anyone build 1/24 scale models

[08chargersrt8]

just wondering if anyone builds models on here ? if so maybe some of you could share some pics

heres a few of mine

http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/vv138/08chargersrt8photos/008-12.jpg
http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/vv138/08chargersrt8photos/009-8.jpg
http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/vv138/08chargersrt8photos/010-9.jpg
http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/vv138/08chargersrt8photos/016-5.jpg
http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/vv138/08chargersrt8photos/013-5.jpg

[e.widling]

damn those are awesome, I'm working on a 1:24 MKII MR2. I'll post pics when its done! (could be a while tho)

[08chargersrt8]

http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/vv138/08chargersrt8photos/006-11.jpg
http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/vv138/08chargersrt8photos/018-5.jpg
http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/vv138/08chargersrt8photos/019-4.jpg
http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/vv138/08chargersrt8photos/024-3.jpg
http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/vv138/08chargersrt8photos/025-3.jpg
http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/vv138/08chargersrt8photos/026-2.jpg

[08chargersrt8]

http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/vv138/08chargersrt8photos/006-8.jpg
http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/vv138/08chargersrt8photos/007-12.jpg
http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/vv138/08chargersrt8photos/008-9.jpg
http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/vv138/08chargersrt8photos/001-9.jpg
http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/vv138/08chargersrt8photos/007-11.jpg
http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/vv138/08chargersrt8photos/003-9.jpg

[08chargersrt8]

http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/vv138/08chargersrt8photos/006-5.jpg
http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/vv138/08chargersrt8photos/007-7.jpg
http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/vv138/08chargersrt8photos/014-1.jpg
http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/vv138/08chargersrt8photos/016-1.jpg
http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/vv138/08chargersrt8photos/012-1.jpg
http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/vv138/08chargersrt8photos/002-7.jpg
http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/vv138/08chargersrt8photos/005-6.jpg

[08chargersrt8]

http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/vv138/08chargersrt8photos/001.jpg
http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/vv138/08chargersrt8photos/002.jpg
http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/vv138/08chargersrt8photos/005-2.jpg
http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/vv138/08chargersrt8photos/003-1.jpg
http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/vv138/08chargersrt8photos/007.jpg
http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/vv138/08chargersrt8photos/008-1.jpg
http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/vv138/08chargersrt8photos/005-3.jpg

[08chargersrt8]

http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/vv138/08chargersrt8photos/cars673.jpg
http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/vv138/08chargersrt8photos/cars666.jpg
http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/vv138/08chargersrt8photos/cars656.jpg
http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/vv138/08chargersrt8photos/cars657.jpg
http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/vv138/08chargersrt8photos/020.jpg
http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/vv138/08chargersrt8photos/015.jpg
http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/vv138/08chargersrt8photos/014.jpg

[Twenty]

I do, though I seem to suffer heavily from the common model-kit-hoarding problem and buy more than I finish.

[clem24]

Originally posted by Twenty
I seem to suffer heavily from the common model-kit-hoarding problem and buy more than I finish.

Every modeler does. They imagine how great it would be to make the kit, how it would be done soon, and keep buying. I've got a TON of kits that I really need to sell as I've come to the realization I can't possibly build them all (and then there are the kits that I think to myself "What the fuck was I thinking?!?!?" - usually because they were cheap or rare or something).

I've got a ton of build ups. Here's one:

http://members.shaw.ca/clemsmodels/pics/trains/clem4.jpg

[03ozwhip]

where do you guys get these and do they come with the parts you put on them? they all look really modified and dont look like hey come out of he box that way....

[know1edge]

This thread inspired me to go out and buy a kit, but now I'm sitting here wondering how I'm going to paint it, what kind of glue to use, etc. :(

[n1zm0]

I have lots of tank and aircraft stuff, only did a few cars when i was younger since.my dad bought me and my bro TONS of burago and maisto 1/18 die cast metal models. Ill try and post some of the aircraft and such if i can.find them in.my parents' basement.

[Onassis]

Had a client who's son was a world champion from Singapore. He was contacted from Tamiya to paint for their production shots. His work would literally look real if it weren't for the actual scale. I'm amazed at how much time and focus some of you guys can put into these kits.

