Mark, The Master Modeller

Thanks guys. Glad you like the style and find it useful. The pics are just taken with an iPhone. Nothing fancy. Just careful framing so you don't see the clutter on the rest of the table 😊

Lancia Stratos? As the Borg say, Resistance is futile!!

Pack 3. It all gets a bit bigger now, with the back axle and the rear chassis. The rear chassis goes on no problem. It fitted like Lego!! The floor pan goes on now, but has to be removed some time in the future. I screwed the part in tightly and then backed the screws off a turn. This ensures that the self tapping screws have cut the thread completely, so when you come to remove and re-fit the floor pan, it will come off easily, and more importantly, tighten up easily as well. We don't know how much detail will have been added by then, and it we don't want to risk damaging the model by having to apply lots of force tightening screws. The back axle goes together easily. Just make sure you get the T slot the right way up!! The springs go on the back axle and fit into this hole. Watch you don't press on the fuel filler when the model is upside down. A bit of making tape to hold the springs in place makes this a lot easier! The wheel arch is easy. The leaf springs are not too difficult, but pay attention to make sure everything goes the right way round. It's easy to get parts the wrong way round if you're not careful. The pin fixing the shackle to the spring deserves a mention. It goes in from either side, and it goes in fairly easily. If you're struggling to push it in, it's probably not lined up with the hole in the far side of the shackle. I actually tapped these in with a small hammer as I didn't have a large enough pair of pliers handy. It only needed a very gentle tap. The finished spring fits like this. It was a bit of a game getting the shackles lined up with the holes in the chassis but goes in easily enough when everything is lined up properly. The spring plate went on very easily. Again, make sure it's the right way round. The other side is a repeat, and the finished pack looks like this. My full dairy is here. http://www.partworkmodels.co.uk/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=202&t=9159

Pack 2. This is mostly a repeat of pack one with the other door and seat, so it doesn't need much discussion. I did have a bit of flash on the lower door trim. Not a lot, and it the part could be forced into position. However, it fits much better if you remove the flash. This is easily removed by sanding it off. The finished door looks like this. The seat is dead easy! The fuel tank is straight forward too. I did touch in the screw heads with Tamiya flat aluminium paint to make them a bit less conspicuous. They will be visible if you open the boot (OK, trunk as it's an American car!) Again, my full diary is here. http://www.partworkmodels.co.uk/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=202&t=9159

Hi Folks, this is the abbreviated story of my Super Snake. I'm posting a full diary on my own forum and will put the highlights here. Links to my full diary are included with Agora's permission. I'll be building the model as per the instructions, but with a few added details. These will be easy enough to do if anybody wants to copy them, and I'll only be using commonly available stuff. Paint, fuse wire, bits of rod or tubing, etc. Lets start with pack 1. The first stage is nice and straight forward. I routinely put a touch of Vaseline in the metal holes and it makes the screws go in so much easier. Stage 2 is equally straight forward. Stage 3 doesn't present too may problems either. Just make sure you get the hinge the right way round. Flicking the hinge up as mentioned in the instructions certainly makes it easier to get the screw tight. Stage 4 is a little more tricky. Get the handle in the bracket as shown. Carefully put the bracket in the door panel. It looks like this from the outside (of the door, inside of the car - you know what I mean! LOL!!) Then hold it all in place, and screw the screws in. This bit is definitely a bit fiddly! Fit the window winder and lower trim, and screw the door together. Now you need to carefully slide the upper trim underneath the handle. This is a bit nerve wracking, but the handle is stronger than it looks. The seat is plain sailing. The full diary is here. http://www.partworkmodels.co.uk/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=202&t=9159

As it happens, MFH are re-releasing their BT46B kit. Admittedly, it’s 1/12 not 1/8 and a lot more work than most partworks, but it will make a stunning model. http://www.modelfactoryhiro.com/new/en/archives/14889 Not one for beginners. They are very challenging kits.

I think it’s a bit too obscure to sell many copies. I honestly can’t see the original companies granting licenses for full size copies either, if that was what you were thinking of.

Happy New Year to Liam, all at Agora and all the members here. Good luck to Agora for the new year. It must be a challenge starting a new company, but you're making a great start!

Oh yes, a 1/4 scale Brough Superior would be fantastic, as would a Vincent Black Shadow. Triumph also made some great models as did Norton. How about a Triton cafe racer?

If I may be permitted, there is a detailed look at the parts you get in pack 1 here. http://www.partworkmodels.co.uk/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=139&t=9119 Admin, please feel free to delete the post if it's inappropriate to link to other forums.

I’m looking forward to seeing a clue or teaser. Don’t make it too easy though. There are some very knowledgeable people out there. MFH drop some obscure clues about new launches, but they’re guessed pretty quickly.

Hi Liam et al, Congratulations on the launch of Agora Models. I’m looking forward to seeing a fantastic car, and a company that is committed to giving a top class service. Good luck!