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  Topic: Adam the Wayne
DaveVan

Replies: 3
Views: 135

PostForum: Nascar Modeling Discussion   Posted: Wed Mar 27, 2024 2:46 pm   Subject: Adam the Wayne
He got sick....then MIA......unknown. Crying or Very sad
  Topic: 1/16 Mid 80's Thunderbird
DaveVan

Replies: 5
Views: 437

PostForum: Grayside Racers Corner 1973 - 1989   Posted: Fri Mar 08, 2024 1:45 pm   Subject: 1/16 Mid 80's Thunderbird
The body is way off, the engine is poor. They have you cut up the roll cage to fit inside the body. Wheels and tires are just OK at best. Other than that a great kit. Laughing
  Topic: Revell Gran Torino corrections
DaveVan

Replies: 6
Views: 492

PostForum: Grayside Racers Corner 1973 - 1989   Posted: Fri Mar 01, 2024 1:26 pm   Subject: Revell Gran Torino corrections


Oh and those '15's on the '72 were bonus extras from a kit sheet - saved me some decal money, Dave. You have anything to do with that?

Yes.... I did the art for the number sheets in all Mode ...
  Topic: Revell Gran Torino corrections
DaveVan

Replies: 6
Views: 492

PostForum: Grayside Racers Corner 1973 - 1989   Posted: Fri Mar 01, 2024 10:51 am   Subject: Revell Gran Torino corrections
I will agree the Revell Torino has manty issues. The issues come from Revell thinking the 71 Torino shared parts with the 72-76 Torino. We know they shared none. That 76 Torino was one of the last pr ...
  Topic: Old Milwaukee
DaveVan

Replies: 10
Views: 883

PostForum: The Showroom   Posted: Tue Feb 20, 2024 11:00 am   Subject: Old Milwaukee
VERY WELL DONE!!!!
  Topic: New Salvinos stuff....
DaveVan

Replies: 28
Views: 3827

PostForum: Nascar Modeling Discussion   Posted: Tue Feb 06, 2024 5:45 pm   Subject: New Salvinos stuff....
notworthy
  Topic: Ace Bobby Allison AMC decal sheet wanted
DaveVan

Replies: 4
Views: 499

PostForum: The Trading Post   Posted: Thu Feb 01, 2024 12:43 pm   Subject: Ace Bobby Allison AMC decal sheet wanted
Not Ace....I make a bunch......
  Topic: 1955 Nascar Championship Winner Tim Flock
DaveVan

Replies: 9
Views: 879

PostForum: The Showroom   Posted: Mon Jan 22, 2024 10:23 am   Subject: 1955 Nascar Championship Winner Tim Flock
Very nice clean work. I was allowed to do the decal art for that kit. I did it for Ms Flock to use on die cast she sold......then reworked for kit. thx
  Topic: 1987 #98 All Pro Jody Ridley Thunderbird 1:24
DaveVan

Replies: 11
Views: 1114

PostForum: The Showroom   Posted: Sun Jan 21, 2024 5:11 pm   Subject: 1987 #98 All Pro Jody Ridley Thunderbird 1:24
I really like that build!!!! Who's body is that???
  Topic: Make sure you also post your models on....
DaveVan

Replies: 16
Views: 1403

PostForum: The Showroom   Posted: Tue Jan 16, 2024 9:03 am   Subject: Make sure you also post your models on....
There was a big decline in traffic here long before i tried the facebook page. We have been on the decline for at least the last year and a half. maybe longer.
Pretty much happening across the net. A ...
  Topic: Make sure you also post your models on....
DaveVan

Replies: 16
Views: 1403

PostForum: The Showroom   Posted: Fri Jan 12, 2024 10:50 am   Subject: Make sure you also post your models on....
..agree ..agree ..agree
  Topic: Make sure you also post your models on....
DaveVan

Replies: 16
Views: 1403

PostForum: The Showroom   Posted: Thu Jan 11, 2024 8:18 am   Subject: Make sure you also post your models on....
NO Facespace allowed here at my house. I really hate how this site is slowly being abandoned by those in charge. I can go on for a long time as to why FB is a no go. Those that want to use it.....go ...
  Topic: Decals to classify
DaveVan

Replies: 2
Views: 615

PostForum: Nascar Modeling Discussion   Posted: Sun Jan 07, 2024 4:06 pm   Subject: Decals to classify
The M Griff sheet is correct. The car did run like this at times. The #04 car has only the blue WV state, CID decals on the hood.
https://media.fotki.com/2v2aje1nWxJcANd.jpg
  Topic: Salvinos is getting into the vintage Monogram Fords!
DaveVan

