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  Topic: When did NASCAR start using braided hose for radiators?
Firefly

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PostForum: Nascar Modeling Discussion   Posted: Sat Mar 16, 2024 3:14 pm   Subject: When did NASCAR start using braided hose for radiators?
I don't know how to post pictures here, but I've got an engine bay picture of a Richard Petty car titled "the King's last Chrysler" from 1977. It has all braided hoses.

This might have be ...
  Topic: When did NASCAR start using braided hose for radiators?
Firefly

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PostForum: Nascar Modeling Discussion   Posted: Sat Mar 16, 2024 7:56 am   Subject: When did NASCAR start using braided hose for radiators?
From Riverside 1979. The DiGard and Junior Johnson cars. Hard to tell but I see mostly black rubber.

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  Topic: What is a good way to put dents in a plastic body? Firefly?
Firefly

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PostForum: Nascar Modeling Discussion   Posted: Sun Mar 10, 2024 8:55 am   Subject: Re: Dents in plastic body
... I may be using soft drink can. Any thoughts on how to hang the aluminum to the plastic (epoxy and bondo)?

I used two part epoxy. (the general liquidy kind)

A note about can aluminum - it wil ...
  Topic: What is a good way to put dents in a plastic body? Firefly?
Firefly

Replies: 9
Views: 495

PostForum: Nascar Modeling Discussion   Posted: Mon Mar 04, 2024 8:59 pm   Subject: What is a good way to put dents in a plastic body? Firefly?
The best way to get convincing bent metal? Use metal.

This was done with an aluminum diet coke can:
https://i.postimg.cc/FHSFKmqM/IMG-1648.jpghttps://i.postimg.cc/0QVP4NMw/IMG-1657.jpg

The hood ...
  Topic: Revell Gran Torino corrections
Firefly

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PostForum: Grayside Racers Corner 1973 - 1989   Posted: Mon Mar 04, 2024 2:37 pm   Subject: Revell Gran Torino corrections
Initial reshaping of windshield. Cut a thin styrene sheet base, then filled in with two part Tamiya putty. Have to refine bevels and edges, but you can see how the hood does not seem too long anymore. ...
  Topic: Revell Gran Torino corrections
Firefly

Replies: 6
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PostForum: Grayside Racers Corner 1973 - 1989   Posted: Fri Mar 01, 2024 11:19 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: Revell Gran Torino corrections
Firefly

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PostForum: Grayside Racers Corner 1973 - 1989   Posted: Fri Mar 01, 2024 9:42 am   Subject: Revell Gran Torino corrections
When unboxing a newer release of a kit based on a '60s-'70s subject I usually say to myself, "What's off with this body?"
I had used the Revell body for a Buddy Baker build a couple of yea ...
  Topic: Test to see if pic will show.
Firefly

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PostForum: The Showroom   Posted: Wed Feb 28, 2024 8:46 am   Subject: Test to see if pic will show.
That image to my eye is the optimal size. I usually try to keep my post images no wider than 1000 pixels. The forum displays at 100% of your file dimensions, so if you have very large images it's a go ...
  Topic: 1/32 MILLE MIGLIA 1931 DIORAMA
Firefly

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PostForum: Road Racers, Drag Racers, Open Wheels, Modifieds, Late Models, ect   Posted: Mon Dec 25, 2023 10:15 am   Subject: 1/32 MILLE MIGLIA 1931 DIORAMA
Happy Holidays!
  Topic: Talladega model display
Firefly

Replies: 5
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PostForum: Nascar Modeling Discussion   Posted: Mon Dec 18, 2023 9:58 pm   Subject: Talladega model display
Unfortunate the World 600 starting line diorama never came to fruition. I still have my Don Tarr Charger I built for it.

I have all the Cecil Gordon ingredients for that one.
  Topic: Goodyear Tire stencils/decals
Firefly

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PostForum: Nascar Tips and Tricks   Posted: Tue Oct 17, 2023 4:11 pm   Subject: Goodyear Tire stencils/decals
Amazing!
  Topic: cutting the kit plastic glass???
Firefly

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PostForum: Nascar Modeling Discussion   Posted: Wed Oct 11, 2023 12:08 pm   Subject: cutting the kit plastic glass???
Agree on razor saw. Saw blades are available to fit Xacto handles.
  Topic: #21 Purolator Montego
Firefly

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PostForum: Grayside Racers Corner 1973 - 1989   Posted: Sun Oct 08, 2023 3:46 pm   Subject: #21 Purolator Montego
Was the 76 Cougar actually just a reconfigured 76 Montego,or an all-new car for 1978? Why did the Wood Brothers not use a new 78 Cougar body style?

