Rock an roll!!!!! Its time to get that kit out!

[Drakie]

good man! me too! :)

[Drakie]

still not started painting anything yet :eek:
Thy better get a shiffty on lad! ;) last submition is 7th of march :eek: but im sure ya can do it ;):p

[Fatguyz]

Thy better get a shiffty on lad! ;) last submition is 7th of march :eek: but im sure ya can do it ;):p

hand painted the final coat:confused:.....sanding and polishing:confused:......went to the loft to find some stuff and found my old badger air brush.....fat lot of good that is now:confused:......waiting for it to dry:confused:.....am i sad......NO........strategic plan to make it look good for photos so no problems:rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes::r olleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes:

FG:cool:

[Paul]

your all way ahead of me.....

but it has fenders now...gona get the nose cone and front fenders painted and finished tonight..and hopefully fitted on for the last time...then I have to tackle the body and fit the bubble top hinge!

[anglia-boy]

hi guys
loving everyones work

just a quick question, i have made two models:rolleyes: and i am wondering if i can add both of them in the comp or do i need to pick the one i think is the best

thanks
ethan

[Fatguyz]

hi guys
loving everyones work

just a quick question, i have made two models:rolleyes: and i am wondering if i can add both of them in the comp or do i need to pick the one i think is the best

thanks
ethan

make one a trailer queen with the other one towing it ;)

FG:cool:

[Paul]

I hate wet paint......don't even ask!!

[plumpcars]

In the interests of fairness everybody is able to enter one model.

[anglia-boy]

In the interests of fairness everybody is able to enter one model.


sounds fair to me

now i just need to pick a car to enter:confused: lol

[Paul]

I still hate wet paint.....just paint off a different part now

[pilgrim]

Is it today?

is it?

is it?

:o

[plumpcars]

It better not be....I'm struggling to finish in time![:O]

[scottie]

it better be up to the 6th march :eek::eek::D

[Drakie]

not yet,, 2days to go peeps!!!!!!!!! 1st March is soon looming!!!!!!!!
Then you have till the 7th March to get ya pics on for judging!

[Flathead Elmo]

Is there a restriction on the amount of pics entered?

[anglia-boy]

i think its 4 but i may be wrong

[pilgrim]

IS IT TODAY?:confused::confused:

:rolleyes:

the mists are clearing....

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v256/Morbius666/blurred.jpg

[plumpcars]

It will be 4 pics. I will post a new thread for entries in the main section on the 1st. Entries can be posted from 1st to 7th. All voting details will follow. I'm sure the 'silent majority' will be springing some great models upon us! As for me I'm way behind...:)

PLEASE NOTE: The photo entries thread will be purely for that....nothing else, no discussion. All discussion on the entries will happen in this thread.
ANY NON COMPLIANT POSTS WILL BE REMOVED.
This is purely to help with the judging. If people have to wade through pics and discussion then voting will become a real pain.
Thanks to the admin/mod team for helping with the organisation.

[Fatguyz]

this is going to the woire for me..........you'd have thought that not having work for the past few months would have seen me finished AGES ago......no.......so much to final attach. Wiggys model is still waiting final layer of paint and TOTAL assembly.............and with the swap meet this weekend anint gonna have much time to get owt done until monday:confused:........pressure...what pressure:D....cant wait to start seeing the photos

FG:cool:

[scottie]

this is going to the woire for me..........you'd have thought that not having work for the past few months would have seen me finished AGES ago......no.......so much to final attach. Wiggys model is still waiting final layer of paint and TOTAL assembly.............and with the swap meet this weekend anint gonna have much time to get owt done until monday:confused:........pressure...what pressure:D....cant wait to start seeing the photos

FG:cool:

ditto for me (apart from the swap meet bit):cool:

[Fatguyz]

ditto for me (apart from the swap meet bit):cool:

the body colour just hasnt happened......i knew i shouldnt have gone for yellow.......just been out and got some more paint.......colour change:eek:

WTF lol

FG:cool:

[Paul]

mine is painted but currently has a surface you could sand wood with!!!!

[Equipped28]

mines painted and slightly assembled i went off the east coast look and chopped it and ive just noshed it over with some grey primer along with red wires and im doing a close ish copy of this old low flyer car should be finished tomorrow hopefully :D

http://www.timetraveldvds.co.uk/gallery/SLYFIELD%201988/images/slyfield_1988_020.jpg (http://www.timetraveldvds.co.uk/gallery/SLYFIELD%201988/index.html)

[WB54]

mine is painted but currently has a surface you could sand wood with!!!!

got the same with the flake on mine

[Fatguyz]

just finished bare plasticing the body and grille shell.........got more dimples and pit holes than a badgers ar5e...........primered it to show up the more "larger" imperfections.........bit of filler here and there........sand.....reprofile the arches possibly........aint this fun :D

FG:cool:

[plumpcars]

Jase the only way I ever knew to paint a good yellow on plastic was to give it a perfect 'white' paint job first...then the yellow. White needs to be a pure bluish white rather than a creamy one.

