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Topic: 1981 Bobby Allison Hardee’s decals |
Irish Murphy
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Forum: Grayside Racers Corner 1973 - 1989 Posted: Thu Jan 31, 2019 7:41 pm Subject: 1981 Bobby Allison Hardee’s decals |
I’m in Dave for a set |
Topic: Help with '87 - '88 Ford engines ? |
Irish Murphy
Replies: 21
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Forum: Grayside Racers Corner 1973 - 1989 Posted: Sat Jan 26, 2019 9:35 am Subject: Help with '87 - '88 Ford engines ? |
So in that pic of the Labonte Monte... that gold Moroso dry sump pan -- is that a steel pan anodized gold ?Most likely a zinc coated steel pan. Anodizing is usually for aluminum. I say it’s steel b ... |
Topic: Help with '87 - '88 Ford engines ? |
Irish Murphy
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Views: 26756
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Forum: Grayside Racers Corner 1973 - 1989 Posted: Sat Jan 26, 2019 9:16 am Subject: Help with '87 - '88 Ford engines ? |
So in that pic of the Labonte Monte... that gold Moroso dry sump pan -- is that a steel pan anodized gold ?Most likely a zinc coated steel pan. Anodizing is usually for aluminum. I say it’s steel b ... |
Topic: 1981 Bobby Allison Hardee’s decals |
Irish Murphy
Replies: 25
Views: 26729
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Forum: Grayside Racers Corner 1973 - 1989 Posted: Sat Jan 26, 2019 7:56 am Subject: 1981 Bobby Allison Hardee’s decals |
Have a Buick in the stash and would like to do an 81 Bobby Allison Hardee’s Ranier car. I know wetworks makes a set but can’t find them anywhere, anyone know where I can find a set? |
Topic: 79 Cale Yarborough Blue color |
Irish Murphy
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Forum: Grayside Racers Corner 1973 - 1989 Posted: Fri Dec 28, 2018 5:19 pm Subject: 79 Cale Yarborough Blue color |
Anyone know a good paint match of the blue on his 79 Busch beer car?
https://i.imgur.com/XwjgJar.jpg |
Topic: 79 Cale Yarborough Blue color |
Irish Murphy
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Forum: Grayside Racers Corner 1973 - 1989 Posted: Fri Dec 28, 2018 5:01 pm Subject: 79 Cale Yarborough Blue color |
Anyone know a good paint match of the blue on his 79 Busch beer car?
https://i.imgur.com/XwjgJar.jpg |
Topic: Bobby Allison's '64 Chevelle LMS w/Truck and Open Trailer |
Irish Murphy
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Thu Jul 19, 2018 6:09 pm Subject: Bobby Allison's '64 Chevelle LMS w/Truck and Open Trailer |
Awesome!! I love it. |
Topic: A few models... |
Irish Murphy
Replies: 10
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Sat Jun 23, 2018 5:36 pm Subject: A few models... |
Awesome job on those.. really liking the first one with the Spartanburg sponsor.. I’m only 20 miles south of there. Also love seeing the old dirt cars. |
Topic: When were shoulder harnesses commonly used in NASCAR? |
Irish Murphy
Replies: 24
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Forum: Darkside Racers Corner 1948 - 1972 Posted: Mon May 21, 2018 3:36 pm Subject: When were shoulder harnesses commonly used in NASCAR? |
So this leads me to a question I have on the Moebius 61 Bud Moore Pontiac kit. Joe Weatherly as noted as not having used shoulder harnesses due to fear of being trapped in a fire. So would the provi ... |
Topic: When were shoulder harnesses commonly used in NASCAR? |
Irish Murphy
Replies: 24
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Forum: Darkside Racers Corner 1948 - 1972 Posted: Sun May 20, 2018 5:14 pm Subject: When were shoulder harnesses commonly used in NASCAR? |
C5HM with all due respect I started this post asking about shoulder harnesses not the cause of death of Joe. Perhaps you should start your own thread trying to prove your threory. We can now close thi ... |
