Lunajammer Posted October 11, 2019 Share Posted October 11, 2019 Looks like you accomplished exactly what you were striving for. Nice conversion, the details really came through and you especially captured the "feel." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jantrix Posted November 13, 2019 Author Share Posted November 13, 2019 I have created a Completed Builds thread. Please post your best photos of your build. Again, I apologize for my lack of attention and participation. It's been a crazy year. As I've mentioned before, I do not plan to run a 2020 CBR. I just don't have enough build time lately. If someone else wants to, you have my blessing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LouO Posted November 19, 2019 Share Posted November 19, 2019 Putting my build in the Completed Builds thread now... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jantrix Posted November 26, 2019 Author Share Posted November 26, 2019 Racers, as it sits, Dec 1 falls on a Sunday. Losing a build day after a holiday is unthinkable, so I'm going to go ahead and extend the CBR until the 2nd, a Monday. That's the deadline. If you are doing the last minute thing, which I personally have never done ?, this should help. After the deadline, lets get any completed builds over to the finished builds thread so our esteemed Lunajammer can get the poll going. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lunajammer Posted December 2, 2019 Share Posted December 2, 2019 There are still some finished builds that have not been added to the Cannonball Finished Builds thread and it's where voters will be sent to view the entries. Please don't forget to do that. It is essentially the race's starting line, we wouldn't want anyone left out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jantrix Posted December 3, 2019 Author Share Posted December 3, 2019 That's all folks. Thus ends the 2019 Cannonball Run Community Build. As Mike said, please get your completed builds onto the other thread so that the poll can start. I'll leave it to Mike's discretion how long he wants to wait. Mike has been running our poll for the last 4 or 5 runs and he does an excellent job. With so few finished builds, it should be easier than usual. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeatMan Posted December 4, 2019 Share Posted December 4, 2019 Than On 11/13/2019 at 9:50 AM, Jantrix said: I have created a Completed Builds thread. Please post your best photos of your build. Again, I apologize for my lack of attention and participation. It's been a crazy year. As I've mentioned before, I do not plan to run a 2020 CBR. I just don't have enough build time lately. If someone else wants to, you have my blessing. Thanks for doing this for so long Rob. It's been a good run (no pun intended). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jantrix Posted December 4, 2019 Author Share Posted December 4, 2019 27 minutes ago, MeatMan said: Than Thanks for doing this for so long Rob. It's been a good run (no pun intended). So are quite welcome Dennis. I have had some help over the years and some other folks have run it a couple of times, when I was busy. It's been appreciated. It has been fun. Who knows, in a few years maybe I'll have some time and some inspiration and I'll kick it off again. Odds are, its not the end of the CBR, but more of a hiatus. ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disconovaman Posted December 4, 2019 Share Posted December 4, 2019 I hope that someone will do a CBR for 2020. I'm really disappointed in myself that I couldn't get my Van entry rolling this year. I struggled with each passing month. No Excuses but I had a house for sale all year and with the Realtor showings, home repairs, and house hunting I barely had time to dedicate myself to any modeling. We finally did get settled in with the new house and the idea of me getting my model space set up to "Hailmary" a project across the finish line was just a preconceived notion that I had with my thoughts because I work best under pressure anyway. I just didn't feel like it was fair to the other Racers who have worked hard all year on their builds. So my decision to through in towel was easy in the end. With that said, as a way to make it up to myself, I would be interested in overseeing the 2020 CBR... But I have zero experience in doing so. I'm willing to learn as I go. Also I'd have to ask for tips and suggestions on a theme, polling, and presentation... I do plan on voting for my favorite finished build as always. I'll start with my idea(s) for a theme... "Movie car" CBR "Factory Phantom" CBR (any car or truck that wasn't a production vehicle Ex: GTO station wagon. SS Chevelle 4 door. Corvette truckster/Elcamino) anything that didn't exist but could've or should've. The "OG SUV" the Classic Station wagon CBR "Rear or mid engine" CBR (Factory rear/mid engine or can be converted... doesn't have to be factory)! Forgive me if any of these ideas have already been used. These are just a few I had to get the ball rolling... Thanks and just let me know if I can help out... