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Joe Oteri
Joined: 28 Jan 2018 Posts: 141 Location: Boston
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Posted: Sun Jun 13, 2021 11:32 am Post subject: Days of Thunder set redo |
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So, this was nowhere on my 2021 modeling goal list. This all started from a hobby shop visit in New Jersey thanks to a work trip. The shop had a full rack of Spaz Stix R/C paints; The Fireball Orange was a perfect match to the HOK Honey Jay Savarese had just used on his 18 Hardee's build, so I figured it was a good time to redo all 5 I had built almost 11 years ago.
Out with the old...
In with the renew...
The black on the 51 cars is Tamiya TS14, the fluorescent green, yellow, pink, and fireball orange are all Spaz Stix straight from the can. Decals from Mike.
The grill on the Exxon car was sprayed gunmetal, and then I put individual .5mm silver decal stripes to replicate the look of the stock grille behind the screen.
As always, thanks for looking.
Joe _________________ Joe Oteri
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bigryan18
Joined: 29 Jan 2018 Posts: 191
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Posted: Sun Jun 13, 2021 1:53 pm Post subject: |
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Looks like winners to me...ππππ |
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18degrees
Joined: 01 Feb 2018 Posts: 1021 Location: metro STL area, ILLINois
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Posted: Sun Jun 13, 2021 2:57 pm Post subject: |
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Gonna add the #34 Goodyβs to the pack when itβs available? _________________ ON DECK/IN THE WORKS: too many started to list...
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Dennis O Board Moderator
Joined: 28 Jan 2018 Posts: 880 Location: Louisville, Ky.
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Posted: Sun Jun 13, 2021 3:09 pm Post subject: |
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Nice "do overs"!!! _________________ Dennis
Artificial Intelligence is no match for Natural Stupidity....... |
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Dan Belcher
Joined: 10 Feb 2020 Posts: 194
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Posted: Sun Jun 13, 2021 4:13 pm Post subject: |
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Those colors look spot on. Beautiful cars! |
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Pierre Rivard
Joined: 25 Feb 2021 Posts: 378 Location: Montreal, Canada
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Posted: Mon Jun 14, 2021 6:18 am Post subject: |
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Five cars with some of the best paint schemes perfectly rendered. Your work is impeccable as always.
These models look like full scale race cars. Most impressive! _________________ "When you arrive at a fork in the road, take it" - Yogi Berra |
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Henryjint
Joined: 28 Jan 2018 Posts: 1972 Location: NY State's Hudson Valley
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Posted: Mon Jun 14, 2021 7:53 am Post subject: |
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All outstanding finishes!!!!!!!!!!! _________________ Forum member since 10/25/2010 |
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MarkJ
Joined: 29 Jan 2018 Posts: 1304
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Posted: Mon Jun 14, 2021 8:00 am Post subject: |
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Wow, what a great accomplishment to get all those completely redone with fresh paint and decals. They all look superb. |
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ak-fan
Joined: 31 Jan 2018 Posts: 8
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Posted: Mon Jun 14, 2021 8:50 pm Post subject: Excellent Builds |
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The paintwork on all 5 cars is awesome. What really stands out (at least to me...) is the grille on the Exxon car...holy cow, I could not believe that you just masked and sprayed - it looks incredibly realistic. Great job!! |
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Racing1970
Joined: 24 May 2021 Posts: 13
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Posted: Tue Jun 15, 2021 2:57 pm Post subject: |
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These all look great - top notch finish across the board - really envious at your paint skills! |
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Joe Oteri
Joined: 28 Jan 2018 Posts: 141 Location: Boston
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Posted: Wed Jun 16, 2021 8:12 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks guys, I appreciate it!
No plans for the 34 car; I've never understood the cult-like love for that car. Plus, I don't want to look at another Lumina for a few years now.
Thanks again. _________________ Joe Oteri
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truedeadman
Joined: 28 Jan 2018 Posts: 54
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Posted: Sat Jun 19, 2021 11:59 am Post subject: |
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What was the hobby shop in NJ? |
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Joe Oteri
Joined: 28 Jan 2018 Posts: 141 Location: Boston
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lefty1820
Joined: 17 Sep 2019 Posts: 310
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Posted: Sat Jun 19, 2021 2:40 pm Post subject: Beautiful |
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Awesome builds!!
Beautiful!!
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Lionpride
Joined: 28 Jan 2018 Posts: 247
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Posted: Sat Jun 19, 2021 3:57 pm Post subject: |
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I remember as you built these one by one! These are beautiful. The correct shade of orange is tough and you got it spot on. |
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truedeadman
Joined: 28 Jan 2018 Posts: 54
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Posted: Sat Jun 19, 2021 4:02 pm Post subject: |
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thanks Joe |
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Lionpride
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Posted: Sat Aug 20, 2022 11:39 am Post subject: |
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Joe, did you have to clear over the Spaz Stix paint?
Thanks,
Don |
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Henryjint
Joined: 28 Jan 2018 Posts: 1972 Location: NY State's Hudson Valley
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Posted: Sat Aug 20, 2022 2:19 pm Post subject: |
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Hi Joe.
What is the name of the hobby shop you picked up the paint and location in NJ? _________________ Forum member since 10/25/2010 |
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bighoo
Joined: 01 Feb 2018 Posts: 224
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Posted: Sat Aug 20, 2022 10:53 pm Post subject: |
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They all look great Joe - stance on all are dead on. |
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Joe Oteri
Joined: 28 Jan 2018 Posts: 141 Location: Boston
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Posted: Mon Aug 22, 2022 7:16 pm Post subject: |
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Don, yes they needed clear. I forgot to mention this when I built them, but the Spax paints are enamel. After a couple bake cycles in the dehydrator, I waited a couple days to clear them just to make sure they were dry. When I cleared a couple test spoons it cracked since the base wasn't fully cured and I did the no-no of lacquer over enamel, so it takes some time but the results are good.
Henry, Shadow Hobbies in Woodland Park.
Thanks again guys! _________________ Joe Oteri
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jaws1972
Joined: 25 Feb 2022 Posts: 54
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Posted: Mon Aug 22, 2022 8:46 pm Post subject: |
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Beautiful blast from the past! |
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48RyMckCa48
Joined: 24 Feb 2021 Posts: 65
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Posted: Wed Oct 12, 2022 4:44 pm Post subject: Days of Thunder |
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Question on the front bumpers did you use the tall one or the short one?
thanks _________________ On the Bench: Marty Robbins Buick, 4 Saturday Night Stockers, #88 Crisco Car, AH-60L Dap Black Hawk Helicopter, Millennium Falcon. THATS ENOUGH!!!! |
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