About BMC's Projects

There is no competition involved in our projects. The projects are just a way to see each member's interpretation of the project's theme.

There are always three projects per year, which means each project's duration is four months.

Typically there are at least a couple of projects in the queue. Knowing what the projects will be ahead of time gives members a chance to plan ahead.

When a new project is being created it usually goes through two stages. First, our Projects Administrator will initiate a discussion in the forums to solicit ideas. Once the discussion has gone on long enough the Projects Administrator will select several of the ideas and put them to a vote. The winner of that vote will be the next forum project.

For project specifics please read the Projects section of our FAQ.

Current & Past Projects

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Sectioned

The three basic methods of customizing a car body are, top chopping, channeling, and sectioning. Many of us have chopped tops. Some have channeled bodies. But few of us have sectioned a body. So, the next Members Forum Project will be called Sectioned. It is opened only to cars. Cars built in the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s are ineligible for this project. When viewed in a side view, at least one vertical plane must be sectioned, at least, a combined three (3) scale inches. Remember that the interior has to be sectioned also. Of course, a WIP is mandatory. Here's your chance to make those new pony cars look right or customize an old classic. This project will run from January 1, 2012 until 11:59pm GMT April 30, 2010

Due by Monday, April 30, 2012

Jurassic Park

The Jurassic Park project is dedicated to the auto makes (not models) that have recently gone extinct. Among these are Asuna, Eagle, Geo, Hummer, Mercury, Oldsmobile, Plymouth, Pontiac, Rover, and Saturn. (Others may be suggested for approval.) These cars can be built anyway you remember them or want to remember them. These cars need a fitting send off. In your WIP and your gallery, you will be required to state why your project is important to you. Not just any car. Something like I learned to drive in a '60 Pontiac Bonneville Sport Coupe, this is the Hummer I drove in Dessert Storm, I loved to watch Parnelli Jones race his '64 Mercury Marauder, or my dad had an Olds Vista Cruiser wagon just like this.

Due by Saturday, December 31, 2011

Indy Car & Indy 500 Tribute

This project is open to Indy Cars of all ages, both two and single-seaters are allowed. Phantom sponsors and cars will be allowed. Sorry, no F-1 cars will be allowed, unless they actually attempted to qualify for the 500. There are many European makes of Indy Cars for our foreign members. Of course a WIP is required to participate in this project.

Due by Wednesday, August 31, 2011

Hot Summer Wheels 2

Customize, modify, repaint, or restore a 1/64 scale Hot Wheels car.

Due by Friday, August 26, 2011

Off Road With At Least 4x4

Any non-military land vehicle that's used off-road. It must have at least 4-wheel drive.

Due by Saturday, April 30, 2011

Hot Rods, Mild to Wild

There probably isn't an all encompassing definition of what a hot rod is. It's another one of those "I know one when I see one." I'm not going to put a vintage limit or say they have to be American, because I have built a '62 Ferrari GTO that will meet almost any definition of a hot rod. Fiats, Anglias, Volksrods, etc. are fine.

Due by Friday, December 31, 2010

SP - Ultra Detailed Engine

Make the engines and support systems as detailed as you can using any parts you choose. Must be 1/24-25 scale. This will be open to any land vehicle. No engines on stands.

Due by Thursday, September 30, 2010

Tri-Five Chevy Build

Any full-sized Chevrolet car manufactured between 1955-1957 is eligible. Build it any way you want.

Due by Tuesday, August 31, 2010

Bonus Project: Hot Summer Wheels

Customize, modify, repaint, or restore a 1/64 scale Hot Wheels car.

Due by Tuesday, August 31, 2010

Weathered

To be added.

Due by Friday, April 30, 2010

SP - Working Lights

This could be anything automotive from a full tilt police cruiser to a recreation of the '54 Dodge I drove in high school with, are you ready for it, a red dome light.

Due by Sunday, January 31, 2010

BMC Cruise

Build any car, cycle, van, or light truck that you would like to drive to a BMC Cruise or convention. All vehicles entering the BMC Cruise will be required to wear BMC identification. Identification is defined as bumper sticker, window sticker, decals, front license plate, window sunscreen, or any other form of BMC signage. The entry limit for this project is going to be two (2).

