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  Topic: New Salvinos stuff....
Mark C.

Replies: 28
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PostForum: Nascar Modeling Discussion   Posted: Wed Jan 24, 2024 10:04 am   Subject: New Salvinos stuff....
Good news that they are continuing with the vintage NASCAR stuff. I wasn't super happy with the Olds that they did first, not happy at all with the '73-'77 vintage Monte Carlo, but I've found the Cha ...
  Topic: Comments on Salvino's Roadrunner kit...
Mark C.

Replies: 25
Views: 7997

PostForum: Grayside Racers Corner 1973 - 1989   Posted: Fri Nov 24, 2023 8:57 am   Subject: Comments on Salvino's Roadrunner kit...
While these criticisms are definitely on point for the Monte Carlo, and to some extent the Cutlass, I think the Satellite/Roadrunner and Charger bodies are not bad - not perfect but reasonably good re ...
  Topic: Fairlane 1970
Mark C.

Replies: 33
Views: 23449

PostForum: Darkside Racers Corner 1948 - 1972   Posted: Fri Nov 24, 2023 8:43 am   Subject: Fairlane 1970


Here it is:

https://i.imgur.com/lu6OlAP.png
  Topic: Fairlane 1970
Mark C.

Replies: 33
Views: 23449

PostForum: Darkside Racers Corner 1948 - 1972   Posted: Fri Oct 13, 2023 4:33 am   Subject: Fairlane 1970
This one didn't show up in Tom's post above (there was an extra "img" in the code):


https://media.fotki.com/2v2ekTLfdxvk5f.jpg
  Topic: Don Gregory Jegs Camaro
Mark C.

Replies: 6
Views: 2802

PostForum: The Showroom   Posted: Thu Feb 09, 2023 5:41 pm   Subject: Don Gregory Jegs Camaro
That is so cool! I've been wanting to do the same trick using available kits to do the Dick Trickle Mustang one of these days.

For fun, here's the MPC Super Stocker kit I built as a kid in the 197 ...
  Topic: Comments on Salvino's Roadrunner kit...
Mark C.

Replies: 25
Views: 7997

PostForum: Grayside Racers Corner 1973 - 1989   Posted: Wed Feb 08, 2023 12:38 am   Subject: Comments on Salvino's Roadrunner kit...
Appreciate the heads-up on that. I haven't purchased a modified kit as they have been limited production and priced higher than other similar kits, plus I don't really have a connection to modern mod ...
  Topic: Comments on Salvino's Roadrunner kit...
Mark C.

Replies: 25
Views: 7997

PostForum: Grayside Racers Corner 1973 - 1989   Posted: Tue Feb 07, 2023 9:48 am   Subject: Comments on Salvino's Roadrunner kit...
My 2¢ is that it really depends upon what you want out of the hobby. Some of us strive for an exact, 100% correct replica of the real item, and are willing to do what it takes to get there. Some of ...
  Topic: great news from Salvino's
Mark C.

Replies: 49
Views: 11834

PostForum: Nascar Modeling Discussion   Posted: Fri Jan 20, 2023 10:09 am   Subject: great news from Salvino's
I'm not a fan of limited production to create competition among buyers (and fuel the re-sale market), but it's up to them how they want to run their business. I refuse to pay a fortune buying from a ...
  Topic: great news from Salvino's
Mark C.

Replies: 49
Views: 11834

PostForum: Nascar Modeling Discussion   Posted: Thu Jan 19, 2023 1:11 am   Subject: great news from Salvino's
I'm not a fan of limited production to create competition among buyers (and fuel the re-sale market), but it's up to them how they want to run their business. I refuse to pay a fortune buying from a ...
  Topic: Decal options for the Salvinos Mopars?
Mark C.

Replies: 7
Views: 2765

PostForum: Darkside Racers Corner 1948 - 1972   Posted: Mon Jan 16, 2023 4:08 pm   Subject: Decal options for the Salvinos Mopars?
One more question:
Has anybody ever done decals for the Winston show car that was built by the Pettys back then? I've wanted to do this one for awhile.

https://i.imgur.com/bw74eWw.png

https:// ...
  Topic: Decal options for the Salvinos Mopars?
Mark C.

