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Topic: ASA Chassis |
Purplemist99
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Views: 623
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Forum: The Trading Post Posted: Sat Jan 20, 2024 12:53 pm Subject: ASA Chassis |
Need the passenger “straight rail” side of the Revell ASA Thunderbird.
Thanks
PM99
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Topic: Clear Coating Questions |
Purplemist99
Replies: 1
Views: 701
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Sat Nov 04, 2023 11:28 am Subject: Clear Coating Questions |
Hey:
Attempting to clear coat a model body. I have sprayed one coat and currently allowing it to dry.
What do I need to do after allowing it dry?
I plan it let it dry for at least 24 hours ... |
Topic: Taymia chrome parts |
Purplemist99
Replies: 3
Views: 1716
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Sun Dec 04, 2022 3:57 pm Subject: Taymia chrome parts |
Much thanks!
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Topic: Taymia chrome parts |
Purplemist99
Replies: 3
Views: 1716
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Sat Dec 03, 2022 10:19 am Subject: Taymia chrome parts |
Greetings:
I have a Taymia 370 Z kit and have a question regarding the chrome parts. The wheel are chromed and I would like to remove the coating. I usually use bleach for other company’s parts. ... |
Topic: Tammy Jo Kirk truck |
Purplemist99
Replies: 0
Views: 1987
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Tue Jun 14, 2022 8:52 pm Subject: Tammy Jo Kirk truck |
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52147490926_c92445880f_k.jpg[url=https://flic.kr/p/2ns6wg9]9FD2F564-380E-4C66-B811-18F6DAC1F9C1 by [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/166084368@N03/]James Pogue, on ... |
Topic: Final wash |
Purplemist99
Replies: 4
Views: 3560
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Forum: Reference Photo's - Paint and Color Matching Posted: Thu May 05, 2022 8:20 pm Subject: Final wash |
Thank you! |
Topic: Final wash |
Purplemist99
Replies: 4
Views: 3560
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Forum: Reference Photo's - Paint and Color Matching Posted: Tue May 03, 2022 9:13 pm Subject: Final wash |
Thanks |
Topic: Final wash |
Purplemist99
Replies: 4
Views: 3560
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Forum: Reference Photo's - Paint and Color Matching Posted: Tue May 03, 2022 8:23 pm Subject: Final wash |
I’ve completed dealing a model. I need to clean it up from the decal setting solution and such. What’s everyone’s good to method to clean it up so to speak?
Thanks
PM99
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Topic: Rick Mast Remington T BIrd |
Purplemist99
Replies: 0
Views: 1861
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Forum: The Trading Post Posted: Thu Dec 16, 2021 9:09 pm Subject: Rick Mast Remington T BIrd |
I am in need of a set of headers for the Revell Monogram for the the Rick Mast T Bird.
Thanks
PM99
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Topic: Sterling Marlin Raybestos T Bird |
Purplemist99
Replies: 0
Views: 2485
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Forum: Reference Photo's - Paint and Color Matching Posted: Mon Dec 06, 2021 9:20 pm Subject: Sterling Marlin Raybestos T Bird |
Looking for suggestions for the Sterling Marlin Raybestos T Bird blue.
thanks
PM99
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Topic: AMC Hornet Resin casting |
Purplemist99
Replies: 11
Views: 9596
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Sat Jun 19, 2021 12:22 am Subject: AMC Hornet Resin casting |
Sounds good! |
Topic: AMC Hornet Resin casting |
Purplemist99
Replies: 11
Views: 9596
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Thu Jun 17, 2021 9:11 pm Subject: AMC Hornet Resin casting |
I would be interested in a Hornet. Mr. Reffner is a fine gentleman. What scale? if it worked with the ASA model kit that would be great.
PM99
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Topic: Tamiya F-1 Models |
Purplemist99
Replies: 4
Views: 5839
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Forum: The Fab Shop Posted: Sun Dec 27, 2020 7:49 pm Subject: Tamiya F-1 Models |
thank you all! |
Topic: Tamiya F-1 Models |
Purplemist99
Replies: 4
Views: 5839
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Forum: The Fab Shop Posted: Fri Dec 25, 2020 12:07 pm Subject: Tamiya F-1 Models |
Got a question. I am building a Tamiya F-1 car and was wondering if you can spray the tires with a dull coating after applying the decals?
