Hello! my name is...

[markbognor]

Mark,

I'm quite old and from the UK. I'm here because I'm in the process of making a mini fig size model of me an my car.

As it used to be,

As it stands now,

The model I want to build will be a mix of the two with the wide wheels and "poke", and the body colour Super-S bumpers.

The wheels are already decided, as is the chassis and therefore overall dimensions. Obviously the chassis will be red.

For the front bumper/bonnet/wings I plan to use a Lightening McQueen front, as it has a similarly curvy shape,

I want to remove the unwanted printing from the part - Rusteze logo, mouth etc, but leave the lights in place. What is the best way to remove the printing?

Also I'll need to source a World Grand Prix spec front, because the Radiator springs has the race number over the headlight.

For the rear wheel arch I plan to modify the McQueen kit wheel arch into a flat topped 2x4 wheel arch, because that seems to be the only way I can keep a rounded arch in 2x4 size.

I haven't decided what windscreens to use - I'll have to have a play with my sons when I get the rest of my parts together.

Oh and this chap,

bares a striking resemblance to me, but he will need his beard removed to just leave the long sideburns.

So any tips on getting rid of the printing in places, and sourcing a World Grand Prix McQueen gratefully recieved,

Thanks Mark.

Edited February 7, 2012 by markbognor

[Apple Pi]

Well I don't know how to remove the printing, but I can give you a nice welcome!

[Flipz]

Hello there, welcome to Eurobricks!

For tips on modifying LEGO, you'll definitely want to check out the Minifig Customization Workshop board. Yes, the title specifies minifigs, but I've seen a fair number of brick customization topics there as well, and of course the people on that board will know more about the subject than I ever will. Once again, welcome!

[K-Nut]

Welcone to EB, markbognor!

[markbognor]

Thanks for the welcome all.

Taking the advice posted, I started a thread on the minifig modification forum:

http://www.eurobricks.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=65973

I now have a lego me...

I bought some parts for the car from Brick Links, hopefully they will be waiting at home for me today or tomorrow and I can crack on with the mods on those parts.