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Topic: 2003 #32 Tide Pontiac Darlington Revell Resin 1:24 |
bangor boy
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Fri Mar 22, 2024 1:47 am Subject: 2003 #32 Tide Pontiac Darlington Revell Resin 1:24 |
Fantastic job. I still recall watching this race and the gripping last lap as the two cars fought to the finish line. Great tribute to a great race. |
Topic: When did NASCAR start using braided hose for radiators? |
bangor boy
Replies: 10
Views: 432
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Sat Mar 16, 2024 7:42 pm Subject: When did NASCAR start using braided hose for radiators? |
I don't know how to post pictures here, but I've got an engine bay picture of a Richard Petty car titled "the King's last Chrysler" from 1977. It has all braided hoses.
Jings, laddie. Not ... |
Topic: Wendell Scott´s 1963 Ford blue/white !! |
bangor boy
Replies: 3
Views: 374
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Forum: Darkside Racers Corner 1948 - 1972 Posted: Wed Mar 13, 2024 11:10 am Subject: Wendell Scott´s 1963 Ford blue/white !! |
I believe these cars were given/sold to Scott by Ned Jarrett, so paint information for these cars would apply to Scott.
Here's a '62 Chev with Jarrett's Royal Beach Motel sponsorship still on the f ... |
Topic: 1961 Ned Jarrett Championship Car Question |
bangor boy
Replies: 5
Views: 556
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Tue Feb 20, 2024 8:57 pm Subject: 1961 Ned Jarrett Championship Car Question |
Chevrolet's Jewel Blue. |
Topic: 1961 Ned Jarrett Championship Car Question |
bangor boy
Replies: 5
Views: 556
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Sat Feb 17, 2024 6:21 pm Subject: 1961 Ned Jarrett Championship Car Question |
Most of that sheet is inapplicable to Jarrett's '61 car. There was an old sheet that included the correct decals for the title winner but it's very hard to find and it had the number and sponsor-owner ... |
Topic: 1952 Marshall Teague Hudson Hornet |
bangor boy
Replies: 6
Views: 534
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Wed Feb 07, 2024 3:54 am Subject: 1952 Marshall Teague Hudson Hornet |
Kyle Larson has shown he can figure out most any car he races. And there's a bunch of very decent current drivers - Reddick, Bell, Briscoe, Bowman, probably Byron, too, maybe Chastain - who've shown a ... |
Topic: 1953 Nascar Champion Herb Thomas Hudson Hornet |
bangor boy
Replies: 6
Views: 770
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Tue Jan 30, 2024 8:08 pm Subject: 1953 Nascar Champion Herb Thomas Hudson Hornet |
Very nicely done.
Like this quote from your initial post: "Not sure how accurate it really is but it will pass for me." Very healthy attitude toward your hobby. |
Topic: New 3 Amigos decals! #62 DEATH WISH COFFEE 2024 CAMARO |
bangor boy
Replies: 54
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Sat Jan 13, 2024 3:29 am Subject: Re: New 3 Amigos decals! #8 BASS PRO SHOPS EARNHARDT TRIBUTE |
Check them out in the Decal Makers Previews forum!!
No. |
Topic: stripping die cast |
bangor boy
Replies: 5
Views: 733
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Forum: The Diecast Den Posted: Mon Dec 18, 2023 6:07 pm Subject: stripping die cast |
PTI brand aircraft stripper. Sort of a gel. Heavy duty stuff but really works. Fast and thorough, cuts through multiple layers in one application. I buy it at an aviation material store at a small reg ... |
Topic: Ryan Blaney Phoenix decals |
bangor boy
Replies: 4
Views: 811
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Forum: Decal Makers Previews Posted: Tue Nov 07, 2023 11:17 am Subject: Ryan Blaney Phoenix decals |
Mike's Decals confirmed that separate decal sheets for Blaney's Phoenix car will be available in December, once the kits are released. Already have a couple of 2023 Mustang kits and happy have this Bl ... |
Topic: Ryan Blaney Phoenix decals |
bangor boy
Replies: 4
Views: 811
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Forum: Decal Makers Previews Posted: Mon Nov 06, 2023 10:25 pm Subject: Ryan Blaney Phoenix decals |
Thanks, Tomcat. Good to know. |
Topic: Ryan Blaney Phoenix decals |
bangor boy
Replies: 4
Views: 811
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Forum: Decal Makers Previews Posted: Mon Nov 06, 2023 7:45 pm Subject: Ryan Blaney Phoenix decals |
Will anyone be doing up a set of decals to build Ryan Blaney's title winning car from Phoenix on Sunday?