Replies: 57
Views: 9483

PostForum: Nascar Modeling Discussion   Posted: Wed Jan 03, 2024 3:35 pm   Subject: Salvinos is getting into the vintage Monogram Fords!
It looks to me the Elliott kit, in red, has decals for the lower white areas on the front and sides......but not for the rear bumper........so 'NO PAINTING' is is leading at best.
I've used the silv ...
  Topic: New Salvinos stuff....
DaveVan

Replies: 28
Views: 3827

PostForum: Nascar Modeling Discussion   Posted: Sun Dec 31, 2023 10:19 am   Subject: New Salvinos stuff....
Spot on Gary................All my offers of free help were met with 'Start your own model co'......
  Topic: New Salvinos stuff....
DaveVan

Replies: 28
Views: 3827

PostForum: Nascar Modeling Discussion   Posted: Sun Dec 31, 2023 12:00 am   Subject: New Salvinos stuff....
They've been in this business for five years now and still haven't done a reasonably accurate chassis or engine for any of their own tooling.

They just need to reach the level Monogram did in 1983. ...
  Topic: Olds C pillar.
DaveVan

Replies: 6
Views: 936

PostForum: Nascar Modeling Discussion   Posted: Thu Dec 28, 2023 1:24 pm   Subject: Olds C pillar.
IMHO the Monogram OLDS is much more correct. The C pillar had the glass wrap over most of it with a thin metal between the side and rear glass.....which most often was black to blend in with the glass ...
  Topic: 69 Ford Galaxie
DaveVan

Replies: 6
Views: 856

PostForum: Nascar Modeling Discussion   Posted: Wed Dec 27, 2023 1:06 pm   Subject: 69 Ford Galaxie
Don't think it ran in NASCAR Cup series. They gone to the smaller Torino by then. Maybe a ARCA or USAC racer......or just build a fantasy car.
  Topic: New Salvinos stuff....
DaveVan

Replies: 28
Views: 3827

PostForum: Nascar Modeling Discussion   Posted: Sat Dec 23, 2023 1:59 pm   Subject: New Salvinos stuff....
Thanks for the info
  Topic: Salvinos is getting into the vintage Monogram Fords!
DaveVan

Replies: 57
Views: 9483

PostForum: Nascar Modeling Discussion   Posted: Thu Dec 21, 2023 6:53 pm   Subject: Salvinos is getting into the vintage Monogram Fords!
When I replied on Youtube I did not like the red plastic Salvinos responded 'Most builders do not paint in Winter' WHAT???
  Topic: Salvinos is getting into the vintage Monogram Fords!
DaveVan

Replies: 57
Views: 9483

PostForum: Nascar Modeling Discussion   Posted: Thu Dec 21, 2023 5:50 am   Subject: Salvinos is getting into the vintage Monogram Fords!
Molded in red......PASS
  Topic: Amt 1969 Galaxie current Round 2 issue
DaveVan

Replies: 6
Views: 1058

PostForum: The Showroom   Posted: Tue Dec 19, 2023 5:29 pm   Subject: Amt 1969 Galaxie current Round 2 issue
Nice work!!!! Love them big Fords
  Topic: stripping die cast
DaveVan

Replies: 5
Views: 730

PostForum: The Diecast Den   Posted: Sun Dec 17, 2023 4:33 pm   Subject: stripping die cast
Citri-strip works on DC I have done....safe too
  Topic: Rusty Wallace's 1989 Kodiak Pontiac
DaveVan

Replies: 8
Views: 2395

PostForum: The Showroom   Posted: Sun Dec 17, 2023 9:07 am   Subject: Rusty Wallace's 1989 Kodiak Pontiac
Well done icon
  Topic: A & M Taurus
DaveVan

Replies: 26
Views: 3247

PostForum: Nascar Modeling Discussion   Posted: Thu Dec 14, 2023 8:12 am   Subject: A & M Taurus
Salvinos bought RM NASCAR tooling from Atlantis. Atlantis bought all RM tooling in storage in the USA. Modern RM NASCAR tooling, and the AM Taurus tooling, is in Asia.
Anything can happen.....but no ...
  Topic: A & M Taurus
DaveVan

