Meyers Manx

[PatW]

I've just finished this build. I lowered it as far as it would go but it wasn't low enough so having sourced 21 & 20 inch Pegasus Centrelines I cut out the tops of the wings for further drop. (Suitable for USA Autocrossing)

I made my own decals in the same theme, DC & Vans Shoes, Rockstar energy drink etc. Wired the mill and modded the exhaust.

The seats came from a batch I bought on ebay here in the UK of thought to be 1960's AMT or Monogram made.Five different pairs of seats came yesterday at around 99p per pair.

then put a few gauges on the dash....

I had already cast a plaster surfboard using a fridge magnet from OZ when we were there in 2003. I also had to use some alloy tubing as the rollover bar was badly twisted from the box...........

Also adding to it decal from my recent printing................

Now to the shelves for the next build!

[cobraman]

Wild ! I like it.

[wayne swayze]

Cool small ride! Looks good with those wheels.

[TooOld]

That's really sharp Pat ! It looks great lowered and detailed , great job !

[Twokidsnosleep]

Coolest version of this kit that I have seen

Nice job on the lowering, wheels and decal work

You modernized it and brought some 21st century style to it

Awesome build!!!

Edited April 17, 2015 by Twokidsnosleep

[slusher]

Super nice build Pat..

[Helix]

Looks good Pat!

[PatW]

Well I'm overwhelmed with your reactions, thanks guys!

I have a see through purple one on the shelf, that has three piece real alloy Centrelines from Teds Modelling Marketplace already in the box!

These are the purchase off ebay including the seats used in this one..............

[bill_67]

Turned out great Pat, I think the Pegasus wheels look real good

[Lunajammer]

The centerlines make all the difference. An astute choice.

[PatW]

Thanks guys, yes I bought a few sets of those Centrelines. You have to buy a pack of 4 at 20 inch and a pack of 4 21inch, so to get the 'Bigs & Littles'. Another feature was the engine, the fan painted with orange clear and the pulleys covered with mesh as our road laws don't allow working parts like that uncovered.

[RAMBENNA]

really cool

[PatW]

Cheers RAMBENNA. I'm doing a lot of thinking to how I can build up my metalflake clear purple Manx special issue kit, to ace this one!!

[crazyrichard]

cool!!

[Mike 1017]

Very Kool

[PatW]

Cheers guys. I've been out to Hobbycraft today to get supplies (plus the diorama bits in the kit) to show my seven built up Manx's an Empi and a 1/32 Airfix buggy. My new club is the MK18 (My zip code) Beach Buggy Club!!

Edited April 20, 2015 by PatW

[spencer1984]

That's great, the Manx looks unexpectedly cool as a lowrider!

[TFchronos]

Very nicely done!

[PatW]

Thanks guys, yes a lowrider beach buggy, only for the road of course!

I've added pics of my MK18 Beach Buggy Club in the Diorama section, but here's just one pic anyway!

Mainly Manx's, one Empi, one Gypsy, one Airfix Bugle 1/32, one Flintstone and one Scale Equipment single seater, all air-cooled VDub!

Edited April 20, 2015 by PatW

[Jon Cole]

Pat, really like the notched fender look. Makes the rig stand out from the rest.

[PatW]

Thanks Jon, yes it's certainly different for a road car. I'd seen a similar method in World Sportscars, to release air trapped under the wheelarches at high speed.

[blubaja]

Interesting, in a good way! Those seats are rad! Great collection of buggies too!

[PatW]

Thanks Francis, yes it's a vehicle that I've always wanted but never been able to afford, so I'm using AMT to live the dream!

[PatW]

This is a taster of the final Manx in my stash..................Yes it's see through Metalic Purple!!

New thread on this Manx on here soon!