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Topic: 1964 Ned Jarrett Ford Galaxie |
Bob B
Replies: 18
Views: 6626
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Fri Oct 28, 2022 4:10 pm Subject: 1964 Ned Jarrett Ford Galaxie |
Looking good Mark! Love the fuel overflow detail! |
Topic: 1966 Darel Dieringer/ Bud Moore Mercury Comet Cyclone |
Bob B
Replies: 20
Views: 8674
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Fri Jul 08, 2022 8:04 am Subject: 1966 Darel Dieringer/ Bud Moore Mercury Comet Cyclone |
Super sweet! |
Topic: Wood Brothers 68 Torino- Dan Gurney |
Bob B
Replies: 30
Views: 12967
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Sat Jul 02, 2022 7:43 am Subject: Wood Brothers 68 Torino- Dan Gurney |
SWEET! |
Topic: Bobby Unser IROC II champion 1974 Camaro |
Bob B
Replies: 18
Views: 10194
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Thu Feb 10, 2022 7:13 pm Subject: Bobby Unser IROC II champion 1974 Camaro |
SWEET! Well done Mark!
Great builds take time and patience!
Bob B |
Topic: Tip Needed: cementing body to chassis side rails |
Bob B
Replies: 10
Views: 7064
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Forum: Nascar Tips and Tricks Posted: Fri Dec 17, 2021 9:58 am Subject: Tip Needed: cementing body to chassis side rails |
Great discussion and practical tips.
Thanks for sharing guys!
Bob B |
Topic: Seeking 1973 Pontiac Grand Am Resin 1/25th Scale |
Bob B
Replies: 2
Views: 2726
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Forum: The Trading Post Posted: Tue Dec 14, 2021 5:44 pm Subject: Seeking 1973 Pontiac Grand Am Resin 1/25th Scale |
Resin body found!
Thanks Gerald! |
Topic: NASCAR RESIN FOR SALE |
Bob B
Replies: 3
Views: 3163
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Forum: The Trading Post Posted: Sat Dec 11, 2021 4:57 pm Subject: NASCAR RESIN FOR SALE |
I'm interested in the Montego resin if its for sale.
Thanks!
Bob |
Topic: Fireball Roberts 1963 Ford Galaxie |
Bob B
Replies: 30
Views: 16014
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Sat Dec 11, 2021 4:32 pm Subject: Fireball Roberts 1963 Ford Galaxie |
SWEET!
Love the exhaust outlet detailing! |
Topic: #013 Ford Thunderbird |
Bob B
Replies: 9
Views: 7128
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Forum: Grayside Racers Corner 1973 - 1989 Posted: Wed Dec 08, 2021 11:58 am Subject: #013 Ford Thunderbird |
I PM'd you some links to the Torino pics.
Hey thanks Racer14!
Red and white color scheme looks to be a good guess for the T-Bird!
Bob |
Topic: #013 Ford Thunderbird |
Bob B
Replies: 9
Views: 7128
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Forum: Grayside Racers Corner 1973 - 1989 Posted: Tue Dec 07, 2021 8:39 am Subject: #013 Ford Thunderbird |
Red and white would be a good guess. I saw a pic of the 71 Ford he was running at the same time and it was a red and white layout similar to the TBird and also sponsored by Marck Motors.
Can you po ... |
Topic: Bill Elliott olds 442 |
Bob B
Replies: 12
Views: 11447
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Mon Dec 06, 2021 9:58 am Subject: Bill Elliott olds 442 |
In that time period the teams mostly built their own engines, and appearances were secondary to HORSEPOWER. Period photos show some paint in odd corners of the block and heads where the hot tank didn' ... |
Topic: #013 Ford Thunderbird |
Bob B
Replies: 9
Views: 7128
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Forum: Grayside Racers Corner 1973 - 1989 Posted: Mon Dec 06, 2021 9:57 am Subject: #013 Ford Thunderbird |
My brief research on Racing Reference website for NASCAR's Pacific Coast Late Model / Grand National West Series does not show a 1967 - '69 Ford car number 013 at any of the road courses the series r ... |
Topic: #013 Ford Thunderbird |
Bob B
Replies: 9
Views: 7128
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Forum: Grayside Racers Corner 1973 - 1989 Posted: Sun Dec 05, 2021 3:03 pm Subject: #013 Ford Thunderbird |
Coincidentally I saw this pic last week and was curious too. It is a 67-69 T Bird and probably Winston West but I could find nothing specific on Ultimate Racing History. The name on the roof says (I t ... |
Topic: #013 Ford Thunderbird |
Bob B
Replies: 9
Views: 7128
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Forum: Grayside Racers Corner 1973 - 1989 Posted: Sun Dec 05, 2021 9:41 am Subject: #013 Ford Thunderbird |
Hello and Happy Sunday Folks!
