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Topic: Any NASCAR trading card collectors out there? |
Billy Kingsley
Replies: 2
Views: 445
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Forum: The Social Hall Posted: Sun Mar 10, 2024 2:03 pm Subject: Any NASCAR trading card collectors out there? |
Check out the Trading Card Database, tcdb.com. While there are some issues with the NASCAR listings you will find several active traders there. I have my tradelist listed on there as well although I h ... |
Topic: Bright T Bird schemes. |
Billy Kingsley
Replies: 6
Views: 748
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Sun Mar 10, 2024 1:56 pm Subject: Bright T Bird schemes. |
Petron Plus car has never been made. I want to build the top car. |
Topic: Salvinos is getting into the vintage Monogram Fords! |
Billy Kingsley
Replies: 57
Views: 11082
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Thu Jan 18, 2024 1:18 am Subject: Salvinos is getting into the vintage Monogram Fords! |
I actually like the molded in colors. I actually care enough to prep the body by filling required seams, removing mold lines, etc. so they all get primer anyway. The different colors of plastic keep t ... |
Topic: Earnhardt Taz ride color |
Billy Kingsley
Replies: 5
Views: 1114
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Tue Nov 28, 2023 2:00 am Subject: Earnhardt Taz ride color |
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I took this photo last week. |
Topic: Earnhardt Taz ride color |
Billy Kingsley
Replies: 5
Views: 1114
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Tue Nov 28, 2023 1:58 am Subject: Earnhardt Taz ride color |
It is absolutely 100% red. The only orange is the spoiler, air dam and roof numbers.
It is the exact same red as the Coca Cola car.
There is NO ORANGE in the body at all. |
Topic: October 2023 Completions |
Billy Kingsley
Replies: 7
Views: 1450
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Forum: The Diecast Den Posted: Tue Nov 28, 2023 1:56 am Subject: October 2023 Completions |
I forgot about them. There are at least two cars that were only made in those kit forms, not any other way. I found one on eBay in 2021 that I needed but had no idea it existed. |
Topic: October 2023 Completions |
Billy Kingsley
Replies: 7
Views: 1450
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Forum: The Diecast Den Posted: Mon Nov 27, 2023 6:15 am Subject: October 2023 Completions |
Thanks guys. They mostly start out as released cars (aka donors) which are then drilled, stripped and painted. They do not make kits. The older cars are usually street cars that I convert over, althou ... |
Topic: October 2023 Completions |
Billy Kingsley
Replies: 7
Views: 1450
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Forum: The Diecast Den Posted: Sat Nov 25, 2023 11:59 pm Subject: October 2023 Completions |
Finished all of these up in October, but just got the photos taken this week.
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Builds are:
1950 Curtis Turner
1950 Louise Smith
1953 Jim Romine (This i ... |
Topic: RCCA 1/64 63 Fords |
Billy Kingsley
Replies: 1
Views: 767
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Forum: The Diecast Den Posted: Sat Nov 25, 2023 11:33 pm Subject: RCCA 1/64 63 Fords |
It is a prototype that was going to be in the second wave, but Action/RCCA cancelled that wave.
I had a chance to buy the prototypes for the entire second wave circa 20 years ago but I could not a ... |
Topic: Salvinos is getting into the vintage Monogram Fords! |
Billy Kingsley
Replies: 57
Views: 11082
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Sat Nov 25, 2023 11:28 pm Subject: Salvinos is getting into the vintage Monogram Fords! |
Unfortunately they are leaning into the xenophobia inherent in America and they are unwilling to do that.