[pilgrim]

lol, I'm imagining 'Bluearsed flies'!:D

[Fatguyz]

Jase the only way I ever knew to paint a good yellow on plastic was to give it a perfect 'white' paint job first...then the yellow. White needs to be a pure bluish white rather than a creamy one.

the first paint job was with a white primer........the major prob was that the paint just wouldnt dry properly and it was collecting....no matter how thinly it was applied........the body is now VERY rough but for photographic purposes it will do and the race decals will cover many of the imperfections.....its back in primer and the interior is flat white again and the final colour :rolleyes:....nothing special at all but now its blue:eek:

FG:cool:

[plumpcars]

Was the yellow an enamel or an acrylic?

[Fatguyz]

Was the yellow an enamel or an acrylic?

enamel....and that was the problem:mad::mad::mad::mad::mad:

FG:cool:

[WB54]

enamel....and that was the problem:mad::mad::mad::mad::mad:

FG:cool:

enamel ! jesus man what were you thinking ! I can grow a beard quicker than paint with it !

[Fatguyz]

enamel ! jesus man what were you thinking ! I can grow a beard quicker than paint with it !

I had always used it before...eons ago....had always got really good results....this yellow was BRIGHT and even though i dont like yellow it suited the car to a T....or is that a B :o.......we are talking a LOT of drying time here as well.....oh well......its primered again albeit with a scabby body......just got to be "creative" with the photos:o

FG:cool:

[Drakie]

Last Day Of The Build Off!!!!
Well for some of us :D:D:D:D Where has all the time gone!!!!!!:confused:
So Submissions tomorrow till the 7th and then,,,,, Winners Take All!!!!!!
You must be on the final push now if you ain't finished so all I have to say is,
GOOD LUCK EVERYONE!!!!!!

[scottie]

im gonna start painting tonight :eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::confused::confused:

[Drakie]

im gonna start painting tonight :eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::confused::confused:
You have till the 7th to get it in there for judging mate but if its ya first coat :eek::eek: better hurry up :D:D

[pilgrim]

Pics just uploaded to the web. Im primed.

whereas some of you lot are just primered.:D

[Drakie]

Pics just uploaded to the web. Im primed.

whereas some of you lot are just primered.:D
:D:D i knew someone would say that!:D
yep im all uploaded an ready but i made sure i locked the folder so noone can sneek a peek :D;)

[pilgrim]

give us a look Drakie!

I'll show you mine if you show me yours.:eek:

[billsmut]

mines all done :D

hasnt quiet turned out how i wanted it to look :mad:... last bits of glue drying then its photo time!!!!!

so u can see the mess i created

[plumpcars]

http://www.nsra.org.uk/newforum/showthread.php?p=200042#post200042

The photo submission thread is now up until the 8th in the main rodding discussion section.
Have fun!:)

[scottie]

wasnt someone gonna give us tips on taking decent photos?

[plumpcars]

wasnt someone gonna give us tips on taking decent photos?

I'll need any help I can get.[:O]

[pilgrim]

wasnt someone gonna give us tips on taking decent photos?

I was thinking about that yesterday. Seems they've forgotten!:confused::(

still.

[Drakie]

well,,,, mine is on the thread for judging now so i dont expext to win lol

[Drakie]

use the macro setting on taking pictures it will have a logo of a little flower on there and for the best lighting take it outside but pick some where of a good background, grass, tarmac, or put it on a table outside, decking that sort of thing.

[plumpcars]

Hey Pilgrim that is the absolute ******ks! Excellent job on both the concept and modelling. Pics are just superb as well.
Thanks for really entering into the spirit of things.:):)

[pilgrim]

Hey Pilgrim that is the absolute ******ks! Excellent job on both the concept and modelling. Pics are just superb as well.
Thanks for really entering into the spirit of things.:):)

Cheers plumpcars! I was chuffed with the way the pics came out meself!


here's some build up pics..

donor car for engine, wheels and fuel tank.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v256/Morbius666/32%20ford%20NSRA/2008_121032Ford0026.jpg

first paint,

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v256/Morbius666/32%20ford%20NSRA/2009_01020085.jpg

then decided on bobbed fenders and refinished roof chop.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v256/Morbius666/32%20ford%20NSRA/2009_01020096.jpg

first mock up,

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v256/Morbius666/32%20ford%20NSRA/2009_01020116.jpg

Final paint, or so I thought, It wasnt low emough so the fenders had to go, the engine wouldnt fit, as the hood kept it short, so it all came off. I then sectioned the rad again.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v256/Morbius666/32%20ford%20NSRA/2009_01050026.jpg

blown Buick

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v256/Morbius666/32%20ford%20NSRA/2009_01090033.jpg

nearly there!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v256/Morbius666/32%20ford%20NSRA/2009_02010011.jpg

