microwheel Posted September 25, 2014 Posted September 25, 2014 Hi Guys, Well it took a few days to finish up the Mini, but I finally had time to get it done. I started this kit because my wife got it for me last christmas. I didnt know at the time, we were going to run into personal issues with her health, but when we did, it distracted me from putting the time and quality into it that I would have. But it did motivate me to get it done sooner than later, if for no other reason that for her. If you didnt follow the build and want to see what and how things were done to the mini, you can check out the full build process at this link http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=91827 Here are a few pics of the mini done, it may take a couple posts to get all the pics on here. Also sorry about some of the pics quality.
Harry P. Posted September 25, 2014 Posted September 25, 2014 Nice! I like how you did the hinges. Hard to tell from the photo, but is the grille actually open? If not, you might want to add a black wash to it; it'll help a lot.
microwheel Posted September 25, 2014 Author Posted September 25, 2014 Nice! I like how you did the hinges. Hard to tell from the photo, but is the grille actually open? If not, you might want to add a black wash to it; it'll help a lot. Thanks Harry, yes the grill is opened. The first set of pics just didnt show it very well. The last pic should let you see it better.
unclescott58 Posted September 25, 2014 Posted September 25, 2014 Beutiful model. Very nicely done. Scott
Rusty Irons Posted September 25, 2014 Posted September 25, 2014 That is a remarkably good looking model. The detail is very impressive! Great build!
Maxicoop Posted September 25, 2014 Posted September 25, 2014 Who doesn't love a Mini Cooper ...... you did a fantastic job ......... that is a beautiful build ..... and super details !!!!!!!
microwheel Posted September 26, 2014 Author Posted September 26, 2014 Simply Beautiful ....... Thanks Geoff, and thank you also for the help with the paint and the info that you helped me with.
microwheel Posted September 26, 2014 Author Posted September 26, 2014 Who doesn't love a Mini Cooper ...... you did a fantastic job ......... that is a beautiful build ..... and super details !!!!!!! Thank Ron. I love any classic british car. I even own a 1:1 MG Midget Excellent and gorgeous build Jim.. Thanks alot Carl
microwheel Posted September 26, 2014 Author Posted September 26, 2014 That is a remarkably good looking model. The detail is very impressive! Great build! Thanks Matt Nice work Jim Thanks Ray
microwheel Posted September 26, 2014 Author Posted September 26, 2014 Beutiful model. Very nicely done. Scott Thank you very much Scott Great build! Awesome level of detayls! Thanks alot José
Ramfins59 Posted September 26, 2014 Posted September 26, 2014 Jim, you did a great job on this model.
peekay Posted September 26, 2014 Posted September 26, 2014 Great looking model! You wouldn't know you can open the doors - until you open them. That alone is a real achievement. Usually there are unseemly gaps when someone does this. And the prototypical hinging is very impressive.
rmvw guy Posted September 27, 2014 Posted September 27, 2014 Very nice!!! Love all the detail and open doors.
D. Battista Posted September 28, 2014 Posted September 28, 2014 Totally Awesome project.....! And done for someone you love Priceless..! Glad you included a link to the "On the Workbench" thread.. sure helped to appreciate this build a lot more...as I would have never known what all you did extra... Can't say enough about it..! ...just an AWESOME build...! I like your color choice too...
freakshow12 Posted September 28, 2014 Posted September 28, 2014 Just a fantastic build Jim. Turned out great. I hope things work out well for your wife. We are thinking about you guys
TFchronos Posted September 29, 2014 Posted September 29, 2014 Very nice work, looks like a show winner.
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