Rover Mini Cooper 1.3i Bigscale

Time for something else, my first bigscale...
Got a big pile of them so lets start with the smallest car :lol:

The pics:

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/11363/P1010348.JPG

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/11363/P1010355.JPG

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/11363/P1010354.JPG

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/11363/P1010351.JPG

Dont know about the colour yet...
Greetz

Cool project, ive always wanted to get that kit!!!

Sanded the mold lines and filled the sinkholes with putty.
Couldnt resist:

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/11363/P1010359.JPG

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/11363/P1010362~0.JPG

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/11363/P1010363.JPG

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/11363/P1010364.JPG

Tomorrow sanding the putty and this weekend colour?
Greetz

im going to get this model in the near future, possibley adding openable doors

Color is airbrushed...

Pics:

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/11363/P1010377.JPG

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/11363/P1010378~0.JPG

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/11363/P1010379~0.JPG

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/11363/P1010380~0.JPG

Normally i clear with 2k from zero. (the pre-thinned stuff)
But i dont have it anymore and only have the glass bottles that you have to mix for yourself laying on the shelf.
What mix ratios do you guys use? I've read somewhere that the instructions for mixing are not 100%.

Greetz
Jurgen

Looking good! If you nail the clear/polishing it will look amazing!

Some more done:

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/11363/P1010385.JPG

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/11363/P1010386.JPG

Together:

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/11363/P1010389.JPG

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/11363/P1010392.JPG

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/11363/P1010393.JPG

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/11363/P1010395~0.JPG

Greetz

First time i've used this in stead of the pre-thinned stuff:

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/11363/P1010398~0.JPG

Bling Bling:

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/11363/P1010400~0.JPG

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/11363/P1010402.JPG

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/11363/P1010403.JPG

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/11363/P1010404.JPG

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/11363/P1010405.JPG

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/11363/P1010406~0.JPG

Some small dust in the clear but i wil polish that out.
Now time for decals and final clear.
Greetz

Looks great! Nice shiny paint and i like the Black/Red White combo.

(I thought my 1/20 Mini was big)

Wow what great results with the clear and for your first time too. Is that straight over a semi-gloss black base? I like the colour combo too.

Is that straight over a semi-gloss black base?

Hey, i've used zero jet black paint. It drys flat...

Thanks guys!
Decals are on, also sanded out some dust.
Here and there are some dull spots due to sanding but they will disapear during final clear coat.

Pics:

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/11363/P1010413~0.JPG

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/11363/P1010415~0.JPG

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/11363/P1010416~0.JPG

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/11363/P1010418~0.JPG

Greetz

nice paint job mate, exactly how black should look

Awesome job!!!! wish my mini was that shinny!!!!

Wow! What a shine! Looks great :)

Really like your weathering on the chassis. What technique did you use? Dry-brush?

Keep it up! :)

Really like your weathering on the chassis. What technique did you use? Dry-brush?


Thanks, yes its just a dry brush with tamiya flat aluminium acrylics paint

Nice job. You know when you've painted a car black well, when it starts to look like chrome :p Didn't think just applying clear over jet black would give such good results. But then I don't know how many clear layers you've put on.

But then I don't know how many clear layers you've put on.

Hey KevHw, i've just put on 3 mist coats and 2 wet coats...

Greetz

Sanded and polished:

Tease:

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/11363/P1010429~0.JPG

Greetz

Few steps further...
Removed tamiya chrome:

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/11363/P1010436.JPG

Primer and gloss black:

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/11363/P1010438~0.JPG

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/11363/P1010439.JPG

Alclad chrome:

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/11363/P1010440.JPG

Rims, needs some further detailling and wash:

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/11363/P1010454.JPG

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/11363/P1010442~0.JPG

Some things placed on the body:

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/11363/P1010443.JPG

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/11363/P1010448.JPG

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/11363/P1010453.JPG

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/11363/P1010456~0.JPG

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/11363/P1010457.JPG

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/11363/P1010458~0.JPG

And thats it.
Greetz

Thats Really looking awesome, hey quick question, what is the phyical size of the rims & tires? Im considering this kit & some wheels for it, but want to know if theyll match. Cheers

Looking good.

What did you use to strip the chrome?

Love the progress you've made. One thing I noticed though is that your chrome looks a bit dulled/grainy even though you had a glossy base. Did you apply it quite heavily/a few layers? I always use extremely light coats which gives me a good reflection but only when looking from certain angles :confused:.

Paint looks great and I particularly like the wheels........so what did you use to strip the chrome?

Cheers,
Lee

Thats Really looking awesome, hey quick question, what is the phyical size of the rims & tires? Im considering this kit & some wheels for it, but want to know if theyll match. Cheers

Tire:

Width 44mm.
Thickness 12mm.

Rim:

Width 28mm.
Thickness 12mm.

Is it good like this or do you need some more measurements?

What did you use to strip the chrome?

Mr Muscle oven four...

Searched the spare box for some lights:

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/11363/P1010460.JPG

In place:

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/11363/P1010463.JPG

Turn signals done:

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/11363/P1010469.JPG

Rear lights in place:

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/11363/P1010461.JPG

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/11363/P1010467~0.JPG

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/11363/P1010468.JPG

Started the engine:

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/11363/P1010473.JPG

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/11363/P1010474~0.JPG

Added wires, materials used: shrinktube and electrical cable.
Still needs washes and drybrushes, also dont mind the dust already on the body :roll:

Greetz

Clean work, if i recall correctly vric on this board built a very detailed mini in the past. I think his wesite is down though. These kits look nice, the paint came out flawless.

PS How are you doing on the opel?

PS How are you doing on the opel?

Thanks!
Lost motivation a bit with the opel, i think i will finish it after the mini... Will see :)...

We have propulsion...

Pics:

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/11363/P1010486.JPG

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/11363/P1010489.JPG

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/11363/P1010490.JPG

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/11363/P1010491~0.JPG

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/11363/P1010492~0.JPG

Just a few small pieces and we can install it on the chassis.

Greetz

Chassis done:

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/11363/P1010497.JPG

Sigarette foil:

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/11363/P1010499.JPG

Engine done:

Radiator hose before and after:

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/11363/P1010494.JPG

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/11363/P1010506.JPG

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/11363/P1010507.JPG

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/11363/P1010509.JPG

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/11363/P1010510.JPG

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/11363/P1010511.JPG

Time for the interieur..
Greetz

This looks more real than my 1:1

Finished, pics here: http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=6010655#post6010655

Thanks for the comments!