Model Car Challenge: Building a Car in 24 Hours

Doug takes us through his first 24 Hour Build, from how he prepared beforehand to his scratch building extra car parts in the last 30 minutes. He builds the Monogram 1:25 Porsche 904. Thank you to Gary Kulchock and friends for organizing this scale model marathon for all of us, the 18th Annual 24 Hour Model Build.

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Quincas Moreira - El Gavilan,
The Mini Vandals - Kick the Can,
Anno Domini Beats - Distance,
Slenderbeats - Royal,
The Mini Vandals ft. Mamadou Koita and Lasso - High Life,
Steve Adams - Ponte de Abril,
Bad Snacks - Puppy Love

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Thanks for watching!

[Epicdoom]

The method used to close the can was awesome to see. I've always closed paint cans that way. My father, a painter by trade, used a rubber mallet and used to laugh when I stepped on the lid to close it.

[daviddale]

I'm glad I'm not the only one talking to myself as I build! (grin)

[jonmopar]

I’m watching this at midnight as I’m waiting for dry time between paint coats on my own build 😂

[ianhoyt]

Doug, this video was incredible. I would watch you build models all day long. You are such a pleasant person to watch and listen to. I enjoy seeing how joyful you are when building or documenting models. Keep up the good work Doug!

[THROTTLEPOWER]

Nice video Doug always enjoy doing the 24 hr build challenge. 🤜🤛

[onixfieroandscalemodelworks]

fantastic video doug. i have that kit in my stash. always liked the lines of that car. ive never been able to finish one in 24 hours, .

[michaelhintzmikesminiature]

Nice build!!! I barely get the box open in 24 hours.... Thanks for sharing

[bobtalbot]

just a great build and a great start to the new day thanksfor your effort😊 Cheers

[KitchenTableScaleModels]

Great video Doug. Been building 60 years but learn something from every one.

[deepjunkgarage]

Great video ! A 24 hour build is something that I absolutely want to model car bucket list item if you will.

[beachboy]

Great Video. One of my all time favourite racing cars from Porsche. Greetings from Germany

[davegoose]

Very Nice build. Your organization always makes me jealous!

[croeyvx]

Nice start to a Saturday, breakfast and a model making video. Spray can finish looks great! Thank you for reminding us to have fun!!

[MarkBatsonHobbydude]

Awesome!! Well planned and executed Doug! VERY nice looking model!!

[modelcarvideos]

What a satisfying video Doug!! What a clean build for such a short amount of time.

[kipphawley]

It's very interesting and very informative and very cool to actually seeing something like this. Because I'm 60 years old and I've been always building models cars since the 70s. And lat, ly I've not been able to build any more models for this time around. But I know I will be trying to get back into the building models' cars. Keep up the great work.

[FranksModelWorks]

Beautiful work on a tight schedule, Doug! Uschi’s powders are a nice way to add some elegant metallic texture to a finish.

[stevehoulihan]

What a brilliant little build, I need one to add to my already too many Porsches!
It'd take me about 2 weeks to build that!

[modelmartin]

That kit has held up well. It was originally an Aurora kit from mid 60s! Your build looks great!

[chrisfloyd]

Just absolutely amazing. Thank you for all your amazing videos.