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Topic: DC-93, aka #88 Daytona, is in the Nascar Hall of Fame |
MG Brown
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Forum: Darkside Racers Corner 1948 - 1972 Posted: Sat Nov 25, 2023 7:54 pm Subject: DC-93, aka #88 Daytona, is in the Nascar Hall of Fame |
And here she is!
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53356312349_d7c15b4e83_c.jpg |
Topic: Are there source files to print Mustang headlight decals? |
MG Brown
Replies: 2
Views: 1394
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Mon Jan 23, 2023 5:56 pm Subject: Are there source files to print Mustang headlight decals? |
If you are building a racing version, check suppliers such as https://www.racecareng.com for their racing front and rear sticker sets. The photos on their site can be saved, edited, sized, and printed ... |
Topic: Wood Brothers 68 Torino- Dan Gurney |
MG Brown
Replies: 30
Views: 13101
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Fri Nov 11, 2022 7:09 pm Subject: Wood Brothers 68 Torino- Dan Gurney |
In racing trim, is the '68 Torino grille really that much different than the '69 Torino grille?
Pix I have looked at seem very similar. |
Topic: Suggestions for Charlotte visit |
MG Brown
Replies: 17
Views: 12376
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Tue Oct 11, 2022 6:46 pm Subject: Suggestions for Charlotte visit |
I am shocked that no one mentioned the NASCAR hall of fame museum in downtown Charlotte. Plan a full day to see everything. |
Topic: Salvino JR's Next Gen Camaro |
MG Brown
Replies: 14
Views: 8734
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Tue Feb 22, 2022 12:45 am Subject: Salvino JR's Next Gen Camaro |
Wish lists are all well and good, but I'd caution to hold off on any additional NextGen subject requests until we have the five promised kits in our grubby hands.
The logic seems to indicate that a ... |
Topic: Salvinos JR New Product News |
MG Brown
Replies: 25
Views: 16951
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Forum: Grayside Racers Corner 1973 - 1989 Posted: Tue Nov 30, 2021 10:09 am Subject: Salvinos JR New Product News |
Molded in color body? No thank you. I really dislike molded-in-color bodies. They are such a pain. You're not making the hobby easier to get in to. You're just making it harder for the people already ... |
Topic: Salvinos JR New Product News |
MG Brown
Replies: 25
Views: 16951
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Forum: Grayside Racers Corner 1973 - 1989 Posted: Tue Nov 30, 2021 9:57 am Subject: Salvinos JR New Product News |
The stated purpose by the company for this product is to allow access to scale model building for people without advanced painting and decaling/decorating skills.
I feel that any effort to bring mo ... |
Topic: Salvinos JR New Product News |
MG Brown
Replies: 25
Views: 16951
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Forum: Grayside Racers Corner 1973 - 1989 Posted: Mon Nov 29, 2021 4:03 pm Subject: Salvinos JR New Product News |
But hobby changing...no.
This is a thin vinyl self-adhesive wrap intended to go on a molded-in color body and related trees of black and silver.
Has anyone ever made a NASCAR kit with vinyl deco ... |
Topic: Salvinos JR New Product News |
MG Brown
Replies: 25
Views: 16951
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Forum: Grayside Racers Corner 1973 - 1989 Posted: Mon Nov 29, 2021 3:42 pm Subject: Salvinos JR New Product News |
Here's a new product video that I hope you will enjoy from Salvinos JR model company.
https://fb.watch/9AYJEV0lMT/
Please contact them on their FB page with your questions.
https://live.stati ... |
Topic: Slot car |
MG Brown
Replies: 16
Views: 20759
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Forum: Grayside Racers Corner 1973 - 1989 Posted: Wed May 08, 2019 2:08 pm Subject: Re: Slot cars! |
I'm with you, we used to race on a sixteen lane 1/24th scale Daytona track....
16 Lanes? How in the world did you marshal a track that wide- I can barely reach across a 8 lane track with 4.5" ... |
Topic: Slot car |
MG Brown
Replies: 16
Views: 20759
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Forum: Grayside Racers Corner 1973 - 1989 Posted: Wed May 08, 2019 2:07 pm Subject: Re: Slot cars! |
Shoe Goo!!!
I have had good luck with hot glue also (especially with clear windows). |
Topic: Slot car |
MG Brown
Replies: 16
Views: 20759
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Forum: Grayside Racers Corner 1973 - 1989 Posted: Wed May 08, 2019 2:05 pm Subject: Re: Slot cars! |
I'm with you, we used to race on a sixteen lane 1/24th scale Daytona track....
