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  Topic: 1953 Ford pick up and trailer combo
Gary66

Replies: 6
Views: 573

PostForum: The Showroom   Posted: Fri Feb 16, 2024 11:45 pm   Subject: 1953 Ford pick up and trailer combo
Got to get the car to the track with something...This is an original issue of the Amt Modified Stocker combo from the 70s. I had it in my stash for a while, it was missing a few parts but I covered th ...
  Topic: New Salvinos stuff....
Gary66

Replies: 28
Views: 3826

PostForum: Nascar Modeling Discussion   Posted: Tue Feb 06, 2024 4:56 pm   Subject: New Salvinos stuff....
You don't have to love them but the hobby is in a better place than it was 5 years ago.

I would be willing to be as lenient as possible on the issues you listed, if not for their always having a co ...
  Topic: New Salvinos stuff....
Gary66

Replies: 28
Views: 3826

PostForum: Nascar Modeling Discussion   Posted: Sun Dec 31, 2023 8:50 am   Subject: New Salvinos stuff....
They just are not plugged into the hobbyists who buy their products. It's almost as if they just decided one day to manufacture model kits without ever actually having built any. They are very flipp ...
  Topic: New Salvinos stuff....
Gary66

Replies: 28
Views: 3826

PostForum: Nascar Modeling Discussion   Posted: Sat Dec 23, 2023 9:23 pm   Subject: New Salvinos stuff....
then went on to talk about upcoming Mercury kits, i.e. the Montego.

The body will probably look like this:
https://i.pinimg.com/564x/b0/64/8c/b0648c16b5a12f1196f707a5ddde108d.jpg
  Topic: Salvinos is getting into the vintage Monogram Fords!
Gary66

Replies: 57
Views: 9481

PostForum: Nascar Modeling Discussion   Posted: Thu Dec 21, 2023 8:42 pm   Subject: Salvinos is getting into the vintage Monogram Fords!
Most builders do not paint in Winter

Wish someone would have told me, I may have killed the hobby by painting in December.
  Topic: Salvinos is getting into the vintage Monogram Fords!
Gary66

Replies: 57
Views: 9481

PostForum: Nascar Modeling Discussion   Posted: Thu Dec 21, 2023 12:38 pm   Subject: Salvinos is getting into the vintage Monogram Fords!
I really would rather buy an old kit molded in white. I agree, but they are not concerned with hobbyists like us, they are more for collectors and the "you can build it without painting it" ...
  Topic: Amt 1969 Galaxie current Round 2 issue
Gary66

Replies: 6
Views: 1057

PostForum: The Showroom   Posted: Tue Dec 19, 2023 11:04 am   Subject: Amt 1969 Galaxie current Round 2 issue
Pretty much did this as a quick weekend out of the box build. Krylon Sun Yellow. If you guys ever build this kit, beware that only the skinny white wall tires and stock hub caps fit good. The wheels h ...
  Topic: Smokey rides 1957
Gary66

Replies: 3
Views: 796

PostForum: The Showroom   Posted: Thu Dec 14, 2023 9:29 pm   Subject: Smokey rides 1957
The 2 Fords are the old venerable Amt 57's, the Chevy is the old Amt. PPP wheels and tires, Testor's one coat lacquer Inca Gold and Tamiya Black. My own decals

https://images12.fotki.com/v1686/phot ...
  Topic: A & M Taurus
Gary66

Replies: 26
Views: 3225

PostForum: Nascar Modeling Discussion   Posted: Thu Dec 14, 2023 8:52 pm   Subject: A & M Taurus
Indycals also did an "accurizing" upgrade kit for the Lotus.

I have the resin tires he makes for both the Lotus and the Watson. Very nice stuff.
  Topic: A & M Taurus
Gary66

Replies: 26
Views: 3225

PostForum: Nascar Modeling Discussion   Posted: Thu Dec 14, 2023 12:58 pm   Subject: A & M Taurus
RoG seems to have zero interest in NASCAR

Same with Round 2, Salvino has the Allisons, Petty, Yarborough, Baker, Parsons, and maybe others under license.

