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Mini Cooper S - Finished! - video on Big Targa added

Postby VTECFOUR » Mon Mar 07, 2016 5:23 pm

Got a soft spot for the classic Mini so I'm moving forward using the nice Tamiya Mini Cooper S kit as the basis.

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With the results of my first sidewinder motor pod chassis for a friend's build, I can see that it'll easily fit within the model's dimensions.

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It'll need a shorter front assembly with the guide post right to the axle tube so the guide is tucked in.

Although the kit's a 1/24th version, I'll be running it with the 1/32 cars in our club's Open class. It's smaller than some of the cars being run so I don't think anyone will object.

I'm excited by this build as it'll remind me of my 1:1 car sold off a few years ago.

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Stay tuned.

Dan
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Re: Mini Cooper S

Postby TuscoTodd » Mon Mar 07, 2016 5:35 pm

Should make for a sweet looking runner when you are done! :D
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Re: Mini Cooper S

Postby Retro Racer 44 » Mon Mar 07, 2016 6:28 pm

Well Dan, I don't know. A 1/24th running against our 1/32s. unthinkable. Besides, your 1/32 Minis can kick my a$$ so this should be unbeatable. :lol: :lol: :lol:

Looks like a great build. go for it, eh?

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Re: Mini Cooper S

Postby VTECFOUR » Fri Mar 11, 2016 3:01 pm

Didn't work out to use a Slot It sidewinder motor pod and my wheels/tires, so I'm going with my tried and true chassis using the Devised Designs super slim FF050 motor pod.

Brass square, round and strips cut and ready for soldering.

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Should be assembled and running in a couple of days.

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Re: Mini Cooper S

Postby VTECFOUR » Mon Mar 14, 2016 3:42 pm

Chassis's assembled and rolling.

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Going for this low down stance so the side pans are as close to flush with the body's sills.

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Rear wheels\tires aren't scale but I'm going for performance.

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Re: Mini Cooper S

Postby VTECFOUR » Tue Mar 15, 2016 7:25 pm

Chassis's running. Goes well as it's a tried and true formula for many of my builds.

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Cosmetically, sawed, filed and sanded the kit's S steel wheels into inserts for the 14.3 front and rear rims.

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Mounting the body is next.

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Re: Mini Cooper S

Postby dreinecke » Tue Mar 15, 2016 8:15 pm

Super build Dan!
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Re: Mini Cooper S

Postby TuscoTodd » Tue Mar 15, 2016 8:42 pm

That is one CLEAN looking build sir!
Two thumbs up!
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Re: Mini Cooper S

Postby VTECFOUR » Wed Mar 16, 2016 3:38 pm

Body's mounted.

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Went for the chassis side pans to be flush with the body's sill, so it's quite slammed at the back. Front could be lowered just a bit.

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Did mounting posts at the front and back so I could use more of the kit's interior pieces. Fortunately, the front post lined up just under the scuttle panel allowing a removable bonnet to reveal engine bay detail.

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Chassis and tires have lots of clearance from body so no performance-robbing rubbing.

Working out well so far. On to some modelling work.

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Re: Mini Cooper S

Postby VTECFOUR » Sat Mar 19, 2016 8:51 pm

Mock fit the kit's wheels modified into wheel inserts and the chrome hubcaps.

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The stock look with the slammed rear works for me.

Had the opportunity to test run on Luf's Targa Burnaby and got down to a respectable 7.89 fastest lap. Met my objective to be able to run with a Slot It car.

Much more modeling to go.

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Re: Mini Cooper S

Postby VTECFOUR » Thu Mar 24, 2016 12:20 am

Roof and bonnet test fitted.

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Really looking like a Mini now.

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Slow going on the fiddly stuff including the engine bay and motor fitment and fabricating a flat interior tray incorporating the kit's dash and partial seat detail.

Being patient.

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Re: Mini Cooper S

Postby VTECFOUR » Thu Mar 31, 2016 6:09 pm

Want to include the kit's engine detail, so lots of fiddling to install and allow free rotation of the guide.

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Getting there.

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Re: Mini Cooper S

Postby VTECFOUR » Mon Apr 04, 2016 11:27 am

A little progress with some engine detailing.

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Mixed some Tamiya bottle green and black to get the desired darker green. Kit's carb air filters were replaced with guide eyelets for a simulated trumpet look.

Slow going, but not rushing this build.

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Re: Mini Cooper S

Postby Beast Lee » Mon Apr 04, 2016 11:55 am

That's looking awesome Dan...!!!
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Re: Mini Cooper S

Postby Lou E » Mon Apr 04, 2016 12:29 pm

That is so cool! How do you plan on keeping the hood closed?
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