White Rabbit

Thank you, Oliver!

1971 Cadillac Coupe DeVille vs 1971 Renault Alpine (both 1/24 scale) The Cadillac is intended to represent the 1972 Cannonball winner. I just need to make updated front and rear bumpers to reflect the 1972 model year.

I just received some paint from Gravity Colors: Light Grey Primer, Gloss Clear, and Renault Jaune Tournesol (Sunflower Yellow). This will be my first time airbrushing a body. Until now, I've airbrushed all the other parts, so I thought it was time to go for it.

Thank you. Printing such small parts is a challenge, and I'm definitely not a print expert; so for my settings, I just use factory settings on the printer (Elgoo Saturn 3 8k) for Elgoo's 8k resin. Typically, I'll set-up the part on the build plate at 45° or even 0°, depending on the design of the part. At times, I'll print the same part, such as a tire valve stem, at both angles to find which is best. If they all print successfully, then I have them in stock for future builds already.

Nearly done with the 3D work. I had made the rims to be compatible with the stock tires, (which they are), but, I decided to challenge myself to model the tires as well. Michelin XAS 165HR 13. I also removed the windscreen washer nozzles on the body and modeled separate units.

Everyone's builds are looking great! We're definitely going to have tough vote this year! As for the Alpine, I've been working primarily on parts prep. and 3d. Since the brake calipers were molded backwards, I took the opportunity to build more accurate calipers. The calipers will be separate pieces from the rotors; while the rotors themselves will be made in two pieces as well to facilitate painting. Since I was in the neighborhood, I also modeled a more accurate rear-mount oil cooler.

Thank you for the responses. I did more research and does indeed seem that the they are molded backwards. The calipers themselves are correct, but just on the wrong sides.

Thanks. I hadn't planned on modeling new brakes for the kit, but it seems necessary now. I'll use this opportunity to make something more accurate and multi-piece for ease of painting.

Well...this is unexpected. It seems, and please correct me if I'm wrong, that the brake calipers were molded on the wrong sides of the rotors with the piston side out and the pad side in.

Thank you! It's my first time using their products; and I have to so say that I'm impressed. The prints are clean and precise and fit very well.

The focus today was on getting the front hinges in place, opening the trunk, and test fitting the USCP trunk detail (radiator, battery, fuel tank, spare tire, and inner structure. Indeed, the parts fit perfectly in the chassis and body. However, and this is mentioned in the kit's notes, the trunk is too thick and now requires slimming by about .25-.5mm.

I received the USCP detail kits and went straight into the working hinges. Each hinge is composed of three pieces and holes are drilled to pin them into place. The rear hinges have been mocked into place (ignore the extra long wire). Next is the front...

I've made some progress on the engine, primarily with the mounts. The kit engine mounts to two tabs on the side and pin on the transmission. However, I found that the 1:1 car had bracing linked to mounts on the chassis. Below is the mock-up of the braces.

Now that I've completed the project I was working on, a second gen NSX (with a Cannonball connection that I'll be posting in the coming days), I've begun work on the Alpine. First, the wheels. The wheels (still in-progress) are the French Madin 1C in the stock 13" size. I'm planning on using the kit tires as they are nicely detailed.

The Alpine has arrived!

Very nice! I like the yellow; it suits the car well. Thank you for the tip on the trunk.

I'm glad to know that it's a good kit. I've been wanting to build it since I saw the detail-up kits by USCP. Now, I just need to decide on the color... Do you have a link to your Alpine build? It would be great to see it.

After a lot of back-and-forth between possible entries, I've finally decided to go with a 1971 Renault Alpine A110. I just placed an order for the kit, so I'll post photos when it arrives (below is just a stock photo). The idea is to de-rallyfy the car back into a street-legal configuration. There're also some transkits that add a full trunk, working hinges, etc., that I'm looking into.

Thank you for the great overview and pictures! The wagon should be the 1974 Mazda RX4 driven by Tom Kozlowski, Jeff Martini, Pierre Honegger, and Ray Walle. It can be identified by its e-z wider stickers on its quarter panels.

Thank you, Mike! It was certainly an honor to be able to host the Cannonball; particularly with such enthusiastic builders who truly make the Run what it is!

We already have some great ideas! I have to admit, I'm pretty excited about the next Cannonball! My theme ideas are based around commemorating the winners of the 1975 Run: Jack May and Rick Kline in a Ferrari Dino. 1. The all-Ferrari Run: all street-legal Ferraris are eligible. 2. The all-Italian Run: all Italian street-legal cars are eligible. 3. The Mid-Engine Run: all mid-engine cars are eligible.

Thank you, Anton, for continuing the Cannonball tradition by moderating what will undoubtedly be the best Run yet!

Hello Cannonballers! With this year's winner being announced, the 2024 running of the Cannonball Run has come to a close. I want to thank everyone who participated in the build. We had a lot of great builds that seem to be getting more impressive every year! Congratulation again to our winner, Anton! As was expected, the final vote was close with the top three separated by only two votes each (8, 6, and 4). I've enjoyed moderating the Cannonball these past two years and I appreciate everyone who gave me the opportunity to do so! Thank you! However, there are several projects that I am planning on working on in the coming year, so I will not be moderating next year's Run. Yet, the Cannonball should continue as it is a great annual tradition. So, if anyone is interested in moderating, please let us know. Thank you again for a great two years! Though, I wont be moderating, I am planning on still entering next year. And, just a reminder, next year's Run will coincide with the 50th anniversary of the 1975 Cannonball Run!

Hello Cannonballers! It's a bit early, but the official winner of the Cannonball is: Congratulations, Anton, on the win!

Congratulations Anton (Mattilacken) on winning this year's Cannonball Run! You exemplified the Restomod theme with a well-thought out and well-built Porsche that looks right at home at the Portofino Inn!