Topic: When were shoulder harnesses commonly used in NASCAR? |
Irish Murphy
Replies: 24
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Forum: Darkside Racers Corner 1948 - 1972 Posted: Sun May 20, 2018 2:57 pm Subject: When were shoulder harnesses commonly used in NASCAR? |
C5HM with all due respect I started this post asking about shoulder harnesses not the cause of death of Joe. Perhaps you should start your own thread trying to prove your threory. We can now close thi ... |
Topic: Detailed modern dirt SLM? |
Irish Murphy
Replies: 6
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Forum: Road Racers, Drag Racers, Open Wheels, Modifieds, Late Models, ect Posted: Fri May 11, 2018 8:38 am Subject: Detailed modern dirt SLM? |
Found a couple years ago some white bodied die casr models with no decals on car that i used
Bill Thanks.. I should have originally said a kit that I can build, I know some that sell individual piece ... |
Topic: Detailed modern dirt SLM? |
Irish Murphy
Replies: 6
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Forum: Road Racers, Drag Racers, Open Wheels, Modifieds, Late Models, ect Posted: Fri May 11, 2018 8:12 am Subject: Detailed modern dirt SLM? |
I’ve looked all over but can’t find anything, does anyone offer an acurate detailed inside and out dirt SLM? I know there are resin bodies out there but you have to hand make the chassis and find a su ... |
Topic: Pete Hamilton's Superbird |
Irish Murphy
Replies: 23
Views: 24023
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Thu May 10, 2018 6:42 am Subject: Pete Hamilton's Superbird |
SWEET!!! |
Topic: Seeking advice on masking 88 Bobby Allison Buick |
Irish Murphy
Replies: 6
Views: 9867
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Forum: Grayside Racers Corner 1973 - 1989 Posted: Mon May 07, 2018 4:16 pm Subject: Seeking advice on masking 88 Bobby Allison Buick |
What Dennis said! If I recall correctly, the green stripes have a white edging which makes them a little wider so the masking isn't quite as critical as it could be.
BrianYour correct Brian, I loo ... |
Topic: Seeking advice on masking 88 Bobby Allison Buick |
Irish Murphy
Replies: 6
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Forum: Grayside Racers Corner 1973 - 1989 Posted: Mon May 07, 2018 4:14 pm Subject: Seeking advice on masking 88 Bobby Allison Buick |
Sometimes to help with masking I'll make a xerox copy of the decals and cut them out. I them use that paper template to lay down my tape.Thanks Dennis, Great idea...I haven’t thought of doing that. |
Topic: Seeking advice on masking 88 Bobby Allison Buick |
Irish Murphy
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Forum: Grayside Racers Corner 1973 - 1989 Posted: Mon May 07, 2018 10:50 am Subject: Seeking advice on masking 88 Bobby Allison Buick |
Looking for advice on how to mask the white portion I have circled in the picture so that the green pinstripe decal will match correctly. Is it pretty much a eyeball thing or is there a more accurate ... |
Topic: Bobby Allison Cup builds |
Irish Murphy
Replies: 17
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Sun Apr 15, 2018 5:16 pm Subject: Bobby Allison Cup builds |
Great looking builds.. what kit are those Indy cars from? Or are they resins? |
Topic: Petty bars |
Irish Murphy
Replies: 10
Views: 12820
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Forum: Darkside Racers Corner 1948 - 1972 Posted: Sat Apr 14, 2018 12:36 pm Subject: Petty bars |
Here it is
https://i.imgur.com/sq9x7W5.jpg |
Topic: Bobby Allison's 1967 H-M Ford |
Irish Murphy
Replies: 17
Views: 16257
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Fri Apr 13, 2018 9:01 pm Subject: Bobby Allison's 1967 H-M Ford |
Beautiful.. Love those colors |
Topic: Bobby Allison 1987 Buick |
Irish Murphy
Replies: 19
Views: 22787
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Fri Apr 13, 2018 6:30 pm Subject: Bobby Allison 1987 Buick |
