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Topic: Decal Preview: Dale, Jr's Sun Drop Late Model Camaro |
FallsCity48
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Fri Sep 02, 2022 5:58 pm Subject: Decal Preview: Dale, Jr's Sun Drop Late Model Camaro |
It's Jay's Stock Cars who is doing the 3D printed Late Model Bodies. Even has a 3D printed chassis for the late model bodies. Here is the link to his FB page:
https://www.facebook.com/JaysStockCars ... |
Topic: 3D printed 1/25 scale BOXY Matador..... |
FallsCity48
Replies: 19
Views: 11483
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Forum: Darkside Racers Corner 1948 - 1972 Posted: Thu Mar 31, 2022 1:28 am Subject: 3D printed 1/25 scale BOXY Matador..... |
Tom...never knew that one!
I got yhe Boxy Matador in mail today. It's designed as a street stock body but may be a better racer. Door lines are shallow, good for a Cup car. Overall shape is good t ... |
Topic: AMC Hornet Resin casting |
FallsCity48
Replies: 11
Views: 9413
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Thu Jun 10, 2021 11:53 pm Subject: Re: AMC Hornet Resin casting |
I have a question for everyone.
I finally was able to get a AMC Hornet Promo. Me Being a Tom Reffner fan
ive wanted to build his Hornet. what is the best way to try to cast this body?
If you ... |
Topic: HB Bailey? |
FallsCity48
Replies: 18
Views: 14544
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Mon May 10, 2021 4:12 pm Subject: HB Bailey? |
Where the wheels/tires staggered on these cars?
Tires not staggered. Car(s) ran in Nascar Grand American, Grand National East & USAC. PM me with your email address if you wish for other pho ... |
Topic: Do you know the history of this car? |
FallsCity48
Replies: 17
Views: 12092
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Mon May 10, 2021 4:03 pm Subject: Do you know the history of this car? |
Is this the car you guys are talking about...... see video
Restored by a friend. Pete Cellini.
https://www.facebook.com/watch/live/?v=567625134016633&ref=watch_permalink
https://www.faceboo ... |
Topic: HB Bailey? |
FallsCity48
Replies: 18
Views: 14544
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Thu Apr 29, 2021 12:51 am Subject: HB Bailey? |
FYI......H.B.'s Grand American Firebird was a Holman Moody build....
He had a team car as well (#96) that Herb Adams (among others) drove.
The engine had a nice high rise manifold. |
Topic: Prayers for one of our own needed... |
FallsCity48
Replies: 5
Views: 6260
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Forum: The Social Hall Posted: Sun Jan 24, 2021 2:17 am Subject: Prayers for one of our own needed... |
Please keep in your thoughts & prayers as one of own Wade Brooks (Wedge) was diagnosed with Covid last weekend and his wife this weekend. Wade has gotten significantly worse over the past 36 hours ... |
Topic: Decals from Salvinos |
FallsCity48
Replies: 20
Views: 19185
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Thu Nov 19, 2020 3:17 am Subject: Decals from Salvinos |
Is there a paint color that matched the Salvino's Vermilion sheets??
.......Needed just in case for bumper touch up's etc. |
Topic: Penngwen is back!!! |
FallsCity48
Replies: 14
Views: 11332
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Mon Nov 16, 2020 11:40 pm Subject: Penngwen is back!!! |
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Topic: Decals from Salvinos |
FallsCity48
Replies: 20
Views: 19185
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Wed Nov 11, 2020 2:45 am Subject: Decals from Salvinos |
Check your PM !!! |
Topic: Dodge Daytona IROC |
FallsCity48
Replies: 31
Views: 30631
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Forum: The Fab Shop Posted: Thu Oct 01, 2020 12:19 am Subject: Dodge Daytona IROC |
1320wayne1, Where did you get the valve covers for the engine??
