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Post by mrmike on Feb 13, 2022 6:49:07 GMT -7
As my Volkswagen project winds down, my new project is the Revell Original Mini Cooper and while this kit has 128 pieces, this car is tiny when compared to the current modern Revell Mini Cooper which had less pieces when I built it many years ago. I plan on painting this Mini Cooper Tamiya TS-86 Pure Red with a Tamiya TS-26 Pure White roof. If I can scare up the materials, I may try to produce a Union Jack roof decal for this Mini. Other than the roof decal and maybe some engine wiring, this model will be built OOB.    More Mini Cooper to come... |
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Post by sharp on Feb 13, 2022 19:42:37 GMT -7
Cool build Mike! It looks almost like the Tamiya kit. I built the Tamiya kit a few years ago, that kit went together almost by it self. I Never built the Revell kit, I'm wondering if its like the Tamiya kit.
Looking forward to more on this build.
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Post by mrmike on Feb 14, 2022 7:43:37 GMT -7
I have never looked at the Tamiya kit, so I couldn't say if they are alike. The Revell kit does look pretty nice.
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Post by mrmike on Feb 14, 2022 15:02:42 GMT -7
I started with assembly of the basic engine and I painted some of the parts needed for it with PollyS Dark Green. I also painted some pieces with gold, stainless steel, flat and semi gloss black. The wheels got a coating of flat white around the rims. I'll coat this with gloss clear in a few days.    More Mini to come... |
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Post by DeeCee on Feb 14, 2022 18:24:32 GMT -7
wow that is tiny.
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Post by mrmike on Feb 17, 2022 6:32:07 GMT -7
Yes, it is! It is also British which I also like.
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Post by mrmike on Feb 20, 2022 7:20:23 GMT -7
The engine has been assembled and ready to be installed in the chassis...when I get that built! I must say that this engine went together very well and I haven't lost any parts yet! These parts are tiny!    More Mini to come... |
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Post by mrmike on Feb 22, 2022 20:43:35 GMT -7
I finally got some Tamiya Grey Fine Surface Prime on the Mini chassis and I installed the engine. I painted the interior floor with Tamiya TS-29 Semi Gloss Black and the body parts got a coat of Tamiya White Fine Surface Primer.    More Mini to come... |
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Post by sharp on Feb 23, 2022 20:54:08 GMT -7
Looks great so far Mike!
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Post by mrmike on Feb 24, 2022 6:57:56 GMT -7
Thanks Mike! As soon as life stops getting in the way, I'll continue working on the Mini Cooper.
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Post by mrmike on Feb 24, 2022 15:57:17 GMT -7
A little time this afternoon at the paintbooth! I painted the body and other pieces with Tamiya TS-86 Pure Red, the roof with Tamiya TS-26 Pure White, A second coat for the interior platform with Tamiya TS-29 Semi Gloss Black. Now to let this dry and maybe a couple of coats of Tamiya TS-13 Gloss Clear to be added.    More Mini to come... |
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Post by mrmike on Feb 26, 2022 14:59:43 GMT -7
A mockup to check my work. Other than the fit of the hood (bonnet), everything looks good! The hood fit can use some adjustment.    More Mini to come... |
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Post by mrmike on Mar 1, 2022 15:45:15 GMT -7
I clearcoated my Mini Cooper and I am for the most part, not happy! I washed, air-dryed, primered and painted the Mini and when I clearcoated the body, the paint ran away from the door edges. Arrgh!    More Mini to come... |
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Post by mrmike on Mar 5, 2022 8:40:56 GMT -7
I have finished my Original Mini Cooper and it is posted in On The Road-Factory Stock. I would like to thank all those who have viewed and commented on my WIP.
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