Popular champ. |
Topic: Ryan Blaney Phoenix decals |
bangor boy
Replies: 0
Views: 421
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Forum: Decal Makers Previews Posted: Mon Nov 06, 2023 7:44 pm Subject: Ryan Blaney Phoenix decals |
Will anyone be doing up a set of decals to build Ryan Blaney's title winning car from Phoenix last Sunday?
Popular champ. |
Topic: #21 Purolator Montego |
bangor boy
Replies: 9
Views: 21491
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Forum: Grayside Racers Corner 1973 - 1989 Posted: Sat Oct 21, 2023 11:31 pm Subject: #21 Purolator Montego |
the scooped hood is correct. Chassis underside was black gray inside, Roll cage was semi gloss black. Body was a bright white roof was candy apple red.
https://i.imgur.com/ItOwHe5.jpg
I'd be inc ... |
Topic: Fairlane 1970 |
bangor boy
Replies: 33
Views: 23451
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Forum: Darkside Racers Corner 1948 - 1972 Posted: Wed Oct 18, 2023 10:08 pm Subject: Fairlane 1970 |
The black-and-white shots are awesome. The work of a proper pro photog with an eye for detail. After such great success with the H&M #17 team, it's sad to see Pearson finish, as the horse-racing c ... |
Topic: Rusty Wallace #27 Pontiac Grand Prix AMT Ertl |
bangor boy
Replies: 10
Views: 1964
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Wed Oct 18, 2023 9:59 pm Subject: Rusty Wallace #27 Pontiac Grand Prix AMT Ertl |
Arrr. Ye olde dubble poste. |
Topic: Rusty Wallace #27 Pontiac Grand Prix AMT Ertl |
bangor boy
Replies: 10
Views: 1964
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Wed Oct 18, 2023 9:59 pm Subject: Rusty Wallace #27 Pontiac Grand Prix AMT Ertl |
Nice work. Would be good to see more from you (and yes, I see your Chicken Pit Special).
Shaky hands? Have you considered Beta Blockers? Many PGA golfers or UK darts and snookers pros make use of t ... |
Topic: Jim Rodgers parts |
bangor boy
Replies: 3
Views: 1410
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Forum: The Fab Shop Posted: Fri Oct 06, 2023 3:04 am Subject: Jim Rodgers parts |
He's been great to deal with. Picked up extra decals, body parts and tires/wheels from him. Well packaged for shipping, too. |
Topic: Clear Coat |
bangor boy
Replies: 11
Views: 22248
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Forum: The Fab Shop Posted: Fri Oct 06, 2023 1:12 am Subject: Clear Coat |
Well, it was called Pledge. Pretty clearly spelled out on the label. But ya can't get it now. Discontinued many months ago.
I have 2.5 bottles of it left and rationing it to important projects.
... |
Topic: MPC nascar dodge daytona |
bangor boy
Replies: 7
Views: 1729
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Sun Oct 01, 2023 6:41 pm Subject: MPC nascar dodge daytona |
Jings. Reads like a problem for a sharp knife or judicious reading of the instruction sheet. Sounds way more challenging than it should be.
There's scads of images of this car all over the interne ... |
Topic: #4 Rex White 62 Bel Air |
bangor boy
Replies: 9
Views: 12055
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Forum: Darkside Racers Corner 1948 - 1972 Posted: Thu Sep 21, 2023 12:12 am Subject: #4 Rex White 62 Bel Air |
Looks great! Love that distinctive paint scheme Rex ran. |
Topic: Jimmy Buffet |
bangor boy
Replies: 5
Views: 1321
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Forum: The Social Hall Posted: Tue Sep 12, 2023 4:04 am Subject: Jimmy Buffet |
This was always a bit of a sleeper track with Jimmy Buffett, but as years have passed, it's become one of my favorites from him. And he clearly loved it.
Stars Fell On Alabama:
https://www.youtu ... |
Topic: New 3 Amigos decals! #62 DEATH WISH COFFEE 2024 CAMARO |
bangor boy
Replies: 54
Views: 11029
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Wed Sep 06, 2023 10:18 pm Subject: New 3 Amigos decals! #62 DEATH WISH COFFEE 2024 CAMARO |
Isn't there a separate page for decal makers to announce their previews and promos?