I'm glad the Pond Malibu came back out b ...
  Topic: A & M Taurus
Gary66

Replies: 26
Views: 3225

PostForum: Nascar Modeling Discussion   Posted: Sun Dec 10, 2023 2:35 pm   Subject: A & M Taurus
The guy on Facebook has the entire kit, including the body.

https://images12.fotki.com/v1681/photos/6/88566/7906890/aetuarus-vi.jpg
  Topic: Problem with engine fit with Salvinios modified
Gary66

Replies: 14
Views: 2448

PostForum: Nascar Modeling Discussion   Posted: Fri Dec 01, 2023 7:16 pm   Subject: Problem with engine fit with Salvinios modified
Self-proclaimed "Tamaya quality" kits that cost around 50 bucks should not have to be re-drilled and re-engineered on the bench. I built 2 of the mods, the other 2 are in the sell or trade ...
  Topic: Salvinos JR '71 Petty Plymouth
Gary66

Replies: 16
Views: 4384

PostForum: The Showroom   Posted: Sun Nov 19, 2023 9:55 am   Subject: Salvinos JR '71 Petty Plymouth
Well done.
  Topic: Fireball 1964
Gary66

Replies: 10
Views: 2178

PostForum: Darkside Racers Corner 1948 - 1972   Posted: Wed Sep 06, 2023 3:18 pm   Subject: Fireball 1964
How do I order some tubs from Terry? Is he still selling or willing?

I don't know, I got mine from a third party in a swap.
  Topic: Fireball 1964
Gary66

Replies: 10
Views: 2178

PostForum: Darkside Racers Corner 1948 - 1972   Posted: Mon Aug 28, 2023 8:40 pm   Subject: Fireball 1964
Thanks , appreciate the kind words.
  Topic: Fireball 1964
Gary66

Replies: 10
Views: 2178

PostForum: Darkside Racers Corner 1948 - 1972   Posted: Sun Aug 27, 2023 2:31 pm   Subject: Fireball 1964
Ant kits, PPP wheels, tires and cage, resin interior buckets by Terry Barton.

https://images49.fotki.com/v1680/photos/6/88566/16567347/11-vi.jpg

https://images15.fotki.com/v1685/photos/6/88566/1 ...
  Topic: New Plastic Indycar kit in 1/20 scale coming soon!!!!
Gary66

Replies: 21
Views: 4644

PostForum: Road Racers, Drag Racers, Open Wheels, Modifieds, Late Models, ect   Posted: Sun Aug 20, 2023 11:10 am   Subject: New Plastic Indycar kit in 1/20 scale coming soon!!!!
That's steep for what will undoubtedly be a banana warped chassis and parts that don't fit (like the modified).
  Topic: A Randy's Facebook Experiment - Come and visit us over there
Gary66

Replies: 45
Views: 7991

PostForum: Nascar Modeling Discussion   Posted: Mon Aug 07, 2023 3:28 pm   Subject: A Randy's Facebook Experiment - Come and visit us over there
Guys, please ease off all the worrying and hand wringing.

Nothing is set in stone. No permanent decisions have been made about anything.

Bob set up the Facebook group page to give us an option s ...
  Topic: A Randy's Facebook Experiment - Come and visit us over there
Gary66

Replies: 45
Views: 7991

PostForum: Nascar Modeling Discussion   Posted: Sat Aug 05, 2023 10:42 pm   Subject: A Randy's Facebook Experiment - Come and visit us over there
this is starting to look like a church split.

Nothing is going to change for a good while. So, no need to be wringing hands.

If anything is to change, it will be announced in plenty of time for ...
  Topic: A Randy's Facebook Experiment - Come and visit us over there
Gary66

Replies: 45
Views: 7991

PostForum: Nascar Modeling Discussion   Posted: Sat Aug 05, 2023 7:43 am   Subject: A Randy's Facebook Experiment - Come and visit us over there
The FB page has also garnered more interest in 24 hours than this site has in almost 2 weeks.

