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  Topic: Allan Grice Fosters 1989 Pontiac Coke 600
Dan Belcher

Replies: 18
Views: 3716

PostForum: The Showroom   Posted: Mon Jul 31, 2023 12:49 pm   Subject: Allan Grice Fosters 1989 Pontiac Coke 600
Turned out as great as I expected it to, Shayne! Hope your surgery goes well.
  Topic: Ford Crown Vic Racer
Dan Belcher

Replies: 7
Views: 2622

PostForum: The Showroom   Posted: Sun Apr 09, 2023 3:27 pm   Subject: Ford Crown Vic Racer
Very cool build. The Crown Vics have put on a mighty entertaining show at Salem the few times I've seen them run the high banks there.
  Topic: The Spam Can
Dan Belcher

Replies: 12
Views: 3824

PostForum: The Showroom   Posted: Wed Mar 01, 2023 9:03 am   Subject: The Spam Can
Excellent work! I've always been a fan of this car too. (Also, pro tip, fry up some Spam slices and use it to make breakfast tacos or burritos with egg, cheese, and some hot sauce like Valentina Extra ...
  Topic: 2000 Marlboro Penske Honda Cart Revell 1:25
Dan Belcher

Replies: 4
Views: 2272

PostForum: The Showroom   Posted: Mon Feb 27, 2023 8:16 am   Subject: 2000 Marlboro Penske Honda Cart Revell 1:25
Love it. The Marlboro cars always looked great, as did the Reynard chassis!
  Topic: 1985 Waltrip Budweiser Chevy
Dan Belcher

Replies: 4
Views: 2204

PostForum: The Showroom   Posted: Wed Feb 15, 2023 7:57 am   Subject: 1985 Waltrip Budweiser Chevy
Looks wonderful!
  Topic: #36 M&M's Ernie Irvan Pontiac Grand Prix
Dan Belcher

Replies: 11
Views: 3847

PostForum: The Showroom   Posted: Sat Feb 11, 2023 4:51 pm   Subject: #36 M&M's Ernie Irvan Pontiac Grand Prix
I'm sure those decals were a real test of skill and patience. Great work!
  Topic: Jeff Gordon 'The Winston' trio (97-99)
Dan Belcher

Replies: 9
Views: 3679

PostForum: The Showroom   Posted: Sun Jan 01, 2023 12:24 pm   Subject: Jeff Gordon 'The Winston' trio (97-99)
Very nice!
  Topic: Al Unser, Jr.'s 1993 Valvoline Lola IndyCar
Dan Belcher

Replies: 13
Views: 4228

PostForum: Road Racers, Drag Racers, Open Wheels, Modifieds, Late Models, ect   Posted: Thu Dec 08, 2022 9:47 am   Subject: Al Unser, Jr.'s 1993 Valvoline Lola IndyCar
Thank you all! Very Happy
  Topic: Al Unser, Jr.'s 1993 Valvoline Lola IndyCar
Dan Belcher

Replies: 13
Views: 4228

PostForum: Road Racers, Drag Racers, Open Wheels, Modifieds, Late Models, ect   Posted: Sun Dec 04, 2022 9:55 pm   Subject: Al Unser, Jr.'s 1993 Valvoline Lola IndyCar
Thank you!

The finish looks really smooth straight out of the can! Did you wet sand it at all?
I wet sand with Micro Mesh sanding sponges, and then use Tamiya polishing compounds to really smooth ...
  Topic: Al Unser, Jr.'s 1993 Valvoline Lola IndyCar
Dan Belcher

Replies: 13
Views: 4228

PostForum: Road Racers, Drag Racers, Open Wheels, Modifieds, Late Models, ect   Posted: Sun Dec 04, 2022 3:50 pm   Subject: Al Unser, Jr.'s 1993 Valvoline Lola IndyCar
I built this model to look like the car Al Unser, Jr. drove in his final win in Valvoline colors, the 1993 Molson Indy Vancouver.

Base Kit:
Tamiya 1993 Newman/Haas Lola 1/20 scale.

