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Topic: stripping die cast |
Len Woodruff
Replies: 5
Views: 881
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Forum: The Diecast Den Posted: Mon Dec 18, 2023 8:23 am Subject: stripping die cast |
Citri-strip works on DC I have done....safe too
Thanks Dave. I have a C7 Corvette I want to strip. |
Topic: 2K Clear |
Len Woodruff
Replies: 2
Views: 1214
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Forum: Reference Photo's - Paint and Color Matching Posted: Sat Jul 15, 2023 7:10 am Subject: 2K Clear |
Use a mask for the 2K clear. You don't want to breath that stuff.
Also Dupli-Color has a new 1K clear that I have used. I like it with none of the downsides of the 2K. |
Topic: GSL 2023 Championship Salt Lake May 7, 2023 Pics |
Len Woodruff
Replies: 4
Views: 1609
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Forum: Contests and Challenges Posted: Fri Jul 07, 2023 6:04 pm Subject: GSL 2023 Championship Salt Lake May 7, 2023 Pics |
My friend Andy Martin was out there with a model. Pic # 2193
I talked to Andy for a few minutes at GSL. Always enjoy his builds. |
Topic: Fittings for braided lines, sources for lines |
Len Woodruff
Replies: 6
Views: 1925
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Thu Jun 15, 2023 6:56 am Subject: Re: Fittings for braided lines, sources for lines |
Hello, I’m looking to do my first engine and engine compartment in a long time. I’d like to find a source for good braided line fittings and quality scale braided line. I’m doing one of the Salv ... |
Topic: GSL 2023 Championship Salt Lake May 7, 2023 Pics |
Len Woodruff
Replies: 4
Views: 1609
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Forum: Contests and Challenges Posted: Wed May 10, 2023 5:48 pm Subject: GSL 2023 Championship Salt Lake May 7, 2023 Pics |
Thanks for the pics!
Your welcome. |
Topic: GSL 2023 Championship Salt Lake May 7, 2023 Pics |
Len Woodruff
Replies: 4
Views: 1609
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Forum: Contests and Challenges Posted: Mon May 08, 2023 1:11 pm Subject: GSL 2023 Championship Salt Lake May 7, 2023 Pics |
Here is a link to the pics I took at GSL 2023
https://public.fotki.com/retabeth/gsl-championship-2023/ |
Topic: 1964 Bill Stroppe Mercury Stock Car |
Len Woodruff
Replies: 10
Views: 3420
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Wed May 03, 2023 3:34 pm Subject: 1964 Bill Stroppe Mercury Stock Car |
Thanks everyone for your kind words. |
Topic: 1964 Bill Stroppe Mercury Stock Car |
Len Woodruff
Replies: 10
Views: 3420
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Mon May 01, 2023 1:29 pm Subject: 1964 Bill Stroppe Mercury Stock Car |
Very nice. I have plans to build a 64 Merc as well. I will be referring back to your build for reference. Looks like you used the AMT 61 Starliner chassis? Thanks for sharing.
The 60 Starliner chas ... |
Topic: 1964 Bill Stroppe Mercury Stock Car |
Len Woodruff
Replies: 10
Views: 3420
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Mon May 01, 2023 12:14 pm Subject: 1964 Bill Stroppe Mercury Stock Car |
Here is a link to my Bill Stroppe Mercury Stock Car finished Pics.
https://public.fotki.com/retabeth/1964-stroppe-mercur/ |
Topic: Paint removal |
Len Woodruff
Replies: 5
Views: 3829
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Forum: The Fab Shop Posted: Mon Nov 07, 2022 7:33 am Subject: Paint removal |
The general rule is Purple Power for Enamel and primers.
91% alcohol for lacquers & urethane.
If it doesn't come off in one try the other.
BTW 70% alcohol doesn't work. Must be 91% |
Topic: Tie raps |
Len Woodruff
Replies: 4
Views: 2677
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Forum: Nascar Tips and Tricks Posted: Mon Sep 26, 2022 6:40 am Subject: Tie raps |
I used un-waxed dental floss. Then use a sharpie to color it black. |
Topic: Bill Stoppe Interior color 64 Merc |
Len Woodruff
Replies: 1
Views: 2017
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Forum: Darkside Racers Corner 1948 - 1972 Posted: Wed Aug 10, 2022 8:17 pm Subject: Re: Bill Stoppe Interior color 64 Merc |
Anybody here tell the color for the interior of the Stoppe Nascar Mercs? I think Champagne Gold but not sure. Friend is doing a real car
I used Tamiya Titanium. It is in spray cans and for touch up ... |
Topic: Paint removal |
Len Woodruff
Replies: 5
Views: 3573
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Forum: Nascar Tips and Tricks Posted: Fri Aug 05, 2022 2:26 pm Subject: Paint removal |
If it is Lacquer or Urethane you will need 91% alcohol.