Due by Thursday, December 31, 2009

Take It To the Strip

Anything goes. If it has wheels, at least one engine or motor, and can run in a straight line for at least 1/8th mile it's in.

Due by Monday, August 31, 2009

SP - Functional Doors

Any vehicle so long as it includes an operational hood, trunk and doors.

Due by Friday, July 31, 2009

Blue-Collar Build

Any work related vehicle. Big rigs, Emergency, Municipal, Construction,etc. A picture of a 1:1 needs to start the wip off so we know where your going with the build.

Due by Thursday, April 30, 2009

Gone in 60 Seconds

Build a kit from the movie, Gone in 60 Seconds.

Due by Wednesday, December 31, 2008

Music in Motion

If you know of a song that mentions a car, truck, or motorcycle in the lyrics, then it qualifies. You must provide the artist, song title, and lyrics. You must also include one scratchbuilt item per entry!

Due by Monday, September 1, 2008

Special Edition Project

The administrators and moderators decided to work on a special project that involved building anything other than a muscle car in an attempt to encourage other BMC members to do the same. Members who correctly guessed what we were up to get to participate in this project.

Due by Monday, September 1, 2008

BMC 10th Anniversary Build

To remind us of the changes BMC has gone through over the last 10 years you may build either the original Ford GT-40, or the modern Ford GT.

Due by Thursday, May 1, 2008

Race Car

Any race car, any race truck, any race bike, from any era of racing, qualifies. All forms of motorsports that fall into this criteria qualify. It has to have been, or still is, a licensed and sanctioned form of racing (venue). Also, each entry in the upcoming project must incorporate a tutorial in the build. If you plan on building multiple entries a different tutorial must be highlighted for each entry.

Due by Tuesday, January 1, 2008

Scratch Build

Build any car, truck or motorcycle. It must include at least one scratchbuilt part. Not aftermarket parts. Custom-made parts. Anything from a simple hood scoop to a completely custom-built vehicle are welcome. Test and stretch your building skills.

Due by Saturday, September 1, 2007

Motorcycle

It can be as stock as a showroom model, or as wild as your imagination. But, it has to have less than four wheels. Trikes and bikes with sidecars are allowed.

Due by Friday, June 1, 2007

1960s-1970s American Muscle Car

This is a factory 60s-70s American muscle car build. Big block V8s, as well as small block V8s like Mustangs and Chevelles will be accepted. The build must use parts that were available in that era of time. Prostreet is acceptable so long as you follow the rules of building it like it was built and raced back then.

Due by Saturday, December 30, 2006

Pickup Truck

The pickup truck must have a cab and a bed with the two separated by some sort of structure like metal or glass.

Due by Saturday, July 1, 2006

Convertible

The convertible can either be in kit form, or a realistic modification of a real-life convertible for which a kit was never made.

Due by Sunday, January 1, 2006

1940s Car

Let's not make this more complicated than it has to be. If it's a car, truck or van and it's from within the above time period it qualifies for entry in the project. Any after-market parts must have been available in the 1940s.

Due by Friday, July 1, 2005

Movie Car

This can be a car from any movie that was not created specifically for television. It has to be one where the car was featured, not just the fifth car in the parking lot at the back of the scene. Those are the only requirements. You will need to name the movie and maybe one of the stars besides the car when writing the description.

Due by Tuesday, February 1, 2005

Rally Car

The car should represent a car as it would appear on a rally event, be it at a local level, national level or at an international level.

Due by Sunday, August 1, 2004

1967 or 1969 Ford Mustang

You need to build a 1967 or 1969 Mustang. Build it custom, stock, resto, or any other type that you can come up with. AMT and Revell both make these cars, but if you have an original MPC kit, or another that hasn't been mentioned it qualifies. It doesn't have to even be 1/24 or 1/25 scale. Revell also made some 1/32 kits. It must be one of those 2 years.

Due by Thursday, January 1, 2004