Would this be 50%?

[Darin Bastedo]

I have project that fits into the Revell Gearz contest, and I was wonder what you guys thought. I'm entering the "unlimited class' which Ironically is "limited" to containing 50% of the base kit. I'm using the original chassis, body (modified) suspension, interior bucket (highly modified) windows, grill bumpers, and parts of the exhaust system, out of the 1970 Mustang Boss 429. I'm using different seats, engine, hood, wheels and tires and other detail items.

[moparmagiclives]

I never gave thought to their 50% unlimited class... Good call. I wondered how they were going to rate 50% last year, is it by total kit piece #s or by how many parts you glue on it? I would say as long as each aspect of the car ( wheels and tires, body, engine, interior) all keep 50% you should be good.

[rhs856]

You know, after the first year, I thought they needed to outline the rules for this contest a little better. Saying that box stock means only using kit parts doesn't tell me if I can use BMF (I can), drill out parts like exhaust tips (I can), or change kit parts without adding anything new - like lowering suspension by sanding down the mounts (No dice). Oh, and you can't use the sprue, either - if you were wondering.

And 50% for unlimited? Is this a part count? Mass? Inquiring minds want to know!

[Jantrix]

Darin, I think you are okay as far as 50% as you described it.

[Erik Smith]

^^x2

Just the body and chassis would make up more than 50% by weight or volume.

[moparmagiclives]

- like lowering suspension by sanding down the mounts (No dice).

Really. you asked about this one?

Thats a bummer, I guess its a modification, but so is drilling the exhaust.

[rhs856]

Really. you asked about this one?

Thats a bummer, I guess its a modification, but so is drilling the exhaust.

Yeah, this is my first contest and I wanted to make sure I did it right. Rick Haas from Revell said that drilling the exhaust is "part of finishing."

[moparmagiclives]

Good to know