Mike100 Posted November 27, 2016 Share Posted November 27, 2016 Well it's been a while for me getting this finish due to a house move and various other things taking up a lot of my time but Its done and I'm pleased with the result . The revell kit is very good parts fit well and it's a bit more detailed that the Tamiya kit . Hope you like and honest opinions and advice are welcome. 16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyTiger66 Posted November 27, 2016 Share Posted November 27, 2016 That looks fantastic Mike! I love Minis. This one looks real, not like a model at all. No idea how you manage this level of detail ! TonyT 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maximum warp Posted November 27, 2016 Share Posted November 27, 2016 It's a true little gem Mike, I'm really impressed by the quality of your work. It's also the first time ever that a revell kit would be more detailed than a Tamiya, but I guess you have the proof right there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted November 27, 2016 Share Posted November 27, 2016 What a cracking model. Is there an interesting story behind the odd-coloured front seats? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MetroRacing Posted November 27, 2016 Share Posted November 27, 2016 Wow really great results there. The only thing thats staring at me is the Rally plate on the boot. Period rally plates were pressed steel and we're pop riveted in place, so wouldn't be cut around the opening like if it was a vinyl sticker. the whole thing would open with the boot. Other than that you've build a fantastic model. I just hope I can achieve the same level when I build mine lol. Ashley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
injidup Posted November 27, 2016 Share Posted November 27, 2016 (edited) Lovely work! Which kit is it? As you say, not Tamiya! Edited November 27, 2016 by injidup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Epeeman Posted November 27, 2016 Share Posted November 27, 2016 Really nice - I could almost climb into that and drive it away! Regards Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike100 Posted November 28, 2016 Author Share Posted November 28, 2016 On 27/11/2016 at 8:55 AM, MetroRacing said: Wow really great results there. The only thing thats staring at me is the Rally plate on the boot. Period rally plates were pressed steel and we're pop riveted in place, so wouldn't be cut around the opening like if it was a vinyl sticker. the whole thing would open with the boot. Other than that you've build a fantastic model. I just hope I can achieve the same level when I build mine lol. Ashley I think the someone said the same thing when I posted some pics of the car during its build and I agree looking at it now I could of made a plate and put the decal on that . Cheers Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike100 Posted November 28, 2016 Author Share Posted November 28, 2016 Thanks for the comments guys 👍🏻 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MetroRacing Posted November 28, 2016 Share Posted November 28, 2016 1 minute ago, Mike100 said: I think the someone said the same thing when I posted some pics of the car during its build and I agree looking at it now I could of made a plate and put the decal on that . Cheers Mike What I tend to do is just cut the decal out and use white glue to stick it in place. The backing paper give it the right scale thickness. But like I said it's only a small issue on an otherwise stunning build lol. Ashley 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
celt Posted November 28, 2016 Share Posted November 28, 2016 It's a mini marvel,well tidy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malpaso Posted November 28, 2016 Share Posted November 28, 2016 On 27/11/2016 at 8:55 AM, MetroRacing said: Wow really great results there. The only thing thats staring at me is the Rally plate on the boot. Period rally plates were pressed steel and we're pop riveted in place, so wouldn't be cut around the opening like if it was a vinyl sticker. the whole thing would open with the boot. Other than that you've build a fantastic model. I just hope I can achieve the same level when I build mine lol. Ashley That's a really lovely build of a kit I plan to build. But I agree about the rally plates. I actually held one once as one of my Dad's business partners had one from when he drove a works Allard on the Monte. As well as being reasonably thick aluminium, the wording was embossed, so only the number area was actually flat. I don't know if that was the same for plates on other rallies. Interestingly the painting on the Revell box omits the plate clearly shown in the photo it copies - presumably because it looks a bit rubbish in the photo! If you look at the old photos the plates are often bashed and bent, either to fit a flat plate to the curved body or just battle damage. And the positioning varied between cars, even from one mini to another. Cheers Will Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malpaso Posted November 28, 2016 Share Posted November 28, 2016 I forgot to compliment your on the front view, it actually looks like a mini, whereas Tamiya ones don't quite capture the "face" right somehow. I've owned three minis and most miniatures can't quite fully convince, I think it's all the curves. Cheers Will Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cameraman Posted December 2, 2016 Share Posted December 2, 2016 Beautiful work and capture the Mini too a T. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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