Replies: 26
Views: 3247

PostForum: Nascar Modeling Discussion   Posted: Wed Dec 13, 2023 7:07 pm   Subject: A & M Taurus
And no one has the means to take over?
I guess AM's molds are somewhere..
Too bad they had to close the doors.
in what year?
Tooling for the Taurus was shopped around....no one wanted it at any pr ...
  Topic: Powerslide 1/16 decals
DaveVan

Replies: 3
Views: 584

PostForum: The Trading Post   Posted: Mon Dec 11, 2023 11:32 am   Subject: Powerslide 1/16 decals
I sell 1/16 scale K&K sheets for 69-73. LMK
  Topic: A & M Taurus
DaveVan

Replies: 26
Views: 3247

PostForum: Nascar Modeling Discussion   Posted: Sun Dec 10, 2023 4:48 pm   Subject: A & M Taurus
While the AM kit is nice, both were designed by Bob Johnson so are very similar. The detail is a little better on the AM kit and it was more current at the time......but I'd not pay a lot of $$$ for a ...
  Topic: A & M Taurus
DaveVan

Replies: 26
Views: 3247

PostForum: Nascar Modeling Discussion   Posted: Sun Dec 10, 2023 11:23 am   Subject: A & M Taurus
Are you talking about the Accurate Miniatures NASCAR Taurus kit??? I was involved with AM at the time. My brother in law worked for them. No production kits were ever made, only test shots. AM closed ...
  Topic: Talladega model display
DaveVan

Replies: 5
Views: 1248

PostForum: Nascar Modeling Discussion   Posted: Sun Dec 10, 2023 10:27 am   Subject: Talladega model display
https://youtu.be/FQqHm0M30vY?si=RTjfYdzSTrAJWEVK
  Topic: Problem with engine fit with Salvinios modified
DaveVan

Replies: 14
Views: 2450

PostForum: Nascar Modeling Discussion   Posted: Fri Dec 01, 2023 8:48 am   Subject: Problem with engine fit with Salvinios modified
Clay say the engine fir is really tight but it will go in. I think it boils down to opening up alignment holes so parts seat fully. A 1/32" extra will throw off everything////he says this a numbe ...
  Topic: October 2023 Completions
DaveVan

Replies: 7
Views: 1197

PostForum: The Diecast Den   Posted: Sun Nov 26, 2023 2:11 pm   Subject: October 2023 Completions
Some 'Obscura-forsurea' cars there!!!!
I'd like to know more about how you do them and decals ! thx
  Topic: Salvinos is getting into the vintage Monogram Fords!
DaveVan

Replies: 57
Views: 9483

PostForum: Nascar Modeling Discussion   Posted: Sat Nov 25, 2023 11:14 pm   Subject: Salvinos is getting into the vintage Monogram Fords!
Both of the SS and Fusion are in China. As they were tooled there they are part owned by the Chinese government. (check out the book 100 year marathon if you want to know more about how the Chinese wo ...
  Topic: Davey Allison Busch cars.
DaveVan

Replies: 18
Views: 4901

PostForum: Nascar Modeling Discussion   Posted: Sat Nov 25, 2023 7:57 pm   Subject: Davey Allison Busch cars.
Real DA Buick was at Evernham's cars show today per photos on the net....
  Topic: Problem with engine fit with Salvinios modified
DaveVan

Replies: 14
Views: 2450

PostForum: Nascar Modeling Discussion   Posted: Fri Nov 24, 2023 2:32 pm   Subject: Problem with engine fit with Salvinios modified
I would love to see a nice video series detailing the build of one of these. My first did not go well at all

A builder that did a lot of SAE magazine builds start a build on Yothbe......
About a 1 ...
  Topic: Problem with engine fit with Salvinios modified
DaveVan

Replies: 14
Views: 2450

PostForum: Nascar Modeling Discussion   Posted: Thu Nov 23, 2023 1:06 pm   Subject: Problem with engine fit with Salvinios modified
I would love to see a nice video series detailing the build of one of these. My first did not go well at all

A builder that did a lot of SAE magazine builds start a build on Yothbe......
About a 1 ...
  Topic: 2024 Mustang
DaveVan

Replies: 3
Views: 1015

PostForum: Nascar Modeling Discussion   Posted: Fri Nov 17, 2023 10:01 pm   Subject: 2024 Mustang
As hard as FORD is pushing the Dark Horse I bet Salvinos has CAD in hand........weather they do it is another thing.
  Topic: Jack Ingram Fairmont
DaveVan

