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Topic: Austin Cindric's 2023 Discount Tire Mustang |
martinfan
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Thu Jun 15, 2023 7:34 pm Subject: Austin Cindric's 2023 Discount Tire Mustang |
Finished this one earlier in the year, just now finally decided to take the photos for posting, painted with Tamiya TS 26, the greenhouse was painted with Tamiya LP 1(Black) the rest of the black is d ... |
Topic: Joey's 2022 Championship Mustang |
martinfan
Replies: 4
Views: 2015
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Thu Jun 15, 2023 7:34 pm Subject: Joey's 2022 Championship Mustang |
Finished this one earlier in the year, just now finally decided to take the photos for posting its Joey's 2022 Championship Shell/Pennzoil Mustang, painted Pennzoil Yellow ( none pearl) from Scalefini ... |
Topic: Ryan Blaney 2023 Menards Mustang |
martinfan
Replies: 6
Views: 4017
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Thu Jun 15, 2023 7:32 pm Subject: Ryan Blaney 2023 Menards Mustang |
Finished this one earlier in the year, just now finally decided to take the photos for posting, Ryan Blaney's 2023 Menards, painted with chartreuse neon from HOK via Scalefinishes, clear with TS13 the ... |
Topic: Help on Hauler |
martinfan
Replies: 8
Views: 2694
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Mon Jun 12, 2023 2:08 am Subject: Help on Hauler |
The photo you posted is not the team race hauler, that is the souvenir hauler that is owned and operated by a 3rd party .
The 1998 hauler is probably going to very similar to the 1997 hauler which ... |
Topic: Salvino’s Next Gen Camaro building tips/upgrades? |
martinfan
Replies: 5
Views: 2938
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Fri May 26, 2023 7:25 pm Subject: Salvino’s Next Gen Camaro building tips/upgrades? |
Here are a lot reference photos Ive been collecting.
https://public.fotki.com/Jws926/nascar-nextgen-ref-pics/ |
Topic: Salvinos Mustang Snorkel |
martinfan
Replies: 4
Views: 2190
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Thu Apr 06, 2023 8:17 pm Subject: Salvinos Mustang Snorkel |
Couple of options if you havent already figured something out by now.
1. Do not use/remove the cross bar , part # E33, once the entire airbox/snorkel piece is in place you really can't see it.
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Topic: Next Gen Camaro question |
martinfan
Replies: 6
Views: 2444
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Thu Mar 09, 2023 7:22 pm Subject: Next Gen Camaro question |
Its camber , it supposed to be that way, I think it might be bit too much though, I adjusted it on the ones I built too. |
Topic: Salvino’s Toyota |
martinfan
Replies: 1
Views: 1475
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Wed Mar 01, 2023 3:54 pm Subject: Salvino’s Toyota |
From Salvino's, the Truex is going to be all decals
http://i.imgur.com/XX8MITj.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/7nU9Yfe.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/vbFIX1J.jpg |
Topic: Salvino Ford Kits |
martinfan
Replies: 16
Views: 5407
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Tue Feb 28, 2023 6:34 pm Subject: Salvino Ford Kits |
Glad to see they finally put a dash plate in the Ford kits. Got sick of making my own.
The dash is going to be in all the 2023 kits minus the Chase & Larson kits, so all makes will get it. |
Topic: Salvino's Pre-Order this weekend? |
martinfan
Replies: 7
Views: 3182
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Tue Feb 14, 2023 4:19 pm Subject: Salvino's Pre-Order this weekend? |
Mike’s has the Logano 2022 champ kits showing as in stock and shipping
Mine got shipped today |
Topic: 3 AMIGOS DECALS..NEW! “PARTS” DECALS! |
martinfan
Replies: 2
Views: 1623
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Tue Feb 14, 2023 4:18 pm Subject: 3 AMIGOS DECALS..NEW! “PARTS” DECALS! |
Awesome, nice to see some new "goodies" sheets if you will getting done. |
Topic: great news from Salvino's |
martinfan
Replies: 49
Views: 12546
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Tue Jan 31, 2023 9:24 pm Subject: great news from Salvino's |
Here's a better view of the camera locations. The front camera should be closer to the center (right side of windshield cutout when viewed from the front). Since the decals now have the cutout, we'r ... |
Topic: Yellow Freight Monte Carlo |
martinfan
Replies: 5
Views: 2654
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Wed Jan 25, 2023 10:54 pm Subject: Yellow Freight Monte Carlo |
Love the Yellow Freight schemes , nice! |
Topic: great news from Salvino's |
martinfan
Replies: 49
Views: 12546
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Wed Jan 18, 2023 2:12 pm Subject: great news from Salvino's |
The concerning thing is both listings on Salvino's says they are going to be limited to 1500 each.
