89AKurt

served by penguins

Attended the IPMS Craig Hewitt chapter's Modelzona contest. This is my report, focused on the automotive theme classes, and of course the classes I entered. These are my favorites too, not into taking hundreds of pictures, you can see them on the Modelzona website later. All the competition was tough, all were worth study, seems like I've seen a few on this forum, so please say something if you attended! This class early on: They split it when more came in: Competition straight line, I know everyone thinks 1/4 mile drag race, but I had to be a contrarian with the 188 mile open road racer. Competition closed course, I know roundy round paved race track is the intention, again I'm the contrarian with the very long off-road rally. Custom, I know everyone thinks shiny American hot rod, again the contrarian with some foreign thing with flat paint! Think this was another class for street machines, I just love the color! Commercial class which I didn't enter: Big scale: Another class which I avoid just because it's so popular. ? Fellow club member built this, my Coke cooler: Watched the judges, it's a tough job but someone has to do it. When they placed TWO medals on my Stealth Indy Beater, the guys looked at me like "what the ...", I said that I can't do shiny paint jobs like them! ? My only military entry was overshadowed by really REALLY awesome masterpieces. Happy with this, considering I entered 7 models. Enjoyed the camaraderie of fellow competitors, this shall encourage me to butcher more models. Thanks to the IPMS staff for running a great show!

Just some metal.

One of my favorite subjects, because I owned a '48 last century, and have built this kit in 4 variations. I really like your wood, weathered just right. The rest of the weathering is really good too. See you added tailgate chains. ?

from salvaged satellite

When that was new, it was the coolest car around for me. It's aged well. I built the Fujimi model last century, and have the Tamiya kit in the stash, so of course I will like it. Nice job on this, seeing a different color is weird, cool wing, sweet collection!

Depends what mood I'm in, this question is so subjective. The definition of "cool" depends on the person too. Also depends on where you live, the culture you are part of, and how old you are, if cars or trucks is your thing, etc. I found out from my daughter, that it's cool to warp your license plate, it's a Cali ricer thing. Here is what I think is COOL, today. ? Will see if judges at the IPMS show this Saturday think so too.

That is a subject that *could* be tempting, too bad the crazy factory wheels won't be included. IMO doing factory stock would open up the market, whatever custom things can be sold separate and added, just like the real thing. These were popular for rally racing too, plenty of aftermarket wheel/tires that could be used. I also didn't know the young generation was into these, thought the VW Bug was the popular choice. More power to you, and do well!

unless beached whales

flash mob dance Too funny, I keep getting first comment on a new page, so y'all need to click back catch up ha ha.

with pinwheels spinning

Thanks for the input. ?

stored in yurts

Cool to see someone rescue and restore an old model. I live in Aridzona, what's a "drying booth"? ?

I watched the Thomas Crown Affair, just to see the car. It had the alloy wheels, and black interior, so I'm disappointed that what I want is not authentic, but I'm building for me, not a museum. I thought that link at the beginning of my thread showed the movie car with tan interior and wire wheels, need to verify. I'm also not going to use the tires from the stash, the rear are wider and won't fit. Next weekend is an IPMS show, will hope to find better tires. BTW: the movie was corny 60s, the chess scene was good, but no wonder it's a dud, and not even firing up the Ferrari much less driving it was super lame, instead a Manx that sounded like it had a V8 was driven on a beach.

Really needs V12s, with twin turbos, two intercoolers, two oil coolers hanging out front, two wings..... imagine that. ? Like what solutions you've done so far.

, need new material

Coming from Yoda, appreciate that. Well, so was I! ? I've always been challenged by door hinges with curved bodies, am going to try the fusee chain for that too. I built the Daytona Spyder last century, have the parts in the stash. It's also not difficult to make a bag. Just a manual for any Ferrari is like $3,000! I've been wondering if there is a spare tire. I'm planning to make a display base for this, with her ?. Call it Sexy (w)Heels, shoes will be made from steel, with magnets in the base.

I'm cheering from the bleachers!

I had to prepare for winter, last weekend gathered all the wood around my ghetto, chopped/sawed/stacked what I hope will last the winter, without having to buy a cord. Now I'm determined to make progress, the other door is cut out and most of the body jamb is done. The trunk is also cut out, have the edge glued on, and made the other hinge. Temporary glue using Tacky glue, will superglue for final assembly. Not sitting flush enough, but am going to refine before finishing. Think a working latch is needed. Whew! ? Thinned the hinge edge of the lid, so it does open. The real car has a sliding support, I don't need it. ? The only reason I'm doing this, the fuel filler will go in that corner, gotta have a gas cap!

Thanks, you're too kind. That's why I'm glad you left a comment asking about it. The cool thing about this forum is learning things, not just showing off. Thank you. Yea, if you blur your vision, I guess so. ? Thank you very much! I do ugly cars too, for variety. ? Thank you. It helps that it's consolidated into a shorter topic, doesn't it. Thought I had created a topic about using Corian, if not I should.

wedged between lumps

when Jane protested

LOL about the custom wheels! Interesting these are more collectible than the Dodge Stealth Indy Pace Car. Typical GM, get something right, then kill it. Makes me want an Aztec.

Sweet model of a classic!