If it is Enamel & most primers you will need Purple Power/ Castrol Super clean. |
Topic: chrom wheels |
Len Woodruff
Replies: 8
Views: 4466
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Forum: The Fab Shop Posted: Thu Aug 04, 2022 8:43 pm Subject: chrom wheels |
I think he means 5 hole or 9 hole style. |
Topic: ACME Southern Nationals Nov 6, 2021 |
Len Woodruff
Replies: 2
Views: 3711
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Forum: Contests and Challenges Posted: Mon Nov 08, 2021 1:44 pm Subject: ACME Southern Nationals Nov 6, 2021 |
Some very nice builds in there.........
Your right. A lot of very high quality builds. |
Topic: ACME Southern Nationals Nov 6, 2021 |
Len Woodruff
Replies: 2
Views: 3711
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Forum: Contests and Challenges Posted: Mon Nov 08, 2021 11:17 am Subject: ACME Southern Nationals Nov 6, 2021 |
https://public.fotki.com/retabeth/acme-southern-natio/ |
Topic: 1966-67 Fairlane questions |
Len Woodruff
Replies: 41
Views: 24446
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Forum: Darkside Racers Corner 1948 - 1972 Posted: Wed Oct 06, 2021 9:17 am Subject: 1966-67 Fairlane questions |
Did I hear something happened to the beautiful #6 64 Galaxie you finished awhile back?
Hurricane Harvey happened to it. Luckily I had a LOT of stated value insurance.
Wow. Thanks for the update. ... |
Topic: 1966-67 Fairlane questions |
Len Woodruff
Replies: 41
Views: 24446
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Forum: Darkside Racers Corner 1948 - 1972 Posted: Wed Oct 06, 2021 8:39 am Subject: 1966-67 Fairlane questions |
Did I hear something happened to the beautiful #6 64 Galaxie you finished awhile back?
Hurricane Harvey happened to it. Luckily I had a LOT of stated value insurance.
Wow. Thanks for the update. ... |
Topic: 1966-67 Fairlane questions |
Len Woodruff
Replies: 41
Views: 24446
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Forum: Darkside Racers Corner 1948 - 1972 Posted: Wed Oct 06, 2021 7:27 am Subject: 1966-67 Fairlane questions |
Did I hear something happened to the beautiful #6 64 Galaxie you finished awhile back? |
Topic: 1966-67 Fairlane questions |
Len Woodruff
Replies: 41
Views: 24446
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Forum: Darkside Racers Corner 1948 - 1972 Posted: Thu Sep 30, 2021 7:07 am Subject: 1966-67 Fairlane questions |
Looking forward to answers on this. |
Topic: Stroppe Mercury white |
Len Woodruff
Replies: 1
Views: 2997
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Forum: Nascar Tips and Tricks Posted: Sun Sep 26, 2021 6:54 am Subject: Stroppe Mercury white |
Most people say they used a bright white. But I used Wimbledon White because I liked the contrast to Poppy Red & Guardsman Blue. |
Topic: 2019 C7R Corvette Build |
Len Woodruff
Replies: 13
Views: 12128
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Forum: Road Racers, Drag Racers, Open Wheels, Modifieds, Late Models, ect Posted: Tue Sep 21, 2021 3:54 pm Subject: 2019 C7R Corvette Build |
Thanks guys. |
Topic: 2019 C7R Corvette Build |
Len Woodruff
Replies: 13
Views: 12128
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Forum: Road Racers, Drag Racers, Open Wheels, Modifieds, Late Models, ect Posted: Mon Sep 20, 2021 12:51 pm Subject: 2019 C7R Corvette Build |
Len... beautiful build!
Thank you |
Topic: 2019 C7R Corvette Build |
Len Woodruff
Replies: 13
Views: 12128
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Forum: Road Racers, Drag Racers, Open Wheels, Modifieds, Late Models, ect Posted: Wed Aug 18, 2021 8:30 pm Subject: 2019 C7R Corvette Build |
"lowered the wheels.....040"
Can you explain your technique for doing that ?
