The 2013 Automotive Group Build

Tony,

The completed photo is missing for the Chrysler Concept car (under the VW).

Thanks.

Hi Eric,

Fixed. Sorry for the inconvenience.

Regards

Tony

As this GB will end on December 31st, I've been thinking about the 2014 Automotive GB, which I am happy to run as a catch all for any automotive subject not captured by a more specific GB (like the Mustang and Corvette GB). It would run for the twelve months, but hopefully we can plan another specific automotive GB after the Mustang and Corvette one concludes. I'd be happy to hear your thoughts too, as the aim is to promoite automotive modelling here.

Anyways, please finish up your builds for this one if you can, by December 31st. If you can't complete it, I'd be happy to roll them forward into the next GB if you still plan on doing them next year. For the record, that is exactly what I will do with my Ferrari F186, but I plan to finish my Jaguar XJR-9 in this year's GB.

Cheers

Tony

The Vette/Stang GB is my first introduction to a group build so I may be repeating suggestions/completed GBs but I thought of a few;

American Graffiti GB - pre 62 hot rods and customs (I'll sign up for that right now)

Police vehicle GB - police or service vehicles

Trucks GB - pick ups, commercial vehicles, suvs

Family Truckster GB - station wagons only

Race cars - any racing sport, authentic or fantasy racing liveries

Fast and Furious GB - modified imports

stock imports vs stock domestics

I'm having such a good time in the vette/stang GB thread, I'm sure I'll have something to submit for 2014 auto GB. 

I'm looking forward to joining my next group build asap. :)

Gordy

I kinda like Gordys' idea of an American Graffiti theme.  

Lemans GB - Past and present

Altered and Gasser GB - all in the 60's style.

Coupe, Sedan and Roadster GB - Covers a lot of ground with hot rods-all eras.

Family Sedan Super Stockers -GB-  That would cover the new revell 50 Olds all the way to a Sox and Martin Cuda.  2drs, 4drs, Wagons---lots of choices, every stock class up to early Pro.

And there is always the Muscle Car.   Just some thoughts.  I'm not even done with what I'm building now but I'm ready!!!!!!

I like them all hehehe. I would also like 50's style hot rods using only the type of parts that were available then. I like the gasser and American Graffiti idea also.

L8TR

Eric.

Let's keep the ideas flowing, I'm sure the most popular subjects will show themselves. Those ones are appealing because I know absolutely nothing about them. Would be a good chance to learn. I also like the Le Mans, Racing Car and Muscle Car suggestions too, but I'm leaving it wide open for now.

Cheers

Tony

I've finally got back to my Jaguar XJR-9. I've masked off the white body to spray some purple panels, rather than try and make the kit purple decals conform to the complex curves of the surface.

Cheers

Tony

Masking off:

Cheers

Tony

Decals on....

Cheers

Tony

Fine job on  the decals Tony!  I bet those took some time and some Solvaset to look like that.  I heard some years ago about the Silk Cut Jag decals and what a pain they were, never tried em.  Looks like you nailed it.  I can barf up an STP sticker, I'll stay away from those stripes!

You're right Rommelkiste. Hasegawa released 4 XJR Jags, and I've now decalled them all. It's the hardest one I've come across. It's taken me 22 years to get there though :) If we do a Le Mans or Racing car GB next year, I'll probably do some more of these Group C cars, but maybe with more paint and less decals.

Cheers

Tony

Here is my Jaguar XHR-9LM. I'm calling it done. It's far from my best model, but at least I can put in on the shelf amongst the collection and hope that nobody notices too much. I've now completed all 4 Hasegawa XJR jaguars, happy with that.

Cheers

Tony

I spaced out my commitment to this GB, in my haste to complete this kit for a contest, but here it is. This is my build of Revell's Fireball Roberts '57 Ford. It got a 2nd place at the COMMIESFest contest on Sat. Sorry no in-progress shots. It's a wonderful kit and one that enables a good NASCAR build from the box. Of course the cars were closer to stock then too. The bungee hood and trunk cords were fun to build. This car was Ford's answer to the 57 Chevy with fuel injection and both raced in NASCAR for a short time. 

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That last post was supposed to go in the 2014 Group! I'm really losing it!