41 Chevrolet Pick up. Finished

[Robert81]

I finished this up this morning, but did not have time to post pictures until now.

Here is the story. Every month I do a Quick build (now extended to 96 hours, or 4 days). This month we did a theme of Hot Rod.

I chose Revell's 41 Chevrolet pick up. I started on the morning of Friday September 26 and finished on the morning of Monday September 29. For the progress thread clink this link. http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=14716

and the engine.

My best one yet, enjoy.

Edited September 29, 2008 by Robert81

[Harry P.]

Looks good!

Now here's my question. Don't misunderstand, I'm not knocking it, necessarily, but what is the point of forcing yourself to build a given model in a certain amount of time? The way I see it, modeling is an activity best done at leisure, not under a "deadline", self-imposed or otherwise. So why do you give yourself a time limit to build a model?

Once again, not slamming you... just curious. It seems so totally opposed to the way I enjoy building.

[Nick F40]

Love the red, love the wheels, and stance is perfect

Nice amount of camber!

[RadRidesByDan]

Looks good!

Now here's my question. Don't misunderstand, I'm not knocking it, necessarily, but what is the point of forcing yourself to build a given model in a certain amount of time? The way I see it, modeling is an activity best done at leisure, not under a "deadline", self-imposed or otherwise. So why do you give yourself a time limit to build a model?

Once again, not slamming you... just curious. It seems so totally opposed to the way I enjoy building.

I have to agree too. Excellent build, Nice straight lines and perfect stance.....

But again....as HarryPri mentioned, and this is a curiosity to why give yourself a deadline and push to have errors or goofs happen. I thought this hobby is to RELAX not stress out on timelines

[Robert81]

Looks good!

Now here's my question. Don't misunderstand, I'm not knocking it, necessarily, but what is the point of forcing yourself to build a given model in a certain amount of time? The way I see it, modeling is an activity best done at leisure, not under a "deadline", self-imposed or otherwise. So why do you give yourself a time limit to build a model?

Once again, not slamming you... just curious. It seems so totally opposed to the way I enjoy building.

Well Harry, you ask a very good question, and make a great point.

My answer is just to get something on the shelf, when most builds take months to years to finish. Not everybody can do it or chose to.

Love the red, love the wheels, and stance is perfect

Nice amount of camber!

Thanks, Nick. The camber is a byproduct of the lowering job up front. I had to cut a section out of the axle to provide oil pan clearance, inadvertently weakening the axle.

Edited October 8, 2008 by Robert81

[Harry P.]

Well Harry, you ask a very good question, and make a great point.

My answer is just to get something on the shelf, when most builds take months to years to finish. Not everybody can do it or chose to.

Hey, I'm the King of "taking months to years" to finish a model!

I have several models that have been "in progress" for literally years! I'll pull something out whenever the mood strikes me and work on it until I get bored with it, then I'll pull something else out and work on it a while, etc. I almost never build a model straight through start to finish... it's very rare that any particular model holds my interest that long! At any given time I have several different models going in various stages of completion. I guess for me the whole point is the process. I enjoy building the model. Once it's done, whatever fun that model provided me is over.

But that's the cool thing about this hobby: it can be enjoyed in whatever way you want. Some guys build models in order to compete against other builders, some build in order to get more finished product up on the shelf, some build just because they like to build. Whatever... it's all good!

[RadRidesByDan]

Ill give you some competition on that Harry my friend. The longest I built from start to finish with out putting it away or change builds was 14 months. Just the frame alone was 110 hours, not counting paint or any suspension or driveline parts

So I'z know where you'z comin from

[MikeMc]

Kool Build ......

I like the idea every once in a while a project done totally different....Just like the shows on TV...like Boyds 6 week builds.

I also wish I had 4 days off in a row!!! and could sit and play at my bench..lucky you!

(Harry... its sorta like building during a blizzard)

[Jantrix]

I also wish I had 4 days off in a row!!! and could sit and play at my bench..lucky you!

Now there is the truth of it. Just trying to get 3-4 hours strung together to sit down and do some stuff is hard to do when dealing with everything life throws at you. I once tried to tell my wife I wanted to just chill with a model for a three day weekend that I had truly earned. Her laughter is still ringing in my ears. It was evil. It's kinda funny though. She truly supports my hobby and doesn't get irritated when I spend a little money on this or that, but boy she sure is stingy with my time.

[Robert81]

Well, I can't say I spent all three days doing nothing but building. With two young children, a dog and my lovely wife, how could I? It is just about stealing 15 minutes here and an hour there. I had, on average, 4 hours to build each day.

Aside from modifying the Intake, hood and suspension and swapping the hubcaps, steering wheel, carbs and horn, the kit was built out of the box.

[Eeyore]

This pick-up is amazing! I love the near stock/mild custom look, you've executed it very well. A top result for a short build time!

[evilone]

that looks sick bro

makes me want to build one

[old-hermit]

I love Chevys, six bangers and trucks and you have done a fine job on all my loves.

PS, my shortest build = 5 hours, my longest build = 5 years and still not finished.

Edited October 24, 2008 by old-hermit

[curt raitz]

Hey, I'm the King of "taking months to years" to finish a model!

I have several models that have been "in progress" for literally years! I'll pull something out whenever the mood strikes me and work on it until I get bored with it, then I'll pull something else out and work on it a while, etc. I almost never build a model straight through start to finish... it's very rare that any particular model holds my interest that long! At any given time I have several different models going in various stages of completion. I guess for me the whole point is the process. I enjoy building the model. Once it's done, whatever fun that model provided me is over.

But that's the cool thing about this hobby: it can be enjoyed in whatever way you want. Some guys build models in order to compete against other builders, some build in order to get more finished product up on the shelf, some build just because they like to build. Whatever... it's all good!

"Ditto"...I love the process as well. It's almost sad when the final piece is put in its place...cuz you know the relationship is over. Other times it feels great cuz the model was a real pain and ya just wanna end the relationship...

[3men2s]

sweet ride, i need to do a old truck one day,

love the simple but settle details and the color combo.

[3men2s]

sweet ride, i need to do a old truck one day,

love the simple but settle details and the color combo.

[gilsdropshop1]

love the old school pick up!