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  Topic: Photo hosting recommendations?
Red96

Replies: 7
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PostForum: The Social Hall   Posted: Tue Feb 22, 2022 5:04 pm   Subject: Photo hosting recommendations?
Thank you everyone for the options and comments.

I was hoping perhaps my existing OneDrive photo folder could act as a hosting server, as you can create links that can be pasted into a browser to v ...
  Topic: Photo hosting recommendations?
Red96

Replies: 7
Views: 5186

PostForum: The Social Hall   Posted: Sun Feb 20, 2022 12:08 pm   Subject: Photo hosting recommendations?
Been using Fotki since Photpoint stole all my photos and then demanded money. FREE sites....you get what you pay for. Fotki can be as low as $1 month if you sign up long term.

Thanks, and your poin ...
  Topic: Photo hosting recommendations?
Red96

Replies: 7
Views: 5186

PostForum: The Social Hall   Posted: Sun Feb 20, 2022 10:55 am   Subject: Photo hosting recommendations?
Morning all.

Would appreciate recommendations on a currently-decent photo hosting service. Preferably free, without unnecessary entanglements (ie faceplant, etc al) Heard stories of services past ...
  Topic: Wanted -V6 Engines
Red96

Replies: 3
Views: 2710

PostForum: The Trading Post   Posted: Mon Jan 31, 2022 10:16 am   Subject: Wanted -V6 Engines
John, I just ordered one of those Revell ASA kits mentioned above. I'll be robbing it of pieces for an LS-1 ASA AC Delco car project I'm working on.

I have no use for the V6 engine in the kit, s ...
  Topic: The "other" 63 Chevy
Red96

Replies: 17
Views: 11112

PostForum: Darkside Racers Corner 1948 - 1972   Posted: Wed Nov 17, 2021 3:40 pm   Subject: The "other" 63 Chevy
If you Google search the dealership name, regardless of spelling, pictures of the dealership's old license frames pop up, which should resolve doubts as to the correct spelling. Appears there should ...
  Topic: Anyone remember the Young Model Builders Club?
Red96

Replies: 3
Views: 3419

PostForum: The Social Hall   Posted: Mon Nov 15, 2021 3:36 pm   Subject: Anyone remember the Young Model Builders Club?
When I was a kid and getting interested in building models by watching my dad build models and work on his slot cars on the dining room table, my parents signed me up for a model-of-the-month club and ...
  Topic: photos not showing
Red96

Replies: 5
Views: 4617

PostForum: Under the Hood   Posted: Tue Oct 12, 2021 3:41 pm   Subject: photos not showing
If the prior suggestion didn't work, try this. Go to 'Security' in the Safari menu, and un-check the box next to "Prevent Cross-Site Tracking", and see if the issue is resolved.

Hope o ...
  Topic: photos not showing
Red96

Replies: 5
Views: 4617

PostForum: Under the Hood   Posted: Tue Oct 12, 2021 3:25 pm   Subject: photos not showing
Click the "Safari" menu in Safari and select "Preferences." Click the "Appearance" icon in the resulting dialog box. Check the box labeled "Display images when the p ...
  Topic: photos not showing
Red96

Replies: 5
Views: 4617

PostForum: Under the Hood   Posted: Mon Oct 11, 2021 9:28 am   Subject: photos not showing
Are you using a Windows or a Mac device? Which browser? (Explorer, Google, Safari, ...)
  Topic: 9 Hole wheels Question
Red96

Replies: 21
Views: 13560

PostForum: Nascar Modeling Discussion   Posted: Wed Sep 29, 2021 4:56 pm   Subject: 9 Hole wheels Question
You might try looking at Shapeways.com. Shapeways is kind of like Etsy, but everything is 3D printed. I've had good luck finding a few oddball pieces for a project. Lots of NASCAR bits on there.
...
  Topic: Stroppe 64 Mercury interior
Red96

Replies: 2
Views: 3542

PostForum: Reference Photo's - Paint and Color Matching   Posted: Wed Sep 22, 2021 2:07 pm   Subject: Stroppe 64 Mercury interior
https://www.ecurie.co.uk/blog/2018/11/25/1964-mercury-marauder

Pics of what appears to be one of the restored cars in color.
  Topic: TRU-MATCH realistic racing color paints
Red96

Replies: 8
Views: 7660

PostForum: Nascar Modeling Discussion   Posted: Sat Jul 10, 2021 9:15 am   Subject: TRU-MATCH realistic racing color paints
Slixx Decals has a page on their website for Tru-Match paints. Perhaps they could offer some insight as to the correct solvent type.

