2023 Cannonball Run-What-You-Brung Build Thread

[Spottedlaurel]

Good to see others making progress (and even finishing) their builds. I made a start on mine today, putting into practice what i'd been thinking about in idle moments over the last week or two......

Time for surgery! First step in stretching the NSX's floorpan by 8mm (around 8" at 1:1). At this stage I'd already trimmed the edges of the floorpan so the width was right for the Accord, and I decided on this point for the cut as there is least detail to recreate in the portion I've got to add.

I decided graph paper would be a good way of ensuring I kept everything square. I traced around the floorpan on a sheet, cut it then moved it apart by the 8mm and taped them down on another sheet. By luck, the squares on the paper I used were 8mm, which is odd as I'd usually expect it to be 5 or 10mm.

Quick check with the Accord's bodyshell, completely unmodified at this moment. The real test will come when the suspension is fitted and I can mock it up with the wheels, but so far so good.

Where it's at now, with a few strips of sheet styrene cemented into place to fix the position before I untape it and fill the gap.

Also gave the NSX interior and suspension sprues a squirt of primer so I can start painting and assembling what bits if it I'm planning to use.

I purchased a random batch of parts off eBay which included a cage and various interior pieces from a Tamiya Toyota Corolla rally car, which I'm hoping will come in useful. That way I don't have to rob parts off another kit and leave it incomplete.

Edited February 26, 2023 by Spottedlaurel

[White Rabbit]

23 hours ago, Tim08 said:

 

Not really sure what the cutouts are for on the fender flares, maybe to cool off the brakes?  Thinking about covering them up, not sure yet. 

Looks to be interesting build!

As for the cutouts, I would surmise that the fronts would most likely be to alleviate the air pressure within the fender; the rear, with proper ducting, may be for rear brake cooling (the fronts seem to have their ducting in the front air dam).

[vekasiini]

February Dodge L-XXX.

I used two Munck series V8 hemi blocks to make a V12. The engine still has a lot to do. I removed the rims from the hub to get more offset and lengthened the frame to get a more stable ride. The car is driven without a load, which is why I lightened the springs and front axle. We will continue in March.

 

 

 

 

[Jhedir6]

Engine bay installed and lined up. I need to do some cosmetic work underneath to tidy it all up, but pretty happy so far.

I decided to gut the interior and go with a stripped down interior, printing now on the printer.

Almost ready for some paint.

More tomorrow.

[fshoemake]

Thank you

[White Rabbit]

It's great to see so many varied builds coming along nicely!

[Spottedlaurel]

Having finished a little 1/43 build I'm starting to get on with mine more seriously:

 

Finished off the chassis infill (aside from some putty work). Not easily visible above but I filed some grooves in the new pieces to match the original chassis. At some point I need to add the cooland that run the central tunnel, but that's not critical to the next stage.

Back inside the Accord's bodyshell. There are a couple of different ways I can mount the floorpan which will vary the ride height, so I'm not going to make a decision on that until I get the suspension installed.

The NSX interior tub and LHD dashboard sitting where Tamiya intended on the floorpan. I might need to lift it up a little, but it seems to be about right fore/aft. I will cut the sides off the tub and use the Accord's separate door panels.

The engine/gearbox and suspension will be pretty much OOB, so assembling that is just a case of following the instructions and seeing what I did on my original NSX build. The instructions called for a lot of flat aluminium, so I used some TS-30 Silver Leaf (because it was the first silver I found) and flat clear. There are still a lot more smaller pieces to go, it's really nicely detailed.

Going to have a play with wheels/tyres during the week, but that might change when an eBay purchase containg several new sets arrives later in the week.....

[Spottedlaurel]

Mockups:

Not sure about these.

Better, although I would repaint them a more subtle colour. Trouble is I can think of other builds I'd like to use them on.

I think these are what I'll go for, apparently 18" Enkei Racing Revoloution RS05RR. Would look to repaint them a dark gold/bronze colour which should go well with the dark green bodywork I'm thinking about and maybe find some different tyres (larger at the rear to suit the mid-engined layout).

[KWT]

Good things going on in here.

I'm building a kit for a friend of mine so I've put mine on hold for a minute...

[SpikeSchumacher]

1 hour ago, Spottedlaurel said:

Mockups:

Not sure about these.

