cheyenne93 Posted March 30, 2021 Share Posted March 30, 2021 11 hours ago, NZanglia said: Man that rusted body shell looks sweet!!!! what kit is that trailer from BTW??? The trailer I scratch built a couple years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Geiger Posted March 30, 2021 Share Posted March 30, 2021 (edited) 21 hours ago, Snake45 said: You can of course carry it over to the next round, BUT if you start with new bodies, it's no longer the 30-YO project and wouldn't be eligible for the BOYD build. Why? It’s still the project.. entire chassis, engine and interior are all 30 years old. I don’t see the difference between cutting the existing body in half to fix it or introducing some new parts? Edit: I think I just solved my wheelbase dilemma.. I will lengthen it using front half of the other kit’s chassis. That will either solve the issue or destroy both chassis! Edited March 30, 2021 by Tom Geiger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimJ Posted March 30, 2021 Share Posted March 30, 2021 (edited) Congratulations to those who have got their entries finished, great work guys! 👍 Talk about leaving things to the last minute! My Chevelle has sat in its box until last week when I thought I'd better do something so the dashboard got some detailing and the seats added to the interior. DSCF2127 by timothy jones, on Flickr DSCF2128 by timothy jones, on Flickr By yesterday evening I had the detailing on the bumpers done. DSCF2131 by timothy jones, on Flickr Today I superglued the interior tub into the body. While fitting the body to the chassis the driver's seat came loose and I had to refit it through the window, which turned out to be not too difficult. This is how it stands now. DSCF2132 by timothy jones, on Flickr Not much left to do now so it should be done by tomorrow night. Edited March 30, 2021 by TimJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted March 30, 2021 Author Share Posted March 30, 2021 GO! GO! GITTER DONE! About all I have to do on the Skylark is the black detail on the grille and back panel. Will probably do that tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Geiger Posted March 30, 2021 Share Posted March 30, 2021 (edited) Wheelbase needed 5 scale inches. Remember that this was my first attempt at slice and dice some 30 years ago. Here it is corrected. Working with two chassis, I cut each chassis and added the 5” by cutting the front clip longer. Tough work since I didn’t notice the issue until I had all the suspension glued in place. Fortunately the front pieces were able to be wrestled free. I have parts in the spare kit if I had to assemble a new suspension set. I was as careful as I could be to make sure my cuts were straight and at the proper spots. It should blend in fairly well. One long standing issue solved, on to the next one! Edited March 30, 2021 by Tom Geiger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksnow Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 TimJ, that chevelle looks amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NZanglia Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 Agreed. That Orange is Stunning!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spottedlaurel Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 Great to see some more projects making their way to the finish line! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NZanglia Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 How many hours until the next round begins???🤨 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NZanglia Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 20 hours ago, cheyenne93 said: The trailer I scratch built a couple years ago. Have you posted the trailer build on here anywhere? It something I seriously need to look at building myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheyenne93 Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 4 hours ago, NZanglia said: Have you posted the trailer build on here anywhere? It something I seriously need to look at building myself. This is the only pic I had posted. May have more on my laptop. I have also built an open race trailer for a dirt track IMCA modified that I scratch built. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted March 31, 2021 Author Share Posted March 31, 2021 Got the Skylark done for our SIXTH COMPLETION! Pics up later today or tomorrow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geemoney Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 new round begins when? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted March 31, 2021 Author Share Posted March 31, 2021 1 hour ago, geemoney said: new round begins when? Tomorrow, assuming we come up with at least eight people interested in participating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted March 31, 2021 Author Share Posted March 31, 2021 Couple quick pics of the Skylark. I see the grille/front bumper and rear bumper dislodged and slid down a bit while I was moving it around for pics. Also haven't done the small emblems/nameplates yet. I'll probably end up trying to dry-brush these with silver paint. But it's DONE ENOUGH for BOYD standards! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NZanglia Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 Do you ever get a really cool idea, then the rug is pulled out from under you when you realize you cant get the kits or if you can they are priced too high or Postage is extortionate? I envy you guys in the states that seem to be able to get gluebombs and rebuilds and carboot / yard sales or swapmeets every other week ( or so it seems from the outside looking in ). I was planning on taking a spare body casting of pic1. Blend with either Pic 2 and or 3. ( way too exspenive and a total waste of a new kit just for parts at that price ) And finish with something like Pic 4 But Ill keep this project in mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spottedlaurel Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 57 minutes ago, Snake45 said: Couple quick pics of the Skylark. I see the grille/front bumper and rear bumper dislodged and slid down a bit while I was moving it around for pics. Also haven't done the small emblems/nameplates yet. I'll probably end up trying to dry-brush these with silver paint. But it's DONE ENOUGH for BOYD standards! Nice work Snake! Glad you got the push you needed to get it finished. 