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Topic: 1953 Ford pick up and trailer combo |
Gary66
Replies: 6
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Fri Feb 16, 2024 11:45 pm Subject: 1953 Ford pick up and trailer combo |
Got to get the car to the track with something...This is an original issue of the Amt Modified Stocker combo from the 70s. I had it in my stash for a while, it was missing a few parts but I covered th ... |
Topic: New Salvinos stuff.... |
Gary66
Replies: 28
Views: 4686
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Tue Feb 06, 2024 4:56 pm Subject: New Salvinos stuff.... |
You don't have to love them but the hobby is in a better place than it was 5 years ago.
I would be willing to be as lenient as possible on the issues you listed, if not for their always having a co ... |
Topic: New Salvinos stuff.... |
Gary66
Replies: 28
Views: 4686
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Sun Dec 31, 2023 8:50 am Subject: New Salvinos stuff.... |
They just are not plugged into the hobbyists who buy their products. It's almost as if they just decided one day to manufacture model kits without ever actually having built any. They are very flipp ... |
Topic: New Salvinos stuff.... |
Gary66
Replies: 28
Views: 4686
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Sat Dec 23, 2023 9:23 pm Subject: New Salvinos stuff.... |
then went on to talk about upcoming Mercury kits, i.e. the Montego.
The body will probably look like this:
https://i.pinimg.com/564x/b0/64/8c/b0648c16b5a12f1196f707a5ddde108d.jpg |
Topic: Salvinos is getting into the vintage Monogram Fords! |
Gary66
Replies: 57
Views: 11238
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Thu Dec 21, 2023 8:42 pm Subject: Salvinos is getting into the vintage Monogram Fords! |
Most builders do not paint in Winter
Wish someone would have told me, I may have killed the hobby by painting in December. |
Topic: Salvinos is getting into the vintage Monogram Fords! |
Gary66
Replies: 57
Views: 11238
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Thu Dec 21, 2023 12:38 pm Subject: Salvinos is getting into the vintage Monogram Fords! |
I really would rather buy an old kit molded in white. I agree, but they are not concerned with hobbyists like us, they are more for collectors and the "you can build it without painting it" ... |
Topic: Amt 1969 Galaxie current Round 2 issue |
Gary66
Replies: 6
Views: 1430
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Tue Dec 19, 2023 11:04 am Subject: Amt 1969 Galaxie current Round 2 issue |
Pretty much did this as a quick weekend out of the box build. Krylon Sun Yellow. If you guys ever build this kit, beware that only the skinny white wall tires and stock hub caps fit good. The wheels h ... |
Topic: Smokey rides 1957 |
Gary66
Replies: 3
Views: 1138
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Thu Dec 14, 2023 9:29 pm Subject: Smokey rides 1957 |
The 2 Fords are the old venerable Amt 57's, the Chevy is the old Amt. PPP wheels and tires, Testor's one coat lacquer Inca Gold and Tamiya Black. My own decals
https://images12.fotki.com/v1686/phot ... |
Topic: A & M Taurus |
Gary66
Replies: 26
Views: 3958
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Thu Dec 14, 2023 8:52 pm Subject: A & M Taurus |
Indycals also did an "accurizing" upgrade kit for the Lotus.
I have the resin tires he makes for both the Lotus and the Watson. Very nice stuff. |
Topic: A & M Taurus |
Gary66
Replies: 26
Views: 3958
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Thu Dec 14, 2023 12:58 pm Subject: A & M Taurus |
RoG seems to have zero interest in NASCAR
Same with Round 2, Salvino has the Allisons, Petty, Yarborough, Baker, Parsons, and maybe others under license.
I'm glad the Pond Malibu came back out b ... |
Topic: A & M Taurus |
Gary66
Replies: 26
Views: 3958
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Sun Dec 10, 2023 2:35 pm Subject: A & M Taurus |
The guy on Facebook has the entire kit, including the body.
https://images12.fotki.com/v1681/photos/6/88566/7906890/aetuarus-vi.jpg |
Topic: Problem with engine fit with Salvinios modified |
Gary66
Replies: 14
Views: 2914
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Fri Dec 01, 2023 7:16 pm Subject: Problem with engine fit with Salvinios modified |
Self-proclaimed "Tamaya quality" kits that cost around 50 bucks should not have to be re-drilled and re-engineered on the bench. I built 2 of the mods, the other 2 are in the sell or trade ... |
Topic: Salvinos JR '71 Petty Plymouth |
Gary66
Replies: 16
Views: 5078
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Sun Nov 19, 2023 9:55 am Subject: Salvinos JR '71 Petty Plymouth |
Well done. |
Topic: Fireball 1964 |
Gary66
Replies: 10
Views: 2742
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Forum: Darkside Racers Corner 1948 - 1972 Posted: Wed Sep 06, 2023 3:18 pm Subject: Fireball 1964 |
How do I order some tubs from Terry? Is he still selling or willing?
