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Topic: An announcement. |
AdamtheWayne
Replies: 45
Views: 36007
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Forum: The Social Hall Posted: Thu Jan 28, 2021 9:46 pm Subject: An announcement. |
We just finished up here at the house. Cats are fed for another couple days. I tried to copy and print some of the comments in hopes that reading them will help. I'm just not that smart. I will pass a ... |
Topic: An announcement. |
AdamtheWayne
Replies: 45
Views: 36007
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Forum: The Social Hall Posted: Thu Jan 28, 2021 12:42 pm Subject: An announcement. |
I am glad Adam was still signed in.
I am his brother in law and here to update you on Adam. Monitoring his messages for him i saw that a few private messages had piled up. It is not my place to ge ... |
Topic: An announcement. |
AdamtheWayne
Replies: 45
Views: 36007
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Forum: The Social Hall Posted: Wed Nov 25, 2020 2:02 pm Subject: An announcement. |
Wayne's workbench is officially closed.
I now have an answer for why I've been feeling so poorly of late. I have just been diagnosed with colon cancer. I am essentially alone in the world. Mother's ... |
Topic: Kits with a 318/360? |
AdamtheWayne
Replies: 11
Views: 11819
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Forum: Street and Muscle Cars Posted: Thu Nov 19, 2020 1:33 pm Subject: Kits with a 318/360? |
I have found the Duster and I'm very happy with the engine. Thank you all for the help. |
Topic: Kits with a 318/360? |
AdamtheWayne
Replies: 11
Views: 11819
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Forum: Street and Muscle Cars Posted: Wed Nov 18, 2020 7:02 pm Subject: Kits with a 318/360? |
The AMT 71 Duster has an excellent Mopar small block. Externally, the 318, 340, and 360 are all about the same as far as dimensions go. For a Police package, use the stock 4 barrel carb (original carb ... |
Topic: Kits with a 318/360? |
AdamtheWayne
Replies: 11
Views: 11819
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Forum: Street and Muscle Cars Posted: Tue Nov 17, 2020 8:52 pm Subject: Kits with a 318/360? |
I always use the coupon and thank you for the tips. Pretty sure I have the Duster here somewhere too.
This... pandemic (!!)along with feebay, have all but ruined me. I'm losing $ every day so I'm ... |
Topic: Kits with a 318/360? |
AdamtheWayne
Replies: 11
Views: 11819
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Forum: Street and Muscle Cars Posted: Tue Nov 17, 2020 2:57 pm Subject: Kits with a 318/360? |
Gerald sugested the Revell Dart and I have one... somewhere. |
Topic: Kits with a 318/360? |
AdamtheWayne
Replies: 11
Views: 11819
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Forum: Street and Muscle Cars Posted: Tue Nov 17, 2020 11:53 am Subject: Kits with a 318/360? |
318, 340 and 360 LA are all small block. 383 and up are the big blocks. Really what I need is a small block MOPAR.
What about the block out of the PL Petty Charger kit?NO! Just... NO! |
Topic: Kits with a 318/360? |
AdamtheWayne
Replies: 11
Views: 11819
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Forum: Street and Muscle Cars Posted: Tue Nov 17, 2020 11:12 am Subject: Kits with a 318/360? |
318, 340 and 360 LA are all small block. 383 and up are the big blocks. Really what I need is a small block MOPAR. |
Topic: Kits with a 318/360? |
AdamtheWayne
Replies: 11
Views: 11819
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Forum: Street and Muscle Cars Posted: Mon Nov 16, 2020 10:27 pm Subject: Kits with a 318/360? |
Maybe youse guys can help me out here. I have a Dodge Little Red Express to build for someone. Instructions (and just about ALL history of the vehicle) says it has a 360 Police engine.
The engine in ... |
Topic: Model kits at Ollies |
AdamtheWayne
Replies: 5
Views: 6320
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Forum: The Social Hall Posted: Thu Nov 05, 2020 6:11 pm Subject: Model kits at Ollies |
If anyone sees the '55 Cameo step side, grab me one? I missed out here and I've always wanted to do Philo Beddoe's truck.
