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Links to useful info for Tribute builders...

4 Dec 2013, 8:19pm
Introduction:
This is an attempt to pull lots of useful information into a single thread.
The content of this thread has already been edited and changed a few times.
One reason is trying to keep up with the ever increasing Tribute range.
The other is a Forum limit on the number of photos that can be included per post.
So you will have to work your way through both pages to see all the build threads.

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Tribute Automotive
Hurst Garage
Hurst Moreton
Dorset
DT2 8RA

[url]www.tributeautomotive.com[/url]

The two key men at Tribute are:
- Chris ( Forum username = Tribute Automotive )
- Dan ( Duracell )



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Current Kits - Background/Development Threads:
These threads show you how the various kits were developed.

MX250 - Mazda MX5 based hard top - Mk1 Thread & Mk2 Thread



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MX250C - Mazda MX5 based soft top - Thread Here



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A352 - Spitfire/Herald based - Thread Here



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Jag D Type - No particular base car - [color="red"]More details on the A352 thread listed above.[/color]



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Z300S - BMW Z3 based soft top - Thread Here



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Kobra - BMW Z3 based soft top - Thread Here



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250 SWB Coupe - BMW Z3 based hard top - Thread Here



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250 SWB Convertible (Kalifornia) - BMW Z3 based soft top - Thread Here



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Microplas Mistral - Spitfire/Herald etc based - Latest Here & More Background Here



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MRS200 - Toyota MR2 Mk3 based kit - Thread Here



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The Newport - 2CV based '50s Racer - Thread Here



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Future Kits:

Miglia Speedster - Triumph Herald based (with Spitfire based option TBC) - News Here



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See Post #28 for other kits currently under development

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Other Information
( Sorry this section needs to be updated. )

MX250 Build Manual & Parts Supplier Guides
- http://www.madabout-kitcars.com/forum/showthread.php?t=3943

Info on Wheels
- http://www.madabout-kitcars.com/forum/showthread.php?t=4057

Painting Tips
- http://www.madabout-kitcars.com/forum/showthread.php?t=4245
- http://www.madabout-kitcars.com/forum/showthread.php?t=4447

Paint Colours
- http://www.madabout-kitcars.com/forum/showthread.php?t=4614

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[color="red"]Thread Guide:
Scroll down to the following Posts to find more photos and links to build threads.

Post #12 - MX250

Post #14 - MX250 & MX250C Convertible

Post #15 - MX250 & MX250C Convertible

Post #18 - A352

Post #20 - D Type

Post #21 - Kobra

Post #22 - Z300S

Post #23 - 250 SWB Convertible

Post #24 - 250 SWB Coupe

Post #25 - 250 SWB Coupe

Post #26 - Kobra

Post #27 - Other useful links

Post #28 - Kits currently under development

Post #29 - MRS200

Post #30 - 250 SWB Coupe
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4 Dec 2013, 10:06pm
Nice Post Paul. Have made it a sticky

John
6 Dec 2013, 9:45pm
Paul,

What can I say other than thank you so much for doing such a great job, one which I should have done a long time ago.

Thanks again.

Regards Chris
16 Feb 2014, 10:03am
The List

Chris, on the forum some where you had a list of all your works any chance of repeating it here yer I know I've plenty to be getting on with, seeyou soon, Pat
16 Feb 2014, 11:00am
Patton wrote:
Chris, on the forum some where you had a list of all your works any chance of repeating it here yer I know I've plenty to be getting on with, seeyou soon, Pat


I can't remember where that was Pat, but fear not the new and improved Tribute website is on it's way very soon.....
23 Apr 2014, 9:38pm
Z3

Any links to Z3 strip tips? Cheers a good sticky for Tribute builds mate
4 Jun 2014, 12:18pm
Would be be feasible/possible to create a list of parts needed and where best to buy for the kits?

Maybe builders could chip in where they have purchased from and even give tips on what NOT to buy!

I'm going down the cobra route so if anyone has bought bits and pieces for theirs maybe they could point me in the right direction (side vents, hinges, headlights and rims etc..)

Car builder solutions and Europa seem like the biggest players.

