OutcastJoel Posted November 20, 2020 Share Posted November 20, 2020 Hello All, I am calling this done but I guess it isn't really. I still intend the change the rear number plate for one with a sponsor's logo (Ferodo or someone) but it is near as makes no odds. This is from the Tamiya 1/24 kit. I got it about 15 years ago but being a kid managed to start and then loose the roof! The box has been looking at me since I got back into modelling last winter and when my brother gave me the roof from a mini kit which had been broken I knew it was on! I made quite a few mistakes around the painting and polishing but eventually managed to get it finished acceptably with Humbrol Enamels. I also stuffed up sequencing of build but hopefully I will make it work a little better next time! I have absolutely loved it though and now have three cars in the stash waiting to be built (Beetle 1303 Cabriolet, Jag XK SS and Metro 6R4) . I have also read a tonne on clearcoats and have a "spot gun" in the post and am waiting to pull the trigger on an order of Zero two pack clear coat, so it wont be long before I am back! 20201120_121100_Film2 by OutcastJoel, on Flickr 20201120_121110_Film2 by OutcastJoel, on Flickr 20201120_121124_Film2 by OutcastJoel, on Flickr 20201120_121231_Film2 by OutcastJoel, on Flickr 20201120_215510_Film2 by OutcastJoel, on Flickr 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted November 20, 2020 Share Posted November 20, 2020 Looks really good to me - cracking paintjob for your first car model - very nice indeed! And you might tell from my avatar I like anything classic Mini! And your bonnet prop looks pretty similar to what we use on our 1275 GT...!! 🤣 I look forward to future ones! 👍 Keith 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince1159 Posted November 21, 2020 Share Posted November 21, 2020 Lovely job,what a little beauty... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 If this is your first car model,you have nothing to worry about it looks great as said before nice paint job .Well done 👏 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klubman01 Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 Very nice. Like Keith, I'm also a classic Mini fan. Trevor 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kapam Posted January 14, 2021 Share Posted January 14, 2021 So is this a "model of your first car", or "your first car model"? No matter - it has turned out beautifully! Congratulations!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted January 14, 2021 Share Posted January 14, 2021 That looks great. I may have to hunt one down. I've a love hate relationship with Minis. I loved mine 40+ years ago, we had such fun with it. Now, I think they're a fool of a car, uncomfortable, impractical & bloody nearly inaccessible when you're still built like a rugby lock forward but can't manoeuvre like one, still, I'd model one for old times sake & the memories, oh, the memories. Your's brings them flooding back. Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnlambert Posted January 14, 2021 Share Posted January 14, 2021 I'm a big fan of the Tamiya Mini, I've built a couple and have a few more stashed away. If my next one turns out as nicely as this one I'll be very pleased. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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