Great job!! |
Topic: Good Lord! Really!? |
FallsCity48
Replies: 10
Views: 9640
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Thu Oct 01, 2020 12:11 am Subject: Good Lord! Really!? |
They will use any/every gimmick to entice ratings to charge the best advertising rate..... whether it's to fabricated racing results ("Lucky Dog", "Competition Cautions", "Sta ... |
Topic: Passing of a Forum friend & modeler |
FallsCity48
Replies: 4
Views: 6763
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Forum: The Social Hall Posted: Thu Jul 23, 2020 5:40 pm Subject: Passing of a Forum friend & modeler |
......"our beloved" moderators have moved all 3 of our notices of Doug's passing from the areas in this forum where Doug frequented so no one will ever see them
GREAT JOB!!! ..appl ... |
Topic: Doug Dempsey Has Passed |
FallsCity48
Replies: 8
Views: 9972
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Forum: The Social Hall Posted: Thu Jul 23, 2020 2:21 pm Subject: Doug Dempsey Has Passed |
RIP my friend........... |
Topic: Passing of a Forum friend & modeler |
FallsCity48
Replies: 4
Views: 6763
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Forum: The Social Hall Posted: Thu Jul 23, 2020 2:19 pm Subject: Passing of a Forum friend & modeler |
With heavy heart, I wanted to pass along the news of the recent & unexpected passing of a Randy Ayers Forum member & friend, Doug Dempsey (wingcar builder). His friendship, contributions to us ... |
Topic: Friday Hassler 55 Chevy |
FallsCity48
Replies: 5
Views: 6384
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Mon Mar 16, 2020 5:29 pm Subject: Re: Friday Hassler 55 Chevy |
Was it common not to have a windshield in asphalt late model modifieds back in those day?
https://public.fotki.com/alabamaracingphotos/late_model_modifieds/tony_poe_004.html
Mac, this photo of F ... |
Topic: Bill Dennis 1970 Rookie Car |
FallsCity48
Replies: 16
Views: 14196
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Forum: Darkside Racers Corner 1948 - 1972 Posted: Wed Mar 04, 2020 4:12 am Subject: Re: Bill Dennis 1970 Rookie Car |
https://i.postimg.cc/8PrbJ5Kh/DSCN2895.jpg
https://i.postimg.cc/nL12FPdg/DSCN2893.jpg
What paint did you use for the yellow??
Great job!!! |
Topic: Some Plymouth stuff |
FallsCity48
Replies: 16
Views: 14907
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Forum: The Fab Shop Posted: Wed Feb 12, 2020 12:25 am Subject: Some Plymouth stuff |
Let me know fellas.
VERY INTERESTED IN ALL THOSE PRODUCTS!!!!
LET ME KNOW!!! |
Topic: Al Straub Mustang Grand American Series |
FallsCity48
Replies: 4
Views: 6759
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Forum: Darkside Racers Corner 1948 - 1972 Posted: Tue Dec 24, 2019 4:09 am Subject: Al Straub Mustang Grand American Series |
D. Waltrip drove a matching #72 team car to this one briefly so you may be able to find something thru that route.
I saw one pic of the #74 on a stake-bed truck with the #72 on a trailer behind it b ... |
Topic: Al Straub Mustang Grand American Series |
FallsCity48
Replies: 4
Views: 6759
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Forum: Darkside Racers Corner 1948 - 1972 Posted: Mon Dec 23, 2019 1:13 am Subject: Al Straub Mustang Grand American Series |
MarkJ, unfortunately I don't have many photos of Al's Grand Touring/ American Mustangs. The car from the 1968 season appears to be a lighter color. The car from the 1970 / 1971 season (S & S Auto ... |
Topic: McLaren Indy car conversion |
FallsCity48
Replies: 3
Views: 6874
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Forum: Road Racers, Drag Racers, Open Wheels, Modifieds, Late Models, ect Posted: Fri Oct 11, 2019 12:37 am Subject: McLaren Indy car conversion |
18degrees,
You may check with a couple of other modeling forums
that specialize in "open wheel" or "Indy cars" such as.....