Replies: 15
Views: 2516

PostForum: The Showroom   Posted: Fri Nov 17, 2023 7:13 am   Subject: Jack Ingram Fairmont
I LIKE IT!!!!
  Topic: Holman Moody Race Hauler w/David Pearson 66 Fairlane
DaveVan

Replies: 26
Views: 4100

PostForum: The Showroom   Posted: Thu Nov 16, 2023 10:22 pm   Subject: Holman Moody Race Hauler w/David Pearson 66 Fairlane
WOW WOW WOW Shocked
  Topic: Salvinos is getting into the vintage Monogram Fords!
DaveVan

Replies: 57
Views: 9483

PostForum: Nascar Modeling Discussion   Posted: Thu Nov 09, 2023 5:23 pm   Subject: Salvinos is getting into the vintage Monogram Fords!
for legal reasons they can't use Dale's name at the moment.

Teresa needs a bigger cut.
BOOM....beat me to it!
  Topic: Salvinos is getting into the vintage Monogram Fords!
DaveVan

Replies: 57
Views: 9483

PostForum: Nascar Modeling Discussion   Posted: Tue Nov 07, 2023 4:53 pm   Subject: Salvinos is getting into the vintage Monogram Fords!
If the FORD tooling was cut in China, as I think they were, China owns 50.1% of it. Add to that it will not be permitted to leave China.
A model train company tried to move some China tooling to Kor ...
  Topic: Ryan Blaney Phoenix decals
DaveVan

Replies: 4
Views: 808

PostForum: Decal Makers Previews   Posted: Tue Nov 07, 2023 12:27 am   Subject: Ryan Blaney Phoenix decals
I think Print It Decals said they'd have them soon. Check their site.
  Topic: Salvinos is getting into the vintage Monogram Fords!
DaveVan

Replies: 57
Views: 9483

PostForum: Nascar Modeling Discussion   Posted: Fri Oct 27, 2023 3:19 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: Salvinos is getting into the vintage Monogram Fords!
DaveVan

Replies: 57
Views: 9483

PostForum: Nascar Modeling Discussion   Posted: Wed Oct 25, 2023 7:09 pm   Subject: Salvinos is getting into the vintage Monogram Fords!
If it's a repop of the old kit at $55, thanks but "hell no".
Agreed......more to build in the stash than will ever finish
  Topic: Salvinos is getting into the vintage Monogram Fords!
DaveVan

Replies: 57
Views: 9483

PostForum: Nascar Modeling Discussion   Posted: Wed Oct 25, 2023 12:46 pm   Subject: Salvinos is getting into the vintage Monogram Fords!
Price??? Is $50 the norm now or just for the #3?
  Topic: Donahue Johan Javelin
DaveVan

Replies: 2
Views: 777

PostForum: The Trading Post   Posted: Sat Sep 23, 2023 7:30 am   Subject: Donahue Johan Javelin
What do you want for them???? I am a real Javelin owner and interested. thx
  Topic: Model Supplies
DaveVan

Replies: 2
Views: 757

PostForum: The Social Hall   Posted: Sat Sep 23, 2023 7:28 am   Subject: Model Supplies
Hobby Lobby has a decent supplies.......if not I also use Hobbylinc online.
  Topic: New Plastic Indycar kit in 1/20 scale coming soon!!!!
DaveVan

Replies: 21
Views: 4647

PostForum: Road Racers, Drag Racers, Open Wheels, Modifieds, Late Models, ect   Posted: Mon Sep 11, 2023 8:16 am   Subject: New Plastic Indycar kit in 1/20 scale coming soon!!!!
That's steep for what will undoubtedly be a banana warped chassis and parts that don't fit (like the modified).

Just for a little perspective on the retail price of the Indy kit......
BEEMAX is do ...
  Topic: Clearcoating post 2000 tyres.
DaveVan

Replies: 3
Views: 1871

PostForum: Nascar Modeling Discussion   Posted: Fri Sep 08, 2023 6:12 am   Subject: Clearcoating post 2000 tyres.
Not sure about TS.....I always use Testors dull coat and it works fine.
  Topic: Ken Schrader Folgers Lumina
DaveVan

Replies: 7
Views: 2431

PostForum: The Showroom   Posted: Tue Aug 29, 2023 9:00 pm   Subject: Ken Schrader Folgers Lumina
I got to talk to Ken at the SRX race @ Pulaski Va. He was a customer of ours when we had the hobby shop in Charlotte. He'd LOVE your build as at one time he was buy a number of kits from us!!!
 
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