Zoom Zoom Posted June 14, 2009 Share Posted June 14, 2009 Sorry, I didn't take photos all day long. I didn't get my camera out until about 8 AM this morning We had a blast as usual (good thing there weren't any open flames, with all the soda and junk food being consumed...) and 6 models were finished. One of those was a detail-intense Ferrari F430 GT that was started earlier. The rest were started (we allow primer before the race) at 9AM on Saturday when the race started on the east coast. Builders: yours truly, Ferrari 330 P4 NART; Henry Trent, Corvette C6R & Porsche 962; Wayne Webers, Alfa T33 1967 LeMans test vehicle; Mike Edwards, Ferrari F430 GT; Danny Edwards, Fisher Ferrari 512. Brian Venable DNF Ferrari 250 GT Sperimentale; Bob Cline DNF Ford GT40 (only joined us for part of Saturday). Next year I'm building "Lucybelle" 1958 Testa Rossa Models were mostly finished in order: Danny Edwards: Midnight Henry Trent: Midnight Bob Downie: 1AM Mike Edwards: Sometime between 1-5:30AM Wayne Webers: 8AM Henry Trent (model #2): 9AM/checkered flag. We allow a model to arrive in primer. Parts can be ready for paint. Fun is the most important aspect. Bright sunny weather outside helps as there's only one spray booth and 7 builders; I did all my painting outdoors, and the sun works as a good dehydrator (and we had four inside the garage running until after midnight). My work area; had wireless internet before the neighbor pulled the cord. Henry Trent working on his Porsche: Henry's C6R, Mike's F430GT, Henry's 962: Danny's yellow Ferrari, my white Ferrari, Wayne's Alfa: Wait. What's this doing here? It's not on sale until June 25th in Japan. Hmmmm... A well deserved rest after finishing first: Mike's imitation of a human burrito, after finishing/before the end of the race: All the finished models: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Rothgeb Posted June 14, 2009 Share Posted June 14, 2009 Wow! finishing a model in 24 hours is one thing, but to have them all look that nice is a true credit to the talent the six of you possess. Was the paint polished, or did you all just lay it down that smooth? There is some nice gloss coming off those cars! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chillyb1 Posted June 14, 2009 Share Posted June 14, 2009 Thanks for the report, Bob. I really like the idea and you guys always pull off some incredibly cool builds. Meanwhile, I was watching parts of the race and playing guitar. No modeling at all. Though I got myself all worked up and I'd just about kill for a reasonably priced kit of the Peugeot 908. I look forward to the Testa Rossa next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vizio93 Posted June 14, 2009 Share Posted June 14, 2009 that race is always cool. i guess those corvettes were to good for the gt2 series so the get to move up into the gt1 series or is it the other way around? anyway great job on those models, exspeicially since they were done in 24 hours. i don't know if i could have done it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick F40 Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 I was very looking forward to this. Glad to see another good turnout. Seemed like great fun. The race was awsome. Very nice models, I love all. How could you guys sleep, I pretty much stayed up all 24 hours, I would have if my internet was faster for the live streaming. Nice blanket! I like how you have the DNF's and the "Mike Edwards: Sometime between 1-5:30AM" and ummm about that 370Z? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoom Zoom Posted June 15, 2009 Author Share Posted June 15, 2009 I was very looking forward to this. Glad to see another good turnout. Seemed like great fun. The race was awsome. Very nice models, I love all. How could you guys sleep, I pretty much stayed up all 24 hours, I would have if my internet was faster for the live streaming. Nice blanket! I like how you have the DNF's and the "Mike Edwards: Sometime between 1-5:30AM" and ummm about that 370Z? We do a lot of pre-race preparation that helps, we help each other, and we try to pick easy subjects to model! The reason I have no idea when Mike finished is because he was the only one awake at that time I got up at 5:30AM and shortly thereafter he took over the sleeping duties. That 370Z... It's a few hours from being finished. I was just showing it off since it's still unobtanium. To quote Gregg "It's nice to be king" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeMc Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 Sorry, I didn't take photos all day long. I didn't get my camera out until about 8 AM REAL.......... You guys know a good time!!!!in awe as usual....GREAT JOBS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatRedmond Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 The quality is impressive! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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