Zarana-X Posted January 13, 2014 Posted January 13, 2014 I tried to redo the two tone paint, but I made a mess of it. Its sitting in "The Dip" now. I did get most of the engine done, but I lost the oil filter, may have to make one.
Jantrix Posted January 13, 2014 Posted January 13, 2014 A two-tone split-line right on the edge of those wheel flares makes masking problematic. Maybe something more like the Bobby Allison BRE Datsuns?
JTalmage Posted January 13, 2014 Posted January 13, 2014 (edited) I'm a little confused, but am interest in playing along... I read the first page but don't understand how this works... is it too late to join the game? Edit: OK, I've reread the first page... makes much more sense now... just build a car that was produced prior to '79.... that sounds easy. Is it too late to join the fun though? Edited January 13, 2014 by JTalmage
Zarana-X Posted January 13, 2014 Posted January 13, 2014 A two-tone split-line right on the edge of those wheel flares makes masking problematic. Maybe something more like the Bobby Allison BRE Datsuns? Thats what I was trying to do. I should've stripped the paint in the first place, but I primered over the blue, then hit it with white again. After I painted the blue again, the masking tape messed up the second coat of white. Short cut turned into a long cut.
Lunajammer Posted January 13, 2014 Posted January 13, 2014 is it too late to join the game? We're 13-days into an 11-month build. We're still at the beginning so feel free to jump in with a contender Jesse. Show us your starting point then have fun.
JTalmage Posted January 13, 2014 Posted January 13, 2014 Sweet! I'll be building a '68 Dodge Charger. Dumb question though.... does it have to take all 11 months? What if I finish in 2? Sorry for the dumb questions.... new here still.
JTalmage Posted January 14, 2014 Posted January 14, 2014 (edited) So here it is... I was waiting to start this one, but I just cant wait til my '55 Chevy gasser is done... Anyway, it started life out as a Revell Dick Landy's '68 Dodge Charger. My friend got out of model building years ago and gave me everything he had. This included a LOT of poorly built cars that someone tried to build when he was out of town, broken cars, and unbuilt cars. Amongst them was the '55 Chevy that I started, and this Charger which was started and unfinished. So, to preface this, I'm a big fan of Hot Rod Magazine, and they do youtube videos called Roadkill which are freaking awesome... so, they did a video recently of them building an extremely bare bones '68 dodge charger that was built to handle anything... and here it is in all of it's awesomeness! Edited January 14, 2014 by JTalmage
Lunajammer Posted January 14, 2014 Posted January 14, 2014 Dumb question though.... does it have to take all 11 months? What if I finish in 2? You can build in 24hrs if that's your thing. The important thing though is that you submit your completed photos when they are called for after December 1st. Then they'll be voted on. If you finished your model early and showed it in all it's glory here, Under Glass, or wherever, it's still not entered for the vote if you don't show up at the "starting line" after 12/1.
Pat Minarick Posted January 14, 2014 Posted January 14, 2014 I think treaded tires and a more appropriate engine would be a good start. EDIT- Nevermind, I see the tires ARE treaded. Good work. Rob ,I just had that engine laying on my deck I've stuck in a lot of mock up's and haven't used it yet .Not sure what I will put in it yet haven't got that far ,but I was thinking about a turbo straight six .
RodneyBad Posted January 14, 2014 Posted January 14, 2014 (edited) I think I finally got something to enter the race that no one else is gonna enter. If you Can't beat them, Crush them.. Edited January 14, 2014 by RodneyBad
patami Posted January 14, 2014 Posted January 14, 2014 If the rules are that you can take a pre 79 and put in a contemporery engine an driveline. Then im in wiht my ferrari 250 scaglietti. Yes you read right a 250 bodyshell mounted over a somewhat modifed scaglietti
RodneyBad Posted January 14, 2014 Posted January 14, 2014 If the rules are that you can take a pre 79 and put in a contemporery engine an driveline. Then im in wiht my ferrari 250 scaglietti. Yes you read right a 250 bodyshell mounted over a somewhat modifed scaglietti Pre 79 body and anything goes after that. Gotta love that rule..
