2023 Cannonball Run-What-You-Brung Build Thread

[Spottedlaurel]

4 hours ago, White Rabbit said:

Thus far, we have eight completed builds. There are still just over two weeks to go!

Aarghh! With this in mind I have vowed to do a little bit each day, made reasonable progress in that way and my entry is coming together. I think I'll make it....

 

Well done to those of you who have recently finished, certainly some great builds here.

[Keef]

I haven’t made a lot of progress on my 2nd entry. Don’t know if I’ll have it done in time but I am plugging away at it! 

[White Rabbit]

I just wanted to let everyone know that the official completed build thread is now open! As you complete your builds, please be sure to post them in the finished build thread as this serves as your entry to the final voting poll.

The link below will take you directly to the thread.

Finished Builds Thread

Thank you!

[White Rabbit]

Updated list also showing who has already posted in the Finished Build thread 

Build completed: 🏁

Build posted in finished thread: 🚙

Entry List

1. '56 Chevy (426 pack)

2. Chevy Chevelle (Mattilacken)⏸️

3. Porsche 918 Spyder (MeatMan)

4. '37 Ford Custom Convertible (Jantrix)

5. '16 Mercedes AMG GT (White Rabbit)🚙 🏁

6. Dodge Viper RT/10 (LL3 Model Worx)

7. '70 Plymouth Road Runner (KWT)🚙🏁

8. '66 Shelby GT350 Convertible (Fat Brian)🚙🏁

9. '68 FRC Chevy Corvette (Whosurdaddy209)

10. '66 Mercury (Sam I Am)🏁

11. '70 1/2 Camaro Z28 or '67 Streaker Vette (JerseeJerry55)

12A. '71 Plymouth GTX (Keef)🚙🏁

12B. Shelby Mustang (Keef)

13. Dodge L-xxx (vekasiini)

14. Honda Accord (Spottedlaurel)

15. Volkswagen Scirocco (Tim08)

16. Chevy Nova SS (53gmc) 🏁

17. '62 Buick Electra (Belugawrx)

18. Pontiac Firebird (Beans)

19. El Camino Camper (shoemake)

20. '53 Ford Victoria (Phildauplo)🚙🏁

21. Nissan Skyline NISMO R34 GT-R (Jhedir6)

22. '54 Corvette (kermn8r)

23. '81 Chevy Citation (Westrods)

24. Toyota Supra (JerseeJerry55)

25. Ford Ranchero (Canso65)

26. '77 Chevy Malibu (Cheyenne93)

27. '66 Volkswagen Beetle (Tim H)

28. '51 Chevy Bel Air (landman)🏁

29. '01 Corvette Coupe (SmallRed63)

30. Fox Body Mustang GT (Dominik)

31. '40 Ford Pickup (Pat Minarick)

32. '65 Ford Galaxie X (Koellefornia)🚙🏁

33. '69 Chevy Camaro (Disconovaman)

34. '70 Pontiac Firebird (bill_67)

Edited November 15, 2023 by White Rabbit

[Whosurdaddy209]

Finally finished, I’ll post the final 6 photos on the completed thread after I take some better ones, but I’m just happy to finish it after nearly 11 months😎

[Pat Minarick]

Sorry , haven't kept up on updates.  Everything in primer or ready to paint. Still haven't decided on any colors , maybe all rusty or bare metal. But it will make it to the starting line. 

[Tim08]

Done.

 

[White Rabbit]

Great job, everyone!

Updated list also showing who has already posted in the Finished Build thread 

Build completed: 🏁

Build posted in finished thread: 🚙

Entry List

1. '56 Chevy (426 pack)

2. Chevy Chevelle (Mattilacken)⏸️

3. Porsche 918 Spyder (MeatMan)

4. '37 Ford Custom Convertible (Jantrix)

5. '16 Mercedes AMG GT (White Rabbit)🚙 🏁

6. Dodge Viper RT/10 (LL3 Model Worx)

7. '70 Plymouth Road Runner (KWT)🚙🏁

8. '66 Shelby GT350 Convertible (Fat Brian)🚙🏁

9. '68 FRC Chevy Corvette (Whosurdaddy209)🚙 🏁

10. '66 Mercury (Sam I Am)🏁

11. '70 1/2 Camaro Z28 or '67 Streaker Vette (JerseeJerry55)

12A. '71 Plymouth GTX (Keef)🚙🏁

12B. Shelby Mustang (Keef)

13. Dodge L-xxx (vekasiini) 🚙🏁

14. Honda Accord (Spottedlaurel)

15. Volkswagen Scirocco (Tim08) 🚙🏁

16. Chevy Nova SS (53gmc)🚙 🏁

17. '62 Buick Electra (Belugawrx)

18. Pontiac Firebird (Beans)

19. El Camino Camper (shoemake)

20. '53 Ford Victoria (Phildauplo)🚙🏁

21. Nissan Skyline NISMO R34 GT-R (Jhedir6)

22. '54 Corvette (kermn8r)