[Fatguyz]

the swap meet and the "bad paint job" :mad: totally blew ANY chance of the 32 getting finished by Saturday............it is now repainted and just needs all the bits putting back in place that had to get removed.....probably get the pics up on Wednesday now....with all the time i've had i cannot believe that i missed the deadline.....ho hum [xx(]......pic below.....in the final stages of re-assembly and no its not black and theres no time to re-paint the cage and carbs

FG:cool:

[pilgrim]

the swap meet and the "bad paint job" :mad: totally blew ANY chance of the 32 getting finished by Saturday............it is now repainted and just needs all the bits putting back in place that had to get removed.....probably get the pics up on Wednesday now....with all the time i've had i cannot believe that i missed the deadline.....ho hum [xx(]......pic below.....in the final stages of re-assembly and no its not black and theres no time to re-paint the cage and carbs

FG:cool:
Oh do get a move on!:rolleyes:

:D

[Fatguyz]

Oh do get a move on!:rolleyes:

:D

im going as fast as i can :eek:

FG:cool:

[Paul]

well what can I say.....I really do hate paint sometimes...
the car was a fantastic emerald green candy.only needed flatting and a polish....so flatted it got all the brush stokes out and it looked ...well ****e...the candy just looked full of brush strokes and was all over the shop....it's now white and just needs the finishing touches

[Fatguyz]

well what can I say.....I really do hate paint sometimes...
the car was a fantastic emerald green candy.only needed flatting and a polish....so flatted it got all the brush stokes out and it looked ...well ****e...the candy just looked full of brush strokes and was all over the shop....it's now white and just needs the finishing touches

you're loving every minute of it ;)

FG:cool:

[Drakie]

the swap meet and the "bad paint job" :mad: totally blew ANY chance of the 32 getting finished by Saturday............it is now repainted and just needs all the bits putting back in place that had to get removed.....probably get the pics up on Wednesday now....with all the time i've had i cannot believe that i missed the deadline.....ho hum [xx(]......pic below.....in the final stages of re-assembly and no its not black and theres no time to re-paint the cage and carbs

FG:cool:
Jason as long as ya pics go on before the 7th,,,,,,,, it dont mean a thing!

[billsmut]

mines Up :D:D whooooo

[Fatguyz]

mines Up :D:D whooooo

liking that very much:)

FG:cool:

[billsmut]

cheers!!!

[rem]

Hmmm, well I volunteered for a week-and-a-bit in Chicago for work which kind of screwed up my plans (but was worth my sacrifice...). If I can stay awake I'll still try and get my currently unfinished project done and photo'd for the weekend. :(

[jsf55]

Nice work Bill :)

[cossie pop]

would like to congratulate every one that has taken part not just in the models but the thread aswell has made a damb good read no bikerin and some nice work good luck to all
adie

[Drakie]

so far im loving every entry!!!! so much hard work has been done by all!!!! what a fantastic time i have had doing this and its down to every single one of you for all your hard work and effort to do this build off,,,,,, thankyou every single one of you, now get em finished an get them pics on i want to see more of em!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
martin.

[scottie]

well thats my chassis painted :cool:


some very nice models up so far

[beatermat]

love the photos entered soo far, each one looks real cool. i was hoping to have my pics up by now but a drunken accident sat nite broke my front axle:eek: so have had a few things to fix. il be done by the weekend so il say im gonna be fasionably late but still b4 the final deadline:D.

[Fatguyz]

seeing the excellent finished pics so far has really given me that final bit of inspiration to GET IT DONE....TODAY.......the past two days has seen me do the longest stretches of actually doning stuff....yesterday 2 hours and today, so far about an hour.......sooooooo nearly finished and i've already cut a few corners which look 5hite in the pics but will have to do.........and the colour of the roll cage is pi55ing me off cos it suited when the body was yellow.........and then hopefully some sunshine tomorrow for the final pics

FG:cool:

[WB54]

well done to those who've managed to finish them, I had other stuff I wanted to do on mine but would have needed another few weeks work, can always add more to it when I fancy. Did also build a trailer for it which just need the hubs and hitch making but alas time beat me again

[Fatguyz]

well done to those who've managed to finish them, I had other stuff I wanted to do on mine but would have needed another few weeks work, can always add more to it when I fancy. Did also build a trailer for it which just need the hubs and hitch making but alas time beat me again

Phil,

the model looks incredible......but i did get a "sense" that it was "unfinished".....my trailer and " the d word" (scenery), have gone by the wayside and the sunny weather that i was hoping for so that i could do the pics has somewhat vanished..................this model will et pulled apart and rebuilt probably....either way, its been a laugh:D

FG:cool:

[crumble]

so when can we see all the finished pictures of the cars?

