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Topic: Earnhardt Jr. Napa #3 Busch? |
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Tue Mar 26, 2024 6:26 pm Subject: Earnhardt Jr. Napa #3 Busch? |
I did some research on Racing Reference and AC Delco jumped ship in 2000 from DEI to the Childress #2 and Harvick so it appears that NAPA moved up from the #16 DEI truck to the #3 BGN car. Junior drov ... |
Topic: a few sealed kits for sale...... |
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Forum: The Trading Post Posted: Tue Mar 26, 2024 6:11 pm Subject: a few sealed kits for sale...... |
Latest round of purchased kits arrived today safe and sound, well packaged and quickly shipped.
Thanks again, and pretty sure i’m done |
Topic: Anyone try Tamiya polycarbonate sprays? |
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Mon Mar 25, 2024 10:07 pm Subject: Anyone try Tamiya polycarbonate sprays? |
Christ, apparently i posted this same question about 3 years ago on here… just not involving the purple, asked about the pink and yellow |
Topic: Anyone try Tamiya polycarbonate sprays? |
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Mon Mar 25, 2024 9:49 pm Subject: Anyone try Tamiya polycarbonate sprays? |
Started my #23 Camel build and didn’t find a suitable Tamiya TS spray so i got PS-18 metallic purple. Pretty good match, or so it seems at this point.
Question is, why does Tamiya say “not for ... |
Topic: Decal ID |
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Mon Mar 25, 2024 9:43 pm Subject: Decal ID |
Wish i could help but the photo is horrible in those spots, no wonder you can’t make out what they are. |
Topic: Fantasy Cup 2024 - Race 3 - Slinger Speedway |
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Tue Mar 19, 2024 8:55 pm Subject: Fantasy Cup 2024 - Race 3 - Slinger Speedway |
Gotta be happy with a second place.
Bring on Peoria! |
Topic: a few sealed kits for sale...... |
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Forum: The Trading Post Posted: Mon Mar 11, 2024 8:36 pm Subject: a few sealed kits for sale...... |
Kits arrived today well packaged and timely sent. Thanks |
Topic: a few sealed kits for sale...... |
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Forum: The Trading Post Posted: Mon Mar 04, 2024 7:45 pm Subject: a few sealed kits for sale...... |
please let me know if all these are available with a final price involving shipping
2x McDonalds tbird
2x Goodwrench lumina
1x Factory Stores tbird
1x Dale Jr. AC Delco monte carlo
thanks, pl ... |
Topic: Kyle Larson 2015 Dash |
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Mon Mar 04, 2024 7:25 pm Subject: Kyle Larson 2015 Dash |
your best bet would be to find a race that had a cockpit camera in his car on youtube. i used that to get screen cap pics of Danica's ARCA car. |
Topic: #49 Brad Sweet NAPA KKR sprint car |
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Mon Feb 26, 2024 6:20 pm Subject: #49 Brad Sweet NAPA KKR sprint car |
started this one quite a while back and got sidetracked with other stuff and finished it up today. quite a few aftermarket parts and pieces on this, will try and remember all of them in case anyone w ... |
Topic: No response |
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Mon Feb 26, 2024 6:06 pm Subject: No response |
their loss |
Topic: Fantasy Cup 2024 - Schedule & Registration |
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Sun Feb 18, 2024 2:34 pm Subject: Fantasy Cup 2024 - Schedule & Registration |
Sheldon Hatterfield will be back again this year... looking forward to the Peoria race as it's on a dirt bullring and only a few hours from the shop.