[clem24]

One of the most amazing modelers I know of is Kunta on AF. His ability to make paint shine like nothing else is just second to none.

http://www.works-y3f.com/index.htm

It's a shame his archived stuff can't be seen anymore. Here's a sample of his amazing work. We're talking mostly box stock:

http://www.works-y3f.com/m_cars/3_jpn/mazda/NC/14.jpg

http://www.works-y3f.com/m_cars/3_jpn/nissan/Z/Z32/Z32-2/05.jpg

AF is the way to go if you want to see amazing work and how it's done.

http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/forumdisplay.php?f=927

EDIT: Also, another noteworthy modeler on AF (Tiking):

http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=1065247

His ability to make real life models and weathering effects absolutely blows me away.

http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g136/tiking/Moving%20House/proud23.jpg

http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g136/tiking/Moving%20House/proud12.jpg

[clem24]

And another I've done (my masking skills among others are deplorable):

http://members.shaw.ca/clemsmodels/pics/trains/subie.jpg

[Guillermo]

there's a hobby shop across the street from Sonny's Hamburgers in Ogden that has a ton of super cool models like these.

[yipb]

how much would it cost to pay someone to make it?

[Ukyo8]

http://www.works-y3f.com/m_cars/7_motorcycle/Suzuki/04_busa/00.jpg

wow it's almost impossible to tell that it's a model

[garnet]

^^ those pics of kuntas work are amazing!

i'm slowly working on a couple, just want to finsh a few of my favorites to have in home office, like Miura, F40, etc

here's some WIP of Lambo Miura...it started as a Jota kit i got for only $5 curb-side kit :)
i'm having to scratch build many items, the engine/trans are 100% scratch built
to have chassis, engine and interior detail i want, almost all is being scratch built...but it's fun!

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a82/jersturbo/scale_models/014.jpg
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a82/jersturbo/scale_models/021-1.jpg
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a82/jersturbo/scale_models/022.jpg
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a82/jersturbo/scale_models/020.jpg
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a82/jersturbo/scale_models/002-2.jpg
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a82/jersturbo/scale_models/003-1.jpg
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a82/jersturbo/scale_models/006-2.jpg
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a82/jersturbo/scale_models/0022.jpg
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a82/jersturbo/scale_models/0033.jpg
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a82/jersturbo/scale_models/0072.jpg
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a82/jersturbo/scale_models/002-1.jpg
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a82/jersturbo/scale_models/017.jpg
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a82/jersturbo/scale_models/078.jpg
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a82/jersturbo/scale_models/023.jpg
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a82/jersturbo/scale_models/015.jpg
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a82/jersturbo/scale_models/009.jpg

[garnet]

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a82/jersturbo/scale_models/012.jpg
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a82/jersturbo/scale_models/004.jpg
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a82/jersturbo/scale_models/074.jpg
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a82/jersturbo/scale_models/006-1.jpg
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a82/jersturbo/scale_models/005.jpg

[Onassis]

Originally posted by yipb
how much would it cost to pay someone to make it?

I've enquired before as gifts to people I know, and it can cost 10,000+ given the amount of work and detail they put into them. It's sometimes just better buying a diecast 1:18 scale.

This guy's work blows everything out of the water though.

http://absolutmodeling.blogspot.com/ :nut:

[Guillermo]

Originally posted by garnet
^^ those pics of kuntas work are amazing!

i'm slowly working on a couple, just want to finsh a few of my favorites to have in home office, like Miura, F40, etc

here's some WIP of Lambo Miura...it started as a Jota kit i got for only $5 curb-side kit :)
i'm having to scratch build many items, the engine/trans are 100% scratch built
to have chassis, engine and interior detail i want, almost all is being scratch built...but it's fun!


LOL, what's the green stuff on the body. is that some kind of model bondo? :D never saw that before, but good on ya!

[garnet]

LOL thanks man
it's modelling puddy, oldskool stuff, but still can be bought at hobby store, mostly used by planes & military modellers, but i prefer it IMO

[taemo]

I tried building a 1/24 Tamiya 350z but ended up frustrated and gave up.
Those stickers to put are so small I can't figure out how to put them, I think I used the wrong super glue to attach the pieces as well so it turned out a little messy.

If anyone wants it, maybe redo it, they are free to take it.

sadly I'll have to stick with die-cast models :cry:

[clem24]

Originally posted by taemo
Those stickers to put are so small I can't figure out how to put them, I think I used the wrong super glue to attach the pieces as well so it turned out a little messy.


LOL those are waterslide decals... You cut out the general shape, dip them in water for about 20 seconds, let it sit on a cloth for another 20 secs, then put it up to the model and use a brush or tweezers to "slide" them from the backing paper onto the model. Dab dry with a piece of paper towel and also for getting rid of any air bubbles that form.