I don't know, I got mine from a third party in a swap. |
Topic: Fireball 1964 |
Gary66
Replies: 10
Views: 2742
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Forum: Darkside Racers Corner 1948 - 1972 Posted: Mon Aug 28, 2023 8:40 pm Subject: Fireball 1964 |
Thanks , appreciate the kind words. |
Topic: Fireball 1964 |
Gary66
Replies: 10
Views: 2742
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Forum: Darkside Racers Corner 1948 - 1972 Posted: Sun Aug 27, 2023 2:31 pm Subject: Fireball 1964 |
Ant kits, PPP wheels, tires and cage, resin interior buckets by Terry Barton.
https://images49.fotki.com/v1680/photos/6/88566/16567347/11-vi.jpg
https://images15.fotki.com/v1685/photos/6/88566/1 ... |
Topic: New Plastic Indycar kit in 1/20 scale coming soon!!!! |
Gary66
Replies: 21
Views: 5223
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Forum: Road Racers, Drag Racers, Open Wheels, Modifieds, Late Models, ect Posted: Sun Aug 20, 2023 11:10 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). |
Topic: A Randy's Facebook Experiment - Come and visit us over there |
Gary66
Replies: 45
Views: 9269
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Mon Aug 07, 2023 3:28 pm Subject: A Randy's Facebook Experiment - Come and visit us over there |
Guys, please ease off all the worrying and hand wringing.
Nothing is set in stone. No permanent decisions have been made about anything.
Bob set up the Facebook group page to give us an option s ... |
Topic: A Randy's Facebook Experiment - Come and visit us over there |
Gary66
Replies: 45
Views: 9269
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Sat Aug 05, 2023 10:42 pm Subject: A Randy's Facebook Experiment - Come and visit us over there |
this is starting to look like a church split.
Nothing is going to change for a good while. So, no need to be wringing hands.
If anything is to change, it will be announced in plenty of time for ... |
Topic: A Randy's Facebook Experiment - Come and visit us over there |
Gary66
Replies: 45
Views: 9269
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Sat Aug 05, 2023 7:43 am Subject: A Randy's Facebook Experiment - Come and visit us over there |
The FB page has also garnered more interest in 24 hours than this site has in almost 2 weeks.
Yes. |
Topic: A Randy's Facebook Experiment - Come and visit us over there |
Gary66
Replies: 45
Views: 9269
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Fri Aug 04, 2023 2:59 pm Subject: A Randy's Facebook Experiment - Come and visit us over there |
What affect will it have on this site?
None, for now. |
Topic: Keith Rocco modified |
Gary66
Replies: 13
Views: 4090
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Mon Jun 26, 2023 9:05 pm Subject: Keith Rocco modified |
Nice work!! |
Topic: Completed another modified |
Gary66
Replies: 8
Views: 2572
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Forum: Road Racers, Drag Racers, Open Wheels, Modifieds, Late Models, ect Posted: Sat Jun 24, 2023 11:50 am Subject: Completed another modified |
Finished a second modified (and more than likely the last for me). These things are a pain the rump to build. I build models for fun, when it gets too much like work I'm not interested in it. These ki ... |
Topic: I heard that Bill Little, "Ancient Modeler" passed |
Gary66
Replies: 14
Views: 4358
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Forum: Darkside Racers Corner 1948 - 1972 Posted: Fri Jun 02, 2023 10:16 am Subject: I heard that Bill Little, "Ancient Modeler" passed |
More in depth obit in today's local paper:
https://sandhillssentinel.com/obituary-for-william-theodore-little/ |
Topic: I heard that Bill Little, "Ancient Modeler" passed |
Gary66
Replies: 14
Views: 4358
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Forum: Darkside Racers Corner 1948 - 1972 Posted: Thu Jun 01, 2023 7:46 pm Subject: I heard that Bill Little, "Ancient Modeler" passed |
https://www.bolesfuneralhome.com/obituaries/William-T-Little-III-Coach-Little?obId=28051648#/celebrationWall |
Topic: I heard that Bill Little, "Ancient Modeler" passed |
Gary66
Replies: 14
Views: 4358
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Forum: Darkside Racers Corner 1948 - 1972 Posted: Thu Jun 01, 2023 3:09 pm Subject: I heard that Bill Little, "Ancient Modeler" passed |
