I’m going to throw this out and hope that I don’t get in too much trouble:
Personal opinion is that we should set a ‘finish’ date and if someone wants to start today, that would be OK with me. Some of us need a ‘break’, but other may be itching to get going. I’m not sure what the real purpose of a ‘start-date’ is so my recommendatoin is that if we set the completion date and then release it to the masses!
I won’t be starting for a couple of weeks, but it might be a little ‘motivation’ to hear of the progress other people are making.
I’m easy either way. Open to feedback.
M.
I agree with mkish. Let’s just set the finish date and leave the start date open.
So we’ve nixed the tool list and the start date.
The important thing is getting together and building a kit of a similiar subject and having fun. Finishing is optional. [;)]
OK,i’m new here, so i dont really understand how this community build works??? Can some one please explain??? Does everyone meet somewhere???
Ron
What is the goal,if there is one??? or is this a jam season???
Sounds like fun!!!
littlemoe:
The “meeting” is right here on the forum posting progress updates and discussing techniques. The goal is to have fun and learn from, or laugh at each other’s experiances.
Ooops, forgot some things
#1 Use MSRP, as actual cost will vary greatly.
#2 May 1st deadline with no start date would be good.
#3 1/20-1/32 scale.
#4 Kit parts only.
#5 Allow F1 as long as other criteria are met.
The CBP ‘started’ as an innocent challenge to build a kit with very few basic tools. The thought was that we often get sidelined by the technicalities of using our specialty tools. A few of us recalled the ‘good old days’ when we were kids and the excitement of putting a kit together. We didn’t have special tools then and it really was alot of fun! It started with a group of us challenging each other to build a common kit with only the most basic tools. We agreed that we would ‘discuss’ the project as we went along and send pictures as we progressed.
Well, we all learned something and I personally realized that I liked using the special tools and it was part of the fun for me. However, I think we all enjoyed building a common kit together. It was a good opportunity to share the different features of the various kits available, and to get advise from each other as we ran into problems.
So, onto kit #2 where we’re hoping to adjust the parameters based on what we learned from kit #1. It’s pretty simple really… it’s kinda like a theme month. We collectively pick a subject, then build it and share/compare the results. No competition, just fun. We have some basic guidelines/rules meant to keep the whole thing light and fun, rather than turn it into a competition.
So find a Ferrari kit, get building, and share some of your thoughts as you go along. If you have a digital camera, then take some pics as you go so we can see how it’s going. Who knows, there may be a stage of the kit that reminds you of a really funny story totally unrelated to the kit. That’s what the forum is for… sharing and having fun with whatever happens as you build the kit. Who knows, there might even be some technical discussion specifically related to the kits…
Dariencharlie offered up some webspace for the prior CBP and I have quite a bit of space and a high-speed connection available as well. If dariencharlie is unable to assist us, I’ll be glad to help out and post the progress pics that are available. I’ll await thoughts from dariencharlie and the group before posting an email address…
Enjoy!!
M.
Hey littlemoe, Welcome aboard. I’m relatively new here myself, but so far this has been a great site!!
So, has anyone else picked a kit yet? I picked up the Ferrari 360 Modena Spider kit but I’m still debating whether I want to build that one or one of my Testarossa kits. Has anyone built one of those Testarossa kits before? I don’t even know the kit # offhand (it’s all packed away right now) but it was a Revell (or it might still have been Monogram). Or maybe I’ll just jump in and try and build both. 
(WHAT am I saying, these “forum fumes” must be getting to me.)
No matter, I am looking forward to this project!
ok guys and gals, i’m hooked… I’mlooking for a kit on ebay as I type!!! So when do we start building??? Can i start as soon as I get the kit???
Yes I do have a digital camera… As matter of fact, i havn’t used a film camera in almost a year!!! That is my other hobbie, digital cameras!!!
Ron
Hey littlemoe.
You can start anytime and definitely post some pictures. We’d love to see some in-progress ones as well as the final product.
ok great!!! where and how do i post pictures??? I dont not havei site to post them…
Ron
littlemoe,
I have some webspace that we can use to post some pics. There’s also a topic somewhere else on the forum that tells you how to insert a pic into your message (it needs to be posted on a website first though.) If you email me your pic, I will put it on the web and send you the address so you can link to it if you want.
It might take me a couple of days to get it done since I’m going to be out of town for a few days soon…
M.