You almost never use superglue on a model unless you're dealing with metal parts. The only thing you need to put it together is liquid plastic cement and some patience LOL.

Man it's been at least 6-7 years since I've built one up.

Garnet, nice scratchbuilding. I am sure AF would love to see a progress thread!

[ZZT23]

Yes I do!

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b168/kaho4g94/Vitara/DSC03123.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b168/kaho4g94/Vitara/DSC03117.jpg

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b168/kaho4g94/evolutions2/DSC02632.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b168/kaho4g94/evolutions2/DSC02647.jpg

[Onassis]

Hmmm anyone getting this kit ?

http://www.autoblog.com/2011/08/04/ayrton-sennas-title-winning-mclaren-mp4-6-up-for-auction-in-uni/

[clem24]

Originally posted by Onassis
Hmmm anyone getting this kit ?

http://www.autoblog.com/2011/08/04/ayrton-sennas-title-winning-mclaren-mp4-6-up-for-auction-in-uni/

Saw that the other day.. That would be an awesome piece to have. Not bad a price (well, estimated) given that a typical F1 car costs over a mil each? Well without the tranny/gearbox and electronics here but still...

Totally reminded me of James May Toy Stories LOL.

[08chargersrt8]

http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/vv138/08chargersrt8photos/001-7.jpg
http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/vv138/08chargersrt8photos/002-9.jpg
http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/vv138/08chargersrt8photos/001-6.jpg
http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/vv138/08chargersrt8photos/003-8.jpg
http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/vv138/08chargersrt8photos/010-4.jpg
http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/vv138/08chargersrt8photos/005-8.jpg

[08chargersrt8]

Here's some models ive built over the 4-5 months


http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/vv138/08chargersrt8photos/IMG_0086.jpg
http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/vv138/08chargersrt8photos/IMG_0089.jpg
http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/vv138/08chargersrt8photos/IMG_0081.jpg
http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/vv138/08chargersrt8photos/IMG_0085.jpg
http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/vv138/08chargersrt8photos/IMG_0068.jpg
http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/vv138/08chargersrt8photos/IMG_0072.jpg
http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/vv138/08chargersrt8photos/nova027.jpg
http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/vv138/08chargersrt8photos/nova028.jpg
http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/vv138/08chargersrt8photos/nova031.jpg
http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/vv138/08chargersrt8photos/68009.jpg
http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/vv138/08chargersrt8photos/68010.jpg
http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/vv138/08chargersrt8photos/68015.jpg
http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/vv138/08chargersrt8photos/gtx003.jpg
http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/vv138/08chargersrt8photos/gtx008.jpg

[IMG]http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/vv138/08chargersrt8photos/rx7001.jpg
http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/vv138/08chargersrt8photos/rx7004.jpg

[08chargersrt8]

http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/vv138/08chargersrt8photos/IMG_0092.jpg
http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/vv138/08chargersrt8photos/IMG_0088.jpg
http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/vv138/08chargersrt8photos/nova029.jpg
http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/vv138/08chargersrt8photos/new004.jpg
http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/vv138/08chargersrt8photos/new002.jpg
http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/vv138/08chargersrt8photos/skyline1001.jpg
http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/vv138/08chargersrt8photos/skyline1003.jpg
http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/vv138/08chargersrt8photos/skyline1002.jpg
http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/vv138/08chargersrt8photos/skyline1007.jpg
http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/vv138/08chargersrt8photos/firebird015.jpg
http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/vv138/08chargersrt8photos/firebird017.jpg
http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/vv138/08chargersrt8photos/firebird012.jpg
http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/vv138/08chargersrt8photos/firebird006.jpg
http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/vv138/08chargersrt8photos/024-3.jpg

[redsrt4]

wow.. where did u buy those??

[08chargersrt8]

Originally posted by redsrt4
wow.. where did u buy those?? i built these

[jampack]

Those are really cool! I would want to have models of the cars I had before :D

[corsvette]

Awesome! Those look great. :thumbsup:

[Maybelater]

It has been a long time, I spent so much time in PM Hobby a few weekends ago but couldn't decide on what I wanted. Where else in Calgary can you buy kits?

[08chargersrt8]

Originally posted by Maybelater
It has been a long time, I spent so much time in PM Hobby a few weekends ago but couldn't decide on what I wanted. Where else in Calgary can you buy kits? uncle bills in the n.e and model land

[sevewone]

the most badass model car ever


http://v8carnut.com/photogallery/1-24-25_Scale/Galaxy01.jpg

[BokCh0y]

These are impressive models, yet they make me sad :(

I used to be really into model cars years ago. I built a ton of them on my own time before i met my wife.

