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Post by 406 Silverado on Jul 5, 2017 20:53:10 GMT -7
Alright everyone. A few of us have been tossing ideas around for next year's MOTM themes. I'm starting this thread just to get the ball rolling on those ideas. Anything you think would make a good theme, let's add it here. In a couple of months we'll start a poll and see what 12 are the favorite ones.
So if you think of anything that you would like to build and enter into a contest here, let's hear them. Here are a couple that have been in my mind. Some may require more time, like Dale said in the chat so ideas for 3 month builds are also welcomed.
- Apocalyptic vehicle
- 80-90s Mini truckin
- Rear Engine Dragsters
- Cadillacs
- Pimp My Ride
What would you like to see?
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Post by Deleted on Jul 5, 2017 22:47:51 GMT -7
show rod's beater motorcycles old tradionial hot rods or vintage hot rods and indy cars show cars euro stuff dunebuggies vans maybe a what jewel is hidden in your stash or if you built show cars what if you where alive during the roth winfeild cushionberry alexander bro's and so on sorry long winded folks maybe a pre 78 superstockers/fx/prostock even something like the last man standing but 60's era called run what ya brung
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Post by DeeCee on Jul 6, 2017 0:45:01 GMT -7
Welder-up style rat rod. Maybe even with the Diesel engine?? Bit out there on that bit though.
Boat... would love to tackle a HEMI HYDRO or race style boat again, but could include any "trailer" toy,
bikes, boats, jet ski, buggy etc, all towed behind a pick-up/ 4x4 etc, would be a 3 month build though. Excluding cars on the trailer.
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Post by stitchdup on Jul 6, 2017 11:40:19 GMT -7
Amusic theme could be fun, there's loads of songs about cars or even the cars from the videos, Cops and robbers- build the ultimate pursuit or getaway vehicle, monster garage type builds- it's a car but what else does it do, wagons- factory or custom/concept,
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Post by aussiemodler on Jul 6, 2017 12:16:51 GMT -7
I know most of us are car people and the above suggestions seem feasible. What about trying to challenge ourselves with something we wouldn't build, like a plane or heli? I know I need to step out of my comfort zone a little bit.
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Post by poet on Jul 7, 2017 7:06:27 GMT -7
I know most of us are car people and the above suggestions seem feasible. What about trying to challenge ourselves with something we wouldn't build, like a plane or heli? I know I need to step out of my comfort zone a little bit. Or a car with a plane or heli theme! How about Euros? Bimmers, Porsches, Austins, Triumphs, etc. |
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Post by 406 Silverado on Jul 7, 2017 7:56:54 GMT -7
I like the music theme idea. Also the ultimate pursuit but I think that would be a 3 monther to build the scene. Wagons is always an awesome theme.
I'm torn on the plane/heli idea. I like wanting to get out of our comfort zone but being a forum focused on cars I feel like we'd be going against what we are. I also would not know how to judge since I don't know much....or anything really about aircrafts. But I don't know. Anyone else want to weigh in.
All those are great Poet. Very specific. I feel like anyone of those could fit into almost any category if built the right way.
I love that you guys are all adding ideas. Keep them coming.
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Post by poet on Jul 8, 2017 11:29:47 GMT -7
Well, whilst mowing the lawn today I thought about this one for a personal build, but thought it also might be great for a MOTM.
Dovetailing off the ultimate pursuit, how about a moonshiners derby?
All cars and equipment must be period (American liquor prohibition period) but unlimited, except for room for the brew!
Don't know much about them at all myself except for what I've seen on the telly but I love researching car stuff!
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Post by gardnerpag44 on Jul 8, 2017 12:13:01 GMT -7
Here's a couple ideas , demolition derby car or truck and figure-8 race cars from the 60's-70's  |
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Post by 406 Silverado on Jul 8, 2017 13:36:04 GMT -7
Here's a couple ideas , demolition derby car or truck and figure-8 race cars from the 60's-70's Well, whilst mowing the lawn today I thought about this one for a personal build, but thought it also might be great for a MOTM. Dovetailing off the ultimate pursuit, how about a moonshiners derby? All cars and equipment must be period (American liquor prohibition period) but unlimited, except for room for the brew! Don't know much about them at all myself except for what I've seen on the telly but I love researching car stuff! Yes and Yes! I like those. |
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Post by stitchdup on Jul 10, 2017 2:53:42 GMT -7
24 hours of lemons racers could be fun to build, the racing certainly looks like a riot
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Post by Deleted on Jul 10, 2017 3:13:27 GMT -7
lemons? les naw i know what ya ment nerwth_bf-devilsmiley
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Post by Deleted on Jul 10, 2017 3:14:04 GMT -7
don't mind me im medicated
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Post by mustang1989 on Jul 10, 2017 3:18:49 GMT -7
I'm torn on the plane/heli idea. I like wanting to get out of our comfort zone but being a forum focused on cars I feel like we'd be going against what we are. I also would not know how to judge since I don't know much....or anything really about aircrafts. But I don't know. Anyone else want to weigh in. Well...................I do have a background............just sayin. sorry%20bout%20dat_zps1nny96hw  |
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Post by 406 Silverado on Jul 13, 2017 20:09:04 GMT -7
24 hours of lemons racers could be fun to build, the racing certainly looks like a riot I'm all for this idea. I suggested this one before in another forum and it didn't stick. This has my vote for sure. |
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Post by Big D on Jul 13, 2017 20:19:38 GMT -7
24 hours of lemons racers could be fun to build, the racing certainly looks like a riot I'm all for this idea. I suggested this one before in another forum and it didn't stick. This has my vote for sure. I hate to sound ignorant here but what the hell are lemon racers? |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 13, 2017 22:26:14 GMT -7
demo derby? figure 8 cause someone always gets creamed loudlaff
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Post by DeeCee on Jul 14, 2017 2:06:28 GMT -7
I'm all for this idea. I suggested this one before in another forum and it didn't stick. This has my vote for sure. I hate to sound ignorant here but what the hell are lemon racers? I think it is a bunch of dodgey cars turned into race cars??? Google up 24 hours of Lemons. |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 14, 2017 10:18:13 GMT -7
Maybe crashed or junked weathered cars (or trucks), as in a really bad barn find? The demo derby idea sounds fun too!
