My mini models

zathros

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The Mercedes used for the Paris to Dakar race won for 3 years in a row. It was basically stock too, different rims and tires, but that was about it. ;)
 

mikezax

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Citroen BX 4x4

Scale : 1:100
Author : FDS model
Source : http://www.minimodel.sk (FE4064-free model)

A few words about the original:

In 1984, a prototype with the number 250 was built for the Paris-Alger-Dakar race. The crew consisted of Michel Morkycki and Odile Viemon. The vehicle crashed on its side during the European stage and could not finish the race.

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My edits:

We recently finished the Dakar rally, so it would be good to add a few cars to the minibox collection. ;)
To begin with, I chose a Citroen BX from FDS. It was supposed to be a simple construction, but after cutting the grills in the rear windows, I thought it would be a shame not to do it all, so I also cut out the front windows... so I had to glass the front window, add to the side the grille (it's a bit thick, but I couldn't find anything thinner) and add a simple interior with a crew... other modifications are more or less standard than other miniboxes - I made the wheels a little more plastic, the front mask and hood and both bumpers, added a wiper and rear view mirrors, on roof antenna and lights...
I dusted the car and added a simple mat, some photos:

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mikezax

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Thanx ;)

VW Transporter T3 Dakar

Scale : 1:100
Author : FDS model
Source : https://www.minimodel.sk (FE4056-free model)

A few words about the real car:

Another not so successful car from Dakar. I couldn't find much about this car, except for one photo showing 3 identical VW Transporters that were supposed to start in 1987...

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I modified the car similar to the previous Citroen, so I added a simple interior with a crew plus minor modifications from the wheels to the roof... when I saw those thin wheels compared to other Dakar miniboxes, it is quite realistic that they had to push it when somewhere sank into the sand... some photos:

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Rhaven Blaack

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That is so very cool! You do such a FANTASTIC JOB on these projects!
 

zathros

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Your models/dioramas tell a story. Very cool, and imaginative. ;)
 

mikezax

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...thanx, I'm glad you like the models ;)

Mercedes-Benz 280 GE
Scale : 1:100
Author : FDS model
Source : http://www.minimodel.sk (FE1735-free model)

A few words about the original:

After two less successful cars, I chose the winning car of the Paris-Dakar 1983 rally, the crew consisted of JACKY ICKX/CLAUDE BRASSEUR. With such a successful car, there are many photos of the original car, models, or even a replica that exists, so I could afford more modifications than with previous models.

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My edits:

Considering the number of photos that I managed to get, this is the most modified Dakar minibox that I have put together so far... Minor modifications are from the wheels to the roof. I will mention at least the most important ones:
-in addition to seats with belts and a dashboard with a steering wheel, I added a frame and a spare wheel to the back of the interior.
-I managed to find a photo of the engine, so I made a simple engine and opened the hood.
-I modified the front mask, added the frame, lights, emblem and glazed the main lights, just like the real car had.
I dusted the car and added a simple mat, some photos:

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Rhaven Blaack

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That looks AMAZING! You do FANTASTIC WORK on these projects.
 

Revell-Fan

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AWESOME work! The first thing that came into my mind was this headline:

"Texaco car running out of gas!"

:animated:
 
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