Better, although I would repaint them a more subtle colour. Trouble is I can think of other builds I'd like to use them on.

I think these are what I'll go for, apparently 18" Enkei Racing Revoloution RS05RR. Would look to repaint them a dark gold/bronze colour which should go well with the dark green bodywork I'm thinking about and maybe find some different tyres (larger at the rear to suit the mid-engined layout).

Hi Nigel, for my two cents the 18" Enkei's in bronze would look a treat ?

[Spottedlaurel]

21 hours ago, SpikeSchumacher said:

Hi Nigel, for my two cents the 18" Enkei's in bronze would look a treat ?

Thanks, I think they look classy but purposeful, not so overtly sporty as 5- or 6-spoke wheel. I want it to look like a modified car, but subtle so it doesn't draw attention to the mid-mounted NSX V6....

[Mattilacken]

23 hours ago, Spottedlaurel said:

Thanks, I think they look classy but purposeful, not so overtly sporty as 5- or 6-spoke wheel. I want it to look like a modified car, but subtle so it doesn't draw attention to the mid-mounted NSX V6....

Epic Project! The Enkeis look business as they do on the Subaru rally cars back in the day but as you say, still classy and they does not scream in your face. 

[JerseeJerry55]

Hello all hope everyone is well. Change of plans. A combination of builders block and the inability to be able to paint cause it’s Winter have altered my entry choice. Picked this up at my model car club meeting. My Wife wanted a real 1:1 when we started dating 36 years ago. Color choice will be up to her. Please advise if I can use this as my entry instead of my original choice. 

Edited March 19, 2023 by JerseeJerry55

[White Rabbit]

11 hours ago, JerseeJerry55 said:

Hello all hope everyone is well. Change of plans. A combination of builders block and the inability to be able to paint cause it’s Winter have altered my entry choice. Picked this up at my model car club meeting. My Wife wanted one when we started dating 36 years ago. Color choice will be up to her. Please advise if I can use this as my entry instead of my original choice. 

Hello! No worries about making a change to your project. I will update the entry list to reflect your new build.

[White Rabbit]

Our updated entry list:

1. '56 Chevy (426 pack)

2. Chevy Silverado C5R truck (Mattilacken)

3. Chevy Monza 2+2 (MeatMan)

4. '37 Ford Custom Convertible (Jantrix)

5. Delorean DMC-H12 (White Rabbit)

6. Dodge Viper RT/10 (LL3 Model Worx)

7. '70 Plymouth Road Runner (KWT)

8. '61 Ford Falcon (Fat Brian)

9. '68 FRC Chevy Corvette (Whosurdaddy209)

10. '66 Mercury (Sam I Am)

11. '70 1/2 Camaro Z28 or '67 Streaker Vette (JerseeJerry55)

12. '71 Plymouth GTX (Keef)

13. Dodge L-xxx (vekasiini)

14. Honda Accord (Spottedlaurel)

15. Volkswagen Scirocco (Tim08)

16. Chevy Nova SS (53gmc)

17. '62 Buick Electra (Belugawrx)

18. Pontiac Firebird (Beans)

19. El Camino Camper (shoemake)

20. '53 Ford Victoria (Phildauplo)

21. Nissan Skyline NISMO R34 GT-R (Jhedir6)

22. '54 Corvette (kermn8r)

23. '81 Chevy Citation (Westrods)

24. Toyota Supra (JerseeJerry55)

[JerseeJerry55]

21 minutes ago, White Rabbit said:

Hello! No worries about making a change to your project. I will update the entry list to reflect your new build.

Thank you

[Canso65]

I've haven't been building for quite some time but recently jumped into the Big Rig Build.

I would love to jump in on this group build as well, if it is still possible.

Doing a little plastic surgery has been on my mind lately, so I would like to build a 1961 Ranchero upgraded to todays standards with a 2013 Mustang suspension and the 5.0 from the kit. I'll also blend in the bucket seats and upgrade the interior.

Starting shots attached below.

[White Rabbit]

8 hours ago, Canso65 said:

I've haven't been building for quite some time but recently jumped into the Big Rig Build.

I would love to jump in on this group build as well, if it is still possible.

Hello! Welcome to the '23 Cannonball!