Long story short, got married. The broad is a super cunt...and this is what i have left:

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c103/Stinky_tofu/Online/Calgary-20120215-00009.jpg

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c103/Stinky_tofu/Online/Calgary-20120215-00008.jpg

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c103/Stinky_tofu/Online/Calgary-20120215-00007.jpg

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c103/Stinky_tofu/Online/Calgary-20120215-00006.jpg

I have 4 new ones I picked up years ago, to replace the ones the psycho murdered:

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c103/Stinky_tofu/Online/Calgary-20120215-00013.jpg

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c103/Stinky_tofu/Online/Calgary-20120215-00012.jpg

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c103/Stinky_tofu/Online/Calgary-20120215-00011.jpg

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c103/Stinky_tofu/Online/Calgary-20120215-00010.jpg

But i just never had the heart to get back into it...

Missing are a 1990's Celica 4WD with 4WS, Testarosa, AW11 MR2, Old school Ford F150, A few F1 cars. I don't know what happened to those...i am sure they met the same fate.

The Altezza model - Thanks again Clem24 :)

[Shlade]

so, where do you guys get the custom turbos and wheels and suspension and stuff? Where can you buy those heavily modified kits ? I just dont understand how your making these kits yourselves..

Somebody elaborate as id love to give this a try.. ive got 48 1/18 scale model cars of all varieties but would love to try these ones out

[diamondedge]

Props to all the ones posted, and holy shit, those engine bays are nuts !!

[n1zm0]

Originally posted by Shlade
so, where do you guys get the custom turbos and wheels and suspension and stuff? Where can you buy those heavily modified kits ? I just dont understand how your making these kits yourselves..


+1, i've been doing it since i was a kid but i've never seen a shop that sells the engines by themselves.

also those 08chargersrt8 and ZZT23, you guys invested in a spray gun for the paint? that is my biggest prob with models, is achieving a good paint job, damned mini aerosols are expensive and inconsistent

[08chargersrt8]

Originally posted by Shlade
so, where do you guys get the custom turbos and wheels and suspension and stuff? Where can you buy those heavily modified kits ? I just dont understand how your making these kits yourselves..

Somebody elaborate as id love to give this a try.. ive got 48 1/18 scale model cars of all varieties but would love to try these ones out i make the turbos air filters and suspension parts my self for the turbos i use solder and styrene for the flange . also i use detail master stuff . they have a big selection for aftermarket part for modeling . i goo web site to go to to learn how to do some of this stuff is modelcarsmag.com. just look in the how do i section .

[08chargersrt8]

Originally posted by n1zm0


+1, i've been doing it since i was a kid but i've never seen a shop that sells the engines by themselves.

also those 08chargersrt8 and ZZT23, you guys invested in a spray gun for the paint? that is my biggest prob with models, is achieving a good paint job, damned mini aerosols are expensive and inconsistent for most of my painting i just use a spray can . to get a nice paint job on the model it all in how you prep the body ( sanding the body and washing it) then just do light coats . then for the last coat of clear a bit heavier

[Davex]

Ive been a mod on AF since 2002. I used to be big into scale modeling and even casted and sold my own custom resin parts (blocks, turbos rims, body kits etc) airbrushed bodies, spent 10 hours wetsanding and polishing. Then I got a gf and sold all my shit.......single again, and really considering getting back into it

[Davex]

08chargersrt8 nice work man. Love your custom work. Doing turbos is hard as hell but one thing you should get into is casting molds. I used to have a really successful side business casting resin parts for the AF car modeling forum and it would probably benefit you because you wont have to do solder for every single turbo you want if you can go ahead and clay it and cast it

[Davex]

and check this thread out.
Guy makes a vintage race car 1/8 out of wood lol
http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=1070964

[Davex]

http://img15.hostingpics.net/pics/578023DSC0002.jpg

Custom formed sheet metal body, precision frame stamped panels. this guy is insane! :eek: :eek: :nut:

http://img15.hostingpics.net/pics/958789DSC0002.jpg
http://img4.hostingpics.net/pics/128612DSC0005.jpg

[Gibson]

Been thinking about getting into this hobby for awhile. What's a good model to start with, nice and easy? Next time I'm in Calgary I want to stop by PM Hobby Craft. I was looking online and a lot of the instructions for some of the models I want are in Japanese, so that kind of scared me off.

