triumphfan Posted December 21, 2014 Share Posted December 21, 2014 Latest finish for me and probably my last for 2014, Tamiya 1/24 Mini Cooper S converted to MkII spec (apart from larger rear window) Britax campaigned 2 (Class cars driven by Gordon Spice and Steve Neal and finished 5th overall in the championship. This has long been one of my favourite racing Mini's and, thanks to Rich Middleton who made the decals for me, I've finally been able to add it to my collection. To convert the car to MkII spec I used the rear lights from a diecast model, front grille from the Fujimi kit, the badges were scratch made from plasticard and wire. Paint is Halfords Fiat Broom Yellow and general gloss Black. Side windows were replaced with clear sheet as the kit parts are very thick and my kit had mould marks in one side. The model is not highly detailed as I decided to glue the bonnet shut, this made it easier to use the Fujimi grille. Anyway, my goal has been achieved and I am more than happy to have this little racer in my display cabinet. Thanks for looking. Steve. 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted December 21, 2014 Share Posted December 21, 2014 That is tremendous Steve, absolutely lovely 'ickle Min...!! Keith PS how about Longman's Clubbie next (I haven't forgotten you mentioned you had a couple of those resin body's tucked away...!!) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cameraman Posted December 22, 2014 Share Posted December 22, 2014 Hi Steve, fabulous work. Regards Reggie 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bengalensis Posted December 22, 2014 Share Posted December 22, 2014 This is great work Steve, and the details like the badges came out very well. Superb result! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knikki Posted December 22, 2014 Share Posted December 22, 2014 Really nice, I used to have a Scaletrix car in ths colour as well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S.Tasker Posted December 22, 2014 Share Posted December 22, 2014 Lovely Jubbly 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mencie Posted December 22, 2014 Share Posted December 22, 2014 Like it very much, great work. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triumphfan Posted December 22, 2014 Author Share Posted December 22, 2014 Thanks folks, much appreciated. Keith, sorry no Clubman on the horizon. I sold the resin body as it wasn't working out very well. I wish someone would do some Mini conversions with even a hint of quality. Cheers, Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sean Posted December 22, 2014 Share Posted December 22, 2014 Wow, what a class looking Mini, brings back the memories of scooting around the back roads of South Down, Sean 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Belbin Posted December 22, 2014 Share Posted December 22, 2014 Ah, the good ol' days! Another cracking build, Steve. Nick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted December 22, 2014 Share Posted December 22, 2014 Thanks folks, much appreciated. Keith, sorry no Clubman on the horizon. I sold the resin body as it wasn't working out very well. I wish someone would do some Mini conversions with even a hint of quality. Cheers, Steve. Ah that's a shame Steve. You're not alone with that wish, especially a Clubbie of course! Think it may end up having to be ascratchbuild job. At least I have a good reference! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perdu Posted December 22, 2014 Share Posted December 22, 2014 That is lovely I reckon everybody has had a Min in their lives, this is 'just so' very good looking Min 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RRFAN Posted December 23, 2014 Share Posted December 23, 2014 This is not ultra high quality, it is Mount Everest. What a smashing result!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rizzo Posted December 23, 2014 Share Posted December 23, 2014 That looks great. I like how the badges have been made with wire, does the job perfectly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike100 Posted January 2, 2015 Share Posted January 2, 2015 Fantastic job Steve looks awsome ! I think all the extra work you did with rear lights windows grille badges was well worth the time and effort and obviously a great job by Rich on producing the decals for you . Mike . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heloman1 Posted January 3, 2015 Share Posted January 3, 2015 Nice one Steve, looks a bit gawdy in yellow but I like it and a base to finish it off. Thanks for sharing your pics. Colin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamden Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 Absolutely stunning result, really brings back memories! Roger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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