23. '81 Chevy Citation (Westrods)

24. Toyota Supra (JerseeJerry55)

25. Ford Ranchero (Canso65)

26. '77 Chevy Malibu (Cheyenne93)

27. '66 Volkswagen Beetle (Tim H)

28. '51 Chevy Bel Air (landman)🚙🏁

29. '01 Corvette Coupe (SmallRed63)

30. Fox Body Mustang GT (Dominik)

31. '40 Ford Pickup (Pat Minarick)

32. '65 Ford Galaxie X (Koellefornia)🚙🏁

33. '69 Chevy Camaro (Disconovaman)

34. '70 Pontiac Firebird (bill_67)

Edited November 19, 2023 by White Rabbit

[disconovaman]

9 hours ago, Pat Minarick said:

update

I like the rake on this... and bare metal would be cool...or maybe rusty? If you're ready for paint that would work too 😆 anything would be Awesome heck, it even looks good in primer! 

[Spottedlaurel]

Good to seesome more making it to the line. Managed to move mine on a bit with some work in the evenings:

NSX's interior tub fitted into place on raised pieces so the dashboard height ties in with the Accord's door panels (which are glued to the body). I found that the rear portion of the Accord loadbay would fit, when suitably trimmed.

Seats need decals and then belts to liven it up a little bit. Rollcage to fathom out, engine cover to fabricate.

With all of that in place and the glass taped into the bodyshell it was time for a mock-up:

Given that it's a merger of two different kits it's actually fitting together better than some cars that came from one source. Ignore the loosely placed sunroof being wonky and the rear wheel not yet in the right place, they will be addressed. Window trims still to be painted and the panel lines need a wash.

Found some staggered tyres in an accessory set, they match the width and overall diameter of the NSX's originals very well. Now to do some trimming of the Fujimi wheels they're fitted to. Centres had a second coat of gold paint, they still need detailing (and maybe a wash?) plus the big disc brakes fitting.

Edited November 17, 2023 by Spottedlaurel

[Pat Minarick]

Playing around,think rusty bare metal is what I'm going with.

[disconovaman]

5 hours ago, Pat Minarick said:

rusty bare metal

Very convincing weathering ya got there Pat. Love your decision man, keep up the good work 

[slusher]

On 11/17/2023 at 7:12 AM, Tim08 said:

Done.

 

Looks great!

[Tim08]

Thanx slusher!  Was fun to build.

[MeatMan]

On 11/18/2023 at 11:32 AM, Pat Minarick said:

Playing around,think rusty bare metal is what I'm going with.

Very realistic Pat!

[Spottedlaurel]

More progress on the Honda, I'm managing to do something every day:

 

Largely complete on the interior. Bride decals came with the Hobby Design aftermarket seats, belt decalsfrom a Belkits Manta rally car. Real material and PE fittings would have been the ideal, but not something I have time to do at present.

Need to fabricate some form of engine cover. Rear loadbay painted-up, made use of the space to add the NOS bottle.

Might be necessary when that little bit of extra go would be useful?

Not quite there yet on the wheel fitment, and I need to get the brakes in place. Inner portions of the wheels have been trimmed and lights/indicators have since been fitted as I had some PVA out. Have made a start on the external window trim painting, that's to be finished when I have some daylight at the weekend.

Not seen is the mocked-up rollcage (hence the PVA). That was quite a fiddle, but I need it to be complete to see how well it will fit and what needs to be removed. It's from a Corolla rally car and it seems like it might might just work (or at least part of it anyway).

[Pat Minarick]

Think I'll make it.

[disconovaman]

Happy Thanksgiving guys! I'm rolling in on the backside with the Camaro. With only a few more details left... I'll see you all at the starting line!

 

[MeatMan]

Finishing up as well. I have some detail items to add but the 918 will be at the start line.

[Keef]

Made a great deal of progress on my second entry today. Will have to wait and see how it turns out.

[White Rabbit]

Great updates everyone! There is still about one week left!

[Pat Minarick]

Shouldn't be any problems making it to the starting line. Mostly some final assembly and touch ups.

[Keef]

Finished this one up today. It fought me every step of the way. Couldn’t get good pics of it outside, too late in the day. Will try to get better photos next weekend when I get home from work. I’ll be using the GTX for my entry in the contest.

[Spottedlaurel]

Looks like it's been a busy day for some of us. I didn't spend quite as much time on mine as I'd hoped, but I should be good to finish it tomorrow - I'd like to get some photos in daylight.

Full cage from Toyota Corolla rally car mocked-up.

And after some surgery.

Windows trims etc all painted, which was the job I was dreading. Just the engine bay cover to fabricate, then hopefully final assembly.

[bill_67]

Congratulations to all those who have finished their builds and to all those just about finished theirs. There are a lot great builds here going to be tough to vote for just one. Also thank you to Enzo (White Rabbit) for moderating this year's cannonball run and keeping builders engaged and updated great job. Unfortunately I will not be finishing this year build haven't made any progress since my last update hoping next year will hold more promise.