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jantrix Posted December 4, 2019 Author Share Posted December 4, 2019 To help. Here are the themes for the last twelve runs. For those with a year, the builds were restricted to the technology of that year. 2008 (SA) - Unlimited 2009 (SA) - Unlimited 2010 (SA) - Route 66 2011 (SA) - 30th Anniversary - 1981 2012 (MCM) - American Graffiti - 1962 2013 (MCM) - Unlimited 2014 (MCM) - 1979 (honoring Brock Yates final run) 2015 (MCM) - Sleepers (our most popular run to date) 2016 (MCM) - Australia (on and off road) 2017 (MCM) - Unlimited 2018 (MCM) – Inline Engines 2019 (MCM) - Vans/Panel Trucks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disconovaman Posted December 4, 2019 Share Posted December 4, 2019 20 minutes ago, Jantrix said: Here are the themes How would we go about choosing a theme? Should I start a thread and let every one interested vote and most votes gets it or just gauge interests and see if we can get it goin? I've read other similar topics and there are some good ones but I'm thinking of something fresh since it will potentially be my first one. I'm up for the challenge... Do I have to sit out or can I build for the challenge too? I'm good with writing it all up and posting the rules and but I'll have to get help with the poll and if it's ok I'll copy and paste some of the past presentations that I love about the CBR. The familiar subject matter that would get everyone else Jazzed up for it too. I would love to see it continue and I think I could devote the time to keeping it alive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stitchdup Posted December 4, 2019 Share Posted December 4, 2019 The ford vs ferarri movie could be a good theme, but opened up to be any car that appears in the movie, not just the race cars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W-409 Posted December 4, 2019 Share Posted December 4, 2019 I hope someone will organize this CBP next year as well. I will try to participate with something if Cannonball Run is going to happen. Unfortunately, I know I'm going to be really busy during the summer which means little to none building time (and not much time to check out on these forums either)... So with that said, I don't want to run the Community Build myself as I might not be able to check in very often during the summertime. I think a theme is important, so hopefully there will be no "Unlimited" category. A good theme will inspire big number of builders to join and at least in my opinion, a good theme is helping the builders (or at least myself!) to stay motivated during the project. The first time I participated was the "American Graffiti 1962" theme and the excellent theme itself really kept me motivated to rush the model together to make it to the starting line. Same thing with the "Sleeper" theme a couple of years ago. Lots of participants, and some great models in the final voting (unfortunately I failed to finish my SBC powered Trabant that year, but it will get done some day). Anthony had some good ideas for themes. Especially the "Factory Phantom" or "Mid / Rear Engine" would be pretty cool, but any of them would do it for me actually. I'll stay tuned to see what happens - I will try to participate if there is a Cannonball Run organized. This year was unsuccesful for me as I didn't enter at all, but there was just too little time to build (and finish) anything... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disconovaman Posted December 4, 2019 Share Posted December 4, 2019 1 hour ago, stitchdup said: The ford vs ferarri movie could be a good theme, but opened up to be any car that appears in the movie, not just the race cars I'd be onboard for this theme, just for the fact there would be a variety of kits to choose from during that time period. The mid 60's and prior are alot of what make up model car subjects. I haven't seen the movie yet so that would be the first order of business. 11 minutes ago, W-409 said: Anthony had some good ideas for themes. Especially the "Factory Phantom" or "Mid / Rear Engine" would be pretty cool, but any of them would do it for me actually. Thanks, I'd be into anything we decide, really. I just want motivation this year and I can't think of anything to motivate me more than running the show, so to speak lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DPNM Posted December 4, 2019 Share Posted December 4, 2019 (edited) 8 hours ago, disconovaman said: "Movie car" CBR "Factory Phantom" CBR (any car or truck that wasn't a production vehicle Ex: GTO station wagon. SS Chevelle 4 door. Corvette truckster/Elcamino) anything that didn't exist but could've or should've. These two have my interest. Edited December 4, 2019 by DPNM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeatMan Posted December 5, 2019 Share Posted December 5, 2019 4 hours ago, stitchdup said: The ford vs ferarri movie could be a good theme, but opened up to be any car that appears in the movie, not just the race cars Good idea Stitch, but we can't do the race cars because the Cannonball Run race is for street cars. I think the "Movie Cars" allows for a wider choice of kits available. I can already see Jed and Granny trying to go coast to coast. ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Brian Posted December 5, 2019 Share Posted December 5, 2019 I've been sitting on the idea of TV and movie cars as a potential theme for the 2020 CBR for a few months myself, I was just waiting on the suggestion thread to be posted. There are a wealth of kits that could be used and almost all kinds of builds would be represented from cars and trucks to big rigs so hopefully participation would be high. I got the idea from watching a video about guys who did the real rally in an LS swapped Dodge Monaco police car dressed like the Blues Brothers. My other theme suggestion is the "2904". The traditional route of the Cannonball is 2,904 miles long. In this race your car and all of your equipment and modifications must be less than $2904. Again, this is a real variation on the race that has been run a few times. It keeps guys from buying a new Ferrari just to compete and also limits your financial loss if your car gets permanently impounded. The current single driver record holder did the race in a 95 or 96 SC400. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disconovaman Posted December 5, 2019 Share Posted December 5, 2019 In this race your car and all of your equipment and modifications must be less than $2904. I like this idea as well... But if we were to do the movie car thing could we have it to where it must look like the movie it was from but be altered under the hood? This would make you competitive enough technically to win the race. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LouO Posted December 5, 2019 Share Posted December 5, 2019 the TV and movie car idea has my interest for sure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Brian Posted December 5, 2019 Share Posted December 5, 2019 2 hours ago, disconovaman said: In this race your car and all of your equipment and modifications must be less than $2904. I like this idea as well... But if we were to do the movie car thing could we have it to where it must look like the movie it was from but be altered under the hood? This would make you competitive enough technically to win the race. Yeah, we could tweak the rules for TV and movie cars to allow performance mods as long as they aren't obvious. This way you could do a Beverly Hillbillies truck with a turbo 2jz if it fits under the stock hood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disconovaman Posted December 5, 2019 Share Posted December 5, 2019 1 hour ago, Fat Brian said: Beverly Hillbillies truck with a turbo 2jz if it fits under the stock hood. That would be Awesome! I'm into the "Movie Cars" theme and if we all can agree, I'll get started on presentation so we can start picking our projects. One thing I would ask in the rules is that if a Racer declares a specific Movie subject, please don't choose the same one... (First come first serve) For example: the "Bandit Trans Am" one entry per race please. There are enough movie cars that we can all pick a different one. This will make it easier for voting at the end and be fair to the the participants. It will also be like each individual movie car showed up for the race... Starsky's Torino, Bo's Charger, Mavrick's Firebird or The Fall guys GMC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Minarick Posted December 5, 2019 Share Posted December 5, 2019 To be honest I just couldn't get into the van theme , I tried but just couldn't get myself motivated to build one. The movie car or phantom theme sounds really good to me . I have several ideas for both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stitchdup Posted December 5, 2019 Share Posted December 5, 2019 Here's a useful site if movie cars is the theme, I think it has pretty much all of them imdcb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89AKurt Posted December 5, 2019 Share Posted December 5, 2019 Funny I read this topic earlier today, then I just saw this article: R&T: These Guys Just Drove an E63 AMG Across America in a Record 27 Hours 25 Minutes Gumball Rally is one of my favorite movies.... just sayin'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeatMan Posted December 5, 2019 Share Posted December 5, 2019 19 hours ago, disconovaman said: How would we go about choosing a theme? Should I start a thread and let every one interested vote and most votes gets it or just gauge interests and see if we can get it goin? I've read other similar topics and there are some good ones but I'm thinking of something fresh since it will potentially be my first one. I'm up for the challenge... Do I have to sit out or can I build for the challenge too? I'm good with writing it all up and posting the rules and but I'll have to get help with the poll and if it's ok I'll copy and paste some of the past presentations that I love about the CBR. The familiar subject matter that would get everyone else Jazzed up for it too. I would love to see it continue and I think I could devote the time to keeping it alive. I'll back you if you need it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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