Louie
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Post by Louie on May 5, 2011 21:36:29 GMT -8
Hi Gang!! Well I thought I would start on my kit exchange entry. But I have no ideas on how to build it.  I would of never bought this kit in a thousand years. First it's a General Motors car, I'm not normally interested in them. I guess that's why we do the kit exchange so you get something you don't normally build. But the question still stands...How do I build it???!!! What style? Stock, Drag? 4X4? Mud bogger??? Junkyard wreck?? Anyone got any ideas? HELP!!!!  -Louie   |
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Post by Danno on May 6, 2011 1:05:01 GMT -8
Good question. I don't even know what I would do with it.
But you're right ~ that's the fun of the Kit Exchange ... being forced to build something you would not ordinarily build.
Some of my past Kit Exchange builds turned out to be fun and memorable ... my first NASCAR ... my first curbside foreign econobox ... my first 'tuner.'
Here's the NASCAR ~
Here's the econobox ~
Here's the 'tuner' ~
I probably would not have built any of them had it not been for the Kit Exchange. I'm glad I took the challenge.
Just stretch your imagination ... you'll come up with an unusual take on what would be an unusual subject for you. You'll be alright! 
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Post by moonmodler on May 6, 2011 6:40:53 GMT -8
I'm picturing an IROC Firebird. And Dan is right. Beyond competing for the monthly award, it is a personal challenge to make something interesting out of a kit you normally would not build. In the past I have used the kit exchange as a test bed to try some new modeling techniques. Think body sculpting, interior treatments, special paint techniques, photoetch, etc.
Bernie
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Post by FMW on May 6, 2011 7:48:42 GMT -8
For no sane reason I can think of, I pictured a late 50's style custom with a jacked-up rear end and slicks (rake) and a huge blower sticking out of the hood - almost a Daniels characature but not quite.
FMW
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Louie
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Post by Louie on May 6, 2011 17:55:13 GMT -8
Thanks guys I got some great ideas. I may have a direction now..-Louie
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Post by marty on May 6, 2011 20:43:23 GMT -8
Good question. I don't even know what I would do with it.
But you're right ~ that's the fun of the Kit Exchange ... being forced to build something you would not ordinarily build.
Some of my past Kit Exchange builds turned out to be fun and memorable ... my first NASCAR ... my first curbside foreign econobox ... my first 'tuner.'
Here's the NASCAR ~
Dan you didn't tell him how much money you put into your free NASCAR kit.................. |
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Post by Danno on May 6, 2011 20:56:59 GMT -8
Dan you didn't tell him how much money you put into your free NASCAR kit..................
Louie,
NASCAR Kit = Free.
Sudden addiction to NASCAR photoetch and aftermarket parts = About $200.
Resulting trophy = Priceless.  What can I say? |
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Post by marty on May 6, 2011 21:46:29 GMT -8
No he didn't, but I always thought it was a good story........  |
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Post by plastickits on May 7, 2011 5:45:21 GMT -8
Louie It is a challange too do a kit your not really intrested in! So have FUN with it do something totally different! Or like Bernie said try something you were wanting to try! HTH!! PK
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Louie
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Post by Louie on May 7, 2011 16:20:29 GMT -8
WOW!!! $200 bucks!! I was unsure if I should buy anything extra to build mine. I gues i don't feel so bad now!!! Just kiddin' Tanks for the help. -Louie
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Louie
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Post by Louie on May 7, 2011 20:02:32 GMT -8
I have started on it!!! I stripped the interior and found a roll cage left over from one of my Johan Maverick kits. Got some Headers and different wheels too. I think I have the decals and the paint job figured out, but not sure on color yet. Now the gears are turning!!! Sometimes it's like writer's block, you just don't know how to start, until someone kicks you in the head with an inspiration!! Thanks guys!! -Louie   |
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Louie
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Post by Louie on May 8, 2011 20:14:09 GMT -8
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Post by plastickits on May 9, 2011 5:24:16 GMT -8
Very Cool Louie!! PK
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Post by Danno on May 9, 2011 10:28:58 GMT -8
Whoa! 
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Post by marty on May 9, 2011 20:29:30 GMT -8
That's coming out really nice!!!
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I would of never bought this kit in a thousand years. First it's a General Motors car, I'm not normally interested in them. I guess that's why we do the kit exchange so you get something you don't normally build. But the question still stands...How do I build it???!!! What style? Stock, Drag? 4X4? Mud bogger??? Junkyard wreck?? Anyone got any ideas? HELP!!!! 
-Louie 
