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Cars (and Trucks) 2024
Posted by 68GT on Saturday, January 13, 2024 12:07 PM

I havnt seen a general auto buld in a while and the GBs are getting a bit thin.  I also have a bunch of cars I need to get started on.

These are the only rules,

  1. Must be a car or truck.
  2. You have till the end of 2024 to complete something.
  3. Can be stock, modified or imaginary.

I'm not sure how much time I'll be able commit to this but I'll try.

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Posted by 68GT on Saturday, January 13, 2024 12:08 PM

Build list:

68Gt - 1/25 Revell 1999 Ford Lightning.

bobbaily - TBD

Seven - TBD

jeaton01 - TBD

SteveCB - AMT 1937 Chevy coupe

Glamdring - Rye Field's 1/35 Joint Light Tactical Vehicle

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Posted by 68GT on Saturday, January 13, 2024 12:09 PM

I'm going to be starting with this Revell 1999 Ford Lightning.

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Posted by bobbaily on Saturday, January 13, 2024 3:49 PM

Ed-looks interesting.  One question (for now...)-are cross overs allowed?  I've got a couple of Japanese autos that I'm thinking of using for the Japanese GB.

If not, no problem-I have plenty of autos that will fit the bill.

Thanks

Bob

Bob

 

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Posted by 68GT on Saturday, January 13, 2024 5:51 PM

"One question (for now...)-are cross overs allowed?"

YES!

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Posted by Seven on Saturday, January 13, 2024 7:05 PM

Please sign me up, Ed! Its been a while since I've finished a road car. Probably go with this one

 

Jim

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Posted by jeaton01 on Saturday, January 13, 2024 11:45 PM

I'll be in with a Kenworth or Peterbilt.

Jim, I'm in Woodland,near you.

John

John

To see build logs for my models:  http://goldeneramodel.com/mymodels/mymodels.html

 

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Posted by cbaltrin on Sunday, January 14, 2024 12:29 PM

Definitely want to build another auto this year. Just about to finish up my MPC 1970 Super Bee and I may want to build a second in close succession before I forget all the things that needs fixed with the kit or that I could improve upon. Also have a Monogram 1/48 71 Plymouth GTX I want to get built.  GTX seems like an easier build though, so I guess just put me down with the Plymouth for now.

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Posted by Seven on Sunday, January 14, 2024 10:18 PM

John, we are practically neighbors! I do a lot of HVAC work in Woodland...Engstrom Properties, Palm Gardens senior home, Hotel Woodland to name a few. Lovely city. Visited your website, impressive models & website!

Jim

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Posted by 68GT on Tuesday, January 16, 2024 6:09 PM

And so it begins!

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Posted by SteveCB on Tuesday, January 16, 2024 9:10 PM

Does it have to be a new build, or can it be started?

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Posted by jeaton01 on Tuesday, January 16, 2024 10:39 PM

We'll have to get together some time, Jim.  Let me know when you are in town.

John

To see build logs for my models:  http://goldeneramodel.com/mymodels/mymodels.html

 

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Posted by Seven on Wednesday, January 17, 2024 8:37 AM

Got a color scheme picked out Ed? Good to see this underway!

 

jeaton01

We'll have to get together some time, Jim.  Let me know when you are in town.

 

Sounds good John, will do!

Jim

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Posted by 68GT on Wednesday, January 17, 2024 9:59 AM

SteveCB

Does it have to be a new build, or can it be started?

New builds are always better, but if you have something in the works let's see it.  I only have a few rules to get some people building in here and be no pressure. 

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Posted by 68GT on Wednesday, January 17, 2024 10:19 AM

Seven

Got a color scheme picked out Ed?

I've always liked True Blue but I'm not getting a blue to turn out the way I want it.  Dark Shadow Gray is also a possibility since Gravity Colors has Magnetic and Liquid Gray.

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Posted by Glamdring on Monday, January 22, 2024 7:00 PM

Ed, is this civilian vehicles only, or are military trucks or cars allowed?

I have both in the stash of couse, but was planning on a gun truck and one of ICM's WW1  Model T kits later in the year.

Robert 

"I can't get ahead no matter how hard I try, I'm gettin' really good at barely gettin' by"

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Posted by 68GT on Monday, January 22, 2024 8:15 PM

Both and since it's a truck your in!

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Posted by SteveCB on Tuesday, January 23, 2024 10:55 PM

I'll jump in.  A 1937 Chevy coupe, by AMT, about one third done.

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Posted by 68GT on Wednesday, January 24, 2024 6:25 PM

Sounds good Steve!

When anyone else narrows their build down I'll add you to the roster.

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Posted by Seven on Sunday, January 28, 2024 11:38 AM

I had a change of heart and will be building this one, Ed.

Aoshima Lambo Huracan.

Fair amount of parts:

Jim

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Posted by 68GT on Sunday, January 28, 2024 2:14 PM

How are those kits?

I started painting parts this week.

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Posted by 68GT on Saturday, February 24, 2024 2:09 PM

Anybody have anything to show?

I' did some black primer after some body snading and fitting.

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Posted by Seven on Friday, March 1, 2024 9:26 PM

Looking good Ed. Glad to see someone making some progress!!

I started the Lambo but not enough to take any pics yet. Hopefully by the end of the weekend I'll have something to show.

Jim

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Posted by Tanker-Builder on Saturday, March 2, 2024 1:49 PM

Does it have to be 1/25, or will other scales be allowed?

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Posted by 68GT on Monday, March 4, 2024 3:59 PM

Any scale!

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Posted by 68GT on Monday, March 11, 2024 2:46 PM

I sprayed the Lightning with Gravity Colors Ford Magnetic Gray.  1st time using them but it sprayed well and I probably should have used a lighter color primer than black.  I had a 2015 F350 that was Magnetic Gray and it was a bit different looking than my outcome.

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Posted by Seven on Monday, March 11, 2024 10:28 PM

I think that looks really sharp over the black primer, Ed. Good choice!

Jim

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Posted by Glamdring on Saturday, March 16, 2024 8:45 PM

Picked my kit for this, Rye Field's 1/35 Joint Light Tactical Vehicle.  

Hoping to get going on it over the next couple days.   

Robert 

"I can't get ahead no matter how hard I try, I'm gettin' really good at barely gettin' by"

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Posted by Tanker-Builder on Sunday, March 17, 2024 7:29 AM

Okay!

        Then if it's okay this late in the game, I would like to drop in with a model, done the old way. I mean 1/32 and hand painted all the way. No Pactra(Garaunteed,No Brush Marks)So thinned Testors to the rescue!

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Posted by Glamdring on Saturday, March 23, 2024 11:39 AM

I have started on the interior of the JLTV, mocked up for the picture.  There are quite a few PE parts that go into it, these will be today's project, along with painting.

Speaking of painting, there are ZERO painting instructions, so I have been trying to track down sources and will be using a bit of creative license.

Unfortunately when I saw the plant floor in Oshkosh, I did catch a view of the finished interior.

Robert 

"I can't get ahead no matter how hard I try, I'm gettin' really good at barely gettin' by"

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