I’ve been lurking...

[bigmatt]

Morning All, hope you’re well.

I’ve been lurking on the MeV forum for years now wanting an Exocet - even more so after seeing the new G type. Looks amazing! but with 2 little boys I fear I just don’t have the time to build one and not being the most mechanically minded the thought of flaring, brake lines, fuel lines etc scares me...

Are there any ex demo/ show cars for sale? Does Mev sell them made?

I’ve seen one or two pop up on eBay from time to time but there is always the worry about someone else’s build quality, if any steps skipped etc... I’m sure it’s just me - so hopefully that doesn’t offend anyone, I guess I’d rather buy from the manufacturer - if possible

If I do go down the eBay used route - do the new G type panels fit on older cars? (Depending on quality etc)

Many thanks

[bigmatt]

Oh and the fact I only have a carport so no where. To really build one doesn’t help either...

[slowgo]

If you are really wanting one then the best options is one from the forum that has a good build diary to back up the work, also you could ask a current owner to look with you? Im sure there will be someone near you that has one and would help you with whats best to look at. What area do you live?

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Feb 1, 2018 8:01:53 GMT bigmatt said:

Morning All, hope you’re well.

I’ve been lurking on the MeV forum for years now wanting an Exocet - even more so after seeing the new G type. Looks amazing! but with 2 little boys I fear I just don’t have the time to build one and not being the most mechanically minded the thought of flaring, brake lines, fuel lines etc scares me...

Are there any ex demo/ show cars for sale? Does Mev sell them made?

I’ve seen one or two pop up on eBay from time to time but there is always the worry about someone else’s build quality, if any steps skipped etc... I’m sure it’s just me - so hopefully that doesn’t offend anyone, I guess I’d rather buy from the manufacturer - if possible

If I do go down the eBay used route - do the new G type panels fit on older cars? (Depending on quality etc)

Many thanks

Some of the builds on here would probably exceed the fastidiousness and care of Stuart or any of the partners he's worked with; in fact, the old RTR used builds by guys on here as their demo, website and show cars for years. The most obvious one was mabbs's Rocket;
i765.photobucket.com/albums/xx291/mabbx/CIMG1016.jpg

mevowners.proboards.com/thread/563/mabbs-build

The 'real' manual was Mark Harnett's build when I started.
sammy has made some of the most incredible parts; I've got his gorgeous handbrake; you're not getting parts like that from any manufacturer I reckon.

[reeves]

Fair point! That handbrake is just gorgeous, artwork even!

Slowgo I’m near Canterbury, Kent. Fair point in terms of build diaries... that’s my worry about fleabay... id love to find a forum one that has the history behind it etc..