Mini Cooper Question

[turbos86]

Hi, too all that have build the Revell New Mini Cooper. I have a few questions concerning this kit.

I heard the part don't fit together too well, is this true?
Does it only come with 1 set of wheels? If not, are the Cooper S 8 spoke wheels included? Like this:


How much did you pay for your kit and where did you get it from?
Thanks a lot!

[ZoomZoomMX-5]

There is only one set of standard 5 spokes in the kit. It's not a Cooper S.
The rims I used on mine I "borrowed" from an Integra.

The assembly isn't too bad, the glass is the biggest challenge. You have to paint the black inside, and it's not well marked nor symmetrical. You have to be careful gluing it in. The top is a separate piece. The headlight and taillight buckets are almost too small, be very careful while assembling them not to push them too far through the hole. Mine were quite fun to build and worth the little extra effort.

Here are mine if you missed seeing them the other day:





This is the Maisto, these are the same rims that are in the Revell kit:



I've thought of stealing the headlights from this model for my Gulf car. The Maisto diecast has much better headlights than the kit.

[ZoomZoomMX-5]

How much did you pay for your kit and where did you get it from?

I cheated and got mine for about $7 each at a half-off sale at Hobby Lobby. Check their website (www.hobbylobby.com) to see if there's a store near you and to see their weekly specials. I've got a ton of my models when they are on sale there...like a $19 Tamiya Modena, a $5 Tamiya Beetle, $6 BMW Z8....

[fatboyslim]

$6 for a Z8!!! that's only £4!!
Was that the Tamiya kit? I've never seen it for less than £18 ($27) in my local shops!!

[ZoomZoomMX-5]

$6 for a Z8!!! that's only £4!!

It may have been $6.49. I'll gloat no more

I rape and pillage that poor store nearly every time they have a sale. I've walked out of there w/obscene quantities of fresh plastic.

It's a Revell kit. The body's a bit dodgy w/some pretty serious lumps, bumps, and mismatched mold lines. Spend quality time sanding and polishing the body, rescribe a few lines and it can be a stunning replica. Ask Veyron to show off his...

[turbos86]

Man, I wish Canada had Hobbylobby
Day 1 - no luck finding one at the obvious places.

[Guido]

Originally posted by ZoomZoomMX-5

Here are mine if you missed seeing them the other day:

Of course, I did missed it the oterh day...

Very nice finished. Bodywork AOK! I like the Gulf most. Well done.

[kodamu]

tubro86, where do u go to to look for models? Try the lansdowne Zellers.
it is at the very top. They also have the C5r if u are interested. I got my cooper and c5r at zellers.

[MX100]

or try richmond centers Lewis Craft~

[turbos86]

Originally posted by kodamu
tubro86, where do u go to to look for models? Try the lansdowne Zellers.
it is at the very top. They also have the C5r if u are interested. I got my cooper and c5r at zellers.

I was there yesterday.......I think you got the last one:toothless
That's ok, the search continues today

Originally posted by MX100
or try richmond centers Lewis Craft~

They only sell AMT kits~ but thanks anyways!

[turbos86]

1 last question~

Does the Revell kit comes with engine details?

edit: nevermind, found my answer, curbside

[kodamu]

Turbo86: if u still can't find it. Go to richmond public market. they have two there.

[turbos86]

Originally posted by kodamu
Turbo86: if u still can't find it. Go to richmond public market. they have two there.

Yeah, I went and brought one today there, MX100 told me yesterday
thanks guys!

[MX100]

shut up turbos86 go start on ur cooper already~ lol =)
jeez I suggest u paint it pink lor~ since it is to~~~~~~ talk to u on icq la~