Cannonball 2017: FINISHED BUILDS

[Lunajammer]

Modelers who have participated in the Cannonball 2017 CBP and have finished their projects, PLEASE POST FINISHED PHOTOS HERE.

This is where ALL Model Cars Magazine Forum members are invited to peruse the finalists before voting for their favorite car in the poll.

Remember, forum members will vote based on how well you represent your model, so find a way to take some decent photos. A piece of non-shiny poster board as a back drop, some decent lighting and something to steady the camera will do wonders.

IF YOU ARE NOT POSTING PHOTOS, PLEASE LEAVE NO COMMENTS HERE. IT WILL MAKE IT MUCH EASIER FOR VOTERS TO FIND THE MODELS. IF YOU WANT TO GIVE AN ATABOY PLEASE DO SO IN THE ORIGINAL CANNONBALL 2017 CBP THREAD (HERE).

Let the ooohs and aaahs begin...

Edited October 31, 2017 by Lunajammer

[wrecker388]

Well I guess I'll post my Mopar up first. 1964 Dodge 330 built using the Lindberg kit. 

Mods:

Engine: Viper V-10 from Revell Dodge Sidewinder concept truck

Body: Widebody built using styrene parts sprue stuffed through a plastic welder, hood scoop from MPC Ford Offroad van, dechromed body, smoothed firewall

Suspension: Monogram NASCAR Front suspension,Viper rear suspension (from same Revell Sidewinder) 

Undercarriage: Revell NASCAR fuel tank and exhaust, reworked floor pan and transmission tunnel to accommodate massive V-10

Interior: Custom Rollcage, modified NASCAR seat, custom gauge cluster reworked from Monogram NASCAR

Rolling stock: Revell 78 Firebird wheels with NASCAR slicks

Paint: Duplicolor Mirage Tri-Coat. Flips from Purple to green primarily

[Dominik]

Here it is, my first entry:

Mercedes 300 SLR - Cannonball 2017. for more pictures follow the ink to the gallery :http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/topic/127371-mercedes-300-slr-cannonball-2017/

[Dominik]

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Edited November 17, 2017 by Dominik

[Belugawrx]

My entry for the Cannon Ball Run 2017

1970 Barracuda with a 750 hp NASCAR engine and an auxiliary fuel tank,...Lots of extras

Good Luck to everyone who enters, looking forward to next years run !!

[zenrat]

ProLux.  76 Chevy Caprice.
762ci Mountain Motor detuned to produce a reliable 700hp and more torque than a bus full of teenage girls.
Pro Lux 12 by Fred Maillardet, on Flickr
Pro Lux 5 by Fred Maillardet, on Flickr
Pro Lux 14 by Fred Maillardet, on Flickr
Pro Lux 16 by Fred Maillardet, on Flickr
ProLux WIP 17-11-17 02 by Fred Maillardet, on Flickr

AMT 76 Chevrolet Caprice.
AMT 70 Dodge Super Bee Pro Street Chassis.
Ross Gibson Sonny's Mountain Thunder 762ci engine.
Revell '69 Chevrolet Nova Cowl Induction scoop.
Painted with Vallejo German Orange acrylic.
Decals from my big decal folder.
The vague plan was that it was an eighties Pro Street car which had been freshened up with a new motor.
If I had to drive from sea to shining sea then I can't think of a better way to do it than in a big comfortable car with a huge donk.
Pro Lux 1 by Fred Maillardet, on Flickr

 

Edited November 28, 2017 by zenrat

[vwdave92]

OK here we go

• Tamiya Ferrari F40
• Paint is Testors Aztek Red Pearl over Red base.  That is NOT orange peal.  That is the metallic orange when the light hits it... hard as hell to photograph
• aftermarket turbos, custom intake and exhaust plumbing from stainless steel tube then heat stained with a torch
• photo etch brakes and screens
• plumbed turbo oilers and coolers.  Plumbed diff cooler and oil cooler
• full carbon decal engine bay and interior
• lap top with screenshot of home laptop for screen, CB, harnesses, window cranks (opened windows), radio w/ speakers, fire suppression

[KWT]

Revell '83 Hurst Olds

"The Black Pearl"

• Paint is Testors One Coat Blazing Black
• LSX442 engine
• Protouring seats
• Sportman hood
• Airdam and rear spoiler
• Roll bar
• Suspension lowered

 

 

[MeatMan]

My entry is a 2006 Camaro, to which I added an LS V-12 engine. I fabricated the coil covers, and wired the plugs to the coils. The tranny is a T-56 five speed. I used Viper fenders to create the wide-body look in the rear, and styrene in the front. The spoiler is from the C5R kit. The front fascia has been heavily modified to open the grille up and give it a more modern look. I added a fuel cell, and externally plumbed it, and added an additional filler cap to keep the fumes out, and speed refueling, and an automated fire extinguiser. The exhaust system is custom built from solder, with fabricated mufflers, and I also added huge 14” brake rotors. It’s hard to see but that is Brock Yates on the tablet screen in the interior shot. He has his hands on two cars and is standing in front of a Cannonball Run banner. Nuff yakin’, lets roll!

  

[Lunajammer]

Corvette ZR-1 proof of concept research vehicle. Modified to be a mobile platform for a Nitrous Turbolene Generator, the highly volatile and hypothetical fuel additive that can expand fuel milage and efficiency many time over in a conventional internal combustion engine. Chief research lab is Yates Technologies, with generous sponsorship from other technology funds and the Science Channel.

AMT Corvette • Nose modified with 64 Riviera grill • Nascar rims on kit tires • Home made decals • Cabin includes two very important technological doo-hickeys (it's an industry term).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited December 1, 2017 by Lunajammer

[426 pack]

Here's my 1976 dodge Monaco with a fully wired 426 HEMI backed up by a 4sped trans and a Dana 60 with 4 link suspension, Big tires and rims from a ford bronco,  gauge cluster from a modern car, red button on the shifter for a an extra lilt boost and some other goodies.

so remember on December second to vote for me and I will make model car building great aging.  

[Erik Smith]

...meanwhile, one week later...

[oldcarfan]

Not too good, but, I'm happy to have finished something this year! My entry, a grandma gold ex-police Chevy Impala. Though it is only the snap kit Revell, the 1:1 car would be fitted with a suite of electronics for evasion and detection, the turbocharged version of GMs 3.8 liter V6 and plenty of lights for night use. If you will notice, the window glass is missing, due to my apparently putting it in a place that I would be sure to know where it was. I have know idea where that place is.