Paints:
Tam ...
  Topic: 1992 #17 Western Auto Lumina
Dan Belcher

Replies: 9
Views: 4562

PostForum: The Showroom   Posted: Mon Aug 01, 2022 6:47 pm   Subject: 1992 #17 Western Auto Lumina
Looks very nice.
  Topic: Bill Elliott Thunderbird
Dan Belcher

Replies: 22
Views: 9827

PostForum: The Showroom   Posted: Tue Jul 19, 2022 6:37 am   Subject: Bill Elliott Thunderbird
Really clean with great detail, and love those wheels!
  Topic: Buddy Baker Olds
Dan Belcher

Replies: 13
Views: 6600

PostForum: The Showroom   Posted: Tue Jun 28, 2022 11:40 am   Subject: Buddy Baker Olds
Always been a fan of this car, good job. That really pops in the picture, I bet it really looks killer in person.
  Topic: 1989 Kyle Petty Peak
Dan Belcher

Replies: 11
Views: 5473

PostForum: The Showroom   Posted: Tue Jun 28, 2022 11:38 am   Subject: 1989 Kyle Petty Peak
Nice! Worth the effort, turned out beautiful. (I feel exhausted just thinking about tripling up decals!)
  Topic: 2022 #43 Erik Jones USAF Camaro ZL1
Dan Belcher

Replies: 19
Views: 9515

PostForum: The Showroom   Posted: Thu Jun 23, 2022 8:40 pm   Subject: 2022 #43 Erik Jones USAF Camaro ZL1
Good stuff! Turned out great.
  Topic: 1999 Winston All Star Race Winner
Dan Belcher

Replies: 18
Views: 7718

PostForum: The Showroom   Posted: Thu Jun 23, 2022 8:40 pm   Subject: 1999 Winston All Star Race Winner
Nice! I don't even remember this car, but it looks really neat.
  Topic: Decal Tips
Dan Belcher

Replies: 10
Views: 5791

PostForum: Nascar Tips and Tricks   Posted: Sun May 22, 2022 5:25 pm   Subject: Decal Tips
I have not seen any problems with decals of any brand coming off my builds, even when I don't apply any clear over them. One thing that may make a difference is the surface they're going onto. I make ...
  Topic: New Nascar
Dan Belcher

Replies: 45
Views: 19081

PostForum: Nascar Modeling Discussion   Posted: Sun May 22, 2022 4:26 pm   Subject: New Nascar
I really like the ultimate finish that Tamiya white primer gives, but it takes a lot to get to that point. Even going over their gray primer, it still takes several coats if I'm trying to get a nice c ...
  Topic: 1992 The Winston - One Hot Night, or 1:24 Scale Hot Night!
Dan Belcher

Replies: 6
Views: 4352

PostForum: The Showroom   Posted: Fri May 20, 2022 6:34 am   Subject: 1992 The Winston - One Hot Night, or 1:24 Scale Hot Night!
Thanks all!
  Topic: Dale Earnhardt 1992 Lumina from The Winston
Dan Belcher

Replies: 9
Views: 5869

PostForum: The Showroom   Posted: Fri May 20, 2022 6:33 am   Subject: Dale Earnhardt 1992 Lumina from The Winston
Thanks all.

MarkJ, I've not personally used the Novus polishing compound, but I've heard it's quite good too.
  Topic: My quest for better picture taking
Dan Belcher

Replies: 25
Views: 11002

PostForum: Nascar Modeling Discussion   Posted: Sat May 14, 2022 4:48 pm   Subject: My quest for better picture taking
That's a neat setup, I like it a lot!
  Topic: 1992 The Winston - One Hot Night, or 1:24 Scale Hot Night!
Dan Belcher

Replies: 6
Views: 4352

PostForum: The Showroom   Posted: Sat May 14, 2022 2:21 pm   Subject: 1992 The Winston - One Hot Night, or 1:24 Scale Hot Night!
30 years ago this weekend, we were treated to the best NASCAR all star race on One Hot Night. Now that I have built models of all three cars from the finish of the 1992 running of The Winston, I could ...
  Topic: Dale Earnhardt 1992 Lumina from The Winston
Dan Belcher

Replies: 42
Views: 24698

PostForum: The Fab Shop   Posted: Sat May 14, 2022 9:30 am   Subject: Dale Earnhardt 1992 Lumina from The Winston
It's finally complete! I've posted a TON of pictures in The Showroom: http://www.randyayersmodeling.com/modelingforum/viewtopic.php?t=5300

https://i.imgur.com/CEhfcVn.png
  Topic: Dale Earnhardt 1992 Lumina from The Winston
Dan Belcher

Replies: 9
Views: 5869

PostForum: The Showroom   Posted: Sat May 14, 2022 9:29 am   Subject: Dale Earnhardt 1992 Lumina from The Winston
30 years ago we were treated to one of the best All-Star races of all time, the 1992 running of The Winston. Here is Dale Earnhardt's car as it looked in that race. Well, at least before it got junked ...
  Topic: Clear Earnhardt Car
Dan Belcher

Replies: 6
Views: 3787

PostForum: The Showroom   Posted: Thu May 12, 2022 8:44 pm   Subject: Clear Earnhardt Car
That looks really cool! Great job.
  Topic: Dale Earnhardt 1992 Lumina from The Winston
Dan Belcher