[Fatguyz]

so when can we see all the finished pictures of the cars?

On here John....its slipped back a few pages waiting for the rest of us to finish and post pics

http://www.nsra.org.uk/newforum/showthread.php?t=23641

FG:cool:

[Paul]

got some shiney paint on it tonight...it's gona dry overnight then final assembly.....may even be on the site

[Drakie]

only 3 days left to get your models in for judging!!!! EEEKK!!!! where did all the time go! hope to see some more on soon really enjoying looking at all of em, in my book every one of em are winners!

[scottie]

im getting there, painted the chassis, was doing the engine this morning and snapped of the rear wheel :eek:

[surfmonkey]

mines done (again)...just waiting for the running boards to dry...so far they`ve gone from white to black, back to white and now back to black again...just gotta do some photos now

[Drakie]

was soing the engine this morning and snapped of the rear wheel :eek:
OH thats not good mate,,,,,,:eek:

[Drakie]

mines done (again)...just waiting for the running boards to dry...so far they`ve gone from white to black, back to white and now back to black again...just gotta do some photos now
Looking forward to seeing it Tim!;)

[beatermat]

well iv finished sooner than i thought and iv just added my pics for judging. its been over a decade since i made a model and iv really enjoyed it, so much il do some more real soon. mythanks go to all persons involved and i look forward to seeing ALL the finished models. now i should really go and do some work to the "real" project car lol.
regards mat

[Fatguyz]

im getting there, painted the chassis, was soing the engine this morning and snapped of the rear wheel :eek:

10 deep breaths.....go for a cup of coffee....then start again............no photos today and im losing the day tomorrow....going on a wee trip:rolleyes:....so its going down to the wire

FG:cool:

PS....by the way mat...nice model....cool overall ideas there.

FG

[prostreet70gto]

LOL just read that this thread was about models and cars. BLOND MOMENT as its models of cars by the sound of things....:D

Edit:- moved here as the other thread is for PICTURES only :)

There are some fantastic models on here. It kinda tells me you guys have way too much time on your hands...lol. Great pics and great little cars ...love it:)

[surfmonkey]

thats mine finished

[Fatguyz]

thats mine finished

Mark and Tim......loving them models.......must glue faster must glue faster lol

FG:cool:

[jsf55]

Excellent work guys, i see mark as got his photos up for the first time :eek:

[plumpcars]

I can't get my photos right? Inside I get flash and it burns the pics out. Outdoors I seem to lose something and still getting flash as it's a dull day. Should I make a white 'box' to take the pics in?
And...How the hell do you take an interior pic? I tried to get the skull shifter but it just disappears into the seats.

http://i485.photobucket.com/albums/rr211/Plumpcars/P3040050.jpg

http://i485.photobucket.com/albums/rr211/Plumpcars/P3040052.jpg

http://i485.photobucket.com/albums/rr211/Plumpcars/int2.jpg

http://i485.photobucket.com/albums/rr211/Plumpcars/out.jpg

http://i485.photobucket.com/albums/rr211/Plumpcars/P3040044.jpg

[jsf55]

What camera is it? does it have a p/m setting?

[Fatguyz]

thats cool Steve....like the look.....i reckon its harder to get a aged apint look than it is to get a nice shiny one....i dont know.....never tried it

FG:cool:

[plumpcars]

There's been some really fantastic modelling and ideas. Thanks to everybody for joining in the fun and it looks like next year is on for another one!
The prizes for this year are really superb and I can see that it's going to be hard to judge between them as the quality and thought is to such a high standard. Happy days.:):):)

[Strange Mark]

I,m done. Pics are on, thanks for the advise with that john :). Theres some really nice ones coming out of the woodwork now. Whens the next one start ? Need a bit of notice though to brush up my skills on building and photography :confused::confused::confused:

[plumpcars]

What camera is it? does it have a p/m setting?

It's an Olympus about 5 yrs old. Twas good in it's day! Not sure about what a p/m button is?

[Fatguyz]

It's an Olympus about 5 yrs old. Twas good in it's day! Not sure about what a p/m button is?

being an ex-mod....i'd have thought that you knew what a PM button was for:p

FG:cool:

[jsf55]

I got a kodak z885, does video aswell :) well worth the money, on the top there's a rotary switch, on mine it has pictures for video,scn, smart scene,p/m and hi iso settings, i found in the scn screen several diffrent settings and the flower picture ...bingo your done ! anything like that with yours?

[plumpcars]

Yeah I used the flower button but the problem seems to be the flash kicking in. I'm studying the book now to see how to avoid it! Probably need help from my daughter!
Jase ...I've forgotten all my moderator skills now:D

[Brizey]

What camera is it? does it have a p/m setting?
Does that mean you can only use it in the afternoon:D...

