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Topic: Talladega model display |
Rocketman
Replies: 5
Views: 1490
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Tue Dec 12, 2023 1:57 am Subject: Talladega model display |
Unfortunate the World 600 starting line diorama never came to fruition. I still have my Don Tarr Charger I built for it. |
Topic: Stuborn Paint removal? |
Rocketman
Replies: 9
Views: 3156
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Wed Jul 05, 2023 11:18 pm Subject: Stuborn Paint removal? |
Scalecoat II paint remover. Removes Tamiya TS paints like a hot knife through butter. Just leave it soaking in it overnight. Pricey but well worth it. Here is a link to Walthers to buy it.
https:/ ... |
Topic: looking for model king laguna reissue |
Rocketman
Replies: 11
Views: 3644
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Forum: The Trading Post Posted: Wed Feb 08, 2023 2:43 pm Subject: looking for model king laguna reissue |
How many do you want? I have surplus of both the white plastic Model King and blue plastic R2 issues |
Topic: Please beware |
Rocketman
Replies: 12
Views: 4548
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Mon Feb 06, 2023 10:49 am Subject: Please beware |
Don't ever panic if you are missing Monogram or even AMT NASCAR parts. Some of us on here (like me) have TONS of parts, started, and scrapped kits to help you out.
Me too- have lots and lots and lot ... |
Topic: To decan or not to decan |
Rocketman
Replies: 3
Views: 2786
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Forum: The Fab Shop Posted: Wed Nov 23, 2022 11:45 am Subject: To decan or not to decan |
Shoot it from the can. I've done the decant deal with Tamiya paints with good results, but unless your feathering in varied colors like camo on a tank or aircraft there is no benefit to it. |
Topic: Paint removal |
Rocketman
Replies: 5
Views: 3902
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Forum: The Fab Shop Posted: Wed Nov 23, 2022 11:41 am Subject: Paint removal |
Scalecoat paint remover. Pricey but removes EVERYTHING including Tamiya TS sprays without trashing the plastic.
https://www.walthers.com/paint-stripper-remover-for-plastics-16oz-473ml-bottle?utm_ter ... |
Topic: Wood Brothers 68 Torino- Dan Gurney |
Rocketman
Replies: 30
Views: 13055
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Mon Sep 12, 2022 7:43 am Subject: Wood Brothers 68 Torino- Dan Gurney |
Very nice! |
Topic: Paint removal |
Rocketman
Replies: 5
Views: 3628
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Forum: Nascar Tips and Tricks Posted: Wed Aug 31, 2022 10:57 am Subject: Paint removal |
Super Clean/Purple Power for most everything.
BUT, when that does not do it you need Scalecoat Paint Remover. In my exeprience it removes everything including the nearly bullet proof Tamyia TS rattle ... |
Topic: STP red color? |
Rocketman
Replies: 6
Views: 3303
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Wed Aug 31, 2022 9:58 am Subject: STP red color? |
I use tamiya Florescent Red spray rattle can over white primer |
Topic: Something different |
Rocketman
Replies: 16
Views: 9549
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Mon Oct 18, 2021 3:36 pm Subject: Something different |
Love it! |
Topic: 1998 Rusty Wallace Miller Lite Elvis |
Rocketman
Replies: 5
Views: 5060
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Tue Aug 31, 2021 10:21 am Subject: 1998 Rusty Wallace Miller Lite Elvis |
Looks great! |
Topic: Rest in Peace David Thibodeau /DT Modelworks |
Rocketman
Replies: 15
Views: 9800
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Sat Aug 28, 2021 11:09 am Subject: Rest in Peace David Thibodeau /DT Modelworks |
I found out around midnight that we've lost one of our hobby's most talented artists, David Thibodeau. I am very shocked and saddened to hear of his passing.