https://www.slixx.com/trumatch.htm
  Topic: vermillion decals
Red96

Replies: 10
Views: 11335

PostForum: Nascar Tips and Tricks   Posted: Fri Mar 12, 2021 8:45 pm   Subject: vermillion decals
Marlonm33,
Vermilion refers to a type of pigment used for a specific shade of red.
  Topic: Anyone got a hi-res scan of a PURE decal with checker flag?
Red96

Replies: 3
Views: 3974

PostForum: Nascar Modeling Discussion   Posted: Tue Mar 02, 2021 10:49 pm   Subject: Anyone got a hi-res scan of a PURE decal with checker flag?
Glad to contribute. Stumbled across this logo search site thats been helpful at times. Its intended to be a logo source for decals on Sim cars I think. Heres the link if you want to bookmark it
http ...
  Topic: Anyone got a hi-res scan of a PURE decal with checker flag?
Red96

Replies: 3
Views: 3974

PostForum: Nascar Modeling Discussion   Posted: Tue Mar 02, 2021 7:18 pm   Subject: Anyone got a hi-res scan of a PURE decal with checker flag?
Is this the one?

https://www.gran-turismo.com/us/gtsport/user/discover/search/decal/decal/6892658/6053484493781598728
  Topic: web sites that sell model parts
Red96

Replies: 2
Views: 4548

PostForum: Nascar Modeling Discussion   Posted: Thu Feb 25, 2021 5:26 pm   Subject: web sites that sell model parts
Lots of helpful links on this webpage
http://www.rocketfin.com/model_car_links.html

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  Topic: 67 Chevelle SS396 - best kit to start with?
Red96

Replies: 3
Views: 5432

PostForum: Street and Muscle Cars   Posted: Mon Feb 22, 2021 4:49 pm   Subject: 67 Chevelle SS396 - best kit to start with?
Thanks for the feedback guys. Revell it shall be.

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  Topic: 67 Chevelle SS396 - best kit to start with?
Red96

Replies: 3
Views: 5432

PostForum: Street and Muscle Cars   Posted: Fri Feb 19, 2021 7:43 pm   Subject: 67 Chevelle SS396 - best kit to start with?
Which kit, in your opinion, would make the best starting point to build a stock-ish recreation of an SS?

I'm building recreations of cars I've owned at different points, and enjoy adding as much de ...
  Topic: Weird Decal Request
Red96

Replies: 2
Views: 4040

PostForum: The Trading Post   Posted: Thu Feb 18, 2021 4:33 pm   Subject: Weird Decal Request
Lots of variations of the SW logo used in misc motorsports decals available here
https://gtswiki.gt-beginners.net/decal/?searchword=sherwin+williams&lang=us&type=0&noid=1

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  Topic: ASA, ALL-Pro, ARTGO Short Track Chassis of the mid 80's
Red96

Replies: 4
Views: 9211

PostForum: Road Racers, Drag Racers, Open Wheels, Modifieds, Late Models, ect   Posted: Thu Feb 18, 2021 10:29 am   Subject: ASA, ALL-Pro, ARTGO Short Track Chassis of the mid 80's
I know this is a really really old thread, but just in case somebody's interested in the late 90's era of ASA (The LS-1 spec engine timeframe of the AC Delco Challange Series), I managed to get my han ...
  Topic: 2000-2003 Revell Windows Needed
Red96

Replies: 1
Views: 3058

PostForum: The Trading Post   Posted: Mon Feb 15, 2021 9:50 am   Subject: 2000-2003 Revell Windows Needed
PM me your address. I've got the full set of glass for the Kevin Harvick Goodwrench Service Plus 2001 M/C that you're welcome to have. Revell Kit 2372.

Little scuffed from being in the box so lon ...
  Topic: Who do you recommend - Waterslide printing
Red96

Replies: 7
Views: 7068

PostForum: The Trading Post   Posted: Sat Feb 13, 2021 1:28 pm   Subject: Who do you recommend - Waterslide printing
Thanks folks for the suggestions, I've found someone willing to help me out.

I'd like to tip my hat to Mike Fasig, of Polecat Decals for being so incredibly helpful. He patiently listened to what I ...
  Topic: 1997 Thunder Special @ Suzuka
Red96

Replies: 2
Views: 4498

PostForum: Reference Photo's - Paint and Color Matching   Posted: Mon Feb 08, 2021 2:48 pm   Subject: 1997 Thunder Special @ Suzuka
Might try to find a copy of April 1998 Circle Track magazine. There's an article about the race, but not sure how many useful photos are included.