[jsf55]

Weird .... i've just had a PM from steve's camera :eek: ... lol

[Drakie]

Weird .... i've just had a PM from steve's camera :eek: ... lol
did it say HELP!:D

[Happydaze]

I've had a look at the pics on the pics thread an i'm completely blown away :D - you guys ought to get out more ;).

But whiile i've been sitting around not doing much but hating myself for not getting out into the garage you've been doing this stuff. Cool.

Neat competition :cool:

Chris

[farncombe pop]

Good news and bad news!

First the bad news, due to my kits taking six weeks, yes six weeks!! to get here from the states and my rod build going full steam i'm having to drop out :(:(

but the good news, the SSR prize offer is now here :) last years and the all new [ well smart ] 2009 wheelsday T shirts,:cool:

good luck to all of you, i'm following your models with great interest.

[scottie]

got the body painted tonight, in front of the gas fire in the garage, not the best but ive left it too late now, might even have my pics up this time tomorrow at this rate :p


the next time im gonna do better :cool:

[scottie]

out of interest is there a forum user with a real 3 window 32 ?

just remembered the good looking fully fendered gold one, pity no one built a copy

[jsf55]

Do we have to have these road legal ? taxed and moted? sva? biva? :D

[Paul]

finished it tonight...even got head lights and licence plate on..the paint's not up to much as the clear has wrinkled the decals but as it's the second paint job I messed up it's gona have to do...pics on tomorrow night

[sk8erdave]

i'll be posting pics as soon as possible, but i have a question.

what is classed as a novice build, because to be honest, theres some pretty damn good "novice" builds so far.

[plumpcars]

David, Novice is done on a trust basis. It's for people that have either never built a model or maybe built one or two when they were young(Many years back)
Example: My last car model was in the seventies but I did dabble with some modelling of other sorts, model railway and slot car, in the eighties so don't consider myself a novice.

If Drakie and I see any that look like a blatant misuse of that trust then we may have to send the boys round...

[Drakie]

I have noticed a few saying
NOVICE, MODIFIED,
As you are only meant to enter into 1 class if you could have a think of what one you want to enter and change it to the one you want to enter it into please.
NOVICE OR MODIFIED as it would be unfair to others if they have entered in one class and you have entered into 2, i understand why you have put both but the NOVICE covers BOX BUILD & MODIFIED within the novice class.
Thanks.

[scottie]

so if you put novice you are only enetered in the novice class if you dont you are only in the modified class (apart from best overall and best paint)

im just about to take my pics :D

[pilgrim]

Now Ive seen the competition, can I change my status to 'Novice' please? Ive changed my mind and Ive never made any models before in my life.


honest.:rolleyes:

[scottie]

ive made plenty, got several shelves full but havnt made one for over 5 years, this is the first one i have put any engine wires etc on, hell i even just took the firs pics and realised i didnt have the headers on :p

old novice ??

[pauline als diner]

still finishing it off lost track of time the last month with all the hospital appoments

hoping to have her finished tomorrow and put the pics up

[plumpcars]

Now Ive seen the competition, can I change my status to 'Novice' please? Ive changed my mind and Ive never made any models before in my life.


honest.:rolleyes:

I believe ya!:)

[Glyn]

I'm really gonna have to work to get it finished! Oh well, looks like i'm not going to get any sleep tonight!

[scottie]

spent 4 hrs this morning finishing off :D

pics now up :eek:

[anglia-boy]

nice model scottie

not many cars up yet two days left

good luck to all

Ethan:D

[billsmut]

theres some good models up there...
i couldnt wire my engine i tryed for days and gave up

fair play to any one that has:D:D

[rem]

nice model scottie

not many cars up yet two days left

good luck to all

Ethan:D

We've got 'til midnight Saturday, haven't we? I haven't given up...yet.

[Nutrocker]

I have to wait till Saturday to take the pics in daylight. The colour on mine looks wrong under the lights.

There's some good builds there, well done to all who have posted so far.

[plumpcars]

I'll be closing the entry thread when I get up on Sunday morning. Not sure exactly what time yet!
I was just going to post up how diverse the entries are appearing when 35Coupe put his on and made that statement way more relevant. Radical thinking!
Thanks again to you all for really entering into the spirit of this. The quality and thinking of all is way up there. I'd like to build a real version of Brizey's!
Looking forward to next winter already.:)

[billsmut]

CHRIST!!!!, Raygunner is crazy

[Paul]

CHRIST!!!!, Raygunner is crazy

sorry but I am a freak!!!

yep finally got it done....after making a massive mess of the body and then the paint and having cut the modifications off and start again and then having to start the paint again after the green candy (ok it was Su's nail varnish!!) looked like it was painted with a yard broom...it don't look half bad....even if I am a freak!!...the paint is now white primer with a clear over it with some decals on and more clear..that's all

[Brizey]

I'd like to build a real version of Brizey's!