https://i.imgur.com/K6QnojQl.jpg
https://i.i ... |
Topic: Brad Sweet #49 NAPA sprint car |
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Forum: The Fab Shop Posted: Sat Feb 17, 2024 10:56 am Subject: Brad Sweet #49 NAPA sprint car |
got the rear suspension in place, just need to cut down the axle for the proper rear track
https://i.imgur.com/zRrJQD0l.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/EQQbN2nl.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/6HzidOrl.jpg |
Topic: Brad Sweet #49 NAPA sprint car |
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Forum: The Fab Shop Posted: Fri Feb 16, 2024 8:08 am Subject: Brad Sweet #49 NAPA sprint car |
got the motor installed
https://i.imgur.com/qUzWAfzl.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/RtiH85wl.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/tWn9DXil.jpg
and the last of the parts that i have to work on aside from the ... |
Topic: Brad Sweet #49 NAPA sprint car |
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Forum: The Fab Shop Posted: Mon Feb 12, 2024 1:46 am Subject: Brad Sweet #49 NAPA sprint car |
Gettin’ back at this one, watch for more pics coming… |
Topic: New stuff on Mike’s “coming soon” tab |
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Wed Feb 07, 2024 5:14 pm Subject: New stuff on Mike’s “coming soon” tab |
Was looking at Mike’s Decals last night and he has posted some new stuff on his coming soon tab, and 2 things stood out- he’s producing some sort of gasser sheet, didn’t know he did drag racing ... |
Topic: #88 Last Ride "wheels off" |
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Sun Feb 04, 2024 8:28 pm Subject: #88 Last Ride "wheels off" |
finished this one up today. will include the WiP interior photos since i glued the chassis to the body
details- Chase Elliott glue kit, Tamiya pure red (with a light coat of pearl for the ... |
Topic: Salvinos is getting into the vintage Monogram Fords! |
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Wed Jan 10, 2024 4:30 pm Subject: Salvinos is getting into the vintage Monogram Fords! |
Realized today that i don’t have the spare 87/88 Bird that i thought i did so i picked up a Kulwicki/Schrader combo on ebay for $47 dlvd. A little steeper than the last one i picked up but still che ... |
Topic: R.I.P. Cale Yarborough |
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Forum: The Social Hall Posted: Tue Jan 09, 2024 12:39 am Subject: R.I.P. Cale Yarborough |
Add Tim Steele to the list of recently passed also. |
Topic: Has anyone ordered from Scalecars.online before? |
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Sat Jan 06, 2024 6:34 am Subject: Has anyone ordered from Scalecars.online before? |
https://scalecars.online/
Saw a build on Twitter thar Jay Savarese was doing of a Sunoco Olds where he used some wheels and i think tires from this place. I had them bookmarked already but never or ... |
Topic: R.I.P. Cale Yarborough |
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Forum: The Social Hall Posted: Mon Jan 01, 2024 10:03 pm Subject: R.I.P. Cale Yarborough |
Add in the passing of Gil de Ferran and Rick Ferkel and it’s been a rough stretch. |
Topic: Question about color |
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Sat Dec 30, 2023 4:23 am Subject: Question about color |
Are you using an airbrush or rattle can?
For an airbrush, Tamiya makes a light green in an acrylic jar. Not sure for rattle can.
Thanx a lot !
seems no Dayglo, ok ?
Track lighting can have ... |
Topic: Question about color |
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Sat Dec 30, 2023 2:45 am Subject: Question about color |
Are you using an airbrush or rattle can?
For an airbrush, Tamiya makes a light green in an acrylic jar. Not sure for rattle can. |
Topic: #15 Motorcraft Tbird color |
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Thu Dec 28, 2023 9:04 pm Subject: #15 Motorcraft Tbird color |
I suppose i will just match the red decal stripes to my various painted spoons |
Topic: #15 Motorcraft Tbird color |
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Thu Dec 28, 2023 3:41 pm Subject: #15 Motorcraft Tbird color |
What I mean is the TS Red used on those cars.
A TropArctic is in the Showroom with TS Red, but no number is given. And a Zerex too by the same builder.
This response doesn’t clear anything up ... |
Topic: #15 Motorcraft Tbird color |
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Thu Dec 28, 2023 3:25 pm Subject: #15 Motorcraft Tbird color |
MCW 2026.
It's listed also for the old #66 TropArctic, the Kulwicki #7 Zerex and the T-Bird & Taurus Quality Care's.