Info on this car/racer is lacking and my research is turning nothing up.
Can someone identify the driver of this racer for me please.
Any help would be much appreciate ... |
Topic: Bill Elliott olds 442 |
Bob B
Replies: 12
Views: 11447
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Sun Dec 05, 2021 8:54 am Subject: Bill Elliott olds 442 |
NASCAR legalized the Small Block Chevy ( they called it " The Corporate 350 " ) in all the GM - legal car bodies beginning in 1978, so that Olds would have had one.
Hey thanks for the ins ... |
Topic: Bill Elliott olds 442 |
Bob B
Replies: 12
Views: 11447
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Fri Dec 03, 2021 11:44 am Subject: Bill Elliott olds 442 |
Does anyone know what engine powered the Elliott Olds?
Chevy? SB or BB?
Olds??
Any insight would be appreciated.
Thanks!
Bob B
*Always looking deeper into the history of obscure NASCAR race ... |
Topic: Pearson Daytona '76 -Finish line version from 2012 |
Bob B
Replies: 7
Views: 6639
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Forum: The Fab Shop Posted: Fri Nov 19, 2021 10:32 am Subject: Pearson Daytona '76 -Finish line version from 2012 |
This model is realism at it's best!!!
Well done!
This build belongs in the NASCAR museum!
Bob B |
Topic: Buddy Baker '75 Torino |
Bob B
Replies: 17
Views: 11731
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Thu Nov 18, 2021 5:43 pm Subject: Buddy Baker '75 Torino |
That looks tough just sitting there. Nice job
Agreed! Another beauty! |
Topic: RC Cola '72 Torino - first edition |
Bob B
Replies: 8
Views: 7043
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Thu Nov 18, 2021 5:40 pm Subject: RC Cola '72 Torino - first edition |
Sweet! Great looking stance and detail. Really digging the windshield sun visor band!
Well done!
Bob B |
Topic: Clay Kemp builds car for Dale Earnhardt Jr |
Bob B
Replies: 6
Views: 6081
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Wed Nov 17, 2021 6:45 pm Subject: Clay Kemp builds car for Dale Earnhardt Jr |
Great praise for our hobby and one of the best builders! |
Topic: Completed Red Farmer Hauler With 72 & 68 Torinos |
Bob B
Replies: 16
Views: 10840
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Tue Nov 16, 2021 10:51 am Subject: Completed Red Farmer Hauler With 72 & 68 Torinos |
WOW! WOW! WOW! |
Topic: Hot Wheels Dodge |
Bob B
Replies: 9
Views: 7916
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Mon Nov 15, 2021 10:02 am Subject: Hot Wheels Dodge |
FANTASTIC BUILD! |
Topic: 3 Amigos Decals |
Bob B
Replies: 10
Views: 6667
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Mon Nov 01, 2021 4:00 pm Subject: 3 Amigos Decals |
I don't know if you would consider it custom but I worked with Sam to do the John Wayne Coors car. Very easy to work with and I would not hesitate to ask him to do anything in the future. I was talkin ... |
Topic: 3 Amigos Decals |
Bob B
Replies: 10
Views: 6667
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Mon Nov 01, 2021 3:00 pm Subject: 3 Amigos Decals |
Hello folks,
Quick question for the group.
Has anyone had 3 Amigos do custom artwork for a model??
Would like to hear about your experience.
Appreciate your thoughts.
Feel free to PM me.
Thanks! ... |
Topic: Tim Richmond Lemans |
Bob B
Replies: 12
Views: 8459
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Sun Oct 24, 2021 9:29 am Subject: Tim Richmond Lemans |
Love the stance!
Well done!
Bob B |
Topic: #11 H/M Fairlane |
Bob B
Replies: 20
Views: 12230
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Sun Oct 24, 2021 9:28 am Subject: #11 H/M Fairlane |
That's a real gem!
Well done!
Bob B |
Topic: 73 Petty Charger |
Bob B
Replies: 13
Views: 9264
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Sun Oct 24, 2021 9:27 am Subject: 73 Petty Charger |
BEAUTIFUL!
Thanks for sharing.
Love the detail!
Bob B |
Topic: PM's Stuck in My Outbox?? |
Bob B
Replies: 4
Views: 4250
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Forum: Under the Hood Posted: Fri Oct 22, 2021 7:48 pm Subject: PM's Stuck in My Outbox?? |
I think it stays in your Outbox until they read it/open it. Then it goes to the sent box.
