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Topic: A & M Taurus |
Tom Birky
Replies: 26
Views: 3598
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Sun Dec 10, 2023 2:19 pm Subject: A & M Taurus |
I looked at one at a model car swap meet a couple of years ago. Body missing but everything else was there on parts trees. It was nice, but without the body I passed on it. Dave, those are the same pa ... |
Topic: cutting the kit plastic glass??? |
Tom Birky
Replies: 7
Views: 1726
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Tue Oct 10, 2023 10:35 pm Subject: cutting the kit plastic glass??? |
I use a razor saw for clear parts.
Tom |
Topic: MPC nascar dodge daytona |
Tom Birky
Replies: 7
Views: 1860
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Tue Oct 03, 2023 6:55 am Subject: MPC nascar dodge daytona |
There were 2 versions of the Issac Charger. The one you describe, then another version with the door scallops. That version, also molded in red, had the door vent windows removed, a neat taillight fil ... |
Topic: Looking for JNJ 86 Buick resin conversion |
Tom Birky
Replies: 1
Views: 866
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Forum: The Trading Post Posted: Mon Jun 12, 2023 9:41 pm Subject: Looking for JNJ 86 Buick resin conversion |
Pm me if you have one you'd be willing to part with.
Thank you.
Tom |
Topic: Mpc pepsi laguna >>>SOLD<<< |
Tom Birky
Replies: 2
Views: 1234
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Forum: The Trading Post Posted: Tue May 02, 2023 3:14 pm Subject: Mpc pepsi laguna >>>SOLD<<< |
>>>SOLD<<< Includes resin quarter window fins. Open,sealed inside. Thx!
https://i.ibb.co/kxLWdkp/20230429-212606.jpg |
Topic: Donnie Allison Digard Chevy 1974 |
Tom Birky
Replies: 17
Views: 6353
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Thu Mar 30, 2023 1:25 pm Subject: Donnie Allison Digard Chevy 1974 |
Looks good ARCA Guy! I like it!
Tom |
Topic: Coke machine paint question |
Tom Birky
Replies: 6
Views: 3152
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Forum: Grayside Racers Corner 1973 - 1989 Posted: Wed Mar 01, 2023 3:48 am Subject: Coke machine paint question |
So to be clear, after red, you mask then shoot white primer, then gold, then clear? No clear on the red? I assume you're airbrushing clear to get a good color separation.
Tom |
Topic: Coke machine paint question |
Tom Birky
Replies: 6
Views: 3152
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Forum: Grayside Racers Corner 1973 - 1989 Posted: Tue Feb 28, 2023 9:32 pm Subject: Coke machine paint question |
That's the info I needed guys. Thanks Spooker and BW! I have some builds over 30 years old and they still look great with no clear coat. Also appreciate the paint numbers.
BW, my mom's side of the ... |
Topic: Coke machine paint question |
Tom Birky
Replies: 6
Views: 3152
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Forum: Grayside Racers Corner 1973 - 1989 Posted: Tue Feb 28, 2023 2:40 pm Subject: Coke machine paint question |
For those of you that have built a Coke car, red first, then gold?, or other way around? Any close match in Tamiya or should I just order from Scale finishes?
Thx! Tom |
Topic: Good Ol' Fashioned "Pay it Forward " |
Tom Birky
Replies: 10
Views: 3168
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Forum: The Trading Post Posted: Thu Feb 02, 2023 4:43 pm Subject: Dodge charger taken on PIF. |
Charger claimed. Thx! |
Topic: Good Ol' Fashioned "Pay it Forward " |
Tom Birky
Replies: 10
Views: 3168
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Forum: The Trading Post Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2023 7:27 pm Subject: Pay it Foward 69 Charger |
Pick one from the list and its on the way. Then list your pay it forward.
Revell 69 Charger R/T. |
Topic: Good Ol' Fashioned "Pay it Forward " |
Tom Birky
Replies: 10
Views: 3168
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Forum: The Trading Post Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2023 8:11 am Subject: Good Ol' Fashioned "Pay it Forward " |
I'd like that one Mel.
Tom |
Topic: great news from Salvino's |
Tom Birky
Replies: 49
Views: 12444
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Sun Jan 22, 2023 11:30 pm Subject: great news from Salvino's |
Interesting stuff guys. Dave, did the Hudson and Chrysler kits sell in decent volumes?