Someone here already painted these cars?
Thanks…
But…
I ask ... |
Topic: Olds C pillar. |
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Thu Dec 28, 2023 3:10 pm Subject: Olds C pillar. |
If it is any help i used Tamiya TS-51 for my 1992 Sunoco build. |
Topic: #15 Motorcraft Tbird color |
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Thu Dec 28, 2023 2:52 pm Subject: #15 Motorcraft Tbird color |
Hey y’all, hope everyone had a good holiday.
Since i have a spare 87/88 Tbird kit and Powerslide is coming out with the #15 Bud Moore Ricky Rudd Motorcraft decals, and i’m a Ford guy, i just m ... |
Topic: New Salvinos stuff.... |
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Sun Dec 24, 2023 5:20 pm Subject: New Salvinos stuff.... |
Maybe they just don’t understand that Revellogram did their bodies in color for a long while then switched to white… there has to be some sort of reason for that
So with the AMC tribute ... |
Topic: Decals for Jays late model 3 D printed models.... |
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Sun Dec 24, 2023 5:16 pm Subject: Decals for Jays late model 3 D printed models.... |
Talk to MPR Mark on here, pretty sure he did the Sun Drop ones and could do others too if you ask nicely |
Topic: Dale Jr. #88 Last Ride WiP "wheels off" |
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Forum: The Fab Shop Posted: Tue Dec 19, 2023 8:05 pm Subject: Dale Jr. #88 Last Ride WiP "wheels off" |
got this one rolling a while back, pretty picture heavy. had to find some interior shots to see where all the camera logos went, pretty sure i got them down pat where they are supposed to be. just t ... |
Topic: A & M Taurus |
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Tue Dec 19, 2023 7:45 pm Subject: A & M Taurus |
Lionpride,
Those renderings look great!
18, thanks for being able to get those posted.
Like 18, if you can get those sized right, I can work with that! Those are quite nice sir, and a trem ... |
Topic: A & M Taurus |
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Fri Dec 15, 2023 7:20 pm Subject: A & M Taurus |
I drew up a X Tube this afternoon. If I can send someone the pics and they could post them I would appreciate it. I can't figure out a way to do it. Beyond frustrating.
Curious to get feedback i ... |
Topic: A & M Taurus |
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Wed Dec 13, 2023 11:52 am Subject: A & M Taurus |
Scotty, let’s make it happen! |
Topic: A & M Taurus |
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Wed Dec 13, 2023 8:28 am Subject: A & M Taurus |
I would LOVE to get ahold of a couple of the “X” exhaust pipes if this person would consider printing the parts and separating them from the rest of the kit. I feel the exhaust would be a big sell ... |
Topic: Gen 6 brake layout |
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Thu Nov 16, 2023 11:17 pm Subject: Gen 6 brake layout |
Anyone have a pic of the brake setup from a Gen 6 Fusion? Have been unable to locate anything on the net, all been the current setup. Looking for colors and caliper position.
Thanks |
Topic: Why is there a Motorcraft sticker on Richmond's '83 Lemans? |
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Forum: Grayside Racers Corner 1973 - 1989 Posted: Sun Nov 12, 2023 10:31 pm Subject: Why is there a Motorcraft sticker on Richmond's '83 Lemans? |
I know that Motorcraft was on the Old Milwaukee sprint car fielded by Blue Max Racing and sponsored by Old Milwaukee. Money talks in racing, ya know? Ricky Rudd also had AC as a sponsor on his first # ... |
Topic: colored tape on Gen6 wheels |
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Sun Nov 12, 2023 12:07 pm Subject: colored tape on Gen6 wheels |
https://i.imgur.com/jOvA8svl.jpg
hey y'all, i am working on a Dale Jr "Last Ride" build that i am planning on doing "wheels off", so to me the wheels and tires are pretty import ... |
Topic: #71M Ecowater sprint car |
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Forum: Road Racers, Drag Racers, Open Wheels, Modifieds, Late Models, ect Posted: Tue Nov 07, 2023 9:20 pm Subject: #71M Ecowater sprint car |
#71M Ecowater sprint car fielded by the Motter Brothers and driven by Kenny "Mouse" Jacobs in 1994/1995ish.
