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  Topic: Anyone try Tamiya polycarbonate sprays?
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PostForum: Nascar Modeling Discussion   Posted: Tue Apr 02, 2024 6:28 am   Subject: Anyone try Tamiya polycarbonate sprays?
yep, it does dry flat. yep. primer first.

One thing that Ifound weird is that future doesn't seem to want to stick to it very well. I tried brushing it on, air brushing it on, light coa ...
  Topic: Anyone try Tamiya polycarbonate sprays?
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Replies: 6
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PostForum: Nascar Modeling Discussion   Posted: Tue Apr 02, 2024 6:28 am   Subject: Anyone try Tamiya polycarbonate sprays?
yep, it does dry flat. yep. primer first.

One thing that Ifound weird is that future doesn't seem to want to stick to it very well. I tried brushing it on, air brushing it on, light coa ...
  Topic: Dale Earnhardt 1993 Championship Car
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PostForum: The Showroom   Posted: Sat Jan 13, 2024 11:50 am   Subject: Dale Earnhardt 1993 Championship Car
efforts like this... make me wonder why i bother..

Incredible job on the front end. thats so hard to get right cause the piece of the kit is so wonky...
  Topic: Salvinos is getting into the vintage Monogram Fords!
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PostForum: Nascar Modeling Discussion   Posted: Sat Nov 04, 2023 10:09 am   Subject: I have to agree
t bird kits are dime a dozen on ebay. and the aftermarket has all the decal sheets you could want. And probably ends up cheaper than Salvinos. I honestly could say the same about the Earnhardt ...
  Topic: Lumina 94 bumper.
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PostForum: Nascar Modeling Discussion   Posted: Mon Oct 02, 2023 11:50 am   Subject: monogram pieces
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Here is comparison straight from Monogram kits of 90-92 Lumina front end vs 93-94 Lumina. You can see that the 93-94 is substantia ...
  Topic: AJ Foyt #14 Copenhagen Olds
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PostForum: The Showroom   Posted: Mon Sep 25, 2023 10:00 am   Subject: lowering the rear
I drilled out the holes in the chassis where the long post side of the spring goes. Basically allows the spring to push through to the point the truck arms rest on the chassis. Thats how I got ...
  Topic: Looking for monogram lumina rear bumper
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PostForum: The Trading Post   Posted: Sun Sep 24, 2023 9:10 am   Subject: Looking for monogram lumina rear bumper
Bought an open box kit on eBay and it’s missing rear bumper. If anyone has a spare to give up? Doesn’t matter to me which version
  Topic: Lumina 94 bumper.
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PostForum: Nascar Modeling Discussion   Posted: Thu Sep 21, 2023 2:43 pm   Subject: Lumina 94 bumper.
THe pictures are not my models. they are of the real luminas on the Hendrick Museum / Gift Shop
  Topic: Lumina 94 bumper.
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PostForum: Nascar Modeling Discussion   Posted: Thu Sep 21, 2023 11:22 am   Subject: Lumina 94 bumper.
Thanks for posting this. i have the same question. All the 94 luminas with smooth bumper on my builds, that lower part is sitting on the ground and i didn't even lower the chassis. the 90-92 k ...
  Topic: Next Gen.... number placement pole question
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PostForum: The Showroom   Posted: Sun Sep 10, 2023 10:03 am   Subject: Next Gen.... number placement pole question
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  Topic: Please.... please....please...
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PostForum: Decal Makers Previews   Posted: Sun Sep 10, 2023 9:53 am   Subject: Please.... please....please...
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  Topic: AJ Foyt Copenhagen Oldmobiles - Orange Paint recommendatiaon
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PostForum: Nascar Modeling Discussion   Posted: Sun Sep 10, 2023 8:42 am   Subject: AJ Foyt Copenhagen Oldmobiles - Orange Paint recommendatiaon
So I mixed two parts Testors Orange and one part Testors Red,,, Nothing spe cial like Model Master or upscale lablels. like just the little bottles you can get at Michaels or Walmart. Practi ...
  Topic: AJ Foyt Copenhagen Oldmobiles - Orange Paint recommendatiaon
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PostForum: Nascar Modeling Discussion   Posted: Fri Sep 08, 2023 8:21 am   Subject: AJ Foyt Copenhagen Oldmobiles - Orange Paint recommendatiaon
I finally got a set to do the 87 and 88 Copenhangen cars. Any done these that can recommend a bottle or spray can for the orange?
  Topic: 1988 Brett Bodine Crisco TBird
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PostForum: The Showroom   Posted: Sat Aug 12, 2023 4:46 am   Subject: 1988 Brett Bodine Crisco TBird
the model is beautiful... the stance really puts it over the top please share technique!!
  Topic: Mark Martin Folgers Thunderbird
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PostForum: The Showroom   Posted: Sat Jun 17, 2023 1:35 pm   Subject: Mark Martin Folgers Thunderbird
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  Topic: Harvick Reeses cookie
