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HERE'S WILLYS41 POST FROM THE OLD THREAD..........IT'S BEEN MOVED HERE TO MAKE EVERYTHING EASIER TO LOCATE AND KEEP IT ALL IN ONE PLACE, THANKS WILLYS41
05-22-2006, 03:38 PM
Willys41
Member Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Near Boston MA
Posts: 44
Model build up (See Rat Rodders fasten your seat belt) post #15
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Well as I was sitting here thinking ( I love the smell of old rubber burning) maybe the idea I started in the Rat Rodders fasten your seat belt POST #15and post #31 and beyond should be a thread by itself for more visiblity. So here it is again for all to chime in on. Lets get it going.
OK now that Don has said it so well, this might be a good time to open up my idea that I was thinking about back in post #15.
Let all pick a kit to build be it the T or the Deuce. We can vote from which one and once the kit is decided on we can have a build and see what different car show up. I suggest we set some guide lines so that the build will fit into every body's skill level. Like the parts must only be from the kit (no scratch building) or may be only parts availble from this site or maybe Edeuce for wheels and tires and engine parts. Channeling and sectioning may be allowed. Lets not get into ever nut and bolt add just build a cool model of your liking.
The idea is to see what everyone would built from the same basic starting point. We could set a time limit on the build 6 months or even a year, we can all decide as a group. At the we could all submit photo's of the build and see what we have done.
The idea is to keep it open to all in the site at all building levels and most of all have fun. What does every one think about this. Help by adding your ideas or comments or maybe its just not a good idea.
I will be gone 5-23 till 5-31 but I hope I can get on line at some point.
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I'll post some rules (hate that word) here for everyone involved to refer back to. The point is, this is meant to be fun for the first time buider as well as you shall we say "seasoned" ol' timers. If there are any objections or confusion to the rules simply ask...no problem.
1. Must be 1/8th scale "T" kit (R/M, Lindberg etc. New or Old)
2. No Scratchbuilt bodies or major components.
3. Any engine, trans, tires, suspenpension is acceptable as long as they are kit parts (any kit) and available commercially. If you put a Jag engine in a T or open up the doors you will more than likely have to make some sort of motor mounts and hinges, let's allow a little rule bending for stuff like that...O.K?
4. Parts can be modified as long as you start with kit parts...try not to abuse this too much, If you want to put two kit bodies together to make a tub and stretch the kit frame, fine. Please don't bury a kit body under 35 lbs. of bondo. The new big T has a pickup bed, turtle deck and round tank as options for the rear...all acceptable. There are some strange variations that Lindy has used in the past as well...they are all kit pieces and fair game.
5. Aftermarket parts O.K. Resinor metal. If you want a blower and it's availble.....go for it.
6. You don't have to buy parts through this site exculsively, use any vendor you wish...although you might check with Dan first to see if he has what you are looking for and save a few bucks.
7. No Time Limit....No Contest...No Prizes (let's just see what we can come up with and share some ideas and tips)
8. Post photos whenever possible...that's what keeps it fun.
9. Most importantly....have fun!
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So how many of you guys are going to particate....I'm in.:D
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Originally Posted by modelmaker
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