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  1. mrntd

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    #249 mrntd, Nov 16, 2015
    Where did you find the model? I might make one for myself.
     
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    #250 TheModFather, Nov 16, 2015
    He found it on Amazon, its a radio controlled car!
     
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    #251 Metalman, Nov 16, 2015
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    #254 mrntd, Nov 17, 2015
    Thanks I'll look it up.

    Thanks MM
     
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    #256 TheModFather, Dec 11, 2015
    Its getting down to crunch time to plan out paint jobs for pieces to be sold at the Dragon... And I'm still clueless!
    Give me ideas, and I just might make it happen... [emoji2]
     
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    #257 mrntd, Dec 11, 2015
    R53 mirror caps with a red dragon theme.

    For metal sculptures I don't think you can go wrong with some rusty little dragons. Maybe incorporate a part that says MINI or Mini on it.
     
  7. TheModFather

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    #258 TheModFather, Dec 11, 2015
    Unfortunately I don't have any R53 mirror caps. [emoji20]

    I've got ones for an R56 (non power fold) and a set for a Countryman/Paceman though... As well as stock intake box covers for the same...
     
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    #259 B.A.D., Dec 11, 2015
    What about a "rat rod" take on the Union Jack for a set of the mirror caps?
     
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    #260 B.A.D., Dec 11, 2015
    Similar to this....
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    #261 TheModFather, Dec 11, 2015
    Looking for designs and color schemes that people would buy, and would go with their car... Not many of us have a rusty MINI.

    I like the Idea that MRNTD suggested, and I can go somewhat crazy under a red candy pearl, so that one might make it to the table. [emoji2] Just need to think about the layering, and layout.
     
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    #262 TheModFather, Dec 11, 2015

    That is cool! But would it sell? Also doing big graphics on something with a complex curvature like mirrors is very difficult, something like that would be more suited to an air box, or set of fenders. [emoji6]
     
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    #267 TheModFather, Dec 12, 2015
    Mirror caps are quick and relatively easy to do, but I only have the two sets.

    It helps me get the overall design right if I can probe around in the buyers head a bit though... So anybody with an R60 or a non powerfold R56 have any color suggestions?
     
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    #275 TheModFather, Dec 15, 2015
    I like your thinking! [emoji12]

    That being said, I have a few kinks to work out with this pattern first... You've got to count that this was just a shading test panel over a single color base, and limited use of materials... We will be seeing more of this style. [emoji2]
     
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    #276 cct1, Dec 15, 2015
    It's not my thing, but it'd be very cool to see it done, it'd be a head turner for sure.
     
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    #278 TheModFather, Dec 16, 2015
    Thanks MRNTD, I've still got some work to do in order to get the full 3D effects right, but It's not far off. [emoji12]
     
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    #294 cct1, Dec 28, 2015
    Might want to consider rephrasing that....
     
  17. TheModFather

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    #295 TheModFather, Dec 28, 2015
    Congrats MRNTD! Get out and practice with it! The little bottles of Testors model paint are cheap and readily available... [emoji2]
     
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    #299 TheModFather, Feb 22, 2016
    Ok since there is nothing to read in my usual threads, and I am starting to get stuff ready to spray for the Dragon...

    Ladies, or guys who can un objectively think like a lady for a few seconds to a minute, you get to pick! Without knowing all of the project details, which of these three is most appealing to you?

    (1)

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    (2)

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    (3)

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    And go! [emoji12]
     
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    #300 00Mini, Feb 22, 2016
    I pick number 3 and I think it's because of the eyes.
     
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    #301 old81, Feb 22, 2016
    I think 3, with a possible for 2, if you put some character in the eyes.
     
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