jeffs396 Posted January 7, 2012 Posted January 7, 2012 OK, mark your calendars! The 6th Annual 24 hour build will coincide with the running of the 50th 24 hours of Rolex at Daytona. Jan 28th & 29th, 2012. Start at noon on Jan 28th and end at noon Jan 29th. Lots of fun. If you need more info you can contact me at wildrice90@yahoo.com or on Facebook Hey Bobby, I looked on your site, didn't find any "official rules", like can parts be cut from sprues & prepped ahead of time, etc. How do you "police" the build, with camera timestamps? Very interested in doing this, but would like more info. Thanks!
Guest Posted January 7, 2012 Posted January 7, 2012 X2. I think I could do it if I'm allowed to have the mold lines sanded off in advance.
Wildrice Posted January 8, 2012 Author Posted January 8, 2012 OK. Only real rules are. Start with a new build. Allowed to glue 4 parts to body.(this allows glue to gas out) You may wash parts. Body has to be painted(Brolin Rule). Just post pics as you build. Need you guys to email me pic of build and your info(name hometown and link to Fotki or Photobucket site) so I can forward it to Gary to post on his Fotki site so everyone can see who is building and where they are at. This will be my 5th 24hr Build. Its a blast. We have a lot of fun. Get some car movies and let the fun begin. Any other questions just ask.
Wildrice Posted January 8, 2012 Author Posted January 8, 2012 I'm thinking seriously about it. Do you guys kind of stay online for 24 hours and post in-progress photos too? We post pics as we go to Fotki site. Gary lists everyone thats doing the 24hr Build on his Fotki site. That way you can check on everyone.
tim08 Posted January 9, 2012 Posted January 9, 2012 This is gonna be my build. Out the box. Thinking on using acrylics, they seem to dry quicker. No flower power stuff on it! I watched last years build, looked like allot of fun. I'm looking forward to doing this one.
Wildrice Posted January 11, 2012 Author Posted January 11, 2012 Alrighty then, I am in with a Revell McDonald's Firebirde funny car. I maybe nuts to try and build this kit in 24 hours but it should be fun. Besides I picked this kit up yesterday for $10, so nothing to loose. Of course this will be built box stock. Maybe I'll add wires to the engine. Rob Do you have a link to Fotki or Photobucket where u will be posting pics?
Wildrice Posted January 11, 2012 Author Posted January 11, 2012 A little over two weeks to go. Are you in? If so please get me your info so I can pass it on. You will have fun. If you dont want to build alone and are close to Northern WVa I have space for you to build at with us.
Rob McKee Posted January 13, 2012 Posted January 13, 2012 (edited) Here is a link to the photobucket album I have setup. http://s421.photobucket.com/upload/albums/RobMcKee_photos/?location=24+Hour+build Let me know if you need anything else. Rob Edited January 13, 2012 by Rob McKee
Rob McKee Posted January 13, 2012 Posted January 13, 2012 Sorry gentlemen, Try this link. http://photobucket.com/rmckee24hour
Wildrice Posted January 14, 2012 Author Posted January 14, 2012 Works now Rob. Will pass info on to Gary.
Rob McKee Posted January 14, 2012 Posted January 14, 2012 Works now Rob. Will pass info on to Gary. Thanks Bobby
jeffs396 Posted January 15, 2012 Posted January 15, 2012 I'm in with this kit Bobby...in fact, I bought this one from Gary at a Pittsburgh area show this past fall! Will build box stock except for lowering and different wheels/tires: http://s920.photobucket.com/albums/ad46/jeffs396/6th%20Annual%2024HR%20build%20jeffs396/
Wildrice Posted January 16, 2012 Author Posted January 16, 2012 Passed your info onto Gary. Glad to have u join.
Wildrice Posted January 19, 2012 Author Posted January 19, 2012 A little over a week to go. Still time to get in on the fun. Pick out a kit and join in. If you live close to Northern WV and want to join in I have space in my mancave. Here is a link to all that are in the 24hr Build. http://public.fotki.com/gkulchock/6th-annual-24-hour-/
Dr. Cranky Posted January 19, 2012 Posted January 19, 2012 Can't wait to get the Popcorn popped and the comfy chair to watch another great year of the 24 HOUR BUILD.
Wildrice Posted January 25, 2012 Author Posted January 25, 2012 Only a couple days away until the fun starts. Im ready to build. Are you in?
bigphoto Posted January 25, 2012 Posted January 25, 2012 Looks like our group from Grand Rapids MI are gonna sit this one out as the member whose house we build at has some health issues right now and his well being is more important to us!
Terry Sumner Posted January 28, 2012 Posted January 28, 2012 Almost time for the 24 hour build to start! I'm going to try to participate but I may have to take a break tonite to go out with my wife...that is..if she's feeling alright to go. Otherwise..I'll stay home and keep on truckin! I have chosen a kit that I built as a young teenager in the 60's...The Surf Woody! Here are all the parts laid out...waiting for noon to arrive! Hosted on Fotki And here's the Boxart. This kit can be built 3 ways...this is the way I want to build it...just like the Boxart. Hosted on Fotki A half hour to start time! This should be fun!
Terry Sumner Posted January 28, 2012 Posted January 28, 2012 Okay..it's about 1:30 and here's where I'm at so far. This is the body painted in Testors Aluminum Buffing Metalizer. It's the base coat for the Kandy paint. I used this because it dries super fast and you just buff it with a soft flannel cloth and it's ready for the kandy paint in literally minutes! Hosted on Fotki While the aluminum was drying I cut out the woodgrain decal sheet and applied it to the side panels.... Hosted on Fotki Also got the basic engine together. I'm using Zap-A-Gap green superglue with Zip Kicker for everything on this build... Hosted on Fotki And here's the body with 2 coats so far of HOK Kandy Scarlett. This stuff dries quickly too...especially in the dehydrator! Hosted on Fotki Come on you guys...where are the rest of you????
Rob McKee Posted January 28, 2012 Posted January 28, 2012 Maybe I screwed up but it now 12 noon here on the Pacific Coast.4 So I am off to the races!
Dr. Cranky Posted January 28, 2012 Posted January 28, 2012 Oh yes! The eye candy is rolling in. Thank you, can't wait to see more. Hope everyone is making great progress.
Terry Sumner Posted January 28, 2012 Posted January 28, 2012 Almost 4 hours into this 24 hour thing. Engine coming along..... Hosted on Fotki Chassis coming along too..... Hosted on Fotki Body with 5 or 6 coats of HOK Kandy Scarlett. The stuff along the mid body line that looks krinkly or like bad orange peel is actually woodgrain molded into that trim line. Will have to paint that later... Hosted on Fotki The flash has washed it out a little...it's actually darker...more like the previous pic.... Hosted on Fotki
Rob McKee Posted January 28, 2012 Posted January 28, 2012 Just an hour into the build I have sanded an primered the body with Tamiya white primer. I have now completed to coats of white paint to the body. Now is time to let it dry and work on the rest. I have also painted the chassis graphite using krylon quick drying paint. Some of the chrome parts are now sitting in a bath of bleach to remove the chrom. I will paint those a chrome silver once they dry. The engine halves are together and painted aluminum. Phew, this is like a horse race here.
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