Nice job Ben! just for a bit of interest are you using Solvent or Water basecoat?
Edited by spraybeater, 18 September 2019 - 04:21 PM.
1997 Rover Mini 1.3I @ Mill Road Garage Isle Of Wight
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Posted 18 September 2019 - 04:20 PM
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Posted 18 September 2019 - 04:48 PM
Thanks.Nice job Ben! just for a bit of interest are you using Solvent or Water basecoat?
I used solvent basecoat.
Cheers
Ben
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Posted 19 September 2019 - 02:19 PM
Just found this thread! Another stunning build, Ben! That colour is beautiful. Looks a bit more retro, something from a 70s Mini?
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Posted 19 September 2019 - 03:04 PM
Hi Everyone,
Interesting fact, 'Flugplatz' is German for airfield and 'flugplatz blue' an Aston Martin colour. That leaves me curious about the connection here ..
Regards from the Pied Pipers Town,
Christian
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Posted 20 September 2019 - 01:32 PM
With the polishing finished, I decided to paint the sportspack arches
And then of course, as soon as they were dry, they had to be immediately bolted to the car
Exciting times :)
Ben
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Posted 20 September 2019 - 01:38 PM
Blooming Marvellous! Good work Ben, looks incredible. 
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Posted 20 September 2019 - 02:33 PM
It's definitely missing a Gulf stripe .... 
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Posted 20 September 2019 - 03:09 PM
We have a packet of party rings in the staff room. They blue on that packet is very close too! And it's not a million miles off the mini on the header at the top of TMF. Lol
Cheers
Ben
Cheers
Ben
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Posted 20 September 2019 - 05:35 PM
Fan...bloody....tastic Ben! Think you'll never have any quiet moments at MRG with the mini fraternity keeping you on your toes. Love the work you do...makes us all jealous of the owners of these cars. Keep up the good work ???
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Posted 21 September 2019 - 12:40 PM
Absolutely stunning as always!
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Posted 23 September 2019 - 05:10 PM
I have also installed the front and rear lights and various other parts but a lot of time was spent going through parts ready to fit so I am aiming to get stuck in properly tomorrow.
Cheers
Ben
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Posted 24 September 2019 - 12:22 AM
What is the cut out in the front panel on the left side of the car for? It looks like it has a rolled, finished edge?
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Posted 24 September 2019 - 06:38 AM
MPI front radiator/fan.
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Posted 24 September 2019 - 05:16 PM
Today, the subframes have been fitted and I have made a start stripping, cleaning and refreshing the many components of the running gear to fit. Ill start fitting those tomorrow.
Cheers
Ben
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Posted 24 September 2019 - 06:14 PM
Looks fab
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