This Page Last Modified Aug 16th 1997

Club Project
Every year we have a club project. The members decide on a current kit as a model subject. The club pays for the models and interested members will build this model any way they want to (Slammer, crashed, station wagon, racing, stretched, etc.). This allows each modeler to try new techniques on this model they would normally not try on their regular subjects. (At least that's what I do)
The benefit of this project is that it allows each modeler to build the same kit and realize its strengths and weakness'. When all the models are displayed together (Fall and Spring Hobby Show) each modeler will have a better understanding of what was involved in the modifications.
Since the club pays for the kit, if a model is not completed by the deadline (Fall Hobby Show) the offending member has to pay full retail price for the kit.

1992 - 1970 Corvette
For this model I lowered the roof flared out the fenders, scratch built a brass frame and wheelie bars while adding large wheels at the back. A motor was taken from a dirt track car and a new hood scoop was made.

1993 - AMT Ford F-150
I wanted to create a crashed bent metal look. Using resin and aluminum foil I think the results are very realistic. The method I used to do this can be found in the scale modelling section