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Topic: Al Unser, Jr.'s 1993 Valvoline Lola IndyCar |
Pierre Rivard
Replies: 13
Views: 4697
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Forum: Road Racers, Drag Racers, Open Wheels, Modifieds, Late Models, ect Posted: Tue Dec 06, 2022 9:12 am Subject: Al Unser, Jr.'s 1993 Valvoline Lola IndyCar |
Meet Dan Belcher, master builder, master photographer...heck, master of the (scale modeling) world! |
Topic: Tamiya Mini Cooper Monte Carlo '67 |
Pierre Rivard
Replies: 8
Views: 3959
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Forum: Road Racers, Drag Racers, Open Wheels, Modifieds, Late Models, ect Posted: Thu Nov 24, 2022 7:46 am 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. |
Topic: 1964 Ned Jarrett Ford Galaxie |
Pierre Rivard
Replies: 18
Views: 6878
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Tue Oct 18, 2022 7:05 am Subject: 1964 Ned Jarrett Ford Galaxie |
Super nice build Mark. I love the stance, low with just a touch of lean. There's a lot of lovely detailing on this build that make it look so much like the real car. Overall a beautiful replica of an ... |
Topic: Tires |
Pierre Rivard
Replies: 8
Views: 4162
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Forum: The Fab Shop Posted: Mon Oct 17, 2022 6:31 am Subject: Tires |
For me wheels & tires are a key element of how a model will turn out so I discard raised lettering tires and go with better aftermarket tires & decals. |
Topic: Jackie Stewart 1971 F1 car |
Pierre Rivard
Replies: 8
Views: 3491
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Tue Oct 04, 2022 3:07 pm Subject: Jackie Stewart 1971 F1 car |
Congratulations sir! I have the kit with the other nose and your's encourages me to take the plunge.
Thank you for sharing your fine build. |
Topic: Does anyone have a picture of this car from the bottom side |
Pierre Rivard
Replies: 6
Views: 4082
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Forum: Darkside Racers Corner 1948 - 1972 Posted: Wed Sep 07, 2022 1:24 pm Subject: Does anyone have a picture of this car from the bottom side |
Could it be this?
https://i.imgur.com/MaUge5b.jpg |
Topic: Brad Sweet #49 NAPA sprint car |
Pierre Rivard
Replies: 11
Views: 4615
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Forum: The Fab Shop Posted: Mon Sep 05, 2022 1:59 pm Subject: Brad Sweet #49 NAPA sprint car |
Looks really good so far and those fittings from RB motion are better than anything I have ever seen before. Definitely adding them to the shopping list! |
Topic: 1992 #17 Western Auto Lumina |
Pierre Rivard
Replies: 9
Views: 4813
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Tue Aug 02, 2022 6:22 am Subject: 1992 #17 Western Auto Lumina |
Very nice! |
Topic: Buddy Baker 1973 |
Pierre Rivard
Replies: 6
Views: 4207
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Sat Jul 30, 2022 4:22 pm Subject: Buddy Baker 1973 |
looks really good. First time I see one of these PL Chargers. Is the chassis a pretty good representation of a race car? |
Topic: Need help - Junior Johnson 1964 Galaxie |
Pierre Rivard
Replies: 2
Views: 3025
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Forum: Darkside Racers Corner 1948 - 1972 Posted: Mon Jul 25, 2022 7:24 am Subject: Need help - Junior Johnson 1964 Galaxie |
Thank you Tom, this is very helpful. |
Topic: Need help - Junior Johnson 1964 Galaxie |
Pierre Rivard
Replies: 2
Views: 3025
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Forum: Darkside Racers Corner 1948 - 1972 Posted: Sun Jul 24, 2022 12:21 pm Subject: Need help - Junior Johnson 1964 Galaxie |
Looking for the investigators to provide information about the Ford Junior Johnson / Banjo Matthews started racing about a third into the 64 season.
Was the car built by Holman & Moody like a l ... |
Topic: Nelson Stacy tribute |
Pierre Rivard
Replies: 4
Views: 3253
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Sat Jul 23, 2022 1:15 pm Subject: Nelson Stacy tribute |
A big yellow Ford, that would be impossible to miss.
Nicely done. I like you have had my issues with JNJ decals either disintegrating or not pulling off from the sheet. Nice save. |
Topic: Bill Elliott Thunderbird |
Pierre Rivard
Replies: 22
Views: 10498
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Sun Jul 17, 2022 9:29 am Subject: Bill Elliott Thunderbird |
Wow, this is a beautiful build. This must be a challenging paint job and you hit it out the park.
The detailing adds so much realism. The back window straps are very nice and look to scale.