For the record, I do not care what country something is made in. I care about getting the ... |
Topic: DC-93, aka #88 Daytona, is in the Nascar Hall of Fame |
Billy Kingsley
Replies: 7
Views: 2732
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Forum: Darkside Racers Corner 1948 - 1972 Posted: Sat Nov 25, 2023 11:16 pm Subject: DC-93, aka #88 Daytona, is in the Nascar Hall of Fame |
When I was there last week I couldn't help but notice it was missing something
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Topic: clear coat and tape |
Billy Kingsley
Replies: 3
Views: 1196
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Sat Nov 25, 2023 11:10 pm Subject: clear coat and tape |
Tamiya formulas have changed in late 2021 based on my experience. They don't react as they once did. I notice they are much hotter now...previously you could polish out the plastic and spray Tamiya di ... |
Topic: Salvinos is getting into the vintage Monogram Fords! |
Billy Kingsley
Replies: 57
Views: 11082
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Sat Nov 25, 2023 11:05 pm Subject: Salvinos is getting into the vintage Monogram Fords! |
According to Mike Herman the SS and Fusion tooling does exist and they know where it is. But (my own thoughts now) they - meaning Salvinos- doesn't want to spend the money to get access to them. I do ... |
Topic: Jack Ingram Fairmont |
Billy Kingsley
Replies: 15
Views: 2958
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Sat Nov 25, 2023 10:58 pm Subject: Jack Ingram Fairmont |
Very, very cool. |
Topic: Salvinos is getting into the vintage Monogram Fords! |
Billy Kingsley
Replies: 57
Views: 11082
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Tue Nov 07, 2023 6:58 am Subject: Salvinos is getting into the vintage Monogram Fords! |
The problem I see with a Lumina re-pop is you can still get them for $20 or under shipped and there are a ton of Powerslide decals already made. Salvinos wants $55 plus shipping for their "new&q ... |
Topic: Fairlane 1970 |
Billy Kingsley
Replies: 33
Views: 24427
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Forum: Darkside Racers Corner 1948 - 1972 Posted: Wed Nov 01, 2023 5:25 am Subject: Fairlane 1970 |
I'm not sure if these are all GN or not, but here are some more 1970-71 Fords. I honestly don't know what the difference is in the models.
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Topic: John Sears J. Marvin Mills pink Plymouth...what pink? |
Billy Kingsley
Replies: 11
Views: 2717
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Forum: Darkside Racers Corner 1948 - 1972 Posted: Wed Nov 01, 2023 5:08 am Subject: John Sears J. Marvin Mills pink Plymouth...what pink? |
I''m using Pattos. He actually makes them in my preferred scale, includes names for both sides and full contingencies with spares. With just the one sheet I also have enough decals to do the Charger ... |
Topic: John Sears J. Marvin Mills pink Plymouth...what pink? |
Billy Kingsley
Replies: 11
Views: 2717
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Forum: Darkside Racers Corner 1948 - 1972 Posted: Sun Aug 20, 2023 9:07 am Subject: John Sears J. Marvin Mills pink Plymouth...what pink? |
Thanks guys ...this should be a fun build! |
Topic: Its been a minute |
Billy Kingsley
Replies: 15
Views: 3485
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Forum: The Social Hall Posted: Sat Aug 19, 2023 6:36 am Subject: Its been a minute |
William! How have you been? |
Topic: John Sears J. Marvin Mills pink Plymouth...what pink? |
Billy Kingsley
Replies: 11
Views: 2717
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Forum: Darkside Racers Corner 1948 - 1972 Posted: Sat Aug 19, 2023 6:33 am Subject: John Sears J. Marvin Mills pink Plymouth...what pink? |
Was his car neon pink or panther pink Mopar High Impact color? I can't quite tell.
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Thanks in advance. |
Topic: Stuborn Paint removal? |
Billy Kingsley
Replies: 9
Views: 3156
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Mon Jul 03, 2023 8:46 am Subject: Stuborn Paint removal? |
I left one body in the 91% alcohol for two weeks and it was not brittle at all. In fact I even dropped it into a bare tile floor with no ill affects. |
Topic: Stuborn Paint removal? |
Billy Kingsley
Replies: 9
Views: 3156
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Thu Jun 22, 2023 3:57 pm Subject: Stuborn Paint removal? |
I had 91% alcohol remove TS 14 in a couple of days. I bought a cheap toothbrush to scrub the parts at the local dollar store. It helps...but actually rubbing it with my finger in a rubber glove helped ... |
Topic: 1997 Terry Labonte #5 Kellogg's Chevrolet |
Billy Kingsley
Replies: 5
Views: 2335
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Thu Jun 15, 2023 4:09 pm Subject: 1997 Terry Labonte #5 Kellogg's Chevrolet |
I don't have 1996 decals for him. |
Topic: Question about decals over lacquer paint |
Billy Kingsley
Replies: 4
Views: 1949
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Forum: The Fab Shop Posted: Fri Jun 02, 2023 2:42 pm Subject: Question about decals over lacquer paint |
It most likely means that the surface was not smooth enough for the decals to adhere to. If there is any orange peel at all they are not going to want to stick down. |
Topic: I heard that Bill Little, "Ancient Modeler" passed |
Billy Kingsley
Replies: 14
Views: 4236
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Forum: Darkside Racers Corner 1948 - 1972 Posted: Fri Jun 02, 2023 2:34 pm Subject: I heard that Bill Little, "Ancient Modeler" passed |
Sad news. At the NNL East just a few months ago two people asked me if I had heard from him recently. He may have left the message board behind but people still cared about him. |
Topic: 2007 David Reutimann #00 Dominos Toyota |
Billy Kingsley
Replies: 2
Views: 1680
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Mon May 29, 2023 12:45 am Subject: 2007 David Reutimann #00 Dominos Toyota |
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Topic: 2001 Jerry Nadeau #25 UAW Delphi Chevrolet |
Billy Kingsley
Replies: 0
Views: 948
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Mon May 29, 2023 12:35 am Subject: 2001 Jerry Nadeau #25 UAW Delphi Chevrolet |
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Topic: 1998 Jerry Nadeau #13 FirstPlus Ford |
Billy Kingsley
Replies: 0
Views: 1036
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Mon May 29, 2023 12:29 am Subject: 1998 Jerry Nadeau #13 FirstPlus Ford |
Another car I've wanted to do for a long time, this one was another challenging build.
