2023 Cannonball Run-What-You-Brung Build Thread

[Koellefornia Kid]

I modified the Galaxie's interior tub to fit the Nascar chassis plate.

Then I robbed the seats of a 90s Mustang glue bomb:

[Koellefornia Kid]

öfter a little bit of sanding here and there I did a quick mock up and if everything goes well this  might be the final ride hight:

But the rear part of the chassis doesn't fit quite well:

So I cut the rear section off, removed some material and reattached it with a little angle:

[disconovaman]

I've been in a slump lately but I'm ready to declare my entry and get in on the fun that I've been sideline watching all you awesome builders have. ?

I'll be building my favorite kit of all time the Classic Revell 69 Camaro. I've made my selection based on two reasons...

#1. I can build this kit rather quickly as I'm late to the party. And because it's my favorite kit, I've built it many times over and over agian I can practically build the car with my eyes closed. 

#2. I really needed an excuse to reboot my tips and tricks tread to share some more of my build secrets on improving this particular kit. ?

So I'm officially on the board with my 2023 CBR RWYB... the chase is on!! 

Edited August 17, 2023 by disconovaman
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[White Rabbit]

2 hours ago, disconovaman said:

I've been in a slump lately but I'm ready to declare my entry and get in on the fun that I've been sideline watching all you awesome builders have. ?

I'll be building my favorite kit of all time the Classic Revell 69 Camaro. I've made my selection based on two reasons...

#1. I can build this kit rather quickly as I'm late to the party. And because it's my favorite kit, I've built it many times over and over agian I can practically build the car with my eyes closed. 

#2. I really needed an excuse to reboot my tips and tricks tread to share some more of my build secrets on improving this particular kit. ?

So I'm officially on the board with my 2023 CBR RWYB... the chase is on!! 

It's great to have you join this year's Cannonball! 

Nice choice for the build!

[White Rabbit]

Updated List

If you've been thinking of entering, there are still about four months left; so you definitely have time to build!

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. '61 Ford Falcon (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)

12. '71 Plymouth GTX (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)

[Koellefornia Kid]

Added some width and length to the trunk section of the nascar chassis to fit the Galaxie body by using sheet styrene

I wasn't able to find any hinge parts for the trunk lid in the kit box (second hand bargain, maybe the former owner wanted to open the trunk of another kit?) so I'll be using scratch build hinges

[Pat Minarick]

Window frame isn't strong enough for gullwing doors. Suicide will have to do.

[slusher]

7 hours ago, Koellefornia Kid said:

Added some width and length to the trunk section of the nascar chassis to fit the Galaxie body by using sheet styrene

I wasn't able to find any hinge parts for the trunk lid in the kit box (second hand bargain, maybe the former owner wanted to open the trunk of another kit?) so I'll be using scratch build hinges

Nice work so far friend!

[disconovaman]

Great progress taking place in here guys! I have begun to build my chassis on the Camaro. I married the 69 Camaro chassis with the 66 Chevy II Amt Pro-street. Kinda simple but a huge difference and added tub space for big wheels. Moving on!

[landman]

It is done. Powerful yet subtle. the machnist even found a 1951 license plate with a veiled reference to the engine.

A final once over.

Ready for the final photo shoot in the old warehouse.

 

[Beans]

1 hour ago, landman said:

It is done. Powerful yet subtle. the machnist even found a 1951 license plate with a veiled reference to the engine.

 

Looks great!!  Especially love the whole shop set up.  Awesome details and great photos.

[disconovaman]

I wouldn't call it pointless piddling but I'm in progress with the Camaro.... sorting out my choice for drive train and gettin the chassis ready for the wheels and tires. Slow going but I'm picking up speed. This weekend I'm gonna move quickly so I can get this heap ready for qualifying. Lots of work lay ahead.

I'm eager to get to the starting line!  I'm leaning towards a mild Pro-touring style build with subtle colors. I'll make important improvements for comfort and reliability also.

The engine is from the 06 Concept Camaro. The 6.0 liter LS2 Y Block is all aluminum for light weight with 400 HP. The AFM (active fuel management) system provides 30 mpg at high speeds, claims made by the concept design team. ? anywho stay tuned... ?

[White Rabbit]

Updated List

Great updates, everyone!

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. '61 Ford Falcon (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)

12. '71 Plymouth GTX (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)

[Koellefornia Kid]

to some paint on the Galaxie. White first:

taped a stripe and did some red:

more tape and Gun Metal:

and with the tape removed:

not 100% straight ? but well... Clear and chrome is up next.

Edited August 12, 2023 by Koellefornia Kid

[slusher]

1 hour ago, Koellefornia Kid said:

to some paint on the Galaxie. White first:

taped a stripe and did some red:

more tape and Gun Metal:

and with the tape removed:

not 100% straight ? but well... Clear and chrome is up next.

Love how your Ford is looking…

[Keef]

Think I’ve got the stance and wheel/tire where I want it. Now onto the next step.

[slusher]

On 8/12/2023 at 3:11 PM, Keef said:

Think I’ve got the stance and wheel/tire where I want it. Now onto the next step.

Great stance. Is this the Fast andFurious version?

[disconovaman]

Present state of condition...? I'm trying to stay focused, currently searching for the custom back seat that matches the front buckets I want to use on the build. They're somewhere around here. 

I built these wheels using the pancake disc-brake rallys from the Revell 67 Chevelle and rings from the 84 GMC 4X4. I'm thinking about painting the car to match the box but with pearl white stripes and 20 inch retro style aluminum Rally wheels and low profile tires.

I know that seat is here... now where did I see that darn thing?

[Koellefornia Kid]

Cleared and BMF'd the Galaxie body:

Engine is assembled wired and topped with a scratch built air cleaner:

Also finished the interior:

[disconovaman]

Can dig it! That Galaxie is Sweet!

Oh! Ho! O... looky what I found! That back seat eluded me for the last time... ?

I created a 3D dash pad, kinda my contribution to improving the Revell Camaro. it's already a great kit but I've come up with ways to make it my version.Got some pearl coat on the stripes too.

Bit by bit I'm making progress but I'm working on three at the moment... that's kinda my style and I've been gettin up working on models before heading to work... That's all for now 

 

 

Edited August 17, 2023 by disconovaman
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[Keef]

On 8/16/2023 at 7:45 AM, slusher said:

Great stance. Is this the Fast andFurious version?

Yes sir it is. It will have a bit of a twist when I’m done (hopefully lol) 

[Keef]

On 8/16/2023 at 9:25 AM, disconovaman said:

 

That looks beautiful even in bare plastic! ???

[Keef]

On 8/16/2023 at 4:13 PM, Koellefornia Kid said:

Cleared and BMF'd the Galaxie body:

Engine is assembled wired and topped with a scratch built air cleaner:

Also finished the interior:

love Love LOVE that interior!!! ??

[White Rabbit]

Great updates, everyone! The builds are certainly coming along nicely!

[slusher]

On 8/16/2023 at 3:13 PM, Koellefornia Kid said:

Cleared and BMF'd the Galaxie body:

Engine is assembled wired and topped with a scratch built air cleaner:

Also finished the interior:

Great progress Fabulous work!