An actual update! Albeit a small one!

Can you spot what changed?!




Yes the shifter and handbrake have been moved back about three inches!

Hi Mat,   Hows this project going?   

Been reading some, but not all of your thread and noticed that release problems keep cropping up,  well here's a little tip for ya >  you can mould from MDF no problem and get a very good release IF its been painted with polyester paint,  you DON'T need to use PVA and avoid using 2K paints, if poss,  polyester paint  is MUCH better for plug work, then polish with release wax ready for taking your mould.






Anyway, hope all is well & give my regards to your family.  mel.

Hi Mel, no progress to report unfortunately. Come pretty close to chucking it in over the last few months to be honest but it's still here! Any more set backs and I think I'll just get some floor pans welded to my chassis, buy a new shell and build a 'standard' buggy.

I'm pretty sure the release issues were down to poor waxing. I have always used Duratec on the buck. The first attempt I had a reaction between the Duratec and one of the fillers I used which stopped the wax doing its job.

Also having problems with a warped/twisted shell. It was one of Robs first practice shells when he had the moulds from you. It was never bolted down so has been able to shrink and move in all directions! I'd be better off starting with a brand new body but no money!

It's a good job you're not in Medway any more as I'd be round for advice on a weekly basis!

Oli had a fight in Japan at the weekend. The semifinal of some series. He won and is through to the final on New Years eye back in Tokoyo.

Sorry to hear about the buggy plug problems Mat, I can fully understand what you are up against.

Could do with having a chat sometime about this monocoque project, no big rush,  if you send me a landline number & a good time to call I will phone you.

Great news about Oli,  give him my regards & wish him all the best on new years eve. 

BTW how did Oli's acting carreer go? or didn't it ?  I often wondered if he took up that offer you told me about last time you were up here, but I'm guessing not since he's still fighting,      maybe wearing a turban put him off

I'll drop you an email Mel.

The Bollywood offer didn't materialise unfortunately. Shame would have been hilarious!