Yes.
  Topic: A Randy's Facebook Experiment - Come and visit us over there
Gary66

Replies: 45
Views: 7991

PostForum: Nascar Modeling Discussion   Posted: Fri Aug 04, 2023 2:59 pm   Subject: A Randy's Facebook Experiment - Come and visit us over there
What affect will it have on this site?

None, for now.
  Topic: Keith Rocco modified
Gary66

Replies: 13
Views: 3511

PostForum: The Showroom   Posted: Mon Jun 26, 2023 9:05 pm   Subject: Keith Rocco modified
Nice work!!
  Topic: Completed another modified
Gary66

Replies: 8
Views: 2199

PostForum: Road Racers, Drag Racers, Open Wheels, Modifieds, Late Models, ect   Posted: Sat Jun 24, 2023 11:50 am   Subject: Completed another modified
Finished a second modified (and more than likely the last for me). These things are a pain the rump to build. I build models for fun, when it gets too much like work I'm not interested in it. These ki ...
  Topic: I heard that Bill Little, "Ancient Modeler" passed
Gary66

Replies: 14
Views: 3662

PostForum: Darkside Racers Corner 1948 - 1972   Posted: Fri Jun 02, 2023 10:16 am   Subject: I heard that Bill Little, "Ancient Modeler" passed
More in depth obit in today's local paper:

https://sandhillssentinel.com/obituary-for-william-theodore-little/
  Topic: I heard that Bill Little, "Ancient Modeler" passed
Gary66

Replies: 14
Views: 3662

PostForum: Darkside Racers Corner 1948 - 1972   Posted: Thu Jun 01, 2023 7:46 pm   Subject: I heard that Bill Little, "Ancient Modeler" passed
https://www.bolesfuneralhome.com/obituaries/William-T-Little-III-Coach-Little?obId=28051648#/celebrationWall
  Topic: I heard that Bill Little, "Ancient Modeler" passed
Gary66

Replies: 14
Views: 3662

PostForum: Darkside Racers Corner 1948 - 1972   Posted: Thu Jun 01, 2023 3:09 pm   Subject: I heard that Bill Little, "Ancient Modeler" passed
I met Bill, Jerry and Jackie by accident at a car show in Charlotte, where they had a model display set up. Changed my life, I had recently messed up my right hand really bad in a work accident and I ...
  Topic: resale value of old Nascar kits...
Gary66

Replies: 27
Views: 4975

PostForum: Nascar Modeling Discussion   Posted: Wed Apr 05, 2023 7:43 pm   Subject: resale value of old Nascar kits...
My problem is my building interests changed. What I was into 20 years ago is not what I'm building these days. The last two times I thinned out my stash I donated them to the local VA Hospital.
  Topic: Dukes 1/16 Charger
Gary66

Replies: 2
Views: 1429

PostForum: The Social Hall   Posted: Sat Mar 18, 2023 7:43 pm   Subject: Dukes 1/16 Charger
https://public.fotki.com/drasticplasticsmcc/mkiba-build-under-c/mpc-instructions/tv--movie/mpc-the-dukes-of-ha/
  Topic: GTO Short Tracker
Gary66

Replies: 4
Views: 2356

PostForum: Road Racers, Drag Racers, Open Wheels, Modifieds, Late Models, ect   Posted: Fri Mar 03, 2023 12:45 pm   Subject: GTO Short Tracker
Box stock, paint is Krylon Bubble Gum Drop

https://images15.fotki.com/v1685/photos/6/88566/16527926/DSCF0003-vi.jpg

https://images46.fotki.com/v1682/photos/6/88566/16527926/DSCF0005-vi.jpg

ht ...
  Topic: A reminder about decorum here
Gary66

Replies: 0
Views: 1335

PostForum: Nascar Modeling Discussion   Posted: Fri Feb 03, 2023 3:44 pm   Subject: A reminder about decorum here
We have had to lock a few threads recently involving Salvino's model kits.