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Topic: 1999 Rich Bickle #45 10-10-345 Phone Card Pontiac |
Billy Kingsley
Replies: 4
Views: 1738
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Mon May 29, 2023 12:20 am Subject: 1999 Rich Bickle #45 10-10-345 Phone Card Pontiac |
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Topic: 1999 Mark Martin #6 Valvoline Ford |
Billy Kingsley
Replies: 0
Views: 1111
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Mon May 29, 2023 12:15 am Subject: 1999 Mark Martin #6 Valvoline Ford |
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Topic: 1997 Terry Labonte #5 Kellogg's Chevrolet |
Billy Kingsley
Replies: 5
Views: 2335
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Mon May 29, 2023 12:11 am Subject: 1997 Terry Labonte #5 Kellogg's Chevrolet |
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Topic: 1997 Dale Earnhardt Japan |
Billy Kingsley
Replies: 0
Views: 1058
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Mon May 29, 2023 12:06 am Subject: 1997 Dale Earnhardt Japan |
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Topic: 1987 Tommy Ellis Freedlander Monte Carlo |
Billy Kingsley
Replies: 4
Views: 1941
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Mon May 29, 2023 12:00 am Subject: 1987 Tommy Ellis Freedlander Monte Carlo |
Not entirely happy with this build. Tamiya TS-15, Wetworks decals, which surprisingly gave me a lot of trouble, something unusual for Wetworks.
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Topic: #27 decals, Miller Lite. |
Billy Kingsley
Replies: 8
Views: 2711
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Sun May 28, 2023 11:51 pm Subject: #27 decals, Miller Lite. |
Gloss clear, not flat.
Really looking forward to this one, I've wanted to build this car for a while. |
Topic: Honda Sticker |
Billy Kingsley
Replies: 2
Views: 2857
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Forum: Grayside Racers Corner 1973 - 1989 Posted: Tue Sep 13, 2022 3:26 pm Subject: Honda Sticker |
Looks like the second word may be "lake", so perhaps a local dealer? |
Topic: Polar Lights Talladega question |
Billy Kingsley
Replies: 4
Views: 3341
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Forum: Darkside Racers Corner 1948 - 1972 Posted: Thu Sep 01, 2022 8:09 am Subject: Polar Lights Talladega question |
Round 2 still has Petty licensing. They rereleased the 1/16th Charger just last year or earlier this year. |
Topic: Need your opinion of models you choose to buy! |
Billy Kingsley
Replies: 17
Views: 7929
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Wed Aug 17, 2022 2:13 am Subject: Need your opinion of models you choose to buy! |
No phone needed, just send him an email and tell him what you want. He sends back an invoice in Australian currency but you pay via PayPal and it automatically converts it over. It sounds more confusi ... |
Topic: Need your opinion of models you choose to buy! |
Billy Kingsley
Replies: 17
Views: 7929
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Tue Aug 16, 2022 1:03 am Subject: Need your opinion of models you choose to buy! |
thanks for the comments,
Billy, I have started more decals on the 1/64 market and will try to make a companion set for the 1/24 and 1/64 cars.
I wanted to make a car for every car I loved in th ... |
Topic: Need your opinion of models you choose to buy! |
Billy Kingsley
Replies: 17
Views: 7929
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Tue Aug 16, 2022 12:58 am Subject: Need your opinion of models you choose to buy! |
"Jimmy Hensley #25 Fast Fare was a beautiful paint scheme"
I agree #25 Fast Fare would be great!
