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ddavidv
ddavidv UltimaDork
3/2/22 7:27 a.m.

April Fools' build. Dang it; I wish I still had that Chrysler turbine engine...

Saron81
Saron81 Dork
3/2/22 7:27 a.m.

In reply to Javelin :

Whole heartedly agree!

BenB
BenB HalfDork
3/2/22 9:05 a.m.

Outstanding work, guys!

Javelin
Javelin GRM+ Memberand MegaDork
3/2/22 10:13 a.m.
AClockworkGarage said:

That's what we need to do next... an April fools build. Something normal, modified in an outrageously dumb way.

Sounds like you're hosting. Get a thread up!

AClockworkGarage
AClockworkGarage Dork
3/2/22 5:28 p.m.
Javelin said:
AClockworkGarage said:

That's what we need to do next... an April fools build. Something normal, modified in an outrageously dumb way.

Sounds like you're hosting. Get a thread up!

Sigh... OK, I'll do it after work.

AClockworkGarage
AClockworkGarage Dork
3/2/22 11:23 p.m.

Ok... thread is up. mosey on over once you're finished here.

 

My vote is for the regal...

Javelin
Javelin GRM+ Memberand MegaDork
3/3/22 12:38 a.m.

I vote for Jag Merc

Wally (Forum Supporter)
Wally (Forum Supporter) GRM+ Memberand MegaDork
3/3/22 9:45 a.m.

Here are all the contestants for anyone that wants to vote

VWCorvette's NASCAR Buick

Javelin's Impala

ddavidv's Triumph 


 

Saron's Mercedes 

TurnerX19s Mercury 

My Corvette 

I don't see any pics of Claff's finished Grand Sport, I thought I had somewhere. 

Javelin
Javelin GRM+ Memberand MegaDork
3/3/22 11:52 a.m.

That Mercedes turned out sooooo nice. I should have voted for that. And the Regal. And the Vette. I love the Triumph and the Grand Sport, too. 

ddavidv
ddavidv UltimaDork
3/3/22 5:20 p.m.

My vote goes to the Mercury. I almost put 'Merc' but realized that would be confusing. The Mercedes is a strong second. The Regal is right up there too, aside from the windshield. sad

TurnerX19
TurnerX19 UltraDork
3/3/22 5:37 p.m.

I would like to see a bunch of votes from non participants. We all have too much skin in the game, I sent a Merc and received a Merccheeky

vwcorvette (Forum Supporter)
vwcorvette (Forum Supporter) GRM+ Memberand UberDork
3/3/22 6:39 p.m.

My vote is for the Mercedes with the green Vette next.

Can y'all better explain the April fool's build? Is this like when you make a cake that looks like a turkey, but tastes like mashed potatoes? (Yes, I watch too many baking shows!)

RustBeltSherpa
RustBeltSherpa New Reader
3/3/22 8:32 p.m.

In reply to TurnerX19 :

Y'all did impressive work given only a month. OK, so if we're talking a podium, these are my picks:

1) Saron's Mercedes 722

2) Turner X19's Jag-powered Merc (frenchyd would be proud).

3) vwcorvette's Regal

vwcorvette (Forum Supporter)
vwcorvette (Forum Supporter) GRM+ Memberand UberDork
3/3/22 9:57 p.m.

Favorite part about the Regal? The powered by Chevy decals on the nose and tail!

AClockworkGarage
AClockworkGarage Dork
3/3/22 10:27 p.m.

In reply to vwcorvette (Forum Supporter) :

It wouldn't be fair if they let them run the buick engine.

AClockworkGarage
AClockworkGarage Dork
3/3/22 11:19 p.m.
vwcorvette (Forum Supporter) said:

Can y'all better explain the April fool's build? 

Well...

I intentionally left it vague so as to not stifle creativity. Think of it like a 20xx challenge and get weird. Do an odd engine swap, like a rotary in a corvette, or do a car/style mismatch like a Bokozoku tow truck or a pro street caravan.

Someone should look at it and think "what the..." and then smile from ear to ear.

TurnerX19
TurnerX19 UltraDork
3/4/22 9:16 a.m.

In reply to RustBeltSherpa :

Frenchy's sentiments on the Jag engine are spot on, and one of the reasons I built this model and the previous Nova the way I did. 

ddavidv
ddavidv UltimaDork
3/6/22 7:18 a.m.

The Mercedes is fantastic! I would totally drive the Impala. And I love the front end treatment on the Mercury.

 

 

 

Wally (Forum Supporter)
Wally (Forum Supporter) GRM+ Memberand MegaDork
3/9/22 9:01 a.m.

The Benz had the most votes, I will have a kit in the mail this weekend!  

Saron81
Saron81 Dork
3/9/22 8:08 p.m.

Thanks guys!!

There really were some AWESOME builds this go round! 

Saron81
Saron81 Dork
3/16/22 7:10 p.m.

So this showed up in the mail today: surprise


 

Not at all what I was expecting... and I am blown away! This will test my skills too though. Thank you SO MUCH Wally! I'll try to make sure it comes out nice. :) 

PS: It also had 2 sets of resin tractor trailer? Wheels and tires (in the right of the picture) in the box. Do you want them back? I don't think they fit this! 

Wally (Forum Supporter)
Wally (Forum Supporter) GRM+ Memberand MegaDork
3/16/22 10:56 p.m.

In reply to Saron81 :

Good luck with it.  I picked it up at a show a few years ago. They were selling kits with some damaged pieces cheap. I don't have the skills to attempt it so I'm happy to pass it along.  I forgot about the tires. If you don't mind mailing them back that would be great. 

Javelin
Javelin GRM+ Memberand MegaDork
3/16/22 11:17 p.m.

Pfft. I demand the Audi be built WITH the big rig tires for the April contest! devil

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