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Strip, Track & Trail - Race Theme Group Build
bluebell914
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Pennsylvania, United States
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Posted: Monday, September 23, 2019 - 08:09 AM UTC
I'm in! Will likely do Ferrari this time. P4 or 512S.
AussieReg
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Posted: Sunday, September 29, 2019 - 10:22 AM UTC

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I will be in this one. A Ferrari F1 from the 60's if I get the McLaren finished.



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I'm in! Will likely do Ferrari this time. P4 or 512S.


Michael and Patrick, your pair of Ferraris takes us to 12 on the starting grid already, thanks for joining in!

I must say that I am really pleased to see the increase in "traffic" here on Automodeler (bad pun, sorry) and I am really enjoying the direction it is heading.

Cheers, D

Cosimodo
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Posted: Sunday, September 29, 2019 - 10:32 AM UTC

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I will be in this one. A Ferrari F1 from the 60's if I get the McLaren finished.



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I'm in! Will likely do Ferrari this time. P4 or 512S.


Michael and Patrick, your pair of Ferraris takes us to 12 on the starting grid already, thanks for joining in!

I must say that I am really pleased to see the increase in "traffic" here on Automodeler (bad pun, sorry) and I am really enjoying the direction it is heading.

Cheers, D



Lead by your Chevy revival Damian!! How many have you bought this year

Cheers
Michael
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Posted: Sunday, September 29, 2019 - 10:40 AM UTC

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Lead by your Chevy revival Damian!! How many have you bought this year

Cheers
Michael


I'm really not good with numbers Michael, at least that's what I keep telling myself while I'm trolling the FB Buy/Swap/Sell pages

I'm only one cog in a big wheel mate, all of the cogs keep it turning!

Cheers, D
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Posted: Sunday, October 06, 2019 - 04:32 PM UTC
With the Blue Oval Group Build in full swing already, we need to keep moving this one along for the follow-up in April next year. We all know how quickly the time passes by!

Recently I have picked up a kit I've long been searching for, and this will be my confirmed build for the "Strip, Track and Trail" Group Build.





The box has seen better days but it seems to have been stored dry and the decals appear good to go. This will be yet another first for me, full roll cage and strip setup, so I am looking forward to it.

Next step is to tidy up the Rules and Regs, which should be simple, and then Richard as our nominee for Group Build Leader can put in a submission to get us "live".

Cheers, D
Stickframe
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Posted: Sunday, October 06, 2019 - 04:37 PM UTC
That looks like a cool build...
tinbanger
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Ontario, Canada
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Posted: Monday, October 14, 2019 - 09:20 AM UTC
One from my stash:-



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Posted: Saturday, October 19, 2019 - 01:22 AM UTC
That's a very nice looking unit Richard, plus the Bowtie for added value!

It is the 4 million decals that scares me a bit with this race theme, most of the cars I do have a couple of licence plate decals, or none at all.

Cheers, D
tinbanger
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Posted: Saturday, October 19, 2019 - 09:23 AM UTC

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That's a very nice looking unit Richard, plus the Bowtie for added value!

It is the 4 million decals that scares me a bit with this race theme, most of the cars I do have a couple of licence plate decals, or none at all.

Cheers, D


Hi Damian
When I opened the box my first thought was how much can I paint to avoid decals!
Not going to build this in this GB, just posted stash photos to keep thread active.
AussieReg
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Posted: Saturday, October 19, 2019 - 01:33 PM UTC

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Not going to build this in this GB, just posted stash photos to keep thread active.


All good, I’m about to start doing the same thing, although I think there are only about 3 racing kits in my stash 🤔

Cheers, D
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Posted: Saturday, October 19, 2019 - 11:11 PM UTC
Inspiration image time, searching for some reference photos for my proposed build.






Nothing like a Nitrous Oxide backfire to light things up!


Cheers, D
2002hummer
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Ontario, Canada
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Posted: Sunday, October 20, 2019 - 06:27 AM UTC
I am in. I have a Duster Cop Car funny car kit, a Lotus Turbine car and a Lotus Super Seven. I hope to finish this Group Build. the last couple I did not finish. Lost interest in everything.
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Posted: Sunday, October 20, 2019 - 08:59 AM UTC

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I am in. I have a Duster Cop Car funny car kit, a Lotus Turbine car and a Lotus Super Seven. I hope to finish this Group Build. the last couple I did not finish. Lost interest in everything.


I've added your name to the list Darrell, that takes us to 13. Thanks for checking in, I hope we can rekindle your love for the hobby a bit here.

Cheers, D
Stickframe
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Posted: Sunday, October 20, 2019 - 10:56 AM UTC
Hi Damian,

Yes you can count me in too. I don’t know what I’ll build just yet. Sounds fun and looks like all sorts of great ideas for builds are in the works.

Cheers
Nick
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Posted: Sunday, October 20, 2019 - 11:28 AM UTC

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Hi Damian,
Yes you can count me in too. I don’t know what I’ll build just yet. Sounds fun and looks like all sorts of great ideas for builds are in the works. Cheers Nick


Nick, it just wouldn't be the same without your scratch building insanity mate! Thanks for checking in, takes us up to 14 now!

Cheers, D
AussieReg
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Posted: Wednesday, October 30, 2019 - 12:11 AM UTC
Motivation time, another kit in my stash plus some shots of the real vehicle.






jimb
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Posted: Wednesday, October 30, 2019 - 06:04 AM UTC
I'd really like to find one of those.

Jim
TacFireGuru
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Colorado, United States
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Posted: Friday, November 01, 2019 - 03:51 AM UTC
A racecar? Ohhh boy, I've never done one of those. All those decals. I dunno ya'll.

Okay, so I have my eye on ONE car that'd I seriously consider getting for this build. Just ONE. If I "win" it, I'm in. The nice thing is it's inexpensive - an old Revell NASCAR kit that would mean something to me after building it. Heck, I'd even put in in a case. Or the bin if it pisses me off enough! LOL!

Mike
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Posted: Thursday, November 07, 2019 - 12:28 AM UTC
Another week, another kit from the stash for inspiration.







Cheers, D
TacFireGuru
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Posted: Thursday, November 07, 2019 - 03:38 AM UTC
Once the Group Build is available to "join," I'm in. My ONE racecar is on the way.

I'll post a picture once it's here. I chose this one because I work for the company that sponsored this NASCAR ride.

Mike
AussieReg
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Posted: Thursday, November 07, 2019 - 04:09 PM UTC
Great to have you join us here Mike, looking forward to your "reveal" once the kit is delivered.

I have added your name to the list in the first post.

Cheers, D
2002hummer
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Posted: Thursday, November 07, 2019 - 06:48 PM UTC
Damian I have decided to go with the Tamiya Lotus Super Seven. Will post box and car pictures shortly.
tinbanger
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Posted: Monday, November 11, 2019 - 06:46 AM UTC
stash time!:-



TacFireGuru
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Posted: Friday, November 15, 2019 - 02:47 PM UTC
And.....the reveal. I've been working for this company for a bit better than two and a half years now (in my favorite department: Tools/Hardware). So, this is the kit I'll be building.



Mike
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