Replies: 7
Views: 2765

PostForum: Darkside Racers Corner 1948 - 1972   Posted: Sun Jan 15, 2023 12:11 am   Subject: Decal options for the Salvinos Mopars?
I think powerslide is doing the Fred Lorenzen sheet in February.
also the AJ Foyt CV sheet.


Ron

I'll keep a lookout for it. Thanks!
  Topic: Decal options for the Salvinos Mopars?
Mark C.

Replies: 7
Views: 2765

PostForum: Darkside Racers Corner 1948 - 1972   Posted: Fri Jan 13, 2023 3:42 pm   Subject: Decal options for the Salvinos Mopars?
I have a few.......some are different than those offered by others

7101 ‘71 Baker Charger STP #11 WHITE NUMBERS
7205 '71 Baker Charger #11 white (like MPC)_
7206 '72 Baker Charger STP #11 BLUE ...
  Topic: Decal options for the Salvinos Mopars?
Mark C.

Replies: 7
Views: 2765

PostForum: Darkside Racers Corner 1948 - 1972   Posted: Fri Jan 13, 2023 3:36 pm   Subject: Decal options for the Salvinos Mopars?
The Lorenzen STP #99 was one of Yesterday's earliest sheets, pretty hard to find now.

https://i.imgur.com/fzYZp70.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/bCFJfIR.jpg

Thanks for that. Hopefully this sheet wi ...
  Topic: Decal options for the Salvinos Mopars?
Mark C.

Replies: 7
Views: 2765

PostForum: Darkside Racers Corner 1948 - 1972   Posted: Fri Jan 13, 2023 10:08 am   Subject: Decal options for the Salvinos Mopars?
Now that there are both Dodge and Plymouth versions of both the '71 and '72 Mopars, and '73/4 Chargers, I'm wondering what decals are out there to do different versions (other than the ones kitted).
...
  Topic: Cotton Owens 71 Plymouth-Color Match?
Mark C.

Replies: 5
Views: 3130

PostForum: Darkside Racers Corner 1948 - 1972   Posted: Fri Jan 13, 2023 9:30 am   Subject: Cotton Owens 71 Plymouth-Color Match?
By the way, there are some great pics of this car on the Cotton Owens Garage site:

https://www.cottonowens.com/photos/photos1971-74.php
  Topic: 57 Petty Olds
Mark C.

Replies: 16
Views: 5541

PostForum: Darkside Racers Corner 1948 - 1972   Posted: Tue Dec 06, 2022 10:08 am   Subject: 57 Petty Olds
Understood. I just thought that actual measurement would confirm which one was correct in dimension, over and above the reputation of the Modelhaus (which I agree is very good).

For my purposes, h ...
  Topic: 57 Petty Olds
Mark C.

Replies: 16
Views: 5541

PostForum: Darkside Racers Corner 1948 - 1972   Posted: Mon Dec 05, 2022 2:48 am   Subject: 57 Petty Olds
I'm a bit wary of the MCW resin kits. I bought a 1956 Dodge from them and it seems like it's 1/26 scale - or even less.

https://mcwfinishes.com/shop/ols/products/1956-dodge-royal-lancer-2dr-ht

I ...
  Topic: Bobby Allison !972 Monte Carlo
Mark C.

Replies: 6
Views: 4339

PostForum: Darkside Racers Corner 1948 - 1972   Posted: Sat Sep 24, 2022 12:27 am   Subject: Bobby Allison !972 Monte Carlo
Here it is:

https://i.imgur.com/xGSfw5E.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/0ROEief.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/AGeIROa.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/xXYIzAG.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/QGW6Mtm.jpg
  Topic: Junior johnson
Mark C.

Replies: 6
Views: 4860

PostForum: Darkside Racers Corner 1948 - 1972   Posted: Fri Jun 10, 2022 12:29 pm   Subject: Junior johnson
A few more shots from another video (https://i.imgur.com/MtCL8Hq.png

https://i.imgur.com/K5bIQhj.png

https://i.imgur.com/2KFPQaZ.png

https://i.imgur.com/YGMnl45.png

https://i.imgur.com/56x ...
  Topic: Junior johnson
Mark C.