I eventually want to get into tearing down and modifying diecasts, but that's a long way off.

[jampack]

Originally posted by Davex
and check this thread out.
Guy makes a vintage race car 1/8 out of wood lol
http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=1070964

That's some crazy stuff right there!!! :eek:

[EG6boi]

Has anyone seen a 2000 Honda Civic SIR model? I want to pick one up.

[95teetee]

here's one I built years ago (first is a bad scan of a bad polaroid of my actual car)

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a182/hitman357/model2.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a182/hitman357/model1.jpg

had to make some changes to the body (it had no seams to separate the rockers from the quarter panels and fenders, also had to add the lines for the headlight doors and the quarter panel caps) and make the rims out of something like a cragar s/s and some spot putty lol.

[ZZT23]

Originally posted by BokCh0y
These are impressive models, yet they make me sad :(



http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c103/Stinky_tofu/Online/Calgary-20120215-00007.jpg


http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c103/Stinky_tofu/Online/Calgary-20120215-00012.jpg



But i just never had the heart to get back into it...


The Altezza model - Thanks again Clem24 :)

Damn is that a discontinued Tamiya Corolla FX16 kit? Not many of those around for sure...

I am also itching for that Levin kit, also not quite a common item.

Here is another one I have built most recently.

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b168/kaho4g94/Toyota%20Land%20Cruiser%2080/DSCF0789.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b168/kaho4g94/Toyota%20Land%20Cruiser%2080/DSCF0784.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b168/kaho4g94/Toyota%20Land%20Cruiser%2080/DSCF0801.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b168/kaho4g94/Toyota%20Land%20Cruiser%2080/DSCF0799.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b168/kaho4g94/Toyota%20Land%20Cruiser%2080/DSCF0807.jpg

[Hash_man]

Originally posted by 08chargersrt8
Here's some models ive built over the 4-5 months


http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/vv138/08chargersrt8photos/IMG_0086.jpg
http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/vv138/08chargersrt8photos/IMG_0089.jpg
http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/vv138/08chargersrt8photos/IMG_0081.jpg
http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/vv138/08chargersrt8photos/IMG_0085.jpg
http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/vv138/08chargersrt8photos/IMG_0068.jpg
http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/vv138/08chargersrt8photos/IMG_0072.jpg


Glad to see you put those kits to good use! Glad to see those wheels go on the black civic, just as I had imagined!

The 510 looks fantastic too, engine bay detail is great! :clap:

[08chargersrt8]

http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/vv138/08chargersrt8photos/DSC02045.jpg
http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/vv138/08chargersrt8photos/DSC02046.jpg
http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/vv138/08chargersrt8photos/DSC02047.jpg
http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/vv138/08chargersrt8photos/DSC02056.jpg
http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/vv138/08chargersrt8photos/DSC02057.jpg
http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/vv138/08chargersrt8photos/DSC02050.jpg
http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/vv138/08chargersrt8photos/DSC02048.jpg

[08chargersrt8]

http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/vv138/08chargersrt8photos/IMG_0129.jpg
http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/vv138/08chargersrt8photos/IMG_0130.jpg
http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/vv138/08chargersrt8photos/IMG_0131.jpg
http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/vv138/08chargersrt8photos/IMG_0134.jpg
http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/vv138/08chargersrt8photos/IMG_0133.jpg
http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/vv138/08chargersrt8photos/IMG_0128.jpg
http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/vv138/08chargersrt8photos/IMG_0122.jpg
http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/vv138/08chargersrt8photos/IMG_0121.jpg

[08chargersrt8]

http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/vv138/08chargersrt8photos/IMG_0126.jpg
http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/vv138/08chargersrt8photos/IMG_0127.jpg
http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/vv138/08chargersrt8photos/IMG_0113.jpg
http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/vv138/08chargersrt8photos/IMG_0117.jpg

[Shlade]

on average how long do some of these cars take you guys to build?

