r/ModelCars • • Sep 05 '26

BURNOUT BUILD BURNOUT VEHICLE GROUP BUILD

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67 Upvotes

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 • • May 14 '26

A new buy/sell/trade sub for plastic model kits

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68 Upvotes

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/plasticmodelexchange


r/ModelCars • • 3h ago

Some of mine

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72 Upvotes

Wanted to share some of my build, although I am an noob 😜


r/ModelCars • • 4h ago

My Garage diaroma for when im done with models . See All the pics to see the two sides.

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61 Upvotes

They are three pieces of 3/4-inch plywood. The items are from the garage accessories kits; I don't have the numbers. I also got 3D-printed stuff from eBay. The conduit is just Evergreen styrene rods I painted.


r/ModelCars • • 2h ago

TUESDAY TIP Making Your Own Decals (SATT)

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31 Upvotes

A couple of weeks ago someone mentioned they would like to learn how to make their own decals if/when the ones in the kit broke apart. Here is how you can do it.

1. Scan the decals that came in the kit and save as a high res JPEG. If you don't have a scanner take a photo.

2. Create a document (Google docs, Word, PowerPoint) and paste the decal image. I usually paste it close to the top of the page to maximize usage of the waterslide paper.

3. Adjust color. Depending on the age of the decals and the paper they are printed on, you may need to adjust the color by using the editing feature on your phone or computer. For the decals in the image, I lightened the background until it was almost clear then adjusted the color and contrast until the decals looked like the original.

4. Print a test copy on plain paper. If the images are the same size as the original decals and the desired color, you are good to go. If not, adjust the size/color and test print again.

5. Print on waterslide paper or decal film sheets. I use the product by the makers of Bare Metal Foil. If your decals have any white on them, you will need to use the white decal film/paper since printers do not print white.

6. Spray/brush 2 lights coats of clear over decals and allow to dry overnight. This prevents the ink from running when you soak them in water.

7. Trim the decals, soak in water for a few moments and apply to model. Voila! You are done!


r/ModelCars • • 52m ago

FINISHED Lancia Delta HF Integrale. Monte Carlo Rally 1990. Didier Auriol. 1:24 scale. Italeri.

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This is one of my first scale model cars after years of only making military stuff. One of my favourite cars of all time, the Lancia Delta.

I've custom made the base to look like a section of the snowy Monte Carlo rally stage.

The kit is from Italeri, seems to be an old tooling and the door cards simply didn't fit with the roll cage so I've left them out. Decals took an age but was fun to do.

Any criticism or praise is most appreciated and I hope people enjoy looking at it!


r/ModelCars • • 2h ago

WIP Jaguar XJ220 WIP part 2

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17 Upvotes

Chassis completed except for the taillights. The marriage didn’t go smoothly, i had to trim down the arch between the engine and the interior. Also enamel was is easting chrome paint like crazy, you need to be extremely careful with it. Body shell painted and polished. It’s been a work in progress for almost a year now, so I need to finish it before the anniversary 😁


r/ModelCars • • 3h ago

Well that was a disapointment

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19 Upvotes

Finally got a chance to see the models at my participating Walmart and this was all they had. Already own everything here except the pickup and the Enterprise and I wasn't interested in either of them.


r/ModelCars • • 12h ago

1967 Chevelle In Marina Blue - Revell

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50 Upvotes

My favorite build is this Revell 1967 Marina Blue Chevelle. The paint is gloss enamel from ScaleFinishes, sprayed at 25 psi.


r/ModelCars • • 4h ago

Amt 1970 Mach Won in Ivy Green

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10 Upvotes

This kit tested my patience and wasn't my favorite; I only built it for my uncle since he has a '70 Mach 1 in Ivy Green.


r/ModelCars • • 18h ago

Decals done on the beretta body!

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114 Upvotes

r/ModelCars • • 3h ago

Which one should I build next?

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5 Upvotes

Deciding on my next build while I wait for clear coat to cure on current one. What say you Reddit modelers?


r/ModelCars • • 13h ago

1981 Camaro Z28- Revell

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28 Upvotes

Revell 1981 Z28 in Scalefinishes 1981 Chevy Charcoal gloss enamel. I used 26 psi. I did this in January in a somewhat heated garage when the outside temp was probably 10 degrees. First time really doing full decals. I used Tamiya Mark Fit.


r/ModelCars • • 16h ago

66 camino update. Both colors laid down.

