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Topic: Allan Grice Fosters 1989 Pontiac Coke 600 |
Dan Belcher
Replies: 18
Views: 3716
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Forum: 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
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Forum: 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
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Forum: 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
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Forum: 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
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Forum: 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
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Forum: 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
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Forum: 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
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Forum: 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! |
Topic: Al Unser, Jr.'s 1993 Valvoline Lola IndyCar |
Dan Belcher
Replies: 13
Views: 4228
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Forum: 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
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Forum: 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
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Forum: 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
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Forum: 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
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Forum: 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
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Forum: 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
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Forum: 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
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Forum: 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
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Forum: 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
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Forum: 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
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Forum: 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
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Forum: 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
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Forum: 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
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Forum: 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
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Forum: 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
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Forum: 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
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Forum: 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
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Forum: 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
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Forum: 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
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Forum: 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
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Forum: 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
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Forum: 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
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Forum: 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
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Forum: 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
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Forum: 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
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Forum: 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
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Forum: 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
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Forum: 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
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Forum: 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
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Forum: 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
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Forum: 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
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Forum: 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
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Forum: 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
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Forum: 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
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Forum: 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
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Forum: 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
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Forum: 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
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Forum: 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
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Forum: 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
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Forum: 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
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Forum: 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
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Forum: 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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