WIP Glue bomb - Tamiya Mini Cooper

[klutz_100]

So here goes with my 2nd post and third model...Please give your feedback because I want to learn. Although it's a bit embarassing when I think about the quality of work here!

It's a Tamiya Mini Cooper - super kit but soooo small - I managed to lose 2 parts while making it (thanks to my ww-models in Poland for replacing one of them in 24hours!!).

I set myself a goal with this kit to learn how to use BMF, try some more scratched detailing and try and get the paint right

I've started with the painting the big bits. Body colour is Motip auto from the can and rest is Tamiya X and XFs with alclad2 for the small chrome parts. Basically everything is painted as Mr. Tamiya instructs but I also made heavy use of other people's threads looking for ideas.

Then I tried my first flocking attempt (washed it off 4 times before I was kind of happy). 50:50 mix of black and grey colours.

The first engine parts I want to detail are the brake servos system (I think that's what it is).

using this as my reference for the engine bay:

and some 0,5mm brass wire which I bent by hand and some helpful swearing I got this in the end. I'll use some PE fret to make the "bracket" holding the pipes.

I carried the brake piping under the floor pan (not meant to be accurate just "there")

Then added some other wiring for the air ducting (braided hose from antenna cable) and cabling for the windscreen wiper motor and washer bottle (these probably won't be visible in the end) and speedometer cable

Thanks for looking and let me know what you think so far.

stevenski

[customminatures]

looks good so far! its your 3rd model? outstanding!

[MPWR]

Hey Stevenski- it looks awesome. I really can't see what you mean by glue bomb at all. Terrific looking work. Looks like you got the BMF and the flocking right, and the engine bay detailing is great.

I just found one of these at a model show a couple of weeks ago. It's terribly cute, and I'm looking forward to building it- but I'm sure I won't get to it this year (or maybe next). Nice reference pic, though!

Good job and keep it up!

[druid_99]

Nice build, detail and flocking. The colour is nice too. Good job. You should buy a Fiat 500 and build it too and put it side by side. Both will look cute...

[blubaja]

That's some really nice details man. Keep up the great work!!

Frank X.

[eph2]

Nice Details!

[bhop73]

I honestly have no idea what a "glue bomb" is.. but the model is looking really nice. Love the details.

[Vitalik]

Great work so far! I'm going to built this model soon, so I'll follow your progress Keep it up!

[Ran]

Interesting project, nice engine detail aswell.

[tardster]

Very impressed for it being your 3rd model. Ive been doing them for quite awhile and I still havent quite got all of it down yet but from the looks of things your doing very well. Keep up the good work, cant wait to see it all together....

[sideshowscrappy]

man that is lookin awesome man. I've been building models for quit a while and i'm just now starting to get into detailing the engine bay and so forth. and ur doing a great job of it. congrats man........................*Ryan*

[Wheelin75r]

Looks like you learn verry fast! Nice detailing. Keep it commin'!!

[bigfrit]

well, I must say I m more then amazed!

not only did you use advanced techniques to a good end (flocking, engine bay detailing,...) but also with great skill and ability and this for what, a third model!

absolutely great.

I ll be watching this little car with great interest.

Olivier

[INsejn]

Great job. Nie wiem na co ty ciagle narzekasz Nice engine bay and interior. It`s time that i should experiment with some wiring and flocking :]

[mozli]

third model mate?? i'm working on my first one now after a 15 years off the hobby...I WISH my 3rd would LOOK LIKE THAT!!

p.s. only words I know in polish are "good dog"