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Topic: Info needed Pearson 1971 GTO color |
DarylH
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Forum: Reference Photo's - Paint and Color Matching Posted: Thu Mar 03, 2022 6:14 pm Subject: Info needed Pearson 1971 GTO color |
I was at the Motor State 400 and Plum Crazy didn't seem right to me so I went to Youtube. This video features the Pearson/Vallo Pontiac. My opinion is leaning toward Maroon Metalic but your mileage ma ... |
Topic: Allan Grice 1989 Pontiac Coke 600 |
DarylH
Replies: 47
Views: 21580
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Thu Mar 03, 2022 5:33 pm Subject: Allan Grice 1989 Pontiac Coke 600 |
I look at the pics and I see a dead match shape-wise to the AMT kit. When I receive my decals I'll check to see how they'll fit on the slightly smaller body. |
Topic: Info needed Pearson 1971 GTO color |
DarylH
Replies: 15
Views: 8991
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Forum: Reference Photo's - Paint and Color Matching Posted: Wed Mar 02, 2022 8:08 pm Subject: Info needed Pearson 1971 GTO color |
I can't swear to it but I always saw the 33 as a Root Beer brown metallic. I have no recollection of the purple at Talladega so I'm so glad I stopped by |
Topic: Allan Grice 1989 Pontiac Coke 600 |
DarylH
Replies: 47
Views: 21580
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Wed Mar 02, 2022 7:54 pm Subject: Allan Grice 1989 Pontiac Coke 600 |
yeah, what they said |
Topic: Long shot... |
DarylH
Replies: 18
Views: 12599
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Forum: Darkside Racers Corner 1948 - 1972 Posted: Fri Jan 07, 2022 10:53 pm Subject: Long shot... |
https://zupimages.net/up/22/01/clmx.jpg
This one is obviously not a 500, but not the crashed car either, as the hood numbers are a different font.
Not a 500 with that tunnel back window althou ... |
Topic: H. B. Bailey #36 Grand Prix 1989 |
DarylH
Replies: 14
Views: 9458
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Tue Dec 21, 2021 9:35 pm Subject: H. B. Bailey #36 Grand Prix 1989 |
A primo pack of Ponchos! Well done Lefty |
Topic: Looking for pics of Rodney Combs 43 French's / Black Flag |
DarylH
Replies: 4
Views: 7460
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Forum: Reference Photo's - Paint and Color Matching Posted: Fri Dec 03, 2021 11:27 am Subject: Looking for pics of Rodney Combs 43 French's / Black Flag |
Kinda put the "ugh" in fugly
A definite attention grabber on any display shelf. |
Topic: Maxwell House colors |
DarylH
Replies: 0
Views: 2353
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Forum: Reference Photo's - Paint and Color Matching Posted: Mon Nov 15, 2021 11:23 am Subject: Maxwell House colors |
Always liked the Sterling Marlin's Maxwell House ride. Any consensus on the paint for the blue and burple? |
Topic: 90s Monogram kits for sale-3 more added |
DarylH
Replies: 11
Views: 7432
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Forum: The Trading Post Posted: Tue Nov 09, 2021 7:48 pm Subject: 90s Monogram kits for sale-3 more added |
Maxwell House 22 please. PM sent. |
Topic: 9 Hole wheels Question |
DarylH
Replies: 21
Views: 13903
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Wed Oct 27, 2021 8:59 pm Subject: 9 Hole wheels Question |
So '89 to '92 Monogram T-Birds have 9 hole wheels |
Topic: 1982 Mark Martin #02 Jolly Rancher Buick |
DarylH
Replies: 10
Views: 8899
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Tue Oct 26, 2021 11:12 am Subject: 1982 Mark Martin #02 Jolly Rancher Buick |
Another good one Billy! |
Topic: 1966-67 Fairlane questions |
DarylH
Replies: 41
Views: 24569
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Forum: Darkside Racers Corner 1948 - 1972 Posted: Sun Oct 24, 2021 3:20 pm Subject: 1966-67 Fairlane questions |
I'd forgotten that book. I think my '64 Dodge is in there. |
Topic: Fireball 63 Galaxie project |
DarylH
Replies: 72
Views: 41752
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Forum: The Fab Shop Posted: Sun Oct 24, 2021 1:45 pm Subject: Fireball 63 Galaxie project |
This build is fun to watch and a bit inspiring. I was at a model show Friday and had a Galaxie in my hands
but then I saw that they had the Salvino kits $5 cheaper than anywhere else so I chose an A ... |
Topic: Fireball 63 Galaxie project |
DarylH
Replies: 72
Views: 41752
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Forum: The Fab Shop Posted: Wed Oct 20, 2021 10:42 am Subject: Fireball 63 Galaxie project |
A very interesting time for the teams as they worked to see how much they could get by the NASCAR inspectors.