The '74-76 Cougar was based on the Montego with ...
  Topic: Fireball 1964
Firefly

Replies: 10
Views: 2178

PostForum: Darkside Racers Corner 1948 - 1972   Posted: Sun Aug 27, 2023 2:57 pm   Subject: Fireball 1964
..up ..up ..applause ..applause
  Topic: 1989 Derrick Cope Purolator Pontiac
Firefly

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PostForum: The Showroom   Posted: Sun Aug 20, 2023 5:04 pm   Subject: 1989 Derrick Cope Purolator Pontiac
Nice!!
  Topic: 1/16 Isaac Charger 1972
Firefly

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PostForum: The Fab Shop   Posted: Thu Aug 03, 2023 11:42 am   Subject: 1/16 Isaac Charger 1972
I have a WIP thread way deep in the forums as it has been years since I last added to it. I just got the number decals on it. Roof number is from the Powerslide Baker sheet. The door and trunklid numb ...
  Topic: Revell Model A Ford Chopped Top
Firefly

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PostForum: The Fab Shop   Posted: Thu Jun 29, 2023 8:10 am   Subject: Revell Model A Ford Chopped Top
Great project - nice work!
  Topic: I heard that Bill Little, "Ancient Modeler" passed
Firefly

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PostForum: Darkside Racers Corner 1948 - 1972   Posted: Sun Jun 11, 2023 8:52 pm   Subject: I heard that Bill Little, "Ancient Modeler" passed
Sad news. He brought so much life to the Darkside discussions here.
  Topic: 1964 Bill Stroppe Mercury Stock Car
Firefly

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PostForum: The Showroom   Posted: Tue May 02, 2023 6:46 pm   Subject: 1964 Bill Stroppe Mercury Stock Car
What a beautiful, clean build!
  Topic: Donnie Allison Digard Chevy 1974
Firefly

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PostForum: The Showroom   Posted: Tue May 02, 2023 6:44 pm   Subject: Donnie Allison Digard Chevy 1974
Great job - one of the best results from the old AMT kits I have seen.
  Topic: K&k charger
Firefly

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PostForum: Darkside Racers Corner 1948 - 1972   Posted: Tue Apr 18, 2023 3:21 pm   Subject: K&k charger
I sometimes search for rollover crash photos which may show the bottom of the car, but the K&K team seemed to have had good luck in that area.
I had gotten the direction somewhere a while ago tha ...
  Topic: 1966 Fairlane Chassis Question
Firefly

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PostForum: Darkside Racers Corner 1948 - 1972   Posted: Thu Mar 30, 2023 8:33 pm   Subject: 1966 Fairlane Chassis Question
The front clip on the PL has a squared-off fabbed look. The Fairlanes would of course have a factory Galaxie front frame. Not a dealbreaker!
  Topic: 1969 Daytona 500 Winner Leeroy Yarbrough Talladega
Firefly

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PostForum: The Showroom   Posted: Sat Mar 18, 2023 11:37 am   Subject: 1969 Daytona 500 Winner Leeroy Yarbrough Talladega
Beautiful! ..up ..up
  Topic: Polar Lights Dodge Charger
Firefly

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PostForum: Nascar Modeling Discussion   Posted: Wed Mar 08, 2023 8:29 am   Subject: Polar Lights Dodge Charger
Sorry to be a pain, now that I have painted the bottom section of the front guards, the grill area underneath would they have been black or aluminium?

