Open wheel group build.

[kyledehart5]

Hey everyone. Some of you may have noticed, but keavdog and myself have been kicking around a group build idea. The theme would be any and all forms of open wheel cars. Indycar, formula 1, sprint cars. Whatever you’ve got or are interested in. I thought I’d Chuck this up here to see how many people would be interested in hopping in something like that. Let us know. Thinking of starting it following the Born in the USA automotive group build we have going on currently. That ends June 1st. We can figure out a good end date for everyone if we have some interest. Thanks! 

Kyle

[keavdog]

Right on! This will be super fun - here, let me tempt you with my stash qualifying kits

[armornutii]

   I think I'm onboard with this. I have a couple 1/12 F1s that are screaming for attention....not to mention I might need a break from my BSGB 251. I'll give exact kit when I find it.

[keavdog]

And some previously built open wheel cars - a rail counts? I'd say so

[project510]

Im for sure in on this. Specially since the timing is perfect. Ill be joining with the RA272!

[kyledehart5]

Here are some enticement photos of mine. Part of my built collection and part of my stash. Anything goes open wheel. Anything you've got. Pardon the photos, I don't have good lighting anywhere I keep built or stashed models. 

[project510]

wow

[kyledehart5]

Mar 3, 2024 22:45:07 GMT -5 project510 said:

wow

Theres more too. 🤦🏻‍♂️😂. It’s really what I prefer to build. I just like a lot of things so I build a wide variety. Almost always have at least one open wheel build on the bench though even while building other things.

[kyledehart5]

Mar 3, 2024 20:30:12 GMT -5 keavdog said:

Right on! This will be super fun - here, let me tempt you with my stash qualifying kits

I covet those Ebbro Lotus 49s. And the sprint car kit is always fun. I have an Smer Talbot, which is the old merit stuff. Wonder how the heller stacks up? Excellent stash

[kyledehart5]

Mar 3, 2024 22:07:12 GMT -5 project510 said:

Im for sure in on this. Specially since the timing is perfect. I’ll be joining with the RA272!

beautiful kit. You’ll love it.

[kyledehart5]

Mar 3, 2024 20:34:12 GMT -5 armornutii said:

   I think I'm onboard with this. I have a couple 1/12 F1s that are screaming for attention....not to mention I might need a break from my BSGB 251. I'll give exact kit when I find it.

Brilliant! Please do!

[moramartht]

I don't think this is still available:



Would something similar scratch built be O.K.?

Cheers,

M

[kyledehart5]

Mar 3, 2024 23:34:02 GMT -5 moramartht said:

I don't think this is still available:



Would something similar scratch built be O.K.?

Cheers,

M

What in the world is that? Some sort of fire engine? What a wild contraption, M!!

[jeaton01]

I'm in. How are the wheels in the Heller kit, John?

[keavdog]

They look nice and pretty delicate - here's the sprue shots

[kyledehart5]

Mar 4, 2024 0:17:09 GMT -5 keavdog said:

They look nice and pretty delicate - here's the sprue shots

Kit appears to be miles better than the old Merits just based off the wheels alone!

[jeaton01]

Thanks, John. That body sure looks like the Alfetta I am struggling with. Are they related?

[keavdog]

Out of my area of expertise John. Still figuring out the assembly sequence for this kit.

[moramartht]

Steampunk fantasy Steam Car, resin 1/35th scale.  Went OOP when Fichtenfoo was beaten into submission by pirates and re-casters, his old kits are gone, iMech survives but only sells files of new designs to the Print-Your-Own crowd...
They also used to do this:


Steampunk cars:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=v01d-B0HqoM

sdautomuseum.org/pages/past-exhibitions






Cheers,

M

[kyledehart5]

Mar 4, 2024 1:12:39 GMT -5 jeaton01 said:

Thanks, John. That body sure looks like the Alfetta I am struggling with. Are they related?

The Alfetta is likely one of the 342 different reboxes of the Merit kit from circa mid 50s. Especially if it has clear discs for wire wheels. I don’t believe I e ever seen an Alfetta boxing that wasn’t the Merit kit but I am no expert. There could be others.

[tcoat]

Oh I have the perfect kit in the stash for this!

[kyledehart5]

Mar 4, 2024 5:00:43 GMT -5 moramartht said:

Steampunk fantasy Steam Car, resin 1/35th scale.  Went OOP when Fichtenfoo was beaten into submission by pirates and re-casters, his old kits are gone, iMech survives but only sells files of new designs to the Print-Your-Own crowd...
They also used to do this:


Steampunk cars:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=v01d-B0HqoM

sdautomuseum.org/pages/past-exhibitions






Cheers,

M

Super cool!! I’d certainly have no issues with you joining with something like that. Totally unexpected and outside the box. But I love it. Great stuff.

[kyledehart5]

Mar 4, 2024 7:55:03 GMT -5 tcoat said:

Oh I have the perfect kit in the stash for this!

Excellent!

[tcoat]

Mar 4, 2024 8:16:52 GMT -5 kyledehart5 said:

Mar 4, 2024 7:55:03 GMT -5 tcoat said:

Oh I have the perfect kit in the stash for this!

Excellent!

There is a hint here: modelerssocialclub.proboards.com/thread/13945/amt-chevy-fleetside-pickup-restomod 
That thread also shows justhow slow this place still was almost exactly a year ago!

[lyle]

Hmmm....open wheel,  huh?

[tcoat]

Mar 4, 2024 9:37:51 GMT -5 lyle said:

Hmmm....open wheel,  huh?

At least do a Porsche

[lyle]

I actually have that one in the "collection" . . . started and shelved. a few short shot pieces on the engine.

[2whl]

I'd be in if the end date is far enough out. Like the end of the year. The Ferrari I just got would fit right in.  Like I need an excuse to start another kit.  

[project510]

Mar 3, 2024 20:30:12 GMT -5 keavdog said:

Right on! This will be super fun - here, let me tempt you with my stash qualifying kits

How are those Ebbro kits. My LHS has them on his shelf.. I have never seen them before. Thought about grabbing them.

[keavdog]

Hey James - they are beautiful. Very Tamiya'ish. I read that they have former Tamiya folks working there.