I met Bill, Jerry and Jackie by accident at a car show in Charlotte, where they had a model display set up. Changed my life, I had recently messed up my right hand really bad in a work accident and I ... |
Topic: resale value of old Nascar kits... |
Gary66
Replies: 27
Views: 5482
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Wed Apr 05, 2023 7:43 pm Subject: resale value of old Nascar kits... |
My problem is my building interests changed. What I was into 20 years ago is not what I'm building these days. The last two times I thinned out my stash I donated them to the local VA Hospital. |
Topic: Dukes 1/16 Charger |
Gary66
Replies: 2
Views: 1785
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Forum: The Social Hall Posted: Sat Mar 18, 2023 7:43 pm Subject: Dukes 1/16 Charger |
https://public.fotki.com/drasticplasticsmcc/mkiba-build-under-c/mpc-instructions/tv--movie/mpc-the-dukes-of-ha/ |
Topic: GTO Short Tracker |
Gary66
Replies: 4
Views: 2676
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Forum: Road Racers, Drag Racers, Open Wheels, Modifieds, Late Models, ect Posted: Fri Mar 03, 2023 12:45 pm Subject: GTO Short Tracker |
Box stock, paint is Krylon Bubble Gum Drop
https://images15.fotki.com/v1685/photos/6/88566/16527926/DSCF0003-vi.jpg
https://images46.fotki.com/v1682/photos/6/88566/16527926/DSCF0005-vi.jpg
ht ... |
Topic: A reminder about decorum here |
Gary66
Replies: 0
Views: 1552
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Fri Feb 03, 2023 3:44 pm Subject: A reminder about decorum here |
We have had to lock a few threads recently involving Salvino's model kits.
Understand that they are a hot topic in many areas, with some really pro and some really anti.
That is fine, discussion ... |
Topic: Salvino's vs. Polar Lights Charger |
Gary66
Replies: 4
Views: 2812
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Forum: Grayside Racers Corner 1973 - 1989 Posted: Fri Feb 03, 2023 3:37 pm Subject: Salvino's vs. Polar Lights Charger |
Salvino's chassis looks like they copied most of it from the Polar Lights, including the huge transmission hump. It also has elements of the 1970's MPC generic Nascar chassis.
Salvino's body is by ... |
Topic: great news from Salvino's |
Gary66
Replies: 49
Views: 12779
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Thu Feb 02, 2023 12:14 am Subject: great news from Salvino's |
Well, that's about long enough down this road. |
Topic: Lennie Pond Chevelle |
Gary66
Replies: 3
Views: 2541
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Sat Jan 28, 2023 7:49 pm Subject: Lennie Pond Chevelle |
Out of the box, only added a PPP window net. Paint is Dupli-color Chrome Yellow.
https://images46.fotki.com/v1682/photos/6/88566/16519856/14-vi.jpg |
Topic: great news from Salvino's |
Gary66
Replies: 49
Views: 12779
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Tue Jan 17, 2023 7:17 pm Subject: great news from Salvino's |
Why they will not accept help from outside sources is strange.
They are making money and have a built-in fan base that tells them everything they do is spot on. |
Topic: Mid-Carolina Model Car Swap Meet |
Gary66
Replies: 6
Views: 2403
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Mon Jan 16, 2023 4:43 pm Subject: Mid-Carolina Model Car Swap Meet |
Luckily, I was at the show the year Dave had his table and got to say Hi in person!
Same here, glad I got to meet him. |
Topic: Revell ASA Camaro Question |
Gary66
Replies: 5
Views: 2912
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Forum: Road Racers, Drag Racers, Open Wheels, Modifieds, Late Models, ect Posted: Sat Jan 14, 2023 10:08 pm Subject: Revell ASA Camaro Question |
I would say you could, it's been a while since I built one. |
Topic: Does anyone remember this old Nascar race |
Gary66
Replies: 8
Views: 8213
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Forum: Grayside Racers Corner 1973 - 1989 Posted: Thu Jan 12, 2023 5:57 pm Subject: Does anyone remember this old Nascar race |
TBS carried that race live back then. |
Topic: New Salvino modified available on Mike’s |
Gary66
Replies: 40
Views: 10297
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Sun Jan 08, 2023 3:50 pm Subject: New Salvino modified available on Mike’s |
The next 3 modified runs are the Boehler # 3 and two others, the Boehler kit will be 2500 units, the other 2 will be 1500.
