WIP, Tamiya Mini Cooper

Had this on the go for around a year, after being busy with other stuff, i am just making another go on it, i'm building another one as well in a different colour (White with a black roof) and also converting a Tamiya cooper kit to a basic mini

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b290/GeeBee42/Engine_comp__finished.jpg

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b290/GeeBee42/dash_finished.jpg

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b290/GeeBee42/Red_mini_bodyshell.jpg

Welcome to AF!

Looks like you're off to a good start. The Tamiya Mini is a great (if tiny) little kit.

If you want to add some additional engine detail, I might suggest wiring the ignition system. The spark plugs, distributor, and ignition coil are all easily visible on the front of the engine. You just need some fine guage wire and a suitably sized drill bit.

Yes, i am going to wire up the ignition, i should have really drilled the holes before i painted it, but there's always something you forget to do .... the holes in the wheels were drilled out, instead of painting the indents black, like shown in the instructions, the paint is factory tartan red and black.

Here's a few more photo's since the last lot, coming on quite good ....

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b290/GeeBee42/100_1773.jpg

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b290/GeeBee42/100_1775.jpg

Photo's taken since last time ......

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b290/GeeBee42/100_1788.jpg

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b290/GeeBee42/100_1789.jpg

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b290/GeeBee42/100_1794.jpg

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b290/GeeBee42/100_1795.jpg

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b290/GeeBee42/100_1801.jpg

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b290/GeeBee42/100_1799.jpg

Bodywork on the white & black one has just been started .....

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b290/GeeBee42/WhiteCooper.jpg


Geoff

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b290/GeeBee42/100_1821.jpg

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b290/GeeBee42/100_1822.jpg

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b290/GeeBee42/100_1823.jpg

Front end is now finished, just the rear to do, plus door handles, badges and a few decals to do, then it's finished.

that looks great i attempted one but myne snapped in post so i wasnt happy any way keep going looking good so far.

Work on the Old English White cooper is starting to come along ...

Engine built up and fixed into front subframe

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b290/GeeBee42/100_1818-1.jpg

Engine put into chassis, Dynamo drive belts, cooling fan and radiator fixed in

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b290/GeeBee42/100_1833.jpg

Rear subframe, exhaust and gearbox remote casing installed

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b290/GeeBee42/100_1838.jpg

Dash panel painted, just gauge decals to install

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b290/GeeBee42/100_1830.jpg

Carpets painted Tamiya flat red

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b290/GeeBee42/100_1827.jpg

Bottom of Gearbox, drive shalfs and steering installed

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b290/GeeBee42/100_1828.jpg

Rear boxes painted and trimmed in BMF

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b290/GeeBee42/100_1806.jpg

Bodyshell & roof painted and polished

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b290/GeeBee42/WhiteCooper.jpg