What do you guys model when taking a break from cars?

G'day lads,

As the title implies, just wondering what other car-nuts build when having a break from cars...to kick it off, I've got an 1:35 Abrams M1A1 tank waiting in line patiently....

1/72 & 1/48 Tomcats.

Resin figures for me... but most of the time all my progects are going at once...
Since it gets a little hectic with 3 or more 100+peice car models on my modeling desk... figures help lessen the peice count.
Cars and gals... what more can a guy want lol.

I still model cars, but 1/64 scale instead.

Wargames figures (I started with that years ago) or Samurais Figures (modelling scale) and... Lego !! :naughty: :lol: And guess what I build in Lego... cars and trucks ! :rofl: :grinyes:
Is there any other Lego fans here ? :eek7:

Mainly 1:72 & 1:48 propeller aircraft or HO scale railroad related things

Hiergehts

Gundam kits in 1/144 and target shooting

I build BMX bikes; and ride them...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v65/Tonioseven/redline-start.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v65/Tonioseven/redline-02.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v65/Tonioseven/shan-bike.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v65/Tonioseven/don-bike.jpg

I model pretty much anything.

I just got done w/ a 1/35 MH-60G Pavehawk helicopter, and now Im working on a 54mm resin fighter pilot figure. Im also working on a Tamiya 1/12 Ducati 916, among other things.

Haven't done any cars this year, but I did 14 or 15 1/24 nascar cars last year.

I'm also a model railroader, and I actually started in that well before I started building cars.

I model my sexy body!

oh i do 1/48 jets too! yes sometimes you get so bored & lifeless with car modeling you need to do something else...

currently half completed,

F-16i SUFA IDF
F-16XL 1 seater NASA
Euro 2000 prototype paintwork
C-130H RSAF

cheers!

When I don't build model cars I usually occupy my time with work!

I build bikes for my uncle. From tricycles to road racing bikes and cruisers, I can build any types of bikes. Other than that, nothing really, just busy with work and all.

I tend to do fantasy figures in 1/8 & 1/6 scale see below for a couple of examples.
I am also building a lot of resin and metal sci fi & historic figures for the Frontier models web site. The 1:1 Alien pulse rifle is one of mine.

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b398/verminator999/sniperfront.jpg

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b398/verminator999/hera.jpg

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b398/verminator999/pred.jpg

http://www.frontiermodels.co.uk/Replica-Rifles-p-1-c-327.html

i do what Tonio does, i forget about finishing what i start just like models

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c330/Lownslow302/8f232148.jpg
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c330/Lownslow302/5112771d.jpg
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c330/Lownslow302/3f428040.jpg
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c330/Lownslow302/7bf99600.jpg
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c330/Lownslow302/2633a689.jpg

I gotta say, those are bitchin'! :smokin:

Paper models.

I want to finish something i started for 2 years ago. This : a Revell Grumman F 14 D Super Tomcat. For me one of the nicest plains that the US Navy ever had.

http://images47.fotki.com/v1398/photos/1/1386841/7015126/DSC07500b-vi.jpg

http://images45.fotki.com/v1310/photos/1/1386841/7015126/DSC07502b-vi.jpg

model cars is what I do to take a break from doing other things.

I like to build radio control airplanes. Imagine a model that performs just like the full-scale prototype.
http://i419.photobucket.com/albums/pp280/cratecruncher/Miscellaneous/DCP01476.jpg
This is a 1/5 scale Nieuport 11 with a 60" wingspan. It has all scale structure and flying surfaces. In fact even the airfoil is scale. It also will likely have some of the notorious bad habits of the original like a weak structure, poor weight distribution, ineffective ailerons. But then, you know its scale....

Incidently, now my user name makes more sense. A "crate" was contemporary pilot slang for a poorly designed airplane back in the Great War.

I scratch build carnival rides and things that belong in a carnival, but mostly carnival rides. All in O scale, or 1/32 scale. But when im not building rides im usually out collecting rare kits!:smokin:

mecha models like those from gundam, macross.

I dabble in the other modeling areas
http://www.taylormademiniatures.com/12d484c60.jpg

http://www.taylormademiniatures.com/144e840c0.jpg

http://www.taylormademiniatures.com/561f8330.jpg

Awesome bikes Tonioseven!

@lownslow: you're a bike artist! I must show to my kids and purchase a seamer! Last 3 are so sweet!
@CrateCruncher: amazing job, how a balsa craftmanship!!

Guys, for all involved in airplanes modeling, I want just remind that we have a section here where we'll share our jewels

http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/forumdisplay.php?f=1807

yep, not yet so busy, but feel free to partecipate.

