jabbahutt
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| posted on 20/11/08 at 03:20 PM |
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Truly stunning, you are an extremely talented individual!!!
I look forward to seeing the completed item it deserves to sell shed loads.
Nigel
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A1
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| posted on 21/11/08 at 02:44 AM |
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thats gorgeous! rather tvr-esq!
brilliant work, keep it up!
like the idea of targa top too...
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907
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| posted on 21/11/08 at 06:45 PM |
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I had a little peek last night.
Your gonna love the way the boot lid hinges. 
Doors are cut out too.
Paul G
p.s. Gaz is off line till he gets his new land line & internet sorted.
Cheers.
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DIY Si
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| posted on 21/11/08 at 08:03 PM |
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Oh come on Paul, you can't say that and then not have a pic!
“Let your plans be dark and as impenetratable as night, and when you move, fall like a thunderbolt.”
Sun Tzu, The Art of War
My new blog: http://spritecave.blogspot.co.uk/
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JamJah
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| posted on 22/11/08 at 12:13 AM |
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My guess is it is spilt from front to back. so hinges open like a picnic basket (or trying to sound macho gullwing doors).
But then I know nothing.
[Edited on 22/1111/0808 by JamJah]
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Gaz 1977
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| posted on 22/11/08 at 09:07 PM |
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sounds like a plan, i have had alot worse.
i will post some new pics once the doors are finished.
the plan is to have the model finished for the Aeon Open Day on the 30th of december, everyone is welcome....
thanks
Gaz
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JamJah
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| posted on 22/11/08 at 09:09 PM |
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I was thinking of the least practical way of doing it.
...But then again hinged from the sides is not a bad thought....
This is personal advise or personal opinion.
Constructive comments gratefully recieved, picking is left for noses.
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907
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| posted on 23/11/08 at 03:19 PM |
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Hi All
I've been for a progress peek again.
This time it was daylight and I had a camera. 
Gaz asked me to post some to show you how it's coming on as his 'pooter is still in boxes.
Boot lid
 
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907
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| posted on 23/11/08 at 03:20 PM |
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Side view
 
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907
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| posted on 23/11/08 at 03:22 PM |
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Open door
 
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907
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| posted on 23/11/08 at 03:25 PM |
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And, errr.... door open.
Cheers,
Paul G
 
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the_parson
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| posted on 23/11/08 at 05:50 PM |
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Very nice indeed!
Is the brick that holds the door up optional or standard? 
Sorry, it was an open goal...
Have you done six impossible things before breakfast?
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Gaz 1977
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| posted on 23/11/08 at 09:35 PM |
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i need to give that back to you....
i found it under the snow in the front of your car.
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DIY Si
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| posted on 23/11/08 at 10:46 PM |
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Looking good there that is. Although I don't think the new wheel at the back is a good idea, the front looks much better on the model.
PS, any more details on the Aeon open day? Their website doesn't appear to be up to date.
“Let your plans be dark and as impenetratable as night, and when you move, fall like a thunderbolt.”
Sun Tzu, The Art of War
My new blog: http://spritecave.blogspot.co.uk/
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JamJah
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| posted on 24/11/08 at 01:32 AM |
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Is there going to be a lip on the inner edge of the boot lid? Just thinking opening the boot will push any water sat on it towards the canvas of the
roof, which is admitted waterproof but not recomended surely.
Apart from that it's great! Even looks great in beige!
Seriously, It's looking really good. Can't wait to see it in the flesh! )
I am assuming it is going for a summer launch?
This is personal advise or personal opinion.
Constructive comments gratefully recieved, picking is left for noses.
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Gaz 1977
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| posted on 24/11/08 at 08:46 PM |
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there are no plans, at the moment for a soft top... just the coupe, open top, and the removable hard top.
Thanks
Gaz
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the_parson
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| posted on 30/11/08 at 10:06 AM |
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The model looks superb in the flesh. I know it's a way off but I can't wait to see the real thing, I have a feeling it will be a jaw
dropping moment.
Have you done six impossible things before breakfast?
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Gaz 1977
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| posted on 11/12/08 at 07:17 PM |
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aeon open day
Aeon sportscars are having an open day on the 30th of december.
The finished model of the Epona will be there as well as the chassis for all to sit in. (not too much, i get the first go)
Obviously the latest incarnations of Aeons current cars will be there for all to see.
everyone is very welcome.
(and its on my birthday)
Gaz.
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Hellfire
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| posted on 11/12/08 at 07:49 PM |
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Gaz,
I'm sure there is already loads of interest in your design, so how much longer will it be before Aeon have the kit (including body panels)
available for sale to the general public? I couldn't help but notice that this thread is almost a year old now and all that will be on display
at the open day is the scale model and a chassis?
I've no idea how long development takes on this sort of project but I had hoped that the full kit would have been available for sale by now. The
longer this recession goes on, the less cash people will have to spend on expensive toys like these and I really would like to see all your hard work
and effort come to fruition and for the car to be the success it deserves to be.
Phil
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Gaz 1977
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| posted on 12/12/08 at 08:17 PM |
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The project is a part time thing for me (grabbing hours in the evenings and at weekends where i can) alongside starting a new business, building a
workshop and moving house this year.
the reason that the car isnt out there yet is down to me being fussy. i dont want anything that has my name to it that i'm not at least 95%
happy with.
I am really pleased with the revised design and cant wait for the first car to be finished in 2009.
Gaz
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Gaz 1977
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| posted on 14/12/08 at 03:29 PM |
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latest pics
these are the latest work in progress pics of the open top version of the car.
There will be finished pics after the open day at Aeon.
 
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Gaz 1977
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| posted on 14/12/08 at 03:30 PM |
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I hope these are of interest
 
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Gaz 1977
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| posted on 14/12/08 at 03:31 PM |
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Gaz 1977
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| posted on 14/12/08 at 03:33 PM |
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and the dirty pass shot.
i never want to make door hinges again. (10 hours of pain)
Thanks for the support and it will get there in the new year.
Gaz
 
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DIY Si
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| posted on 14/12/08 at 07:04 PM |
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Looking very good Gaz, even if the head lamps are taped in place.
I really like the tweaks you've done for the final model. Given me a few thoughts on what to do with the roof too, tempted to try some sort of
targa/split hard top thingy. Still no idea how to run my exhaust though!
“Let your plans be dark and as impenetratable as night, and when you move, fall like a thunderbolt.”
Sun Tzu, The Art of War
My new blog: http://spritecave.blogspot.co.uk/
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