Tom |
Topic: Bobby Allison Coke Machine question. |
Tom Birky
Replies: 2
Views: 1419
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Forum: Reference Photo's - Paint and Color Matching Posted: Wed Dec 21, 2022 4:59 am Subject: Bobby Allison Coke Machine question. |
Ah ha! Well I was 12 and at the time I thought It was just about the coolest model he ever built! That makes sense. Thanks Dave@
Tom |
Topic: Bobby Allison Coke Machine question. |
Tom Birky
Replies: 2
Views: 1419
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Forum: Reference Photo's - Paint and Color Matching Posted: Tue Dec 20, 2022 8:59 pm Subject: Bobby Allison Coke Machine question. |
My brother had the Coke Monte Carlo when it first came out. Seems to me like the numbers had a little bit of orange instead of Coke red. Most of the pictures of that car look orange-ish to me as well. ... |
Topic: Kits for sale |
Tom Birky
Replies: 6
Views: 3056
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Forum: The Trading Post Posted: Wed Nov 30, 2022 10:11 pm Subject: Pms sent |
Pm's sent to all messages. All kits sale pending except Superbird. Thanks! Tom |
Topic: Kits for sale |
Tom Birky
Replies: 6
Views: 3056
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Forum: The Trading Post Posted: Wed Nov 30, 2022 2:24 pm Subject: Kits for sale |
https://i.ibb.co/svcRn9p/20221130-065622.jpgHardees LeMans sealed. $20.
Superflo ASA Camaro. Open. Complete except missing decals. SOLD
Hurtubise Chevelle. Open, complete. Includes kit decals plus ... |
Topic: DE Sr & Sports Image history......... |
Tom Birky
Replies: 4
Views: 2365
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Forum: The Social Hall Posted: Tue Oct 11, 2022 8:16 pm Subject: Hank Jones |
Hank Jones |
Topic: Kits for sale>>>>>>>all sold |
Tom Birky
Replies: 7
Views: 3147
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Forum: The Trading Post Posted: Sun Aug 28, 2022 11:13 am Subject: Kits for sale>>>>>>>all sold |
Not Pat, but prices are US dollars.
Tom |
Topic: Kits for sale>>>>>>>all sold |
Tom Birky
Replies: 7
Views: 3147
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Forum: The Trading Post Posted: Thu Aug 25, 2022 3:58 pm Subject: Kits for sale>>>>>>>all sold |
MPC Hurtubise. $65. >>>>SOLD<<<<Complete, unbuilt. Most parts still on trees. Kit decals plus 2 sets of aftermarket decals.
MPC Yarborough. $65. >>>>SOLD<<&l ... |
Topic: Braided plumbing lines |
Tom Birky
Replies: 2
Views: 2512
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Forum: Nascar Tips and Tricks Posted: Wed Jul 27, 2022 2:30 pm Subject: Simulated braid |
I've tried, and like you, not much success. I use a simple chrome looking elastic braid from a craft store. Drill a hole, glue it in. I use thread like fishing line for smaller hoses and paint it with ... |
Topic: ISO AMT Goodwrench truck decals |
Tom Birky
Replies: 1
Views: 1506
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Forum: The Trading Post Posted: Mon Jun 27, 2022 9:14 pm Subject: ISO AMT Goodwrench truck decals |
Anyone have a set of AMT Goodwrench truck decals they'll never use?
Purchase or trade.
Thx! Tom |
Topic: K&K Charger question. |
Tom Birky
Replies: 6
Views: 5742
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Forum: Darkside Racers Corner 1948 - 1972 Posted: Mon Feb 07, 2022 7:24 pm Subject: K&K Charger question. |
Good info and pic. Thank you very much for taking time to dig that up! I built the MPC kit when I was a kid and recently came across another one. Looking for pics all I could find was the white wing ... |
Topic: K&K Charger question. |
Tom Birky
Replies: 6
Views: 5742
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Forum: Darkside Racers Corner 1948 - 1972 Posted: Thu Feb 03, 2022 8:47 pm Subject: K&K Charger question. |
Did Bobby Isaac ever race the #71 Daytona Charger with the red wing as pictured on the MPC box, instead of a white one?
Thx. Tom |
Topic: Sealed models for sale |
Tom Birky
Replies: 0
Views: 1873
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Forum: The Trading Post Posted: Sun Jan 30, 2022 11:22 pm Subject: Sealed models for sale |
https://i.ibb.co/S7Kyfx1/20220131-063338.jpg
$10-$50 kits all factory sealed. Buyer pays shipping, will combine for multiples. Will consider reasonable offers.
