Alan R Posted October 28, 2018 Share Posted October 28, 2018 (edited) Hi All, Finally. I'm calling this one done. I managed, after some considerable time just sitting in the 'to complete' pile, to finish this at the weekend. The build wasn't without its problems. Like the fitting of the wheels was a bit of a nightmare. They kept falling off! In fact one fell off this morning! I finally finished all the little bits, like the roof-rack and mud-guards and so on. I was trying to think of the best way to attach these to the car. I considered CA glue, but I didn't have any and I don't like CA glue very much. I seem to stick the thing to myself rather than the intended destination... So anyway, here it is. The 'Monte Carlo' plate is a lot wonky. The problem was I used Mr Setter setting solution, and by Jove, did it set it! It wouldn't budge. So I gave up and left it where it sat! It's even more obvious here! On the whole, I am pleased with the outcome. Another one to add to the car park. Sorry about the background. I need to set up a proper photography set up, but don't really have any to put it. Thanks for looking, Alan. Edited October 28, 2018 by Alan R Grammar! 19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhouse Posted October 28, 2018 Share Posted October 28, 2018 I think you'll find that those Monte Carlo rally plates were riveted on. To my mind it looks as if Rauno Aaltonen's spirited Scandinavian driving style has caused the right hand rivet to pop out 😉 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bandsaw Steve Posted October 28, 2018 Share Posted October 28, 2018 To me it just looked like someone has zapped a sticker on the car, I just assumed it was supposed to be ‘jaunty’. To me it’s not a problem- don’t mention it and few will see a problem. 👍 Got to love a mini! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted October 28, 2018 Share Posted October 28, 2018 The plates in those day were metal, but I don't know how they were attached. But I'd also bet at some point in the rally a rivet or screw might pop out & leave a wonky plate...!! And wheels falling off a Mini - nothing new there! Nice little Min, looks the part! Like the shine you've got on the paint, much more in period for a Monte Mini than a miles deep 2K clearcoated finish! Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeroenS Posted October 28, 2018 Share Posted October 28, 2018 Good one Alan! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince1159 Posted October 28, 2018 Share Posted October 28, 2018 Lovely job,the days when mini was a mini.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smithy Posted October 28, 2018 Share Posted October 28, 2018 I absolutely love it! And don't worry about the Monte plate, as others have said it's well within the realms of plausibility. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan R Posted October 29, 2018 Author Share Posted October 29, 2018 (edited) Hi All, That's it then. A rivet popped out due to spirited driving. I'll live with that. Cheers, Alan. Edited November 1, 2018 by Alan R Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamden Posted October 29, 2018 Share Posted October 29, 2018 That's a great result Alan looks every inch a Mini! Roger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marco F. Posted October 29, 2018 Share Posted October 29, 2018 Lovely Mini Cooper S, the one and only, you have created. Looks superb. Over the years I owned 10 classic Minis. Had a lot of fun with these cars Cheers Marco F. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgraham Posted October 31, 2018 Share Posted October 31, 2018 I like what you’ve done there, what’s the scale? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan R Posted October 31, 2018 Author Share Posted October 31, 2018 12 hours ago, dgraham said: I like what you’ve done there, what’s the scale? The scale is 1/24. I do like the scale as you can get a reasonable amount of detail, and it doesn't take up too much space (especially the Mini!) Cheers, Alan. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrissy_J Posted November 1, 2018 Share Posted November 1, 2018 I've got one of these on my bench at the moment, it's mostly assembled and in primer. It'll be interesting to see how mine comes out compared to yours. What paint did you use for the bodyshell, Alan? I'm going with Tamiya's own Red X7. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan R Posted November 1, 2018 Author Share Posted November 1, 2018 Hi Chrissy, I used Halfords's car paint on this one. I can't quite remember as it was a long time (about 4 years) ago that I painted it. I think that it was some kind of Rover red. Cheers, Alan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted November 24, 2018 Share Posted November 24, 2018 Greatest mini of all time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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