2024-2025 Open Wheel Group Build

[kyledehart5]

Jul 17, 2024 15:04:15 GMT -5 adrian29341 said:

Hey guys!

Just a thought that hit me at work because I'm a madman who scrolls through F1 images all day long, but do you think
there would be an appetite for a thread where us Open Wheel nuts just posted kick-ass F1 images of cars that not only 
are amazing pics in and of themselves - but that would serve as great Reference material for anyone who decided to 
build the kit version of the car - or even inspire someone to build that particular car?

Just a thought - here's is a sample of what I mean - with deep net dives you can find some rare up close shots
of rare cars that never got a tonne of airtime so to speak.

Good idea!! I love looking at those old cars and old photos. I got a thread going if you had any more pics you wanted to drop Adrian. It’s stickied on our group build page. 

[kyledehart5]

Alright folks, I have updated the roster. If you have multiple builds, then (thank you very much by the way) I’ve just added them to your existing line. Loving all the builds so far and it’s only August!! 

also if I missed anyone so far please just let me know and I’ll make sure you’re added. 

[keavdog]

I've done a couple of F1/Indy cars but I get stalled in thinking on the order of painting/masking vs seams etc. Any pro-tips welcome.

[kyledehart5]

Aug 14, 2024 15:50:00 GMT -5 keavdog said:

I've done a couple of F1/Indy cars but I get stalled in thinking on the order of painting/masking vs seams etc. Any pro-tips welcome.

I am not a pro but have built one or two of these. I don’t know if it helps but I’ll usually tape or otherwise temporarily attach the body panels together and oftentimes also to the chassis pan to make sure I’m lined up. Then I do any livery related masking from there. Is this what you mean? Or is something else stalling you?

[keavdog]

Thanks Kyle - that's the kind of info I'm looking for.

[kyledehart5]

No problem. When tape to hold the body isn’t possible I’ve also used a touch of white glue here and there or even a sliver of CA. The white glue is of course easy to pull apart and clean up and the smallest amount of CA can stick some plastic together but be broken loose later with ease also. Just some ideas of what I do. I don’t know if it’s right or wrong.

[kyledehart5]

Roster updated again. I was a few additions behind but were caught up again.

[greg]

I would like to take John up on his invitation for finish (hopefully) my Tamiya 1/20 Lotus Type 79 1979 here in this GB. I started a couple of years back as a part of a GB John was hosting elsewhere and stalled for a couple of years due to a move.

Joining this GB is my best chance of actually finishing it. Finally have my area more or less set up, gotta bite the bullet and do something sooner or later I reckon.

Here goes nothing on first image post...

And this is it's current state of confusion .... I mean, construction.

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[keavdog]

All right Greg! Welcome aboard - work so far looks just awesome.

Kyle will get you added to the roster.

[greg]

Great, thanks John.

It's nice to have a new place to call home to move this kit forward. Appreciate y'all letting me in the GB so far into the build.

[kyledehart5]

Awesome Greg!! Welcome to our build and thanks for jumping in to finish up your lovely Lotus. Looks like you were off to a great start!! Just get a thread going under the sub board whenever you’re ready. I will get you added to the roster after I’m off work!

[greg]

Thanks, Kyle!

I'm looking forward to getting acquainted with the many talented auto builders here. I'll get a thread started.

[kyledehart5]

Sept 26, 2024 20:08:32 GMT -5 greg said:

Thanks, Kyle!

I'm looking forward to getting acquainted with the many talented auto builders here. I'll get a thread started.

You’re welcome! Sure glad you’ve joined us over here.

[kyledehart5]

Sorry greg I spaced adding you to the roster after work the other night but I’ve got you in there now!! I believe the roster is all up to date at this point. Still all the time in the world for others to jump in or for more builds from those already participating!!

[greg]

No worries, and thanks for getting me added. I'm just happy to be here.

[kyledehart5]

Sept 30, 2024 6:48:53 GMT -5 greg said:

No worries, and thanks for getting me added. I'm just happy to be here.

You’re welcome and we’re glad to have you too!

[bronco67]

Jul 17, 2024 15:04:15 GMT -5 adrian29341 said:

Hey guys!

Just a thought that hit me at work because I'm a madman who scrolls through F1 images all day long, but do you think
there would be an appetite for a thread where us Open Wheel nuts just posted kick-ass F1 images of cars that not only 
are amazing pics in and of themselves - but that would serve as great Reference material for anyone who decided to 
build the kit version of the car - or even inspire someone to build that particular car?

