BDSchindler Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 (edited) I've been picking up a couple of insignificant kits lately (read: CHEAP!) to practice with and get my skills and (most importantly) patience back up to par. Especially painting skills that weren't always so great anyway. Well, my daughter's 14th birthday is this Valentines day. She is obsessed with the color pink and recently, she became doubly obsessed with the new Mini Cooper. So I seized the moment and picked up Revell's Mini Cooper and tonite, it got painted...pink. I figured I'll build it for her Birthday. And boy is this thing PINK! Going to be a standard build. The kit I picked up I didn't realize it was a curbside model but just the practice I wanted. I also picked up the Photoetch kit for the Mini from MCG. Should a fun build. Besides, how many guys can say they bought their little girl a new car for her 14th birthday! Edited February 14, 2016 by BDSchindler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1930fordpickup Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 I like this idea . She will love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang1989 Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 Yeah she'll most likely be keepin' that one for a long time after you're done with it. Way to go....dad!! . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hedotwo Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 Great idea! For my oldest granddaughter's 17th birthday last year I surprised her with a replica of her red VW bug. She loved it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxer Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 I've built replicas of two of my daughter's cars and she was overjoyed. I'm sure your's will be more appreciated than anything you would just buy in a store and wrap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kforbus Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 Ok. As much as I hate to admit it, I love that color. I think it will look awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamsuperdan Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 Always liked the Mini, even though it's kind of a "chick" car.As an aside, here in Alberta, you can get your learner's permit at age 14. My boy, who is 11, keeps reminding me that he's driving in 3 years. Yikes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BDSchindler Posted January 30, 2016 Author Share Posted January 30, 2016 (edited) Always liked the Mini, even though it's kind of a "chick" car.As an aside, here in Alberta, you can get your learner's permit at age 14. My boy, who is 11, keeps reminding me that he's driving in 3 years. Yikes!Jeez...I have an 18 year old who isn't at all interested in getting his license. Edited January 30, 2016 by BDSchindler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DumpyDan Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 Well done Dad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modelbuilder Mark Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 Cool Dad thing to do! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie8575 Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 I've been picking up a couple of insignificant kits lately (read: CHEAP!) to practice with and get my skills and (most importantly) patience back up to par. Especially painting skills that weren't always so great anyway. Well, my daughter's 14th birthday is this Valentines day. She is obsessed with the color pink and recently, she became doubly obsessed with the new Mini Cooper. So I seized the moment and picked up Revell's Mini Cooper and tonite, it got painted...pink. I figured I'll build it for her Birthday. And boy is this thing PINK! Going to be a standard build. The kit I picked up I didn't realize it was a curbside model but just the practice I wanted. I also picked up the Photoetch kit for the Mini from MCG. Should a fun build. Besides, how many guys can say they bought their little girl a new car for her 14th birthday! Cool. She'll love it. And wow, is that thing pink! Charlie Larkin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 Yeah she'll most likely be keepin' that one for a long time after you're done with it. Way to go....dad!! . Agreed. When my daughter was that age, she was interested in going into the Coast Guard, so for Christmas that year I went on eBay and bought an OOP (semi-spendy) Coast Guard GI Joe, then took Joe out of the package and replaced him with a Barbie in the USCG uniform. (Barbie's high-heel feet were never intended to go into GI combat boots, but I made it work.) Put it all back together in the display package so it looks like it came that way. She treasures that thing to this day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 Welcome back!, She will love it. this is crazy, but my little sisters birthday is also on valentines day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BDSchindler Posted February 14, 2016 Author Share Posted February 14, 2016 Well, my first FINISHED automotive model in 30 years and I gotta say...I need lots of practice to rebuild skills! But it is officially done and just in time since my daughter's birthday is tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadrunner Posted February 14, 2016 Share Posted February 14, 2016 Looks cool; I'd imagine she'll be pleased. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deathgoblin Posted February 15, 2016 Share Posted February 15, 2016 Looks really good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagercr Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 Very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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