Toftdale Posted September 2 Share Posted September 2 Ive just noticed that this build took exactly a year, which by my standards is actually good going. The main challenge on this build was to see if I could fit a Honda engine into a classic mini as per the real world conversations. Thankfully I did and hence here we are 😁. I've thoroughly enjoyed building this (which is the main point, isn't it? ) and learned a few new skills along the way and very much appreciated all you comments and input along the way - Andy Just incase you didn't notice my WIP thread, here it is and more importantly where have you been? 🤣😂. Just be warned there are lots of micro updates. So with out future ado, the beauty shots 😍 A couple of double exposures (created in photoshop) Some construction photos These just seemed appropriate 😁 Thanks for looking, oh and "Hang on a minute, lads. I've got a great idea." - Andy 26 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiny Posted September 2 Share Posted September 2 This one has been quite a build. Well done on getting all the mini-engineering done to get that engine cradle installed, not to mention all the other bits which stop it being 'just a Mini'. Hopefully you have somewhere plenty visible to store it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neddy Posted September 2 Share Posted September 2 I've loved following the build and the end result is incredible. The ingenuity and expertise you've brought to producing this great little fun car have resulted in something really special. Unique, innovative, technically challenging and above all fun. The photo set is equally so! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stickframe Posted September 3 Share Posted September 3 This was great to watch getting built and the results well worth the time and effort! It looks fantastic! Cheers Nick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noel Smith Posted September 3 Share Posted September 3 Superb rework/ transformation and a quite unique model as a result. It's beauty is is in its brutal appearance like a 6R4. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klubman01 Posted September 3 Share Posted September 3 That has come out so well. It is a brilliantly bonkers idea that you executed with style. Thoroughly enjoyed the WIP, and the RFI images are the icing on the cake. Bravo! Trevor 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Windy37 Posted September 3 Share Posted September 3 Brilliant result 👏 👌 Excellent photos, very original. Don't know how long that deep front spoiler would last on the Italian Job route out of Turin though !! Gary 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bengalensis Posted September 3 Share Posted September 3 What a great finish of an impressive project! The work and the patience that has gone into this is admirable. There is so much to discover as you look deeper and deeper. It may have taken a year, but it's time well spent! 👍👍👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toftdale Posted September 3 Author Share Posted September 3 22 hours ago, Spiny said: This one has been quite a build. Well done on getting all the mini-engineering done to get that engine cradle installed, not to mention all the other bits which stop it being 'just a Mini'. Hopefully you have somewhere plenty visible to store it. Cheers Spiny, It now has pride of place! 20 hours ago, Neddy said: I've loved following the build and the end result is incredible. The ingenuity and expertise you've brought to producing this great little fun car have resulted in something really special. Unique, innovative, technically challenging and above all fun. The photo set is equally so! Thanks Neddy I always struggle with the 'formal' shots, but had great fun taking the last ones 12 hours ago, Stickframe said: This was great to watch getting built and the results well worth the time and effort! It looks fantastic! Cheers Nick Cheers Nick, your comments are always appreciated. 11 hours ago, Noel Smith said: Superb rework/ transformation and a quite unique model as a result. It's beauty is is in its brutal appearance like a 6R4. Thanks Noel, very kind of you to say so. 10 hours ago, klubman01 said: That has come out so well. It is a brilliantly bonkers idea that you executed with style. Thoroughly enjoyed the WIP, and the RFI images are the icing on the cake. Bravo! Trevor Bonkers!!!, well just a little bit. Plus thanks Trevor for the references along the way 10 hours ago, Windy37 said: Brilliant result 👏 👌 Excellent photos, very original. Don't know how long that deep front spoiler would last on the Italian Job route out of Turin though !! Gary With the current state of the roads in the UK, I'm not sure it would make it to Dover! 28 minutes ago, Bengalensis said: What a great finish of an impressive project! The work and the patience that has gone into this is admirable. There is so much to discover as you look deeper and deeper. It may have taken a year, but it's time well spent! 👍👍👍 To kind, but I'll take it! Thanks again Gents - Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triumphfan Posted September 3 Share Posted September 3 I absolutely love this. Enjoyed the wip posts as well. The 'completely mental' Mini is superb but you really blew me over with the RFI photos !! Just awesome, well done. Atb, Steve. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fnick Posted September 6 Share Posted September 6 Cracking build all around Andy! Definitely worth the wait. I love that first shot. Nick pS: weren't there 3 minis in the Italian Job?... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted September 6 Share Posted September 6 Oh wow, seeing this finished is awesome what a model, what a car. Great work on this fantastic conversion. Enjoyed the WIP, sorry I missed the end of the WIP, will catch up as soon as Ican. Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toftdale Posted September 8 Author Share Posted September 8 On 03/09/2024 at 21:33, triumphfan said: I absolutely love this. Enjoyed the wip posts as well. The 'completely mental' Mini is superb but you really blew me over with the RFI photos !! Just awesome, well done. Atb, Steve. Thanks Steve, and having seen your modelling skills in the Flesh I know that you definitely know what you on about 😄. On 06/09/2024 at 18:44, Fnick said: Cracking build all around Andy! Definitely worth the wait. I love that first shot. Nick pS: weren't there 3 minis in the Italian Job?... Cheers Nick, thanks as ever and you are correct there were three Minis, but only one of these on which I based the colour scheme.😄 On 06/09/2024 at 19:09, bigbadbadge said: Oh wow, seeing this finished is awesome what a model, what a car. Great work on this fantastic conversion. Enjoyed the WIP, sorry I missed the end of the WIP, will catch up as soon as Ican. Chris Thanks Chris you're too kind, as you have been through out the WIP Andy 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeroenS Posted September 9 Share Posted September 9 What a cool car, I checked into the WIP every now and then, wasn't able to follow all of it. Brilliant work. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toftdale Posted September 11 Author Share Posted September 11 On 09/09/2024 at 07:14, JeroenS said: What a cool car, I checked into the WIP every now and then, wasn't able to follow all of it. Brilliant work. Thanks Jeroen, this was definitely one of the most fun builds I made in a while - Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davi Posted September 11 Share Posted September 11 Just wow, what an effort this must have been! So much creativity, so nicely executed! A great pleasure to look at, and very nice what you did with the Photoshop pictures! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toftdale Posted September 12 Author Share Posted September 12 21 hours ago, Davi said: Just wow, what an effort this must have been! So much creativity, so nicely executed! A great pleasure to look at, and very nice what you did with the Photoshop pictures! Thanks Davi very kind of you to say so - Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HK-500 Posted September 23 Share Posted September 23 ouch ! that's bonkers ! To my great sadness, I didn't see the w.i.p but will surely check it !! It's a very angry little beast that you managed to create here. kudos to you, Andy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toftdale Posted October 2 Author Share Posted October 2 On 23/09/2024 at 15:33, HK-500 said: ouch ! that's bonkers ! To my great sadness, I didn't see the w.i.p but will surely check it !! It's a very angry little beast that you managed to create here. kudos to you, Andy Thanks HK-500. I thought I'd done alot of scratch work into this, then I saw this work 😅 - Andy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gimme Shelter Posted November 1 Share Posted November 1 Brilliant - I can just see Camp Freddie sat inside it - it just needs a wishbone adding! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toftdale Posted November 2 Author Share Posted November 2 On 01/11/2024 at 16:53, Gimme Shelter said: Brilliant - I can just see Camp Freddie sat inside it - it just needs a wishbone adding! Very kind - it was a blast to make - Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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