Matcham11 Posted August 6, 2016 Share Posted August 6, 2016 (edited) Hi all. This is a first for me. My first model car. I usually build things with wings! The last half a year or so, I've really fallen in love with classic mini's.. As I cannot afford one at the moment, I simply needed to build a model of one! Not many BRG Mini's have the Union Jack on top, but I have seen a few pictures on the interweb, so I decided to go for it! Took a long time to mask off, but definately worth the time spent! I also challenged myself, by making an electrical circuit for lights. A little bit of soldering, and maths, did the trick. However, when I put the bodywork on the chassis, one of the wires snapped of the right hand brake light... Unfourtunately, I only discovered this, when the glue had hardened - bummer! Oh well, I'm pretty happy with the result. The paintwork is done with a cheap rattle can from Bahaus, and cleared with Tamiya's clear rattle-can. After that, it was handpolished with some ordinary car polish, and the job was a gooden. All chrome parts, have been painted with Humbrol gloss black, followed by alclad chrome. Great stuff! Comments appreciated! Cheers, Robin Edited August 6, 2016 by Matcham11 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince1159 Posted August 6, 2016 Share Posted August 6, 2016 Lovely looking build,you can't do anything but love the old Minis... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted August 6, 2016 Share Posted August 6, 2016 Nice job Robin, I really like that - excellent work on the lights!! However, when I put the bodywork on the chassis, one of the wires snapped of the right hand brake light... Unfourtunately, I only discovered this, when the glue had hardened - bummer! I wouldn't worry too much, we've got a real one in the garage with the left brake light not working - the wire has snapped under the fuel tank & we're going to have to take the tank out to fix it!! As Vince1159 says, you have to love old Minis!! Keith Keith 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matcham11 Posted August 6, 2016 Author Share Posted August 6, 2016 Nice job Robin, I really like that - excellent work on the lights!! I wouldn't worry too much, we've got a real one in the garage with the left brake light not working - the wire has snapped under the fuel tank & we're going to have to take the tank out to fix it!! As Vince1159 says, you have to love old Minis!! Keith Keith Ah wicked stuff Keith! - and cheers! I need to get me education sorted out, and I've promised my self to get one, the day I get a job after my education! Hopefully, they've not all rusted away by then! Went to Beaulieu two weeks ago, and they have a few classic mini's in mint condition there! I love them! Robin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roymattblack Posted August 6, 2016 Share Posted August 6, 2016 (edited) I know it sounds unbelievable now, but I bought a mk 1 Mini for £28 from a junk shop many years ago. I was rebuilding the engine in a Lotus Europa JPS (God - I wish I had that car now...) and needed a runabout for a few weeks. I sold it for £50 without the new battery that was in it - sold that for £10 - and refunded the tax for 3 months that was already there. I think I came out about £40 up on the deal. I can't think what that Mini might be worth now as it wasn't a rustbucket. It was a nice car but back then, Mini's weren't worth the price of a can of cat food. Lovely model though. Mine was green, white roof, but no Union flag on top. You've brought back happy memories. Edited August 6, 2016 by roymattblack 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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