Just a thought - here's is a sample of what I mean - with deep net dives you can find some rare up close shots
of rare cars that never got a tonne of airtime so to speak.

is that Brundle in the Zakspeed?  Niiice

[bronco67]

Sept 26, 2024 15:38:11 GMT -5 greg said:

I would like to take John up on his invitation for finish (hopefully) my Tamiya 1/20 Lotus Type 79 1979 here in this GB. I started a couple of years back as a part of a GB John was hosting elsewhere and stalled for a couple of years due to a move.

Joining this GB is my best chance of actually finishing it. Finally have my area more or less set up, gotta bite the bullet and do something sooner or later I reckon.

Here goes nothing on first image post...

And this is it's current state of confusion .... I mean, construction.

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This looks great if i remember correctly that is a Cossie in the back of that Lotus no?

[greg]

Oct 7, 2024 19:59:00 GMT -5 bronco67 said:

Sept 26, 2024 15:38:11 GMT -5 greg said:

I would like to take John up on his invitation for finish (hopefully) my Tamiya 1/20 Lotus Type 79 1979 here in this GB. I started a couple of years back as a part of a GB John was hosting elsewhere and stalled for a couple of years due to a move.

Joining this GB is my best chance of actually finishing it. Finally have my area more or less set up, gotta bite the bullet and do something sooner or later I reckon.

Here goes nothing on first image post...

And this is it's current state of confusion .... I mean, construction.

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This looks great if i remember correctly that is a Cossie in the back of that Lotus no?

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Thank you!

So I'm one of those modelers who typically knows nothing about the 1:1 model (or genre), F1 cars are no exception for me. So I had to first figure out what "Cossie" referred to, then I cheated and looked it up and yes, according to Wikopedia, it was a Ford-Cosworth. So thanks to you, I learned something! Thanks!

[Whiterook]

I’m a gettin’ a little nutty here! I’ve a bit of an automotive itch of late so, I am entering this in Group Build. MPC Bantam Blast Dragster 1:25 Scale  I’ve amassed a staggering three other auto-type kits and before I destroy those with my supreme lack of knowledge on shiny-painty-style finishes, I’ll go a little bananas with this kit first! I’ll be ordering it toot-sweet.

[project510]

Right on whiterook, that looks like a fun build.

[kyledehart5]

Oct 8, 2024 16:07:08 GMT -5 Whiterook said:

I’m a gettin’ a little nutty here! I’ve a bit of an automotive itch of late so, I am entering this in Group Build. MPC Bantam Blast Dragster 1:25 Scale  I’ve amassed a staggering three other auto-type kits and before I destroy those with my supreme lack of knowledge on shiny-painty-style finishes, I’ll go a little bananas with this kit first! I’ll be ordering it toot-sweet.

Awesome!! Our first straight liner, I believe! What a cool looking kit. Thanks for joining us!!

[greg]

Oct 9, 2024 3:13:20 GMT -5 kyledehart5 said:

Oct 8, 2024 16:07:08 GMT -5 Whiterook said:

I’m a gettin’ a little nutty here! I’ve a bit of an automotive itch of late so, I am entering this in Group Build. MPC Bantam Blast Dragster 1:25 Scale  I’ve amassed a staggering three other auto-type kits and before I destroy those with my supreme lack of knowledge on shiny-painty-style finishes, I’ll go a little bananas with this kit first! I’ll be ordering it toot-sweet.

Awesome!! Our first straight liner, I believe! What a cool looking kit. Thanks for joining us!!

 Truly looking forward to following this one.

[paddy]

Can i join in with a Tamiya 1/12 Ferrari 312T 1975 please ?

[keavdog]

Oh heck ya! kyledehart5 will get you on the roster. Should be a fun build to watch.

[kyledehart5]

Oct 12, 2024 6:06:54 GMT -5 paddy said:

Can i join in with a Tamiya 1/12 Ferrari 312T 1975 please ?

fantastic!! Thanks for joining! I need to get the roster updated anyways. Go ahead and fire up a thread in the sub board whenever!! Or maybe you already have. I haven’t looked yet. 😂

[greg]

Oct 12, 2024 6:06:54 GMT -5 paddy said:

Can i join in with a Tamiya 1/12 Ferrari 312T 1975 please ?

Great, another Tamiya kit. Not familiar with this one, will be fun to watch.

[rlhart13]

I'd like to join the group build with this Tameo 1/43 Shadow DN5:

[keavdog]

Excellent! I look forward to following this build. Curious about 1/43 kits.
kyledehart5 will get you on the roster.
Welcome to the GB!

[kyledehart5]

Oct 13, 2024 17:18:43 GMT -5 rlhart13 said:

I'd like to join the group build with this Tameo 1/43 Shadow DN5:

Outstanding!! And even more cool in 1/43 scale!! Can’t wait to see this. I will get you added to the roster. I need to update it for sure as I’m a couple entries behind now!! Thanks for joining us both on the forum and our group build!