Correct.
Thank you Pat! |
Topic: PM's Stuck in My Outbox?? |
Bob B
Replies: 4
Views: 4250
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Forum: Under the Hood Posted: Fri Oct 22, 2021 7:48 pm Subject: PM's Stuck in My Outbox?? |
I think it stays in your Outbox until they read it/open it. Then it goes to the sent box.
Thanks Matt! |
Topic: PM's Stuck in My Outbox?? |
Bob B
Replies: 4
Views: 4250
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Forum: Under the Hood Posted: Fri Oct 22, 2021 3:56 pm Subject: PM's Stuck in My Outbox?? |
Happy Friday Moderators!
Quick question!
I have private messages that I sent, but are stuck in my Outbox.
How best to correct this matter?
Or perhaps I'm doing something wrong?
Would appreciate ... |
Topic: Seeking 1973 Pontiac Grand Am Resin 1/25th Scale |
Bob B
Replies: 2
Views: 2726
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Forum: The Trading Post Posted: Tue Oct 19, 2021 6:53 pm Subject: Seeking 1973 Pontiac Grand Am Resin 1/25th Scale |
Hello Friends!
Looking for a resin body for an upcoming build as described in the subject line. Any leads or guidance on where I might source one would be very much appreciated.
Thanks so much!
B ... |
Topic: Something different |
Bob B
Replies: 16
Views: 9507
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Tue Oct 19, 2021 6:47 pm Subject: Something different |
Absolutely stunning build!
Well done!!!
Bob B |
Topic: COMPLETED! #41 Bobby Unser's 1972 GTS |
Bob B
Replies: 11
Views: 7125
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Fri Oct 15, 2021 9:45 am Subject: COMPLETED! #41 Bobby Unser's 1972 GTS |
Another excellent one from your bench, Bob. so clean and perfect in every way. Was the bumper yellow because he was a rookie in 1972, or for some other reason. I thought he had run Nascar before then? ... |
Topic: COMPLETED! #41 Bobby Unser's 1972 GTS |
Bob B
Replies: 11
Views: 7125
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Wed Oct 13, 2021 6:54 pm Subject: COMPLETED! #41 Bobby Unser's 1972 GTS |
Happy Wednesday Friends!
Finally put the finishing touches on this build!
Thanks for all your interest and feedback.
Time to start a new kit!
Bob B
https://i.postimg.cc/y6mbVbXK/20211013-144419.j ... |
Topic: #62 Copley 1972 Torino Hardtop |
Bob B
Replies: 15
Views: 10992
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Forum: Darkside Racers Corner 1948 - 1972 Posted: Thu Oct 07, 2021 10:00 am Subject: #62 Copley 1972 Torino Hardtop |
If you want to do a '73 sedan, there was Darel Dieringer's ride in 1975 - for Morris Davis. Darel's last GN ride.
https://i.postimg.cc/Sx4y0pft/Dierenger-Notchback.png
I wasn't aware of this on ... |
Topic: #62 Copley 1972 Torino Hardtop |
Bob B
Replies: 15
Views: 10992
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Forum: Darkside Racers Corner 1948 - 1972 Posted: Thu Oct 07, 2021 9:59 am Subject: #62 Copley 1972 Torino Hardtop |
A racer to the end....
WOW!!!
Thanks for sharing Dennis!
Bob |
Topic: #62 Copley 1972 Torino Hardtop |
Bob B
Replies: 15
Views: 10992
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Forum: Darkside Racers Corner 1948 - 1972 Posted: Tue Oct 05, 2021 7:16 pm Subject: #62 Copley 1972 Torino Hardtop |
Interesting coincidence in that I'm doing my decals for my next build which is a Torino. This is a car that ran at the above mentioned Fairgrounds Motor Speedway. N.D. must have loved the car you ar ... |
Topic: #62 Copley 1972 Torino Hardtop |
Bob B
Replies: 15
Views: 10992
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Forum: Darkside Racers Corner 1948 - 1972 Posted: Tue Oct 05, 2021 11:38 am Subject: #62 Copley 1972 Torino Hardtop |
I wish you luck on the interior and engine bay pictures. What gave you interest in N.D.? He is not exactly a household name?
Hey Dennis-
I'm a Ford Torino fan. My first car was a 73 Gran Torino ... |
Topic: #62 Copley 1972 Torino Hardtop |
Bob B
Replies: 15
Views: 10992
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Forum: Darkside Racers Corner 1948 - 1972 Posted: Tue Oct 05, 2021 10:14 am Subject: #62 Copley 1972 Torino Hardtop |
That makes a good looking race car. Reminds me of a Petty Plymouth Satellite. I can't help with your questions but I'm curious to see what turns up.