[08chargersrt8]

heres a few new ones

http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/vv138/08chargersrt8photos/DSC02528.jpg
http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/vv138/08chargersrt8photos/DSC02529.jpg
http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/vv138/08chargersrt8photos/DSC02530.jpg
http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/vv138/08chargersrt8photos/DSC02532.jpg
http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/vv138/08chargersrt8photos/DSC02429.jpg
http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/vv138/08chargersrt8photos/DSC02424.jpg
http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/vv138/08chargersrt8photos/DSC02427.jpg
http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/vv138/08chargersrt8photos/DSC02431.jpg

[08chargersrt8]

http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/vv138/08chargersrt8photos/DSC02497.jpg
http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/vv138/08chargersrt8photos/DSC02498-1.jpg
http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/vv138/08chargersrt8photos/DSC02499.jpg
http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/vv138/08chargersrt8photos/DSC02500-1.jpg
http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/vv138/08chargersrt8photos/DSC02505.jpg
http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/vv138/08chargersrt8photos/DSC02473.jpg
http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/vv138/08chargersrt8photos/DSC02478.jpg
http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/vv138/08chargersrt8photos/DSC02476.jpg
http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/vv138/08chargersrt8photos/DSC02477.jpg

[flipstah]

Subscribed. :hitit:

[nismodrifter]

08charger :nut: :nut: :nut: :nut:

[slammedfc]

where you find the ones with the big turbos?

[08chargersrt8]

Originally posted by slammedfc
where you find the ones with the big turbos? I make the turbos

[frozenrice]

....bump.

Does anyone still build models?

[rage2]

I managed to snag a NOS Tamiya McLaren MP4/4 kit a couple of years ago. Brand new sealed almost 30 year old kit. I haven't had time to even start it yet...

[LUDELVR]

....bump.

Does anyone still build models?

I used to build models in my teens but then sold like 60 of them for 40 dollars. Totally regret it. Could have used them for parts! Now I collect 1/24 scale diecasts and build dioramas and sets for them. I want to start getting into photography but just too damn busy!

Here's my latest diorama that I made.

85182

[HHURICANE1]

I managed to snag a NOS Tamiya McLaren MP4/4 kit a couple of years ago. Brand new sealed almost 30 year old kit. I haven't had time to even start it yet...

Hope the plastic is still OK. I had one of those but by the time I went to build it the plastic had turned into something with the consistency of sugar. Had to throw it away.

[rage2]

Hope the plastic is still OK. I had one of those but by the time I went to build it the plastic had turned into something with the consistency of sugar. Had to throw it away.
Oh shit, maybe I should crack it open to check haha.

[BokCh0y]

I used to build models in my teens but then sold like 60 of them for 40 dollars. Totally regret it. Could have used them for parts! Now I collect 1/24 scale diecasts and build dioramas and sets for them. I want to start getting into photography but just too damn busy!

Here's my latest diorama that I made.

85182

Now that is cool!!!

[C4S]

Sweet!

Love to see those beautiful models ...

With kids and lazy to build/paint now .. just keep buying Mini Z ... :D:D

[frozenrice]

I started building again recently. A few from the last year or two.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v219/frozenrice/Mobile%20Uploads/C0240B30-52BB-41C2-A504-CEC7658482CD_zpsd4kk2fhc.jpg


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v219/frozenrice/Mobile%20Uploads/A13747C0-18EF-4A90-8925-7D56DB29A615_zpslncruswi.jpg


Just finishing this one....

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v219/frozenrice/Mobile%20Uploads/1D093018-4331-4D86-B3C2-79AE07BF66FB_zpsb6uzddtv.jpg



- - - Updated - - -

That diorama is insane by the way... Nice work!

[frozenrice]

Oh shit, maybe I should crack it open to check haha.

If It’s that old you’ll probably want to think about how old the decals are too. There’s a product called liquid decal film to keep the decals from disintegrating. I found out the hard way when I built the Mclaren... :banghead:

[JordanEG6]

BUMP from the dead.

Does anyone still build these in their spare time?

Anyone recommend a place locally where I can buy kits and supplies?

PM Hobbycraft is pretty obvious but the prices are a bit more than everywhere else it seems and I also would like to go to a place with a large collection of detail-up parts and transkits for 1/24 import car models.

[AndyL]

https://www.facebook.com/groups/albertamodelbuilding

There's a bunch of guys in here that'll steer you in the correct direction. Bunch of them do regular sales of overstock/bulk kit buys too.

[frozenrice]

BUMP from the dead.

Does anyone still build these in their spare time?

Anyone recommend a place locally where I can buy kits and supplies?

PM Hobbycraft is pretty obvious but the prices are a bit more than everywhere else it seems and I also would like to go to a place with a large collection of detail-up parts and transkits for 1/24 import car models.



Modelland and Action Hobby are probably the only two other choices in Calgary. For actual kits, best bet is to order online if you want something specific. For supplies like glues, paints local are comparable if you need something on the fly.