Replies: 6
Views: 4860

PostForum: Darkside Racers Corner 1948 - 1972   Posted: Fri Jun 10, 2022 8:57 am   Subject: Junior johnson
From the 1960 Daytona 500 video (https://i.imgur.com/6p84AJE.png

Taking colour changes into the film into consideration, plus that fluorescents tend not to be picked up as well on film as they woul ...
  Topic: 1986 Richard Petty #43 STP Pontiac Grand Prix 2+2
Mark C.

Replies: 10
Views: 8357

PostForum: The Showroom   Posted: Wed Sep 22, 2021 1:09 pm   Subject: 1986 Richard Petty #43 STP Pontiac Grand Prix 2+2
Love it! Nice job on the build!
  Topic: Lorenzen 64 Ford
Mark C.

Replies: 19
Views: 13054

PostForum: Darkside Racers Corner 1948 - 1972   Posted: Wed Sep 22, 2021 1:07 pm   Subject: Lorenzen 64 Ford
Agreed, but I won't cut off my nose to spite my face. For example, I will sometimes browse facebook marketplace to see what old cars are for sale in my area, but I will not participate in facebook gr ...
  Topic: Lorenzen 64 Ford
Mark C.

Replies: 19
Views: 13054

PostForum: Darkside Racers Corner 1948 - 1972   Posted: Tue Sep 21, 2021 10:47 am   Subject: Lorenzen 64 Ford
FB and all of social media is a cancer on the body politic. Best if all would avoid it.

Agreed. I avoid it whenever possible. IMHO whatever good may have come of it is far outweighed by the cost ...
  Topic: Model King "scrambled #s)
Mark C.

Replies: 9
Views: 8790

PostForum: Darkside Racers Corner 1948 - 1972   Posted: Tue Sep 21, 2021 10:41 am   Subject: Model King "scrambled #s)
Welcome back Billy!

If you ever get some free time away from building (lol), I'd love to see some pics of your favourite builds.

This from somebody who hasn't built in quite a while, but plans t ...
  Topic: Salvino's 1972 Richard Petty Dodge Charger.
Mark C.

Replies: 5
Views: 6030

PostForum: Darkside Racers Corner 1948 - 1972   Posted: Fri Sep 03, 2021 7:41 am   Subject: Salvino's 1972 Richard Petty Dodge Charger.
I took a picture with my phone. How do I post it?

Upload them to a hosting site like imgur (https://imgur.com/), then copy the URL of the uploaded pic and post it here, by clicking the Img button, ...
  Topic: '71 Plymouth
Mark C.

Replies: 10
Views: 8874

PostForum: Darkside Racers Corner 1948 - 1972   Posted: Fri Sep 03, 2021 7:39 am   Subject: '71 Plymouth
If you can wait SalvinosJR is coming out with a RoadRunner early next year.

If anyone on here is in their club, or is in a position where any of those guys will listen to them PLEASE make sure they ...
  Topic: Petty 71-72 color questions
Mark C.

Replies: 17
Views: 14984

PostForum: Darkside Racers Corner 1948 - 1972   Posted: Thu Jun 10, 2021 11:53 pm   Subject: Petty 71-72 color questions
Thanks for the info, Tom!
  Topic: Petty 71-72 color questions
Mark C.

Replies: 17
Views: 14984

PostForum: Darkside Racers Corner 1948 - 1972   Posted: Fri Jun 04, 2021 9:50 am   Subject: Petty 71-72 color questions
On the topic of the day-glo red (sorry for the slight derail), I assume the #11 Charger in its STP colours was painted day-glo as well? It seems to come off the same as the red on the Petty car in th ...
  Topic: 71/72 Baker #11 Charger
Mark C.

Replies: 5
Views: 6741

PostForum: Darkside Racers Corner 1948 - 1972   Posted: Fri Jun 04, 2021 9:43 am   Subject: 71/72 Baker #11 Charger
The only race the #11 STP Dodge won in 1972 was the World 600, where the white numbers were used. Based on that victory, that's arguably the definitive version of the car.

Here's a photo album tak ...
  Topic: Petty 71-72 color questions
Mark C.

Replies: 17
Views: 14984

PostForum: Darkside Racers Corner 1948 - 1972   Posted: Fri Jun 04, 2021 9:38 am   Subject: Petty 71-72 color questions
I only recall seeing one or two pics that show the day-glo red as bright as it should be, and IIRC they were taken on bright sunny days. I'm imagining that shutter speed, F-stop setting and even film ...
  Topic: Petty 71-72 color questions
Mark C.

