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24 h Classic 2011 - Mini Cooper


sportracer02
02-14-2011, 11:33 AM
Hi,

after our last years group build with the caymans http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=1010880&highlight=cayman we decided for this years Model Show in Frankfurt on 08. + 09.10.2011 a similar project:

At the Nürburgring 24 h youngtimer races take place. So Scaleproduction provides the decals for the starting-numbers, their frame an the main sponsor. Every youngtimer is a possible model.

I hope we´ll see some interesting cars in October.


I decided to build a Mini Cooper, based on a 1:24 Tamiya kit.

I changed the cage to modern style

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/28/1077928/3731336236346361.jpg

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/28/1077928/6138333834316532.jpg

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/28/1077928/3734366632323435.jpg


painted the body and decaled it

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/28/1077928/3461333838383632.jpg

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/28/1077928/3734636431323730.jpg



added some modern features to the interior (seat, fire extinguisher) and some wires to the engine

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/28/1077928/3763666235313561.jpg



and finished the model

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/28/1077928/3938663135656265.jpg

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/28/1077928/3362396532636463.jpg

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/28/1077928/6537643532376664.jpg

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/28/1077928/3932323436323135.jpg

(after the photos I improved the BmF in some areas)

endac
02-14-2011, 03:12 PM
Looks really good, i like the axle stands under the car during the build, nice touch

gpz900ra7
02-14-2011, 03:31 PM
Interesting build, I like the way you have turned it into a proper little track machine.

One tiny observation, and its just me being a bit of a rivet counter here, the copper pipe going to the servo from the master cylinder is actually coming from the clutch, and not the brake resevoir, just thought you might like to change it round.

Cool car though, :sunglasse



gpz900ra7.

quadzero
02-14-2011, 08:26 PM
Very sharp livery, looks excellent. The driver's seat sure makes the rollcage look small and compact on this little car. excellent work tru-out.

sportracer02
02-15-2011, 11:07 AM
Thanks for the comments

@ gpz900ra7 Thanks for the technical hint, I think I´ll change it

klutz_100
02-15-2011, 12:54 PM
WTF??? :D

You've finished already?!?!?! I haven't even started thinking about mine yet! :lol:

Nice idea, Micha :thumbsup:
The idea of a Playboy Mini makes me smile

I think you were right to clean up the BMF because, in the photos at least, it doesn't look as great as your usual standard.

rallymaster
02-15-2011, 03:16 PM
Nice little one, great engine details !! :thumbsup:
is there any group build here as for the Caymans ? :sly:
Could be a good reason to come in Frankfurt, I'm not so far away... :naughty:

dieteufel
02-16-2011, 12:45 PM
Hi Micha

Nice little bullet.

ales
02-16-2011, 01:36 PM
Is it a model of an actual car or a phantom racer? I'm not sure I understand the rules of the group build you're having.

sportracer02
02-16-2011, 02:50 PM
Nice little one, great engine details !! :thumbsup:
is there any group build here as for the Caymans ? :sly:
Could be a good reason to come in Frankfurt, I'm not so far away... :naughty:

Hi,

I guess, the other builders, as far as they are in AF, open threads on their own, I´m not sure, if a commen thread makes sense here.

Concerning Frankfurt: You are welcome

sportracer02
02-16-2011, 03:01 PM
Is it a model of an actual car or a phantom racer? I'm not sure I understand the rules of the group build you're having.

Hi,

it´s half/half.

We (nearly) stick to the rules concerning starting numbers of the cars (depends on the engine/power), to the modern safety equipment, but the design is free.

See some of the original cars here http://adac.24h-rennen.de/Bilder.4001.0.html?&tx_cegallery_pi1[album]=291&tx_cegallery_pi1[apage]=1&cHash=846c87960d

or here www.rennfotos.de -> Fotos -> 24h Rennen 2010 -> 24 H Classic Race

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