The race programs are hard to come by for obvious ...
  Topic: Looking for this contingency decal - Speedway Scene
Red96

Replies: 3
Views: 4180

PostForum: The Trading Post   Posted: Thu Feb 04, 2021 11:44 am   Subject: Looking for this contingency decal - Speedway Scene
They have a Facebook page with the logo at the top in color, if you're inclined to make one.

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  Topic: Anyone tried using UV-cure adhesives?
Red96

Replies: 9
Views: 8366

PostForum: Nascar Tips and Tricks   Posted: Mon Feb 01, 2021 4:28 pm   Subject: Anyone tried using UV-cure adhesives?
So, now that I've had some more time using this adhesive, there's a couple of things that I thought I should point out.

First, there is an odor. It's a faint, acrid smell that you'll recognize f ...
  Topic: 81-85 Oldsmobile
Red96

Replies: 18
Views: 17161

PostForum: Grayside Racers Corner 1973 - 1989   Posted: Mon Feb 01, 2021 4:11 pm   Subject: 81-85 Oldsmobile
I absolutely love that the body pic wasn't just taken with it sitting on the table, but carefully placed on 4 to-scale jack stands! Smile
  Topic: Who do you recommend - Waterslide printing
Red96

Replies: 7
Views: 7068

PostForum: The Trading Post   Posted: Mon Feb 01, 2021 10:44 am   Subject: Re: ASA decal
I am also looking for an ASA decal. I want to build Rusty Wallace #66-red and yellow camaro. I am in the process of looking for some one to do them. Which ASA car are you looking to build?

Gas,
I' ...
  Topic: Who do you recommend - Waterslide printing
Red96

Replies: 7
Views: 7068

PostForum: The Trading Post   Posted: Fri Jan 29, 2021 3:03 pm   Subject: Who do you recommend - Waterslide printing
I have the luxury of owning a graphics program which gives me the ability to design, scale and compose my own sheets. That being said, I need someone with the know-how and equipment to print a sheet ...
  Topic: decal search...member participation
Red96

Replies: 7
Views: 6743

PostForum: Nascar Modeling Discussion   Posted: Thu Jan 28, 2021 11:19 am   Subject: decal search...member participation
5 available (Blue numbers?) on eBay under 10 bucks.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/363207904696

Couple others showed up doing Google search, but the websites looked questionable...
  Topic: Firebottle label
Red96

Replies: 7
Views: 6535

PostForum: The Trading Post   Posted: Thu Jan 28, 2021 11:07 am   Subject: Firebottle label
I just looked at some sheets that i have and the Powerslide sheet in question has “Safecraft” extinguishers labels. The sheet you want, if you want “Firebottle” specific labels, are on the early 2000s ...
  Topic: Decal inquiry
Red96

Replies: 3
Views: 4200

PostForum: The Trading Post   Posted: Thu Jan 28, 2021 10:58 am   Subject: Decal inquiry
Thanks Crime Dog, found exactly what I was looking for on the IndyCals website. Funny they didn't show up when Google searching IMSA SCCA scale decals...

Much Appreciated Sir !!!
  Topic: Firebottle label
Red96

Replies: 7
Views: 6535

PostForum: The Trading Post   Posted: Wed Jan 27, 2021 4:13 pm   Subject: Firebottle label
https://www.mikesdecals.com/2013-nascar-goodies-powerslide-p-4089.html

Thank you Brandon for pointing out the specific sheet. Most of those pictured on the seller's sites are pretty low res images ...
  Topic: Decal inquiry
Red96

Replies: 3
Views: 4200

PostForum: The Trading Post   Posted: Wed Jan 27, 2021 4:01 pm   Subject: Decal inquiry
Anyone ever seen one of your regular decal suppliers have a sheet of the common safety decals required in club racing, ie. SCCA, ICSCC, NASA, etc?

Specifically, I'm looking for the blue 'spark' dec ...
  Topic: Firebottle label
Red96

Replies: 7
Views: 6535

PostForum: The Trading Post   Posted: Tue Jan 26, 2021 12:26 pm   Subject: Firebottle label
Thank you gentlemen. That narrows it down.
  Topic: Firebottle label
Red96

Replies: 7
Views: 6535

PostForum: The Trading Post   Posted: Mon Jan 25, 2021 6:25 pm   Subject: Firebottle label
Does anyone have, or know which decal supplier, might have these Firebottle suppression system labels in 1/25 (or 1/24)?? Been hunting on the decal vendors' sites, but the pics of the sheets are so l ...
  Topic: Anyone tried using UV-cure adhesives?
Red96

Replies: 9
Views: 8366

PostForum: Nascar Tips and Tricks   Posted: Mon Jan 25, 2021 5:55 pm   Subject: Anyone tried using UV-cure adhesives?
So for those who were also curious...I've done some experimenting with UV cured adhesive and will share my thoughts. Just PM me if you want more detail.

