microwheel Posted September 25, 2014 Share 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted September 25, 2014 Share 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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microwheel Posted September 25, 2014 Author Share 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 Excellent and gorgeous build Jim.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unclescott58 Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 Beutiful model. Very nicely done. Scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hjracing Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 Great build! Awesome level of detayls! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helix Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 Nice work Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty Irons Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 That is a remarkably good looking model. The detail is very impressive! Great build! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeeBee Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 Simply Beautiful ....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxicoop Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 Who doesn't love a Mini Cooper ...... you did a fantastic job ......... that is a beautiful build ..... and super details !!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
microwheel Posted September 26, 2014 Author Share 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
microwheel Posted September 26, 2014 Author Share 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
microwheel Posted September 26, 2014 Author Share 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
microwheel Posted September 26, 2014 Author Share Posted September 26, 2014 Beutiful model. Very nicely done. Scott Thank you very much Scott Great build! Awesome level of detayls! Thanks alot José Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramfins59 Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 Jim, you did a great job on this model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 Looks fantastic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peekay Posted September 26, 2014 Share 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmvw guy Posted September 27, 2014 Share Posted September 27, 2014 Very nice!!! Love all the detail and open doors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D. Battista Posted September 28, 2014 Share 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... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freakshow12 Posted September 28, 2014 Share 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prince Ital Mike Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 Cute Mini, great job!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TFchronos Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 Very nice work, looks like a show winner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pturley84 Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 Great job. I love the original mini's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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