AUTOS - Racing Car Group Build (ends 12/1/04)

QUOTE: Originally posted by s3053396 Sounds great, You noted Aussie V8's, just interested to know if any what kits you have seen on these great aussie cars? Trev

I'm not aware of any kits of recent cars although I'm sure I've seen some vacformed bodies of Fords and Holdens about 5 or so years ago in 1/25th or 1/24th. Going back a bit there were a few 1/43rd kits produced of the L34 and A9X Toranas, Moffart's Rothmans Commodore and the Brock Commodore from the Sap 24hr (1986?). Unfortunately no Fords that I'm aware of. You'll be aware of the Roodecals available for the R31 and R32 Skylines, the BMW's and the Sierra's. They also produced a sheet with decals for Moffart's Mustang, the Bob Jane Camaro, a Cooper and the Foley (?) 911. An outfit in Germany I think produced a heap of decal sheets in 1/43rd for BMW's including the Aussie John Player cars as well as the B&H M3's.

There may be more Aussie Touring Car aftermarket stuff, anyone know?

QUOTE: Originally posted by SeaBee Does this need to be a "special" model.

No mate anything will do as long as its a recognisable competition car. It can straight from the box or highly modified - just send photos!

I think I'll do the Haseqawa WRC Toyota Corolla (Safari) and a 1/43rd Ferrari from the Tour de France. Or there again maybe 3 Honda F1's I have or .....

Okay, this thread is stickied. I guess that means you have an "official" group build going. When it's done we're gonna want to see photos from everybody of their finished models.

Luke, since I am new to this - few more Q's...

I see in the rules that any racing car will do. Does this need to be a "special" model. Tell you what I mean and why I'm asking: I have quite a few nice models (e.g. seethru Williams and Ferrari F1's) I still have to come to, most with detail sets, etc. At this stage, however, I was just about to start on a vanilla (OTB) project.

With a few other things cropping up, I'd prefer to keep it that way, since my time might be limited. I am looking forwards to this a lot; think it will be a great chance to learn.

And, as you so rightly say, to have FUN!

best to ask nicholma - our kiwi bud who probably knows more than I, cos I'm more of a ship & a/c builder. I think there's a few small companies located in the eastern states that produce some kits.

Sounds great,

You noted Aussie V8's, just interested to know if any what kits you have seen on these great aussie cars?

Trev

Luke, it sounds great. As nicolma also said - it's the majority of what I build. I am at this stage, however, a bit pressed for time, so building against time might not be an option for me. But I'd like to participate, even if I lag behind a bit at times! Maybe I won't even get finished in time, but it sounds like fun.

Also, what are planned for subjects? I have just cleaned up 2 kits to start working on. If one of them falls into the subject category, I'd rather hang on and build it with you guys. Or if starting a wee bit early is not criminal, I'll be fine.

a group build is where a group of people build similar or the same model/subjects within a set time period. Everyone motivates eachother, sharing hints'n'tips on srcatchbuilding, painting, detailing, referencing, etc, and post progress photos of their workbench models. Its pretty fun and u learn helps of stuff that you didnt know before! Also us lads design a badge (see mine in my signature) and guys who participate can wear it as a badge of honour! (just one of the perks!). There's some basic rules to each group build like start & finish dates, use of OOB or aftermarket products, closure dates for joining, etc, etc. But most of all you Are to have FUN build models!

so far 5 guys here and @ Scale Auto have expressed interest. If enough people are keen, maybe start in July/Aug. More people join once its started cos they see the progress pics!

can we count you in mate?

Ehhhrrr... excuse my ignorance... but WHAT is a group build?

I'll be in. Thats basically all I build.