59 Impala $30>>>>SOLD&l ... |
Topic: Johan Superbird >>>>SOLD<<<< |
Tom Birky
Replies: 2
Views: 2338
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Forum: The Trading Post Posted: Tue Jan 18, 2022 4:31 pm Subject: Sold |
Sold |
Topic: Johan Superbird >>>>SOLD<<<< |
Tom Birky
Replies: 2
Views: 2338
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Forum: The Trading Post Posted: Tue Jan 18, 2022 12:38 pm Subject: Johan Superbird >>>>SOLD<<<< |
Johan Superbird missing some parts. Most of the racing parts are missing, racing tires and wheels, roll cage, seat, air cleaner, gas tank cover. No decals. Otherwise unbuilt. Nice clean white styrene. ... |
Topic: Contingency sticker ID Help... |
Tom Birky
Replies: 7
Views: 5402
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Wed Dec 22, 2021 4:28 pm Subject: Contingency sticker ID Help... |
The bottom one is Longacre Racing Products.
Tom |
Topic: Ramo Stott Passes |
Tom Birky
Replies: 3
Views: 4156
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Forum: The Social Hall Posted: Fri Aug 20, 2021 4:56 pm Subject: Ramo Stott Passes |
Thats too bad. An Iowa legend and all around nice guy!
https://i.ibb.co/Krch78Y/92462017-3305143616182361-8867208944666279936-n.jpg
Tom |
Topic: Heartland Model Car Nationals Kansas City Pics |
Tom Birky
Replies: 2
Views: 4160
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Forum: Contests and Challenges Posted: Tue Jun 15, 2021 8:11 am Subject: Thank you |
Thanks for posting the pics. I was there and had a great time! Many cool models.
Tb |
Topic: nascar kits for sale-sale ended 7-21 |
Tom Birky
Replies: 7
Views: 6980
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Forum: The Trading Post Posted: Sat May 29, 2021 7:25 pm Subject: Pm sent |
Pm sent on Malibu.
Thx tom |
Topic: NASCAR Kits and Decals For Sale |
Tom Birky
Replies: 13
Views: 9207
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Forum: The Trading Post Posted: Tue May 04, 2021 2:57 pm Subject: Pm sent |
Pm sent on Miller decal. |
Topic: Simple Flatnose Monte upgrade |
Tom Birky
Replies: 0
Views: 3529
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Forum: Nascar Tips and Tricks Posted: Mon Apr 26, 2021 8:49 pm Subject: Simple Flatnose Monte upgrade |
I had a spare set of headlight bezels from the Grandprix that came in the 2+2 kit. They're almost a drop in for the flatnose Monte Carlo. Takes some very patient drilling, sanding and filing, but I th ... |
Topic: Any guess on the color of this old Charger? |
Tom Birky
Replies: 6
Views: 6133
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Forum: Road Racers, Drag Racers, Open Wheels, Modifieds, Late Models, ect Posted: Sat Apr 17, 2021 12:14 pm Subject: Yellow |
https://i.ibb.co/yFywsKy/d2d11e234a44cda00cf2c8d5de9e346d.jpg
https://i.ibb.co/jTnMLtB/93426697-10216688027174231-3749755437252083712-n.jpg
Similar to Ed Sangers yellow Chevys. Contrast it with t ... |
Topic: Junior Johnson 73 Monte Carlo |
Tom Birky
Replies: 6
Views: 8015
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Forum: The Fab Shop Posted: Fri Apr 16, 2021 10:44 pm Subject: Junior Johnson 73 Monte Carlo |
Not sure what his plan is for the front . The 73 and 74 are nearly identical as near as I can tell.
Tb |
Topic: Junior Johnson 73 Monte Carlo |
Tom Birky
Replies: 6
Views: 8015
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Forum: The Fab Shop Posted: Fri Apr 16, 2021 3:58 pm Subject: Junior Johnson 73 Monte Carlo |
Thought I'd share a couple of pics of Junior Johnsons 73 Carling Monte Carlo being built by my brother. Salvino kit on Monogram chassis with trunk and bumper mods to back date it. Spoiler fron Buick R ... |
Topic: Junior Johnson Mystery Motor Impala |
Tom Birky
Replies: 35
Views: 20302
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Wed Apr 14, 2021 6:33 pm Subject: Junior Johnson Mystery Motor Impala |
Wow! Well done Pierre. Just the right amount of detail. Great job!
