Jon Cole Posted September 12, 2010 Share Posted September 12, 2010 I wuz going through some old pics, found these from our 2003 Classic Plastic meet. IIRC, the MassCar club was already doing this before we ever had a contest. Build the model for the Slammer class. Set it on the ground, climb the ladder, and send the hammer south! He (or she) who has a part fly away the farthest away from the target... wins. Simple, and fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Cullinan Posted September 12, 2010 Share Posted September 12, 2010 WOW! Looks like the piece they are measuring off went 25 feet ! So I hope when you say everyone builds a model to smash that the builds are basically glue bombs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Railfreak78 Posted September 12, 2010 Share Posted September 12, 2010 Wow. I think if my club did this I'd quit the club. I'm glad you all enjoy it and it's not meant to dis you guys but that is certainly not my cup of tea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howard Cohen Posted September 12, 2010 Share Posted September 12, 2010 When I was a teen, we used to blow up models with blockbusters (very large firecrackers) and see how far the parts would fly. We determined that if we put cuts on the roof pillars, the roof could fly real far, almost across the street! And you guys thought Palmer kits were useless Oh, this photo was taken at one of our club meetings a few years ago. The hammer wielder hates tuner cars and the builder built this for the sole purpose of watching the hammer fly It was all done in fun...no real cars were injured in the process Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoparWoman Jamie Posted September 12, 2010 Share Posted September 12, 2010 Wow. I think if my club did this I'd quit the club. I'm glad you all enjoy it and it's not meant to dis you guys but that is certainly not my cup of tea. I couldn't have said it any better my self, but I would also like to add that they might need to get there heads check out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Cole Posted September 12, 2010 Author Share Posted September 12, 2010 (edited) Aw, c'mon! You don't have any glue bombs stashed away? No too-far gone old builds? Most models entered were built specifically for this category... which, btw, fwiw, offers a 1st thru 3dr place trophy. BTW, monster trucks... those tire/wheels will really fly away! Edited September 12, 2010 by Jon Cole Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoparWoman Jamie Posted September 12, 2010 Share Posted September 12, 2010 Aw, c'mon! You don't have any glue bombs stashed away? No too-far gone old builds? Most models entered were built specifically for this category... which, btw, fwiw, offers a 1st thru 3dr place trophy. BTW, monster trucks... those tire/wheels will really fly away! Come to think about it, I don't think I do have any glue bombs stash away.. if I do have any then I sure as heck don't know about them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Railfreak78 Posted September 13, 2010 Share Posted September 13, 2010 I think glue bombs are made for restoration. I went through 96 cars to decide which one was going to be my Demo Derby car. Every car I looked at that most would toss in the garbage or smash with a hammer, I figured out an outline idea for a project. I guess its just me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Johnny Posted September 13, 2010 Share Posted September 13, 2010 (edited) Aw, c'mon! You don't have any glue bombs stashed away? No too-far gone old builds? Most models entered were built specifically for this category... which, btw, fwiw, offers a 1st thru 3dr place trophy. BTW, monster trucks... those tire/wheels will really fly away! Yes I do! But I call them future builds! I have seen that done a 1:1 car shows too! I vaguely remember even seeing it in either Hot Rodding or Super Chevy! Come to think of it that picture looks almost like one in an old issue of SA I have lurking around collecting dust! Edited September 13, 2010 by Johnny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Cole Posted September 13, 2010 Author Share Posted September 13, 2010 I'm somewhat taken aback by the total lack of amusement of this fun activity! Everyone is allowed their own opinion, of course, but we are talking plastic models here, people! Not a Rembrandt! Most of the builds entered reflect that. I never bothered to enter this category myself, but it's not because my little models are so precious that I just cannot bear to harm one! Sorry for the sarc; but if I saw a model kit collection, even a very modest collection, I would bet my bottom dollar there are at least one... umm, "less than desirable" kit in there. As for most of us here, I bet we could call our stash of kits... "more than modest". Back when many voiced concern that the hobby was dying faster than they liked, several said, and I paraphrase: "I have more models that I will ever build". Having been involved with the club, I can tell you.... when there is a trophy involved, some builders would, if it was possible to win a trophy, they would... glue each individual part of that kit to their face... fastest fool wins! And I guarantee you there would be a good turnout for this! Now that I think of it.... And yet, you wouldn't spare... one? Kit? Hmmmm.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Cullinan Posted September 13, 2010 Share Posted September 13, 2010 I'm with you Jon,anything for a laugh! Plus I have enough bombs to supply a club. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoom Zoom Posted September 13, 2010 Share Posted September 13, 2010 Can someone please drop a sledgehammer on this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Cullinan Posted September 13, 2010 Share Posted September 13, 2010 More like a wrecking ball please ! Can someone please drop a sledgehammer on this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Railfreak78 Posted September 14, 2010 Share Posted September 14, 2010 Having been involved with the club, I can tell you.... when there is a trophy involved, some builders would, if it was possible to win a trophy, they would... glue each individual part of that kit to their face... fastest fool wins! And I guarantee you there would be a good turnout for this! Now that I think of it.... ^^^ ^^^ Now the parts glueing to faces I'd pay to see Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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