May I as ... |
Topic: Corvette Grand Sport chassis 004 at 1964 Sebring |
Pierre Rivard
Replies: 14
Views: 6037
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Forum: Road Racers, Drag Racers, Open Wheels, Modifieds, Late Models, ect Posted: Fri Jul 15, 2022 5:21 pm Subject: Corvette Grand Sport chassis 004 at 1964 Sebring |
That is one awesome GS Pierre. The effort really shines through, as does that super paint job.
Thanks Bill! |
Topic: Corvette Grand Sport chassis 004 at 1964 Sebring |
Pierre Rivard
Replies: 14
Views: 6037
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Forum: Road Racers, Drag Racers, Open Wheels, Modifieds, Late Models, ect Posted: Thu Jul 14, 2022 4:39 pm Subject: Corvette Grand Sport chassis 004 at 1964 Sebring |
Pierre, I never get tired of looking at this Awesome build. Looks even better over here at Randy's. The paint still blows me away. My intention is to use my phone for photography on my next build like ... |
Topic: Corvette Grand Sport chassis 004 at 1964 Sebring |
Pierre Rivard
Replies: 14
Views: 6037
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Forum: Road Racers, Drag Racers, Open Wheels, Modifieds, Late Models, ect Posted: Tue Jul 12, 2022 4:16 pm Subject: Corvette Grand Sport chassis 004 at 1964 Sebring |
Thank you all for the nice comments. I fully enjoyed doing this one even though it was a challenging kit. |
Topic: 1966 Darel Dieringer/ Bud Moore Mercury Comet Cyclone |
Pierre Rivard
Replies: 20
Views: 8869
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Mon Jul 11, 2022 4:33 pm Subject: 1966 Darel Dieringer/ Bud Moore Mercury Comet Cyclone |
Beautiful build Mark. That red, black & white livery really stands out.
I followed with great interest your work taking the simple AMT 67 road car kit and making a 66 race car from it. The transf ... |
Topic: Corvette Grand Sport chassis 004 at 1964 Sebring |
Pierre Rivard
Replies: 14
Views: 6037
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Forum: Road Racers, Drag Racers, Open Wheels, Modifieds, Late Models, ect Posted: Mon Jul 11, 2022 4:20 pm Subject: Corvette Grand Sport chassis 004 at 1964 Sebring |
Beautiful! And painted with a brush?!
Yes, painted with a brush. I've never given up on the idea that brush painting could be developed into a decent ... |
Topic: Corvette Grand Sport chassis 004 at 1964 Sebring |
Pierre Rivard
Replies: 14
Views: 6037
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Forum: Road Racers, Drag Racers, Open Wheels, Modifieds, Late Models, ect Posted: Sun Jul 10, 2022 4:50 pm Subject: Corvette Grand Sport chassis 004 at 1964 Sebring |
Built from the Accurate Miniature kit with a a few changes to reflect the specific car
I am particularly pleased with the paint finishes. Everything is brush painted. Vallejo primers and color coat ... |
Topic: 1966 Darel Dieringer/ Bud Moore Mercury Comet Cyclone |
Pierre Rivard
Replies: 20
Views: 8869
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Fri Jul 08, 2022 6:25 am Subject: 1966 Darel Dieringer/ Bud Moore Mercury Comet Cyclone |
Beautiful build Mark. That red, black & white livery really stands out.
I followed with great interest your work taking the simple AMT 67 road car kit and making a 66 race car from it. The transf ... |
Topic: 1972 Buddy Baker #11 STP Dodge |
Pierre Rivard
Replies: 10
Views: 6178
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Thu Jul 07, 2022 7:16 am Subject: 1972 Buddy Baker #11 STP Dodge |
Congratulations Billy. That color really pops and your paint job looks superb.
Did you make any change to the wheel openings or something. Looks really good. |
Topic: Butt-hurt about criticism... |
Pierre Rivard
Replies: 22
Views: 10472
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Fri Jul 01, 2022 7:21 am Subject: Butt-hurt about criticism... |
Can't say that I agree with comments made by 43Petty45.
What I see is a lot of support between builders and a lot of useful exchange of knowledge happening on the FAB or WIP tabs.
Personally when I ... |
Topic: 1961 Cotton Owens pontiac |
Pierre Rivard
Replies: 13
Views: 6001
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Mon Jun 27, 2022 9:36 am Subject: 1961 Cotton Owens pontiac |
Beautifully done sir!
The Moebius kit is nice. I built the Weatherly one a few years ago but it is not even close to your's in execution.
