kasteer Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 Saw the preview a few times for the new Death Race movie and went to the web site over the weekend. Those cars look cool! I've since been tossin around the idea to build a "Death Race" car. I'm not inspired to do a build-off or anything, but I'm thinking it would be a cool subject for a build-off. After the build-off someone could photoshop all the cars into one action pic... I don't know... Just thought it would fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george 53 Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 Eric, check out the old movie called "Death Race 2000" With David Carridine, Stallone, an Valleri Perrine! It's got some pretty cool lookin Death mobiles in it too, an the story lines pretty funny! You might get a kick outta it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evilone Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 im down i clame the 70 mustang or the shelby cobra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diymirage Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 i might be interested in a build off if this is something we want to do someone should put up a list of cars that are allowed (im too new to the site to initiate this) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest zebm1 Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 Hmmmm add some 1/35th scale machine guns and 1/48 cannons......ROCK ON ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaronw Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 I've had an idea for a zombie hunters truck floating around my head for a couple months. Things like that tend to happen when I watch Night of the Living Dead (both versions), Dawn of the Dead (both versions), Land of the dead, 28 days later, 28 months later, Shawn of the dead and then read the Zombie Survival Guide and World War Z within a short period. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kasteer Posted August 13, 2008 Author Share Posted August 13, 2008 Glad to see others are into this idea as well. I've never been in a build off before and don't feel like my skills are up to snuff with everyone else's around here (also my time will be limited over the next 2 years as I'm starting my Masters degree next week), but I think this idea would be great build-off material. I would love to see this happen as a build-off... So how does setting up a build-off work? I'll make an attempt: Interested builders so far... kasteer (likely) evilone diymirage Aaronw diymirage mentioned a list of allowed cars. I don't believe in limiting creativity... pick what you want. My suggestions for guidelines... - curbside is fine (since these cars are mostly "external appearance" driven) - all external weapons and armor must be handmade - copying movie cars is fine, just identify it - cars, pickups, vans, etc... are fine - no military models (how's that?) - any scale except 1:1 - Deadline... ? Dec 31st? any suggestions? Anything I missed? What do you think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CB Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 Glad to see others are into this idea as well. I've never been in a build off before and don't feel like my skills are up to snuff with everyone else's around here (also my time will be limited over the next 2 years as I'm starting my Masters degree next week), but I think this idea would be great build-off material. I would love to see this happen as a build-off... So how does setting up a build-off work? I'll make an attempt: Interested builders so far... kasteer (likely) evilone diymirage Aaronw diymirage mentioned a list of allowed cars. I don't believe in limiting creativity... pick what you want. My suggestions for guidelines... - curbside is fine (since these cars are mostly "external appearance" driven) - all external weapons and armor must be handmade - copying movie cars is fine, just identify it - cars, pickups, vans, etc... are fine - no military models (how's that?) - any scale except 1:1 - Deadline... ? Dec 31st? any suggestions? Anything I missed? What do you think? Hey Eric, count me in. right up my alley, but I only got one problem--how come no 1:1s? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kasteer Posted August 13, 2008 Author Share Posted August 13, 2008 Interested builders so far... kasteer (likely) evilone diymirage Aaronw ######'n Blaque LOL... I thought that 1:1 comment would be funny... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diymirage Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 it seems to me that people biulding on a 1:12 scale will have a advantage over people building on a 1:64 scale (since it might be easyer to make stuff) also, will this be open mike night ? (it doesnt have to be the car featured in the movie) because if so, someone should come up with a brief description of what our vehicle is build to do and...erm...what is curbside, are we making the applebees version? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick F40 Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 Applebees version here we go http://jalopnik.com/394718/the-cars-of-death-race I like all of them, nice selection love the V12 Jag and that Porsche and gotta love the Buicks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted August 14, 2008 Share Posted August 14, 2008 (edited) Funny this popped up recently and caught me in the middle of a new build, which I guess would fit this theme. I think . . . This is something I'm calling PAINKILLER, and it started with these: Then I got carried away and did this: And THAT lead to this: There are plenty of in-progress shots in my Fotki, if you follow this link: http://public.fotki.com/vsuarez666/voodoo-...kys-painkiller/ Edited August 14, 2008 by DamnCranky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick F40 Posted August 14, 2008 Share Posted August 14, 2008 that is FREAKIN awsome!