They ran the exhaust pipes throug ... |
Topic: #62 Copley 1972 Torino Hardtop |
DarylH
Replies: 15
Views: 11053
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Forum: Darkside Racers Corner 1948 - 1972 Posted: Thu Oct 07, 2021 9:19 pm Subject: #62 Copley 1972 Torino Hardtop |
I would love to do that Daughty car. Clean and attractive paint scheme and it's a good pic for the decal makers. |
Topic: 1966-67 Fairlane questions |
DarylH
Replies: 41
Views: 24569
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Forum: Darkside Racers Corner 1948 - 1972 Posted: Thu Oct 07, 2021 12:18 pm Subject: 1966-67 Fairlane questions |
Excellent info! I just started a Fairlane last night. |
Topic: 1988 Jocko Maggiacomo #63 Linro Chevrolet |
DarylH
Replies: 6
Views: 5887
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Wed Oct 06, 2021 11:56 am Subject: 1988 Jocko Maggiacomo #63 Linro Chevrolet |
Very cool Billy. Did you have to paint the stripes? |
Topic: Tim Richmond's OM Lemans |
DarylH
Replies: 6
Views: 6720
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Forum: The Fab Shop Posted: Tue Oct 05, 2021 11:45 am Subject: Tim Richmond's OM Lemans |
Here's my take on the Salvino Lemans;
The roof is too flat but can be built up with some putty. I used Perfect Plastic Putty
https://media.fotki.com/2v2aYfrzrx6J1fs.jpg
The bumpers are over extende ... |
Topic: #62 Copley 1972 Torino Hardtop |
DarylH
Replies: 15
Views: 11053
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Forum: Darkside Racers Corner 1948 - 1972 Posted: Tue Oct 05, 2021 7:47 am Subject: #62 Copley 1972 Torino Hardtop |
That makes a good looking race car. Reminds me of a Petty Plymouth Satellite. I can't help with your questions but I'm curious to see what turns up. |
Topic: 1989 Stroh's Light T-Bird |
DarylH
Replies: 7
Views: 6753
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Forum: Reference Photo's - Paint and Color Matching Posted: Mon Sep 27, 2021 9:35 pm Subject: 1989 Stroh's Light T-Bird |
I used AS-8 on the one I'm building now. It looks good to me but I haven't clear coated yet. |
Topic: Cale's Valvoline Buick |
DarylH
Replies: 11
Views: 8370
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Forum: Reference Photo's - Paint and Color Matching Posted: Fri Sep 24, 2021 6:38 pm Subject: Cale's Valvoline Buick |
Yeaa I'm also leaning toward TS55 |
Topic: Cale's Valvoline Buick |
DarylH
Replies: 11
Views: 8370
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Forum: Reference Photo's - Paint and Color Matching Posted: Thu Sep 23, 2021 7:12 pm Subject: Cale's Valvoline Buick |
I have the new Salvino release of the Valvoline Buick and I'm a bit confused. Is the back end black or blue? Midnight blue maybe. It seems to look a little different in each pic I've found. |
Topic: Uno Buick |
DarylH
Replies: 5
Views: 6933
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Forum: Grayside Racers Corner 1973 - 1989 Posted: Wed Sep 15, 2021 6:20 pm Subject: Uno Buick |
Very nice! A simple classy scheme well done. |
Topic: Salvino LeMans roof fix? |
DarylH
Replies: 10
Views: 10226
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Forum: Grayside Racers Corner 1973 - 1989 Posted: Wed Sep 15, 2021 4:51 pm Subject: Salvino LeMans roof fix? |
I think I'm getting there now...