Thanks,
Merry Christmas
PM99
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Topic: Purolator Mercury |
Purplemist99
Replies: 25
Views: 30164
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Forum: Reference Photo's - Paint and Color Matching Posted: Thu Dec 10, 2020 7:01 pm Subject: Purolator Mercury |
https://i.postimg.cc/S2QjBJKv/8-C85-B6-DD-2-DE9-478-C-A412-189-B69-C43-CE9-1-105-c.jpg
Paint job pre "massage"
PM99
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Topic: Sterling Marlin UT Busch Car |
Purplemist99
Replies: 0
Views: 3157
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Mon Dec 07, 2020 10:34 pm Subject: Sterling Marlin UT Busch Car |
https://i.postimg.cc/Znn47HGT/20-D798-A2-03-F1-45-E2-8002-67255069-EAFA.jpghttps://i.postimg.cc/vT7qFw5M/IMG-0593.jpghttps://i.postimg.cc/mgnSngKC/5-FF90-F94-DC32-4-C9-C-9959-F9763-CE404-B4-1-105-c.jp ... |
Topic: Purolator Mercury |
Purplemist99
Replies: 25
Views: 30164
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Forum: Reference Photo's - Paint and Color Matching Posted: Mon Dec 07, 2020 9:28 pm Subject: Purolator Mercury |
I went with Buildt recommendation: First coat is TS-21 gold, followed by TS-74 clear red, then finished with TS-65 clear pearl.
Looks really good if I say so myself!
Any suggestions or pointers ... |
Topic: LMS Nova (Update 10/9/20 |
Purplemist99
Replies: 10
Views: 12014
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Forum: The Fab Shop Posted: Sat Oct 17, 2020 2:40 pm Subject: LMS Nova (Update 10/9/20 |
very nice! |
Topic: Paint Stripping |
Purplemist99
Replies: 2
Views: 4708
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Forum: Reference Photo's - Paint and Color Matching Posted: Mon Jul 06, 2020 6:43 pm Subject: Paint Stripping |
thanks. found some 99% iso alcohol. Going to give it a try. |
Topic: Richie Evans #61 Pinto modified |
Purplemist99
Replies: 10
Views: 12079
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Forum: Road Racers, Drag Racers, Open Wheels, Modifieds, Late Models, ect Posted: Mon Jul 06, 2020 6:11 pm Subject: Richie Evans #61 Pinto modified |
well done! |
Topic: Best way to take off decals? |
Purplemist99
Replies: 9
Views: 10498
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Forum: Nascar Tips and Tricks Posted: Mon Jul 06, 2020 6:09 pm Subject: Best way to take off decals? |
Just learned that lesson the hard way! |
Topic: Paint Stripping |
Purplemist99
Replies: 2
Views: 4708
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Forum: Reference Photo's - Paint and Color Matching Posted: Mon Jul 06, 2020 6:08 pm Subject: Paint Stripping |
Got a question for all the paint gurus out there!
Due to the lack of color options, I did a two-tone paint job with Tamyia lacquer and Rustoleum Orange. The orange paint was as close to the subjec ... |
Topic: Doug Wolfgang / Weikerts Livestock Decals |
Purplemist99
Replies: 3
Views: 5966
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Forum: Road Racers, Drag Racers, Open Wheels, Modifieds, Late Models, ect Posted: Tue May 12, 2020 6:54 pm Subject: Doug Wolfgang / Weikerts Livestock Decals |
Thanks
PM99
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Topic: AIRBRUSHING SILVER |
Purplemist99
Replies: 3
Views: 5775
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Forum: Reference Photo's - Paint and Color Matching Posted: Tue May 12, 2020 6:52 pm Subject: AIRBRUSHING SILVER |
I usually use Tamiya white primer. This should be good? |
Topic: Doug Wolfgang / Weikerts Livestock Decals |
Purplemist99
Replies: 3
Views: 5966
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Forum: Road Racers, Drag Racers, Open Wheels, Modifieds, Late Models, ect Posted: Mon May 11, 2020 6:16 pm Subject: Doug Wolfgang / Weikerts Livestock Decals |
Got a set of the Doug Wolfgang Weikert Livestock decals by Fred Cady.
Since they are older should I apply a coating of sealant to prevent cracking?
Has anyone used these decals and have any ti ... |
Topic: AIRBRUSHING SILVER |
Purplemist99
Replies: 3
Views: 5775
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Forum: Reference Photo's - Paint and Color Matching Posted: Mon May 11, 2020 5:59 pm Subject: AIRBRUSHING SILVER |
Sometime this week I am going to attempt to airbrush Testor's Metallic Silver. I decanted this afternoon. Is there any special tips or tricks to the process?
