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Looking for a scale model E85
- enuff_zed
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Looking for a scale model E85
When I bought the black 2.2i as a project, I soon noticed the little lad across the road watching as I tinkered with it.
One day his dad brought him across for a chat. Edward is 7 and loves BMWs. I asked if he was interested in engineering. Yup, definitely.
So I told him the next time he saw me out there, to come over and help.
Edward is extremely shy so I doubted he'd be brave enough, but while I was sorting the rear suspension he appeared on the drive, looking a bit nervous. However, after five minutes he was head up inside the wheel arch asking 1000 questions. Learned really quick too! And what a sense of humour! As always happens, while undoing the bottom shock bolt it let go with a bang and my knuckles met the hub! I managed not to swear though. Five minutes later I was starting to lean on the ratchet handle to undo the calliper carrier when I saw Edward with his fingers in his ears.
"It won't be a loud noise Edward"...... "Oh no, I'm just not listening in case you need to swear!"
After an hour mother appeared to check he was ok, as they thought he'd be bored and home again in ten minutes.
Far from it! We ended up in the garage, explaining how all the new front shocks etc would go together, and I've had to promise I won't start without him!
In this day of Ipads and Minecraft I think it's great that this little lad wants to get his hands dirty (and his Norwich shirt - sorry mum).
So what I'd like to do is find a decent, but not too expensive model of a black E85 (RHD would be nice).
The plan is to ask him to come with me on a test drive once it's all done, then give him the model as a thank you, and to keep him encouraged.
Longwinded explanation but basically, can anyone point me to a decent black model E85 that I could give to Edward?
Cheers.
One day his dad brought him across for a chat. Edward is 7 and loves BMWs. I asked if he was interested in engineering. Yup, definitely.
So I told him the next time he saw me out there, to come over and help.
Edward is extremely shy so I doubted he'd be brave enough, but while I was sorting the rear suspension he appeared on the drive, looking a bit nervous. However, after five minutes he was head up inside the wheel arch asking 1000 questions. Learned really quick too! And what a sense of humour! As always happens, while undoing the bottom shock bolt it let go with a bang and my knuckles met the hub! I managed not to swear though. Five minutes later I was starting to lean on the ratchet handle to undo the calliper carrier when I saw Edward with his fingers in his ears.
"It won't be a loud noise Edward"...... "Oh no, I'm just not listening in case you need to swear!"
After an hour mother appeared to check he was ok, as they thought he'd be bored and home again in ten minutes.
Far from it! We ended up in the garage, explaining how all the new front shocks etc would go together, and I've had to promise I won't start without him!
In this day of Ipads and Minecraft I think it's great that this little lad wants to get his hands dirty (and his Norwich shirt - sorry mum).
So what I'd like to do is find a decent, but not too expensive model of a black E85 (RHD would be nice).
The plan is to ask him to come with me on a test drive once it's all done, then give him the model as a thank you, and to keep him encouraged.
Longwinded explanation but basically, can anyone point me to a decent black model E85 that I could give to Edward?
Cheers.
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Looking for a scale model E85
He must have to be a Canaries fan!
Whatever you do, don't ask him if he wants to come inside and see some puppies; they will throw away the key
Seriously, though, I think you may struggle with a RHD, but found this one. Pricey:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/164793007334 ... W1sHAAAAAA
All good things come to those who wait. I'm really impatient which explains a lot.
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Mazda3 sold
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Not black, but it looks like a nice little model:
https://www.model-car-world.co.uk/bb22002gy.html
Or if you want 108 wheels
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/WELLY-BMW-Z4 ... 635-2958-0
https://www.model-car-world.co.uk/bb22002gy.html
Or if you want 108 wheels
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/WELLY-BMW-Z4 ... 635-2958-0
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Looking for a scale model E85
I have a 1/18th scale black E85 with 108’s still in its box and never opened. It’s in the loft. Happy to get it down over the weekend and send some pics over if you pm your email. It’s a Kyosho one from memory.
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changed after seeing SRHutch's post
All good things come to those who wait. I'm really impatient which explains a lot.
F31 320i. Good car.
E89 20i Now fully dried
Z3 'free litre'. Project and a half. Complicated!
Mazda3 sold
Tatty old R56 Mini Cooper. Money pit!
F31 320i. Good car.
E89 20i Now fully dried
Z3 'free litre'. Project and a half. Complicated!
Mazda3 sold
Tatty old R56 Mini Cooper. Money pit!
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Great gesture in the making here
Rob
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e89 Sdrive 20i, plenty of mumbo & good economy-the thinking bears z4
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Montego Blue E86 . MILV`s . Simpson Custom Manifold Race Exhaust . xHP transmission stage 3 . VT engine mounts . BC RA coilovers . H&R arbs . Adjustable rear camber arms . Ultra Racing front strut brace . Drexler LSD .
