thanks for the reply have been thinking about taking a look at these two

http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/gidge...van/1001291937

http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/marbe...uto/1003547948

both sound to be ok for a project and have the bonus of not having to rush into anything straight away

is this the sandman you were refering to.

http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/port-...tor/1003589919

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wonder if my money will stretch to purchase the above posted sandman suit resto as would love to restore a genuine item than build a replica