Open Wheel Racing Modeling
http://mb2501.proboa ... |
Topic: ASA, ALL-Pro, ARTGO Short Track Chassis of the mid 80's |
FallsCity48
Replies: 4
Views: 9205
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Forum: Road Racers, Drag Racers, Open Wheels, Modifieds, Late Models, ect Posted: Thu Mar 14, 2019 4:13 am Subject: ASA, ALL-Pro, ARTGO Short Track Chassis of the mid 80's |
In 1987, ASA mandated perimeter chassis. This was done in an attempt to control the appearance of the ASA cars and to make the cars more visually appealing to the fans......sound familiar.
The Trick ... |
Topic: ASA, ALL-Pro, ARTGO Short Track Chassis of the mid 80's |
FallsCity48
Replies: 4
Views: 9205
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Forum: Road Racers, Drag Racers, Open Wheels, Modifieds, Late Models, ect Posted: Wed Mar 13, 2019 1:23 pm Subject: ASA, ALL-Pro, ARTGO Short Track Chassis of the mid 80's |
During this time there was a great period of chassis evolution with many
suppliers (Dillon, Howe, Lefthandler, Frings, Port City etc.) that reflected there chassis ideas. Unfortunately this did not s ... |
Topic: "The" first half chassis stock car... |
FallsCity48
Replies: 15
Views: 19262
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Forum: Darkside Racers Corner 1948 - 1972 Posted: Sun Mar 10, 2019 12:45 am Subject: "The" first half chassis stock car... |
Michael,
May have a few things you need....PM your email address if you wish
for me to send to you. |
Topic: Mark |
FallsCity48
Replies: 7
Views: 9674
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Tue Mar 05, 2019 1:23 pm Subject: Mark |
I'm still around. As stated I'm going through some personal/family issues, including the loss of my father, among other things. Two weeks before that my dog also passed. It was a rough January........ ... |
Topic: Gentlemen... start your Monte's! |
FallsCity48
Replies: 95
Views: 74143
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Forum: Nascar Tips and Tricks Posted: Sun Feb 24, 2019 2:45 am Subject: Gentlemen... start your Monte's! |
SPOILER ALERT!! I'm about to share with you one of my biggest secrets!
https://i.postimg.cc/KzybQpQf/IMG-8844.jpghttps://i.postimg.cc/7P94MVz1/IMG-8845.jpg
AdamtheWayne, Fantastic detail....Th ... |
Topic: Mike Herman is looking for Dodge Daytona decal ideas |
FallsCity48
Replies: 28
Views: 27102
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Sun Jan 20, 2019 1:12 am Subject: Re: Mike's Daytona decals |
........Was the King Enterprises Charger 500 #1 driven by Pete Hamilton converted into a Daytona? Love that blue with gold numbers! Definitely the best looking car of 1968.
Actually a King Enterpr ... |
Topic: David Pearson 71 Plymouth |
FallsCity48
Replies: 18
Views: 20317
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Forum: Darkside Racers Corner 1948 - 1972 Posted: Mon Jan 14, 2019 2:24 pm Subject: Re: Pearson 71 Roadrunner |
........I hope I was able to answer a few of yours. Thank you.
????? I did not have any questions. |
Topic: David Pearson 71 Plymouth |
FallsCity48
Replies: 18
Views: 20317
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Forum: Darkside Racers Corner 1948 - 1972 Posted: Mon Jan 14, 2019 1:11 am Subject: David Pearson 71 Plymouth |
Check your email...... |
Topic: Bill Champion's Mercury |
FallsCity48
Replies: 12
Views: 13389
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Tue Jan 08, 2019 11:08 pm Subject: Bill Champion's Mercury |
Bobby,
Great story & fantastic build as usual.....
Always a pleasure to see a new effort from you.
1st met Mr. Champion in 1969 & he always was a champion
to me. |
Topic: B.A Bre 510 ****update 7/6/19****** |
FallsCity48
Replies: 32
Views: 30759
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Forum: The Fab Shop Posted: Wed Jan 02, 2019 11:51 pm Subject: B.A Bre 510 ****update 7/6/19****** |
Most interested in your progress....that car has been on my build list for years!!
