Dan Church Posted November 13, 2011 Posted November 13, 2011 Some great work here! I always wished I hadn't given up on technic so quickly, i'm always amazed by what some people came make with it. Excellent engineering! Quote
bekesizoltan Posted November 13, 2011 Posted November 13, 2011 Hi! I love this creation more than the 911. It is supercool! Could you share pictures (or building instructions) of the Mini Cooper (with the gearbox included)? Cheers! Zoli Quote
Dyson2972 Posted November 13, 2011 Posted November 13, 2011 As a MINI owner find this very cool. Very well done! Quote
dhc6twinotter Posted November 13, 2011 Posted November 13, 2011 (edited) Hey, hey! It's nice to see a Technic model on the front page! The Technic forum is getting some love after all! Edited November 13, 2011 by dhc6twinotter Quote
Creator Posted November 13, 2011 Posted November 13, 2011 My personal Supercar top 3: 1. Bugatti Veyron, by Sheepo 2. Porsche 911, by Sheepo 3. Mini Cooper, by Sheepo In other words: I think Sheepo is one of the best Technic builders around at this moment. I concur. Absolutely stunning, Sheepo. I'm curious what your next project is going to be! Quote
grohl Posted November 13, 2011 Posted November 13, 2011 I really like the functions and looks of your MINI. The only drawback for me is its speed. Quote
parda Posted November 13, 2011 Posted November 13, 2011 I'm in love with this model, you know... And trust me the mini is fast considering the size it has. Quote
RohanBeckett Posted November 14, 2011 Posted November 14, 2011 Awesome! I wish I had the time, and studless building skills to do something like that! Best I've done so far, is my old-school studded Mini Moke! http://www.eurobricks.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=51830&view=findpost&p=973560 :) Would love to attempt a fully studless version one day! RB Quote
TechnicJuan Posted November 14, 2011 Posted November 14, 2011 It is indeed a good model with interesting functions. I just wish that the technic builders were not forced to constantly use the red elements though. My personal Supercar top 3: 1. Bugatti Veyron, by Sheepo 2. Porsche 911, by Sheepo 3. Mini Cooper, by Sheepo In other words: I think Sheepo is one of the best Technic builders around at this moment. In his style of technic building, I would have to agree. Quote
UCSProductions1 Posted November 14, 2011 Posted November 14, 2011 I used to have a friend who owned one of these. It was the same color too. I think that you captured all the functions of the fun little car and I was impressed you even added the folding seat. I think that this model you've made could become a set. I fyou want it to become a set go to this website a post pics of your model. http://lego.cuusoo.com/ Quote
captainmib Posted November 14, 2011 Posted November 14, 2011 I hope you like it!! Do I like it? Man, what an amazing cool build! Grrrrrrrreat stuff Great scale, design and function. Would love to see the technique behind the gearbox. And last but not least: I really like it how you used "normal"-sized wheels to achieve such a big model. Really good! Quote
Sheepo Posted November 17, 2011 Author Posted November 17, 2011 My personal Supercar top 3: 1. Bugatti Veyron, by Sheepo 2. Porsche 911, by Sheepo 3. Mini Cooper, by Sheepo In other words: I think Sheepo is one of the best Technic builders around at this moment. You are very exaggerated, but thanks!!! :thumbup: Quote
Sheepo Posted November 19, 2011 Author Posted November 19, 2011 Sorry for the wait :( Now you can download instructions for the mini gearbox and some information here: sheepo.es/2011/11/sequential-4-speeds-mini-gearbox.html Quote
ablivian Posted November 21, 2011 Posted November 21, 2011 A marvelous piece of Lego engineering there! Quote
Legoless Posted November 21, 2011 Posted November 21, 2011 Unbelievable! This model perfectly captures the proportions of the original, including the size of the wheels relative to the bodyshell, and the correct body contours. I only wish that the latest PseudoMINI from BMW was as nicely designed as this little masterpiece! Everybody who truly loves cars adore Minis- they may have been uncomfortable, noisy, and very bouncy, but they were exceptional cars in their day, and the Cooper ran rings around far more powerful cars such as the Ford Galaxie 500 on the racetrack. This model captures the quirkiness so well. Its certainly far better built than the real thing ever was- last time I drove one (a later car, non-Cooper) I had to stop to pick the exhaust pipe off the road, and nearly crashed because the windscreen wipers were useless (and being so low to the ground you pick up all the glare of oncoming vehicle headlights). If I win the lottery I'll buy a real Cooper S and no doubt, try to make a Lego model using your instructions! Quote
zewy623 Posted November 24, 2011 Posted November 24, 2011 dude you are awsome!!! you need to make instructions of these, or if you dont want to tear them apart, make instructions in your best ability to just by looking at the model! i would definatly go out of my way spending money just to build models like yours... and possibly change color and stuff and etc. but if you do make instructions i would find a way to build your models and set them on a display with the model name and your name as the respected creator. plus i could possibly learn a trick or two by looking at your models! Quote
ZetoVince Posted February 7, 2012 Posted February 7, 2012 Wow fantastic Mini! Well proportioned and mechanized! Stunning work! Quote
Oscar76 Posted May 11, 2017 Posted May 11, 2017 No one have buld the mini cooper rc of Sheepo pr has the instructions. I would like to built it and I am looking for the instructions. Thanks a lot!!! Quote
Milan Posted May 11, 2017 Posted May 11, 2017 Let's quote this from other 4-year old topic bump: @Oscar76 Welcome to Eurobricks. Please read the site guidelines about posting in old topics. Asking instructions by bumping 5 year old topic is against those guidelines. By signing up to this site you have agreed to those. Now let's leave this Cooper to rest in its garage! Quote
murtaughf3 Posted June 13, 2017 Posted June 13, 2017 This has always been one of my favorite builds. The Mini has been one of my all time favorite cars since purchasing a 1987 while living in Germany. Quote
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