triumphfan Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 You could buy a new kit, swap the window glass and sell the kit back on ebay with info about the window glass being less than perfect. That way you would be bound to get some of your money back. Maybe the cheapest way to get perfect glass. I have done this with some hot rod kits in the past. Taken one of the wheel options and sold the kit on ebay, always being up-front and honest about missing parts. In a couple of instances the wheels have only cost me a few pence. Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roymattblack Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 Absolutely amazing. You would never believe the finished model came from that original blob. Hats off sir. Roy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hendie Posted April 21, 2014 Author Share Posted April 21, 2014 (edited) Steve, I seriously considered buying another model to steal the windows from, but in the end, decided to go with the originals. Given the origins of the kit, bearing in mind that is is from 1965 and it is a rescue kit, I am pleased with the result. It's not perfect by any means but I feel I have provided the kit with a new lease of life and in the end done the kit justice. After reflecting on the build, I sort of like the fact that it's not perfect and actually enjoy some of the imperfections, as strange as that may seem. Edited April 21, 2014 by hendie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeusa Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 I just looked at the first page of the thread and how ugly and pathetic the kit was before you started working on it. It is amazing how well you made it turn out. I chalk it up to your build skills and ingenuity. Very, very nice. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hendie Posted April 21, 2014 Author Share Posted April 21, 2014 thanks very much guys. I think my skills are definitely getting better as I progress through these endeavors. I have noticed though that I am making stupid little mistakes right at the very end. I think I am rushing too much to get finished when I see the end in sight. I must learn to hold myself back a touch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kallisti Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 You aren't the only one who does that - I find myself doing it, I think its a combination of excitement at having it almost finished and frustration that its only ALMOST finished! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toftdale Posted December 13, 2022 Share Posted December 13, 2022 I'm bit late to the party, but had to praise your Unbelievable transformation - Andy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k5054nz Posted December 15, 2022 Share Posted December 15, 2022 To my surprise I never commented originally, I only Liked the posts. A remarkable project that's a lot of fun to read from the beginning. New-tool Airfix Bond DB5 when? 😇 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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