Hey there,
So I’ve finally decided on the Revell-Monogram 360 Modena Spider kit. I had dug out and looked at my old Testarossa kits (3 of them) but they were all molded in colored plastic so I decided to go with the new kit just to try and eliminate some possible painting headaches. Since I still consider myself a very inexperienced modeller I need to eliminate as many problem situations as I can.
We are actually heading out for the weekend so I won’t be starting anything until next week but that will give me some time to think about what color I want to paint it. A flame job would be awesome (I know I’m opening myself up for something there) but that is definitely beyond the scope of my limited abilities at this time. Maybe something like that Ford Purple, I don’t know, we’ll see.
I don’t have a digital camera myself, but I’m going to see if I can track one down to take some in-progress pictures and keep everyone up-to-date with how things are going.
Good Luck everyone and let’s have fun!!!
Ray
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Fade to Black…
Helloooo out there…
I decided to bring this topic back to the top. I’ve been sick this week so I still haven’t started but I hope to get going over the weekend maybe. Has anyone else started yet or is this going to turn into a ‘solo’ project for me?
Ray
Hey Ray, (that rhymes…)
I started on mine last night. I’ve chosen to build the Gunze Sangyo 250 GTO (low tech version). I found it on my shelf this week and realized it would be a good candidate for this project. There are several reviews of the ‘high-tech’ version of this kit, and apparently it’s pretty rare and expensive. The version I have is curbside, and all pieces are plastic (the other has metal components). I’m hoping I can get it done in time to enter in Bridgecon in early May.
I’ve done a crude build-up of the pieces to check out the ride height and overall fit. Generally, it’s got a few challenges. Here’s a few thoughts:
- the tires look crappy (kinda like balloon tires). I should get some replacements, but I think I’m gonna build it the way it is first, and if it turns out looking really nice, I can get some resin tires and put them on later. (Besides, for CBP I think we agreed to use out-of-box components/parts).
- the kit uses the same pieces as the ‘high tech’ kit (but just less of them). Therefore, there are lots of little mounting holes and other things that get left ‘open’, because the kit I have doesn’t provide those pieces. An example is the rear shocks: mounting spots for them, just not included in the kit. I’m gonna have to fill lots of little things like this.
- The body itself is really nice. The plastic is quite brittle, but has very few seam marks or imperfections. I was able to clean it up pretty quickly. (Hopefully first coat of primer will go on tonight…)
- The side vents (on the front fenders) are see through, and unfortunately you can see the pieces of the interior ‘tub’ through the vents when the kit is assembled. I don’t think the real thing would have looked this way, so I’m gonna have to find a way to block out the distraction. Need some more reference pics first, though.
- The kit glass is quite thick and not the best I’ve seen. I’m going to experiment with some clear sheet and see if I can make something that looks thinner/better.
- The wheels are molded in ‘chrome’ and look very well done to me. A little bit of a wash in the recesses of the ‘spokes’ and I think they’ll look really good.
- the only other thing is that the interior door panels have a large oblong ‘hole’ in them?? I’m not sure if this is the way the real thing is or not. More ref. pics required.
Haven’t determined the color yet, but my original hope was ‘yellow’. Unfortunately, I’m not sure whether or not they ever made a 250 GTO in yellow or not. I’ve seen some blue/yellow, black, and red (of course) ones in various ref. pics, but so far no yellow.
Will try to get some pics up shortly.
M.
Hey all !!!
I think we need to spice this subject up a bit, don’t you???
Any way, i went to my first modelling show today, it was great!!! And YES, I did buy more models!!!
So any way, i finallyfound a Ferrari Iliked… It’s a Tamiya 1/24 Ferrari Mythos By Pininfarina … It’s a really cool car!!!
I’ll have pics soon !!!
ok Mkish… I havea pic… know what??? Can i sent to ya???
Cool, things are starting to move here.
I’m going to try and get going on mine tonight. I popped the box and had a quick look at the kit. The once-over looked pretty good. The parts count is toward the lower end of the scale, 69, but that is not necessarily a bad thing. Less parts, hopefully means that it will be easier to complete within the month.
Anyway, it comes with a little bit of screen for the vents and inside the rollbars, which is a nice touch. The windshield, tires, and sprues were all bagged separately too, which I always appreciate. The detail all looks very clear and crisp and its molded in a nice white plastic. All in all, it looks like a very good kit. Well, I guess I better get building instead of hanging around here. I’ll keep y’all posted on my progress.
Ray