MadaboutKitcars

Got it on the laptop, not I pad..
Excellent if anything four minutes wasn't enough really enjoyed the whole thing start to finish, looking forward to the sequel...
Pops.

Says this video is not available

Great fun.

Love it, Quality.

Redrat, I got that message on the IPad but was fine on the laptop, what are you viewing on?

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Owen had fun Thank You

THAT'S GREAT Paul ...well done to you and Roadster for putting that together ...

Owen looks like he had a good day too ... future Special builder , maybe ?

The Morning After…
Right, after my frantic efforts to get the film finished yesterday, it is time to slow down a little and catch up a bit…

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Paul _N's 1920s inspired build:
Mister Towed - I agree those aero engined specials were truly a sight to behold.

Paul - If your Sherpa heater isn't suitable, I'd happily donate my old Spitfire heater to your build.

I also measured the width of my cockpit yesterday for comparison and my sides edges are 49" apart.
( So you and your passengers will definitely be cosy, but that is the style of the car. )



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Roadster
Thanks for the photo of Owen in the car, I'm glad he enjoyed his short drive.

I'll also keep an eye out for a few suitable accessories if he joins us next time.



As for the editing software, I used GoPro studio which was simple enough for a beginner like me.

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Video Link & Modern Technology
I'm not sure why some of you are having problems with the link.

RedRatBike - If it helps, the full YouTube video title is:

[color="red"]Triumph Swordfish - The Harrow Job[/color]

I'm also not sure what happened to the quality of the video, as the original footage is much clearer.

That probably has something to do with my choice of export formats, so I'll do some more research.

However, overall, I am very impressed with the GoPro, especially given how small it is.

Similarly, the fact that I was able to pull it all together with no prior experience was a minor miracle too.

Hopefully, all the lessons learned from this film will be incorporated in the summer sequel when the car is painted.

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Psycho Pops, Mick O'Malley, Mister Towed, Oxford1360, Jeff H & Lancelot Link - Thanks chaps.

I found that original opening sequence clip to be a real inspiration for me during the dark days of my build.
( In the same way that seeing photos of other builders' cars on the road always helped me to keep going. )

Whilst I tried hard not to be grinning in the film, the reality is that, warts and all, I simply love the way my car has turned out.

So until next time, take care, Paul.

iPhone ...funny I can see all the others I'll dig out he laptop later ...cheers

Paul L

Thanks for the offer , I have a lot more problems to overcome before the heater gets to the top of the list :-)

Paul_n

After checking with WorldClassAccident, it appears I have a copyright issue.

As I used my iTunes account to supply the music and this means it is rejected by other iProducts.

Note: YouTube confirms the copyright owner is happy for the song to be used as long as adverts can appear in the video.

So much for modern technology.

Finally watched it at work with a big smile on my face all the way through

Nice one Paul I have finally bought a couple of cameras to film this years TT trip with and all the lads have one as well so should be able to knock something together

RedRatBike - Glad you liked it and sorry it has been such a pain to view.

I look forward to seeing your video from the TT.

Good luck, Paul.

No need to apologise it was worth the wait

thats great paul loved the film... right nice mate

Nice one Paul.

RedRatBike, Phil & Swifty - Cheers.

Paul loved the film, it is an inspiration when its hard to get much done on these grey days...hope to be out in mine this summer

MikeD - Cheers.

I know I needed as much inspiration as possible to keep working through the winter months.

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Wash & Go:
Just a small time window to get out today, but I'd forgotten that I'd been "splattered" by the 'camera van' last week.





So a quick wash down of the bonnet was called for.





Unfortunately, there seemed to be traffic jams everywhere I went today, so I didn't get far.

Still, the sun was shining by the time I got to Sainsburys for a quick shop.

Thankfully, the car is small enough to fit in around other people's poor parking.



Until next time, take care, Paul.

[color="blue"]On days like these...
When skies are grey and the wind is cold.
I drive around and think about what might have been...
If I'd only built a car with a roof, or at least a working heater.[/color]



I was out for just over 2 hours / 60+ miles during the dullest part of the day.



Still, as I haven't been out in the car in a couple of weeks, I was glad to be back behind the wheel.

My route included a short section of the M1, where I still can't get used to people pulling along side me at 70mph to take photos!

Even with my home made wind deflector lip, the faster the car goes, the colder I get.

Then to rub salt in my wounds, the sun came out while I was back at home doing domestic chores.

Until next time, take care, Paul.

Still looking very cool Paul

Hi

Even on a dull day it looks great sign of a good car...

Can I ask where you got your seat belts from ?

I assume 3 point but without lots of brash advertising on them or bright colours so they look real period.

regards Paul

Dave &#8211; Thanks.

Paul &#8211; I got the seat belts from Ebay after a few other people on the forum bought them.

Apparently, they were a batch of new belts designed for the Saxon armoured vehicle!



You can just about see the belts in this interior shot.



At the time I wasn&#8217;t sure if the airplane style buckle was going to be OK, but the MOT guy was happy with it.



If you do find any belts like these, just remember that all your controls need to be in easy reach as the belts do pin you to the seat.

So I have to remember to switch on the battery cut off switch before I tighten the belts up.
( Although it is easy to loosen the shoulder straps to get some movement when I forget. )

The other thing to be aware of is the ends of the adjustment straps have D rings on which bounce around and rattle.

But these type of belts really do add to the &#8216;race car on the road&#8217; look.

Hope that helps, Paul.

Spring Is In The Air:
Seeing the cherry trees in bloom is usually a good sign that the worst of the winter is over.



It has been a busy month both at work and at home, but thankfully I was able to go for a quick blast today.

The sky was constantly changing and I did fear I was going to be caught out by some rain.

This was the scene when I pulled into Sainsburys on the way home.



The car park is always a good reminder of just how small the car is.



Having said that, you can still pile the shopping in.



I'll leave you with this shot taken on my street while I was moving my wife's car off the driveway.



I've ordered a new rear stop/tail light for the passenger side, as there is definitely something wrong with the one I've fitted.

I also clocked up 883 miles since the MOT and am slowly edging towards my 1,000 miles shake down target.

Until next time, take care, Paul.