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Willptb

posted on 3/6/11 at 12:38 AM Reply With Quote
New Velocity project owner...

Hi everyone,

Few weeks into Velocity XT bought as a part-started project - rolling chassis but starting again from page 1 of the build sequence and doing things properly

Forum has already answered many queries and saved a lot of time - no point re-inventing the wheel I guess. Really enjoying it so far and having Ben from Luego just up the road (live in Inverurie, Aberdeenshire) a major advantage - he just popped in the restaurant to drop off Velocity badge.

Some of your pictures have been a real inspiration and lots of great ideas / neat solutions to be found. Aiming at being on the road for next summer so maybe a few outings to shows etc - can't wait!

Cheers, Bill.





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Willptb

posted on 3/6/11 at 12:40 AM Reply With Quote
ps Build diary on facebook if it's any interest, all comments welcome





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wylliezx9r

posted on 3/6/11 at 12:49 AM Reply With Quote
Best of luck with the build mate, you are a lucky devil having such support in your local area.





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Willptb

posted on 3/6/11 at 12:54 AM Reply With Quote
Thanks! Yeah, could be usefull!

pps copied the internal code for the avatar picture but it's not comming up - anyone make it idiot proof for me?!





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stevegough

posted on 3/6/11 at 08:34 AM Reply With Quote
Hello, and welcome not only to the forum, but also to the merry band of Luego builders. Especially to someone who is building a 'normal' sized Velocity rather than the 'overblown' Vientos

Join the club! Although I've now completed mine(see below).

I'm not sure you can use the internal site code for the avatar picture - I think the 5 - digit numbers are only for posting a pic in a thread.

What you need to do, is first resize your pic - I think the max allowed is 150 x 150 pixels - upload it to your photo archive at that size, display it on screen and copy the link line (don't copy the [img] at each end). You then open your control panel, and paste that line in the avatar box.

Whilst you are there, add your approximate location so people can see at a glance on your posts whether they are near enough to collect stuff from you, come and help you, or invite you for a blat (or even a 'go' in theirs to spur you on!!).



I am quite surprised you have got a new Luego - the company has pretty much folded up is our information - you must have got one of the last ones?

See this thread Where Clive (jollygreengiant) had a brief letter back from Ben.

Anyway, don't be afraid to ask for any advice, help, guidance - where to get parts, how to fit them, etc etc - we have all been or are still going through the build process and any difficulties can be overcome - especially when you get nearer the dreaded IVA test (probably a week or two off for you yet)


Good luck, and above all, enjoy it! Regards, Steve.





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Build start: October 6th 2008.
IVA passed Jan 28th 2011.
First drive Feb 10th 2011.
First show: Stoneleigh 1st/2nd May 2011.
'Used up' first engine may 3rd 2011!
Back on the road with 2nd engine may 24th
First PASA mad drive 26/7/11
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bigrich

posted on 3/6/11 at 08:40 AM Reply With Quote
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i have reduced the size of this picture for you, copy it to your archive and then press the use as avatar button, witchcraft should happen and a picture may appear.

good luck Bill

ATB Rich







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Willptb

posted on 3/6/11 at 09:44 AM Reply With Quote
Many thanks for the comments, tips and for sorting out the avatar question (thanks ATB Rich)! Good to know there is so much support and enthusiasm around.





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rusty nuts

posted on 3/6/11 at 07:14 PM Reply With Quote
Nice to see another one being built. Hope you have seen the posts about crush tubes? may save a lot of aggro to sort them now rather than later.
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Willptb

posted on 4/6/11 at 11:44 AM Reply With Quote
Ah, have now - thank you! Have welded up some trestle stands and will now move that job to the top of the (rapidly growing) list of lists





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