(PRE-ORDER) Duddles Custom Flip #1 – Peugeot 205 GTI (Heller 1/24) – One‑Off Collectible Build

Duddles Custom Flip #1 – Peugeot 205 GTI (Heller 1/24) One‑Off Collectible Build – Part of the YouTube Story Flip Series

This model marks the beginning of the Duddles Custom Flip Series — a personal challenge to take affordable kits and turn them into unique, hand‑built collectibles that grow the brand one flip at a time. The goal is simple: start small, build honestly, and show the real journey of creating something from nothing.

Flip #1 began with a £37.83 kit including shipping. From there, every stage of the build was documented as part of the YouTube Story Series — showing the real work, the real process, and the shed‑built craftsmanship behind each model.

This finished piece is a one‑off, hand‑built collectible, crafted with patience, care, and custom detailing throughout. No two flips will ever be the same. Each one represents a new chapter in the story and helps fund the next step forward.

Build Details

This Peugeot 205 GTI was built using a full custom paint process:

• Pink primer base coat for depth and colour richness
• Kaleido K14 Metallic Purple‑Red airbrushed for a unique, shifting finish
• Kaleido Glossy Clear applied for shine, protection, and a premium look
• Fully airbrush‑painted body for smoothness and realism
• Hand‑painted interior and exterior details
• Sanded, prepped, and finished by hand
• Clear‑coated for long‑term display durability

Every detail reflects the handmade nature of the project — nothing mass‑produced, nothing rushed, nothing automated.

Custom Display Box Included

This flip comes with a fully custom display box, designed and built to match the model and the story:

• Natural wood base, cut and finished by hand
• Dudley’s Eye Photography background — a real outdoor photo of the model placed into a natural environment
• DIY 3D‑printed plaque, designed and printed in Shed HQ
• Custom clear parts for a clean, professional display finish
• Built as part of a separate video on another Duddles channel, but still connected to the full flip story

This display box turns the model into a proper collectible art piece — something made to be shown, not hidden.

Handwritten Note Included

Every flip comes with a handwritten note from Daniel Dudley.

It will include:

• The flip number
• The model name
• Where it was built
• A personal message

The handwriting will show Daniel’s natural spelling and grammar style due to his dyslexia — this is intentional, personal, and proves the item is genuinely from him, not mass‑produced or copied.

It’s part of the story, part of the honesty, and part of the brand.

Part of the YouTube Story Flip Series

This model is featured across the Duddles YouTube channels as part of the ongoing story of building a brand from scratch. Each flip helps fund the next one, pushing toward the long‑term goal of reaching a £500 build through honest work, creativity, and smart flipping.

Owning this model means you’re not just buying a display piece — you’re owning a piece of the story.

One‑Off Collectible

This is Flip #1. There will never be another one like it.

Included:

• Certificate of Authenticity
• Flip Number: #1
• Signed by Daniel Dudley
• Documented build process on YouTube
• Custom display box
• Handwritten note

Perfect for collectors, supporters of the channel, or anyone who wants to own the very first chapter of the flip journey.

Pricing & Value

This model is priced to reflect:

• Kit cost: £37.83
• Paints, materials, and consumables
• Electricity and workspace time
• Hours of hand‑built craftsmanship
• Custom display box
• Photography background
• 3D‑printed parts
• The collectible value of being Flip #1
• The story behind the build

For the first month, this model is exclusively available on Dudley’s Handmade Shop. If unsold after 4 week’s, it will move to eBay for open bidding starting at £100.