I foresee a number of people copying and 3D printing this kit on the side, ... |
Topic: A quartet of 1962 Fords |
Gary66
Replies: 15
Views: 5924
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Sun Dec 04, 2022 1:48 pm Subject: A quartet of 1962 Fords |
No, I printed them myself, I know they are not 100 percent accurate. |
Topic: A quartet of 1962 Fords |
Gary66
Replies: 15
Views: 5924
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Sat Dec 03, 2022 5:33 pm Subject: A quartet of 1962 Fords |
I got them directly from Jimmy Flintstone. Keep in mind, SMH offers a 1962 body that doesn't have molded in chrome, I chose this one because it came with an interior. I had minimum clean up and I was ... |
Topic: Maybe we need to make it tougher to obtain a logon for this |
Gary66
Replies: 3
Views: 2322
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Forum: The Social Hall Posted: Mon Nov 21, 2022 8:08 pm Subject: Maybe we need to make it tougher to obtain a logon for this |
Not complaining.......I know those in charge have lives too!!!!
I know. I was home with the flu most of last week when it started. Different ones of us seem to be lobbing posts back and forth with ... |
Topic: 1999 Kenny Irwin JR's 1999 Havoline flames car |
Gary66
Replies: 5
Views: 2684
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Mon Nov 21, 2022 5:01 pm Subject: 1999 Kenny Irwin JR's 1999 Havoline flames car |
Nice work! That red really pops. |
Topic: Maybe we need to make it tougher to obtain a logon for this |
Gary66
Replies: 3
Views: 2322
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Forum: The Social Hall Posted: Mon Nov 21, 2022 4:59 pm Subject: Maybe we need to make it tougher to obtain a logon for this |
Bob is working on the spammers. He'll get them took care of. We are going back and forth with them but Bob has slowed it down the last 2 days. |
Topic: A quartet of 1962 Fords |
Gary66
Replies: 15
Views: 5924
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Sun Nov 20, 2022 7:42 pm Subject: A quartet of 1962 Fords |
Details are the same on all 4: Jimmy Flintstone body and interior, 1964 Craftsman Galaxie chassis and dash, 1963 Galaxie Roll bar and seat belt. My own resin rims on old Monogram Nascar slicks. The 26 ... |
Topic: Salvino 2+2 revised rear bumper |
Gary66
Replies: 12
Views: 4455
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Thu Nov 17, 2022 10:34 am Subject: Salvino 2+2 revised rear bumper |
guessing you're not a big fan of Salvinos?
Don't like their attitude and standard reply of "start your own model company". |
Topic: Salvino 2+2 revised rear bumper |
Gary66
Replies: 12
Views: 4455
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Mon Nov 14, 2022 4:26 pm Subject: Salvino 2+2 revised rear bumper |
They were supposed to be removed from the tree on all the flat hood Chargers that went into normal hobby distribution, they only went out in kits destined for club members. But some apparently slipped ... |
Topic: Salvino 2+2 revised rear bumper |
Gary66
Replies: 12
Views: 4455
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Sat Nov 12, 2022 9:37 am Subject: Salvino 2+2 revised rear bumper |
he can sell you the amount you need
That's nice. Should offer them for free to those of us who bought the kit. Screw up the bumper, sell the kits, then offer to sell the corrected part. Nice. |
Topic: Salvinos announcement..... |
Gary66
Replies: 21
Views: 7673
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Fri Nov 11, 2022 9:35 am Subject: Salvinos announcement..... |
I have zero confidence Salvino's could do a Mercury and have it look like it's supposed to. They just can't do it. |
Topic: Salvino Fords and Toyotas Incoming |
Gary66
Replies: 26
Views: 10914
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Tue Oct 18, 2022 8:59 pm Subject: Salvino Fords and Toyotas Incoming |
If somebody could get a message to that little ol' barn in Texas, PLEASE tell Jim Jams to mold the roof camera separate on the Ford and Toyota. It was in the wrong place on the Camaro since it was too ... |
Topic: Interesting addition in my Salvinos Charger |
Gary66
Replies: 11
Views: 4529
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Tue Sep 27, 2022 3:08 pm Subject: Interesting addition in my Salvinos Charger |
Dunno where Gary came up with the club kit thing
It was widely discussed in several Facebook groups. They did not include that bumper in all kits. |
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