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Post by 406 Silverado on Jul 15, 2017 7:58:56 GMT -7
I'm all for this idea. I suggested this one before in another forum and it didn't stick. This has my vote for sure. I hate to sound ignorant here but what the hell are lemon racers? There's a website that I encourage you to look at. Some are hilarious looking. My understanding is $500 cars. |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 15, 2017 10:05:10 GMT -7
As for rust bucket/crashed cars I have an old glue bomb Challenger I could easily take the 340 6 pack out and crunch it up and weather it. The only thing, would we need a diorama? I still like the idea of the demo derby too...That would be fun just to junk out an old car, paint things on it that make no sense, non-matching tires, etc... The possibilities would be endless!! nerwth_bf-devilsmiley
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Post by Deleted on Jul 15, 2017 10:15:10 GMT -7
Also as Iceman mentioned, some Mad Max type vehicles would be cool too - and a great way to get rid of all of those pesky spare sprue trees!! I can also build a lemon racer (I just had a warped idea about that, with a REAL lemon!)
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Post by kpnuts on Jul 21, 2017 3:47:05 GMT -7
Hi since its smaller version been mentioned how about ships.
I realise this is mainly a cars forum but if your looking for a change ships are great, im not that up on modern ships but anyone needing help need only shout, there are a few simple ones i could suggest revells santa maria at £20.69 is a great kit it says skill level 5, I built it in my teens and had no trouble with it, it has VERY simplifed rigging so even that is not a problem revells viking sailing ship £17.99 skill level 3 is a great kit too my brother recently built it (he has learning difficulties) it turned out great, yes the painting could have been better but it went together well and ive seen other builds of it by pros and it can be made to look awesome.
Or if you dont fancy sailing ships theres revells sunseeker predator £26.90
Or tamiya Australian destroyer£14.99
Also both great kits.
I would love to see more people building ships, maybe the kit makers would release some new ones then.
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Post by eugenechadwick78 on Jul 22, 2017 15:38:58 GMT -7
How about t.v or movie cars or Barris creations ed Roth related builds. Or just a plain out create a race car that nobody has ever seen.
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Post by 406 Silverado on Jul 25, 2017 8:45:45 GMT -7
All great ideas, gentlemen! Keep them coming. I'll be making a list soon and be putting up for voting in a couple of months.
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Post by stitchdup on Aug 30, 2017 15:34:22 GMT -7
I kinda like the idea about something non vehicle, not necessarily as motm but maybe as a lms. I know we have members that build other things and even if its not something we build ourselves, we can still get ideas and inspiration from them.
The pimp my ride idea I like but for it I would suggest you have to start with something built up and do the pimping from there as they did in the show, and for the folks that aren't into custom stuff allow an alternative to resto a build in the same months build if its voted for.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 30, 2017 15:44:12 GMT -7
ya know have a open theme then open to what ever folks wanna do
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Post by Jay's Mini Scale on Aug 30, 2017 16:25:38 GMT -7
I agree an open idea one month u never know what they will build
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Post by RetroSpectKustoms on Aug 30, 2017 21:30:52 GMT -7
Ok Guys, I'll throw in my two cents. Got a few ideas,
- Open Title (build whatever you like-as long as it has wheels)
- Muscle Cars! (The Golden Age 1965-1975)
- Back to Basics (Straight OOTB, no modifications, only basic engine detailing allowed)
- Junkyard Gems (Junker, Barn find, Crashed, etc)
- Rods (Traditional, Street, Hi-Tech, as long as it's pre'48)
- TV/Movie cars (I think this one would need to be a 3 month build)
- Moonshine Runners (would be a lot of fun)
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Post by DeeCee on Aug 31, 2017 1:53:30 GMT -7
Some good ideas there Bruce..
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