The object to which the paint will ... |
Topic: TRUCK DECALS |
Purplemist99
Replies: 0
Views: 3148
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Forum: The Trading Post Posted: Sun May 10, 2020 9:45 am Subject: TRUCK DECALS |
I am looking for a set of the Tammy Jo Kirk Lovable Bra Truck decals. I posted this in the discussion section, and on second thought, it probably should be listed here.
thanks,
PM99
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Topic: Augie Grill Super Late Model |
Purplemist99
Replies: 7
Views: 9484
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Forum: Road Racers, Drag Racers, Open Wheels, Modifieds, Late Models, ect Posted: Sat May 09, 2020 3:00 pm Subject: Augie Grill Super Late Model |
It's a Big Donkey Resin Body. |
Topic: TAMMY JO KIRK TRUCK DECALS |
Purplemist99
Replies: 0
Views: 3255
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Tue May 05, 2020 9:24 am Subject: TAMMY JO KIRK TRUCK DECALS |
Looking for the Tammy Jo Kirk Lovable Bra decals.
Thanks,
PM99
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Topic: Pictures |
Purplemist99
Replies: 14
Views: 11902
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Tue Apr 21, 2020 2:03 pm Subject: Pictures |
I'm new to the photo posting too. I signed up for Post image and was able to post a coupe of pics to the site. However, when I clicked on the image, it went to my Post Image account. I am logged ou ... |
Topic: Augie Grill Super Late Model |
Purplemist99
Replies: 7
Views: 9484
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Forum: Road Racers, Drag Racers, Open Wheels, Modifieds, Late Models, ect Posted: Tue Apr 21, 2020 1:31 pm Subject: Augie Grill Super Late Model |
https://i.postimg.cc/1gTXkhCh/6-F333849-A362-4-DBF-A842-40-D2552-BAF45-1-201-a.jpghttps://i.postimg.cc/gw31W34z/3-F68023-C-CA19-4162-A1-DD-8-BB292-D23-E8-B-1-201-a.jpghttps://i.postimg.cc/7GmsH9zk/D1- ... |
Topic: 1/16 Tires |
Purplemist99
Replies: 4
Views: 5879
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Tue Apr 21, 2020 12:44 pm Subject: 1/16 Tires |
Thanks. Will give it a go. Where do you get your gel pens? |
Topic: 1/16 Tires |
Purplemist99
Replies: 4
Views: 5879
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Tue Apr 21, 2020 10:02 am Subject: 1/16 Tires |
Working on the Buddy Baker / K & K Dodge and looking for direction on the tires. I want to "white letter" the Goodyear. How best to do this. Shave the raised letters and apply decals ... |
Topic: Late model race team |
Purplemist99
Replies: 7
Views: 8329
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Thu Apr 09, 2020 10:17 am Subject: Late model race team |
Great job! |
Topic: Richard Petty 1/16 Charger Autographed |
Purplemist99
Replies: 8
Views: 9793
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Thu Apr 09, 2020 10:16 am Subject: Richard Petty 1/16 Charger Autographed |
very nice! I'm working on the Baker Charger. I was wondering what it do for the raised white letter "Goodyear" on the tires?
PM99 |
Topic: DW WESTERN AUTO LUMINA ROLL CAGE |
Purplemist99
Replies: 1
Views: 3800
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Forum: The Trading Post Posted: Mon Mar 23, 2020 1:36 pm Subject: DW WESTERN AUTO LUMINA ROLL CAGE |
I need the forward upper bar of the roll cage. Not picky, purchase the whole cage if need be.
Thanks,
PM99
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Topic: And now for something, completely different... from Salvinos |
Purplemist99
Replies: 31
Views: 25709
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Sat Jan 11, 2020 8:41 pm Subject: And now for something, completely different... from Salvinos |
this is sooo cool!! Will need a couple for sure!
PM99 |
Topic: Sterling Marlin UT Busch Car |
Purplemist99
Replies: 0
Views: 4018
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Forum: Reference Photo's - Paint and Color Matching Posted: Sat Aug 24, 2019 8:51 pm Subject: Sterling Marlin UT Busch Car |
What color would you all use for the Sterling Marlin University of TN Busch Car?
Thanks,
PM99
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Topic: paint question |
Purplemist99
Replies: 4
Views: 7383
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Forum: Reference Photo's - Paint and Color Matching Posted: Sun Jun 16, 2019 11:36 am Subject: paint question |
Hey;
Thanks for the advice. Did a second coat and it turned out OK.
