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by sunbeammadd
Sat Feb 01, 2014 9:54 am
Forum: News and Discussion
Topic: iLOL ind. Labrador
Replies: 2
Views: 11027

Re: iLOL ind. Labrador

The ilol website and facebook page seem to have been taken down too. :(
by sunbeammadd
Thu Jun 27, 2013 9:42 am
Forum: News and Discussion
Topic: GP Miniatures
Replies: 5
Views: 17132

Re: GP Miniatures

I think Graham makes the kits to order in most cases so there is usually quite a wait before he ships the product. It took a couple of months before I got my DP214 kit as he was having some sort of technical problem with the production process and wasn't willing to ship until he was happy with every...
by sunbeammadd
Wed Jan 30, 2013 9:39 am
Forum: Photography
Topic: My Pre War Slots
Replies: 11
Views: 44818

Re: My Pre War Slots

Excellent! 8)
by sunbeammadd
Tue Aug 14, 2012 9:19 am
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: Metho - a great paint stripper
Replies: 10
Views: 30257

Re: Metho - a great paint stripper

Looks as though it may be called denatured alcohol in the US:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Denatured_alcohol

Glad to be of help!
by sunbeammadd
Mon Aug 13, 2012 8:30 am
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: Metho - a great paint stripper
Replies: 10
Views: 30257

Re: Metho - a great paint stripper

It's called methylated spirits in Australia, but no doubt has other names around the globe.
by sunbeammadd
Sat Jul 28, 2012 7:15 am
Forum: News and Discussion
Topic: GP Miniatures
Replies: 5
Views: 17132

GP Miniatures

Just wanted to give GP Miniatures and their lovely Aston Martin kits a shout out. The current economic malaise is biting hard and no sales means no funds to develop new models or to promote the existing lines. I've just ordered an Aston DP214 kit so hopefully I can report back on it soon. GP Miniatu...
by sunbeammadd
Mon Dec 26, 2011 9:05 am
Forum: Wanted
Topic: ninco classic tyres
Replies: 4
Views: 33681

Re: ninco classic tyres

If you can't find anything local, Col at rsslotracing.com in the UK deals in Ortmanns and I've found him extremely helpful. I just had a look and he lists a tyre to suit Ninco Cobras.
by sunbeammadd
Sun Dec 18, 2011 6:50 am
Forum: News and Discussion
Topic: More models for the track and shelf
Replies: 1
Views: 10057

Re: More models for the track and shelf

Nice to see a mainstream manufacturer doing some pre-war cars.

More of these please Herr Carrera!
by sunbeammadd
Mon Dec 05, 2011 10:17 am
Forum: Photography
Topic: What is this!!?? Mmmmmm??
Replies: 49
Views: 6129754

Re: What is this!!?? Mmmmmm??

Looks VoisIn-ish to me. Wouldn't have a clue what model it might be though.
by sunbeammadd
Mon Aug 08, 2011 8:20 am
Forum: News and Discussion
Topic: Another 'cutie' from Renault (and others)
Replies: 1
Views: 9770

Re: Another 'cutie' from Renault (and others)

wixwacing wrote:

And finally a very nice rendition of the Metro 6R4, even if it is a pocket rocket, and I'm not sure if they have traction magnets, anybody??

MSC Metro 6R4 - Computervision


I've got the No 15 San Remo Metro and it came with a magnet, so presumably the No 13 would too.
by sunbeammadd
Wed Jun 01, 2011 11:32 am
Forum: Photography
Topic: What is this!!?? Mmmmmm??
Replies: 49
Views: 6129754

Re: What is this!!?? Mmmmmm??

Aah, Jowett Jupiter. Lovely. There are a couple around in Queensland.