Actually, my car IS the real thing, it`s just made to look like a model. Damn, sussed. :( :D
Glad you like it Steve.
There`s some realy nice models being built out there, excellent work guys.

[Hot Rod Widow]

There`s some realy nice models being built out there, excellent work guys.[/quote]


Totally agree, when this is over I will have no pictures to look at, will have to learn my ABC to read the words of the other threads, or maybe I wont bother ......:D

[plumpcars]

Superb detail on that flattie Kustom54! Like that a lot...:)

[Russ]

i have to say that the model attempts i`ve made in the past would need a section called novice unfinished cause even the one or two i built were finished they only looked half done comared to these offerings , excellent quality and detail on every one, i`m just disapointed more didn`t take part as i had thought going by the initial hype of the thread there was going to be about 50-70 ,
Russ

[plumpcars]

Russ our original entry list was up to 50ish.

[Russ]

Russ our original entry list was up to 50ish.
wonder if another week to get them finished would help them

[40Stude]

Actually, my car IS the real thing, it`s just made to look like a model. Damn, sussed. :( :D


Let's see now Brian, change the colour to orange, tint the windows to match and lose the whitewalls and I think I'm looking at Bob Rothenberg's (sp?) race coupe that actually never was? Whether that was the inspiration or not, that model is the mutt's nutts. :)

[Fatguyz]

some superb models appearing now:eek::D..............pics should be posted in the next couple of hours......."unfinished" modified for me and "unfinished" stock from Wiggy.....when this is all finished WTF are we gonna do???????......oh yeah, i remember, the pickup in the garage :p

FG:cool:

[Fatguyz]

well thats it.......pics posted. I've still gotta paint the hose connectors, fit the interior panels and paint some more details on the engine..............**** it....i'm all modelled out. Wiggys just putting the finishing touches to hers.

This has been a huge laugh and some of the models so far are just soooooo good.

Can't wait to do it all again.

FG:cool:

[jsf55]

Nice work Jas, nice story too :D

[Fatguyz]

Nice work Jas, nice story too :D

funnily enough, the story IS true....honest:o

FG:cool:

[rem]

Phew! Still needs some detailing and finishing off but that can wait for a rainy day - some of that paint is still wet.


There are some stunning models on there - are we voting for a 1-2-3, as I doubt I could pick out just one?

[pilgrim]

Best fun Ive had in ages.:D

[Drakie]

some amazing builds here!!! thankyou all for taking part of it!!!!!!!!!!! time is nearly up to get em on there finished or not! i would be sticking it on!

But thankyou all its been a blast it really has,,, but the fun for this maynot be over yet! watch this space as there maybe a surprise to come yet!!!!!


Oh yes plans are afoot for something and all you have to do is wait!

but not till the comp is over,,,, you can badger all you want but the second installment of this will be reviled after the fat lady sings on this stage!!!!

[plumpcars]

:)Right...I'll have my coffee and corn flakes and then I'll close the entries and post up voting details. If you need to get your photos up you have only a short time.
Little disapointed that we only have half of the entries but very impressed with the quality and imagination of those that have entered. As Drakie said a big thanks to all of you for taking the trouble and a huge thanks to the moderator (IanT) who will be counting votes.
It's been a laugh...

[Fatguyz]

i've just looked through all the models again and....damn....every single one of them has got something (or many things) thats just so good.......goes to show that no 32s are the same:o..........i take it we can vote can't we Steve????.

FG:cool:

[scottie]

well thats it for another year, back to the garage i suppose :eek:

[plumpcars]

Everybody can vote!
It's really hard to pick winners though...:)

[WB54]

Well done to all taking part. Because of this contest I'm gonna be building myself a proper display case and fill it this year with all my "to do" peojects, thanks for the kick up the arse in getting back to something I really enjoy doing.

[Brizey]

Let's see now Brian, change the colour to orange, tint the windows to match and lose the whitewalls and I think I'm looking at Bob Rothenberg's (sp?) race coupe that actually never was? Whether that was the inspiration or not, that model is the mutt's nutts. :)
Thanks for the comments Al, but there was no inspiration, I just build `em the way I would the real thing, by deciding what I want and then building it that way...:cool:

[Glyn]

Congrats to all who took part, great effort from everyone. Thanks to drakie and plumpcars for organising as well, it's great fun although trying at times! (I finished frday night and then deropped it down the stairs!)

I was suprised to not have seen more 'nearly there' models though?