Rest in Peace Dave, our prayers go out ... |
Topic: Custom set of Decals |
Rocketman
Replies: 6
Views: 5718
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Wed Jul 14, 2021 5:48 pm Subject: Custom set of Decals |
I contacted them about doing a mid 80’s Buick a few months ago. I was told they didn’t have a body to scale by. I offered to send one for scaling and then I was told they only were doing nineties ... |
Topic: Custom set of Decals |
Rocketman
Replies: 6
Views: 5718
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Wed Jul 14, 2021 5:46 pm Subject: Custom set of Decals |
I contacted them about doing a mid 80’s Buick a few months ago. I was told they didn’t have a body to scale by. I offered to send one for scaling and then I was told they only were doing nineties ... |
Topic: Post a pic of your all time favorite livery |
Rocketman
Replies: 28
Views: 17902
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Wed Apr 28, 2021 9:28 am Subject: Post a pic of your all time favorite livery |
Love that one Crime Dog. Then allow me to open the contest to liveries from all types of auto racing.
My all time favorite:
https://i.imgur.com/XOgq5pp.jpg
I love the Hippie 917LH!!! |
Topic: Post a pic of your all time favorite livery |
Rocketman
Replies: 28
Views: 17902
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Wed Apr 28, 2021 9:27 am Subject: Post a pic of your all time favorite livery |
if we're talking favorite of all time, regardless of racing series, my hands down favorite is the Prudhomme Army FC livery
https://media.fotki.com/2t2aJ3t5Sx993wq.jpg[URL=https://www.fotki.com]Hosted ... |
Topic: RIP Chargin Charlie... |
Rocketman
Replies: 3
Views: 4387
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Forum: The Social Hall Posted: Wed Apr 28, 2021 9:19 am Subject: RIP Chargin Charlie... |
Rest in Peace |
Topic: Wood Brothers Hauler |
Rocketman
Replies: 19
Views: 16278
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Fri Feb 05, 2021 10:56 am Subject: Wood Brothers Hauler |
Beautiful work!!!! |
Topic: Wood Brothers Hauler |
Rocketman
Replies: 19
Views: 16278
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Wed Feb 03, 2021 5:58 pm Subject: Wood Brothers Hauler |
The hauler and the Mercury look great. Some years back Terry Barton made a hauler conversion in resin. I scored his last one and gave it to my friend Lanny. He added a sleeper and the Dan Gurney 68 T ... |
Topic: decal search...member participation |
Rocketman
Replies: 7
Views: 6866
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Thu Jan 28, 2021 7:40 pm Subject: decal search...member participation |
All yours brother, I pm'd my mobile. Send me your address.
Alka and the other set are yours
https://images54.fotki.com/v556/photos/1/893891/14615747/20210128_183000-vi.jpg |
Topic: MPC 1978 Dodge Monaco CHP kit For Sale PRICE REDUCED |
Rocketman
Replies: 5
Views: 5933
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Forum: The Trading Post Posted: Thu Jan 28, 2021 6:24 pm Subject: MPC 1978 Dodge Monaco CHP kit For Sale PRICE REDUCED |
Sold yet? |
Topic: decal search...member participation |
Rocketman
Replies: 7
Views: 6866
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Thu Jan 28, 2021 6:19 pm Subject: decal search...member participation |
JNJ, I may still have a set and will look |
Topic: An announcement. |
Rocketman
Replies: 45
Views: 35724
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Forum: The Social Hall Posted: Thu Jan 28, 2021 6:18 pm Subject: An announcement. |
Prayers brother |
Topic: Need Janet Guthrie help |
Rocketman
Replies: 20
Views: 14297
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Tue Oct 20, 2020 4:06 pm Subject: Need Janet Guthrie help |
Its been some time since I've corresponded with Janet, but I just reached out to her by email to see if I can get you an answer.
Thank you
Janet got back to me, but could not recall what it was |
Topic: Need Janet Guthrie help |
Rocketman
Replies: 20
Views: 14297
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Tue Oct 20, 2020 2:31 pm Subject: Need Janet Guthrie help |
Its been some time since I've corresponded with Janet, but I just reached out to her by email to see if I can get you an answer. |
Topic: Need Janet Guthrie help |
Rocketman
Replies: 20
Views: 14297
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Tue Oct 20, 2020 2:24 pm Subject: Need Janet Guthrie help |
Unfortunately I do not, it wasn't on the sheet I got from Mike's that I recall.