Well done. |
Topic: Plastic Performance Parts Tires and Wheels |
Pierre Rivard
Replies: 2
Views: 1846
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Sat Jun 25, 2022 11:47 am Subject: Plastic Performance Parts Tires and Wheels |
Dennis, from overlay of PPP pics it appears that the LMS tire is the same width as the 65-69 Nascar tire but with a bit squarer shoulder.
You might want to try the 60-64 tire which is 1 mm narrower a ... |
Topic: 1972 Bobby Isaac Dodge Charger |
Pierre Rivard
Replies: 11
Views: 6467
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Wed Jun 22, 2022 7:11 am Subject: 1972 Bobby Isaac Dodge Charger |
Beautiful build Joe. You have the color spot on.
Hard to get a Slavinos build to look like the real thing and you nailed it! |
Topic: 68 Daytona 500 Winner |
Pierre Rivard
Replies: 9
Views: 5202
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Sun Jun 12, 2022 6:03 am Subject: 68 Daytona 500 Winner |
Beautiful build sir,
You have found a great formula for the Wood brothers red roof.
Beautiful detailing, paint, engine etc. |
Topic: Wood Brothers 68 Torino- Dan Gurney |
Pierre Rivard
Replies: 30
Views: 13221
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Thu Jun 09, 2022 4:56 pm Subject: Wood Brothers 68 Torino- Dan Gurney |
Fabulous Bill. I have a couple Talladegas in my cemetery and your conversion inspires me. |
Topic: #24 Lumina Indy winner |
Pierre Rivard
Replies: 13
Views: 7281
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Forum: The Fab Shop Posted: Wed Jun 08, 2022 6:52 am Subject: #24 Lumina Indy winner |
Superb! |
Topic: Painting wheels |
Pierre Rivard
Replies: 3
Views: 3321
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Forum: Darkside Racers Corner 1948 - 1972 Posted: Wed Jun 08, 2022 6:51 am Subject: Painting wheels |
I brush paint Vallejo acrylic, thinned to a milk like viscosity.
Vallejo thinner produces a semi gloss finish. Replacing some of the Vallejo thinner with a bit of water produces a lower gloss finish. ... |
Topic: Decal Preferences |
Pierre Rivard
Replies: 2
Views: 2813
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Forum: Nascar Tips and Tricks Posted: Tue Jun 07, 2022 6:53 am Subject: Decal Preferences |
Powerslide/Ace have always been impeccable for me. Never had peeling or ghosting issue. I make sure I apply on a smooth glossy surface and use microset as well as sealing them with Future.
Least favo ... |
Topic: 1988 Bobby Allison Buick |
Pierre Rivard
Replies: 7
Views: 4692
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Thu Jun 02, 2022 5:01 pm Subject: 1988 Bobby Allison Buick |
She's pure gold! |
Topic: Petty Belvedere kit question |
Pierre Rivard
Replies: 5
Views: 4511
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Forum: Darkside Racers Corner 1948 - 1972 Posted: Mon May 16, 2022 5:32 am Subject: Petty Belvedere kit question |
Only built one AMT reissue. It was molded in blue but I don't remember what it said on the box |
Topic: My quest for better picture taking |
Pierre Rivard
Replies: 25
Views: 11433
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Sun May 15, 2022 7:03 am Subject: My quest for better picture taking |
Thank you Dan & Mark,
What I like mostly is that my camera doesn't get fooled with this more neutral background. The color of the subjects is significantly more representative of how I built t ... |
Topic: 1992 The Winston - One Hot Night, or 1:24 Scale Hot Night! |
Pierre Rivard
Replies: 6
Views: 4571
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Sun May 15, 2022 6:34 am Subject: 1992 The Winston - One Hot Night, or 1:24 Scale Hot Night! |
Extraordinary work sir!
Each model by itself is beautifully done and together they are epic.
Museum stuff! |
Topic: Dale Earnhardt 1992 Lumina from The Winston |
Pierre Rivard
Replies: 9
Views: 6265
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Sat May 14, 2022 4:56 pm Subject: Dale Earnhardt 1992 Lumina from The Winston |
Wow...I mean wow this is such a gorgeous build.
The nose has healed well form multiple fractures.
The finishes are amazing as you always do them and the scratch building and detailing makes it look ... |
Topic: My quest for better picture taking |
Pierre Rivard
Replies: 25
Views: 11433
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Sat May 14, 2022 4:45 pm Subject: My quest for better picture taking |
Still working on my photo setup.
I love Dan's work with the all black/mirror setup but I may not have the skills to make that work.