I agree Daryl! Great looking racer. Most were th ... |
Topic: #62 Copley 1972 Torino Hardtop |
Bob B
Replies: 15
Views: 10992
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Forum: Darkside Racers Corner 1948 - 1972 Posted: Tue Oct 05, 2021 10:12 am Subject: #62 Copley 1972 Torino Hardtop |
Thanks for sharing Dennis! Off to a good start with your help.
Really hoping to find interior and engine bay pics too!
Any and all assistance from the group is truly appreciated!!
Thanks!
Bob |
Topic: #62 Copley 1972 Torino Hardtop |
Bob B
Replies: 15
Views: 10992
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Forum: Darkside Racers Corner 1948 - 1972 Posted: Mon Oct 04, 2021 4:36 pm Subject: #62 Copley 1972 Torino Hardtop |
Happy Monday Folks!
Seeking additional photos of this race car for a current build.
Using a resin hardtop body.
Especially interested in interior or engine bay pics.
Powerplant was a 427 V8.
Did ... |
Topic: 2021 #12 Bodyarmor Coke 400 victory lane Mustang |
Bob B
Replies: 7
Views: 5156
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Mon Oct 04, 2021 4:27 pm Subject: 2021 #12 Bodyarmor Coke 400 victory lane Mustang |
WOW! Beautiful! |
Topic: Valvoline Mustang GT4 fantasy build |
Bob B
Replies: 13
Views: 9429
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Thu Sep 16, 2021 9:31 am Subject: Valvoline Mustang GT4 fantasy build |
That's a beauty! |
Topic: Clifford Allison's Buick Late Model *Updated 9-12-20 |
Bob B
Replies: 23
Views: 23017
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Forum: The Fab Shop Posted: Mon Sep 13, 2021 9:08 am Subject: Clifford Allison's Buick Late Model *Updated 9-12-20 |
That's beauty!
Well done!
Bob B |
Topic: The hobby is dying |
Bob B
Replies: 26
Views: 16691
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Mon Sep 06, 2021 2:06 pm Subject: The hobby is dying |
A very interesting thread here folks. I've enjoyed reading the comments and thoughts so far. For me, I build what I like and truly enjoy the investigative research needed to construct an authentic rep ... |
Topic: 1981 Earnhardt/Osterlund Wrangler Grand Prix |
Bob B
Replies: 8
Views: 6882
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Fri Aug 27, 2021 7:16 pm Subject: 1981 Earnhardt/Osterlund Wrangler Grand Prix |
Thanks for the kind words, everyone! And, a few more details: the decals are Powerslide, the yellow is MCW competition yellow, the exterior blue is MCW pageant blue, all interior/chassis blue is Kryl ... |
Topic: #41 Bobby Unser 1972 Torino |
Bob B
Replies: 26
Views: 15558
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Forum: The Fab Shop Posted: Wed Aug 25, 2021 3:03 pm Subject: #41 Bobby Unser 1972 Torino |
Engine bay mock-up of the big Boss 9 semi-hemi, in an extra Johan GTS bodyhttps://i.postimg.cc/QCTzRvpM/20210825-151354.jpg |
Topic: #41 Bobby Unser 1972 Torino |
Bob B
Replies: 26
Views: 15558
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Forum: The Fab Shop Posted: Tue Aug 24, 2021 11:01 am Subject: #41 Bobby Unser 1972 Torino |
Another interior photo.
https://i.postimg.cc/Kvqk275r/20210814-080433.jpg |
Topic: #41 Bobby Unser 1972 Torino |
Bob B
Replies: 26
Views: 15558
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Forum: The Fab Shop Posted: Tue Aug 24, 2021 10:47 am Subject: #41 Bobby Unser 1972 Torino |
Nice work! Does the power bulge hood come in the MPC Kit or is it a resin item?
I know the MPC kit has it. It looks like Bob scribed in some blockoff detail.
Yup, little scribed detail. Great ey ... |
Topic: #41 Bobby Unser 1972 Torino |
Bob B
Replies: 26
Views: 15558
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Forum: The Fab Shop Posted: Tue Aug 24, 2021 10:46 am Subject: #41 Bobby Unser 1972 Torino |
Nice work! Does the power bulge hood come in the MPC Kit or is it a resin item?
Yes, the MPC kit comes with the bulge hood. Took a little work to better fit it to the body. |
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