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Really well done. The Tbird really grabs my eye. Nice crisp edge on that windshield. I'm wondering how you did it.
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The 2022 Cannonball Run Year of Birth Build Thread
Jantrix replied to disconovaman's topic in Community Builds
Before we get involved I'd like to thank Anthony for doing such an excellent job running this CBR the last several years. I'm very glad to have handed the reins to someone as passionate and involved as he is. Terrific work boss! And thanks also to Lunajammer, who has handled the poll every year for a long BLAH_BLAH_BLAH_BLAH time now. Lastly, I'd like to thank all of my fellow scofflaws, who have joined in this CBR year after year, alway bringing the very best quality and unique builds. You guys are the best. -
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Actually no. It was three years ago. @Pete J., when I get edit capabilities from the mods, I'll change this thread into the actual build thread. Also, since builds from the previous run are allowed, there's no point having a starting date beyond today. So get building! The actual rally starts on May 28th 2022 and lasts 37 days. If you can get it done for the start date that would be groovy. If not, no sweat, we'll keep it going until the end of the year. Just like last time, there is no contest at the end, just the accomplishment of building a very cool model that will stand out in the rally section on ANY contest table.
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No passport required! ?
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70 ford
Jantrix replied to tbill's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Pickups, Vans, SUVs, Light Commercial
This is very impressive. Keep it going. -
Terrific Pete! Thanks very much.
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Alright guys. Lets do this. Same rules as last time with the addendum. IF YOU DIDIN'T FINISH YOUR RACER FROM LAST TIME, IT IS STILL A VALID ENTRY FOR THIS CBP. ALSO, FOR THOSE WHO DIDIN'T PARTICIPATE THREE YEARS AGO, THE REASON FOR THOSE SPECIFIC RULES, IS THOSE ARE THE RULES FOR THE CARS IN THE ACTUAL P2P RALLY. Feel free to do some Google searching on some of the cars used in this race. They are very unique and interesting. https://www.google.com/search?q=Peking+to+Paris+racers&tbm=isch&ved=2ahUKEwi0uv-w6s_0AhVSLc0KHWIdDEoQ2-cCegQIABAA&oq=Peking+to+Paris+racers&gs_lcp=CgNpbWcQAzoHCCMQ7wMQJzoGCAAQBxAeUJEHWMIwYPFDaABwAHgAgAHVC4gBrlSSAQc1LTQuOS4xmAEAoAEBqgELZ3dzLXdpei1pbWfAAQE&sclient=img&ei=FlquYbTXFtLatAbiurDQBA&bih=945&biw=1920
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Welcome to the Peking to Paris Model Car Rally Community Build. It will run from now until the end of 2022. Unlike the Cannonball CBP’s there will be no poll, no winner, no losers. This is a race of gentlemen. We will use the same build rules that the actual racers use. I have outlined them below. Please read the rules in their entirety before you post your build as rules change depending on the choice of car. This is a smart man’s race. The person that plans well and drives well, wins. Torque will win over horsepower. Gas mileage will be a concern. Weight, the ability to handle rough roads, water, weather, mud will all be factors. It’s hard to imagine a race were a ’40 Ford with a flattie beats a ’70 Hemi Cuda, but this is the one, I assure you. Only cars of a model type in production prior to 1975 will be eligible. The Organizers may accept cars manufactured after 1975 provided they are a series evolution of the pre-1975 model and do not feature any performance advantage over the original model. Basically said- if a '76 is mechanically the same as a '75, it is good to go. They must be of a type designed to carry passengers with either a saloon or sports bodywork. Estate cars (station wagons) are not acceptable. Commercial or military vehicles such as light trucks, vans, ambulances, pick-ups and utility 4x4 vehicles are not eligible. Cars not capable of sustaining a constant speed of at least 80 kph (50 mph) on a level surface will not be eligible to enter. Entries will be accepted in the following Categories: the Vintageant Category - Cars of a model type in production from 1920 to 1941 the Classic Category - Cars of a model type in production prior to 1975 The following modifications to the cars are NOT permitted: - No conversion of live axle to independent suspension. - No coil springs replacing leaf springs. - No shock absorbers with separate reservoirs. - No changing of the engine make or configuration. Configuration means the engine must be set up just the way it could have been in 19XX but not necessarily stock. If aftermarket speed equipment A and B was available then, it should be good to go. Basically you are restricted to the technology of the year of the car you are driving. - No fuel injection, unless available as original equipment (a standard-showroom production item of the model entered). - No