https://i.postimg.cc/X7xkRtHb/71-RShw-Msy5-L-AC-SL1367.jpg |
Topic: Adam the Wayne |
AdamtheWayne
Replies: 6
Views: 7014
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Mon Nov 02, 2020 11:44 am Subject: Adam the Wayne |
Thank you all for your concern. I am okay... sort of. Hope to be back at the bench soon. |
Topic: Petty vs. Allison UBER RARE slot set |
AdamtheWayne
Replies: 10
Views: 9024
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Forum: The Trading Post Posted: Thu Oct 22, 2020 11:52 am Subject: Petty vs. Allison UBER RARE slot set |
Not yet. I have left ebay behind due to their totalitarian practices. I still have it and it's currently listed on Bonanza. |
Topic: A little grooming help? |
AdamtheWayne
Replies: 6
Views: 7187
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Forum: The Social Hall Posted: Mon Oct 19, 2020 3:15 pm Subject: A little grooming help? |
Hadn't considered putting it in my nose. I can grab those hairs no problem. |
Topic: A little grooming help? |
AdamtheWayne
Replies: 6
Views: 7187
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Forum: The Social Hall Posted: Mon Oct 19, 2020 10:35 am Subject: A little grooming help? |
Well, I just picked up a little doodad from wally world. Made by Wahl I think. And works quite well. Thank you for the help guys, don't know why I couldn't think of this myself. Must be getting old. : ... |
Topic: A little grooming help? |
AdamtheWayne
Replies: 6
Views: 7187
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Forum: The Social Hall Posted: Sun Oct 18, 2020 8:50 pm Subject: A little grooming help? |
I know this is an oddball topic but, as I sit here fretting, I realize I really don't have any male friends to turn to except my buddy Mongo and as his name might suggest... grooming is not his thing. ... |
Topic: #88 1969 B. Baker Dodge Daytona test car |
AdamtheWayne
Replies: 31
Views: 28184
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Forum: Darkside Racers Corner 1948 - 1972 Posted: Sun Oct 18, 2020 8:34 pm Subject: #88 1969 B. Baker Dodge Daytona test car |
I don't know about grabber but, Basin street has been revived in recent years on the Jeep Chief, called of all things, Chief Blue. |
Topic: 91 Elliott IROC Daytona |
AdamtheWayne
Replies: 10
Views: 9623
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Sun Oct 18, 2020 8:04 pm Subject: 91 Elliott IROC Daytona |
If I knew how to type it, You'd get the long, slow whistle! What a beautiful build! |
Topic: Lost password |
AdamtheWayne
Replies: 3
Views: 5046
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Forum: The Social Hall Posted: Sun Oct 18, 2020 5:29 pm Subject: Lost password |
I use microsoft edge and never save passwords on my computer. Hence my problem. |
Topic: Lost password |
AdamtheWayne
Replies: 3
Views: 5046
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Forum: The Social Hall Posted: Sun Oct 18, 2020 5:23 pm Subject: Lost password |
Help! Yahoo is going down the tubes as far as I'm concerned. I need to change my e-mail here and to do so I need to figure out my password here. Can a mod help me out? Send me a note? |
Topic: #88 1969 B. Baker Dodge Daytona test car |
AdamtheWayne
Replies: 31
Views: 28184
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Forum: Darkside Racers Corner 1948 - 1972 Posted: Sun Oct 18, 2020 4:27 pm Subject: #88 1969 B. Baker Dodge Daytona test car |
1972, but Corporate blue began in '70 I believe. |
Topic: Another Chevelle |
AdamtheWayne
Replies: 5
Views: 6745
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Forum: Road Racers, Drag Racers, Open Wheels, Modifieds, Late Models, ect Posted: Sun Oct 18, 2020 1:51 pm Subject: Another Chevelle |
That's really cool!! |
Topic: Wayne's workbench Resin Replacements order form/info |
AdamtheWayne
Replies: 28
Views: 21455
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Forum: The Trading Post Posted: Sun Oct 18, 2020 12:25 pm Subject: Wayne's workbench Resin Replacements order form/info |
New revised 2+2 nose and rear bumper.
