Austin Mini & Bugeye Sprite build - 2 on 1

[VTECFOUR]

Hmm. That white's pretty strong. Final color's not on yet, but I think I'll stick on some test colored stripe tapes down the middle.







Dan

[TuscoTodd]

That is turning out NICE!
:banana-dance:

[Dundee Denny]

looks so good!!!

On the flairs, what are you using for material, and how are you attaching them!!!

Appreciate any intel, that might help in my first attempt!!!

Thanks!

Dundee Denny

[VTECFOUR]

Hey DD,

I use fast setting, two-part epoxy to create flares right on to the bodies. It's readily available locally (JB Weld brand), strong and easy to file and sand.

My procedure is:
1. Glueing in a support platform in the wheel arch. I've used thin styrene previously, but on the Bugeye I tried masking tape which I like better and will use in future projects.



2. Dabbing in successive layers of epoxy until the final rough shape. For the Bugeye, I wanted to have close to as matching flares so I measured out distances and marked them with masking tape for references and limits to apply epoxy.



3. Filing, sanding, puttying and priming OVER and OVER!!



It certainly takes some patience, but worth it in the end.

Hope this helps.

Dan

[Dundee Denny]

Thanks Dan!!!

More impressed than ever, and making me think twice (actually 4X) about giving this a slot!!!

Dundee Denny

[FootScoot]

The Mini came out great! I'll just bet the bug-eye is going to be off the hook. I may try the masking tape on the flares next time. Thanks for the tip. :)

[JESIV]

I'm just seeing this and I have to say I'm tempted to try making some fender flares.

All of the cars look great but that Bugeye takes the cake IMO. :text-bravo:

[VTECFOUR]

Pretty close to finishing the Bugeye.

Sprayed on Tamiya Racing White and applied blue Pactra trim tape for the double stripe.







Got a few more things to do - little paint details, photo etch Brooklands screen, possibly roundels and sponsor decals - and we're done.

Happy with the outcome.

Dan

[valie]

I love how this vain driver follows the camera ...

[TuscoTodd]

[VTECFOUR]

Done!



Going to leave the Bugeye as is. Got a photo etch Brooklands screen and decals ready to apply but I like the present look for now.





Very satisfying build.

Onto an old Hawk Maserati GT model kit conversion.

Dan

[Wolseley Hornet]

Glorious!

. . . and noticed the string of Sprites in the background.

David.