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Topic: 1992 Rick Mast #1 Skoal Oldsmobile |
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Mon Sep 05, 2022 6:44 pm Subject: 1992 Rick Mast #1 Skoal Oldsmobile |
Looks great! Mast was always a favourite of mine. Like the way you combined decal sheets and different kits to achieve your build. Lots of effort for this build. |
Topic: Buddy Bretherton's 1989 Alltel Pontiac (DoT Fantasy Build) |
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Sat Sep 03, 2022 4:08 pm Subject: Buddy Bretherton's 1989 Alltel Pontiac (DoT Fantasy Build) |
I thought a morphing of John C. Reilly and Morgan Shepard. Regardless, it’s a great looking fantasy build…great work! |
Topic: Ross Chastain Throwback |
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Fri Sep 02, 2022 9:51 pm Subject: Ross Chastain Throwback |
AMT ‘57 Ford “Flashback” kit. Powerslide decals and Plastic Performance wheels and tires. Front and rear bumper bars built from the parts tree. Roll cage from the ‘64 Marauder kit. I thought a ... |
Topic: Camel Charger |
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Sun Aug 28, 2022 2:17 pm Subject: Camel Charger |
Salvino’s 71 Charger kit. Rustoleum paint. 3 Amigos decals. Some older contingency decals to give it a 70’s vibe.
https://ibb.co/BBWJs32
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Topic: Ray Hendrick Modified |
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Forum: Road Racers, Drag Racers, Open Wheels, Modifieds, Late Models, ect Posted: Tue Aug 09, 2022 1:05 pm Subject: Ray Hendrick Modified |
Real sharp. Great work!!! |
Topic: 1992 #17 Western Auto Lumina |
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Mon Aug 01, 2022 6:57 pm Subject: 1992 #17 Western Auto Lumina |
Real Sharp, great work! |
Topic: Stroppe’s Marauder…Sort of |
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Mon Aug 01, 2022 6:53 pm Subject: Stroppe’s Marauder…Sort of |
AMT 64 Mercury Marauder kit. Was going to do a red white and blue Stroppe’s paint job but seemed like a lot of work and frustration so I settled on just blue. Plastic Performance wheels and tires. K ... |
Topic: Buddy Baker 1973 |
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Sat Jul 30, 2022 7:47 am Subject: Buddy Baker 1973 |
Love it…great work!!! |
Topic: Looking for advice - CENTRAL FLORIDA |
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Sat Jul 09, 2022 10:51 am Subject: Looking for advice - CENTRAL FLORIDA |
mikesdecals.com
Great place for after market decals…lots of kits too. |
Topic: First Build in 45 Years |
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Forum: Road Racers, Drag Racers, Open Wheels, Modifieds, Late Models, ect Posted: Sat Jul 09, 2022 10:36 am Subject: First Build in 45 Years |
I’ve enjoyed my return…especially since I discovered the world of after market decals. |
Topic: First Build in 45 Years |
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Forum: Road Racers, Drag Racers, Open Wheels, Modifieds, Late Models, ect Posted: Fri Jul 08, 2022 8:03 am Subject: First Build in 45 Years |
I’m a big fan of the Edsel. I have a 58 Edsel gasser that’s half done. Hope to get it posted soon. |
Topic: Master's Special 34 Ford five window modified |
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Forum: Road Racers, Drag Racers, Open Wheels, Modifieds, Late Models, ect Posted: Tue Jul 05, 2022 7:00 pm Subject: Master's Special 34 Ford five window modified |
Real nice…like going through a time machine |
Topic: 1971 Charging Charlie’s Charger |
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Sun Jun 26, 2022 8:18 pm Subject: 1971 Charging Charlie’s Charger |
Wow! Great detail. |
Topic: Zerex t-bird |
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Sun Jun 26, 2022 8:16 pm Subject: Zerex t-bird |
Keep posting my friend. Never get sick of looking at these cool builds. |
Topic: 1999 Winston All Star Race Winner |
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Fri Jun 24, 2022 8:53 pm Subject: 1999 Winston All Star Race Winner |
Awesome paint. Great work all around! |
Topic: 1972 Bobby Isaac Dodge Charger |
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Tue Jun 21, 2022 6:26 pm Subject: 1972 Bobby Isaac Dodge Charger |
Fabulous build. Love the paint job. I’m currently working on a 71 Salvino’s Charger. |
Topic: First Build in 45 Years |
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Forum: Road Racers, Drag Racers, Open Wheels, Modifieds, Late Models, ect Posted: Sun Jun 12, 2022 7:15 pm Subject: First Build in 45 Years |
While on a very long motor home trip my wife suggested I find a hobby. I jokingly stated that I built models when I was a kid. I was hesitant, paint, glue, mess, smell ect., but she convinced me to tr ... |
Topic: First Build in 45 Years |
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Forum: Road Racers, Drag Racers, Open Wheels, Modifieds, Late Models, ect Posted: Sun Jun 12, 2022 7:15 pm Subject: First Build in 45 Years |
While on a very long motor home trip my wife suggested I find a hobby. I jokingly stated that I built models when I was a kid. I was hesitant, paint, glue, mess, smell ect., but she convinced me to tr ... |
Topic: 1991 Waltrip Pennzoil Pontiac |
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Fri Jun 10, 2022 7:48 pm Subject: 1991 Waltrip Pennzoil Pontiac |