7 minutes ago, NZanglia said: And finish with something like Pic 4................. How strange to come on an American forum and see a photo posted by someone from NZ of a car that was built and is run by a local garage that I take my Datsuns to! I haven't see it running on the track but it's always a treat to see it (or their other toys) when I take my cars their for work. I'll have to mention that it's been of inspiration to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Geiger Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 Congrats to those who finished! I will soldier on into the next round with the Studebaker Gullwing. I have gotten past the wheelbase issue but see more fit issues ahead that I set in motion 30 years ago! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimJ Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 Nice work on the Skylark Snake. The Chevelle is done. Why I left it in the box six years ago I don't know as once I got back to it I only needed a few days to finish it off. DSCF2136 by timothy jones, on Flickr DSCF2139 by timothy jones, on Flickr DSCF2140 by timothy jones, on Flickr I hope we have enough for another round as I've still got plenty of candidates to choose from. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NZanglia Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 1 hour ago, Spottedlaurel said: Nice work Snake! Glad you got the push you needed to get it finished. How strange to come on an American forum and see a photo posted by someone from NZ of a car that was built and is run by a local garage that I take my Datsuns to! I haven't see it running on the track but it's always a treat to see it (or their other toys) when I take my cars their for work. I'll have to mention that it's been of inspiration to you. I wont take this any further off topic than it already is but when they its a small world. this time they weren't kidding. As an owner of a 64 Anglia i love these cars and was looking at perhaps building a hillclimb car but then I saw this image and that was decision made. Next step to find a cheep Rouch IMSA Mustang kit for the suspension,wheels and chassis/rollcage to base it on. Going to be a curb side due to resin limitations. Anyway back on topic. Beautiful Chevelle TimJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted March 31, 2021 Author Share Posted March 31, 2021 1 hour ago, TimJ said: Nice work on the Skylark Snake. The Chevelle is done. Why I left it in the box six years ago I don't know as once I got back to it I only needed a few days to finish it off. DSCF2136 by timothy jones, on Flickr I hope we have enough for another round as I've still got plenty of candidates to choose from. Congratulations! SEVENTH COMPLETION GOTTER DONE! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksnow Posted April 1, 2021 Share Posted April 1, 2021 That chevelle is absolutely stunning. What are the basic rules to enter a build? I have a few builds started 20 years ago that could use some inspiration to finish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NZanglia Posted April 1, 2021 Share Posted April 1, 2021 37 minutes ago, ksnow said: That chevelle is absolutely stunning. What are the basic rules to enter a build? I have a few builds started 20 years ago that could use some inspiration to finish. My Understanding is that the kit has to have been started but not finished and been collecting the proverbial dust for over a year without having been worked on ( Rebuilds/restorations/rescues/reconstructions of old built models don't count, UNLESS the re-work started over a year ago and was abandoned, same as any other project) . We have a 2 month period to Gitter Done, new Period starts tomorrow. A further 2 month period extension maybe granted if you are not able to complete the build in time but NO MORE than 1 Extension is allowed I think thats all. @Snake45 Can correct me if Im wrong. Look forward to see what you have in mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted April 1, 2021 Author Share Posted April 1, 2021 4 minutes ago, NZanglia said: My Understanding is that the kit has to have been started but not finished and been collecting the proverbial dust for over a year without having been worked on ( Rebuilds/restorations/rescues/reconstructions of old built models don't count, UNLESS the re-work started over a year ago and was abandoned, same as any other project) . We have a 2 month period to Gitter Done, new Period starts tomorrow. A further 2 month period extension maybe granted if you are not able to complete the build in time but NO MORE than 1 Extension is allowed I think thats all. @Snake45 Can correct me if Im wrong. Look forward to see what you have in mind. Excellent recap of the rules, except the builds run 3 months (90 days) not 2. Newcomers definitely welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spottedlaurel Posted April 1, 2021 Share Posted April 1, 2021 2 hours ago, ksnow said: I have a few builds started 20 years ago that could use some inspiration to finish. Go for it! I joined my first one last one summer and I've since managed to get something completed in all three rounds since then. All of them were started back in the 1990s, long overdue........ I'm going to have to skip at least the next round as I've run out of longstanding WIPs. Hopefully enough people sign up, I'll keep dropping by to see progress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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