Jordan White Posted January 4, 2014 Share Posted January 4, 2014 ^Yup! Though you could also post a WIP in the regular forum as well if you want for those people who don't wander into the CBP forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W-409 Posted January 4, 2014 Share Posted January 4, 2014 Just a minor update on my Charger Daytona. I filled the gap that was between the nose piece and body. I used 1 millimeter thick sheet styrene for it. After that I started putty work, but there is nothing to photograph so far. I guess it'll take a while to get all shapes correctly on the front end... Before: After: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maltsr Posted January 4, 2014 Share Posted January 4, 2014 Nice job on the filler piece Niko, I remember reading years ago that these kits require some work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DriftingRookie Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 got some wax will be waxing the body tonight, my lhs is closed till Tuesday so no bmf. got expandable and filler primer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DriftingRookie Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 well a small update. this is where she's at now, just wondering if I want to snag the engine from the New iroc camaro pro street to slap in this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knarf Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 looks good ashley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TFchronos Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 I agree, it does look really good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruncher Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 Hello, I just joined primarily because of the Cannon Ball community build project. I was informed about this by Rob M. Not sure what he goes by on this forum. I have always wanted to do a cannon ball vehicle so this is a great inspiration for me. My projects are: '57 Chevy nomad with the best power plant available in '79, big block of course and a '72 Chevy long bed hiding a Cadillac Escalade chassis and power plant. Both will have plenty of room for extra fuel just like the 1:1 my nephew and I are planning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maltsr Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 Welcome aboard cruncher, looking forward to seeing your builds. I'm sure you'll like it on here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TFchronos Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 Welcome to the greatest forum and cbp on earth cruncher. Have lots of fun and best of luck with your builds, they sound very interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jantrix Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 I was informed about this by Rob M. Not sure what he goes by on this forum. That would be me. I invited some folks in various scale auto type Facebook groups I'm affiliated with to bring in some new faces. Welcome to the forum and the CBP, A.W. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan 191 Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 Hello, I just joined primarily because of the Cannon Ball community build project. I was informed about this by Rob M. Not sure what he goes by on this forum. I have always wanted to do a cannon ball vehicle so this is a great inspiration for me. My projects are: '57 Chevy nomad with the best power plant available in '79, big block of course and a '72 Chevy long bed hiding a Cadillac Escalade chassis and power plant. Both will have plenty of room for extra fuel just like the 1:1 my nephew and I are planning. Just to clarify: engines, wheels, etc, are not limited to 1979 and earlier. But anyone who wants to add this restriction to their own build(s) is free to do that. This is my understanding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
001slick001 Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 (edited) After some consideration I have decided to change my car for the cannonball.The thunderbird was an old motor powered car so the detail is nonexistent.It would take more skill that I have to make it look descent.It also look to be way bigger that 1/24 scale.I will be building a 69 dodge super bee.i will be using a small block chevy instead of the 440 because of the twin turbos! i hope this is ok. Edited January 5, 2014 by 001slick001 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lunajammer Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 I think that's a good call August. I love to see those T-Birds built, but they can be a challenge to build them with the kind of details we'd be happy with. That's why mine remains unbuilt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Winter Posted January 6, 2014 Author Share Posted January 6, 2014 Hello, I just joined primarily because of the Cannon Ball community build project. I was informed about this by Rob M. Not sure what he goes by on this forum. I have always wanted to do a cannon ball vehicle so this is a great inspiration for me. My projects are: '57 Chevy nomad with the best power plant available in '79, big block of course and a '72 Chevy long bed hiding a Cadillac Escalade chassis and power plant. Both will have plenty of room for extra fuel just like the 1:1 my nephew and I are planning. Excellent project idea's! Welcome to MCM and The Cannonball Run CBP! That would be me. I invited some folks in various scale auto type Facebook groups I'm affiliated with to bring in some new faces. Welcome to the forum and the CBP, A.W. That's an excellent idea Rob! New faces are never a bad thing! Okay after being away for a few days "I think" I have the entry list up to date! please tell me otherwise if I have missed you! Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
001slick001 Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 I think that's a good call August. I love to see those T-Birds built, but they can be a challenge to build them with the kind of details we'd be happy with. That's why mine remains unbuilt.ya I'll save mine for anouther day when I feel like I need a challenge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BKcustoms Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 Here's the unstarted pic of my firebird. I'm currently trying to stuff lots NASCAR parts underneath it. I still need to decide on a powerplant, right now I'm considering a Ross Gibson Chevy stock car engine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedfreak Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 Here's the unstarted pic of my firebird. I'm currently trying to stuff lots NASCAR parts underneath it. I still need to decide on a powerplant, right now I'm considering a Ross Gibson Chevy stock car engine. Yer not gonna get very good gas mileage with that engine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan White Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 Finally picked up the AMT 1973 Mercury Cougar kit! This kit is actually better than I thought, considering the fact that it comes with two complete engines and two sets of wheels. I'm choosing the Boss 429 engine that is included (yes included ) with the kit, though it comes with some sort of odd stock car-esque intake manifold. I've instead modified the 351's dual plane intake to fit on the 429 block. I'm also adding a 4-speed manual out of a '57 Bel Air kit, and will be opening up the trunk to display the extra fuel tank and battery. For rolling stock, I found a set of Pirelli P7 tires that have tread which looks a lot like the older Mickey Thompson tires, and the wheels are the narrow/wide Centerlines from the '70 Chevelle 3n1 kit. The wheels had the chrome stripped and will be painted white to resemble basic steel wheels (not as a substitute, but rather to hide the fact that it's a powerful street machine). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jantrix Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 I will be building a 69 dodge super bee.i will be using a small block chevy instead of the 440 because of the twin turbos! i hope this is ok. Are you referring to the twin turbos from the Monogram Camaro Z-28? I think it would be awesome to modify that intake to be used on the 440 rather than put a Chevy power plant in a Mopar. That's just my $.02. I'm sort of a purist that way, but by all means do whatever works for you. The ambulance that Brock Yates won the Cannonball in,ran a 440, so history says its a winner. Jordan, aside from the poor mold detail in the interior, that IS a good kit. Good choice. I built one a few years ago, and enjoyed it, although sanding down the molded vinyl top and getting rid of associated ghosting was a pain. Nice choice on the rolling stock too. I am combining my Cannonballer with a club build that my local club is currently voting on. Sort of a two birds/one stone, kinda thing. We are down to the 70 Cuda or the 50 Olds, with the Cuda in the lead. More info next week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan White Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 Thanks! I think I'm gonna lose the vinyl top too, though luckily the build time frame is long enough! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jantrix Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 Be advised. It's very hard to sand away the top and NOT lose the window frame molding detail. You may end up having to add your own molding afterward. Since mine was a themed fantasy build, I didn't worry about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan White Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 Yeah I've been considering how to go about the task. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaybob1 Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 Hi all...I'm new to this forum and i have to what a great site a great projects...I recently started a 70.5 camaro build and after looking at some stuff on here i thought "hey mine will fit in with the cannon ball stuff" so I'm worndering if i can get in on it, Thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrecker388 Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 Nick you missed my Roadrunner on the list. Here's the kit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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