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Lot's of fun ideas here! Updated list (in order of posting): -Phantomball Run -Mid-Engine Mania -Luxury Challenge -Wagons -Hot Wheels -Four-Doors -Early Pro Street -Emergency vehicles -Pick-up trucks -Moonshine runners -Musketball -Monster Garage -Music-themed -Hero vehicles

Great ideas everyone! Thus far we have: -Phantomball Run -Mid-Engine Mania -Luxury Challenge -Wagons -Hot Wheels -Four-Doors -Early Pro Street

1980 Porsche 911 Targa Carrera Outlaw After a four-month build, I’m pleased to add my 911 to the completed Cannonball builds. The goal of the car was to make an outlaw 911 that retained the refinement of a Porsche, but still held some “grit” of a purpose-built Cannonball entrant. Initially, the idea was a simple straight from the box build with modified colors. But, as the build progressed, I wanted to make a full outlaw. So, the body was simplified with the removal of bumper trim and rear bumperettes. The body itself received a non-factory muted green color (Tamiya grey-green) with metallic grey and matte black trim and accents. The interior received a two-tone black and tan color scheme to compliment the exterior. Seat belts were added with 3D-printed seat belt guides and anchors securing them. The floor was flocked with embossing powder and painted. The engine is where the greatest modifications took place. The exhaust and ITBs were designed in Fusion360 (as were all 3D-printed parts) and printed. The exhaust itself is tubular and removes the heater core for greater performance. The intake is composed of six individual throttle bodies with fuel injection. Furthermore, an oil cooler was placed in the front bumper and fully plumbed into the engine. Additionally, clutch linkage was added underneath. Printed oil tank, oil thermostat and clutch linkage were made. Ignition wires, throttle linkage, fuel lines and oil lines complete the engine. Finally, the wheels were modeled on the classic Campognolo wheels and printed to fit the kit tires. The wheels were painted matte black to balance the color scheme and help anchor the lighter body color. Specifications: Kit: Revell Porsche 911 Targa 3.2 Carrera Targa Exterior Paint: Tamiya Grey-Green, metallic grey and matte black Aftermarket: various wires and photo-etch from Detail Master and Gofer racing, Evergreen and Plastruct plastic stock, BMF decal paper 3D Print: wheels and valve stems, oil tank and thermostat, clutch linkage, ITBs and linkage, fuel filter, full exhaust, ignition coil, fuel filter, seatbelt guides and anchors Body modifications: smoothed bumpers, front bumper grille opening for front-mount oil cooler (scratch-built), stock exhaust tip location filled. Thank you for looking!

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Hello fellow Cannonballers! As this year's race nears its conclusion, this would seem to be a good time to begin suggesting possible Cannonball themes for the 2023 running. To get us started, below are my suggestions (note: all vehicles should be street legal): Phantomball run: build a vehicle from a manufacturer that might have been, but never was. Essentially, something that could have been a possible purchasable vehicle, but was never made. Perhaps it was a concept that didn't make it to production or a "what-if" type of build. Mid-Engine Mania: as the name implies, all mid-engined vehicles are eligible. This includes front-mid-engine and rear-mid-engine layouts; that is, the bulk of the engine should be either behind the front axle line or in front of the rear axle line. This idea is not limited solely to existing mid-engined vehicles. Any vehicle is eligible so long as the final mounting of the engine is midships; regardless of where the engine was originally located. Luxury Challenge: VIP from coast-to-coast. All luxury vehicles are welcome. This one is all about speed, power, and comfort. I look forward to everyone's suggestions!

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Thank you! I agree that the C7R certainly has well resolved design with the brutishness of its front mid-engine layout.

Thank you! It's understandable as IMSA races, especially the endurance ones, certainly require a real time investment; but, they are indeed exciting to watch. Next season should be exciting as well with the introduction of the new GTP class.