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This is a silver coloured Maisto 1:18 scale model.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/124881424830 ... _Auction=1
8 hours left and it's still on it's starting bid. Also has a "Make an offer" option on it.
It's left hand drive I think but the detailing on these models is very good.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/124881424830 ... _Auction=1
8 hours left and it's still on it's starting bid. Also has a "Make an offer" option on it.
It's left hand drive I think but the detailing on these models is very good.
2007 E85 2.5 si Sport in Montego Blue.
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Agreed. Also You can show a 7 year old how a car works; he can show you how to by-pass the adverts on You Tube, or how to sign up to Tik-Tok
All good things come to those who wait. I'm really impatient which explains a lot.
F31 320i. Good car.
E89 20i Now fully dried
Z3 'free litre'. Project and a half. Complicated!
Mazda3 sold
Tatty old R56 Mini Cooper. Money pit!
F31 320i. Good car.
E89 20i Now fully dried
Z3 'free litre'. Project and a half. Complicated!
Mazda3 sold
Tatty old R56 Mini Cooper. Money pit!
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Looking for a scale model E85
Thanks all for the help. I will look into the options you all mention.
I'm sure the car would be played with, not put on a shelf, so no point paying out a fortune really.
srhutch, thank you for the offer, if you think it fits the 'play with' criteria then I would be interested, but don't want to take away someone's collectable for this purpose.
I am hoping this does kindle an interest in mechanical engineering. I went from helping my dad change the oil on a Moggie traveller, to fixing Tornados, Canberras and VC10s all over the world. Set me up for life.
I'm sure the car would be played with, not put on a shelf, so no point paying out a fortune really.
srhutch, thank you for the offer, if you think it fits the 'play with' criteria then I would be interested, but don't want to take away someone's collectable for this purpose.
I am hoping this does kindle an interest in mechanical engineering. I went from helping my dad change the oil on a Moggie traveller, to fixing Tornados, Canberras and VC10s all over the world. Set me up for life.
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Looking for a scale model E85
So in true fashion of this forum costing me money I found myself searching for a model e89!!!!
Luckily I didn’t find one!
Luckily I didn’t find one!
2011 E89 sDrive20i
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Here's one!!ihadablackdog wrote: ↑Thu Sep 09, 2021 4:59 pm So in true fashion of this forum costing me money I found myself searching for a model e89!!!!
Luckily I didn’t find one!
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/281983788824 ... h1fUgkfEAQ
All good things come to those who wait. I'm really impatient which explains a lot.
F31 320i. Good car.
E89 20i Now fully dried
Z3 'free litre'. Project and a half. Complicated!
Mazda3 sold
Tatty old R56 Mini Cooper. Money pit!
F31 320i. Good car.
E89 20i Now fully dried
Z3 'free litre'. Project and a half. Complicated!
Mazda3 sold
Tatty old R56 Mini Cooper. Money pit!
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Bugger, that’s £28 gonePondrew wrote: ↑Thu Sep 09, 2021 5:50 pmHere's one!!ihadablackdog wrote: ↑Thu Sep 09, 2021 4:59 pm So in true fashion of this forum costing me money I found myself searching for a model e89!!!!
Luckily I didn’t find one!
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/281983788824 ... h1fUgkfEAQ
2011 E89 sDrive20i
- Smartbear
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That looks like one of those rebuilt write offs, the panel gaps are horrendousPondrew wrote: ↑Thu Sep 09, 2021 5:50 pmHere's one!!ihadablackdog wrote: ↑Thu Sep 09, 2021 4:59 pm So in true fashion of this forum costing me money I found myself searching for a model e89!!!!
Luckily I didn’t find one!
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/281983788824 ... h1fUgkfEAQ
Rob
e89 Sdrive 20i, plenty of mumbo & good economy-the thinking bears z4
e89 Sdrive 30i, this ones busted, pass me another...
e85 3.0si sold
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Wait. Let me spend some more of your money. These look really nice:https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/163946606108 ... ABEgI4-PD_
If it wasn't a Cat S it would be at least £45
All good things come to those who wait. I'm really impatient which explains a lot.
F31 320i. Good car.
E89 20i Now fully dried
Z3 'free litre'. Project and a half. Complicated!
Mazda3 sold
Tatty old R56 Mini Cooper. Money pit!
F31 320i. Good car.
E89 20i Now fully dried
Z3 'free litre'. Project and a half. Complicated!
Mazda3 sold
Tatty old R56 Mini Cooper. Money pit!