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05-18-2006, 07:58 PM
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1/12 Tamiya Mini Cooper **Progress**
After the disaster of my last project, I started an "easier" project.
I got this kit for $38 on ebay. A steal ! I was looking for this kit for a while, but the shipping always killed the price.. but at this price, I jumped on it. The first step of this 1991 Mini build is the 1.3 liter engine. I first join the two main part and filled the small gap with putty, so the lines don't show. I then painted the engine block with Testor flat red enamel and ModelMaster Metalizer Steel. I drilled holes where the cables should go. I used some home made decals on the wires and alternator.  I hope you like it..
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05-18-2006, 08:10 PM
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Re: 1/12 Tamiya Mini Cooper **Progress**
looks great so far. a local Diecast store has one of these in stock for $99 bucks, Its real tempting to say no everything I see it
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05-18-2006, 08:22 PM
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Re: 1/12 Tamiya Mini Cooper **Progress**
ooh, i've had my eyes on one of those for a while. nice touch with the home made decals. cant wait to see more progress
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05-18-2006, 08:33 PM
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That thing got a Hemi?
 
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Re: 1/12 Tamiya Mini Cooper **Progress**
wow, it looks real!
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Re: 1/12 Tamiya Mini Cooper **Progress**
looking good!
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05-18-2006, 09:14 PM
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Re: 1/12 Tamiya Mini Cooper **Progress**
lookd good!
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Re: 1/12 Tamiya Mini Cooper **Progress**
Very nice start and a neat idea with the decals on th eplug wires!
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05-19-2006, 01:58 AM
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Re: 1/12 Tamiya Mini Cooper **Progress**
More we cry............Off to a grerat start
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05-19-2006, 03:58 AM
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Re: 1/12 Tamiya Mini Cooper **Progress**
Best of luck Eric. I had no idea your carbon Porsche GT1 was dead, very sorry to hear it. Engine is looking good so far. Gotta love the Mini!
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05-19-2006, 04:41 AM
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Re: 1/12 Tamiya Mini Cooper **Progress**
Vric,
Sorry to hear your Test Mule full carbon Porsche ended in disaster. It really does **** me off when something goes wrong, especially when you’ve invested time, money and effort, to then end up with it being thrown back in the box. I’ve not seen a 1/12 mini being built before. Anyhow, great start. |
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Re: 1/12 Tamiya Mini Cooper **Progress**
oh i really love the carbon GT1 you did...hope this big mini can console us,nice progress so far.
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05-19-2006, 11:05 AM
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Re: 1/12 Tamiya Mini Cooper **Progress**
Looking good so far. Thank goodness you don't lose heart easily. Can't wait to see what you can do here.
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Re: 1/12 Tamiya Mini Cooper **Progress**
More progress on the engine. I filled parts where there was hole. I also realigned the wires a bit so they are more realistic. I remade the decals on the second wire, since it was unrealistic before. Added few home made decals to the engine again.
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Re: 1/12 Tamiya Mini Cooper **Progress**
nice work. VERY realistic
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Re: 1/12 Tamiya Mini Cooper **Progress**
I used to work with someone who used to rebuild is mini engine more times then i'd had a shower... It was amazing how often he'd have the thing on his kitchen table.
Anyhow, the block and head looked just like what I'm looking at now.. It's Very Realistic looking. I'm pretty impressed actaully.. |
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