patami Posted January 14, 2014 Posted January 14, 2014 Pre 79 body and anything goes after that. Gotta love that rule.. Me to love that rule
Jantrix Posted January 14, 2014 Posted January 14, 2014 I think I finally got something to enter the race that no one else is gonna enter. If you Can't beat them, Crush them.. Here's a funny thing. One of the themes we discussed before Nick started this years CBP, was Cannonball Run: Canada. Your build would have been perfect for that one.
Jantrix Posted January 14, 2014 Posted January 14, 2014 Pre 79 body and anything goes after that. Gotta love that rule.. Yeah, A few years back we did a 1981 theme that also restricted the tech you could use. It became problematic for some builders and I think we turned off a few would-be participants that were'nt into all the research required. So I think Nick made the right call this year.
Lunajammer Posted January 14, 2014 Posted January 14, 2014 The Torino gets a fender treatment. I'm flaring the rear fenders using a technique I learned on this forum. Making one slice and pulling the fender out is troublesome if you don't make a vertical split because as the fender comes out the plastic doesn't really stretch, so it also bows in the body behind the pulled fender. I originally tried slicing the top of the fender but that started messing up the sail panel and was a harder area to work in.
hacked Posted January 14, 2014 Posted January 14, 2014 hi guys, this is what i'm starting with, plan is to fill it with the bits from a 90 grand sport.
Zarana-X Posted January 14, 2014 Posted January 14, 2014 I think I finally got something to enter the race that no one else is gonna enter. If you Can't beat them, Crush them.. Is that the High Roller Camaro with different wheels?
knarf Posted January 14, 2014 Posted January 14, 2014 Is that the High Roller Camaro with different wheels? also wondering this
RodneyBad Posted January 15, 2014 Posted January 15, 2014 Is that the High Roller Camaro with different wheels? Yes it is. I bought a parts kit and piecing it together. The wheels/tires are from the Monogram "Mad Mudder" Chevy Blazer.. I may just find something more streetable.. I'm aiming for shortcuts..
Jantrix Posted January 15, 2014 Posted January 15, 2014 Okay here's my obligatory starting pic. I'm going to cobble together a small block with a centrifugal supercharger. Get it low with some 17" rims and racing tires. Gonna use the twin scoop hood. Like I did with my Stude, a Cannonballer into a Carrera Panamericana racer, this will be my Cannonballer and then get full Pikes Peak racing livery afterward. I know it's not terribly exciting, I'm thinking a simple white or pale silver color. I'll start it right after the 24 hour build off in two weeks.
RodneyBad Posted January 15, 2014 Posted January 15, 2014 Stock wheel (didn't come with wheels) compared to the Mud Mudders Ground Hawgs
JTalmage Posted January 15, 2014 Posted January 15, 2014 (edited) I found the wheels I want to use for my Charger... but I'm missing more parts to this kit than I thought Missing a front wheelback, interior tub and both side interior panels, steering column, steering wheel, both front spindles, steering linkage, and rear end w/ leaf springs and extended shocks. If someone has extras, please let me know. Below, Some of the parts on the trees on top turned out to be to the Revell '67 GTX... since all these parts were mixed up in a giant box when I got them, I thought they were for the charger 2'n'1 initially, but after several parts box searches and sorting, I've turned up nothing.. theyve vanished in thin air. Along w/ a complete '67 Charger body/chassis... yet I have interior panels for it. Edited January 15, 2014 by JTalmage
SirKnight Posted January 15, 2014 Posted January 15, 2014 I want to get in on the Cannonball, my entry will be the Acadamy Jim Wolf 1975 Countach LP500s. I will post pics of the unstarted kit ASAP.
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