To premise: I was looking for a better way ...
  Topic: Anyone tried using UV-cure adhesives?
Red96

Replies: 9
Views: 8366

PostForum: Nascar Tips and Tricks   Posted: Sat Jan 23, 2021 10:50 am   Subject: Anyone tried using UV-cure adhesives?
My dentist uses UV cure filling material. Curious about this.

I love Plastruct butyl coated wire for fabbing cage bars but the butyl plastic does not bond well with styrene cement. Might work with ...
  Topic: Anyone tried using UV-cure adhesives?
Red96

Replies: 9
Views: 8366

PostForum: Nascar Tips and Tricks   Posted: Sat Jan 23, 2021 10:47 am   Subject: Anyone tried using UV-cure adhesives?
So I've found a UV adhesive designed for plastics (not as common as you'd think), and the correct wavelength UV light for curing. Just waiting for the UV battery to charge to do some testing. Will r ...
  Topic: Hailie Deegan #4 ARCA Monster Fusion
Red96

Replies: 14
Views: 12953

PostForum: The Fab Shop   Posted: Sat Jan 23, 2021 10:32 am   Subject: Hailie Deegan #4 ARCA Monster Fusion
Very nice build. Great to see folks showing respect to Hailee. Seen her run out here in the PNW at Monroe Speedway and that young lady can really wheel a car. She's got a bright future in front of ...
  Topic: Looking for a Jeff Gordon photo
Red96

Replies: 3
Views: 4730

PostForum: Reference Photo's - Paint and Color Matching   Posted: Thu Jan 21, 2021 11:21 am   Subject: Looking for a Jeff Gordon photo
Not terribly clear. This might be a screen shot from a video on YouTube, which if you can find, may provide more info.

https://i.ytimg.com/vi/B8jYkBHWVVc/hqdefault.jpg

https://i.ytimg.com/vi/B8 ...
  Topic: Anyone tried using UV-cure adhesives?
Red96

Replies: 9
Views: 8366

PostForum: Nascar Tips and Tricks   Posted: Mon Jan 18, 2021 6:08 pm   Subject: Anyone tried using UV-cure adhesives?
Scratch-building a chassis & cage and frustrated with how long joints stay soft when using either Tamiya liquid glues or CA type glues. Was wondering if anyone's tried the UV cured adhesives desi ...
  Topic: Contingency help. Hurtubise Miller High Life
Red96

Replies: 13
Views: 9791

PostForum: Nascar Modeling Discussion   Posted: Fri Jan 08, 2021 1:58 pm   Subject: Contingency help. Hurtubise Miller High Life
Artwork for the Jet Way carwash decal can be found here
https://gtswiki.gt-beginners.net/decal/?searchword=jet+way&lang=us&type=0&noid=1
  Topic: Looking for ASA Monte Carlo; 2000-2004 Body style
Red96

Replies: 4
Views: 5887

PostForum: Road Racers, Drag Racers, Open Wheels, Modifieds, Late Models, ect   Posted: Mon Jan 04, 2021 6:42 pm   Subject: Re: Looking for ASA Monte Carlo; 2000-2004 Body style
STill looking....Wink
  Topic: Looking for ASA Monte Carlo; 2000-2004 Body style
Red96

Replies: 4
Views: 5887

PostForum: Road Racers, Drag Racers, Open Wheels, Modifieds, Late Models, ect   Posted: Sun Jan 03, 2021 4:22 pm   Subject: Looking for ASA Monte Carlo; 2000-2004 Body style
Appreciate the reply, but I'm not seeing any PM's ...
  Topic: Looking for ASA Monte Carlo; 2000-2004 Body style
Red96

Replies: 4
Views: 5887

PostForum: Road Racers, Drag Racers, Open Wheels, Modifieds, Late Models, ect   Posted: Thu Dec 31, 2020 11:18 am   Subject: Looking for ASA Monte Carlo; 2000-2004 Body style
Looking for a body to use for an ASA build from the days of the AC Delco Challenge Series, when the cars were running the new (at that time) LS-1 Lingenfelter engines. ('99-2001 with M/Carlo, Thunderb ...
  Topic: What size braided line for oil line?
Red96

Replies: 5
Views: 5514

PostForum: Nascar Modeling Discussion   Posted: Wed Dec 30, 2020 7:06 pm   Subject: What size braided line for oil line?
Honestly, it would depend upon the function of the particular line, correct? I mean, a dry sump car I had used 4 different sized lines that carried oil.
AN-20; Oil pan to scavange pump
AN-12; Oil ...
 
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