If you need photos....Holler! |
Topic: Cecil Gordon Galaxie question |
FallsCity48
Replies: 8
Views: 10835
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Forum: Darkside Racers Corner 1948 - 1972 Posted: Sun Dec 16, 2018 11:59 pm Subject: Cecil Gordon Galaxie question |
........(Racing-Reference might be wrong about a Ford at Ontario. A pic I have seen seems to show the Cyclone.)
A quick glance of Racing Reference.info provides the following :
Riverside Jan. 11 ... |
Topic: Cecil Gordon Galaxie question |
FallsCity48
Replies: 8
Views: 10835
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Forum: Darkside Racers Corner 1948 - 1972 Posted: Sun Dec 16, 2018 12:46 am Subject: Cecil Gordon Galaxie question |
Firefly, as odd as it seems, this photo is of Cecil at the 1971 Motor Trend 500. The 1968 Galaxie would appear to be not eligible due to Nascar's 3 year rule but must have been waived for Motor Trend ... |
Topic: 1979 Petty Question |
FallsCity48
Replies: 13
Views: 15887
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Forum: Grayside Racers Corner 1973 - 1989 Posted: Wed Sep 26, 2018 7:07 pm Subject: 1979 Petty Question |
Best I can remember, there was a feud going on about $$$'s between STP & Petty Enterprises. This livery on the car pointed out to STP how much exposure the current level of sponsorship money would ... |
Topic: d waltrips 72 cyclone terminal transport color suggestions? |
FallsCity48
Replies: 3
Views: 7131
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Forum: Reference Photo's - Paint and Color Matching Posted: Fri Aug 10, 2018 11:53 pm Subject: d waltrips 72 cyclone terminal transport color suggestions? |
The actual colors the car was painted were "UPS Brown" & Gold because these were the colors of the trucks of the sponsor Terminal Transport Trucking (& hand-lettered by Ken Binkley). ... |
Topic: 1962 All-Star race |
FallsCity48
Replies: 6
Views: 10089
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Forum: Darkside Racers Corner 1948 - 1972 Posted: Thu Jul 26, 2018 8:36 am Subject: 1962 All-Star race |
Russ,
Good Stuff!! Thanks so much for sharing.... Good quality considering the age. Where you been lately??? Any Fairground's reunions on the boards?? |
Topic: Bobby Allison's '64 Chevelle LMS w/Truck and Open Trailer |
FallsCity48
Replies: 21
Views: 23457
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Sun Jul 15, 2018 5:48 pm Subject: Bobby Allison's '64 Chevelle LMS w/Truck and Open Trailer |
Bobby, another masterpiece!
Keep'em coming & thanks for the history... as I too can relate to
racing memories which are etched in my mind only. |
Topic: Dodge MAGNUM resin WIP |
FallsCity48
Replies: 32
Views: 32670
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Forum: The Fab Shop Posted: Sat Jul 14, 2018 11:03 pm Subject: Dodge MAGNUM resin WIP |
Great work man....love your attention to the details..... keep posting the progress! Hope your hand gets better...have the same problems myself. |
Topic: 1970 K&K Isaac Charger |
FallsCity48
Replies: 49
Views: 40832
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Forum: Darkside Racers Corner 1948 - 1972 Posted: Sat Jul 14, 2018 12:47 am Subject: 1970 K&K Isaac Charger |
VERY interesting story to that car. Now I want to build one!
Harry Hyde had a close relationship with head of Chrysler's “Special Vehicle Group”, Larry Rathgeb.
It was actually Hyde's remarks to ... |
Topic: 1970 K&K Isaac Charger |
FallsCity48
Replies: 49
Views: 40832
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Forum: Darkside Racers Corner 1948 - 1972 Posted: Sat Jul 14, 2018 12:04 am Subject: 1970 K&K Isaac Charger |
https://i.imgur.com/CKoEZwJ.jpg
Now this last one (which may be optically altered) is the closest to a re skinned Charger I can see. Given the long side view.