That is concerning. I don't want to buy those decals till I have the kit in my hands. 1500 sounds ... |
Topic: great news from Salvino's |
martinfan
Replies: 49
Views: 12546
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Mon Jan 16, 2023 11:02 pm Subject: great news from Salvino's |
Hope power slide decals will be made for Blaney. Hopefully for his 2023 Daytona 500 winner.
There ya go
http://i.imgur.com/DR7KUcr.png |
Topic: great news from Salvino's |
martinfan
Replies: 49
Views: 12546
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Mon Jan 16, 2023 10:52 pm Subject: great news from Salvino's |
The concerning thing is both listings on Salvino's says they are going to be limited to 1500 each. |
Topic: New Salvino modified available on Mike’s |
martinfan
Replies: 40
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Thu Jan 05, 2023 3:26 pm Subject: New Salvino modified available on Mike’s |
FWIW, I just got a shipping notice for mine from Southern Motorsports Hobbies, I ordered it on the 30th of Dec, less than 24 hours, the listing was gone from the website.
I sent Ronnie an email ... |
Topic: New Salvino modified available on Mike’s |
martinfan
Replies: 40
Views: 10124
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Fri Dec 30, 2022 5:00 pm Subject: New Salvino modified available on Mike’s |
Southern Motorsports Hobbies has them
Thanks for the heads up, just ordered one.
There are what I understand, 3 more versions( drivers) coming, and from it sounds like, each run of the kit ... |
Topic: Salvino Fords and Toyotas Incoming |
martinfan
Replies: 26
Views: 10849
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Tue Nov 08, 2022 7:06 pm Subject: Salvino Fords and Toyotas Incoming |
I forgot...only haters offer constructive criticism, help, and ideas.
Are you on FB Joe? There is a group where you would fit in just perfectly..
Whats is the group ?
Nascar Modeling Ou ... |
Topic: Salvino Fords and Toyotas Incoming |
martinfan
Replies: 26
Views: 10849
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Sat Oct 22, 2022 4:05 pm Subject: Salvino Fords and Toyotas Incoming |
I forgot...only haters offer constructive criticism, help, and ideas.
Are you on FB Joe? There is a group where you would fit in just perfectly..
Whats is the group ? |
Topic: Salvino Fords and Toyotas Incoming |
martinfan
Replies: 26
Views: 10849
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Sat Oct 22, 2022 4:05 pm Subject: Salvino Fords and Toyotas Incoming |
JGR and Penske will be the teams. |
Topic: #24/48 Nextgen Camaro's |
martinfan
Replies: 4
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Sat Sep 24, 2022 5:15 pm Subject: #24/48 Nextgen Camaro's |
Not my best work here, the decals really just kicked my ass, more so on the #24, I had just had horrible luck. The windshield from the #24 kit did not get correctly formed , I didnt catch till after ... |
Topic: Next Gen Camaro Windows |
martinfan
Replies: 10
Views: 4811
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Sat Sep 24, 2022 5:06 pm Subject: Next Gen Camaro Windows |
Every NG kit that I've built have had zero issues with window fit and I apply decals once installed into body.