Thanks Bobby.. I may do just that and build the 88 gold car. I always really liked that car too...such a shame he spent only half a year in it. |
Topic: Bobby Allison 1987 Buick |
Irish Murphy
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Fri Apr 13, 2018 6:00 pm Subject: Bobby Allison 1987 Buick |
Ahh ok gotcha.. Thanks |
Topic: Bobby Allison 1987 Buick |
Irish Murphy
Replies: 19
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Fri Apr 13, 2018 5:09 pm Subject: Bobby Allison 1987 Buick |
Bobby would this kit work? I know the front grill is different and not sure about the rear or the rest of the car. I really don’t know the big differences between the 87 and 88 body style. I too am lo ... |
Topic: Bobby Allison 1987 Buick |
Irish Murphy
Replies: 19
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Thu Apr 12, 2018 8:46 pm Subject: Bobby Allison 1987 Buick |
Excellent.. one of my favorites. |
Topic: Cotton Owens 61 Pontiac “Dirt” version |
Irish Murphy
Replies: 20
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Tue Apr 03, 2018 4:59 pm Subject: Cotton Owens 61 Pontiac “Dirt” version |
Cotton has to be in my personal top 5 list. His shop was about 30 miles up the road and I remembering seeing him every Saturday night back in the 90’s at Cherokee speedway with his 3 grandsons who rac ... |
Topic: Collection |
Irish Murphy
Replies: 5
Views: 9277
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Wed Mar 21, 2018 7:57 pm Subject: Collection |
I think you may be referring to a gentleman named Roland Firtinger, He is constantly posting builds on a Facebook NASCAR group I’m a member of. |
Topic: Revell Vs Monogram Vs AMT |
Irish Murphy
Replies: 8
Views: 11935
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Wed Mar 21, 2018 7:31 pm Subject: Revell Vs Monogram Vs AMT |
I say R/M here too but oh how I wish Tamiya would get into NASCAR. |
Topic: Jody Ridley's LMS Mustang |
Irish Murphy
Replies: 24
Views: 24805
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Thu Mar 15, 2018 8:17 pm Subject: Jody Ridley's LMS Mustang |
Love it!! Awesome piece of work. |
Topic: When were shoulder harnesses commonly used in NASCAR? |
Irish Murphy
Replies: 24
Views: 26556
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Forum: Darkside Racers Corner 1948 - 1972 Posted: Mon Mar 12, 2018 7:43 pm Subject: When were shoulder harnesses commonly used in NASCAR? |
Anyone know when shoulder harnesses became the norm in NASCAR?[/b] |
Topic: 1972 Bobby Allison Coke machine |
Irish Murphy
Replies: 17
Views: 19473
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Wed Mar 07, 2018 10:47 pm Subject: 1972 Bobby Allison Coke machine |
OUTSTANDING build Irish! Great looking stance, paint, and decals...heck everything about this build I like. You took a very simplistic kit and made it look like a million dollars! Well done. I would p ... |
Topic: Question about 61 Pontiac |
Irish Murphy
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Forum: Darkside Racers Corner 1948 - 1972 Posted: Wed Mar 07, 2018 6:01 pm Subject: Question about 61 Pontiac |
Thanks Dave |
Topic: Question about 61 Pontiac |
Irish Murphy
Replies: 2
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Forum: Darkside Racers Corner 1948 - 1972 Posted: Wed Mar 07, 2018 2:27 pm Subject: Question about 61 Pontiac |
I just started a 61 Pontiac Nascar build. Were they removing the front inner fender wells yet or leaving them in? I can’t find any good engine compartment pics. |
Topic: 1972 Bobby Allison Coke machine |
Irish Murphy
Replies: 17
Views: 19473
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Mon Mar 05, 2018 10:16 am Subject: 1972 Bobby Allison Coke machine |
Very nice model of a very cool racecar!
The overall appearance and the stance (imho the most important thing on a racecar) are perfect.
