slantasaurus

You do have to consider that this IS Nissan we're talking about. Look across the rest of their offerings, the Cube (did they tell the stylests that curves were a bad thing ???), the Juke (makes the Aztek owners feel better)......just looked at Nissan's website so I could remember what else they are making right now. The rest of the line up isn't the best looking but doesn't come close to those 3...........Then I noticed something, the regular roofed, 4 dr Murano has a starting price of $29290...the Murano Cross Cabriolet starts at $44540 !!!!! http://www.nissanusa.com/buildyournissan/modelLine/index

Since several of you already know this is coming I thought I'd start the thread now. I'm going to wait until Jan 1st to unvail the rules though. First I'd like to thank Jantrix who has moderated the Cannonball Runs on the other forum for the past few years, he has done a wonderfull job and I can only hope to make this years as much fun as his have been. It is with his blessing that I have taken over moderating and moving this years Cannonball to this site as we still have a "Poll" feature and that will be very important as for the first time ever there will be actuall prizes for the top 3 vote getters (excluding myself if I should place). I'm still finalizing a few detalis as I was thinking of a Feb 1st start but I think I will move that up to Jan 1st when I post the rules. Some of you from the other forum may know what I have in mind already, but lets not post any hints just yet. Entry List: Slantasaurus : 1962 Dodge Dart 440 Convertible Jantrix : 1949 Ford Coupe Lunajammer : 1960 Corvette AndyC : 1955 Chevy gasser BKcustoms : 1962 Chevy Impala patami : 1958 AC Ace Bristol W-409 : 1957 Chrysler 300 C A.R.C : 1957 Ford Fairlane mopar01lee : 1956 Chevy Nomad gasser Swifster : 1962 Porsche 356B Carrera Cabriolet Erik Smith : 1948 Ford Coupe 08Seal : 1950 Ford F-1 pick up Corvair Jim : 1960 Plymouth Fury Sport Suburban hvymtl : 1962 Pontiac Catilina 421 SD Nick Winter : 1949 Mercury (AMT kit) Zenrat : 1960 Chevy pick up jonno356SC : Porsche 356A 1500 Carrera Speedster Wagoneer81 : 1956 Ford Sedan Delivery ChevyCoupe41 : 1962 Ford Thunderbird rv1963 : 1957 Chevy 150 Black Widow MLM Design : 1955 Corvette vwdave92 : 1949 Mercury (Revell kit)

The better question is WHY did this happen.....

I should say something about the Cannonball Run CBP before you guys get too many ideas. I will be starting a seperate post for it in another day or 2, but the "rules" will be a little stricter than whan Nick has going on here so some of your ideas aren't going to work for it. An Audi isn't going to work unless you can find a really old Audi kit. You'll see what I have in mind soon enough and I think you will like the idea that I have for it.......Now back to your regularly scheduled Rally....

I just used Testors One Coat Bronze on another build I just finished.....be careful, I might try to take this one home "by mistake" thinking its my Capri......lol

Yeah, just go to the US Nats for the Hemi Shootout to see some real wheelstanding with no power adders. Look ma....no scattered T-flight !!!!

Never say never......... I took these pics at the Naperville, IL Mopar show in 2008. If I remember right it started life as a Coronet 500 and was reskinned. I haven't seen the car since, who know where it is today.

Cut it up and build a Bonniville streamliner......lol

Chrysler actually issued a technical bulliten to all of their factory racers telling them they could lose factory support if they didn't stop the practice of "Neutral drop" launches. Double D is right about the sprag failure too, that is why you can now get a bolt in sprag conversion to replace the factory press fit sprag. the Torqueflight transmission is a tough piece, imagine what the damage would be like if it were a Powerglide, C4, or Turbo 350.

Have you tried Penske's website, there should be some good pics there too I would think.

Hello Gumball Rallyers, just in case you didn't know I have taken over moderating the Cannonball Run CBP from Jantrix and I was planning on moving it from SA over here to MCM for 2012. I didn't realize that Nick had started the Gumball and he didn't know I was moving the Cannonball here but I PM'ed him yesterday and I think we agreed that there is room for both here on the forum. I will be posting information on the 2012 Cannonball Run after the 1st of the year, it will be a little stricter in the year and equiptment requirements so that will keep things different. Anyone involved in the Gumball is more than welcome to also join the Cannonball, I'm considering an entry in the Gumball myself (kinda thinking Chevy Monza...but still unsure of that). Stay tuned for Cannonball info and good luck to all the Gumball entrys.

I'm really liking this one Frank, you might just get me to pull my Testors/Italeri version off the shelf. Maybe we can both bring them to the club meeting and show them together.

I would much rather see the 1927 Model T / XR-6 double kit reissued. If I remember right there are parts of the Ala Kart tooling that is missing/damaged, that is why they did an all new tool, which has a few issues but is worth it just for the wheels and tires. http://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-AMT-XR6-ROADSTER-1927-T-FORD-PLASTIC-MODEL-/280768849631?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item415f20a6df

Lookin good Mark, I was gonna ask you about the shark fin but you caught it. Can't wait to see Bad Brads car done.

It depends on what you want. If you want a stock street Charger, it falls a little short. The chassis is Nascar based on the Petty kit and is the same as the DoH kit that is out now. As a street machine, its not bad, the interior (at least in the last issue which I have) is closer to stock than the DoH kit. There is a stock dash, rear seat, and buckets. There is lots of room for adding extra detailing. The Hemi engine is pretty good, the front wheelwells are flaired out and not stock. Overall it builds up easy, can be mde really nice if you are willing to accept its shortcomings.

I just finished this swap last week, Boss 302 into a 75 Ford Capri, the engine compartment is very narrow on this kit.

Really, I hadn't noticed..... http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=50663

I can't believe that nobody has posted anything on the news story that has a huge impact on the hobby. Doesn't anybody know ??? http://www.actionfigureinsider.com/main/round-2-llc-acquires-iconic-model-kit-brands

Another source are the AMT 33 Ford sedan and coupe street rods. The sedans are hard to find now but the coupe can still be found easily.

I'll give ya $3 for it right now.......

2023 ??!!!?? I would have thought we would all have 3-D printers by then.

A little sanding and another coat you should be able to fix that......Don't quit now!!!

Yeah, do you think in 40 years anyone will feel that way about a Volt ???

I pitty the fool who wants to see the A Team van reissued......