Why is this maker exempt? |
Topic: Jimmy Buffet |
bangor boy
Replies: 5
Views: 1321
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Forum: The Social Hall Posted: Wed Sep 06, 2023 12:21 am Subject: Jimmy Buffet |
Was enjoying the 'Margaritaville' lifestyle at my cottage when I spotted the news scrolling through the Saturday morning headlines. Really enjoyed his music. One of my early albums was this great live ... |
Topic: A Randy's Facebook Experiment - Come and visit us over there |
bangor boy
Replies: 45
Views: 8029
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Tue Aug 08, 2023 11:13 pm Subject: A Randy's Facebook Experiment - Come and visit us over there |
I have a very limited amount of activity on anti-social media. I maintain websites to promote my photography business and infrequently dabble in Facebook because clients request I use the medium to po ... |
Topic: A Randy's Facebook Experiment - Come and visit us over there |
bangor boy
Replies: 45
Views: 8029
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Thu Aug 03, 2023 10:17 pm Subject: A Randy's Facebook Experiment - Come and visit us over there |
I joined, it's a much easier platform to share pictures and post information than PHPBB which is what the current board uses.
Very true. Can drag and drop images straight off my desk top instead of ... |
Topic: RIP Randy Meisner |
bangor boy
Replies: 2
Views: 943
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Forum: The Social Hall Posted: Sat Jul 29, 2023 9:02 pm Subject: RIP Randy Meisner |
I read that Randy didn't leave the Eagles on the best of terms. Squeezed out by Henley and Frey when he didn't like the musical direction the band was taking after Hotel California.
That and the b ... |
Topic: NASCAR Hall of Fame Nominees |
bangor boy
Replies: 1
Views: 718
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Forum: The Social Hall Posted: Fri Jul 28, 2023 3:53 pm Subject: NASCAR Hall of Fame Nominees |
Based on results, stats and any other metric, Moody, Johnson and Knaus utterly dwarf their competitors in their respective categories.
I could definitely support Mattioli. Pocono's far from the bes ... |
Topic: **Wanted** Salvinos JR #11 Mountain Dew Buick decals |
bangor boy
Replies: 1
Views: 811
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Forum: The Trading Post Posted: Fri Jul 28, 2023 3:35 pm Subject: **Wanted** Salvinos JR #11 Mountain Dew Buick decals |
No.
I need everyone I got. The Wetworks set is pretty good if'n ya cain't get Salvino's sheet. |
Topic: 2022 vs 2023 Camaro |
bangor boy
Replies: 9
Views: 2625
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Thu Jun 29, 2023 2:57 pm Subject: 2022 vs 2023 Camaro |
Aren't the lovers on the hood bigger on 2023 as appose to those on the 2022
Ohh, Matron!
https://media.tenor.com/qOfIp7Vcc8EAAAAC/carry-on-kenneth-williams.gif
Louvres, old boy, louvres. |
Topic: 1997 Terry Labonte #5 Kellogg's Chevrolet |
bangor boy
Replies: 5
Views: 2132
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Tue Jun 13, 2023 9:48 pm Subject: 1997 Terry Labonte #5 Kellogg's Chevrolet |
Just curious about why choosing to build the '97 Labonte car?
The almost identical '96 car won the title and carries far more significance. Resources aplenty to build it. |
Topic: Solvaset burn |
bangor boy
Replies: 4
Views: 1549
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Tue Jun 13, 2023 9:13 pm Subject: Solvaset burn |
Pictures would be useful in helping us solve this issue. And avoiding future issues for other builders. |
Topic: I heard that Bill Little, "Ancient Modeler" passed |
bangor boy
Replies: 14
Views: 3675
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Forum: Darkside Racers Corner 1948 - 1972 Posted: Thu Jun 01, 2023 11:36 pm Subject: I heard that Bill Little, "Ancient Modeler" passed |
Always chuckled at the signature quote on his posts: "Mongo only a pawn in game of life."
Uttered more famously by ex-NFL star Alex Karras in his role in Blazing Saddles.