I've lengthened the rear bumper to fit and be the proper size. I've also returned the nose to a more proper, detailed piece. (Prototype shown) You will need to ... |
Topic: #88 1969 B. Baker Dodge Daytona test car |
AdamtheWayne
Replies: 31
Views: 28184
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Forum: Darkside Racers Corner 1948 - 1972 Posted: Sun Oct 18, 2020 9:44 am Subject: #88 1969 B. Baker Dodge Daytona test car |
I'd like proof of the "Petty" blue. I don't believe for a second that they shared that color with another team for whatever reason, especially since it was such a closely guarded secret for ... |
Topic: More Than One Way to Skin a Cat... |
AdamtheWayne
Replies: 33
Views: 27778
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Forum: The Fab Shop Posted: Wed Oct 14, 2020 12:41 pm Subject: More Than One Way to Skin a Cat... |
Bill, would the interior be closest to the Torino? If so which year? Or would I wind up fabbing a whole interior? |
Topic: More Than One Way to Skin a Cat... |
AdamtheWayne
Replies: 33
Views: 27778
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Forum: The Fab Shop Posted: Tue Oct 13, 2020 11:06 am Subject: More Than One Way to Skin a Cat... |
Oh, don't you try and make me look like a thinker! I may be two steps ahead but, I'm also a step and a half to the side! |
Topic: More Than One Way to Skin a Cat... |
AdamtheWayne
Replies: 33
Views: 27778
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Forum: The Fab Shop Posted: Tue Oct 13, 2020 10:57 am Subject: More Than One Way to Skin a Cat... |
Yeaaaaahhhh... still a work in progress bro. I like to have more than necessary on the plastic front. Makes it much easier to work it down without using putty and such
I've got the passenger sid ... |
Topic: Kevin Harvick Decals 2019 and 2020 |
AdamtheWayne
Replies: 12
Views: 11135
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Sun Oct 11, 2020 9:08 pm Subject: Kevin Harvick Decals 2019 and 2020 |
I tried looking but there are no photos of product and I've never bought from him. How are his decals? |
Topic: Kevin Harvick Decals 2019 and 2020 |
AdamtheWayne
Replies: 12
Views: 11135
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Sun Oct 11, 2020 9:00 pm Subject: Kevin Harvick Decals 2019 and 2020 |
Kind of waiting myself. I didn't care for him after a few of his earlier interviews but much like Darell, he's kinda grown on me. Maybe Mike's will be up to something as you say, if he wins the champi ... |
Topic: Kevin Harvick Decals 2019 and 2020 |
AdamtheWayne
Replies: 12
Views: 11135
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Sun Oct 11, 2020 8:14 pm Subject: Kevin Harvick Decals 2019 and 2020 |
It does seem conspicuous by omission doesn't it? |
Topic: More Than One Way to Skin a Cat... |
AdamtheWayne
Replies: 33
Views: 27778
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Forum: The Fab Shop Posted: Sat Oct 10, 2020 7:16 pm Subject: More Than One Way to Skin a Cat... |
Good idea with the strips, easier than trying to shape the hold side panel at once.
Sounds like you used something like this:
https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1811/0745/products/5132_bagged.JP ... |
Topic: More Than One Way to Skin a Cat... |
AdamtheWayne
Replies: 33
Views: 27778
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Forum: The Fab Shop Posted: Sat Oct 10, 2020 7:09 pm Subject: More Than One Way to Skin a Cat... |
Yeah, there's a couple other things wrong with that hood as well, I'll address all of it.
Here's the last I can do on this side for now. As soon as I get the passenger side done I can tear into the ... |
Topic: More Than One Way to Skin a Cat... |
AdamtheWayne
Replies: 33
Views: 27778
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Forum: The Fab Shop Posted: Sat Oct 10, 2020 4:03 pm Subject: More Than One Way to Skin a Cat... |
Phase one, done. Phase two, rocker panels.
https://i.postimg.cc/2yF0bVy7/IMG-9982.jpghttps://i.postimg.cc/nhL3rVJq/IMG-9984.jpg |
Topic: More Than One Way to Skin a Cat... |
AdamtheWayne
Replies: 33
Views: 27778
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Forum: The Fab Shop Posted: Sat Oct 10, 2020 3:37 pm Subject: More Than One Way to Skin a Cat... |
https://i.postimg.cc/0jw1S2vW/IMG-9980.jpg |
Topic: More Than One Way to Skin a Cat... |
AdamtheWayne
Replies: 33
Views: 27778
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Forum: The Fab Shop Posted: Sat Oct 10, 2020 1:48 pm Subject: More Than One Way to Skin a Cat... |
Very nice Dave!
I'm not going to do this for every panel but, here's a sneak peek at the new skill I just learned! On your mark, get set... skin that cat!
https://i.postimg.cc/yNSkJJsS/IMG-9971. ... |
Topic: More Than One Way to Skin a Cat... |
AdamtheWayne
Replies: 33
Views: 27778
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Forum: The Fab Shop Posted: Sat Oct 10, 2020 11:29 am Subject: More Than One Way to Skin a Cat... |
Thank you Firefly. Any issues with the Revell roof in specific?
Here's my next step. Referring back to the title, now comes the skinning... but in reverse!
https://i.postimg.cc/0Nt1Cq7s/IMG-9968 ... |
Topic: More Than One Way to Skin a Cat... |
AdamtheWayne
Replies: 33
Views: 27778
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Forum: The Fab Shop Posted: Fri Oct 09, 2020 1:12 pm Subject: More Than One Way to Skin a Cat... |
Can we get some thoughts on the '75 Revell Torino? |
Topic: More Than One Way to Skin a Cat... |
AdamtheWayne
Replies: 33
Views: 27778
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Forum: The Fab Shop Posted: Fri Oct 09, 2020 11:56 am Subject: More Than One Way to Skin a Cat... |
I like to have more surface than I need when I know I'm going to do some heavy sanding. Oddly enough, although I could have used the .030 sheet to go all the way up, the square rod actually sands down ... |
Topic: More Than One Way to Skin a Cat... |
AdamtheWayne
Replies: 33
Views: 27778
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Forum: The Fab Shop Posted: Fri Oct 09, 2020 10:11 am Subject: More Than One Way to Skin a Cat... |
You mean this crease?