Tom |
Topic: New Charger |
Tom Birky
Replies: 101
Views: 65370
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Mon Apr 12, 2021 8:26 pm Subject: New Charger |
Wouldn't the old MPC bodies been made using a large scale wood model and a pantograph? The old AMT and MPC stuff still holds their own as far as the bodies go. |
Topic: Salvinos vs Salvinogram Cale Yarborough Monte Carlos |
Tom Birky
Replies: 15
Views: 10920
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Thu Mar 04, 2021 8:54 pm Subject: Salvinos vs Salvinogram Cale Yarborough Monte Carlos |
Those are both really well done, but I'm really partial to the Monogram chassis. I keep looking at your work and am amazed that they're brush painted!
Tom |
Topic: Bumpers and decals |
Tom Birky
Replies: 6
Views: 5934
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Thu Feb 25, 2021 4:10 pm Subject: Bumpers and decals |
I may have a spare resin front bumper that Adam Wayne did if you're interested I'll check tonite.
http://randyayersmodeling.com/modelingforum/viewtopic.php?t=1287&highlight=
Link to my 442 ... |
Topic: Found: looking for Revell 77 Monte snap kit. Tgank you |
Tom Birky
Replies: 6
Views: 5890
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Forum: The Trading Post Posted: Mon Feb 22, 2021 2:02 pm Subject: Found: looking for Revell 77 Monte snap kit. Tgank you |
Bump |
Topic: Need help with upper rear portion of Salvino 79 Monte Carlo. |
Tom Birky
Replies: 2
Views: 3098
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Sun Feb 21, 2021 9:24 pm Subject: Need help with upper rear portion of Salvino 79 Monte Carlo. |
Yes I had that problem. I built mine over a year ago so I'm a little fuzzy on the detail, but I remember working on the very corners by the top of the trunklid with a small file and notching it out a ... |
Topic: Found: looking for Revell 77 Monte snap kit. Tgank you |
Tom Birky
Replies: 6
Views: 5890
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Forum: The Trading Post Posted: Mon Feb 15, 2021 9:45 pm Subject: Found: looking for Revell 77 Monte snap kit. Tgank you |
Thx Spooker! |
Topic: Found: looking for Revell 77 Monte snap kit. Tgank you |
Tom Birky
Replies: 6
Views: 5890
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Forum: The Trading Post Posted: Mon Feb 15, 2021 5:02 pm Subject: Found: looking for Revell 77 Monte snap kit. Tgank you |
Found one. Looking for a reasonably priced Revell 77 Monte Carlo. Possible trades, have a few nascar, hot rods and Chevys.
Thx! Tom |
Topic: 1961 World 600 Winner David Pearson Pontiac |
Tom Birky
Replies: 9
Views: 8255
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Sun Feb 07, 2021 9:13 pm Subject: 1961 World 600 Winner David Pearson Pontiac |
Wow! Nicely done. Very clean work and a little extra detail to boot.
Tb |
Topic: Hood needed |
Tom Birky
Replies: 3
Views: 4117
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Forum: The Trading Post Posted: Fri Feb 05, 2021 2:24 pm Subject: Pm sent |
Pm sent |
Topic: Hood needed |
Tom Birky
Replies: 3
Views: 4117
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Forum: The Trading Post Posted: Thu Feb 04, 2021 11:56 am Subject: Hood needed |
I think i have a resin one if that would help.
Tom |
Topic: 57 Chevy #44 Black Widow |
Tom Birky
Replies: 6
Views: 6226
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Wed Feb 03, 2021 12:42 pm Subject: 57 Chevy #44 Black Widow |
Nicely done! I really need to build one.
Tom |
Topic: Help identifying sponsor decal |
Tom Birky
Replies: 2
Views: 3485
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Sat Jan 30, 2021 8:59 pm Subject: Help identifying sponsor decal |
Good point Brandon, I hadnt considered that, but I think I can see some separation. The rectangle is actually Winston as the track was a nascar sanctioned Winston weekly series back then.
Thanks! I' ... |
Topic: Help identifying sponsor decal |
Tom Birky
Replies: 2
Views: 3485
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Sat Jan 30, 2021 2:14 pm Subject: Help identifying sponsor decal |
https://i.ibb.co/Jj1Kc1r/Hickey.jpg
Can anyone identify the red,white and blue decal on the door of this old modified? Sorry, only pic I have of this car. 80s vintage.
Thank you! Tom |
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