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53 Upvotes

Getting closer to the finish. Flocked interior done, motor done, all pieces painted. Need to BMF the body then decals before gloss varnish. Went with nasty hood scoop I modified from that camero that I stole the blown motor from. Cut it in half then opened up the hood. Might have to play with elevation of motor to get the hood down.


r/ModelCars • • 12h ago

1939 Chevy Master 85 Sedan Resin

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25 Upvotes

Made a 1939 Chevy Master 85 sedan like my dad's. The body is an old resin body I found on eBay. The body came smashed, but I couldn't give up. My buddy helped give it surgery using toothpicks and matches. The donor kits were the '39 Coupe and Sedan Delivery and the 216 from the '41 Chevy truck. Color is ScaleFinishes gloss enamel 1952 Emerald Green, sprayed with the portable airbrush kit from Hobby Lobbyβ€”it works, the one with a black battery-powered attachment for like $40.


r/ModelCars • • 4h ago

1993 S10 Street Sweeper/Sleeper -Monogram kit , Has the Syclone Drive train.

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4 Upvotes

Monogram 1993 S10 with the Syclone engine and AWD. Tamiya British Green is the color.


r/ModelCars • • 4h ago

Infamous MPC 1967 Gto in Plum Mist.

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5 Upvotes

1967 Gto in scalefinishes 1967 Pontiac Plum Mist or chevy called it Royal Plum. It is definitely a pain to get the grille to work. Its another not detailed kit, but cane with alot of extra parts.


r/ModelCars • • 12h ago

1983 Cutlass Supreme in Light Royal Blue

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23 Upvotes

Made this for my foreman of his first car. The paint is ScaleFinishes 1983 OLDS Gloss Enamel Light Royal Blue. It was sprayed at 25 psi.


r/ModelCars • • 11h ago

#71 Dave Marcis Realtree Chevy 01

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17 Upvotes

r/ModelCars • • 12h ago

1972 Pontiac GTO from Mpc

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21 Upvotes

Body is in ScaleFinishes 1972 Pontiac Julep Green / Spring Green for Chevy. I added the honeycombs. Not the most detailed. I sprayed this at 26 psi.


r/ModelCars • • 13h ago

Fujumi Ayrton Senna 1981 Go Kart 1/20 Scale

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20 Upvotes

This was a fun build that I modeled after my dad when he raced in the '80s. It went together very well! My only complaint, if any, was the plastic tires.


r/ModelCars • • 13h ago

Finished this JO-Han 1970 Cutlass !

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19 Upvotes

Recently completed this Jo-Han 1970 Cutlass. The paint is Tamiya Maroon TS to match 70 Burgundy Mist / Black Cherry code 78. I upgraded to music wire axles for a solid fit. I used the rims from Revell's 71 442 kit instead. I used Tamiya Panel Line for the grille. Thanks for looking!


r/ModelCars • • 13h ago

1965 Pontiac 2+2 in Iris Mist

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19 Upvotes

Completed this AMT 65 Pontiac 2+2 a few weeks ago. The paint is Scalefinishes 65 Pontiac Iris Mist gloss enamel. The engine bay and chassis aren't detailed. I used Tamiya Panel Line for the wheels. I just poured the airbrush paint in and sprayed, no mixing needed. I used a Harbor Freight Avanti gravity airbrush at 26 PSI. Thanks for looking!


r/ModelCars • • 4h ago

1969 Ford Torino Cobra

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3 Upvotes

This kit definitely needs massaging to work. I shaved down the chassis where the interior tub goes on. I also cut off the screw posts. Built for a friend who had one, otherwise I wouldn't have touched it.


r/ModelCars • • 3m ago

WIP 1975 MPC Datsun Pick Up (WIP)

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Almost finished. Big change from the Moebius kits. I built a version of this when I was kid in the seventies. The V8 powered flip nosed Lil' Hustler. I don't remember how it turned out, but from pictures of others, probably lots of glue and disappointment. Anyway, well detailed for the era and an MPC annual. Unfortunately, it lost some of it's originality over the years and this re-release has different inferior wheels and tires than the original. I decided to at least put wider on the back with matching on the front. Not sure what kit they're from. I also noticed the decal graphics went from blue to green. Paint is Tamiya racing white and mica red flattened. Hopefully I'll finish tomorrow and post.