Guards? Is there another term for that?
Do yo ...
  Topic: Polar Lights Dodge Charger
Firefly

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PostForum: Nascar Modeling Discussion   Posted: Sun Feb 19, 2023 7:46 pm   Subject: Polar Lights Dodge Charger
I agree that replacing just the visible bars would be enough. I would replace the front A-pillar bars and the upper bar that connects it back to the main roll bar. I would design those so they hug clo ...
  Topic: Dodge "K" Member Question
Firefly

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PostForum: Darkside Racers Corner 1948 - 1972   Posted: Tue Feb 07, 2023 8:49 am   Subject: Dodge "K" Member Question
Seems they were fabbed in '69. Here is a link to the Nichels article from the sticky in this forum. It shows a bit of the '69 clip as it evolved from earlier years.

https://web.archive.org/web/201 ...
  Topic: What is it ?
Firefly

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PostForum: Road Racers, Drag Racers, Open Wheels, Modifieds, Late Models, ect   Posted: Fri Feb 03, 2023 9:02 pm   Subject: What is it ?
Looks like a long frame - truck frame maybe?
  Topic: Putty Suggestions
Firefly

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PostForum: Nascar Modeling Discussion   Posted: Sat Jan 28, 2023 7:28 pm   Subject: Putty Suggestions
Squadron White was my all-around putty, but it can crack and crumble on thin spots.

There was a German Revell putty called 'Plasto' which held together a little better - not sure of availability on ...
  Topic: Three window #29 redux
Firefly

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PostForum: Road Racers, Drag Racers, Open Wheels, Modifieds, Late Models, ect   Posted: Mon Dec 19, 2022 9:15 pm   Subject: Three window #29 redux
..checkers ..up
  Topic: sixties bolstered seat
Firefly

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Views: 3000

PostForum: Darkside Racers Corner 1948 - 1972   Posted: Sun Dec 18, 2022 6:07 pm   Subject: sixties bolstered seat
Any of the long-term members here care to refresh us on the Bostrum seat?
  Topic: Buddy Arrington question...sort of....
Firefly

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PostForum: Nascar Modeling Discussion   Posted: Wed Dec 14, 2022 10:10 pm   Subject: Buddy Arrington question...sort of....
For oddball cars I check Riverside first.
This is Gary Matthews, 1977.
And as for the chassis - you'll want a torsion bar front suspension, similar to a Petty or Nichels setup. That's if anyone's go ...
  Topic: Dick Rathman Hudson Hornet
Firefly

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PostForum: The Showroom   Posted: Mon Dec 12, 2022 4:33 pm   Subject: Dick Rathman Hudson Hornet
Beautiful!
  Topic: Fireball Roberts 61 Pontiac-Club Challenge Build
Firefly

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PostForum: The Showroom   Posted: Tue Nov 29, 2022 9:00 pm   Subject: Fireball Roberts 61 Pontiac-Club Challenge Build
Super clean build! ..up ..up
  Topic: Tamiya Mini Cooper Monte Carlo '67
Firefly

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PostForum: Road Racers, Drag Racers, Open Wheels, Modifieds, Late Models, ect   Posted: Thu Nov 24, 2022 3:48 pm   Subject: Tamiya Mini Cooper Monte Carlo '67
Really nice Bill. I like the finish, it looks like a race car. Definitely one I'd want to build if I can find a kit.
I see they are way more costly currently - probably out of production, but wonderi ...
  Topic: A quartet of 1962 Fords
Firefly

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PostForum: The Showroom   Posted: Wed Nov 23, 2022 3:01 pm   Subject: A quartet of 1962 Fords
..up ..up ..up ..up
  Topic: Colors
Firefly

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PostForum: Road Racers, Drag Racers, Open Wheels, Modifieds, Late Models, ect   Posted: Wed Nov 23, 2022 12:55 pm   Subject: Colors
..up ..up Nice!
  Topic: Tamiya Mini Cooper Monte Carlo '67
Firefly

Replies: 8
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PostForum: Road Racers, Drag Racers, Open Wheels, Modifieds, Late Models, ect   Posted: Wed Nov 23, 2022 12:54 pm   Subject: Tamiya Mini Cooper Monte Carlo '67
Very nice job on this kit. I think it looks fine just the way it is. Remember, it shouldn't look like it's sitting in a showroom.

I remember building this model many years ago and it was very enjoy ...
  Topic: To decan or not to decan
Firefly

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PostForum: The Fab Shop   Posted: Wed Nov 23, 2022 12:47 pm   Subject: To decan or not to decan
Shoot it from the can. I've done the decant deal with Tamiya paints with good results, but unless your feathering in varied colors like camo on a tank or aircraft there is no benefit to it.

