A Formula One Racer from the MINI Cooper set

Name of Model: Classic F1 (Mini Cooper Alt Build)

Created by: Rifflestein

Found at: https://www.flickr.com/photos/48587314@N04/15638757432/ https://www.flickr.com/photos/48587314@N04/15451929387/ https://www.flickr.com/photos/48587314@N04/15452331850/ https://www.flickr.com/photos/48587314@N04/15017738913/ https://www.flickr.com/photos/48587314@N04/15451263219/ (this sort of thing is why you should put your photos in sets)

Details: This gorgeous Formula One racer is actually an alternate model of the MINI Cooper set. The set itself is a great model, of the sort we would have blogged here if we were on top of things, but never mind that now. This retro Formula One racer kicks it up a notch, taking the snazzy color scheme and adding some wicked curves and angles to coax a far more difficult shape out of the same parts. The aft section is all built at an angle, but attached so well that it feels seamless. The front involves a bit of artistic license (or perhaps is a good reason for the builder to say this isn't modeled on any particular life-sized vehicle), but is a pretty stunning look nonetheless. The Speed Racer windshields in dark green looked pretty clever as wheel wells in the set, here they look even better as the rounded area around the front grille. The details are classy too, although it's a little hard to highlight them with just 5 photos. You'll have to look closely and take my word for it that they're in there and look good. There's a hood ornament, dashboard instruments, an exhaust pipe, and even an adjustable headrest. I'm pretty sure I even see gas and brake pedals in one of the photos. I'm not sure if the doors really open, and I'm not sure I mind much either way - it's hard to make an alternate build look this good.