Class of 2020

[spencer1984]

Tried some new things this year, both in subject matter and technique. All are 1/24-1/25 scale.

ICM Renault Type AG; 7th Heaven

MDF painted with Black 3.0 (made as an excuse to try this paint); 2001: A Space Odyssey

Revell Batmobile; Batman & Robin

Gunze-Sangyo (as Mr. Hobby) Fiat 500; Lupin III: The Castle of Cagliostro

Revell '49 Mercury; Cobra

Micro Mania Gort; The Day the Earth Stood Still

Hasegawa Jeep Willys MB; The Dirty Dozen

Missing Link Resin '73 Chevelle; Drive

Black Veil Models Pria; Edge of Tomorrow Sgt Rita Vrataski

PMI Ltd Fortnite stamper; Red-Nosed Raider

Kotobukiya/Hasegawa collaboration; Frame Arms Girls Gourai & Mechatro WeGo

Tamiya BMW Z3; Goldeneye

AMT Cobra 289; Honey West

Revell '58 Corvette; Hot Rods to Hell (built for Cannonball 2020 thread here)

Motormax '11 Charger Pursuit; iZombie

Funrise G.I. Joe Firepower Combat Tank; Land of Confusion

Motormax '07 Crown Victoria; You're Under Arrest: No Mercy!

Revell Hunter's Humvee Snagger; The Lost World: Jurassic Park

AMT '64 Galaxie; Men in Black 3

LS Armor-Bike Mospeada; Genesis Climber Mospeada/Robotech

Maisto Lamborghini SE; Transformers: Robots in Disguise

Testors (Lincoln Mint) '69 GTO; Sex Drive

3D printed/scratch built; Spiral Zone

Hasegawa Mitsubishi Colt Galant GTO-MR; Tekkonkinkreet

Revell Custom Chevy Pickup; The Terminator

[AMT68]

Well those are all interesting and beautifully done models. Now.... I suppose that Missing Link '73 Chevelle isn't currently available but that would be something of a crown jewel in my collection. 

[donb]

Huge variety. All looking nice. The BMW and the Cobra though......

[Craig]

Awesome and inspiring! ????

[Phildaupho]

Incredibly varied and interesting collection of models. My fav is the Cobra with the narrow white walls

[spencer1984]

Thanks, guys!

1 hour ago, AMT68 said:

I suppose that Missing Link '73 Chevelle isn't currently available but that would be something of a crown jewel in my collection. 

I'm not sure if Kevin is still taking requests for them or not. He was selling them through e-mail, with names going on a waiting list and him contacting buyers as their place in line came up. Mine became available in late September, after joining the list in September 2018.

[bbowser]

Great group, I really like that Renault!

[PappyD340]

Super nice group of models!

[89AKurt]

You've been busy!  Great variety, all a movie theme is interesting.  I like 2001 Space Odyssey, wood be a good slump buster.

[charlie8575]

That Renault is 1/24? I'll definitely have to grab one. ICM's Model Ts are beautiful.

Charlie Larkin

[spencer1984]

Thanks!

2 hours ago, charlie8575 said:

That Renault is 1/24? I'll definitely have to grab one. ICM's Model Ts are beautiful.

It is, and they are. I added the windshield and solid roof, but otherwise it's built straight out of the box. No problems with flash, fit, parting seams, etc. I'm still trying to talk myself into getting their Benz Patent-Motorwagen, and this got me that much more convinced.

[charlie8575]

2 hours ago, spencer1984 said:

Thanks!

It is, and they are. I added the windshield and solid roof, but otherwise it's built straight out of the box. No problems with flash, fit, parting seams, etc. I'm still trying to talk myself into getting their Benz Patent-Motorwagen, and this got me that much more convinced.

I have to start building my Ts, but I was absolutely floored at the quality of the moulding. When I was working in a hobby shop, the military guys LOVED ICM kits. Uniform excellence.

I wish they'd start doing those 1/35 Packards in 1/24 (or even better, 1/25). I'd buy one of those without a second thought.

I'd also like to see them start doing more cars, period.

Charlie Larkin

[slusher]

Fantastic looking models for the year!

[David G.]

Wow, such a variety and all of them very well done.

To my eye, the one that truly stands out from the rest is the Fiat 500. You did a great job with the weathering and damage.

David G.

[spencer1984]

Thanks, guys!

On 1/3/2021 at 2:22 AM, charlie8575 said:

I wish they'd start doing those 1/35 Packards in 1/24 (or even better, 1/25). I'd buy one of those without a second thought.

I'd also like to see them start doing more cars, period.

Seconded! They have some great subjects, I'd love to see more of them in the bigger scale.

Edited January 4, 2021 by spencer1984

[Mattilacken]

Cool builds! I am a sucker for that Chevelle! Need to get my TA inspired Chevelle done.

[alan barton]

I love to see dedicated collections no matter what the theme is.  This really is an amazing body of work for one year's production They are all sharp as, but the little white Cobra is soooo purdy!

Cheers

Alan

[BeakDoc]

 Nice assortment of builds. 

[kruleworld]

Some very nice builds as usual. good to see you've kept to your movie builds.

[spencer1984]

Thanks, guys!

13 hours ago, kruleworld said:

Some very nice builds as usual. good to see you've kept to your movie builds.

Heck, I can't quit now - not until the stash is whittled down!

[doorsovdoon]

Lots of different and interesting builds there! My favourite has to be the Fiat from Lupin III, and the Galaxie from MIB3.

[spencer1984]

Thanks! The Fiat was quite a learning experience.

[Stef]

Dude, this is an impressive and expansive array of pop culture builds. You are the IMCDB of modellers.

Particularly loving the Galaxie, and Cobra, with its whitewalls and deeeeeeep wires.

I've heard good things about that black 3.0 stuff; it barely registers any light at all.

[Tom Geiger]

What a crazy grouping! I can see you never get bored!

I like the Chevelle and Fiat!

[spencer1984]

Thanks guys!

On 1/14/2021 at 1:10 AM, Stef said:

I've heard good things about that black 3.0 stuff; it barely registers any light at all.

The video tutorials that are available were very helpful, if only to find out how this stuff likes to be prepped for different surfaces. I've got about four thin coats on this, and while I like it I may add a couple more - it does seem to get blacker with each successive coat.