Anyways, thanks again. Glyn

[35coupe]

good on everyone who took part, its been a lot o fun. Choosing just one for every category is a PITA, to me there all worthy winners.

like wb54 its been a kick into getting back into something i used to enjoy years back

Drakie - you'll have a PM when i get back home this afternoon sunshine

cheers
si

[pilgrim]

My votes are cast, well done all!

lol @ the 'novice' catagory though! :confused::D

[Russ]

yep best of luc to everyone, it`s going to be really hard but i think i mighta made up my mind
Russ

[scottie]

Well done to all taking part. Because of this contest I'm gonna be building myself a proper display case and fill it this year with all my "to do" peojects, thanks for the kick up the arse in getting back to something I really enjoy doing.


yep a good display case is a good thing as its not rust thats the problem its dust :eek:

[plumpcars]

I just wonder why so many did not complete the contest? Less than half made it through to the end. Sometimes life gets in the way but is there anything that we should do differently next time? I know that getting the kit was a problem so next time would be made easier in that respect but what else could be better? More time maybe?

[Russ]

thats my votes cast, and after going through them time an time again i`m kinda glad there wern`t more entrants it woulda been a mare, lol. Anyway good luck to all who took part, i can see this taking off an i might even have a go myself next time
Russ

[rem]

I just wonder why so many did not complete the contest? Less than half made it through to the end. Sometimes life gets in the way but is there anything that we should do differently next time? I know that getting the kit was a problem so next time would be made easier in that respect but what else could be better? More time maybe?

Steve, it's a far better completion rate than for real cars! Maybe two months is not long enough? I know I lost nearly a fortnight towards the end because of working away, and ended up still working on it well into Saturday night - this has had to be fitted in with everything else so is not something everyone can work at every night. Maybe start next (this?) year's at the beginning of December so the Christmas break can be made use of, but still have the end of Feb finish.

[Nutrocker]

I just wonder why so many did not complete the contest? Less than half made it through to the end. Sometimes life gets in the way but is there anything that we should do differently next time? I know that getting the kit was a problem so next time would be made easier in that respect but what else could be better? More time maybe?

My only take on the comp and why only half finished is that once a couple of the really goods ones were posted I felt like not posting my effort. Maybe some thought the competion was too high and their cars were not up to standard. Also you will always have a few drop out due to other comitments and personal issues that crop up along the way.

Just my thoughts on what has been a great idea and a joy to be part of, and it's been years since I built a model and enjoyed it.....Thanks to all.

Pete

[plumpcars]

Pete yours is superb...it would have been a loss not to have seen it.
I understand about life getting in the way though. I've had a couple of major dramas in recent weeks and if I had not been an organiser I may have dropped out.

[farncombe pop]

Just an idea, next time have a late summer build to keep it away from christmas, and next time i will not rely on getting my kit from the states!

[Drakie]

Next time the length of time for the build off will be longer so no worry's there, but as for people not posting builds up cos of the ones that have been posted i would have put it up anyway, like building a real car every one of them have brought something new to the table so would of yours. Mine nearly didnt get built at all due to life problems i nearly gave the kit away in the first week of the comp! glad i didnt tho!

[beatermat]

finally iv decided and have cast my votes. imho voting was the hardest part of the whole comp as each model had its own unique style and all are amazing. good luck to all and i look forward to the next time.
regards mat

[Fatguyz]

votes cast.................that was way to difficult. EVERY single model had something that caught the eye.

Hope we can see them all together in one place sometime :)

FG:cool:

[Drakie]

I aint voted yet i will be taking my time to cast my votes! :)
not that i can do anything else there all amazing bits of kit!

Voting done!!!! that was easy!!!!!! NOT!!!!

[Drakie]

Hope we can see them all together in one place sometime :)

FG:cool:
Jason,
Im working on that,, ;) keep your eye on the hotrod art bit, new posts to be reveled soon!

[englishedsel]

Was Voting in this contest hard or what...:)

A big congratilations to all who entered, the level of workmanship and ideas is fantastic.:eek::D
The hardest and most entered into is the modified section and what a pig to vote for. All I can say is "to those that have entered this section please don't be disheartened if you do not place in the prizes" if it was up to me then you all would win something.

So when's the next one? and what is it going to be. How about a
"Rod V Kustom Build Off" no specific kit just whatever you feel like building:)

[anglia-boy]

All I can say is "to those that have entered this section please don't be disheartened if you do not place in the prizes" if it was up to me then you all would win something.

as much as i would love to win something:rolleyes:, i think this fab comp and some great people is just what i needed

i love everyones work, and just shows how many styles a 32 3window works with:cool:

so whats the next build, im hooked on this now i have just finished off a 33 willys gasser and i am ordering a model t, 32 roadster, ford pop and 29 model a pickup next week :rolleyes:

[WB54]

maybe next time we can have a primer or unfinished prize ? how many people started and maybe didn't finish in time ? I personnaly prefer to see unfinsihed cars and models and the work that goes into them and at least an original idea or amount of work would be rewarded with a prize even if the deadline wasn't met.

For the next build off, I'm proposing, either fat fenders, tri chevies, drag v salt, and as has been said kustom v rods.