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PostForum: The Showroom   Posted: Sat Jun 17, 2023 1:29 pm   Subject: Harvick Reeses cookie
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  Topic: Harvick Hershey
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PostForum: The Showroom   Posted: Sat Jun 17, 2023 12:53 pm   Subject: Harvick Hershey
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  Topic: 2023 Tyler Reddick Monster Energy
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PostForum: The Showroom   Posted: Sat Jun 17, 2023 12:32 pm   Subject: 2023 Tyler Reddick Monster Energy
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  Topic: Logano 2023 AMC Tribute Darlington Throwback
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PostForum: The Showroom   Posted: Sat Jun 17, 2023 12:27 pm   Subject: Logano 2023 AMC Tribute Darlington Throwback
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  Topic: #27 decals, Miller Lite.
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PostForum: Nascar Modeling Discussion   Posted: Mon May 22, 2023 7:38 am   Subject: why no stripes?
wish they included a set of stripes for the trim around the bottom instead of us having to try and paint to match the 27 and MGD decals. Or does the artwork colored to match a readily available pa ...
  Topic: 3 AMIGOS DECALS..NEW! #24 AXALTA 2023 CHROMALUSION THROWBACK
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PostForum: Decal Makers Previews   Posted: Sun May 21, 2023 2:35 pm   Subject: Space force?
Any plans to do the Ty dillon space force car?
  Topic: How to remove tape reside and overspray from window plastic?
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PostForum: Nascar Modeling Discussion   Posted: Thu May 04, 2023 9:42 am   Subject: How to remove tape reside and overspray from window plastic?
I be got a touch of paint overspray and some masking tape adhesive on my kit windows. Any advice how to remove either of these? I’m sure any thinner or solvent will cloud the clear plastic
  Topic: Logano 2022 Next Gen
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PostForum: The Showroom   Posted: Sun Apr 30, 2023 4:09 pm   Subject: Logano 2022 Next Gen
All I did was gloss coat the yellow plastic it was molded in. Then applied decals
  Topic: Logano 2022 Next Gen
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PostForum: The Showroom   Posted: Thu Mar 09, 2023 8:20 pm   Subject: Logano 2022 Next Gen
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  Topic: Richard Petty STP 76 Charger not Salvinos
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PostForum: The Showroom   Posted: Thu Mar 09, 2023 8:08 pm   Subject: Richard Petty STP 76 Charger not Salvinos
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  Topic: Gant Skoal Aerocoupe
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PostForum: The Showroom   Posted: Thu Mar 09, 2023 8:00 pm   Subject: Gant Skoal Aerocoupe
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  Topic: 1991 #25 Ken Schrader Kodiak Lumina
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PostForum: The Showroom   Posted: Mon Feb 20, 2023 8:30 am   Subject: 1991 #25 Ken Schrader Kodiak Lumina
I marvel at the stance and how well you get the wheels to be straight and the indent/outdent is perfection. Please post a thread on how you nail that so perfectly
  Topic: Donnie Allison's Hawaiian Tropic Chevelle Laguna
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PostForum: The Showroom   Posted: Wed Jan 18, 2023 8:05 pm   Subject: Wow
When I grow up I hope to nail the stance on my builds like you do. Like the other posts says ….. it looks fast just sitting there….
  Topic: 1976 Pearson Montego Resin Body - Chassis recommendation?
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PostForum: Nascar Tips and Tricks   Posted: Sat Jan 14, 2023 3:22 pm   Subject: 1976 Pearson Montego Resin Body - Chassis recommendation?
I acquire a resin 1976 Montego to do Pearson's car. its smaller and looks to be 1/25 scale vs all my monogram builds that are 1/24. Anybody have ever built this one and can recommend a chassis th ...
  Topic: Lake Speed Wynns Kmart Oldsmobile
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PostForum: The Showroom   Posted: Sat Jan 14, 2023 3:16 pm   Subject: Lake Speed Wynns Kmart Oldsmobile
Not best work.... but this particular build seem to fight me every step of the way but I would not admit defeat thus... its a little crude...... I actually found two of these kits at a yard sale an ...
  Topic: Morgan Shepherd Remington Truck
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PostForum: The Showroom   Posted: Sat Jan 14, 2023 3:08 pm   Subject: Morgan Shepherd Remington Truck
the decal work was almost the end of me

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  Topic: Heavy Metal Slayer Camaro that NASCAR would not allow
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PostForum: The Showroom   Posted: Sat Jan 14, 2023 3:02 pm   Subject: Heavy Metal Slayer Camaro that NASCAR would not allow
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  Topic: Daniel Suarez Mexican Coke Heritage
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PostForum: The Showroom   Posted: Sat Jan 14, 2023 2:55 pm   Subject: Daniel Suarez Mexican Coke Heritage
repurpose die cast, pattos place and home brew decals

