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Paula & Dan

Progress of Ratch's build will be recorded here.

Paula
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Ratch · Posted: Thu 16 Jul 2009 18:21 pm Post subject:

This polybag/header carded kit may have lost a piece or two

but I'm hoping to knock it into shape

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BAC · Posted: Thu 16 Jul 2009 18:22 pm Post subject:

Ooh, another rare old kit being built by Ratch.

Brilliant!
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Ratch · Posted: Fri 17 Jul 2009 22:39 pm Post subject:

A little scratching required

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feanor · Posted: Sat 18 Jul 2009 07:54 am Post subject:

Ayup Ratch...

That looks BETTER than the Original Equipment !
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Ratch · Posted: Sat 18 Jul 2009 08:11 am Post subject:

Your too kind Stu

Its very crude, but it'll serve purpose

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feanor · Posted: Sat 18 Jul 2009 08:12 am Post subject:

Ayup Ratch...

It'll probably last longer too !
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Sgt.Squarehead · Posted: Sat 18 Jul 2009 15:49 pm Post subject:

These look like fun little kits.....I keep thinking about 'The Italian Job' when I see your build.

All the best
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Ratch · Posted: Sun 19 Jul 2009 16:39 pm Post subject:

Been doing some painting

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feanor · Posted: Sun 19 Jul 2009 16:42 pm Post subject:

Ayup Ratch...

And WHY haven't you cut and re-hung the doors, pray ? LOL

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Ratch · Posted: Sun 19 Jul 2009 17:08 pm Post subject:

Its hard enough replacing the missing parts

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Ratch · Posted: Mon 20 Jul 2009 13:18 pm Post subject:

I've just sprayed the body shell Hu: 220 Gloss Ferrari Red

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Bob(K) · Posted: Mon 20 Jul 2009 19:32 pm Post subject:

Making great progress there Ratch. I don't envy you building in red plastic though, but I am sure it will look good when the wheels etc are painted and fitted.

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Ratch · Posted: Mon 20 Jul 2009 19:56 pm Post subject:

I dare not try another colour on the plastic, so red it is

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Hangartime · Posted: Tue 21 Jul 2009 05:54 am Post subject:

Mini build all right- now I know why so many were made....

That underside looks spot on too. Are you going to do a white roof with the Union Jack on it?

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Ratch · Posted: Tue 21 Jul 2009 08:24 am Post subject:

Thanks Ian

Hangartime · Posted: Tue 21 Jul 2009 08:28 am Post subject:

Aw, go on..... you can do it. Just print out a large decal on white decal sheet.
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Ratch · Posted: Fri 24 Jul 2009 10:38 am Post subject:

Things have been ticking along s_l_o_w_l_y

painting and fabrication mostly

I thought I'd better take stock of the missing components Think

hub cap - I've cut one from Platikard, but it lacks the profile of the other three - Options:

parcel shelf - I've cut one from Plastikard and painted it - good enough to serve purpose

rear bumper, half is missing - difficult to fabricate, might just leave it off

front bumper - difficult to fabricate, might just leave it off

headlamp lens - should be able to use ClearFix

boot handle - might just forget about it

The kit includes no rear view mirror, but it should be scratchable

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Don't forget the oil-soaked sump on the underside - every Mini I ever owned had this!
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thomasweir · Posted: Fri 24 Jul 2009 14:22 pm Post subject:

Looking good Ratch