Replies: 17
Views: 14984

PostForum: Darkside Racers Corner 1948 - 1972   Posted: Fri Jun 04, 2021 4:09 am   Subject: Petty 71-72 color questions
Nashville 420 Aug 26 1972

https://live.staticflickr.com/1188/1030612395_dcd3d45993.jpghttps://live.staticflickr.com/1005/1030603491_3c31952300.jpg[url=https://flic.kr/p/2z57vH]Nashville043 by [url= ...
  Topic: Petty 71-72 color questions
Mark C.

Replies: 17
Views: 14984

PostForum: Darkside Racers Corner 1948 - 1972   Posted: Fri Jun 04, 2021 4:00 am   Subject: Petty 71-72 color questions
From the Martinsville Sep 24 1972 race:

https://live.staticflickr.com/2170/1535042851_6bb3b78dc0_z.jpghttps://live.staticflickr.com/2173/1535050891_3825ace179_z.jpghttps://live.staticflickr.com/213 ...
  Topic: Petty 71-72 color questions
Mark C.

Replies: 17
Views: 14984

PostForum: Darkside Racers Corner 1948 - 1972   Posted: Fri Jun 04, 2021 3:49 am   Subject: Petty 71-72 color questions
To further muddy the topic, the National 500 pics from October 8, 1972 show wheels which appear to be the lighter "Petty blue" that the body is painted.

https://live.staticflickr.com/2191 ...
  Topic: Petty 71-72 color questions
Mark C.

Replies: 17
Views: 14984

PostForum: Darkside Racers Corner 1948 - 1972   Posted: Fri Jun 04, 2021 3:35 am   Subject: Petty 71-72 color questions
In the Baker Charger thread in this forum, there was a link to this album:
https://live.staticflickr.com/2571/4311598161_9a896ac56e_z.jpghttps://live.staticflickr.com/4070/4312332798_093c6aa68a_z.jpg ...
  Topic: Salvino's '71-'72 Chargers first impression
Mark C.

Replies: 32
Views: 21699

PostForum: Darkside Racers Corner 1948 - 1972   Posted: Wed May 19, 2021 10:47 pm   Subject: Salvino's '71-'72 Chargers first impression
Should be doable, though it's not completely flat (the hood has a slightly convex shape and there is a styling ridge up the middle of it).

http://oldcarbrochures.org/United%20States/Dodge/1971_Do ...
  Topic: James Hylton Pop Cola Cyclone
Mark C.

Replies: 21
Views: 13282

PostForum: The Showroom   Posted: Sat May 15, 2021 1:04 pm   Subject: James Hylton Pop Cola Cyclone
A sticky with brush painting tips etc....



Thanks! I hadn't seen that before. I will give it a read!
  Topic: James Hylton Pop Cola Cyclone
Mark C.

Replies: 21
Views: 13282

PostForum: The Showroom   Posted: Sat May 15, 2021 12:01 pm   Subject: James Hylton Pop Cola Cyclone
Wow! Amazing job!

I'd love to hear more about your brush painting method, because the paint finish looks great. Brush painting would solve a lot of my painting issues when the weather is bad as I ...
  Topic: Salvino's '71-'72 Chargers first impression
Mark C.

Replies: 32
Views: 21699

PostForum: Darkside Racers Corner 1948 - 1972   Posted: Fri May 14, 2021 3:16 pm   Subject: Salvino's '71-'72 Chargers first impression
Thanks for posting the pics, Tom! Both look great!

I have a couple of '73s on the way and a '71 as well. Looking forward to them!
  Topic: short track hubs vs cup car hubs why are they different?
Mark C.

Replies: 3
Views: 4241

PostForum: Nascar Modeling Discussion   Posted: Sat May 08, 2021 2:11 pm   Subject: short track hubs vs cup car hubs why are they different?
I can't say definitively, but weren't the "wide five" configurations based on heavy duty truck hubs, that could be bought reasonably by the local short tracker?

As for NASCAR, I'm not sur ...
  Topic: Salvino's '71-'72 Chargers first impression
Mark C.

