Austin Mini & Bugeye Sprite build - 2 on 1

by **VTECFOUR** » Sat Nov 30, 2013 3:11 pm

Have one built chassis left that fits either a Shotgun Dave Austin Mini or Munter Bugeye Sprite resin body.

Which one to go for?

Why not build both to share the same chassis? Either way, I'll have an entry for a present or proposed small car proxy.

Wheel flares for both, next.

Dan

by **VTECFOUR** » Mon Dec 02, 2013 10:22 am

Tackling the Bugeye, first.

Added some flares and a full tonneau cover. Going for a baby Cobra look in white with dual blue stripes.

Working out, so far.

Dan

by **Wolseley Hornet** » Mon Dec 02, 2013 11:50 am

My two favourite cars on one chassis!

Watching with interest.

David.

by **VTECFOUR** » Fri Dec 06, 2013 10:01 am

Got some BWA Halibrand inserts painted and inserted into my Ranch Design rims for the baby Cobra look.

This is going to work.

Dan

by **FootScoot** » Fri Dec 06, 2013 10:20 am

Very neat looking cars. Flares have always eluded me. I've tried to make them but never had much luck. :)

by **VTECFOUR** » Fri Dec 06, 2013 2:30 pm

Got the Mini's flares on now.

Wasn't sure how the Halibrand inserts would work, but I'm good with it.

Dan

by **TuscoTodd** » Fri Dec 06, 2013 6:21 pm

Those inserts look great with BOTH bodies! The Bugeye transformation is IMPRESSIVE!!! Can hardly wait to see the finished product!

:happy-jumpeveryone:

by **VTECFOUR** » Sun Dec 08, 2013 1:41 pm

More Bugeye progress.

Rollbar and driver figure mocked in.

More body prep and then a first coat of primer are next.

Dan

by **ListerStormGT** » Sun Dec 08, 2013 3:48 pm

Both of those look great! Cant wait to see them finished.

by **VTECFOUR** » Tue Dec 10, 2013 7:51 pm

Got the first Tamiya white primer coat on both and as usual, revealed the gaps and pinholes that need filler.

Threw in a Top Slot Chaparral 2D resin body that just needed a bit of sanding before first coat.

They're getting there.

Dan

by **dreinecke** » Tue Dec 10, 2013 8:41 pm

Looking good!

by **VTECFOUR** » Thu Dec 12, 2013 1:55 pm

Sprayed on some Tamiya Racing White and British Green.

Windows, driver figure/interior tray, paint detailing and body mounts to come.

Dan

by **TuscoTodd** » Thu Dec 12, 2013 2:06 pm

That looks sharp!

by **VTECFOUR** » Sun Dec 15, 2013 10:33 am

Mini body's done!

Runs really well, better than the previous Mini. It's the identical set up, so I'm not sure why.

Bugeye's ready for final coat.

Almost there.

Dan

by **TuscoTodd** » Sun Dec 15, 2013 11:05 am

That turned out nice!!! Love the Halibrands on there! :D

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