slantasaurus Posted January 9, 2012 Posted January 9, 2012 OK guys, count me in. Even though I'm running the Cannonball Run I figured I could build something else at the same time for the Gumball Rally. I've had the idea for this build for a long time and this is the perfect place for it. Here is my Dodge Shelby Charger, I thought it was an 85 but when I pulled it out I have 84 written on the box. I'll be combinding parts from 2 kits. Plans call for use of the 2.2L engine, though I will probably add a larger turbo and an intercooler.....and maybe a few surprises.
patami Posted January 9, 2012 Posted January 9, 2012 Nice build guys. Still waitng for my Karmann to show up. If it don t do that soon i have to resort to my plan B and dig out the Ferarri 250 swb that gonna have the 612 scaglietti engine. A potent drive allso.
Tony T Posted January 10, 2012 Posted January 10, 2012 I think I'll use the 77 Mustang II kit for this build.
Nick Winter Posted January 11, 2012 Author Posted January 11, 2012 Got you added to the list Tony, sorry for the dealy. Ron, should be interesting to see what you do. Nick
wagonmaster Posted January 12, 2012 Posted January 12, 2012 Let me see what I can find in my array of kits. " we could always do a black Trans Am. nah, been done before" JJ Mcclur Tim
patami Posted January 12, 2012 Posted January 12, 2012 Let me see what I can find in my array of kits. " we could always do a black Trans Am. nah, been done before" JJ Mcclur Tim Well how about an ambulance or a military staff car? But don t in that case forget to include HIM in the build
Nick Winter Posted January 12, 2012 Author Posted January 12, 2012 Let me see what I can find in my array of kits. " we could always do a black Trans Am. nah, been done before" JJ Mcclur Tim Tim, that was my thought when I looked at my kit, that's when I deceided Red would be good
patami Posted January 13, 2012 Posted January 13, 2012 That s it im thru waiting for the fricking Karmann to come from Hong kong. I change my entry and start buildin a 1965 mustang whit 06 tech. If this is ok whit you Nick?
W-409 Posted January 13, 2012 Posted January 13, 2012 (edited) Ok I painted the Camaro engine block gloss red. Next needs to paint some other parts, and look if TunnerRam manifold fits with this engine. I did some bodywork too, and hopefully I can primer this thing soon. Looks like the engine needs another coat of paint, though. Edited January 13, 2012 by W-409
Nick Winter Posted January 13, 2012 Author Posted January 13, 2012 Nice work so far guys, hopeing I have time this weekend to get my bird in red. Nick
slantasaurus Posted January 14, 2012 Posted January 14, 2012 Let me give you guys an idea of where this Shelby Charger is going.....I cut up the chassis of the kit years ago, I also started scratchbuilding a new frame for it. I think what I'm gonna do now is something halfway inbetween the two. In the first pic you can see the cut up chassis' front subframe and the old scratchbuilt frame. In this pic I placed a stock chassis from a different kit just for compairison. What could he have in mind ????
Tony T Posted January 16, 2012 Posted January 16, 2012 It's a start! 77 Mustang II The wheels and tires pictured aren't in the kit! Oh, well...
Nick Winter Posted January 16, 2012 Author Posted January 16, 2012 If you don't mine me asking Tony, what wheels/ Tires are in the kit? been wanting the same kit for a while, but have been hesitant buying it. Nick
wagonmaster Posted January 16, 2012 Posted January 16, 2012 (edited) Here is my entry, It may look familur but I have cleared it with Nick. 69 AMT GTX Tim Edited January 16, 2012 by wagonmaster
Mr. Moparman Posted January 17, 2012 Posted January 17, 2012 I started work on the Charger today, this is my first 1/16 scale build so bare with me, This build will be in the Big Boys section too as well as in Nick Winters Gumball Rally and featured in a slew of video updates on YouTube. My paint color of choice will be Burnished Red mixed by my Mopar Dealer and sprayed thru my airbrush. Today, I managed to get the engine block halves glued
Tony T Posted January 17, 2012 Posted January 17, 2012 If you don't mine me asking Tony, what wheels/ Tires are in the kit? been wanting the same kit for a while, but have been hesitant buying it. Nick I'll get a picture next time I get to the bench with the camera...holllow tires that are wider than on the box art and 8 spoke wheels.
Evil Appetite Posted January 18, 2012 Posted January 18, 2012 (edited) and dont forget.. whatsa behind you..is not important! or something like that..havnet seen it since the 80's I may join this! Edited January 18, 2012 by Evil Appetite
W-409 Posted January 18, 2012 Posted January 18, 2012 (edited) and dont forget.. whatsa behind you..is not important! First Rule of Italian Driving: What's happening behind you is not important! That's the way, I remember it. When looking, how some of the Italians drive, that seems to be true. Edited January 18, 2012 by W-409
CorvairJim Posted January 18, 2012 Posted January 18, 2012 What the heck. I have until the end of the year, right? I hope to have a new air conditioner in my attic/workroom by spring so I can work through the summer this year instead of putting my models on hold for about half the year, so I'm going to commit to this thing with a mid-engined, V-8 powered Corvair coupe. Count me in and EAT MY DUST!
Tony T Posted January 19, 2012 Posted January 19, 2012 Nick-These are the wheels and tires in the 77 Mustang II kit.
Nick Winter Posted January 19, 2012 Author Posted January 19, 2012 Jim, added you to the list. Tony, those are very minilite esque, 5 lugs too, weird choice for them to put in that kit, I appreciate you taking the time to take that photo for me. Nick
Dingo5162 Posted January 19, 2012 Posted January 19, 2012 (edited) My entry: '69 Ford Falcon XT GT (yep an Aussie car so watch out boys) Although power should be a 302 it will get a 351 mustang motor along with the Mustang floor pan and part interior the rest is all Aussie. Dingo5162 (not to be confused with Dingo although I am the same person) Edited January 19, 2012 by Dingo5162
wgflatliner Posted January 19, 2012 Posted January 19, 2012 With the recent completion of my Hudson Hornet I have started my build for this. It is an mpc kit. It's pretty nice and has two motor options, even though the instructions only have a call out for one. The other one looks like it would go into the 68 dodge dart. And where I am starting... And my super strength super hero holding the motor as it dries. I am planning on box stock with this kit.
Nick Winter Posted January 19, 2012 Author Posted January 19, 2012 Mark if I remember correctly the reason why that kit has 2 engines is because it's actually two kits combined, AMT '68 Roadrunner tooling for the floor pan, suspension and engine. MPC '70 Corronet for the rest. if I remember correctly. Nick
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