r/ModelCars • u/highboy68 • Sep 05 '26
Okay one more group build before our big 3rd annual one in Jan.
Start date. Any time
Finish date. November 30th, 2026
No entry post is required, but a finished build post is required by November 30th.
Make sure to use the BURNOUT BUIlD flair
So basically Wauna made a ridiculously large engine to be 3d printed, so all of the judges wanted to build a vehicle with that engine, similar to the Australian burnout cars. After deciding on what we were going to do, they said we should do it for the whole sub, so here we are.
This will have one class and one winner, the prize will be one of the 3d printed engines(seen in the pictures), plus a kit of the winners choice(there will be dozens of kits to choose from)
The rules:
1) the vehicle(any vehicle) must have a huge engine. It must protrude past the hood, where as the hood needs to have an opening cut in it to allow it to close or no hood at all.
2) you do not have to have a submission post(by all means you can and I hope guys do), you can start anytime, but the finished build must be posted by November 30th, 2026.
3) all decisions by the judges are final
Judging on this one will be subject to each judge, there are 7 judges and we all have different tastes and styles, so build your own vehicle and make sure to get good photos.
You can use any engine you want and modify it any way you see fit. All of the judges are using the one Wauna made(seen in the pics). If you want this engine, he has a Cults 3d page if you want to download the file, https://cults3d.com/en/users/lance_n/3d-models
They are also already printed and for sale at Iceman collections. Also u/I_know_nothing_77 said he would print and sell some, you will have to DM him to work out details( he prints all of my stuff, very very clean prints).
You can also find a ton of engines at Texas 3d customs, MCV products, Iceman collections, also Chris(a fellow member) has an awesome site Scale Speed Garage with a plethora of files.
If you have any questions please ask, or you can DM me
This is gonna be a real tire smoke show of a group build
r/ModelCars • u/highboy68 • May 14 '26
1st off thanks to the MODs for allowing us to post in here.
We have started a new sub for people who want to buy, sell, or trade kits. We have protocals in place so you can see who has made successful deals and how many. The pics are the 1st of kits I want to sell or trade. Will make sone good deals to help get sub started. I have hundreds more if you are looking for something specific.
r/ModelCars • u/MEL_ART_ • 3h ago
Couldn't decide how to paint this one, so I went with a fully rusted roadster instead.
Very impressed with AK Interactive's Ultra Matt varnish, worked great through the airbrush and even just brushed on.
I followed a tutorial by 'MARS GARAGE' on YouTube for the body rust.
- Custom exhaust headers made from 2mm solder wire.
- Custom headlight bar.
- Added radiator supports.
r/ModelCars • u/Jon_Jon83 • 3h ago
This one took a little longer than a weekend build but I’m happy with the results. Pretty easy kit just the rear spoiler was a bit of a pain to put together. Paint is Createx Pearl Blue, interior is my own custom mix to get that dark leather look, wheels where dipped for 3 hours in LA’s totally awesome cleaner so it took the chrome plate off without damaging the actual wheels.
r/ModelCars • u/Substantial_Log536 • 43m ago
Really really fun and awesome kit that I took my time on. Love the stance.
r/ModelCars • u/hesxh • 3h ago
Lost both mirrors in this place and didn’t notice until i was home :( ( probably will get them 3d printed)
r/ModelCars • u/Environmental-Health • 15h ago
Finally finished my Tamiya 1/20 Honda RA272, winner of the 1965 Mexican Grand Prix!
Really enjoyed this build, especially working on the beautiful V12 engine. Had a few challenges along the way, including some decal disasters that required repainting the nose and rebuilding the number 11.
Not perfect, but I’m really happy with how it turned out! Decided to leave the engine cover off to show off that V12.
Thanks for looking! Feedback is always welcome!
r/ModelCars • u/silvercomet7288 • 8h ago
Just finished the Revell 1937 Ford Pickup Truck. First time trying weathering. I’m proud with how this turned out.
r/ModelCars • u/ImprovementExpert195 • 3h ago
1940 willys coupe barn find Gasser with perfect patina I love doing the patina another 2-day build completed in under 48 hours
r/ModelCars • u/drunkenarts • 37m ago
1st time try 2k.. this is the 2nd go as I wasn't happy with how sanding and polishing results turned out after the 1st go.
base coat is kaleido hibiscus purple,
2k is upol and used a 0.5 Mobius,
happy with it now. This was just a test body before going on to a more important kit. But I guess I should build the chassis and interior and finish it now.
r/ModelCars • u/Ill_Lion3058 • 3h ago
someone directed me to this sub
I bought this model for my bf for his bday on oct 26th. I JUST got it in, im wondering if anyone knows someone reliable in HOUSTON TX to put it together and customize it for me?( i want it a specific red) He loved his grandfather who passed a couple months ago and his car was something he really cherished, so i thought it would be a meaningful gift.
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r/ModelCars • u/cjn__592 • 13h ago
Does anyone know how to lower the monogram 59 Impala or have any videos online so I can see how to lower it?
r/ModelCars • u/boiler_tiger96 • 1d ago
One of Tamiya’s older kits and you can definitely tell by how the second decal sheet crumbled. Fortunately I was able to get an additional sheet on buyee pretty quickly. Otherwise it was a nice easy kit. Also pictures don’t do the neon red decals justice
r/ModelCars • u/boiler_tiger96 • 1d ago
The original blue livery is lovely but I came across these decals and wanted to do something a little different. They are Studio 27 decals for the 1975 Tour de Corse Rally. Unfortunately they were very, very brittle but the rest of the kit went together nicely
r/ModelCars • u/boiler_tiger96 • 1d ago
This kit reminded me a lot of the older nascar kits with its roll cage and engine placement. I wasn’t thinking and used the wrong type of glue on the headlights but otherwise I think it came together nicely.
r/ModelCars • u/OldFuxxer • 11h ago
I am a beginner, but I was a custom high end cabinet maker. I like quality tools, but not looking to break the bank.
TIA
r/ModelCars • u/boiler_tiger96 • 1d ago
A love these little kei trucks and this Aoshima kit has a surprising number of parts and tiny details for such a small truck.
r/ModelCars • u/sazabisinanju • 1d ago
I have just finished applying the decals, and the next step will be the topcoats
r/ModelCars • u/boiler_tiger96 • 1d ago
I’ve heard horror stories about Italeri kits and this one in particular and it was… okay. The doors took a little bit of adjusting to fit correctly and fitting the decals around the doors and air intakes was a bit painful, but the rest of the kit was so simple that it went together easily.
r/ModelCars • u/boiler_tiger96 • 1d ago
A fun little build, the kit has maybe 30 parts so it went together really quickly. Growing up playing gran turismo I had to get this kit
r/ModelCars • u/boiler_tiger96 • 1d ago
Trying to replicate the 46 car Buddy Baker attempted to qualify in 1993 at Talladega. I got the decals from three amigos and used a monogram days of thunder kit