I have this one on my to-do-list as well and i´d b ... |
Topic: 1972 Bobby Allison Coke machine |
Irish Murphy
Replies: 17
Views: 19473
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Mon Mar 05, 2018 10:07 am Subject: 1972 Bobby Allison Coke machine |
Thanks guys, I wish now I had went with the black roll bars version as I think it would have offered better contrast from the red body but oh well, coulda, woulda, shoulda. |
Topic: 1972 Bobby Allison Coke machine |
Irish Murphy
Replies: 17
Views: 19473
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Sun Mar 04, 2018 3:05 pm Subject: 1972 Bobby Allison Coke machine |
I posted my WIP in the Fab section before but now I’ve finally finished. Overall I’m pretty happy how it turned out. If I could go back I would have fitted the upper roll cage under the roof better. I ... |
Topic: Brush paint |
Irish Murphy
Replies: 10
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Sat Mar 03, 2018 8:10 am Subject: Brush paint |
Are you looking for acrylics or enamel? I use acrylics 90% of the time and mostly use Tamiya. The one thing they need though if your doing a larger part or big area to brush is put some paint on your ... |
Topic: 72 Bobby Allison |
Irish Murphy
Replies: 20
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Forum: The Fab Shop Posted: Sun Feb 18, 2018 8:21 pm Subject: 72 Bobby Allison |
Got the Tamiya TS-21 Gold on, also some alclad aluminum on the radiator shroud area and the rear bumper corner covers. Still got to get the window trim and door handle covers.
https://i.imgur.com/rv ... |
Topic: Darlington 1950 #33 |
Irish Murphy
Replies: 13
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Forum: The Fab Shop Posted: Sun Feb 18, 2018 1:24 pm Subject: Darlington 1950 #33 |
You nailed it!!...Excellent work |
Topic: 72 Bobby Allison |
Irish Murphy
Replies: 20
Views: 26442
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Forum: The Fab Shop Posted: Sat Feb 17, 2018 9:58 pm Subject: 72 Bobby Allison |
Thanks for the help guys, I edited my post with resized images. |
Topic: 72 Bobby Allison |
Irish Murphy
Replies: 20
Views: 26442
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Forum: The Fab Shop Posted: Sat Feb 17, 2018 9:22 pm Subject: 72 Bobby Allison |
Thanks Gary, I’ll try that next time. |
Topic: 72 Bobby Allison |
Irish Murphy
Replies: 20
Views: 26442
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Forum: The Fab Shop Posted: Sat Feb 17, 2018 8:10 pm Subject: 72 Bobby Allison |
Wow that’s a bit of a pain in the rear. So Dave I have to resize before I upload to the imagine host? also what is a good size to resize them to? Thanks |
Topic: 72 Bobby Allison |
Irish Murphy
Replies: 20
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Forum: The Fab Shop Posted: Sat Feb 17, 2018 7:25 pm Subject: 72 Bobby Allison |
I’m using Imgur.. It doesn’t do this on other forums I have posted on, only this one. Not sure what’s going on. I may try a different host and try again when I post another update. |
Topic: 72 Bobby Allison |
Irish Murphy
Replies: 20
Views: 26442
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Forum: The Fab Shop Posted: Sat Feb 17, 2018 11:05 am Subject: 72 Bobby Allison |
Yeah I got to figure out why it’s posting the images so large |
Topic: 72 Bobby Allison |
Irish Murphy
Replies: 20
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Forum: The Fab Shop Posted: Thu Feb 15, 2018 7:37 pm Subject: 72 Bobby Allison |
Red layed down using Tamiya TS-49 rattle can.
https://i.imgur.com/uwVOTwa.jpg |
Topic: 72 Bobby Allison |
Irish Murphy
Replies: 20
Views: 26442
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Forum: The Fab Shop Posted: Sun Feb 11, 2018 7:14 pm Subject: 72 Bobby Allison |
Started this about 2 months ago and wanted to get photos posted before now but just never got around to it. I only get a few hours on the weekends to work on it so that's why its slow going. Everyone ... |
Topic: What year did NASCAR start using slicks? |
Irish Murphy
Replies: 8
Views: 10914
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Mon Feb 05, 2018 7:43 am Subject: What year did NASCAR start using slicks? |
Thanks for looking 18 degrees, I have looked at photos and races from 72 on youtube but just can’t make out which type they are running. |
Topic: What year did NASCAR start using slicks? |
Irish Murphy
Replies: 8
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Sun Feb 04, 2018 10:50 pm Subject: What year did NASCAR start using slicks? |
I am currently doing a 72 Bobby Allison Coke Monte Carlo. The tires that came with the kit are treaded. Just want to make sure this if this is correct or do I need to get some aftermarket slicks. Than ... |
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