Our updated entry list:

1. '56 Chevy (426 pack)

2. Chevy Silverado C5R truck (Mattilacken)

3. Chevy Monza 2+2 (MeatMan)

4. '37 Ford Custom Convertible (Jantrix)

5. Delorean DMC-H12 (White Rabbit)

6. Dodge Viper RT/10 (LL3 Model Worx)

7. '70 Plymouth Road Runner (KWT)

8. '61 Ford Falcon (Fat Brian)

9. '68 FRC Chevy Corvette (Whosurdaddy209)

10. '66 Mercury (Sam I Am)

11. '70 1/2 Camaro Z28 or '67 Streaker Vette (JerseeJerry55)

12. '71 Plymouth GTX (Keef)

13. Dodge L-xxx (vekasiini)

14. Honda Accord (Spottedlaurel)

15. Volkswagen Scirocco (Tim08)

16. Chevy Nova SS (53gmc)

17. '62 Buick Electra (Belugawrx)

18. Pontiac Firebird (Beans)

19. El Camino Camper (shoemake)

20. '53 Ford Victoria (Phildauplo)

21. Nissan Skyline NISMO R34 GT-R (Jhedir6)

22. '54 Corvette (kermn8r)

23. '81 Chevy Citation (Westrods)

24. Toyota Supra (JerseeJerry55)

25. Ford Ranchero (Canso65)

[vekasiini]

March Dodge L-XXX

There isn't much progress. The engine is almost ready. Surprisingly cramped, even though the chassis is that of a truck

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[cheyenne93]

Here is my entry for the 2023 cannon ball. 1977 Malibu 1:1 replica. The base for this build is the cannon ball malibu combined with parts from 2 other kits.

[Ulf]

15 minutes ago, cheyenne93 said:

Here is my entry for the 2023 cannon ball. 1977 Malibu 1:1 replica. The base for this build is the cannon ball malibu combined with parts from 2 other kits.

 

 

 

 

 

Absolutely spot-on choice of tires and rims.

[White Rabbit]

3 hours ago, cheyenne93 said:

Here is my entry for the 2023 cannon ball. 1977 Malibu 1:1 replica. The base for this build is the cannon ball malibu combined with parts from 2 other kits.

Hello! Welcome to the '23 Cannonball!

Our updated entry list:

1. '56 Chevy (426 pack)

2. Chevy Silverado C5R truck (Mattilacken)

3. Chevy Monza 2+2 (MeatMan)

4. '37 Ford Custom Convertible (Jantrix)

5. Delorean DMC-H12 (White Rabbit)

6. Dodge Viper RT/10 (LL3 Model Worx)

7. '70 Plymouth Road Runner (KWT)

8. '61 Ford Falcon (Fat Brian)

9. '68 FRC Chevy Corvette (Whosurdaddy209)

10. '66 Mercury (Sam I Am)

11. '70 1/2 Camaro Z28 or '67 Streaker Vette (JerseeJerry55)

12. '71 Plymouth GTX (Keef)

13. Dodge L-xxx (vekasiini)

14. Honda Accord (Spottedlaurel)

15. Volkswagen Scirocco (Tim08)

16. Chevy Nova SS (53gmc)

17. '62 Buick Electra (Belugawrx)

18. Pontiac Firebird (Beans)

19. El Camino Camper (shoemake)

20. '53 Ford Victoria (Phildauplo)

21. Nissan Skyline NISMO R34 GT-R (Jhedir6)

22. '54 Corvette (kermn8r)

23. '81 Chevy Citation (Westrods)

24. Toyota Supra (JerseeJerry55)

25. Ford Ranchero (Canso65)

26. '77 Chevy Malibu (Cheyenne93)

[White Rabbit]

Hello Cannonballers! I just wanted to check-in with everyone and hope that your builds are coming along well. If anyone has any questions or concerns, please feel to post.

[JerseeJerry55]

31 minutes ago, White Rabbit said:

Hello Cannonballers! I just wanted to check-in with everyone and hope that your builds are coming along well. If anyone has any questions or concerns, please feel to post.

Please check with me when the NJ Polar Icecap thaws. I’ll have an answer then.

[KWT]

Just waiting for it to quit raining when I'm off work as opposed to what I'm getting now...