Book Review - Petrolheads In Sheds

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Hi Steve I know its the book, I brought it myself ,from Paper Plus
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Thats the safest thing to do, just so you know what you're getting.
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markson wrote:Hi Steve I know its the book, I brought it myself ,from Paper Plus



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markson wrote:Hi Steve I know its the book, I brought it myself ,from Paper Plus


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Only 4 more days to go, and I can have a look at my book Steve.
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fck... now I have to buy another book for Christmas!!!!

and I only just snuck through one on WW2 plane cockpits deliciously photographed in full colour in the smithsonian collection!!

damn you Steve.....

ps: I have a few more DVD's for you.... heh
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Awesome collection. I'm jealous!!!
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Hi Darren I wouldn't be jealous!!!You can only do justice to one thing at a time,some people do funny things in search of acceptance,
model db5 2.jpg

My motto is (If you cannot achieve great things,do small things great ) Markson
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Is that the build it yourself part works magazine Aston?
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Hi faminz Yes it is .It is a terrific model, and a great project to build.Pleasure per $$$ beats the real thing

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One more night to go!!!. Markson
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As a motor trimmer of 38 years, I would love to see the work done on the inside-detail of seats, door panels etc-any chance of a close up please?
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Hi John People around the world have undertaken some amazing modes to this model, building them up to an amazing standard,as a model there are some things that are just not correct, like the seat that are just a black plastic molding, so some people, including myself have covered the seats in leather, and things like the dash top and door panels,fitted carpet and hood lining
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Here is a photo of what I am doing with my seats at the present Regards Markson
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I'd like to see hand stitched leather (full grain) in 1:43 scale. Who's up for the challenge ?


markson wrote:Hi John People around the world have undertaken some amazing modes to this model, building them up to an amazing standard,as a model there are some things that are just not correct, like the seat that are just a black plastic molding, so some people, including myself have covered the seats in leather, and things like the dash top and door panels,fitted carpet and hood lining [ATTACH=CONFIG]14666[/ATTACH]

Here is a photo of what I am doing with my seats at the present Regards Markson
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You are so lucky you can turn the car over to fit the hood lining, I could be so lucky!!!
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Hi Bruce The model 1:8 scale, 2 ft long and its weight is about 9 KGS Markson
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John MC. Do you have the real thing??? Markson
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I have done hood linings on the real thing.Generally hood linings that glue to roofs require upside down work. I have many real things in my workshop, but no Astons.
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That looks very impressive, nice work. One of my favorite cars since seeing James Bond movies.
Is that a "Superleggera" batch on the bonnet ?

markson wrote:Hi Bruce The model 1:8 scale, 2 ft long and its weight is about 9 KGS Markson
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Hi Bruce Yes it is the "Superleggera" badge on the bonnet. Markson
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