Replies: 32
Views: 21699

PostForum: Darkside Racers Corner 1948 - 1972   Posted: Fri May 07, 2021 11:47 pm   Subject: Salvino's '71-'72 Chargers first impression
To post pics, I usually upload them to imgur (free photo hosting site) at this link: https://imgur.com/upload

You can upload your photos by dragging them to the box labeled "drop images here& ...
  Topic: Salvino's '71-'72 Chargers first impression
Mark C.

Replies: 32
Views: 21699

PostForum: Darkside Racers Corner 1948 - 1972   Posted: Fri May 07, 2021 2:55 pm   Subject: Salvino's '71-'72 Chargers first impression
Thanks guys, I had looked around but not in the right forums. I've seen the '73/4 now and am now comfortable with ordering both that and the new '71/2.
  Topic: Salvino's '71-'72 Chargers first impression
Mark C.

Replies: 32
Views: 21699

PostForum: Darkside Racers Corner 1948 - 1972   Posted: Fri May 07, 2021 12:07 am   Subject: Salvino's '71-'72 Chargers first impression
Good stuff! Would love to see pics if possible. Same with the '73-'74 as I haven't seen it yet either.
  Topic: Jerry Sims
Mark C.

Replies: 11
Views: 14729

PostForum: Darkside Racers Corner 1948 - 1972   Posted: Tue Apr 02, 2019 3:54 pm   Subject: Jerry Sims
Yes, RIP Luke '57...

...greatly missed and not forgotten...

I miss the old board as well. Jerry's contributions were always among my favourites.
  Topic: 1978 Season Buicks
Mark C.

Replies: 24
Views: 30138

PostForum: Grayside Racers Corner 1973 - 1989   Posted: Mon Mar 18, 2019 5:39 am   Subject: 1978 Season Buicks
Very nice! Will have to get one of those too! Very Happy
  Topic: 1978 Season Buicks
Mark C.

Replies: 24
Views: 30138

PostForum: Grayside Racers Corner 1973 - 1989   Posted: Fri Mar 15, 2019 12:22 pm   Subject: 1978 Season Buicks
Love the '73 GS. I'd be interested in one of each, I think.

Then all I'd need is a '73 Lemans/GTO to fill my '73 A-body collection (I have a '73 Cutlass promo, a '73 Chevelle from Missing link alr ...
  Topic: New Kit from Salvino
Mark C.

Replies: 47
Views: 34911

PostForum: Grayside Racers Corner 1973 - 1989   Posted: Fri Feb 22, 2019 6:13 pm   Subject: New Kit from Salvino
Yeah, I know what you mean. To be truthful, I never much cared for them when they were new, though looking back there's a little nostalgia but I still will never like them as much as the sixties/earl ...
  Topic: Salvino kits with both headlight panels only one bumper
Mark C.

Replies: 29
Views: 24458

PostForum: Grayside Racers Corner 1973 - 1989   Posted: Fri Feb 22, 2019 5:21 pm   Subject: Salvino kits with both headlight panels only one bumper
That sounds awesome, actually! I will have to purchase one of these kits afterall...

Thanks for the info!
  Topic: New Kit from Salvino
Mark C.

Replies: 47
Views: 34911

PostForum: Grayside Racers Corner 1973 - 1989   Posted: Fri Feb 22, 2019 5:18 pm   Subject: New Kit from Salvino
Yes, but side (opera) window shape is very distinctive between the 3.

Cordoba:
http://www.oldcarbrochures.com/static/NA/Chrysler_and_Imperial/1977_Chrysler/1977_Chrysler_Cordoba_Brochure/1977%20Ch ...
  Topic: Salvino kits with both headlight panels only one bumper
Mark C.

Replies: 29
Views: 24458

PostForum: Grayside Racers Corner 1973 - 1989   Posted: Fri Feb 22, 2019 2:46 pm   Subject: Salvino kits with both headlight panels only one bumper
thanks for the info i guess i'll have to buy the baker circus circus i want to build Earnhardt rookie or champ car You're welcome. as an aside, I am working on front and rear clips for 1973 to 1977 in ...
  Topic: New Kit from Salvino
Mark C.

Replies: 47
Views: 34911

PostForum: Grayside Racers Corner 1973 - 1989   Posted: Fri Feb 22, 2019 2:10 pm   Subject: New Kit from Salvino
Laughing

https://i.imgur.com/EKEULjm.jpg
 
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