(Z3 stripping tips would be great too!)
18 Aug 2014, 10:13pm
Hi

Hi found links great a lot of useful info me and my dad are doing one each he hard top me convertible we are moving any one got some hints please to help we are unable to get headlight bucket in due to lack of space at car front from car existing structure
thanks
19 Aug 2014, 2:48pm
I had to cut away some of the front crash protector and some small bits of steel under the head light mounts (I was working on a MK2). Take a look at what is fouling and grind it out bit by bit until the lights will go in. As long as you don't cut out anything structural you should be okay.
19 Aug 2014, 6:54pm
I cut away some of the plastic bucket too .
20 Aug 2014, 10:21am
I cut the back of the plastic light bucket.
21 Sep 2014, 5:27am
[color="blue"][SIZE="3"]Tribute MX250[/SIZE][/color]

Slangenracing - Andreas
( Build Thread Here )





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TheLaughingCow - Martyn
( Build Thread Here )





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Chargerstang - Heinrich
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Peepsy
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williammcloughlin
( See Post #14 for earlier colour scheme. )





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grayone - Grahame
( Build Thread Here )







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Mark87





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[color="red"]More MX250 & MX250C photos in Posts #14 & #15 below.[/color]
22 Sep 2014, 11:01pm
Thanks Paul, I don't know how you do it! (no, I really don't!!) N
23 Sep 2014, 5:55am
[color="blue"][SIZE="3"]Tribute MX250[/SIZE][/color]

SeaNick
( Build Thread Here )



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andysharrock
( Build Thread Here & Here )





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Hammy
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Jones
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ned



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williammcloughlin - Earlier colour scheme.
( See Post #12 for current style. )




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[color="blue"][SIZE="3"]Tribute MX250C (Convertible)[/SIZE][/color]

Drummajor


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Tony T
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Fat Bloke - With MX5 Hardtop
( Build Thread Here )



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[color="red"]More MX250 in Post #15 below.[/color]
23 Sep 2014, 5:55am
[color="blue"][SIZE="3"]Tribute MX250[/SIZE][/color]

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TynoPrime
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Nick - Build Thread Here



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aofb - Build Thread Here



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[color="blue"][SIZE="3"]Tribute MX250C[/SIZE][/color]

Insurance Guru - Build Thread Here
( Note: Adam’s car is on the left, with DrumMajor’s (his dad) on the right. )



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23 Sep 2014, 3:06pm
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18 Feb 2015, 7:50am
[color="blue"][SIZE="3"]Tribute A352[/SIZE][/color]

Tribute Automotive
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Scottie22 - Note this is a unique XKSS replica built using an A352 kit as the starting point.
( Build Thread Here )
( On The Road Thread Here )









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Pantoune
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Maik Groen
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Mr Christmas
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Patton
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Deggsy
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6 May 2015, 6:58am
[color="blue"][SIZE="3"]Tribute D Type[/SIZE][/color]

Unfortunately, the following cars do not have their own build threads.

There are more photos of them under construction in the A352 development thread (Here).

Patoune







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Patoune





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13 Aug 2015, 7:20pm
[color="blue"][SIZE="3"]Tribute Kobra[/SIZE][/color]

NuBodi
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Tribute







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BlueFace
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Lumpy
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MobileRobbie



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Danny_HUFC
( Details Here )





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[color="red"]More Kobras are featured in Post #26 below.[/color]
21 Aug 2015, 9:15pm
[color="blue"][SIZE="3"]Tribute Z300S[/SIZE][/color]

World Class Accident
( Build Thread Here ) - Note: This is the original development car.
( On The Road Video Blogs Here )







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Ian A
( Build Thread Here )





( Note: This is Chris from Tribute standing by Ian's car. )

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Nubodi ( No build thread. )





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Gas Guzzler
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21 Aug 2015, 9:15pm
[color="blue"][SIZE="3"]Tribute 250 SWB Range[/SIZE][/color]

These two are still in their gel coat finish, straight from the moulds, on their way to Stoneleigh kit car show.



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[color="blue"][SIZE="3"]Tribute 250 SWB Convertible (Kalifornia)[/SIZE][/color]

Tribute Automotive
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Plastic Porsche
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[color="red"]Details of 250 SWB Coupe builds are in Post #24 below.[/color]
16 Oct 2015, 9:54am
[color="blue"][SIZE="3"]Tribute 250 SWB Coupe[/SIZE][/color]

casamolino - Geoff
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hurnleft - Bob
( Build Thread Here )
( Painter & Body Shop Info Here )

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After:

Archived forum photo


Archived forum photo


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[color="red"]More 250 SWBs are featured in Post #25 below.[/color]