I'm back to airplanes modeling after 25 years of cars, I'm having so fun.... so much art chances vith liveries and so much rich subject!!!!!!!

May we getting troubles to purchase racing sponsored stuff (RedBull/smoke/alcohol/copyright war)? Well no probs, we'll find million opportunities in other modeling fields!

May we getting troubles to purchase racing sponsored stuff .... Well no probs, we'll find million opportunities in other modeling fields!
So true! :thumbsup:

I bicycle and more recently, 1/32 planes. I have a couple RoG sailplanes and a Bucker Jungmeister.

Hey Mike Tayor, nice plane. What do most airplane modelers use for the bracing wire? Metal wire or thread? (polyester?, nylon?)

OLD SKOOL TONIOOOOO! :D

Awesome BMX,lownslow! :D

I too mess with bikes... In fact,i'm away from modelling because I can't stop riding my bike...Yes,in the winter... [:P]
Mine looks more like an "Mid School" BMX,but... Meh,it's a bike anyway :p

Before:
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d49/2442830190593/DSC05405.jpg
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d49/2442830190593/DSC05406.jpg

After:
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d49/2442830190593/IMG_5852.jpg


OH,and two 'cool' things about my bike! [First one might get you guys freaked out!]
It was primed with Tamiya Primer!! :D

And,it's painted with 100% JDM B520P Vivid Blue Pearl from Honda!
Same color I want in my future car,same color is going on my Civintegra!

Ok,got carried away here... :p

EDIT: Pictures are links to my photobucked because i'm too lazy to resize :p

http://www.taylormademiniatures.com/561f8330.jpg

I'd love to see more pictures of this if you have some. The sea swell looks really good. I've never actually seen a water scene with swells like that. Very realistic. Looks great.

Murray

OLD SKOOL TONIOOOOO! :D

Awesome BMX,lownslow! :D

I too mess with bikes... In fact,i'm away from modelling because I can't stop riding my bike...Yes,in the winter... [:P]
Mine looks more like an "Mid School" BMX,but... Meh,it's a bike anyway :p

Before:
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d49/2442830190593/DSC05405.jpg
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d49/2442830190593/DSC05406.jpg

After:
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d49/2442830190593/IMG_5852.jpg


OH,and two 'cool' things about my bike! [First one might get you guys freaked out!]
It was primed with Tamiya Primer!! :D

And,it's painted with 100% JDM B520P Vivid Blue Pearl from Honda!
Same color I want in my future car,same color is going on my Civintegra!

Ok,got carried away here... :p

EDIT: Pictures are links to my photobucked because i'm too lazy to resize :p
:smokin: :smokin: :smokin: :smokin: :smokin:

"Hey Mike Tayor, nice plane. What do most airplane modelers use for the bracing wire? Metal wire or thread? (polyester?, nylon?)"
For this 1/72 Curtiss Jenny I used invisible thread.

Water photo

http://www.taylormademiniatures.com/6e2880f0.jpg

OLD SKOOL TONIOOOOO! :D

Awesome BMX,lownslow! :D

I too mess with bikes... In fact,i'm away from modelling because I can't stop riding my bike...Yes,in the winter... [:P]
Mine looks more like an "Mid School" BMX,but... Meh,it's a bike anyway :p

Before:
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d49/2442830190593/DSC05405.jpg
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d49/2442830190593/DSC05406.jpg

After:
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d49/2442830190593/IMG_5852.jpg


OH,and two 'cool' things about my bike! [First one might get you guys freaked out!]
It was primed with Tamiya Primer!! :D

And,it's painted with 100% JDM B520P Vivid Blue Pearl from Honda!
Same color I want in my future car,same color is going on my Civintegra!

Ok,got carried away here... :p

EDIT: Pictures are links to my photobucked because i'm too lazy to resize :pim a frame whore as much as a wheel whore whata the make of the bike. that ive never seen a flat bed frame with floating seatpost :confused:

"Hey Mike Tayor, nice plane. What do most airplane modelers use for the bracing wire? Metal wire or thread? (polyester?, nylon?)"
For this 1/72 Curtiss Jenny I used invisible thread.

I've been wondering that too - about to build a some biplanes soon, after having built nothing but cars for years. Currently have a Fokker D VII and a Curtiss Goshawk (both 1:48), which I've been asked to build by a friend, and a 1:72 De Haviland Dragon Rapide that I'm building for myself :smile:

Also have the Revell 1:18 Laser sailing dinghy waiting to be built (used to race one in my teens) and looking forward to Revell releasing their Sunseeker Predator kit :D

Anyone have any links to some aircraft building FAQs or good aircraft forums?

Thanks!

Nice bikes Tonioseven.

I have a 80's Elf Double Cross and a Old GT in my garage waiting rebuilds.