Agree. ...
  Topic: Tamiya Mini Cooper Monte Carlo '67
Firefly

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PostForum: Road Racers, Drag Racers, Open Wheels, Modifieds, Late Models, ect   Posted: Mon Nov 21, 2022 3:42 pm   Subject: Tamiya Mini Cooper Monte Carlo '67
I've had this kit for around 25 years, building it off and on. I guess I wanted the building pleasure to last. It is a gem of a kit with incredible parts fit. As good as a kit gets. I had airbrushed t ...
  Topic: Darrell Waltrip in 1983
Firefly

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PostForum: Grayside Racers Corner 1973 - 1989   Posted: Wed Nov 02, 2022 11:09 am   Subject: Darrell Waltrip in 1983
Fantastic result on these.
I don't waste energy on engine detail either. Glued in hoods for best fit-and-finish. ..up ..up
  Topic: 1964 Ned Jarrett Ford Galaxie
Firefly

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Views: 6231

PostForum: The Showroom   Posted: Fri Oct 28, 2022 7:40 pm   Subject: 1964 Ned Jarrett Ford Galaxie
Nice work!
  Topic: Tires
Firefly

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Views: 3742

PostForum: The Fab Shop   Posted: Tue Oct 18, 2022 6:55 am   Subject: Tires
Assuming we are discussing the Monogram tires. To my eye, the 'ridge' around the outer part of the sidewall on the 'smooth' side is too pronounced. I've found that sanding down the raised lettering wo ...
  Topic: Using my Monogram decals.
Firefly

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PostForum: Nascar Modeling Discussion   Posted: Mon Oct 10, 2022 3:58 pm   Subject: Using my Monogram decals.
I've had success eliminating the yellow by putting the sheet in a sunny window for a few days. The sunlight bleaches out the yellow without fading the inks.
  Topic: Fred Lorenzen 60 Starliner
Firefly

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PostForum: The Showroom   Posted: Mon Sep 26, 2022 12:32 pm   Subject: Fred Lorenzen 60 Starliner
What a great job you did with this, Joe! ..up ..up ..up ..up
  Topic: Ray Fox 1965 Dodge
Firefly

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PostForum: Darkside Racers Corner 1948 - 1972   Posted: Wed Sep 21, 2022 8:50 pm   Subject: Ray Fox 1965 Dodge
The hood to do Lee Roy’s record setting dodge is being cast in resin
Bill
That’s good news. I’ll do another version of this one with the correct hood when available.
Look forward to a PPP dec ...
  Topic: Ray Hendrick Modified
Firefly

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Views: 4590

PostForum: Road Racers, Drag Racers, Open Wheels, Modifieds, Late Models, ect   Posted: Sun Aug 14, 2022 8:09 pm   Subject: Ray Hendrick Modified
..up ..up
  Topic: Richie Evans Pinto Modified
Firefly

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Views: 6763

PostForum: Road Racers, Drag Racers, Open Wheels, Modifieds, Late Models, ect   Posted: Sun Aug 14, 2022 8:07 pm   Subject: Richie Evans Pinto Modified
OUTSTANDING
  Topic: 1969 Dodge Charger Daytona
Firefly

Replies: 23
Views: 10348

PostForum: The Fab Shop   Posted: Sun Aug 14, 2022 7:52 am   Subject: 1969 Dodge Charger Daytona
I'd be inclined to open up the front wheel opening a bit more, but I do understand ground clearance is something to watch. I noticed on the color '69 photo how the body kicks out down by the rear whee ...
  Topic: Mid 60's Late Model
Firefly

Replies: 3
Views: 3003

PostForum: The Fab Shop   Posted: Wed Aug 10, 2022 9:04 pm   Subject: Mid 60's Late Model
Nice work on a unique subject. ..up
  Topic: Bill Shaw --- Masters Special Model A 2X4
Firefly

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PostForum: Road Racers, Drag Racers, Open Wheels, Modifieds, Late Models, ect   Posted: Tue Aug 02, 2022 7:23 am   Subject: Bill Shaw --- Masters Special Model A 2X4
Nice!
 
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