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  Topic: Castrol Supra JTCC
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PostForum: The Showroom   Posted: Sat Jan 14, 2023 2:45 pm   Subject: Castrol Supra JTCC
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  Topic: Dale Jr Next Gen AC Delco
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PostForum: The Showroom   Posted: Sat Jan 14, 2023 2:37 pm   Subject: Dale Jr Next Gen AC Delco
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  Topic: Ricky Stenhouse NOS Next Gen Fantasy
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PostForum: The Showroom   Posted: Sat Jan 14, 2023 2:34 pm   Subject: Ricky Stenhouse NOS Next Gen Fantasy
I thought the 2022 livery was boring so I added my own spin. let me know what you think

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  Topic: Ron Fellows Go Daddy Dale Jr Xfinity Rain Race
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PostForum: The Showroom   Posted: Sat Jan 14, 2023 2:31 pm   Subject: Ron Fellows Go Daddy Dale Jr Xfinity Rain Race
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  Topic: Daniel Suarez Coke
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PostForum: The Showroom   Posted: Sat Jan 14, 2023 2:21 pm   Subject: Daniel Suarez Coke
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  Topic: Daniel Suarez Commscope
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PostForum: The Showroom   Posted: Sat Jan 14, 2023 2:18 pm   Subject: Daniel Suarez Commscope
Hands down my favorite livery of 2022. Thanks Salvinos for making this one!!!!!!!!

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  Topic: 2022 #43 Erik Jones USAF Camaro ZL1
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PostForum: The Showroom   Posted: Sat Nov 12, 2022 1:18 pm   Subject: 2022 #43 Erik Jones USAF Camaro ZL1
What tape do you use to mask decals ? masking decals scares me!

Also did you flat coat the whole body after the body decals were applied? I sprayed mine tamiya drab but the rivets and black h ...
  Topic: 2022 #43 Erik Jones USAF Camaro ZL1
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PostForum: The Showroom   Posted: Tue Nov 01, 2022 2:33 pm   Subject: Nice
I’m trying to do this same build. I got decal set from 3 amigos as well

Would you mind sharing how you did the windows between B and C pillar. ? My set from 3a did not have any of those windo ...
  Topic: Bill Elliott Thunderbird
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PostForum: The Showroom   Posted: Fri Oct 28, 2022 7:16 am   Subject: Bill Elliott Thunderbird
the build is phenomenal. Would you mind sharing details on how you "weather" the tire?
  Topic: 1995 Rick Hendrick Budweiser truck
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PostForum: The Showroom   Posted: Fri Oct 28, 2022 7:15 am   Subject: awesome
Would you mind describing how got it on the ground? the stance is fabulous
  Topic: Next Gen Camaro Windows
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PostForum: Nascar Modeling Discussion   Posted: Tue Oct 25, 2022 5:06 am   Subject: same here
I've had kits where windows fit perfectly and I've had some where sanding or warming in hot water and gently bending the front windshield gets and OK fit. side windows are hit or miss. dry fit fir ...
  Topic: Next Gen Camaro Windows
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PostForum: Nascar Modeling Discussion   Posted: Tue Oct 25, 2022 5:06 am   Subject: same here
I've had kits where windows fit perfectly and I've had some where sanding or warming in hot water and gently bending the front windshield gets and OK fit. side windows are hit or miss. dry fit fir ...
  Topic: 1995 Rick Hendrick Budweiser truck
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PostForum: The Showroom   Posted: Mon Oct 10, 2022 5:00 am   Subject: awesome
If you should find onesself in Mooresville, go to Hendrick shops and you can see this very truck
  Topic: Using my Monogram decals.
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PostForum: Nascar Modeling Discussion   Posted: Mon Oct 10, 2022 4:53 am   Subject: ebay
hop on ebay. you can get a set of Kodak slixx cheap that will be much better. HOWEVER, make sure you put two light coats of clear coat on the slixx before putting in water cut out as close to de ...
  Topic: Has anyone ever had dealings with Reliable Resins?
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PostForum: Nascar Modeling Discussion   Posted: Wed Oct 05, 2022 9:07 am   Subject: Has anyone ever had dealings with Reliable Resins?
Looks like they have nice stuff so I placed and paid for an order months ago (83 bucks worth of stuff) no parts, no refund and no response to emails
  Topic: 1992 #17 Western Auto Lumina
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PostForum: The Showroom   Posted: Sun Aug 07, 2022 3:24 pm   Subject: 1992 #17 Western Auto Lumina
work of art
  Topic: Suggestions for Charlotte visit
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PostForum: Nascar Modeling Discussion   Posted: Sun Aug 07, 2022 3:20 pm   Subject: charlotte visit
Depends on what you are looking for.

Me personally I like race cars. So the two museums in mooresville were fantastic. Kyle Busch Motorsports had about a late, model, xfnity, truck, cup cars ...
 
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