and don't forget prayer. We had dozens of people oll over the world praying for us. Therefore all my thoughts and prayers are with u and ur family.

hi all as u probably seen innthe other section I picked up a load of trucks REAL cheap. They are all in need of some TLC. So I'm going to start with either of these. I have a few questions for all u guys who strip and redo these. 1: do I put it in oven cleaner before I get rid of the glue? If nit what's the best way to get the glue off? The other question is really for the truck guys. Or anyone with the truck knowledge. I have lots of instructions with this lot. But don't know what goes with what. I mean I don't know the name and model of the truck. If any body could give me a heads up that would be great here's the pics then. Am guessing the blue ones a Volvo but don't know what number? And inthink the yellow one is a merc? Will get better pics tomoro if that helps. But any advice on striping them would be great craig

Hi put this up the other day but it seems to have gone. Got this lot at a boot Dale. Was actually looking for a car in the box and the guy said £20 for all 4 boxes do I took his hand off. Everything u see was in the deal. All the tractor units all the trailers and loads of spares some still on the spurs. All have instructions And if u look in the furthest right trailer there's a scooby 22b well chuffed

Haha lol. This ain't the (Craig) money yet. Should get that in a couple of days. This was birthday money from the other day ps sorry it's not in what u got the day. Will post it there later if that's ok?

i all just had to show off what I just scored. All this and another 2 boxes. Think there's about 13 tractor units and maybe 9 or 10 trailers all for £20 I had to grab it like. It was an older gentleman he said his don or grandson weren't interested. At first I saw a scooby 22b and thought I will have that. So asked how much for just the scooby he said £20 for it all. Bargain I told the guy I will try my best to restore them. let the fun comence

Cheers it's actually my wife's old dressing table. That I chopped up to fit in the space I had. I'm not a huge DIY man. So I was pretty pleased with the end result.

Ahhh so 48hrs is a tad to long. Haha better take it out when am finished work. I have a knife set but don't think there numbered?? I will look later cheers again

Work started on trying to rescue the body it was worse than i fist thought. Not only is there a huge crack down the roof. But both pillars on one side are gone. So I taped all the body parts on just to see what is needed. And began work on the new pillars. They won't be perfect but I will try my best to get as near as possible. With both pillars missing either side of where the glass will be. Work started on fuesta pillar. I know it doesn't look much progress but it's somthing. Please could someone tell me how long to leave the glued parts in the freezer? Thanks Craig

Did a few more coats, heres how it's looking. Not sure weather to add pink lip round the wheels or maybe chrome or just leave them black??

I have a dremell which is great like. Got it real cheap too. That corvette above is that any good. I seen 2 on uk eBay one being the 88 and one being an 84. Are they any good has anybody built either there the 1/16 mpc ones.