I believe I relied more or less on on this photo and do not have on my c-pillar
https://www.mikesdecals.com/kelly-gi ... |
Topic: Don White |
Rocketman
Replies: 23
Views: 22877
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Forum: Darkside Racers Corner 1948 - 1972 Posted: Sat Oct 03, 2020 9:25 pm Subject: Don White |
Did mine using Tucsan Yellow from MCW
https://images34.fotki.com/v1633/photos/1/893891/13827003/20160430_2133421-vi.jpg[url=https://www.fotki.com]Hosted on Fotki |
Topic: Donnie Allison's Hawaiian Tropic Chevelle Laguna |
Rocketman
Replies: 30
Views: 24805
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Thu Jul 30, 2020 2:53 pm Subject: Donnie Allison's Hawaiian Tropic Chevelle Laguna |
Sweet! |
Topic: MOPAR NASCAR ENGINE PARTS -- Now with pics -- |
Rocketman
Replies: 13
Views: 10432
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Forum: The Trading Post Posted: Tue Apr 21, 2020 1:13 am Subject: MOPAR NASCAR ENGINE PARTS -- Now with pics -- |
Got my parts a/ok and fast! They look great! |
Topic: MOPAR NASCAR ENGINE PARTS -- Now with pics -- |
Rocketman
Replies: 13
Views: 10432
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Forum: The Trading Post Posted: Fri Apr 10, 2020 6:21 pm Subject: MOPAR NASCAR ENGINE PARTS -- Now with pics -- |
email sent, sounds like the motivation I need to build another WingCar |
Topic: WHAT color IS it??!! It's driving me ANGRY!! |
Rocketman
Replies: 14
Views: 14808
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Forum: Street and Muscle Cars Posted: Sat Apr 04, 2020 2:05 pm Subject: Re: car |
Blond, gray top, blue colored blue jean shorts and beautiful white legs.
YES!!! |
Topic: Janet Guthrie Decals wanted |
Rocketman
Replies: 2
Views: 5191
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Forum: The Trading Post Posted: Sat Apr 04, 2020 1:55 pm Subject: Janet Guthrie Decals wanted |
I have two fresh sets of Powerslide and two fresh sets of Fred Cady.
I'll sell the whole Lot for $20.00 plus postage
https://media.fotki.com/2t2Hcqp7qx993wq.jpg[URL=https://www.fotki.com]Hosted ... |
Topic: Janet Guthrie Decals wanted |
Rocketman
Replies: 2
Views: 5191
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Forum: The Trading Post Posted: Sat Apr 04, 2020 1:49 pm Subject: Janet Guthrie Decals wanted |
I'll take a look, I know I have a couple sets by Fred Cady for sure. |
Topic: Motor City Resin Casters |
Rocketman
Replies: 5
Views: 6958
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Thu Mar 26, 2020 11:19 am Subject: Motor City Resin Casters |
Ordered from previously. It took awhile but my order came a/ok |
Topic: Let's do something fun..... |
Rocketman
Replies: 43
Views: 31204
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Forum: The Social Hall Posted: Tue Feb 25, 2020 1:17 pm Subject: Let's do something fun..... |
74 Grand Am
https://images56.fotki.com/v1664/photos/8/893891/3552193/MeandtheGA022-th.jpg[URL=https://www.fotki.com]Hosted on Fotki |
Topic: A member passed away yesterday |
Rocketman
Replies: 11
Views: 10857
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Forum: Grayside Racers Corner 1973 - 1989 Posted: Sun Feb 09, 2020 11:31 am Subject: A member passed away yesterday |
I am sorry to hear of Buford's passing. I had not had the chance to meet him but am well familiar with Buford and his works. Thinking back now I am reminded of how many of us are now gone since I fi ... |
Topic: Herb Adams 73 Grand Am Nascar racer |
Rocketman
Replies: 26
Views: 29679
