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'Phoenix' Build

AndyP85 15 May 2013, 9:35pm
Well, if we are going to do this then we are going to do this properly and as I haven't currently done a build thread then this is a going to be a good learning experience for me.

The full list has been drawn up as to what is required to do so we're going to crack on! :biggrin:

The Phoenix donor is now fully stripped to the Chassis (which looks in extremely good condition) thanks to AndyP57. Tomorrow we are going to put a couple of coats of chassis paint to help prevent rust.


[COLOR="Red"]Full list for Phoenix![/COLOR]
AndyP57 15 May 2013, 10:28pm
I'll just add that once the body came off it was apparent that a recent full rebuild had been done. Not leaving anything to chance though. Everything is going to be checked before carrying on. The chassis itself is in excellent condition so just needed a good clean and treatment with waxoil.
Paul L 16 May 2013, 7:03pm
AndyP85 - Good luck with your build thread.

For me, the more detail and photos the better.

So although it is a secret, at some point you will need to mention the kit you are building, the donor, etc. :icon_wink:

Good luck, Paul. :)
AndyP57 17 May 2013, 8:50am
Andyp85 - No need to keep the donor or product secret. I won't add to the thread as it's yours but I'll get some photos of the current state of the donor sent to you to post (so you should open an account and start getting used to using Photobucket)
AndyP85 17 May 2013, 8:52am
Paul L wrote:
AndyP85 - Good luck with your build thread.

For me, the more detail and photos the better.

So although it is a secret, at some point you will need to mention the kit you are building, the donor, etc. :icon_wink:

Good luck, Paul. :)


Hi Paul,

not that much of a secret really on here! Phoenix is the Navigator (now Cordite has gone and the redesign happening, all ties to Cordite are severed)

Donor is still a Spitfire 1500 and there will be images of the chassis shortly :biggrin:
AndyP85 17 May 2013, 8:55am
AndyP57 wrote:
Andyp85 - No need to keep the donor or product secret. I won't add to the thread as it's yours but I'll get some photos of the current state of the donor sent to you to post (so you should open an account and start getting used to using Photobucket)


I have a photobucket account, I just don't like using it :becky:
AndyP85 17 May 2013, 9:16am
A few images of the Phoenix chassis with a couple of coats of Chassis protection paint







Mister Towed 17 May 2013, 11:40am
I do like that twin exit exhaust. Are you going to shorten the tail pipes or have it sticking out like a drag stinger?
AndyP57 17 May 2013, 11:43am
We'll see where the body comes to and adjust accordingly :biggrin:
Paul L 17 May 2013, 9:03pm
The matt black looks great on the chassis. :cool:

Good luck with the Navigator MkII, it should be a big improvement over the original Cordite.

Good luck, Paul. :)
AndyP85 17 Jun 2013, 10:39pm
It's been a while but work has for the moment stopped on the 'Phoenix' as we have made the rear frame but can't make the front portion of the frame until we have a body ( which is around 3 weeks or so).

I will post any updates as and when they happen! :biggrin:
mas123mas 7 Jul 2013, 7:22am
Any news on the build?
Viatron 7 Jul 2013, 11:16am
|see the Navigator MKII thread pretty sure its the same chassis
HTH
Mac