Replies: 42
Views: 24698

PostForum: The Fab Shop   Posted: Thu May 05, 2022 2:41 pm   Subject: Dale Earnhardt 1992 Lumina from The Winston
Nearly finished -- just need to glue on the windows and finish the exhaust pipes I've scratch built. I took advantage of the unobstructed view without the glass installed to take pictures of the inter ...
  Topic: Clear Earnhardt car
Dan Belcher

Replies: 21
Views: 11670

PostForum: The Fab Shop   Posted: Sun Apr 24, 2022 8:31 pm   Subject: Clear Earnhardt car
I can't imagine polishing out that much clear bodywork that well. My hand is cramping up just thinking about it! Beautiful start.
  Topic: Dale Earnhardt 1992 Lumina from The Winston
Dan Belcher

Replies: 42
Views: 24698

PostForum: The Fab Shop   Posted: Thu Apr 21, 2022 7:36 am   Subject: Dale Earnhardt 1992 Lumina from The Winston
Thanks all!

Absolutely beautiful work Dan.
I'd love to learn more about materials and methods for the photo etch grilles, they look fabulous!

Here's what I used:
https://i.imgur.com/GxcEJRe.jp ...
  Topic: Dale Earnhardt 1992 Lumina from The Winston
Dan Belcher

Replies: 42
Views: 24698

PostForum: The Fab Shop   Posted: Wed Apr 20, 2022 3:27 pm   Subject: Dale Earnhardt 1992 Lumina from The Winston
Decals are almost done! (Just waiting to apply the AC logos on the C pillars until I get the windows on in case they overlap, and need to put the logos above the jack posts) Also, I finally was able t ...
  Topic: Dale Earnhardt 1992 Lumina from The Winston
Dan Belcher

Replies: 42
Views: 24698

PostForum: The Fab Shop   Posted: Wed Apr 20, 2022 3:20 pm   Subject: Dale Earnhardt 1992 Lumina from The Winston
That shine! It can't be legal.

Thanks for the details.

Hey, Monkey House, new release any day. Touring this summer.Thanks! They've been teasing info's coming about the new album for a couple of ...
  Topic: David Pearson Pontiac GTO
Dan Belcher

Replies: 8
Views: 7022

PostForum: The Showroom   Posted: Sun Apr 17, 2022 10:29 am   Subject: David Pearson Pontiac GTO
Nice work! Love the color of that paint.
  Topic: Dale Earnhardt 1992 Lumina from The Winston
Dan Belcher

Replies: 42
Views: 24698

PostForum: The Fab Shop   Posted: Thu Apr 07, 2022 7:07 pm   Subject: Dale Earnhardt 1992 Lumina from The Winston
After sanding and polishing the clear coat on my Earnhardt build, I was surprised at how shiny it was. Truly a mirror finish! (Okay, maybe more like a funhouse mirror, but still!) Tamiya TS-14 gloss b ...
  Topic: 1991 #25 Ken Schrader Kodiak Lumina
Dan Belcher

Replies: 20
Views: 11769

PostForum: The Showroom   Posted: Sun Apr 03, 2022 6:03 pm   Subject: 1991 #25 Ken Schrader Kodiak Lumina
Looks nice, super clean.
  Topic: Dale Earnhardt 1992 Lumina from The Winston
Dan Belcher

Replies: 42
Views: 24698

PostForum: The Fab Shop   Posted: Thu Mar 31, 2022 4:00 pm   Subject: Dale Earnhardt 1992 Lumina from The Winston
After running into those problems with the nose breaking off and the body not fitting on the chassis properly, I took a long break, but finally resumed working on this off-and-on over the last couple ...
  Topic: 1986 Dale Earnhardt Wrangler Monte Carlo SS
Dan Belcher

Replies: 5
Views: 4309

PostForum: The Showroom   Posted: Wed Mar 23, 2022 6:16 am   Subject: 1986 Dale Earnhardt Wrangler Monte Carlo SS
Nice job!
  Topic: David Pearson Short Track ASA Camaro
Dan Belcher

Replies: 24
Views: 12346

PostForum: The Showroom   Posted: Thu Mar 17, 2022 7:10 am   Subject: David Pearson Short Track ASA Camaro
Excellent work!
  Topic: 1997 Petty Pontiac
Dan Belcher

Replies: 7
Views: 5207

PostForum: The Showroom   Posted: Wed Mar 02, 2022 10:20 am   Subject: 1997 Petty Pontiac
Looking good!
  Topic: Nextgen Test Shots Photos
Dan Belcher