Other cars on my wish list:
Cox #36 black car BGN
Raybestos #12 red car
... |
Topic: Monogram/Revell Pontiacs |
Billy Kingsley
Replies: 4
Views: 2974
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Mon Aug 15, 2022 10:57 am Subject: Monogram/Revell Pontiacs |
That's more from Monogram missing the nose on the first issue than the real car changing though. |
Topic: Need your opinion of models you choose to buy! |
Billy Kingsley
Replies: 17
Views: 7929
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Mon Aug 15, 2022 10:54 am Subject: Re: Need your opinion of models you choose to buy! |
Now the questions!
What aftermarket decals are you interested in buying?
My goal is to build one of every car number from 00 to 99. In all three major series, although I do know it's not ent ... |
Topic: Monogram/Revell Pontiacs |
Billy Kingsley
Replies: 4
Views: 2974
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Mon Aug 08, 2022 12:41 am Subject: Monogram/Revell Pontiacs |
1996-02 the body was the same. The rear side window changed somewhat but the rest was pretty much the same. There are two versions of kits, the original one which was tooled up on 1997 and the later P ... |
Topic: 86/87 vs 88/92 Oldsmobile |
Billy Kingsley
Replies: 7
Views: 4990
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Forum: The Fab Shop Posted: Fri Jul 22, 2022 12:03 pm Subject: 86/87 vs 88/92 Oldsmobile |
The 1987 kit is on the old style chassis while the 88-92 kit is on the updated chassis. The Sunoco car never ran on the older body. |
Topic: 2010 Ryan Newman #39 Army Chevrolet |
Billy Kingsley
Replies: 1
Views: 2146
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Wed Jul 20, 2022 5:17 am Subject: 2010 Ryan Newman #39 Army Chevrolet |
Finished July 13th, 2022
First build finished at my new permanent workstation, on the night I set it up! Of course, most of it was done before then, and I only had to do the splitter braces, but that ... |
Topic: 1982 J.D. McDuffie #70 Macks Stores Pontiac |
Billy Kingsley
Replies: 5
Views: 3767
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Wed Jul 20, 2022 5:10 am Subject: 1982 J.D. McDuffie #70 Macks Stores Pontiac |
Finished on July 18th, 2022
My first build of the Salvinos Pontiac LeMans, the car J.D. McDuffie drove in 1982. I actually got the body and chassis all built back in 2020, but the decals I had planne ... |
Topic: 2002 Shawna Robinson #49 BAM Racing Dodge |
Billy Kingsley
Replies: 3
Views: 2782
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Wed Jul 20, 2022 5:07 am Subject: 2002 Shawna Robinson #49 BAM Racing Dodge |
Finished July 19th, 2022
It's been a long while since I built an unsponsored car, at least in this scale, but this is one I've wanted to do for quite some time, so I finally got motivated and built i ... |
Topic: 1972 Buddy Baker #11 STP Dodge |
Billy Kingsley
Replies: 10
Views: 6106
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Wed Jul 20, 2022 5:03 am Subject: 1972 Buddy Baker #11 STP Dodge |
Thank you guys. No modifications to the kit at all, although I do need to scratchbuild window straps for the rear still. Salvinos missed them on the kit. |
Topic: 1970 Grand National Tire? |
Billy Kingsley
Replies: 5
Views: 3459
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Mon Jul 18, 2022 12:17 pm Subject: 1970 Grand National Tire? |
Treaded. Slicks were not until 1973. |
Topic: Salvino's White Petty Ent. Charger.... |
Billy Kingsley
Replies: 14
Views: 7084
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Thu Jul 14, 2022 7:19 am Subject: Salvino's White Petty Ent. Charger.... |
Most of us don't have the MPC kit so yes, it's a selling point.
I already have a plan for it and the corrected rear bumper for the 2+2 will be put to very good use as well. |
Topic: 1972 Buddy Baker #11 STP Dodge |
Billy Kingsley
Replies: 10
Views: 6106
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Wed Jul 06, 2022 8:53 pm Subject: 1972 Buddy Baker #11 STP Dodge |
I just finished this one on the 4th of July. Salvino's kit with their decals all around, paint is Tamiya TS36 Fluorescent Red for the body and TS 23 Light Blue for the interior. Wheels and window net ... |
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