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Forum: The Fab Shop Posted: Tue Dec 10, 2019 1:42 pm Subject: Herb Adams 73 Grand Am Nascar racer |
Nice |
Topic: Cale Yarboroughs daytona 500 winning laguna |
Rocketman
Replies: 15
Views: 13583
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Tue Dec 10, 2019 1:40 pm Subject: Cale Yarboroughs daytona 500 winning laguna |
Nice! |
Topic: Pete Hamilton 1970 Daytona 500 win |
Rocketman
Replies: 14
Views: 15575
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Tue Dec 10, 2019 1:39 pm Subject: Pete Hamilton 1970 Daytona 500 win |
Nice, looks great!!!! |
Topic: funny car kit |
Rocketman
Replies: 1
Views: 4535
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Forum: The Trading Post Posted: Thu Oct 17, 2019 1:14 am Subject: Re: funny car kit |
looking for a 1/16th scale army vega funny car model kit
Shoot me a pm, I have one |
Topic: Janet Guthrie's 1976 Laguna |
Rocketman
Replies: 20
Views: 27227
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Forum: Grayside Racers Corner 1973 - 1989 Posted: Wed Aug 21, 2019 3:55 pm Subject: Janet Guthrie's 1976 Laguna |
Looks great |
Topic: Polar Lights Torino/Cyclone |
Rocketman
Replies: 3
Views: 6287
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Forum: The Trading Post Posted: Thu Aug 08, 2019 4:11 pm Subject: Polar Lights Torino/Cyclone |
PM sent |
Topic: Polar Lights Torino/Cyclone |
Rocketman
Replies: 3
Views: 6287
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Forum: The Trading Post Posted: Wed Jul 24, 2019 7:36 pm Subject: Polar Lights Torino/Cyclone |
PM sent |
Topic: Jody Ridley 64 Falcon & Tow Rig Complete |
Rocketman
Replies: 9
Views: 11666
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Wed Jul 24, 2019 7:32 pm Subject: Jody Ridley 64 Falcon & Tow Rig Complete |
Nice! |
Topic: Jody Ridley 64 Falcon & Tow Rig Complete |
Rocketman
Replies: 9
Views: 11666
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Wed Jul 24, 2019 7:32 pm Subject: Jody Ridley 64 Falcon & Tow Rig Complete |
Nice! |
Topic: Have your building habits changed? |
Rocketman
Replies: 16
Views: 15650
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Forum: The Social Hall Posted: Wed Jul 24, 2019 7:31 pm Subject: Have your building habits changed? |
Yes, my son was born and building dropped to near zero. Most builds now are slam together in one sitting with 4 year old.
Quality father son time more priority than quality builds.
However, I ... |
Topic: 1990 Havoline #28 |
Rocketman
Replies: 14
Views: 14511
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Mon Jul 15, 2019 11:53 am Subject: 1990 Havoline #28 |
Cool build! |
Topic: Tighe Scott Race Hauler Van Interior |
Rocketman
Replies: 11
Views: 13498
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Fri Jul 12, 2019 1:38 pm Subject: Tighe Scott Race Hauler Van Interior |
Nice!!! |
Topic: Looking for decals |
Rocketman
Replies: 3
Views: 7019
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Forum: The Trading Post Posted: Wed Jul 03, 2019 9:36 pm Subject: Looking for decals |
I checked, looks like I must have sold them. |
Topic: EDIT: The "You're out of control!!!!!!" sale part |
Rocketman
Replies: 8
Views: 10361
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Forum: The Trading Post Posted: Tue Jul 02, 2019 11:23 pm Subject: EDIT: The "You're out of control!!!!!!" sale part |
If one of the PL Petty Chargers becomes not-pending anymore and available, please put me in consideration for one, shoot me a PM.
Will do |
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