limited slip or torque biasing differential, unless available as original equipment. - No disc brakes on cars in the Vintageant Category. - No engine management systems or crank sensors. - No conversion to rack and pinion or power steering. With this in mind, a small steering wheel might look grand, but in practice would be detrimental to handling. - No body panels of alternative composite materials. No fiberglass or carbon fiber. -No wheel design (or material) that was unavailable when the car was in production. Roof racks are permitted provided they meet the following specification: - They must be of a design available at the time the car was in production - They must be made of metal - They must be no longer or wider than the roof panel - They must have sides no higher than 45 cm (18 inches) - the roof rack and spare wheels must not be covered Trunk racks - must appear period correct. All other modifications are permitted. Note: Not all cars were built to take the punishment this rally can dish out. So think about ways to strengthen the vehicle within the rules and without adding a ton of weight. Spliting wishbones, adding shocks, adding an x-frame if your chassis doesn't come with one, add a panhard bar, add gussets where appropriate, etc, etc. Spares There will no limit to the quantity or the range of spares that can be carried in the car but trailers are not permitted. Safety Equipment - Seat Belts: It is strongly recommended that all cars in the Vintageant Category have seat belts fitted and used at all times. Cars in the Classic Category must have full harness seat belts fitted and these must be used at all times. - Rollover Bars: It is strongly recommended that all cars have a roll bar fitted. the minimum requirement being a single hoop and two back stays. - Fire and liquid proof bulkheads separating the passenger compartment from the engine and fuel tank are strongly recommended. - A fire extinguisher of at least 1.75 liters must be securely fitted and within easy reach within the car. - All cars must have mud flaps fitted to all four wheel arches. - All cars must be fitted with a laminated windscreen or aero-screens Two metal rally plates must be fixed to the front and rear of the car in a clearly visible position, but not obscuring the car license plates. The rally plates are the image above. If we have a good decal printer among us, perhaps they would volunteer to do some decals for us. If not, I recommend printing them on good photo paper rather than a decal. In addition, racing numbers on the doors, for each side of the car must be visible. I realize that the actual 1:1 cars have magnetic numbers issued. A number in a light or dark circle depending on body color. If you have the ability to do generate a decal of that, rock on. If not, throwing the Intimidators number 3 on there is permissible. Other Items as outlined in section 9.2 of the P2P Regs, such as tents, sleeping bags, first aid kit, spare tires, tow ropes are not required because they could simply be in a closed trunk, but adding them to the build in some way (backseat?) would be very cool. Some useful links. http://www.endurorally.com/ http://peking2paris2013.com/car/ this will show you a lot of modifications that can be done and still be within the rules. Lastly, a Peking to Paris racer Google image search is highly recommended. This will show you what has been raced in the past. There is a team of guys that drive '37 - '39 Chevys and do well every year.
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2022 Cannonball Group Build theme suggestion thread
Jantrix replied to Fat Brian's topic in Community Builds
I getcha. Frankly, I feel the same about my choices from '68. "Yawn" another muscle car. Happy though, the 66-69 Riviera is a favorite that's been sitting in my stash for a good while, waiting for inspiration! ? I'm sure there are other options but I'm happy with this one. I have done the Stude for a Cannonball and it's not without its challenges despite being a great kit. The posable front wheels and associated parts are a bit out of scale and cause the front suspension to be highly visible underneath the front bumper, when they aren't on the real car. I spiced in a Revell C3 Corvette front subframe that fit terrifically and fixed the problem. -
2022 Cannonball Group Build theme suggestion thread
Jantrix replied to Fat Brian's topic in Community Builds
Grant you, 1954 is tough. Most obvious is the Revell 54 Chevys, panel and sedan. Not ideal. Truly. Then there's the Mobius '54 Hudson. Better. Resin Realm has parts to make a '54 from a '50 Chevy pickup kit. http://resinrealm.net/-MCM/TRUCKS/54ChevPickUp/54chevpickup.html https://resin-model-kit.com/1_25_resin_1954_54_chevy_chevrolet_3100_panel_van_amt_1950_50.htm The Tamiya Mercedes 300SL? Technically the '55 Tbird was released in Sept. or the previous year. I think if you do some searches for some resin transkits, you have more options than you think. And will have a very unique model when it's done. -
That looks terrific. Great work.