https://i.postimg.cc/x1VptZqc/IMG-9967.jpghttps://i.postimg.cc/yNVQzSmK/IMG-9968.jpghttps://i.postimg.cc/3xjS6ZD9/IMG-9966.jpg
I used H.O. scale 4x4 (about 1.25mm square) t ... |
Topic: More Than One Way to Skin a Cat... |
AdamtheWayne
Replies: 33
Views: 27778
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Forum: The Fab Shop Posted: Thu Oct 08, 2020 1:25 pm Subject: More Than One Way to Skin a Cat... |
Lil bit of work done. I started shaving down he sides last night. I got rid of the lower body crease and leveled it, raising it to it's proper position on the Montego. Then sanded off the scallop, rai ... |
Topic: More Than One Way to Skin a Cat... |
AdamtheWayne
Replies: 33
Views: 27778
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Forum: The Fab Shop Posted: Wed Oct 07, 2020 9:52 pm Subject: More Than One Way to Skin a Cat... |
It's just that I saw him on the masked singer last week and when he pulled off his mask first thing I thought was "WOW, I wonder what car wreck he crawled out of!" I certainly hope th ... |
Topic: More Than One Way to Skin a Cat... |
AdamtheWayne
Replies: 33
Views: 27778
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Forum: The Fab Shop Posted: Wed Oct 07, 2020 8:28 pm Subject: More Than One Way to Skin a Cat... |
"Automotive equivalent of Mickey Rourke" Now THAT made me laugh! Thank you! |
Topic: Replicating Sand in Scale |
AdamtheWayne
Replies: 10
Views: 9541
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Wed Oct 07, 2020 4:46 pm Subject: Replicating Sand in Scale |
Embossing powder maybe? |
Topic: More Than One Way to Skin a Cat... |
AdamtheWayne
Replies: 33
Views: 27778
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Forum: The Fab Shop Posted: Wed Oct 07, 2020 3:29 pm Subject: More Than One Way to Skin a Cat... |
None of which are popular with the cats. I'm sorry, I'll try to be good.
I was going to hold off until the Cat kit arrived but, I'm in a mood to do a little writing and I'm suffering writer ... |
Topic: Allison Mercury hood |
AdamtheWayne
Replies: 1
Views: 3381
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Forum: The Trading Post Posted: Tue Oct 06, 2020 6:56 pm Subject: Allison Mercury hood |
Hood is covered! Thanks! |
Topic: Allison Mercury hood |
AdamtheWayne
Replies: 1
Views: 3381
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Forum: The Trading Post Posted: Tue Oct 06, 2020 10:19 am Subject: Allison Mercury hood |
Anyone got a spare? I cannot find mine to save my life! |
Topic: Petty vs. Allison UBER RARE slot set |
AdamtheWayne
Replies: 10
Views: 9024
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Forum: The Trading Post Posted: Mon Oct 05, 2020 12:42 pm Subject: Petty vs. Allison UBER RARE slot set |
That was likely the 1990 Pontiac with the Bird. I think that was the set anyway. |
Topic: Pearson Mercs mid 70's Help me out here boys and girls |
AdamtheWayne
Replies: 43
Views: 27833
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Forum: Reference Photo's - Paint and Color Matching Posted: Sun Oct 04, 2020 7:23 pm Subject: Pearson Mercs mid 70's Help me out here boys and girls |
Yes, the fender tops on the Torino are angled tighter and aren't nearly as wide as the Merc. Again, the comparison pic is just a ballpark guideline..
I did fix it though.
https://i.postimg.cc/Xq ... |
Topic: Pearson Mercs mid 70's Help me out here boys and girls |
AdamtheWayne
Replies: 43
Views: 27833
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Forum: Reference Photo's - Paint and Color Matching Posted: Sun Oct 04, 2020 6:12 pm Subject: Pearson Mercs mid 70's Help me out here boys and girls |
So while watching the race (What a finish right?!) I'm comparing pictures. Aside from the roof, deck lid and the line along the top of the fender/door, this car shares NOTHING with a Torino! Okay, may ... |
Topic: Pearson Mercs mid 70's Help me out here boys and girls |
AdamtheWayne
Replies: 43
Views: 27833
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Forum: Reference Photo's - Paint and Color Matching Posted: Sun Oct 04, 2020 4:29 pm Subject: Pearson Mercs mid 70's Help me out here boys and girls |
Up front is going to be a different story!
https://i.postimg.cc/KcDqDccN/montego-7.jpg |
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