MY Mini ME, RC Models - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Blu-by-U · 05-17-2015, 10:43 PM

This thread is for those that want to have a Mini Me and share our experiences with our models. Please respect that, as you would respect any other thread.

That said, there are two models that I know of. One came out right away and is relatively expensive. The other is relatively inexpensive and meant for very young enthusiasts. As I'm not an avid R/C fan, I bought the latter (Fast Lane R/C).

The first order of business was dis-assembly and painting the body to a factory color (Ultramarine, for me) which the car didn't come in. As Ultramarine isn't yet available from automotive paint suppliers, I elected to get close enough for Government work.

Right now, I'm reassembling my car and finding that I should have mapped out where all the little screws go. Not fun this way, do yourself a favor.

Be careful taking the window glass out, there is a wire attached to a copper foil and don't break the tabs off. Comes apart easy enough, but be patient and take your time. As for headlights and tail lights, the manufacturer used a melted plastic form of securing them to the body. I used a Dremel tool and grinding insert to remove them. Be careful not to grind too much.

The mirrors are of a rubbery material, but the mirror is a foil of some form. Remove carefully with an X-acto or knife blade. I folded one without trying and have figure out a replacement.

More to come.

Blu-by-U · 05-17-2015, 10:43 PM

Reserved for updates.

humdizzle · 05-18-2015, 06:33 AM

here's my mini-me. AutoArt Model.

cameronjones239 · 05-18-2015, 04:05 PM

Tamiya 1/10th scale drift car, just need to find a wing! And Sti lip kit... Idk how I'll find one or if it'll need to be custom made :/
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shiumai · 05-22-2015, 12:25 AM

Aoshima mini-me:

FLYFISHR · 05-22-2015, 12:42 AM

@shiumai Where did you get the STI front lip for the model or did you make it yourself?

shiumai · 05-22-2015, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by FLYFISHR

@shiumai Where did you get the STI front lip for the model or did you make it yourself?

it's part of the kit, which also came with the regular BRZ rear wing and the STI concept one:
http://www.hobbylinc.com/aoshima-201...24-scale-06276

i also bought the aoshima 57xtreme wheels to match the ones on my car.

05-17-2015, 10:43 PM	#1
Blu-by-U Some Dumb Guy Join Date: Feb 2014 Drives: wanting an Acabian Location: Earth Posts: 451 Thanks: 514 Thanked 105 Times in 84 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	MY Mini ME, RC Models This thread is for those that want to have a Mini Me and share our experiences with our models. Please respect that, as you would respect any other thread. That said, there are two models that I know of. One came out right away and is relatively expensive. The other is relatively inexpensive and meant for very young enthusiasts. As I'm not an avid R/C fan, I bought the latter (Fast Lane R/C). The first order of business was dis-assembly and painting the body to a factory color (Ultramarine, for me) which the car didn't come in. As Ultramarine isn't yet available from automotive paint suppliers, I elected to get close enough for Government work. Right now, I'm reassembling my car and finding that I should have mapped out where all the little screws go. Not fun this way, do yourself a favor. Be careful taking the window glass out, there is a wire attached to a copper foil and don't break the tabs off. Comes apart easy enough, but be patient and take your time. As for headlights and tail lights, the manufacturer used a melted plastic form of securing them to the body. I used a Dremel tool and grinding insert to remove them. Be careful not to grind too much. The mirrors are of a rubbery material, but the mirror is a foil of some form. Remove carefully with an X-acto or knife blade. I folded one without trying and have figure out a replacement. More to come. __________________ She said it was her or the car. Longest she had ever seen. Last edited by Blu-by-U; 05-18-2015 at 07:26 PM.

05-17-2015, 10:43 PM	#2
Blu-by-U Some Dumb Guy Join Date: Feb 2014 Drives: wanting an Acabian Location: Earth Posts: 451 Thanks: 514 Thanked 105 Times in 84 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Reserved for updates. __________________ She said it was her or the car. Longest she had ever seen.

05-22-2015, 12:25 AM	#5
shiumai Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Drives: 2013 DGM BRZ, 2020 C8 Corvette Location: USofA! Posts: 1,763 Thanks: 963 Thanked 1,896 Times in 789 Posts Mentioned: 41 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Aoshima mini-me: Attached Images __________________ My DGM BRZ vid: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0OL9OhxexAA My car journal thread: http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=43402

05-22-2015, 12:42 AM	#6
FLYFISHR Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Drives: 2014 BR"ZED" Sport-tech DGM MT Location: GTA CANADA Posts: 739 Thanks: 470 Thanked 262 Times in 165 Posts Mentioned: 7 Post(s) Tagged: 3 Thread(s)	@shiumai Where did you get the STI front lip for the model or did you make it yourself? __________________ Old enough to know better but young enough to do it again

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