Beautiful paint job. Awesome job all around! |
Topic: Michael McDowell Galaxie |
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Sun Jun 05, 2022 9:50 am Subject: Michael McDowell Galaxie |
I really enjoyed watching a first time winner with a small team win the biggest race. Originally bought a 67 Mustang for this project but the decals were too big for it. Instead used the AMT 65 Galaxi ... |
Topic: Wood Brothers 68 Torino- Dan Gurney |
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Sat Jun 04, 2022 4:42 pm Subject: Wood Brothers 68 Torino- Dan Gurney |
Fabulous build! |
Topic: Decal Preferences |
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Forum: Nascar Tips and Tricks Posted: Fri Jun 03, 2022 7:03 pm Subject: Decal Preferences |
Hello all…I was curious about everyone’s favorite and non-favourite decal brands. Which ones to avoid…which ones to recommend. I have had good luck with Powerslide but after a year some are star ... |
Topic: Dale Jr. 57 Chrysler |
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Sun May 29, 2022 8:46 am Subject: Dale Jr. 57 Chrysler |
His Dad would probably come back and kick his a$$. |
Topic: Dale Jr. 57 Chrysler |
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Sat May 28, 2022 8:03 pm Subject: Dale Jr. 57 Chrysler |
MarkJ…he may get a little peeved it’s not a Chevrolet LOL 😂 |
Topic: Regan Smith Tribute |
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Fri May 27, 2022 9:46 am Subject: Regan Smith Tribute |
Became a fan of Regan after NASCAR screwed him out of a win at Talladega. This is a nod to his Southern 500 victory. JR Salvinos Monte Carlo kit with powerslide decals.
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Topic: Dale Jr. 57 Chrysler |
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Fri May 27, 2022 9:36 am Subject: Dale Jr. 57 Chrysler |
AMT 1957 Chrysler 300 kit. Powerslide decals from a Dale Sr. tribute car. Sanded off all the trim and filled the headlights and taillights with Tamiya putty. Plastic Performance wheels and tires. This ... |
Topic: 1989 #29 Hardee's |
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Fri May 27, 2022 9:26 am Subject: 1989 #29 Hardee's |
Awesome build…good work! |
Topic: Short Track Mustang |
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Forum: Road Racers, Drag Racers, Open Wheels, Modifieds, Late Models, ect Posted: Fri May 27, 2022 9:16 am Subject: Short Track Mustang |
AMT 1967 Mustang kit. Sanded off all the trim and filled the body cavities to give it a hung sheet metal look. Also filled the headlights and taillights. Trimmed down the fender flairs and opened them ... |
Topic: Junk Yard Special |
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Forum: Road Racers, Drag Racers, Open Wheels, Modifieds, Late Models, ect Posted: Thu May 26, 2022 6:24 pm Subject: Junk Yard Special |
Very cool build and a history lesson too. Those old race cars are so cool. Thanks for sending me to this link. |
Topic: 1940 Ford |
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Forum: Road Racers, Drag Racers, Open Wheels, Modifieds, Late Models, ect Posted: Thu May 26, 2022 5:45 pm Subject: 1940 Ford |
AMT 1940 Ford kit. Lots of cutting on the body and hood. Built the side bars and bumper bars from the parts tree. Left over Petty #4 decals. Plastic Performance wheels and tires. Went with the flathea ... |
Topic: 1962 Pontiac Zippo Style |
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Sun May 22, 2022 10:41 am Subject: 1962 Pontiac Zippo Style |
No roll cage used. Pretty well a box build except for some body mods and decals. When I do use a roll cage I build it from the parts tree. |
Topic: 1962 Pontiac Zippo Style |
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Sat May 21, 2022 4:25 pm Subject: 1962 Pontiac Zippo Style |
AMT 1962 Catalina kit. Slixx decals, they came with a warning that they were old but I used Microscale restorer and Microscale setting solution and I had no problems. I used Tamiya putty on the headli ... |
Topic: Success with Slixx decals |
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Forum: Nascar Tips and Tricks Posted: Sat May 21, 2022 4:12 pm Subject: Success with Slixx decals |
I bought a set of Slixx Jimmy Spencer Zippo from Mike’s. It came with a note warning me that they were old and I should use some brush on restoring solution (I used Microscale). I also used Microsca ... |
Topic: Decal Tips |
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Forum: Nascar Tips and Tricks Posted: Sat May 21, 2022 2:43 pm Subject: Decal Tips |
Some of my decals are starting to come off and they have been on for less than a year. Are they just a bad set? (They were Ace)
Is there something I could put on after I apply the decals? |
Topic: Smokin’ Joe’s Edsel |
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Wed May 18, 2022 6:50 pm Subject: Smokin’ Joe’s Edsel |
AMT 58 Edsel kit. Sanded off all the trim and filled the headlights and taillights with Tamiya putty. Plastic Performance wheels and tires. Decals were from many sources that I purchased when I discov ... |
Topic: 1960 Starliner |
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Tue May 03, 2022 7:22 pm Subject: 1960 Starliner |
First build of the year. I spent the winter collecting kits and decals, finally some warm weather arrived so I could paint ( I have to spray outdoors).