Thanks for the question. Here are the build pics that show how I lowered the car.
https://public.fot ... |
Topic: Early AA/GD |
Len Woodruff
Replies: 6
Views: 5795
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Forum: Road Racers, Drag Racers, Open Wheels, Modifieds, Late Models, ect Posted: Sun Aug 08, 2021 7:30 am Subject: Early AA/GD |
Nice |
Topic: HAMS 2021 Model Car Show Houston |
Len Woodruff
Replies: 1
Views: 4183
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Forum: Contests and Challenges Posted: Mon Jul 26, 2021 8:10 am Subject: HAMS 2021 Model Car Show Houston |
https://public.fotki.com/retabeth/hams-2021/ |
Topic: Stroppe Colors |
Len Woodruff
Replies: 9
Views: 8945
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Forum: Darkside Racers Corner 1948 - 1972 Posted: Wed Jul 21, 2021 8:30 pm Subject: Stroppe Colors |
I seem to recall doing some research and varifying that the Mercury colors were exactly the same as Ford Poppy Red and Guardsman Blue,
Great looking Merc Len!
Thanks Bill. |
Topic: Stroppe Colors |
Len Woodruff
Replies: 9
Views: 8945
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Forum: Darkside Racers Corner 1948 - 1972 Posted: Wed Jul 21, 2021 6:51 am Subject: Stroppe Colors |
I thought the Poppy Red and Guardsman Blue looked better to me. This is a model of the restored (replica) that is running in the historic races.
https://images15.fotki.com/v1669/photos/9/219739/1 ... |
Topic: Textured interior panels ? |
Len Woodruff
Replies: 13
Views: 12909
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Forum: Darkside Racers Corner 1948 - 1972 Posted: Sat Jun 26, 2021 6:43 am Subject: Textured interior panels ? |
Gofer has some light textured decals that replicate the textured aluminum that they used for door panels in the 60's. |
Topic: Moebius, 1966 F-100 |
Len Woodruff
Replies: 16
Views: 11998
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Forum: The Fab Shop Posted: Wed Jun 23, 2021 6:34 am Subject: Moebius, 1966 F-100 |
Love the fading and the subtle rusting around the roof. |
Topic: Heartland Model Car Nationals Kansas City Pics |
Len Woodruff
Replies: 2
Views: 4188
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Forum: Contests and Challenges Posted: Tue Jun 15, 2021 8:24 am Subject: Re: Thank you |
Thanks for posting the pics. I was there and had a great time! Many cool models.
Tb
Your welcome Tom. |
Topic: Heartland Model Car Nationals Kansas City Pics |
Len Woodruff
Replies: 2
Views: 4188
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Forum: Contests and Challenges Posted: Tue Jun 15, 2021 6:54 am Subject: Heartland Model Car Nationals Kansas City Pics |
https://public.fotki.com/retabeth/heartland-2021-mode/ |
Topic: Removing pre printed graphics |
Len Woodruff
Replies: 17
Views: 12522
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Tue May 25, 2021 6:40 am Subject: Removing pre printed graphics |
How do you guys get alcohol to work? I've never had any luck with it, even when soaked overnight.
Make sure you are using 91%. 70% won't work. The 91% is harder to find but will do the job. |
Topic: Anyone tried using UV-cure adhesives? |
Len Woodruff
Replies: 9
Views: 8559
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Forum: Nascar Tips and Tricks Posted: Tue Jan 19, 2021 8:02 am Subject: Anyone tried using UV-cure adhesives? |
I like to hear too.
Like so many I am sure the are better/wrose uses for each of the glue types when building model cars.
I do always use the Kicker for the CA glues. |
Topic: AMT 1963 Ford Galaxie |
Len Woodruff
Replies: 7
Views: 7915
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Forum: Darkside Racers Corner 1948 - 1972 Posted: Sat Oct 17, 2020 8:28 am Subject: AMT 1963 Ford Galaxie |
What are the differences between this and the previous releases?
I would guess new decals and pad printed tires? |
Topic: 2019 C7R Corvette Build |
Len Woodruff
Replies: 13
Views: 12128
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Forum: Road Racers, Drag Racers, Open Wheels, Modifieds, Late Models, ect Posted: Sun Oct 04, 2020 8:31 am Subject: 2019 C7R Corvette Build |
Great info - Thanks!!
Welcome. Hope to see your build too. |
Topic: 2019 C7R Corvette Build |
Len Woodruff
Replies: 13
Views: 12128
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Forum: Road Racers, Drag Racers, Open Wheels, Modifieds, Late Models, ect Posted: Fri Oct 02, 2020 9:45 am Subject: 2019 C7R Corvette Build |
Len,
Any particular areas that gave you problems?
I have this same combo of kit and parts, and really appreciate the build photos!