Understand that they are a hot topic in many areas, with some really pro and some really anti.

That is fine, discussion ...
  Topic: Salvino's vs. Polar Lights Charger
Gary66

Replies: 4
Views: 2412

PostForum: Grayside Racers Corner 1973 - 1989   Posted: Fri Feb 03, 2023 3:37 pm   Subject: Salvino's vs. Polar Lights Charger
Salvino's chassis looks like they copied most of it from the Polar Lights, including the huge transmission hump. It also has elements of the 1970's MPC generic Nascar chassis.

Salvino's body is by ...
  Topic: great news from Salvino's
Gary66

Replies: 49
Views: 11812

PostForum: Nascar Modeling Discussion   Posted: Thu Feb 02, 2023 12:14 am   Subject: great news from Salvino's
Well, that's about long enough down this road.
  Topic: Lennie Pond Chevelle
Gary66

Replies: 3
Views: 2378

PostForum: The Showroom   Posted: Sat Jan 28, 2023 7:49 pm   Subject: Lennie Pond Chevelle
Out of the box, only added a PPP window net. Paint is Dupli-color Chrome Yellow.

https://images46.fotki.com/v1682/photos/6/88566/16519856/14-vi.jpg
  Topic: great news from Salvino's
Gary66

Replies: 49
Views: 11812

PostForum: Nascar Modeling Discussion   Posted: Tue Jan 17, 2023 7:17 pm   Subject: great news from Salvino's
Why they will not accept help from outside sources is strange.

They are making money and have a built-in fan base that tells them everything they do is spot on.
  Topic: Mid-Carolina Model Car Swap Meet
Gary66

Replies: 6
Views: 2215

PostForum: Nascar Modeling Discussion   Posted: Mon Jan 16, 2023 4:43 pm   Subject: Mid-Carolina Model Car Swap Meet
Luckily, I was at the show the year Dave had his table and got to say Hi in person!

Same here, glad I got to meet him.
  Topic: Revell ASA Camaro Question
Gary66

Replies: 5
Views: 2610

PostForum: Road Racers, Drag Racers, Open Wheels, Modifieds, Late Models, ect   Posted: Sat Jan 14, 2023 10:08 pm   Subject: Revell ASA Camaro Question
I would say you could, it's been a while since I built one.
  Topic: Does anyone remember this old Nascar race
Gary66

Replies: 8
Views: 7705

PostForum: Grayside Racers Corner 1973 - 1989   Posted: Thu Jan 12, 2023 5:57 pm   Subject: Does anyone remember this old Nascar race
TBS carried that race live back then.
  Topic: New Salvino modified available on Mike’s
Gary66

Replies: 40
Views: 9589

PostForum: Nascar Modeling Discussion   Posted: Sun Jan 08, 2023 3:50 pm   Subject: New Salvino modified available on Mike’s
The next 3 modified runs are the Boehler # 3 and two others, the Boehler kit will be 2500 units, the other 2 will be 1500.

I foresee a number of people copying and 3D printing this kit on the side, ...
  Topic: A quartet of 1962 Fords
Gary66

Replies: 15
Views: 5449

PostForum: The Showroom   Posted: Sun Dec 04, 2022 1:48 pm   Subject: A quartet of 1962 Fords
No, I printed them myself, I know they are not 100 percent accurate.
  Topic: A quartet of 1962 Fords
Gary66

Replies: 15
Views: 5449

PostForum: The Showroom   Posted: Sat Dec 03, 2022 5:33 pm   Subject: A quartet of 1962 Fords
I got them directly from Jimmy Flintstone. Keep in mind, SMH offers a 1962 body that doesn't have molded in chrome, I chose this one because it came with an interior. I had minimum clean up and I was ...
  Topic: Maybe we need to make it tougher to obtain a logon for this
Gary66

Replies: 3
Views: 2006

PostForum: The Social Hall   Posted: Mon Nov 21, 2022 8:08 pm   Subject: Maybe we need to make it tougher to obtain a logon for this
Not complaining.......I know those in charge have lives too!!!!