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CB Posted August 14, 2008 Share Posted August 14, 2008 that is FREAKIN awsome!!!! aye aye, Nick! I'm in total agreement. Tanks for the link, btw. I gots a 65 Ponyack 2+2 and a 66 Merky Marky that I was gonna do up sorta stock for my diorama, but methinks they're gonna be Death Racers now ! Love 'PAINKILLER' and the wip pix, ###### Cranky! I figgered you'd have something along these lines! Didn't you post up a 57Chevy kinda desert-stormin kinda beast before? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diymirage Posted August 14, 2008 Share Posted August 14, 2008 we need to get some rules laid donw here if we are going through with this i have a general idea for what i would like to build if it is open entry/anything goes i know what kit/car i will use as a my start point not saying anything other then the name of my car: project: hazmat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evilone Posted August 14, 2008 Share Posted August 14, 2008 haha if its anything goes then i have a perfect idea mine will be called CANNIBAL like the static x song Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george 53 Posted August 14, 2008 Share Posted August 14, 2008 Guys, you CAN get cannon, machine guns an stuff in 25th scale.Look in any 1/25th WWII airplane kit an you'll find allkindsa guns! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olle F Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 Eric, check out the old movie called "Death Race 2000" With David Carridine, Stallone, an Valleri Perrine! It's got some pretty cool lookin Death mobiles in it too, an the story lines pretty funny! You might get a kick outta it! I see you have good taste in movies, sir! Death Race 2000 is actually one of my favorite DVDs, and I believe that it's also one of Sylvester Stallone's first movies (with his clothes on anyway). A true classic! I don't participate in build-offs (unless there's a 2-3 year deadline ), but if there ever has been one that has tempted me, this would be it. I gotta see that movie, the cars look awesome! Build-off or not, I might still build something like that just for fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diymirage Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 Guys, you CAN get cannon, machine guns an stuff in 25th scale.Look in any 1/25th WWII airplane kit an you'll find allkindsa guns! i thought it was more a mather of creativity that we were to make our own weapons? im sure i could steal some of my lil nepews gi joe guns otherwise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kasteer Posted August 15, 2008 Author Share Posted August 15, 2008 PAINKILLER is AWESOME! I LOVE IT! That's exactly what I had in mind for this. I'm glad everyone is as excited as I am about doing this. I agree we should agree (?) on guidelines. These are the ones I suggested... - curbside is fine (since these cars are mostly "external appearance" driven) - all external weapons and armor must be handmade (yes/no ?) - copying movie cars is fine, just identify it - cars, pickups, vans, etc... are fine... anything goes. - no military models (how's that?) - any scale except 1:1 (Should this be limited to 1:24/1:25 scale?) - Deadline... ? Dec 31st? (Should we move this out for Ollie F?) The idea/purpose of the cars, once built, should be to compete in a Death Race. They can be prepped to look like they've completed death races already or as if they're going to compete for the first time. Let me know if these need to be tweaked. What's your preference? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willy Survive Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 This rules. I like every idea you have. I will say that I think raiding military models for weapons is a good idea though. But handmade stuff sounds cool too. Let's get this started ! Can't wait. -Will Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CB Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 PAINKILLER is AWESOME! I LOVE IT! That's exactly what I had in mind for this. I'm glad everyone is as excited as I am about doing this. I agree we should agree (?) on guidelines. These are the ones I suggested... - curbside is fine (since these cars are mostly "external appearance" driven) - all external weapons and armor must be handmade (yes/no ?) - copying movie cars is fine, just identify it - cars, pickups, vans, etc... are fine... anything goes. - no military models (how's that?) - any scale except 1:1 (Should this be limited to 1:24/1:25 scale?) - Deadline... ? Dec 31st? (Should we move this out for Ollie F?) The idea/purpose of the cars, once built, should be to compete in a Death Race. They can be prepped to look like they've completed death races already or as if they're going to compete for the first time. Let me know if these need to be tweaked. What's your preference? how about "all external weapons and armour must be handmade or kit-bashed" no just glue-ons aint too picky about scale, although I think 1/25 would be good other than that I'm cool with the rest (I can always build a 1:1--just won't post it ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evilone Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 wait the only thing i dont like is that we have to make all the wepons how about this do a 50% 50% 50% already made such as guns and cannons 50% we make such as rams and spikes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kasteer Posted August 15, 2008 Author Share Posted August 15, 2008 I don't care about purchasing vs handmaking weapons/armor. I thought it would be fun to handmake them and see what everyone comes up with. Lets just make the weapons/armor up to the builder. How's this? - curbside is fine (since these cars are mostly "external appearance" driven) - copying movie cars is fine, just identify it - cars, pickups, vans, etc... are fine... anything goes. - no military models (how's that?) - any scale except 1:1 (Should this be limited to 1:24/1:25 scale?) - Deadline... ? Dec 31st? (Should we move this out for Ollie F?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasfunk Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 you can count me in as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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