D1fuN0 Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 (edited) Laaaadies and Gentlemen Gather round, gather round... Its time for those of us from the dark side of modelling to come to the fore, with a GB of magnanamous proportions! Yes, alone, we fight against the dragons with a mere toothpick , but together, we can nuke the buggers!!! A Civilian Motor Vehicle GB, is just the answer we need. You name it,we want it in here, as long as its a Civilian Vehicle Cars, Bikes, Trucks, Racing Cars, and yes, even buses (gasp) The aim is to bring ALL the dark side genre's together, for one big mega GB This is your chance chaps, you never see enough car, bike, truck, racecar GB's?, well this one is for EVERYONE! Any kind of Car, including Racing Cars, Any kind of Bike, including Racing Bikes, Trucks, Buses, you name it. As long as it is a Civilian Motor Vehicle, its welcome here. Somebody is bound to ask, what about civilianised military vehicles like trucks etc, as long at they are not in military colours, they are allowed (Wheeled Vehicles only) And someone is bound to ask as well, what about civilian aircraft??? What part of Motor Vehicle did you not understand? Very Simple guidelines - Cars, Bikes, Trucks, Buses, Race Cars of any description - No Miltary vehicles allowed unless they have been civilianised (for example, big Scammel trucks after the war) - Any kit, any medium, any scale from any era, and as much aftermarket stuff as you'd like. - The usual standard GB Rules will apply. I'll volunteer as Host, but I think we might need a Co host on this, have a feeling this might be a big one... We need the usual 30 bodies, to be put through for consideration for next year. The List, has been started 1) Mad Steve (Host) 2) hgbn 3) Caution Wake Turbulence 4) Black Knight 5) Milktrip 6) Paul J 7) Rob G 8) Dazdot 9) Cliff B 10) Doug Rogers 11) iJones 12) Bonhoff 13) Bootneck 14) Andy C 15) Mark 16) The Cameraman 17) Shermaniac 18) Chimpion 19) Richellis 20) Aimees Dad 21) Rich G 22) 06/24 GO FOR IT!!! Steve Edited March 24, 2015 by MAD STEVE 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D1fuN0 Posted February 12, 2015 Author Share Posted February 12, 2015 Annnnnd absolutely nobody interested ?... S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hgbn Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 (edited) Sign me up please. Been years since I built a car. I'll find something in my stash. Edited February 12, 2015 by hgbn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caution Wake Turbulence Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 I'm in. Andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hgbn Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 Considering to build something out of the ordinary. In my stash I have a 1958 Pontiac Bonneville, 1959 Ford Galaxy 500, these are complete resin kits, and a 1958 Ford Country Sedan which is also resin but is only provided with the upper body work, bumpers and lights, anything else has to be done yourself. I'm leaning towards the Country Sedan even though I fear to scratch a complete interior.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Knight Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 ~ I'm in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousDFB1 Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 I have a stalled emhar Bedford truck and even though it will hopefully be finished by the start of this GB (should it get through vothing), I have very much enjoyed working on it and it does make a nice change from building predominatly aircraft. It is also intresting to note that people say to me "You never have any GB's for car/truck/insert vehicle here modellers. When somebody tries to organise something it is disapointing to see limited support. Whether or not I build for this proposed GB I fully support it. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milktrip Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 Sign me up too please Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul J Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 Hm. Why not. Count me in. Will these do?: http://s1131.photobucket.com/user/Paul991/media/IMG_7229_zps11419922.jpg.html 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D1fuN0 Posted February 12, 2015 Author Share Posted February 12, 2015 Wow - Five up in one go, thanks guys Hm. Why not. Count me in. Will these do?: http://s1131.photobucket.com/user/Paul991/media/IMG_7229_zps11419922.jpg.html Yup - Nowt wrong with them... But what you going to do for the other 3 months and 29 days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D1fuN0 Posted February 12, 2015 Author Share Posted February 12, 2015 Considering to build something out of the ordinary. In my stash I have a 1958 Pontiac Bonneville, 1959 Ford Galaxy 500, these are complete resin kits, and a 1958 Ford Country Sedan which is also resin but is only provided with the upper body work, bumpers and lights, anything else has to be done yourself. I'm leaning towards the Country Sedan even though I fear to scratch a complete interior.. Hey Henrik Id go with the Country Sedan, but instead of scratchbuilding, you could use either the AMT 58 Hardtop, or at a push, the 58 Edsel for the interior 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Knight Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 Annnnnd absolutely nobody interested ?... S This didn't show in my un-read threads list until after hgbn posted this morning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul J Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 Wow - Five up in one go, thanks guys Yup - Nowt wrong with them... But what you going to do for the other 3 months and 29 days I'll find something. Got an Airfix Model T in original, type 2 header and poly bag, MG K3 and who knows what might come up in between time. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hgbn Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 (edited) Hey Henrik Id go with the Country Sedan, but instead of scratchbuilding, you could use either the AMT 58 Hardtop, or at a push, the 58 Edsel for the interior Ooooh now we're talking. Wasn't aware of these kits.. See how long it has been since I bought a Automobile kit... Gotta have that Edsel Edited February 12, 2015 by hgbn 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D1fuN0 Posted February 12, 2015 Author Share Posted February 12, 2015 Well Im stuck at what to build. Im probably going to hit two... Bike - (obviously), probably a Ducati 900ss.. (very likely to change) Car - Urrrm, contenders at the moment are the Tamiya Citroen 2cv Van, Revell Jagermeister VW van, the Revell Trabant or the Revell US Datsun BRE (very likely to change) However... By the time the GB hits the streets, The Ebbro DS19 will be out.. and the new Heller Citroen Van and the Tamiya Mercedes 300.... ARRRRRGGGGGHHHHHHHH! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hgbn Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 Also got a ancient powerhouse. http://www.modelroundup.com/v/vspfiles/photos/Mono-2305-2.jpg A 1932 Cadillac V16 This engine in real life must be creating a huge amount of torque Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Knight Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 The Caddy V16 was in that case actually V = valves x 16 and it couldn't pull the skin off a rice pudding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob G Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 Ooh, ooh, ooh, Mr Kotter, Mr Kotter! Put me in, please. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazdot Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 Go on then I have a couple in the stash Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hgbn Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 The Caddy V16 was in that case actually V = valves x 16 and it couldn't pull the skin off a rice pudding. No no we're talking cylinders not valves. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cadillac_V16_engineNot a huge amount of HP due to the low compression and RPM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CliffB Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 At last an excuse to build my Tamiya VW Karmann-Ghia Coupe. Sign me up please Steve! Cliff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Rogers Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 Yes ok, got a Tamiya R33 Skyline or a Williams FW14B in the stash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D1fuN0 Posted February 14, 2015 Author Share Posted February 14, 2015 Woohoo thanks Guys We are a third of the way through already... S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iJones Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 One more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hgbn Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 (edited) http://www.oldcarmanualproject.com/ For inspiration and for those interested in old cars in general http://www.oldcarbrochures.org/Canada/Ford-Canada/Meteor/1956-Meteor-Brochure-Cdn-Fr Random Canadian Ford http://www.oldcarbrochures.org/Canada/Ford-Canada/Meteor/1956-Meteor-Brochure-Cdn-Fr/1956-Meteor-Fr--10 One of my favorites... From an era where design was king and every car make with respect for them selves presented a new design each year. Like a good bottle of vintage red wine Edited February 15, 2015 by hgbn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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