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You do have to wonder why it is such a problem How were they available to Japan again? As a subscription gift or to buy through website?
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scotty2hotty wrote:You do have to wonder why it is such a problem How were they available to Japan again? As a subscription gift or to buy through website? They had to collect a token from each issue and when they finished the sub they sent them off in return for the tires. Building the McLaren MP4-23
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scotty2hotty wrote:You do have to wonder why it is such a problem How were they available to Japan again? As a subscription gift or to buy through website? This matter has been previously highlighted, and is because McLaren will not licence the wet tyres for sale in the UK
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Tomick wrote:scotty2hotty wrote:You do have to wonder why it is such a problem How were they available to Japan again? As a subscription gift or to buy through website? This matter has been previously highlighted, and is because McLaren will not licence the wet tyres for sale in the UK I think what he means is the reasoning behind why they wont license them... it does seem strange, and although they don't have to the have a reason they must be some reasoning behind it. By the way, One thing to maybe think about is Amalgam, they may have exclusive rights in the UK for certain parts of the cars. I did contact them, and they offered me a set for £200 + VAT. As some of you may know you can buy any of the models off Amalgam as a kit at 75% of the ready built, so I asked if I could buy single parts. Building the McLaren MP4-23
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nice work senna94............i too shall contact them :-)
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Senna94 wrote:Tomick wrote:scotty2hotty wrote:You do have to wonder why it is such a problem How were they available to Japan again? As a subscription gift or to buy through website? This matter has been previously highlighted, and is because McLaren will not licence the wet tyres for sale in the UK I think what he means is the reasoning behind why they wont license them... it does seem strange, and although they don't have to the have a reason they must be some reasoning behind it. By the way, One thing to maybe think about is Amalgam, they may have exclusive rights in the UK for certain parts of the cars. I did contact them, and they offered me a set for £200 + VAT. As some of you may know you can buy any of the models off Amalgam as a kit at 75% of the ready built, so I asked if I could buy single parts. £200 is still a bit steep though, don't you think? 
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schueyking wrote:Senna94 wrote:Tomick wrote:scotty2hotty wrote:You do have to wonder why it is such a problem How were they available to Japan again? As a subscription gift or to buy through website? This matter has been previously highlighted, and is because McLaren will not licence the wet tyres for sale in the UK I think what he means is the reasoning behind why they wont license them... it does seem strange, and although they don't have to the have a reason they must be some reasoning behind it. By the way, One thing to maybe think about is Amalgam, they may have exclusive rights in the UK for certain parts of the cars. I did contact them, and they offered me a set for £200 + VAT. As some of you may know you can buy any of the models off Amalgam as a kit at 75% of the ready built, so I asked if I could buy single parts. £200 is still a bit steep though, don't you think? Yeah I do, that's why I sourced them elsewhere. Paid more, but got more Building the McLaren MP4-23
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Got a full model in parts is what I meant as got more :) Building the McLaren MP4-23
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What is everyone intending on doing with these wet tyres if we ever got them, would they go on the model or be put on display with the car like the jappanese did in the display case. I would think in some display cases that people have brought already there wouldnt be much room anyway for them to go in the case.
I think we do just need to forget about these though really cause it just inst going to happen is it.
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Personally I will be displaying the finished model with the inters on. Then I intend on making some tyre warmers and displaying a set of hard and soft compound tires with one set in the warmers. I can't force anyone to buy them off me, that's not my motive behind the tires, but I appreciate your opinion. The will be going on eBay tomorrow evening. Will post the link. Building the McLaren MP4-23
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Senna94 wrote:Got a full model in parts is what I meant as got more :) Maybe i'm missing something here....all a bit inuendoish 
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Skiddy wrote:Senna94 wrote:Got a full model in parts is what I meant as got more :) Maybe i'm missing something here....all a bit inuendoish Danny got the whole lot from issue 1-65 including the free gifts from a friend in Japan for less than it costs for 85 issues here....
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The tyres look good, but IF you manage to aquire another set to auction who knows what your reserve would be, they are not going to be cheap and then another set of hubs are needed,'cos tyres in a pit lane without hubs are about much use as.........
I do wish you luck with this venture.
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Nick wrote:The tyres look good, but IF you manage to aquire another set to auction who knows what your reserve would be, they are not going to be cheap and then another set of hubs are needed,'cos tyres in a pit lane without hubs are about much use as.........
I do wish you luck with this venture. No reserve :) Building the McLaren MP4-23
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Warthog wrote:Skiddy wrote:Senna94 wrote:Got a full model in parts is what I meant as got more :) Maybe i'm missing something here....all a bit inuendoish Danny got the whole lot from issue 1-65 including the free gifts from a friend in Japan for less than it costs for 85 issues here.... Yeh exactly that - cheers Spence Building the McLaren MP4-23
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Well there on flee-bay... Who's gonna be the first to find them?? Building the McLaren MP4-23
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Took only 20 mins! Nice spot  Building the McLaren MP4-23
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