Thanks, Joe
The resin parts took more time to fit than ... |
Topic: 2019 C7R Corvette Build |
Len Woodruff
Replies: 13
Views: 12128
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Forum: Road Racers, Drag Racers, Open Wheels, Modifieds, Late Models, ect Posted: Wed Sep 30, 2020 3:23 pm Subject: 2019 C7R Corvette Build |
Nice project Len.
Thanks. |
Topic: 2019 C7R Corvette Build |
Len Woodruff
Replies: 13
Views: 12128
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Forum: Road Racers, Drag Racers, Open Wheels, Modifieds, Late Models, ect Posted: Wed Sep 30, 2020 8:23 am Subject: 2019 C7R Corvette Build |
https://public.fotki.com/retabeth/corvette-2019-c7r-build/ |
Topic: Current Resin truck body |
Len Woodruff
Replies: 5
Views: 5758
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Thu Aug 20, 2020 9:41 am Subject: Current Resin truck body |
I read on Facebook he made a resin copy from a diecast of the cowl forward to get the correct year for the truck. Then hand fabricated the rest of the body with sheet plastic. |
Topic: 1/12 Ken Miles Ford GT40 Daytona 24 hr winner |
Len Woodruff
Replies: 11
Views: 13658
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Forum: Road Racers, Drag Racers, Open Wheels, Modifieds, Late Models, ect Posted: Tue Aug 11, 2020 7:27 am Subject: 1/12 Ken Miles Ford GT40 Daytona 24 hr winner |
Thanks for posting. I need to get mine out now and get to work on it. |
Topic: Dr Krafts 64 Galaxie |
Len Woodruff
Replies: 9
Views: 10580
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Forum: Darkside Racers Corner 1948 - 1972 Posted: Sun Feb 23, 2020 8:14 pm Subject: Dr Krafts 64 Galaxie |
Dc's 68 car is in primer now. He also has a H/M Mustang after that
Wow. That would be nice to see. Does he post anywhere now? |
Topic: Dr Krafts 64 Galaxie |
Len Woodruff
Replies: 9
Views: 10580
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Forum: Darkside Racers Corner 1948 - 1972 Posted: Sat Feb 22, 2020 11:47 am Subject: Dr Krafts 64 Galaxie |
Amazing build. Thanks for the link.
Seems like this was done several years ago.
I remember him saying he had a 68 Torino to build next. Wonder if he has started that one yet? |
Topic: H-M '64 Ford Fairlane |
Len Woodruff
Replies: 20
Views: 25213
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Forum: Road Racers, Drag Racers, Open Wheels, Modifieds, Late Models, ect Posted: Tue Jun 18, 2019 7:10 am Subject: H-M '64 Ford Fairlane |
Nice |
Topic: Painting over yellow or red |
Len Woodruff
Replies: 10
Views: 11169
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Sun May 26, 2019 2:33 pm Subject: Painting over yellow or red |
Everyone says silver will block those plastic colors. |
Topic: Falcon Funny car fuel tank |
Len Woodruff
Replies: 6
Views: 9838
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Forum: Road Racers, Drag Racers, Open Wheels, Modifieds, Late Models, ect Posted: Mon May 20, 2019 1:11 pm Subject: Falcon Funny car fuel tank |
They used mechanical pumps mounted to the front of the engine so they needed the fuel source close to the pump. |
Topic: Where can I get the latest edition of Model Car Directory by |
Len Woodruff
Replies: 2
Views: 5168
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Tue Mar 12, 2019 11:06 am Subject: Where can I get the latest edition of Model Car Directory by |
https://www.modelroundup.com/product-p/dir-7th.htm
Thanks for the help. |
Topic: Where can I get the latest edition of Model Car Directory by |
Len Woodruff
Replies: 2
Views: 5168
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Tue Mar 12, 2019 9:08 am Subject: Where can I get the latest edition of Model Car Directory by |
Where can I get the latest edition of Model Car Directory by Bill Coulter |
Topic: Gentlemen... start your Monte's! |
Len Woodruff
Replies: 95
Views: 75445
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Forum: Nascar Tips and Tricks Posted: Tue Feb 12, 2019 10:05 pm Subject: Gentlemen... start your Monte's! |
Thanks for these updates. I will be following this closely. |
Topic: Got my Salvinos group Monte today Now with 100% more pics! |
Len Woodruff
Replies: 106
Views: 82493
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Forum: Grayside Racers Corner 1973 - 1989 Posted: Tue Jan 29, 2019 7:55 pm Subject: Re: Got my Salvinos group Monte today Now with 100% more pic |
If you are one who gets yours and it doesn't have the 1977 grille set, the Revell unit is an easy swap.
It's my understanding that only some of this run has both grille sets. Looking at the bumper ... |
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