hey y'all, just finished this one up today. wanted a break from a NextGen Must ... |
Topic: Rick Ware cars? |
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Forum: Decal Makers Previews Posted: Thu Nov 02, 2023 6:46 pm Subject: Rick Ware cars? |
MPR Mark makes a decal for the #15 Scott Credit Union one-off sponsorship from the 2022 WWT Raceway race if you are interested in an obscure Ware build
he made them up at my request sin ... |
Topic: 1992 Havoline #28 |
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Mon Oct 30, 2023 5:24 pm Subject: 1992 Havoline #28 |
I'd personally like to thank Vdc for bringing back this 4 year old thread and helping it get to 9000+ views
Well, I have been viewing your other Davey builds, so they may get a bump when ... |
Topic: 1992 Havoline #28 |
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Mon Oct 30, 2023 4:41 pm Subject: 1992 Havoline #28 |
I'd personally like to thank Vdc for bringing back this 4 year old thread and helping it get to 9000+ views |
Topic: 1992 Havoline #28 |
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Sun Oct 29, 2023 5:59 am Subject: 1992 Havoline #28 |
Hi. I want to ask you about the 28's neon decals matte finish. You don't do a final clearcoat, so any problems with those over the years? A matte finish decal is somehow weaker than a gloss one. Easie ... |
Topic: help with a decal |
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Sat Oct 28, 2023 10:51 pm Subject: help with a decal |
hey y'all, i am looking for a decal for a current project that i am working on. it's a larger contingency/smaller associate sponsor.
best pic i could find on the interwebs, taken from a Geoff Bodi ... |
Topic: Salvinos is getting into the vintage Monogram Fords! |
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Fri Oct 27, 2023 2:38 pm Subject: Salvinos is getting into the vintage Monogram Fords! |
it's unfortunate that they are doing re-pops in the exact same mold as before. like DaveVan said, you either have a bunch of these kits in stash or (for example if they issue the '92 Elliott Bud 'bir ... |
Topic: #17 Tide MC SS |
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Fri Oct 27, 2023 1:54 am Subject: #17 Tide MC SS |
Super good-looking build. Very clean. what did you use for your grille?
Kit piece. Soaked in the purple stuff to get the “chrome” off it then painted flat black.
Nothing special. |
Topic: #17 Tide MC SS |
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Mon Oct 23, 2023 9:13 am Subject: #17 Tide MC SS |
hey y'all, finished this one up last night. Revellogram kit with Powerslide decals the decals were the older version with the white underlays. Tamiya florescent orange and pure white. used wheels, ... |
Topic: 1998 #3 Daytona 500 Monte Carlo Dale Earnhardt |
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Wed Oct 11, 2023 8:02 pm Subject: 1998 #3 Daytona 500 Monte Carlo Dale Earnhardt |
Nice build, but i have to ask- why yellow, blue and red wheel stripes? |
Topic: AJ Foyt #14 Copenhagen Olds |
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Thu Sep 28, 2023 4:50 pm Subject: AJ Foyt #14 Copenhagen Olds |
Nice job. Really good-looking car. A.J. was tough as nails wasn't he? Nice tribute car.
Yeah he was a tough S.O.B.
I love that generation of drivers- Foyt, Andretti and big Al Unser continued t ... |
Topic: AJ Foyt #14 Copenhagen Olds |
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Thu Sep 21, 2023 4:13 pm Subject: AJ Foyt #14 Copenhagen Olds |
Nice job. Really good-looking car. A.J. was tough as nails wasn't he? Nice tribute car.
Yeah he was a tough S.O.B.
I love that generation of drivers- Foyt, Andretti and big Al Unser continued t ... |
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