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I'm not sure if a different topic should be started, but I would like to add my suggestions for the 2023 Cannonball: Phantomball Run: build a street legal vehicle that might have been but never was. Luxury Car Challenge: coast-to-coast in full comfort. Any type and any year so long as they are street legal and considered luxury vehicles. Trivia: It was 50 years ago this year (2022) that a drive-away Cadillac Coupe de Ville won the Cannonball.

Being an IMSA fan, and having seen the actual C7R race, I was excited to build the model of the car. The model below represents the winner of the 2015 Le Mans. The body and aerodynamics in the kit represent the 2015 entrant, but the decals that are supplied in the kit are actually for the 2016 Daytona 24. To remedy this, a set of Indycals decals were used to fit with the correct year of car. The model itself is a good foundation for detail. However, as many know, there is (at least for some kits) fitment issues with the body to chassis that occurs mostly with the dash interfering with the windscreen. Considerable sanding and shaping of the dash were required for the body to sit properly over the wheels. Beyond the fitment issues, I sought to bring greater detail to the kit; therefore, all air intakes and vents were opened. The front grille received metal mesh and driving lights were added behind clear covers. The front fender vents were opened and louvers built in. The engine received much attention as the kit engine is nicely detailed, but many ancillary details are missing; most notably, complete cooling pipes. So the pipes were added as well as other wiring and plumbing. A steering rack was also scratch built. The interior received scratch built control boxes, air hose, and rearview screen. Again, wiring and plumbing were added. Finally, the color is Tamiya Chrome Yellow under Tamiya clear. Thank you for looking!

Thank you! The Tamiya color seems to be very close to the actual Viking Blue.

Hello Adam, Thank you for the compliments! The seat belts are from Detail Master: DM-2260 Racing Harness-Lever Type. I purchased them from Hobbylinc.

Thank you all for the kind words! It was certainly a fun car to build!

Sorry. This should have been posted in "Under Glass."

Hello all. Below is the Shelby Cobra from Revell that I completed a some time ago. Mostly box stock with the addition of wiring, plumbing and seat belts. The color is Tamiya Light Blue Pearl and Clear. Thank you for looking!

1980 Porsche 911 Targa Carrera Targa Outlaw After a four-month build, I’m pleased to add my 911 to the completed Cannonball builds. The goal of the car was to make an outlaw 911 that retained the refinement of a Porsche, but still held some “grit” of a purpose-built Cannonball entrant. Initially, the idea was a simple straight from the box build with modified colors. But, as the build progressed, I wanted to make a full outlaw. So, the body was simplified with the removal of bumper trim and rear bumperettes. The body itself received a non-factory muted green color (Tamiya grey-green) with metallic grey and matte black trim and accents. The interior received a two-tone black and tan color scheme to compliment the exterior. Seat belts were added with 3D-printed seat belt guides and anchors securing them. The engine is where the greatest modifications took place. The exhaust and ITBs were designed in Fusion360 (as were all 3D-printed parts) and printed. The exhaust itself is tubular and removes the heater core for greater performance. The intake is composed of six individual throttle bodies with fuel injection. Furthermore, an oil cooler was placed in the front bumper and fully plumbed into the engine. Additionally, clutch linkage was added underneath. Printed oil tank, oil thermostat and clutch linkage were made. Ignition wires, throttle linkage, fuel lines and oil lines complete the engine. Finally, the wheels were modeled on the classic Campognolo wheels and printed to fit the kit tires. Specs: Kit: Revell Porsche 911 Targa 3.2 Carrera Targa Exterior Paint: Tamiya Grey-Green, metallic grey and matte black Aftermarket: various wires and photo etch from Detail Master and Gofer racing, Evergreen and Plastruct plastic stock, BMF decal paper 3D Print: wheels and valve stems, oil tank and thermostat, clutch linkage, ITBs and linkage, full exhaust, ignition coil, fuel filter Thank you for looking and critiques are always welcome!

Hello fellow Cannonballers! I recently joined the forum (though, I've been a peruser for some time) after discovering it while researching for a build. I then discovered the forum's Cannonball...and being a lifelong Cannonball lover, I had to enter. So, my entry for this year is a 1980 Porsche 911 Carrera Targa Outlaw.