16 Lanes? How in the world did you marshal a track that wide- I can barely reach across a 8 lane track with 4.5" ... |
Topic: ESPN closes down the Jayski site |
MG Brown
Replies: 13
Views: 15883
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Wed May 08, 2019 12:38 pm Subject: ESPN closes down the Jayski site |
Quoted from the jayski.com site:
"A deal to relaunch the website has been finalzied and a new site is currently being built. We now expect the new site to debut the week of May 13.
Press rele ... |
Topic: Color Chart |
MG Brown
Replies: 12
Views: 21554
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Tue May 07, 2019 8:24 pm Subject: Color Chart |
Does anyone have a suggestion to come as close as possible with a readily available spray can for the red on Wendell Scott’s Torino?
http://www.tenamp.com/carrera/carrera-20027521-ford-torino-talla ... |
Topic: Tim Richmond again. |
MG Brown
Replies: 2
Views: 6486
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Forum: Grayside Racers Corner 1973 - 1989 Posted: Fri May 03, 2019 12:23 pm Subject: Tim Richmond again. |
Might be off topic but I noted that "Tim Richmond" is racing the ARCA Menards series this season. |
Topic: 1/24 Hard body nascar slots |
MG Brown
Replies: 3
Views: 8039
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Fri May 03, 2019 10:43 am Subject: 1/24 Hard body nascar slots |
I just noticed this topic- here are some photos from our racing series.
https://scontent-ort2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/15741095_1013215088783604_3027116376623879098_n.jpg
https://scontent-ort2-1. ... |
Topic: MPC McLaren 1/20 |
MG Brown
Replies: 4
Views: 7182
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Forum: Road Racers, Drag Racers, Open Wheels, Modifieds, Late Models, ect Posted: Thu Jan 24, 2019 1:32 pm Subject: MPC McLaren 1/20 |
The M8D kit can be found for small money on eBay (around $20) but the M8B is much more difficult ($75 for a rough example).
It would be great if someone resin cast the few differing parts to conver ... |
Topic: Illinois Plastic Kit and Toy Show - Sept 30th 2018 |
MG Brown
Replies: 0
Views: 4393
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Forum: The Social Hall Posted: Thu Sep 27, 2018 7:19 am Subject: Illinois Plastic Kit and Toy Show - Sept 30th 2018 |
I wanted to mention this upcoming show for those who might have interest.
I am not affiliated with the promoter in any fashion; this is just information only.
MIDWEST FINEST PLASTIC KIT & T ... |
Topic: 429 Hemi???? 1970 Daytona 500 |
MG Brown
Replies: 15
Views: 19514
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Forum: Darkside Racers Corner 1948 - 1972 Posted: Tue Sep 18, 2018 1:36 pm Subject: 429 Hemi???? 1970 Daytona 500 |
Apparently Don White was running a "429'er" also?
http://www.toywonders.com/ProductCart/pc/catalog/29503yl.jpg |
Topic: 429 Hemi???? 1970 Daytona 500 |
MG Brown
Replies: 15
Views: 19514
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Forum: Darkside Racers Corner 1948 - 1972 Posted: Tue Sep 18, 2018 8:43 am Subject: 429 Hemi???? 1970 Daytona 500 |
A friend recently finished a model of the #99 Dow Dodge driven by Charlie Glotzbach in the 1970 Daytona "500".
I asked him about the "429 C.I." on the hood and he said that's wh ... |
Topic: Short Tracker Slot Cars |
MG Brown
Replies: 3
Views: 6913
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Forum: Road Racers, Drag Racers, Open Wheels, Modifieds, Late Models, ect Posted: Tue Aug 14, 2018 4:16 pm Subject: Short Tracker Slot Cars |
We have a club in Northern Illinois who race "Super Stock", "Pony Stock" and "Hobby Stock" slot cars (in addition we from time to time race Dirt Late Models also).
Th ... |
Topic: Alex Zanardi Target Ganassi Indy Car |
MG Brown
Replies: 11
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Forum: Road Racers, Drag Racers, Open Wheels, Modifieds, Late Models, ect Posted: Tue Aug 14, 2018 2:59 pm Subject: Alex Zanardi Target Ganassi Indy Car |
I agree that the Revell Reynard kits are wonderful- and there is a large number of aftermarket decals from Indycals and Speedline.
One of these days I will get back to the Robby Gordon Menards car ... |
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