AMT Starliner kit with some 3 Amigos decals. De ... |
Topic: 55 Chevy Dirt Racer |
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Wed Apr 27, 2022 7:06 pm Subject: 55 Chevy Dirt Racer |
I had all kinds of trouble trying to fit the interior tub for the AMT 55 Chevy. I finally said screw it and tossed it and made it an old time dirt racer. I sanded all the trim, filled the headlights a ... |
Topic: Jean Girard's #55 Perrier car from Talladega Nights |
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Sat Apr 23, 2022 7:27 pm Subject: Jean Girard's #55 Perrier car from Talladega Nights |
How did you find the Three Amigos decals?
Car looks awesome! |
Topic: 2018 #41 Kurt Busch Monster Energy Ford Fusion |
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Sat Apr 23, 2022 7:18 pm Subject: 2018 #41 Kurt Busch Monster Energy Ford Fusion |
Tire and wheels are incredible. I thought I was looking at the real thing.
The whole build is outstanding!!! |
Topic: Late 50’s Petty 43 |
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Tue Apr 19, 2022 7:11 pm Subject: Late 50’s Petty 43 |
A while back I saw an old racing movie called Thunder in Carolina. It featured real footage from the 1959 Southern 500. There was a brief clip of Richard Petty in a white car with a blue roof. It look ... |
Topic: Christine Gasser |
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Forum: Road Racers, Drag Racers, Open Wheels, Modifieds, Late Models, ect Posted: Sun Apr 17, 2022 6:09 pm Subject: Christine Gasser |
Uses the front suspension from the Spirit of 57 kit. Metallic aluminum paint for the inlays. Bare metal foil for the rest of the trim. Cut out the hood for some injectors. All paint is rustoleum. (Sor ... |
Topic: David Pearson Pontiac GTO |
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Sun Apr 17, 2022 10:10 am Subject: David Pearson Pontiac GTO |
Wow! I can’t believe the detail. Quite a masterpiece. |
Topic: Sirius-ly, a 1958 Impala |
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Sat Apr 16, 2022 7:58 pm Subject: Sirius-ly, a 1958 Impala |
Sorry about that mess in the first post. Trying to get my pics directly here…not going too good…any suggestions? |
Topic: Sirius-ly, a 1958 Impala |
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Sat Apr 16, 2022 7:54 pm Subject: Sirius-ly, a 1958 Impala |
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Topic: Sirius-ly, a 1958 Impala |
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Sat Apr 16, 2022 7:49 pm Subject: Sirius-ly, a 1958 Impala |
AMT Impala kit. Sanded off all the trim, glued the opening doors shut since I have such a problem trying to open them. Tamiya putty covers the headlights and taillights. Plastic Performance wheels and ... |
Topic: Jimmy Spencer driving Christine on a dirt track |
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Sat Apr 16, 2022 2:42 pm Subject: Jimmy Spencer driving Christine on a dirt track |
Thanks for the tip Michael, I will try it on my next post…thanks for the compliment too! |
Topic: Jimmy Spencer driving Christine on a dirt track |
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Fri Apr 15, 2022 10:33 pm Subject: Jimmy Spencer driving Christine on a dirt track |
A few more pics https://ibb.co/z4Hk4nV
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Topic: Three Stooges 57 Chevy |
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Fri Apr 15, 2022 10:10 pm Subject: Three Stooges 57 Chevy |
This is the Spirit of 57 gasser kit. I bought it to use the front suspension for another build. I was able to find another front suspension from the parts box. I used Tamiya putty to fill in the headl ... |
Topic: Jimmy Spencer Charger |
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Fri Apr 15, 2022 9:46 pm Subject: Jimmy Spencer Charger |
Started with the Salvino’s 71 Charger. Added MPR decals. I like mixing eras. |
Topic: Jimmy Spencer Charger |
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Fri Apr 15, 2022 9:42 pm Subject: Jimmy Spencer Charger |
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