Replies: 24
Views: 12591

PostForum: Nascar Modeling Discussion   Posted: Sun Feb 27, 2022 9:11 am   Subject: Nextgen Test Shots Photos
I like the looks of the kit overall, but I do have a question. The "opera window" glass looks more like that of a Chevrolet Cavalier. Surely something will be done to make it look more like ...
  Topic: Need advice about fender flares
Dan Belcher

Replies: 12
Views: 7060

PostForum: Nascar Tips and Tricks   Posted: Tue Feb 22, 2022 10:53 am   Subject: Need advice about fender flares
I'd also try using some "sprue goo" since in some situations it's better/easier/stronger than putty. Take a half-empty bottle of Tamiya extra thin cement and drop some pieces of plastic from ...
  Topic: James Hilton Charger 500...sort of...
Dan Belcher

Replies: 14
Views: 7170

PostForum: The Showroom   Posted: Thu Feb 17, 2022 6:20 pm   Subject: James Hilton Charger 500...sort of...
Wow! What a cool build.
  Topic: 1994 Bobby Dotter #08 DeWalt Tools Lumina - with a twist...
Dan Belcher

Replies: 11
Views: 7132

PostForum: The Showroom   Posted: Tue Feb 15, 2022 10:31 am   Subject: 1994 Bobby Dotter #08 DeWalt Tools Lumina - with a twist...
Love it! Such a neat idea.
  Topic: 2021 #43 STP John Adretti tribute Camaro Resin Revell 1:24
Dan Belcher

Replies: 8
Views: 5426

PostForum: The Showroom   Posted: Fri Feb 11, 2022 4:25 pm   Subject: 2021 #43 STP John Adretti tribute Camaro Resin Revell 1:24
Just wonderful!
  Topic: 2005 #99 Stonebridge Pocono Winner Revell resin 1:24
Dan Belcher

Replies: 6
Views: 4234

PostForum: The Showroom   Posted: Fri Feb 11, 2022 3:15 pm   Subject: 2005 #99 Stonebridge Pocono Winner Revell resin 1:24
Excellent build as always!
  Topic: 1992 Davey Allison Texaco Havoline Thunderbird
Dan Belcher

Replies: 22
Views: 15121

PostForum: The Showroom   Posted: Fri Feb 04, 2022 9:46 pm   Subject: 1992 Davey Allison Texaco Havoline Thunderbird
Thanks all!

How did you do the dash/gauge details. Very crisp and clear! Thanks!
The gauges are Powerslide decals. I didn't bother to remove the molded gauges or anything, I just applied the dec ...
  Topic: The Brush Painters Society
Dan Belcher

Replies: 154
Views: 84916

PostForum: Nascar Modeling Discussion   Posted: Tue Feb 01, 2022 10:02 am   Subject: The Brush Painters Society
Smooth and shiny! Looks great.
  Topic: 1992 Davey Allison Texaco Havoline Thunderbird
Dan Belcher

Replies: 22
Views: 15121

PostForum: The Showroom   Posted: Sat Jan 29, 2022 10:35 am   Subject: 1992 Davey Allison Texaco Havoline Thunderbird
Looking forward to it Mark! You can PM me if you have any questions about it. One quick tip: make sure you clean the glass right before you use it, and then frequently wipe it down between every pictu ...
  Topic: My quest for better picture taking
Dan Belcher

Replies: 25
Views: 11002

PostForum: Nascar Modeling Discussion   Posted: Tue Jan 25, 2022 10:13 pm   Subject: My quest for better picture taking
Nice first attempt Pierre. You are right, it takes some experimenting with the contrast, etc. to make it look right. And I like to have it for some pictures but not others too, variety is nice!

Mar ...
  Topic: My quest for better picture taking
Dan Belcher

Replies: 25
Views: 11002

PostForum: Nascar Modeling Discussion   Posted: Sat Jan 22, 2022 11:02 am   Subject: My quest for better picture taking
I applaud your dedication to doing this right! Building the cars is one thing, but taking good pictures of them is an entirely different beast. While I do not spend as much time taking pictures of my ...
  Topic: Tim Richmond Lemans
Dan Belcher

Replies: 12
Views: 8279

PostForum: The Showroom   Posted: Mon Oct 25, 2021 10:16 am   Subject: Tim Richmond Lemans
Nicely done!
  Topic: Dale Jarrett UPS Taurus
Dan Belcher

Replies: 9
Views: 7561

PostForum: The Showroom   Posted: Fri Oct 22, 2021 7:59 am   Subject: Dale Jarrett UPS Taurus
Nice work. I always thought it was neat that a color combo you would think wouldn't work well like brown and white actually made for a really cool looking racecar.
 
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