Another new technique was tried and worked. I used bare foil for separating colors. Works great! Even for a fumble fingere ... |
Topic: paint question |
Purplemist99
Replies: 4
Views: 7383
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Forum: Reference Photo's - Paint and Color Matching Posted: Tue Jun 04, 2019 8:46 pm Subject: paint question |
Trying Lacquer paint for the first time and have some questions.
I have painted a body red, allowed it to dry for a couple of weeks. I sanded it with 3600 grit sand paper. Got a few minor spots w ... |
Topic: Tamiya paint question |
Purplemist99
Replies: 6
Views: 9329
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Forum: Reference Photo's - Paint and Color Matching Posted: Tue Mar 19, 2019 7:54 pm Subject: Tamiya paint question |
ok. thanks for the information. ordered a couple of cans.
PM99 |
Topic: Tamiya paint question |
Purplemist99
Replies: 6
Views: 9329
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Forum: Reference Photo's - Paint and Color Matching Posted: Tue Mar 19, 2019 7:49 am Subject: Tamiya paint question |
Thanks for the information. Looking at a can of T-26 it says it is only for polycarbonate. I use Tamiya primer. Will this be a problem. I want to use the T-26 on resin and plastic.
Thanks,
... |
Topic: Tamiya paint question |
Purplemist99
Replies: 6
Views: 9329
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Forum: Reference Photo's - Paint and Color Matching Posted: Mon Mar 18, 2019 9:00 pm Subject: Tamiya paint question |
What tamiya white paint would you all suggest to give a gloss color?
thanks,
PM99 |
Topic: PIN STRIPING DECALS |
Purplemist99
Replies: 1
Views: 4673
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Forum: Reference Photo's - Paint and Color Matching Posted: Sat Feb 16, 2019 10:18 am Subject: PIN STRIPING DECALS |
Looking for pin strip decals. Various width too.
Thanks,
PM99 |
Topic: Question Regarding Revell Blue Max Funny Car |
Purplemist99
Replies: 4
Views: 8805
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Forum: Road Racers, Drag Racers, Open Wheels, Modifieds, Late Models, ect Posted: Mon Feb 04, 2019 9:58 pm Subject: Question Regarding Revell Blue Max Funny Car |
sorry. I don't multi task well!!!! |
Topic: Question Regarding Revell Blue Max Funny Car |
Purplemist99
Replies: 4
Views: 8805
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Forum: Road Racers, Drag Racers, Open Wheels, Modifieds, Late Models, ect Posted: Sun Feb 03, 2019 8:46 pm Subject: Question Regarding Revell Blue Max Funny Car |
I don't think I have the correct tires. I messed around with them and get to work.
thanks for the reply and info. Where did you find the phone #?
PM99 |
Topic: Question Regarding Revell Blue Max Funny Car |
Purplemist99
Replies: 4
Views: 8805
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Forum: Road Racers, Drag Racers, Open Wheels, Modifieds, Late Models, ect Posted: Fri Jan 11, 2019 9:22 pm Subject: Question Regarding Revell Blue Max Funny Car |
I have run into a problem with the rear tires / wheels on the Blue Max funny car. The outer rims and inside hubs won't meet. The result is the outside rim gets pulled inside the tire body.
Is the ... |
Topic: WANTED: 2003 AMT Monte Carlo Kits |
Purplemist99
Replies: 1
Views: 4894
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Forum: The Trading Post Posted: Wed Jan 09, 2019 9:52 pm Subject: WANTED: 2003 AMT Monte Carlo Kits |
Looking for 03 AMT Monte Carlo kits.
Thanks,
PM99 |
Topic: Dear Friends and not-so Friends |
Purplemist99
Replies: 5
Views: 8510
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Tue Dec 25, 2018 3:16 pm Subject: Dear Friends and not-so Friends |
Merry Christmas and a Great New Year to all! |
Topic: SPOILER FOR SUPER LATE MODEL |
Purplemist99
Replies: 2
Views: 6635
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Forum: Road Racers, Drag Racers, Open Wheels, Modifieds, Late Models, ect Posted: Sat Dec 15, 2018 10:16 pm Subject: SPOILER FOR SUPER LATE MODEL |
Attached is a link to the type of spoiler I was thinking about. In my fuzzy memory, I seem to remember someone made the bracing similar to the one in the link.
https://scontent.fbna1-2.fna.fbc ... |
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