All the NG kits Ive built( 8 thus far) the side(b-pillar) windows need sanding to fit ... |
Topic: Salvino’s 2022 Next Gen driveshaft |
martinfan
Replies: 8
Views: 3612
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Sat Sep 24, 2022 5:03 pm Subject: Salvino’s 2022 Next Gen driveshaft |
Yep, its too short, I cut it in half and just attach it to the transaxle side |
Topic: Next Gen Camaro Windows |
martinfan
Replies: 10
Views: 4811
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Wed Sep 14, 2022 6:18 pm Subject: Next Gen Camaro Windows |
I've had some fit issues with the front window on a couple of Next Gen kits. It's like the window isn't curved correctly or it's warped and one of the corners sticks way up. Has anyone else dealt with ... |
Topic: 3 AMIGOS DECALS...NEW! #42 ALLEGIANT 2022 CAMARO |
martinfan
Replies: 2
Views: 2069
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Tue Aug 30, 2022 7:28 pm Subject: 3 AMIGOS DECALS...NEW! #42 ALLEGIANT 2022 CAMARO |
ooh I might have to get this one, for some reason I like the Allegiant Air schemes |
Topic: Monogram/Revell Pontiacs |
martinfan
Replies: 4
Views: 2967
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Sun Aug 14, 2022 4:06 pm Subject: Monogram/Revell Pontiacs |
For the kits, there is difference between the nose of the kits, they are not the same between 90's GP kit and the Profinish/ 2000's GP kit. And like Billy mentioned, the side quarter windows are als ... |
Topic: Contingency's |
martinfan
Replies: 8
Views: 3789
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Sun Aug 14, 2022 3:55 pm Subject: Contingency's |
It has to do with the charter system in NASCAR. When charters became a thing it changed the purse structure and payouts for finishes. The contingency package went away so they stopped running the stic ... |
Topic: NexGen Camaro Questions |
martinfan
Replies: 7
Views: 5090
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Thu Jun 23, 2022 7:26 pm Subject: NexGen Camaro Questions |
I used TS 93(Pure blue) for both the 5/9, and using it for the 5 was a mistake I feel, even over white primer its just a tad to dark. I think TS 44( Brilliant Blue) over grey primer will probably be ... |
Topic: NexGen Camaro Questions |
martinfan
Replies: 7
Views: 5090
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Thu Jun 23, 2022 12:59 am Subject: NexGen Camaro Questions |
I used TS 93(Pure blue) for both the 5/9, and using it for the 5 was a mistake I feel, even over white primer its just a tad to dark. I think TS 44( Brilliant Blue) over grey primer will probably be ... |
Topic: Chase's Napa Nextgen Camaro |
martinfan
Replies: 5
Views: 4080
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Wed Jun 15, 2022 7:31 pm Subject: Chase's Napa Nextgen Camaro |
Finally it got it finished, mostly happy with how it turned out, added the interior fuel lines, the camera pods on the front nose/tail panel, wedge bolts, and added the "dash panels". Pain ... |
Topic: Kyle Larson's Hendrickcars.com Nextgen Camaro |
martinfan
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Wed Jun 15, 2022 7:31 pm Subject: Kyle Larson's Hendrickcars.com Nextgen Camaro |
Completed, mostly happy with how it turned out, added the interior fuel lines, the camera pods on the front nose/tail panel, wedge bolts, and added the "dash panels" Paint is TS Pure Blue a ... |
Topic: 2018 #41 Kurt Busch Monster Energy Ford Fusion |
martinfan
Replies: 15
Views: 8473
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Fri May 13, 2022 2:35 pm Subject: 2018 #41 Kurt Busch Monster Energy Ford Fusion |
Awesome work Joe, i like that you made the nose a different shade, something I wanted to do on mine but didnt really know the best way to about it, how did you do it? |
Topic: New Nascar |
martinfan
Replies: 45
Views: 19729
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Fri May 13, 2022 2:13 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: 3 AMIGOS DECALS...COMING SOON! 2022 CAMARO DECALS. |
martinfan
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Sat Apr 30, 2022 9:30 pm Subject: 3 AMIGOS DECALS...COMING SOON! 2022 CAMARO DECALS. |
I can see myself getting the Tide sheet. |
Topic: New Nascar |
martinfan
Replies: 45
Views: 19729
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Wed Apr 27, 2022 10:40 pm Subject: New Nascar |
It sounds like the Mustangs will be coming at the end of the year. |
Topic: Next Gen Salvino’s questions |
martinfan
Replies: 3
Views: 3156
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Sun Apr 24, 2022 5:09 pm Subject: Next Gen Salvino’s questions |
I but this together in preparation for the new kit
https://public.fotki.com/Jws926/nascar-nextgen-ref-pics/ |
Topic: Salvino Gen 6 Hendricks Camaro Kit |
martinfan
Replies: 21
Views: 10778
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Sun Apr 24, 2022 5:07 pm Subject: Salvino Gen 6 Hendricks Camaro Kit |
The Roll out kit body is white, Chase is Blue, no one knows about the other HMS cars because they havent been released yet, but we can make an educated guess and say,
5 will be blue,
24 will be blac ... |
Topic: Allmendinger and LaJoie NextGen Camaro decals preview. |
martinfan
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Tue Apr 19, 2022 7:25 pm Subject: Allmendinger and LaJoie NextGen Camaro decals preview. |
Looks good, I might be down for the AJ sheet. |
Topic: Out of my comfort zone |
martinfan
Replies: 10
Views: 5768
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Thu Apr 07, 2022 9:07 pm Subject: Out of my comfort zone |
Thanks for the replies.