I know. I was home with the flu most of last week when it started. Different ones of us seem to be lobbing posts back and forth with ...
  Topic: 1999 Kenny Irwin JR's 1999 Havoline flames car
Gary66

Replies: 5
Views: 2505

PostForum: The Showroom   Posted: Mon Nov 21, 2022 5:01 pm   Subject: 1999 Kenny Irwin JR's 1999 Havoline flames car
Nice work! That red really pops.
  Topic: Maybe we need to make it tougher to obtain a logon for this
Gary66

Replies: 3
Views: 2006

PostForum: The Social Hall   Posted: Mon Nov 21, 2022 4:59 pm   Subject: Maybe we need to make it tougher to obtain a logon for this
Bob is working on the spammers. He'll get them took care of. We are going back and forth with them but Bob has slowed it down the last 2 days.
  Topic: A quartet of 1962 Fords
Gary66

Replies: 15
Views: 5449

PostForum: The Showroom   Posted: Sun Nov 20, 2022 7:42 pm   Subject: A quartet of 1962 Fords
Details are the same on all 4: Jimmy Flintstone body and interior, 1964 Craftsman Galaxie chassis and dash, 1963 Galaxie Roll bar and seat belt. My own resin rims on old Monogram Nascar slicks. The 26 ...
  Topic: Salvino 2+2 revised rear bumper
Gary66

Replies: 12
Views: 4128

PostForum: Nascar Modeling Discussion   Posted: Thu Nov 17, 2022 10:34 am   Subject: Salvino 2+2 revised rear bumper
guessing you're not a big fan of Salvinos?

Don't like their attitude and standard reply of "start your own model company".
  Topic: Salvino 2+2 revised rear bumper
Gary66

Replies: 12
Views: 4128

PostForum: Nascar Modeling Discussion   Posted: Mon Nov 14, 2022 4:26 pm   Subject: Salvino 2+2 revised rear bumper
They were supposed to be removed from the tree on all the flat hood Chargers that went into normal hobby distribution, they only went out in kits destined for club members. But some apparently slipped ...
  Topic: Salvino 2+2 revised rear bumper
Gary66

Replies: 12
Views: 4128

PostForum: Nascar Modeling Discussion   Posted: Sat Nov 12, 2022 9:37 am   Subject: Salvino 2+2 revised rear bumper
he can sell you the amount you need

That's nice. Should offer them for free to those of us who bought the kit. Screw up the bumper, sell the kits, then offer to sell the corrected part. Nice.
  Topic: Salvinos announcement.....
Gary66

Replies: 21
Views: 7290

PostForum: Nascar Modeling Discussion   Posted: Fri Nov 11, 2022 9:35 am   Subject: Salvinos announcement.....
I have zero confidence Salvino's could do a Mercury and have it look like it's supposed to. They just can't do it.
  Topic: Salvino Fords and Toyotas Incoming
Gary66

Replies: 26
Views: 10420

PostForum: Nascar Modeling Discussion   Posted: Tue Oct 18, 2022 8:59 pm   Subject: Salvino Fords and Toyotas Incoming
If somebody could get a message to that little ol' barn in Texas, PLEASE tell Jim Jams to mold the roof camera separate on the Ford and Toyota. It was in the wrong place on the Camaro since it was too ...
  Topic: Interesting addition in my Salvinos Charger
Gary66

Replies: 11
Views: 4321

PostForum: Nascar Modeling Discussion   Posted: Tue Sep 27, 2022 3:08 pm   Subject: Interesting addition in my Salvinos Charger
Dunno where Gary came up with the club kit thing

It was widely discussed in several Facebook groups. They did not include that bumper in all kits.
 
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