gti power Posted June 5, 2015 Share Posted June 5, 2015 I was wondering if anyone does a Mini body as good quality as the RC4WD Landrover bodies, or is it just the pollycarbonate clear shells availiable? Id like to do a Mini replica just not sure how much detail and accessories are availiable compared to the Landrovers? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex97 Posted June 5, 2015 Share Posted June 5, 2015 Some of the old tamiya mini body were hard type. I think Modelsport might sell them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gti power Posted June 5, 2015 Author Share Posted June 5, 2015 Thanks ive just had a look and i cant see one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capri-boy Posted June 5, 2015 Share Posted June 5, 2015 Rally legends make very good lexan bodies..... might be worth looking if they do a mini. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
53HRA Posted June 5, 2015 Share Posted June 5, 2015 Tamiya body all the way mate,if you want perfection you can buy the XB shell on it's own via eBay. Normally around the Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurboFurball Posted June 5, 2015 Share Posted June 5, 2015 Yeah, the Tamiya Mini body is very very good for a lexan one. The HPI one is quite crap, but now discontinued, and the Kyosho one had really nice details but looked a bit out of proportion IMO. There might be large scale classic Mini toys that could be adapted, but given the speed of on-road RCs having a lexan shell makes logistical sense (whereas crawlers don't tend to hit things at speed, lol) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gti power Posted June 5, 2015 Author Share Posted June 5, 2015 Tamiya body all the way mate,if you want perfection you can buy the XB shell on it's own via eBay. Normally around the Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gti power Posted June 7, 2015 Author Share Posted June 7, 2015 Found some inspiration here.... http://www.theminiforum.co.uk/forums/topic/251283-show-us-your-tamiya-rc-mini/page-1?hl= tamiya rc mini https://www.facebook.com/groups/107955072582340/ What chassis should i get? M03/M05/TT01? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurboFurball Posted June 8, 2015 Share Posted June 8, 2015 A regular TT01 won't fit, and the M03 is an older chassis now. I have an M03 and M05, both are very good (compared to the M01) and a lot of fun to drive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gti power Posted June 8, 2015 Author Share Posted June 8, 2015 A regular TT01 won't fit, and the M03 is an older chassis now. I have an M03 and M05, both are very good (compared to the M01) and a lot of fun to drive So ideally a M05 but a M03 will be fine? Will either chassis accommodate 190/200mm bodies also? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurboFurball Posted June 8, 2015 Share Posted June 8, 2015 1: Yes 2: No, the M series chassis are smaller than regular 190/200s but there are lots of interesting bodies available (though for realism most would benefit from an M06 chassis for that RWD oversteering ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gti power Posted June 9, 2015 Author Share Posted June 9, 2015 I was going to purchase the Tamiya mini cooper monte carlo body as it comes with the chrome grill and spots. However i wouldnt use the decals to make it look like a rally car as i want it something like this. I would like the side decal with mini cooper as on this one, anyone know best place to get this body? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrokerBoy Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 I wanted a Monte Carlo kit so I could make a replica of our 1:1 Cooper. Couldn't find one at the time, so ended up with the Racing Mini kit instead, where the grille is moulded in and there are no bumpers. Doesn't look right though so I subsequently bought the various trim parts from the Monte Carlo kit and made them fit. Maybe not good enough for a purist but they'll do for me. And yes, it still needs painting... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gti power Posted June 10, 2015 Author Share Posted June 10, 2015 (edited) Looks good mate, how do you intend to replcate the roof? Also do you get a chrome bumper front and rear with the monte carlo? Edited June 10, 2015 by gti power Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrokerBoy Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 Yeah, there was a chrome sprue for the bumpers, grille and spotlights, and a white one for the mirrors, numberplates and the internal bumper mounts. That roof is the reason why the shell's still not been painted, I don't know where to start... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gti power Posted June 29, 2015 Author Share Posted June 29, 2015 So I'm going to do mine in the Thatia blue colour can anyone recommend what colour tamiya ps paint will give me the best match? Would I need to undercoat it? Sent from my D6603 using Tapatalk Sent from my D6603 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
53HRA Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 I've grabbed some Tamiya PS blue paints off the net and stuck them onto one sheet to compare It's tricky to get it bang on matching but I would say PS-4, and sealed with black should be close? It's a shame really the TS51 would of got you a really good match,but sadly not used for lexan! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gti power Posted June 29, 2015 Author Share Posted June 29, 2015 That's great mate thanks, I'm a little annoyed as the shell has some defects.... Anyone know if this is common as the seller is trying to tell me it is? Sent from my D6603 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
84mini25 Posted July 5, 2015 Share Posted July 5, 2015 (edited) The closest colour match to the rover Tahiti blue, would probably be Tamiya metallic blue backed with a dark blue or black. As the rover colour uses a blue base with the metallic peal over the top. Or depending upon how much use the body shell will see. If you lightly scuff the inside (not the windows obviously) with a kitchen sourer you can then use hycote acrylic colour match sprays. Witch is exactly what I did a number of years ago for my mini25 replica. Edited July 5, 2015 by 84mini25 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrew.mckenzie.50 Posted July 9, 2015 Share Posted July 9, 2015 (edited) Can you not get a high quality picture of that roof and glue inside the shell! I have seen it done before and if done right you really cant tell the difference once its all painted. I have heard of this before but have yet to try it. My next shell for the winter mini series I have a plan for so may need to try this method as my painting skills won't be up to what I want! Edited July 9, 2015 by andrew.mckenzie.50 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atom3624 Posted July 9, 2015 Share Posted July 9, 2015 Is it the actual final shell or is it simply the protective overspray film that's scuffed a little, if that's what you're talking about? Al. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frederik Posted July 10, 2015 Share Posted July 10, 2015 Cool build! Always fun to do mini-me of our own cars, I did with my bugeye Impreza WRX too (with Tamiya TB-01 Rally). Do you have gunmetal mini wheels? They look quite a bit darker than the mini wheels I usually see. Mine are more light silver, and this lighter color might fit your 1:1 better (the wheel at the right obviously): Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frederik Posted July 10, 2015 Share Posted July 10, 2015 (edited) Yeah, there was a chrome sprue for the bumpers, grille and spotlights, and a white one for the mirrors, numberplates and the internal bumper mounts. That roof is the reason why the shell's still not been painted, I don't know where to start... Also there are smaller 55mm tires which might match even better your 1:1 car, I am not quite sure, maybe they'll be too small, but it is worth looking! The 55mm are the ones on the right in the two pics, and the tires like yours (60mm) are the center ones. FYI Tamiya names them 55D or 60D: Edited to put a better comparison picture: Edited July 10, 2015 by Frederik Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gti power Posted November 8, 2015 Author Share Posted November 8, 2015 Im looking to get my lexan paint shortly, am I best going to local hobby store or online for paints?Sent from my D6603 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitroholic Posted November 9, 2015 Share Posted November 9, 2015 If you can get paint from your local hobby store....do it that way. Aerosol cans count as dangerous goods, so th ecost of posting is higher nowadays. You will end up paying £6 for postage alone. If you are buying a load of stuff at the same time, it's not so bad....but just buying paint on it's own is pricey. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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