The grille and bumper were seperated with a razor saw
https://images46.fotki.com/v1671/photos/6/4062036/16104224/20210913_222852-th.jpg
The grille was glued to ... |
Topic: Salvino LeMans roof fix? |
DarylH
Replies: 10
Views: 10226
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Forum: Grayside Racers Corner 1973 - 1989 Posted: Sun Sep 12, 2021 8:27 pm Subject: Salvino LeMans roof fix? |
Flat top no more
https://media.fotki.com/2v2aBGwFFx6J1fs.jpg
https://media.fotki.com/2v2aBGbWNx6J1fs.jpg
Now on to the bumpers |
Topic: Salvino LeMans roof fix? |
DarylH
Replies: 10
Views: 10226
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Forum: Grayside Racers Corner 1973 - 1989 Posted: Wed Sep 08, 2021 5:59 pm Subject: Salvino LeMans roof fix? |
Welllll okay den. I'll stretch some mental muscles and figure it out myself |
Topic: Salvino LeMans roof fix? |
DarylH
Replies: 10
Views: 10226
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Forum: Grayside Racers Corner 1973 - 1989 Posted: Wed Sep 08, 2021 7:09 am Subject: Salvino LeMans roof fix? |
I've finally got around to getting the kit from Mike's and I wonder if anyone's tried to fix the odd slope from front to back. Any ideas? |
Topic: Permatex 250 Studebaker 1963 version |
DarylH
Replies: 7
Views: 6608
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Forum: Road Racers, Drag Racers, Open Wheels, Modifieds, Late Models, ect Posted: Sat Aug 28, 2021 6:28 pm Subject: Permatex 250 Studebaker 1963 version |
Love this one, very well done conversion. I saw quite a few Permatex races because ABC Wide World of Sports would feature it. |
Topic: #41 Bobby Unser 1972 Torino |
DarylH
Replies: 26
Views: 15657
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Forum: The Fab Shop Posted: Thu Aug 12, 2021 10:31 am Subject: #41 Bobby Unser 1972 Torino |
This is looking really good Bob. |
Topic: '71 Plymouth |
DarylH
Replies: 10
Views: 9173
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Forum: Darkside Racers Corner 1948 - 1972 Posted: Thu Aug 12, 2021 10:28 am Subject: '71 Plymouth |
To my eyes the MPC Plymouth body is spot on. If Salvino copies it with a few small NASCAR mods it'll will be a good one. |
Topic: '71 Plymouth |
DarylH
Replies: 10
Views: 9173
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Forum: Darkside Racers Corner 1948 - 1972 Posted: Wed Aug 11, 2021 10:16 am Subject: '71 Plymouth |
I've been away from NASCAR modeling for quite awhile but the Salvino Dodges look too good to ignore. I've pulled an MPC Plymouth body out and compared it to the new Petty Dodge. It looks close enough ... |
Topic: Howmet TX |
DarylH
Replies: 7
Views: 8034
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Forum: Road Racers, Drag Racers, Open Wheels, Modifieds, Late Models, ect Posted: Sat Dec 26, 2020 11:16 am Subject: Howmet TX |
A new 1/24 resin kit from Pierpaolo Pinterelli. Expensive but well done and his research is helpful for a 1/25 build.
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?vanity=100014512177442&set=a.9770500161 ... |
Topic: Tamiya F-1 Models |
DarylH
Replies: 4
Views: 5847
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Forum: The Fab Shop Posted: Sat Dec 26, 2020 10:51 am Subject: Tamiya F-1 Models |
Lacquers and acrylics are good but no clear enamels! |
Topic: Cartoon Network decal sheets - NEWBIE question |
DarylH
Replies: 6
Views: 6422
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Sat Dec 26, 2020 9:44 am Subject: Cartoon Network decal sheets - NEWBIE question |
Piling on here...sub-standard product and no response when I asked questions |
Topic: '50s stuckers for sale |
DarylH
Replies: 0
Views: 4073
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Forum: The Trading Post Posted: Thu May 23, 2019 7:58 pm Subject: '50s stuckers for sale |
I was so glad to see the founding fathers of NASCAR get some attention so I picked some up. But now reality has smacked me upside the head and I realize that I should let them go to those who will hav ... |
Topic: Getting back into the decal business (Ol'Days Decals) |
DarylH
Replies: 23
Views: 22907
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Forum: The Trading Post Posted: Tue Apr 02, 2019 8:28 am Subject: Getting back into the decal business (Ol'Days Decals) |
Put you into my saved sellers list. Good stuff Tom! |
Topic: Salvino kits with both headlight panels only one bumper |
DarylH
Replies: 29
Views: 25015
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Forum: Grayside Racers Corner 1973 - 1989 Posted: Mon Feb 25, 2019 8:04 am Subject: Salvino kits with both headlight panels only one bumper |
Well Mark, I'm working in the reverse of what I wanted to. I wanted to do the '74/5 bumper first, then the '76/7 style. Thing is, the Revell is '77 style and so is the one in the round headlight SG ki ... |
Topic: STROHS Blue? |
DarylH
Replies: 8
Views: 9888
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Mon Feb 25, 2019 7:52 am Subject: STROHS Blue? |
TS-55 is the closest spray can blue. The car was solid dark blue and back when the kit was released Pactra Imperial Blue was the color of choice. I used it on my '88 T-bird and it was a good match but ... |
Topic: Bobby Allison 1982 Daytona 500 Winner Minus Rear Bumper |
DarylH
Replies: 16
Views: 18430
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Tue Feb 19, 2019 9:06 am Subject: Bobby Allison 1982 Daytona 500 Winner Minus Rear Bumper |
Oh yeah. I remember that race well. Great job |
Topic: Gentlemen... start your Monte's! |
DarylH
Replies: 95
Views: 76040
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Forum: Nascar Tips and Tricks Posted: Thu Feb 14, 2019 9:10 am Subject: Gentlemen... start your Monte's! |
To paraphrase Obi-Wan, this IS the post we're looking for. |
Topic: INFO needed anything will help |
DarylH
Replies: 10
Views: 13700
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Forum: Darkside Racers Corner 1948 - 1972 Posted: Fri Feb 01, 2019 8:40 pm Subject: INFO needed anything will help |
What a great picture!
