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 15 Jul 2012, 12:25
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 Learner Driver  Group: PLUS+ Posts: 79 Joined: 6-January 11 From: Evansville, IN USA Member No.: 17,039  |
I have been working on this car for a couple of weeks, and I am close to completing it. It started off as a Scalextric MINI supercharged model with the hood scoop, and rear spoiler. I added the ground effects from anSCX Audi TT, lots of super glue, JB Weld epoxy, and Tamiya Body Putty, it has finally taken shape.
 
-------------------- Slot Racing since '63
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15 Jul 2012, 13:52
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 Circuit Owner 
Group: PLUS+ Posts: 1,898 Joined: 2-August 11 From: Ammanford, Wales Member No.: 18,459 |
Nice body mods.
Is it the standard chassis? Are you upgrading the motor? -------------------- |
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15 Jul 2012, 14:49
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Sir Slotalot 
Group: PLUS+ Posts: 2,568 Joined: 24-April 05 From: Mansfield U.K. Member No.: 2,319 |
Looks great from what I can see, can we see it from other angles please?
Any ideas for colour/livery? |
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15 Jul 2012, 15:25
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Learner Driver Group: PLUS+ Posts: 79 Joined: 6-January 11 From: Evansville, IN USA Member No.: 17,039 |
It's the standard chassis, altered somewhat, but basically standard. SCC (Slot Car Corner) rear bushings, Slot It. wood guide, axles, orange end bell motor, CB Designs 5 spoke anodized wheels, and B-Nova guide adapter. I'll get some more pics up later.
Not sure of what color to paint it. Been leaning toward Testor's Electric Pink lacquer, or Tamiya Mica Blue. Livery will be a fantasy, as I don't think these cars really exist, or do they? Here's the pics.     
-------------------- Slot Racing since '63
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15 Jul 2012, 17:20
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 Martin De Ath
Group: PLUS+ Posts: 965 Joined: 10-January 08 From: Manchester. UK Member No.: 8,397 |
Footscoot.. The Mini "DTM" looks excellent, great job....
 The Mica blue paint colour sounds good, not to sure about the pink...  Personally, if it was my conversion, I think I would go for an orange or yellow colour, "Nice and bright". Possibly with some areas in "Black". ?. Anyway whatever colour you decide on, it should look very unusual and different.. Have fun.. All the best.. Martin. -------------------- "My other Cars are Slot Cars"
Please click on my "kustomart" profile, then "find members topics" to see previous posts/photos of my slotcar scratchbuilds and slotcar conversions, here on Slotforum. |
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15 Jul 2012, 18:21
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Horlicks Hero  Group: Members Posts: 720 Joined: 17-December 09 From: Knaresborough, UK Member No.: 13,835 |
QUOTE (FootScoot @ 15 Jul 2012, 15:25)  Livery will be a fantasy, as I don't think these cars really exist, or do they? This is about the closest equivalent I could think of off the top of my head... http://www.supercars.net/cars/1993.html Let's see if the image link works... (I doubt it will.)  It's powered by an inline six out of an M3. A very cool piece of kit, and not a million miles from what you've created. -------------------- I like to use my track for fundraising events - http://www.slotcartimeattack.com
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15 Jul 2012, 21:17
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Learner Driver Group: PLUS+ Posts: 79 Joined: 6-January 11 From: Evansville, IN USA Member No.: 17,039 |
That's cool looking MINI. It would be relatively easy to recreate it in 1/32. Some nice rear flares, and some smaller front ones, some lowering of the body, a cool side exhaust, and a nice paint job. Very neat.
-------------------- Slot Racing since '63
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17 Jul 2012, 17:00
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 Trackhead
Group: PLUS+ Posts: 983 Joined: 13-September 09 From: Shropshire Member No.: 12,998 |
Looking forward to the paint job!
-------------------- They're only Toys cars after all!!!
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17 Jul 2012, 21:22
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 Learner Driver Group: Members Posts: 66 Joined: 23-February 08 From: the Netherlands Member No.: 8,757 |
Same here. Aside from the rear wing all it take for this ffect to lift off is proper paint.
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18 Jul 2012, 10:16
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Team Owner Group: Members Posts: 1,819 Joined: 20-October 10 From: newquay Member No.: 16,290 |
your mini is way to cool! i really love the neatness of your conversion, shows a good craftsman at work. i,m following the thread with interest. john
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19 Jul 2012, 00:44
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Learner Driver Group: PLUS+ Posts: 79 Joined: 6-January 11 From: Evansville, IN USA Member No.: 17,039 |
Finished the paint Monday, and decaled it tonight. Should be ready for some pics tomorrow. I think it came out well.
-------------------- Slot Racing since '63
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19 Jul 2012, 20:32
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Learner Driver Group: PLUS+ Posts: 79 Joined: 6-January 11 From: Evansville, IN USA Member No.: 17,039 |
Finally finished! (except for the darn gas cap)
 
-------------------- Slot Racing since '63
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19 Jul 2012, 23:56
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 Learner Driver Group: Members Posts: 73 Joined: 17-May 11 From: Yeovil Somerset Member No.: 18,010 |
what can one say it's a great looking piece of work you should be proud of it best conversion i have seen in a long time
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20 Jul 2012, 00:27
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Sir Slotalot
Group: PLUS+ Posts: 2,610 Joined: 6-January 06 From: South Yorkshire / Notts border Member No.: 3,384 |
Superb,
Thats it. vbr Chris A. |
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