Were they using aluminum blocks in those cars?
The FR9 block is Graphite Iron casted
https://i.imgur.com/uGLIj7r.jpg |
Topic: Nextgen Test Shots Photos |
martinfan
Replies: 24
Views: 12883
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Sat Mar 19, 2022 3:37 pm Subject: Nextgen Test Shots Photos |
Can you guys elaborate on the "tight" ? you mean the fit of the parts are very tight and will need sanding to make them fit ?
Ive yet to build a Salvino's JR kit so I have no experience w ... |
Topic: Nextgen Test Shots Photos |
martinfan
Replies: 24
Views: 12883
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Sun Mar 13, 2022 5:53 pm Subject: Nextgen Test Shots Photos |
Can you guys elaborate on the "tight" ? you mean the fit of the parts are very tight and will need sanding to make them fit ?
Ive yet to build a Salvino's JR kit so I have no experience w ... |
Topic: Nextgen Test Shots Photos |
martinfan
Replies: 24
Views: 12883
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Mon Feb 07, 2022 5:55 pm Subject: Nextgen Test Shots Photos |
When will that be available????
The Roll Out scheme/livery kit should be available beginning of March, then the 4 HMS kits in April, Chase/Larson coming early April, Bowman/Bryon coming towards the ... |
Topic: Nextgen Test Shots Photos |
martinfan
Replies: 24
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Sun Feb 06, 2022 3:34 pm Subject: Nextgen Test Shots Photos |
From Luka Cee's YT , Jim did a podcast with him and brought the test shots, these are screen grabs from the video.
https://i.imgur.com/gmwV3Lu.png
https://i.imgur.com/OyOzEDv.png
https://i.imgur ... |
Topic: First Look At The Nexgen Kit |
martinfan
Replies: 19
Views: 11758
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Wed Jan 12, 2022 2:46 pm Subject: First Look At The Nexgen Kit |
Jim from Salvino's posted a reply to the announcement video I did on my Youtube channel, and in his reply he said the following.
We are stepping up our instructions to Tamiya level
2 of the p ... |
Topic: First Look At The Nexgen Kit |
martinfan
Replies: 19
Views: 11758
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Wed Jan 12, 2022 2:43 pm Subject: First Look At The Nexgen Kit |
Yes, but can they do a Toyota? Or is Toyota blocking it for some crazy reason?
They hope to have the contracts do the Fords and Toyota's later this year. |
Topic: First Look At The Nexgen Kit |
martinfan
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Wed Jan 12, 2022 2:42 pm Subject: First Look At The Nexgen Kit |
The above image is a render.
You will NOT be overloaded with Next Gen cars as KOTM. There is talk you will have choices. (to be clarified ASAP)
Yeah Pat, after I posted this I started looking it ... |
Topic: Question about a vendor |
martinfan
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Mon Jan 10, 2022 3:41 pm Subject: Question about a vendor |
Ive bought a few kits from Star Models, each time was flawless. |
Topic: First Look At The Nexgen Kit |
martinfan
Replies: 19
Views: 11758
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Mon Jan 10, 2022 3:20 pm Subject: First Look At The Nexgen Kit |
Look at the new Nextgen kit, up for pre order now.( It might be a 3D render)
https://i.imgur.com/pBarha2.png
https://salvinosjrmodels.com/store/r-hmc2022abp-hendrick-motorsports-2022-chevrolet ... |
Topic: Revell question |
martinfan
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Views: 2811
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Wed Nov 17, 2021 5:34 pm Subject: Revell question |
Everything goes thru Germany now, the Revell US office is not set up to handle parts issues.
This is the link for service .
https://www.revell-service.de/en/ |
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