[Drakie]

Some good ideas coming out for the next build off, I think a plan is forming for the next one but as you may understand we want to just finish this one off before we start the next :D
Keep the ideas coming in as we want to run the next to be more open and a longer time span but thats all we have sorted out so far ;) this one was a bit rushed as in we didnt have much time to sort everything out but for the first one i think it has been fantastic!!! so with more time for us to sort the next one it wont be a rush and i think will run for 4 months for the next one giving everyone time to finish and if not finished put the wheels on and enter it anyway!!!;)

[Paul]

just gone to vote....how do I do that??? yes I am thick as well as lazy!!

[Fatguyz]

just gone to vote....how do I do that??? yes I am thick as well as lazy!!

OK guys that's it I'm afraid. If you've just finished and hoped to get it uploaded before I got up this morning then you'd better pm me!
It's time to vote so read carefully.
Voting is from now until next Sunday morning when the count will be closed.
This is what you need to do:

Please send an e mail to: votes@nsra.org.uk

In the title write 'model votes'.

On it you need to write the following headings and then put your choice alongside:

Best box build:
Best modified:
Best novice:
Best paint:
Best overall:

Please keep the headings in that order and do not write anything else on the e mail.
We now have enough prizes to extend the places for best overall so that will be done within the count up.
Please do not vote for your own model! (I know you wouldn't:))
If you wish to ask the builders any questions please do so on the build thread:

Subjects in the main forum as well.

FG:cool:

[pauline als diner]

maybe next time we can have a primer or unfinished prize ? how many people started and maybe didn't finish in time ? I personnaly prefer to see unfinsihed cars and models and the work that goes into them and at least an original idea or amount of work would be rewarded with a prize even if the deadline wasn't met.

For the next build off, I'm proposing, either fat fenders, tri chevies, drag v salt, and as has been said kustom v rods.

i think so to never got mine finshed got stuck with spraying the body did every thing else have left it with somkeEm to spray it for me:o i diod not want to muck it up had planed to finish it off a couple of weeks ago after crondall but was worn out.

they all look good love all the work what people have done

[Drakie]

i think so to never got mine finshed got stuck with spraying the body did every thing else have left it with somkeEm to spray it for me:o i diod not want to muck it up had planed to finish it off a couple of weeks ago after crondall but was worn out.

they all look good love all the work what people have done
bring it to the supernationals and let us see it all done and dusted ;)

[rem]

Damn, that voting was hard! Not like a general or local election when you just tick "None of the above"!


Some suggestions for (extra) classes next time:

Best diorama
Best engine

And maybe a 'Radical' to help separate all the modifieds?

Whatever, it was great fun, and prompted me to try and finish that heavy chopped '36 Coupe I started two or three years ago!

[pilgrim]

Some suggestions for (extra) classes next time:

Best diorama


Best Diorama?:eek: Wasnt this a model competition?:D
How about 'Best Photography'?:cool:

[pauline als diner]

bring it to the supernationals and let us see it all done and dusted ;)

hoping to get there if i have got the victor back on the road and can still get behind the wheel. will bring it hoping to get it finished soon got the other kit to do has well

[SmokeEm]

i think so to never got mine finshed got stuck with spraying the body did every thing else have left it with somkeEm to spray it for me:o i diod not want to muck it up had planed to finish it off a couple of weeks ago after crondall but was worn out.

they all look good love all the work what people have done

I'll get it painted over the next week or so & then she can finish the build & put pic's up :cool:

[plumpcars]

As of Tuesday mid day we have had 21 votes cast!:( Is there a reason why people do not feel like voting? I have had so many positive comments about this contest yet out of a 'readership' of thousands only 21 votes so far. Is it the lack of interest in the models or just a general apathy?

[Fatguyz]

As of Tuesday mid day we have had 21 votes cast!:( Is there a reason why people do not feel like voting? I have had so many positive comments about this contest yet out of a 'readership' of thousands only 21 votes so far. Is it the lack of interest in the models or just a general apathy?

just one of them things Steve......maybe if it was allowed to be a "sticky" topic in the main forum for a few days it would see a few more :o

FG:cool:

[plumpcars]

Stickies don't get seen by many Jase as they don't show on a 'new post' search I believe.
We are bumping the thread twice daily to keep it near the top.

[WB54]

thats disappointing, less people voting than have taken part ! maybe some feel it doesn't have a place on here, but I feel differently

I was gutted when Richard Nichols canned Small Talk from Street Machine, was very much part of the scene for me as a kid and a big part of the reason why I went to the Supernationals for the first time when I was 15.

[pilgrim]

How about one of the mods EMAILING a gentle reminder to all members?:confused:;)

[IanT]

To make voting easier, compiled entry photos, plus a new voting form, are now available on this new thread (http://www.nsra.org.uk/newforum/showthread.php?t=24365)