Ferg
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| posted on 21/3/08 at 07:17 PM |
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I spent an enjoyable time this (wet) afternoon distracting Gaz from important progress.
Love the new dimensions.
Love the styling tweeks.
Love free coffee.
Pics by Rosie
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DIY Si
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| posted on 21/3/08 at 08:14 PM |
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What?! You mean he's not finished it yet??? 
Any word from Aeon on the chassis front yet?
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Gaz 1977
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| posted on 22/3/08 at 06:10 PM |
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Thanks for comming Ferg, Anytime.
 
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Gaz 1977
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| posted on 22/3/08 at 06:12 PM |
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I hope to spray the model on monday.
I know that Aeon have designed the chassis and start building in the next few days.
Thanks
Gaz
 
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DIY Si
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| posted on 22/3/08 at 06:26 PM |
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Awesome work as ever Gaz! 
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Gaz 1977
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| posted on 1/4/08 at 10:04 PM |
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Just a quick update
The model is nearly finished, with a little luck it will be sorted at the weekend..
I had a trip to Aeon today, to see how things are going,
The chassis is looking great, and will look spot on at the Detling show in a week or so.
I look forward to seeing you all there.
Gaz
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andyd
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| posted on 3/4/08 at 02:11 PM |
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Were you allowed to snap any pics of the chassis?
Andy
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Gaz 1977
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| posted on 3/4/08 at 09:22 PM |
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I didnt take any, The first time i see it finished will be at the show.
You will have to come and have a look
Gaz
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clairetoo
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| posted on 5/4/08 at 06:09 PM |
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Wow.............that has to be one of the best looking cars I`ve seen in a long while !
Off to Detling for sure next weekend - I think I know what I want to build next......
Its cuz I is blond , innit
Claire xx
Will weld for food......
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Gaz 1977
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| posted on 6/4/08 at 05:40 PM |
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Thanks Clare,
See you at the show.
well another weekend of modelmaking is over.
I will put up loads of pics after the show, it seems a bit silly putting them up now when in a few days it will be totally finished.
I can't wait to see the rolling chassis.
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Ferg
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| posted on 13/4/08 at 01:31 PM |
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Tralfaz
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| posted on 13/4/08 at 03:42 PM |
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Awesome
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dzine
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| posted on 13/4/08 at 05:28 PM |
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Looks amazing!
Out of interest, what's the intended wheelbase, width, length etc? Same as a 'book' Locost?
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907
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| posted on 13/4/08 at 07:08 PM |
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Detling Show
Hi All
I had a nice day at the show, It was nice to chat to all of you and to meet the Aeon chaps. Here are a couple of pics.
Thanks
Paul G
 
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907
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| posted on 13/4/08 at 07:09 PM |
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and one of the Epona Chassis.
Paul G
 
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DIY Si
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| posted on 13/4/08 at 09:54 PM |
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Brilliant work on the model, as ever, Gaz!!
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Schrodinger
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| posted on 13/4/08 at 09:57 PM |
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All looking very sweet!
Any idea of the price for the chassis yet?
Keith
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chrisg
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| posted on 13/4/08 at 10:05 PM |
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I meant to congratulate you before Gaz, are you going to Stoneleigh?
I'll have the beer ready!
Cheers
Chris
Note to all: I really don't know when to leave well alone. I tried to get clever with the mods, then when they gave me a lifeline to see the
error of my ways, I tried to incite more trouble via u2u. So now I'm banned, never to return again. They should have done it years ago!
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stevebubs
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| posted on 13/4/08 at 11:50 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by 907
and one of the Epona Chassis.
Paul G
All looks really good, folks - pity I missed it.
1 observation, though - the chassis rails either side of the engine may limit the choice of engine somewhat - i.e. BEC / V6/V8 power may require the
rails to be relocated...
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907
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| posted on 14/4/08 at 07:58 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by stevebubs
quote:
Originally posted by 907
and one of the Epona Chassis.
Paul G
All looks really good, folks - pity I missed it.
1 observation, though - the chassis rails either side of the engine may limit the choice of engine somewhat - i.e. BEC / V6/V8 power may require the
rails to be relocated...
Hi All.
Gaz is back at work today, so as I'm off work with my dicky hand  I'll try to answer a couple of points on his behalf.
The Ford Duratec V6 fits with no mods to the chassis.
A chap who was very interested in Epona as a track day car was talking to Keith from Aeon about buying it fitted with an Alfa V6.
Keith didn't see this as a problem, quite the reverse in fact.
as far as i know Aeon could supply the chassis modified to fit other power plants.
Again,as far as i know, the price for a chassis and body will be £4750 +vat but I would phone Aeon
and speak to them about it as matters such as these are nothing to do with me.
Many thanks
Paul G
[Edited on 14/4/08 by 907]
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Gaz 1977
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| posted on 15/4/08 at 07:42 PM |
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chris, im not sure if we will be taking the car to stonely, but i will probley go for a look around.
Juat had a look at the pics i took at Detling of the stand, and none came out
if anyone has any could they post them on here,
Thanks
gaz.
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AndyTTC
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| posted on 16/4/08 at 10:17 PM |
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Hey Gaz, we met and spoke for a while at Detling...once again, nice job! It's a "ridiculously gorgeous" car!
I am seriously considering the Alfa V6 from reading just about all the posts I can find on the Epona. A question came to mind about the exhaust
position - do you reckon I can have two pipes out of each side, just behind the front wheel arch, like on the McMerc SLR?
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Gaz 1977
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| posted on 17/4/08 at 06:27 AM |
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It would be a comlicated system. The Tonic r has a similar setup (but only on one side) So i dont see why not.
Gaz
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AndyTTC
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| posted on 19/4/08 at 05:27 PM |
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I spoke to Keith and I think I'm pretty much sold on the same supercharged Zetec you've got in Car Number 1...for the obvious advantages
of weight, flexibility for upgrades and of course cost! 
Have you decided on how to stick the pipes out the back?
Also, when you have a minute, can you mock up a dark pearl orange Epona? I've always wanted to get an orange car but never had the balls to
order one!
[Edited on 19/4/08 by AndyTTC]
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Gaz 1977
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| posted on 20/4/08 at 08:38 AM |
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i do like the idea of the supercharger, it does have alot of advantages (weight cost etc) most of all their cool.
I am do ing some renderings of the car at the moment so i will incorperate the pipes in those.
orange pic on its way.
Gaz.
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