Project Double-stock HDi - On hold pending removal of thumb from arse

[Poodle]

Amazingly enough it seems to have done just that, slipped like fook all over the lakes then has been fine ever since. Happy days!

So yeah, the lakes trip... Eco-run idea went out the window the moment we got in convoy, too much fun to be missed sitting at 60 all day long. Made a vague effort on the way back, but it was done at ~70mph and half of it was spent in traffic or rain, so not ideal for establishing a base figure to beat. Got just over 60mpg in the end, which isn't awful i guess.

Have kept on with the various random constructions, as well as my quest to design some fixings. There are now scribbled drawings, grinding dust and oddly-shaped bits of metal littered about the conservatory, garage and, well, everywhere lol. Also been mucking about with chicken wire and papier mache to help create a final shape for the arches. First attempt failed so appallingly i'm not going to put pictures up lol. Will be having another go some time this week, so hopefully have one prototype sorted by the weekend.

Finished making the mould for the wheel covers today:


Now i've got to separate it from the die, should be fun, will get pics if i don't destroy it in the process... Was so pleased with what i've managed today i made myself a celebratory sandwich, this is how a blt with cheese should be made!:

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EDIT:

Just noticed i've not put ant pictures of the whole car up for a while, so here's one (shamelessly stolen from pompeymark, who's done a much better job of taking the photo than i would have ever managed):