The cardboard stuff works but taking Bill's advice I see that I ne ... |
Topic: Clear Earnhardt Car |
Pierre Rivard
Replies: 6
Views: 3945
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Fri May 13, 2022 6:46 am Subject: Clear Earnhardt Car |
Tim this is simply awesome. I was following your w.i.p. with great interest but unsure of how it would turn out.
First, your work with finessing the body to a smooth and clear appearance is a total s ... |
Topic: Fred Lorenzen 60 Starliner |
Pierre Rivard
Replies: 10
Views: 5909
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Tue May 10, 2022 7:35 am Subject: Fred Lorenzen 60 Starliner |
I'm happy you found the card Joe.
Your w.i.p. on this one was mighty impressive and the final result supports it.
Beautiful build overall and your chassis upgrades are exceptional. |
Topic: Look what I picked up at Walmart yesterday |
Pierre Rivard
Replies: 17
Views: 7752
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Sun May 08, 2022 1:45 pm Subject: Look what I picked up at Walmart yesterday |
I'm going to have to figure out how to do a pearl white paint job using a brush. If I could find a pearl clear to put over white that might work, but I don't know if anybody ever made a pearlized clea ... |
Topic: Look what I picked up at Walmart yesterday |
Pierre Rivard
Replies: 17
Views: 7752
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Sat May 07, 2022 6:17 am Subject: Look what I picked up at Walmart yesterday |
That's a great price. I have one but as part of a combo and it was more expensive.
Is your's also with a shut hood, 1 piece interior and 1 piece chassis??
I still bought it because I really want to ... |
Topic: Dale Earnhardt 1992 Lumina from The Winston |
Pierre Rivard
Replies: 42
Views: 26118
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Forum: The Fab Shop Posted: Fri May 06, 2022 7:15 am Subject: Dale Earnhardt 1992 Lumina from The Winston |
Dan, beautiful work on the interior. It is a great match for that perfect body.
Great idea to tale pics of interior before installing the glass.
Almost at the finish line.
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Topic: 1960 Starliner |
Pierre Rivard
Replies: 5
Views: 3769
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Thu May 05, 2022 7:14 am Subject: 1960 Starliner |
Very nice. I live these dark side rides. |
Topic: New Nascar |
Pierre Rivard
Replies: 45
Views: 20109
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Thu May 05, 2022 7:11 am Subject: New Nascar |
Wow, that's a lot of flash for new tooling, and the part details do not look very crisp.
Currently working on a 917K Fujimi kit. Supposedly a cheap kit with old tooling but it's pretty good and certa ... |
Topic: Wood Bros. Cyclone |
Pierre Rivard
Replies: 16
Views: 8559
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Tue May 03, 2022 3:36 pm Subject: Wood Bros. Cyclone |
Thanks Bill. This is very helpful. |
Topic: Wood Bros. Cyclone |
Pierre Rivard
Replies: 16
Views: 8559
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Tue May 03, 2022 8:34 am Subject: Wood Bros. Cyclone |
Beautifully done Bill. Same here, I've built a couple of these in the past and not really satisfied.
You inspire me to take another go at these.
Can you share more on mods you did to make it work? |
Topic: New Nascar |
Pierre Rivard
Replies: 45
Views: 20109
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Sun May 01, 2022 3:22 pm Subject: New Nascar |
Looking at online "unboxing" videos this new kit looks like a vast improvement from previous offerings where they just "mailed it in" form a design standpoint.
But Tamiya-like? Le ... |
Topic: Clear Earnhardt car |
Pierre Rivard
Replies: 21
Views: 12476
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Forum: The Fab Shop Posted: Wed Apr 27, 2022 8:18 am Subject: Clear Earnhardt car |
Looks awesome! |
Topic: 50's Nascar Chevy's |
Pierre Rivard
Replies: 24
Views: 28482
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Wed Apr 27, 2022 8:13 am Subject: 50's Nascar Chevy's |
They are all amazing builds.
I always found the 59 Chevy the most beautiful of fin era cars and they transform into fabulous looking race cars. |
Topic: 1971 #6 Sunoco AMX Javelin Trans AM Mark Donohue |
Pierre Rivard
Replies: 10
Views: 6204
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Sat Apr 23, 2022 7:10 am Subject: 1971 #6 Sunoco AMX Javelin Trans AM Mark Donohue |
Wow!
These cars had so much style and the extensive modifications, detailing and scratch building add up to a fabulous build. |
Topic: 1998 #9 Scobby Doo on Zombie Island Ford Taurus Revell 1:24 |
Pierre Rivard
Replies: 5
Views: 4514
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Sat Apr 23, 2022 7:02 am Subject: 1998 #9 Scobby Doo on Zombie Island Ford Taurus Revell 1:24 |
Impeccable finish and beautifully detailed. |
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