Ron Hamilton Posted July 4, 2006 Posted July 4, 2006 Any plastic, resin, die cast model kit or restored promo, built in a TASTEFUL manner. Suggested cars are BIG AMERICAN FULL SIZED PREMIUM CARS from the model years from 1957 to 1997: Cadillac: Series 62, Deville, Fleetwood, Brougham, Eldorado Pontiac: Bonneville, Grand Prix Buick: Electra 225, Invicta, Wildcat, Riviera Oldsmobile: 98, 88, Starfire, Jetstar I, Toronado Lincoln Continental Edsel Mercury: Park Lane, Marauder, Turnpike Cruiser, Montclair, Monterey, S55 Chrysler Imperial Chrysler: New Yorker, 300, Newport DeSoto Dodge: Monaco, Polara, Custom 880, Phoenix, Custom Royal Replica Stock or Custom If you noticed, there are no Chevies, Plymouths, Fords, AMC's, or Borgsward Isabellas are mentioned, as they are too much of a mainstream car, and not big or luxurious enough. There will be no trophies, or official recognition by the board, as this is not an official event. Just some nice clean fun. Show off your building style, and post them Thanksgiving weekend, 2006. Are you in, or are you out???
MrObsessive Posted July 4, 2006 Posted July 4, 2006 You Bet Ron! I'll be in with the '61 Cadillac.........and the '59 Buick (which should be done by that time) There may possibly be one more that I could build to tickle your fancy........
Zoom Zoom Posted July 4, 2006 Posted July 4, 2006 Sounds like a plan! Now I gotta figure what to build...has to be something unique :wink:
Jeff Johnston Posted July 4, 2006 Posted July 4, 2006 I'm in. I've been tossing the idea around of building another Edsel, so this is just the opportunity I need. I already know the colors, and have the kit. So yup, I'm in.
gowjobs Posted July 4, 2006 Posted July 4, 2006 No guarantee I won't get distracted by something else, but I have a land yacht project I've been itching to do.
gasman Posted July 4, 2006 Posted July 4, 2006 hmm, sounds like a good idea, gives me a reason to build that MPC 77 2dr Monaco that collecting dust in my closet
walt francis Posted July 4, 2006 Posted July 4, 2006 I'm in maybe I can finish restoring my 66 wildcat
Ron Hamilton Posted July 4, 2006 Author Posted July 4, 2006 But isn't a '77 Monaco an intermediate sized car? A shadow of it's former self? That's not a big car. :shock: :shock:
Ken Posted July 4, 2006 Posted July 4, 2006 Gonna go all in with either the Revell 59 eldo or the AMT 300 C I just started. Which ever I decide, I will participate!!!
ismaelg Posted July 4, 2006 Posted July 4, 2006 Would this count? A model of this would be my closest to a big american full size premium car... Just kidding
mrglubaum Posted July 6, 2006 Posted July 6, 2006 I'm in! Not sure what I'll build, but I have several big barges that would qualify!
Ron Hamilton Posted July 7, 2006 Author Posted July 7, 2006 The reason I put the BIG CAR CHALLENGE on the 3 Major Model Car Boards is quite simple. Some of us read all three, and then some of us has been turned off by the trolldumb (constant bickering about non-model related subjects, off color, dumb comments concerning some of the modelers) on one of the other boards. I enjoy all of the boards, and I don't want to see anyone who wants to post their photos of their builds to be left out of the fun, because they choose not to participate in one of the forums. Our community is shrinking, like it or not. I still enjoy building, even though my skills are declining, due to several physical malodies. One day I will reveret to building like I did when I was a little glue-bomber. But until that day happens, I'll still do the best I can. While there are some beautiful full sized Ford, Chevy, and Plymouth builds out there, those cars are not in the spirit of the contest. I will hold a challenge for those cars too on another date. Believe me, those who know me personally know I have quite a few of them in my collection, and they will be getting their time in the spotlight. I will be posting my Bigguns the weekend of November 23,24,25,26, 2006, on all three boards. This is supposed to be fun. 8) 8) 8) If I confused or my friends from around the world concerning the date of the Challenge, I apologize.
Mark C. Posted July 16, 2006 Posted July 16, 2006 I'll give it a try... I've got several potential unbuilt subjects sitting on the shelf. Now if I can only get off my duff and build one! This will be a really interesting challenge! Can't wait to see the results!
Tom Kren Posted July 16, 2006 Posted July 16, 2006 Hey im in!!!! I can trow togeter another 300 c custom Maybe oldschool this time.
Ron Hamilton Posted November 18, 2006 Author Posted November 18, 2006 THE BIG CAR CHALLENGE is one week away!!!
Zoom Zoom Posted November 18, 2006 Posted November 18, 2006 Yikes, this one's coming up fast, I wanted to build for it, haven't really started, and only a week left. Dunno if I can pull it off, but I have one victim in the form of a '57 Buick Roadmaster that might work :wink:
ratrodder Posted November 19, 2006 Posted November 19, 2006 :roll:Bob Downie, Doug Harrell here from N.C. Surely you can get that car together for the challenge. I.ve got a 57 Chrysler ready. Send me an e-mail sometime buddy. dgharrell1@yahoo.com ratrodder, doug harrell
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