Mr Bean - Old School Mini

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Permalink Reply by Natasha on November 21, 2011 at 3:06am

i've googled images.....got the signage.....but i need to know size etc...(i haven't done something like this before. So my thinking is.....bake a square cake....and cut away the parts that does not look like a Mini...lol....) what do you think? 

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Permalink Reply by Tracy Deadman on November 21, 2011 at 5:59am

Hi Natasha,
I think you might be better off contacting one of the members that has made one. There are quite a few on this site - I like the Union Jack Mini by Jackie Reece.
What you've said though about a square cake to start with is the way I'd go.
Good luck - cant wait to see it.
Tracy x

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Permalink Reply by Natasha on November 21, 2011 at 6:09am

Thanks for the guidance Tracy

I will make contact with Jackie and/or view her posts

Tracy Deadman said:

Hi Natasha,
I think you might be better off contacting one of the members that has made one. There are quite a few on this site - I like the Union Jack Mini by Jackie Reece.
What you've said though about a square cake to start with is the way I'd go.
Good luck - cant wait to see it.
Tracy x

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Permalink Reply by Martin Brown on November 21, 2011 at 6:41am

Hi Natasha , I have made several mini's in 3D and many other cars . The best way i find is to bake a square sponge , maderia is best because it's not too soft , have as many pictures of a mini , front back and sides , so you can see where you need to make your cuts . cut the square in half and stack on top , then judge the screen angle front and back , where they start and finish etc .

Do all your trimming before you add any filling , i use buttercream and jam , this is also good to add any bits you cut off and need to stick back !!

The bits cut off can be sliced thin to go under the main body to give it a bit of lift to give the impression of being off the ground .

Fill and then cover with buttercream , then cover with fondant icing , pushing it under the edges to give the look of being off the board , you can put some of the curves and some shape at this time .

Put the wheels on next , a lot of the sizes you can either measure from your pictures , treat it a bit like a real car add on the panels one at a time , you can colour your icing or if you have a spray gun spray it after , as you add the panels you can put in the detail as you go .

If after the first covering it looks too high , then just slice the top off then add a bit of icing on the roof , but do this before you start the panels , the same with the length adjust it before starting the second covering , do ensure the second one is not too thick , but remember if it looks wrong slice it of and try again .

When you are happy with the shape and main panel detail  the lights , bumpers , grill etc can be pipped or cut from modeling paste , it makes them easier to handle .

Don't forget the wing mirrors ! I always do .

If you want too look at some of my mini creations look at www.mbcakes.co.uk most are in the folder cakes with lights .

Good luck Martin

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Permalink Reply by Natasha on November 21, 2011 at 6:55am

Martin...Thank you....Thank You....Thank you!!

I actually sent you a pm - as I saw one of your photos .....on the site- asking for help....as i did to all who posted a photo of mini's they made. The lights just did it for me.

I have actually started with the picture collection- so I'm on the right track. Please tell me....what size pans do you use?

Martin Brown said:

Hi Natasha , I have made several mini's in 3D and many other cars . The best way i find is to bake a square sponge , maderia is best because it's not too soft , have as many pictures of a mini , front back and sides , so you can see where you need to make your cuts . cut the square in half and stack on top , then judge the screen angle front and back , where they start and finish etc .

Do all your trimming before you add any filling , i use buttercream and jam , this is also good to add any bits you cut off and need to stick back !!

The bits cut off can be sliced thin to go under the main body to give it a bit of lift to give the impression of being off the ground .

Fill and then cover with buttercream , then cover with fondant icing , pushing it under the edges to give the look of being off the board , you can put some of the curves and some shape at this time .

Put the wheels on next , a lot of the sizes you can either measure from your pictures , treat it a bit like a real car add on the panels one at a time , you can colour your icing or if you have a spray gun spray it after , as you add the panels you can put in the detail as you go .

If after the first covering it looks too high , then just slice the top off then add a bit of icing on the roof , but do this before you start the panels , the same with the length adjust it before starting the second covering , do ensure the second one is not too thick , but remember if it looks wrong slice it of and try again .

When you are happy with the shape and main panel detail  the lights , bumpers , grill etc can be pipped or cut from modeling paste , it makes them easier to handle .

Don't forget the wing mirrors ! I always do .

If you want too look at some of my mini creations look at www.mbcakes.co.uk most are in the folder cakes with lights .

Good luck Martin

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Permalink Reply by Martin Brown on November 21, 2011 at 8:23am

Hi Natasha ,

Depends on the number it is serving , but usually no smaller than a 10 inch square tin , any smaller it makes the details and shaping more difficult .

Martin

Natasha said:

Martin...Thank you....Thank You....Thank you!!

I actually sent you a pm - as I saw one of your photos .....on the site- asking for help....as i did to all who posted a photo of mini's they made. The lights just did it for me.

I have actually started with the picture collection- so I'm on the right track. Please tell me....what size pans do you use?

Martin Brown said:

Hi Natasha , I have made several mini's in 3D and many other cars . The best way i find is to bake a square sponge , maderia is best because it's not too soft , have as many pictures of a mini , front back and sides , so you can see where you need to make your cuts . cut the square in half and stack on top , then judge the screen angle front and back , where they start and finish etc .

Do all your trimming before you add any filling , i use buttercream and jam , this is also good to add any bits you cut off and need to stick back !!

The bits cut off can be sliced thin to go under the main body to give it a bit of lift to give the impression of being off the ground .

Fill and then cover with buttercream , then cover with fondant icing , pushing it under the edges to give the look of being off the board , you can put some of the curves and some shape at this time .

Put the wheels on next , a lot of the sizes you can either measure from your pictures , treat it a bit like a real car add on the panels one at a time , you can colour your icing or if you have a spray gun spray it after , as you add the panels you can put in the detail as you go .

If after the first covering it looks too high , then just slice the top off then add a bit of icing on the roof , but do this before you start the panels , the same with the length adjust it before starting the second covering , do ensure the second one is not too thick , but remember if it looks wrong slice it of and try again .

When you are happy with the shape and main panel detail  the lights , bumpers , grill etc can be pipped or cut from modeling paste , it makes them easier to handle .

Don't forget the wing mirrors ! I always do .

If you want too look at some of my mini creations look at www.mbcakes.co.uk most are in the folder cakes with lights .

Good luck Martin

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