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I think you did a terrific job on the AMC. Very convincing at first glance as a non-race car. My build time is so limited lately that fighting with a bad kit to obtain the results I want, is counter-productive to wanting to build. So I've been picking my projects a lot more carefully so that it's fun and not a chore, as I've plenty of those already. ?
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It happens every day. A couple buys a property from the bank, a nice little farm house with a barn and a couple of outbuildings and sheds. The place will need a ton of work but the location is great and it's super quiet out here. But what doesn't happen every day is what happens when you finally start to look around the old place. Open a shed after moving an old rusty tractor, and find an old classic race car. The paint is thin and worm through from years under a canvas tarp and goodness knows what else. But it's a race built 427 and man, that ain't nothing. Bust out your check book, and get it back on he road. This is the Revell 1968 Lee Greenwood Corvette, built as a barn find that's been mechanically restored, but the patina has been left untouched. The changes I made to honor the "race car in disguise" theme, was to lose the sidepipes, add a stock type exhaust and add stock rocker trim. The decal on the hood is the only part of the classic red, white and blue from the Lee Greenwood livery. I weathered the white paint to make it look like super worn thin paint. Some mild weathering on the engine and chassis. I figure, as it looks, only a real Corvette guy would get that it's not an old hot rodded Vette, on it's last legs and badly in need of a resto.
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The Official 2022 Cannonball Run Theme Voting Poll
Jantrix replied to disconovaman's topic in Community Builds
I'm in. 1968 Buick Riviera using the AMT '69 kit. Already planning it out. ? -
Well. I'm happy to report the Vette is done. It's not exactly what I planned but honestly what I planned wasn't all that good. I like this though. Barn find.
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The Official 2022 Cannonball Run Theme Voting Poll
Jantrix replied to disconovaman's topic in Community Builds
Sounds like a great theme. Will we be restricted to the year in question as far as technology? -
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I've decided that I'm gonna try to in on this one if you'll have me. The AMT 40 Ford Coupe is a favorite from childhood. I built and rebuilt it a few times before settling on a nice hot rod painted with Testors sapphire blue. I'm going to try to replicate it using mostly parts from the box.
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This is a terrific build off. Great idea. If I was more involved in building right now I'd jump in myself with a Johan '63 Olds. Keep it going guys.
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Looking good!
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Project x converted to ev
Jantrix replied to Scott8950's topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
I'm not thrilled about it either. But, Project X has always changed with the technology over the years, so this really is the most logical step. But if my theory is correct, electric cars will be just a small blip on the history of the automobile. So I'm not going to get twisted over it. I think as electric cars become more common and the public realizes that the mining for battery materials becomes just as expensive and destructive to environments as oil drilling. Not to mention, the replacement costs of batteries, recycling, etc. will become a huge mess. I'm hoping something cleaner like hydrogen energy pops up at this point. -
Motor trend super models
Jantrix replied to R. Thorne's topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
I figured there'd be some chat about this show, after I saw a couple episodes recently. I appreciate how nice you folks are being. It's clear that from a quality standpoint he's not on the level of most of us. But it's also clear he doesn't want to be. The fact that he twists off the parts and brush paints most of the model, makes that clear enough. But he's very passionate about model building. He likes the quick build, a few days at the most. I have been watching this fella on Barret Jackson for years and he has forgotten more about cars than most of us will ever know. He has mentioned model kits on BJ many, many times. I've heard that he does a LOT of hotel room building, so the unpainted folk art photos, I think stem from that. Steve, if you're lurking, keep doing what you do. Kits are meant to be built and to no ones satisfaction but our own. -
David, I have found employment but it's not what I'd call ideal. I've taken about a 30% hit in the paycheck and second shift bites it. And going from a bench tech position to something more physical has been a challenge. But I'm getting used to it slowly. A little less sore very day. Honestly the roller chain steering wheel is my least favorite part of the Plymouth. It was never going to make it to the model. BTW, also the visor will not be added. The Plymouth is unchopped so the visor looks good. But the Ford is chopped from the kit, and with a visor it looks rather silly.