I don't know the where or when but I would really love to see Moebius do one of those Mercs. |
Topic: Kit car bash |
DarylH
Replies: 3
Views: 7936
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Forum: The Fab Shop Posted: Fri Feb 01, 2019 2:23 pm Subject: Kit car bash |
He finished 5th in the Daytona modified race in 1979. It will soon be in a box with the rest of the hobby stuff. Hope to be setting up a new hobby room in March. |
Topic: Speedway Replica decals |
DarylH
Replies: 2
Views: 5347
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Fri Feb 01, 2019 8:54 am Subject: Speedway Replica decals |
used his decals a few times note sure who makes them. but anytime i use white numbers or lettering on a car i usually double them up. i just like to do it that way and to me stands out better against ... |
Topic: Kit car bash |
DarylH
Replies: 3
Views: 7936
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Forum: The Fab Shop Posted: Fri Feb 01, 2019 8:49 am Subject: Kit car bash |
I sit here in a state of mayhem. We need to move to a small ranch house so the packing of the hobby stuff has begun. Most all of my projects have been boxed up but I've kept this out to fiddle with.
... |
Topic: Mark Martin Decal preview Stroh Light Stroh's Light |
DarylH
Replies: 29
Views: 27662
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Sun Jan 27, 2019 7:17 am Subject: Mark Martin Decal preview Stroh Light Stroh's Light |
I've received my Stroh's decals and they are beautiful. Well done Mark! |
Topic: 79 Cale Yarborough Blue color |
DarylH
Replies: 5
Views: 9611
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Forum: Grayside Racers Corner 1973 - 1989 Posted: Sat Jan 12, 2019 2:51 pm Subject: 79 Cale Yarborough Blue color |
What color for the chassis and interior? I'm finally making some progress and I'm getting near to paint time. |
Topic: B.A Bre 510 ****update 7/6/19****** |
DarylH
Replies: 32
Views: 31325
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Forum: The Fab Shop Posted: Sun Jan 06, 2019 9:00 am Subject: B.A Bre 510 ****update 7/6/19****** |
I love that Bobby would race anything with wheels but I don't remember him in the Datsun. Research time! |
Topic: Mark Martin Decal preview Stroh Light Stroh's Light |
DarylH
Replies: 29
Views: 27662
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Fri Jan 04, 2019 9:21 pm Subject: Mark Martin Decal preview Stroh Light Stroh's Light |
You made me look!
I have one in the display case but couldn't remember which year. It's the '88 which I built when they first released that body style in the double kit. That means I'll have to have ... |
Topic: 1/16 General Lee |
DarylH
Replies: 7
Views: 11375
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Forum: Darkside Racers Corner 1948 - 1972 Posted: Sun Dec 02, 2018 7:07 pm Subject: 1/16 General Lee |
Dave Van now has K&K Daytona decals available. He posted in the trading post section and I snagged a sheet. |
Topic: The 2018 NASCAR Monster Cup Champ |
DarylH
Replies: 14
Views: 13727
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Tue Nov 20, 2018 9:37 am Subject: The 2018 NASCAR Monster Cup Champ |
Beautiful build! |
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