The last photo is rare one th ... |
Topic: New for 68...... |
FallsCity48
Replies: 16
Views: 20649
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Tue Jun 19, 2018 1:07 pm Subject: New for 68...... |
You know brother...it just hit me...your building the ultimate obscure race car. Now I know....These builds are of the car before it was converted to a race... Genius!!
Bill is gonna be ticked :lo ... |
Topic: Anybody have info of Allison 61 Chevy??? |
FallsCity48
Replies: 9
Views: 12874
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Forum: Road Racers, Drag Racers, Open Wheels, Modifieds, Late Models, ect Posted: Sat Jun 16, 2018 10:50 pm Subject: Anybody have info of Allison 61 Chevy??? |
That photo is probably from B.I.R. (Birmingham International Raceway) and during the early-mid 60s they often ran on Sunday afternoons so a lot of people came to the races immediately after churc ... |
Topic: Buddys #95 |
FallsCity48
Replies: 9
Views: 11338
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Forum: Darkside Racers Corner 1948 - 1972 Posted: Thu Jun 14, 2018 10:29 pm Subject: Buddys #95 |
Great decals Dude......now I now where to come |
Topic: New for 68...... |
FallsCity48
Replies: 16
Views: 20649
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Thu Jun 14, 2018 10:27 pm Subject: New for 68...... |
The Master strikes again.......... |
Topic: Ford to run Mustang in cup next year |
FallsCity48
Replies: 8
Views: 11901
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Tue May 08, 2018 1:09 pm Subject: Ford to run Mustang in cup next year |
Good idea Tony!!!
Bill
Inverted field restarts every 25 laps........
Race only on 1-1/2 mile tracks with same configuration & banking (except if International Speedway Corporation owned track ... |
Topic: Obscure modeling possibility |
FallsCity48
Replies: 30
Views: 30180
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Forum: Grayside Racers Corner 1973 - 1989 Posted: Tue May 08, 2018 1:00 pm Subject: Obscure modeling possibility |
Think you could only need to make qtr panal decals to dothis car
Bill
Yep! Do ya know what color the lettering is?? |
Topic: Obscure modeling possibility |
FallsCity48
Replies: 30
Views: 30180
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Forum: Grayside Racers Corner 1973 - 1989 Posted: Mon May 07, 2018 10:58 pm Subject: Obscure modeling possibility |
Here's a couple more........
http://www.grandnationaleast.com/Cars%20500/Bobby%20Isaac%20-%2073%20Chevy.jpg
https://www.gettyimages.co.nz/license/136021924 |
Topic: Ford to run Mustang in cup next year |
FallsCity48
Replies: 8
Views: 11901
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Mon May 07, 2018 10:28 pm Subject: Ford to run Mustang in cup next year |
Here's a great business model opportunity for Na$car......
a.) Start a new series for SUV's (same body template with decals for the lights & front grille showing the difference between the auto ... |
Topic: ASA Contingency stickers |
FallsCity48
Replies: 3
Views: 8275
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Forum: Reference Photo's - Paint and Color Matching Posted: Tue Mar 27, 2018 12:28 am Subject: ASA Contingency stickers |
The only "dedicated" ASA sheet that I'm familiar with is the old Fred Caddy #140 sheet & is getting rare & hard to find. SMH has it currently it......
http://stores.smhracing.com ... |
Topic: 1963 Chevy Mystery Engine |
FallsCity48
Replies: 8
Views: 11927
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Forum: Darkside Racers Corner 1948 - 1972 Posted: Fri Mar 09, 2018 11:20 pm Subject: Re: 1963 Chevy Mystery Engine |
Before the crash, there was a thread about this engine and someone mentioned which model kits had this engine. Anyone remember which kits had it? I need an engine for a project I want to do.
Thanks
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