Carbonman
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| posted on 24/7/13 at 07:13 PM |
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MikeR, from a visual perspective that could well work but as far as aero goes the "sharp" edge is better.
[Edited on 24/7/13 by Carbonman]
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theduck
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| posted on 24/7/13 at 07:28 PM |
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Liking that most recent version. Needs big power to pull off the look though
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Carbonman
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| posted on 24/7/13 at 07:34 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by theduck
Liking that most recent version. Needs big power to pull off the look though
Cheers, getting there slowly I think. The car it is for is currently running a Rover V8 but I think the owner has plans to fit something a bit more
modern. Still a V8 but something from across the pond I believe.
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Carbonman
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| posted on 25/7/13 at 06:36 PM |
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Just wanted to say thank you for the feedback and comments/suggestions over the last few days.
Managed to get the last bits on the model finished interior, exhaust etc before the client arrived today for a look.
Meeting went well and the client was pretty happy, didn't even request/suggest any changes. Got the green light to start on the full scale
version once workload allows. As a bonus I received a phone call from the editor of Complete Kit Car magazine who want's to run an article on
the project. So all in all not a bad day.
Thanks again.
 
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cjwood23
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| posted on 26/7/13 at 10:29 AM |
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Looks really good.
Let us know how it progresses.
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Chris
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wylliezx9r
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| posted on 26/7/13 at 12:20 PM |
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If the bodywork is designed to fit the Haynes roadster I would be interested, dependant on price of course.
I spent a lot of money on booze, birds and fast cars. The rest I just squandered.
George Best
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mcg
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| posted on 26/7/13 at 02:09 PM |
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really like it. There are a million ways to do something like this and I think your way works really well. Will be interested to follow your progress.
Good luck.
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loggyboy
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| posted on 26/7/13 at 03:19 PM |
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Further to the outrigger suggested early by someone.
 
Design Idea
Mistral Motorsport
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daveb666
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| posted on 26/7/13 at 03:24 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Carbonman
Just wanted to say thank you for the feedback and comments/suggestions over the last few days.
Managed to get the last bits on the model finished interior, exhaust etc before the client arrived today for a look.
Meeting went well and the client was pretty happy, didn't even request/suggest any changes. Got the green light to start on the full scale
version once workload allows. As a bonus I received a phone call from the editor of Complete Kit Car magazine who want's to run an article on
the project. So all in all not a bad day.
Thanks again.
Hi Warren,
looking forward to meeting you on Monday Don't drop the model before then 
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rdodger
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| posted on 26/7/13 at 04:59 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by loggyboy
Further to the outrigger suggested early by someone.
Design Idea
That's beginning to look like a Morgan.
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Carbonman
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| posted on 26/7/13 at 06:02 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by rdodger
quote:
Originally posted by loggyboy
Further to the outrigger suggested early by someone.
Design Idea
That's beginning to look like a Morgan.
Exactly what I was trying to avoid
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Carbonman
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| posted on 26/7/13 at 06:05 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by daveb666
quote:
Originally posted by Carbonman
Just wanted to say thank you for the feedback and comments/suggestions over the last few days.
Managed to get the last bits on the model finished interior, exhaust etc before the client arrived today for a look.
Meeting went well and the client was pretty happy, didn't even request/suggest any changes. Got the green light to start on the full scale
version once workload allows. As a bonus I received a phone call from the editor of Complete Kit Car magazine who want's to run an article on
the project. So all in all not a bad day.
Thanks again.
Hi Warren,
looking forward to meeting you on Monday Don't drop the model before then
Ha Ha. Likewise, have a good weekend in the Lakes and see you Monday.
Oh and hope all goes smooooooothly Monday morning
Warren
[Edited on 26/7/13 by Carbonman]
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Carbonman
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| posted on 26/7/13 at 06:29 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by cjwood23
Looks really good.
Let us know how it progresses.
Thank's. Will do
Warren
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Carbonman
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| posted on 27/7/13 at 06:10 PM |
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Had requests from people wondering how the model would look with a full cage fitted, so here you are. I know it's not FIA Spec ( it is actually
5mm threaded rod covered in electrical shrink sleeving) but hopefully you get the idea.
 
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[Edited on 27/7/13 by Carbonman]
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unijacko67
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| posted on 27/7/13 at 07:35 PM |
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That looks awesome, do you make the real thing now in carbon. 
http://www.kittenkitcar.co.uk
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Carbonman
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| posted on 27/7/13 at 07:54 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by unijacko67
That looks awesome, do you make the real thing now in carbon.
Watch this space
Keep looking at your project (looking very good if I may say so) and thinking those arches would look good in Plain Weave CF
Warren
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unijacko67
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| posted on 27/7/13 at 08:05 PM |
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Thanks, Your design seemed to transform with the added carbon running boards and rear splitter. I wondered about my whole shell in carbon, but that
would have to wait as setting it up now is my main job.
http://www.kittenkitcar.co.uk
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Carbonman
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| posted on 27/7/13 at 08:11 PM |
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Your location says North West, where about's. I am in Todmorden so we may not be a million miles apart.
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unijacko67
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| posted on 27/7/13 at 08:28 PM |
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I'm near Carnforth close to M6 j35, I would love to see some parts being made, the first time I saw infusion on you tube I was well impressed.
http://www.kittenkitcar.co.uk
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Carbonman
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| posted on 27/7/13 at 08:41 PM |
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Your welcome to pop in if you ever fancy it. I am usually there from 6am until it goes dark seven days a week. Or you could always come on one of the
courses I run
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unijacko67
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| posted on 27/7/13 at 09:35 PM |
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Ok, sounds a good excuse for a run out in the kitten, busy work load for the next few weeks. Thanks.
http://www.kittenkitcar.co.uk
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Carbonman
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| posted on 2/8/13 at 07:39 PM |
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The floods on Monday left me with quite a bit of damaged equipment the Curing Oven being the main thing. So whilst things are being repaired or
replaced I thought I may as well make a start on the full scale version as this only requires the use of hand tools. Built the basic shapes using Ply
and MDF. Covered that in 25mm Kingspan. Then applied two layers of 450grm CSM. Next is to start skimming with "bog" and building the
detail.
 
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omega0684
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| posted on 2/8/13 at 09:05 PM |
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I'm intrigued about the carbon floor pan! Would it be a Kevlar weave for added strength?
I love Pinto's, even if i did get mine from P&O!
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Carbonman
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| posted on 2/8/13 at 09:19 PM |
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The Floor will be 2 Layers Carbon - 1 Layer Kevlar - 10mm Closed Cell Foam - 2 Layers E-Glass
The Splitter and Side Skirts will be 2 Layers Carbon - 3mm Closed Cell Foam - 2 Layers E-Glass
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Fred W B
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| posted on 3/8/13 at 05:54 AM |
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Man you pro's make it look easy!
Looking forward to follow the progress
Regards
Fred W B
You can do it quickly. You can do it cheap. You can do it right. – Pick any two.
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