His unmatche ... |
Topic: #27 decals, Miller Lite. |
bangor boy
Replies: 8
Views: 2499
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Mon May 29, 2023 10:00 pm Subject: #27 decals, Miller Lite. |
Contributor Dan Belcher used TS-21 with the kit decals to build his great version of the car. Link to gallery:
https://imgur.com/a/lNgfqDw |
Topic: Rusty's 1989 Kodiak Pontiac |
bangor boy
Replies: 17
Views: 4884
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Forum: The Fab Shop Posted: Fri Apr 21, 2023 11:09 pm Subject: Rusty's 1989 Kodiak Pontiac |
That's an interesting photo you've posted of the interior of Young Russell's Pontiac. Makes it look like the grey tone of the interior paint is a touch darker than normal. Here's a shot I have showing ... |
Topic: Dick Hutcheson N0. 29 Decals |
bangor boy
Replies: 1
Views: 1006
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Forum: The Trading Post Posted: Sat Apr 15, 2023 1:06 am Subject: Dick Hutcheson N0. 29 Decals |
I've got two spares of the recently released Hutcherson-Ned Jarrett hybrid sheets put out by Gofer. Also let's you do the '65 Richmond Ford car Jarrett drove.
Excellent quality and don't have the y ... |
Topic: Logano 2022 Next Gen |
bangor boy
Replies: 7
Views: 3630
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Sat Apr 15, 2023 12:43 am Subject: Logano 2022 Next Gen |
Good lookin' car. Did you paint the body and, if so, what paint did you choose? |
Topic: Looking for Fish carb. foto |
bangor boy
Replies: 5
Views: 1946
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Forum: Reference Photo's - Paint and Color Matching Posted: Tue Mar 14, 2023 2:33 pm Subject: Looking for Fish carb. foto |
Best I could find:
(Ray Fox, I believe)
https://i.imgur.com/qEJu3UX.jpg
Wow. Never mind the race car.
That woody wagon is the bee's nuts. |
Topic: Allan Grice Fosters 1989 Pontiac Coke 600 |
bangor boy
Replies: 13
Views: 4485
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Forum: The Fab Shop Posted: Tue Mar 14, 2023 2:30 pm Subject: Allan Grice Fosters 1989 Pontiac Coke 600 |
Croikey. It'll be a dinky-dy day in Auz when this storied car gets done, mate. Good start.
As the immortal Croc Hunter, Steve Irwin, might have said: "She's a beautee. And she's ready to stroi ... |
Topic: Removing decals from Lionel |
bangor boy
Replies: 17
Views: 37511
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Forum: The Diecast Den Posted: Wed Mar 08, 2023 1:25 am Subject: Removing decals from Lionel |
I have been looking to customize my own diecast and stripping the paint was something I was trying to research. I was disappointed to see that some comments were that Citristrip would not work on new ... |
Topic: GTO Short Tracker |
bangor boy
Replies: 4
Views: 2357
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Forum: Road Racers, Drag Racers, Open Wheels, Modifieds, Late Models, ect Posted: Sat Mar 04, 2023 12:45 am Subject: GTO Short Tracker |
Never has mauve looked so menacing. Tough looking car. |
Topic: Salvino Ford Kits |
bangor boy
Replies: 16
Views: 5070
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Thu Mar 02, 2023 1:55 am Subject: Salvino Ford Kits |
My hobby shop has both Mustangs. Grappled one today
Bill
Grapple away for those kits. Just don't pull on Joey's 'hair'. |
Topic: Comments on Salvino's Roadrunner kit... |
bangor boy
Replies: 25
Views: 7998
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Forum: Grayside Racers Corner 1973 - 1989 Posted: Thu Feb 23, 2023 11:38 pm Subject: Comments on Salvino's Roadrunner kit... |
There's a very informative WIP about the Petty Roadrunner going on here:
http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/topic/177390-salvinos-jr-71-petty-plymouth/#comments |
Topic: great news from Salvino's |
bangor boy
Replies: 49
Views: 11839
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Wed Feb 01, 2023 11:48 pm Subject: great news from Salvino's |
Gonna go out on a limb here and bet that they'll do just fine without you.
Enjoy whatcha got and all the best in your perfectionist modelling endeavours down the road. Keep us posted, eh? Oh, the t ... |
Topic: great news from Salvino's |
bangor boy
Replies: 49
Views: 11839
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Fri Jan 27, 2023 11:30 am Subject: great news from Salvino's |
The Dailey website isn't very sophisticated and doesn't show inventory. But if you call and ask about something specific, they'll check and let you know immediately. They put aside two kits for me unt ... |
Topic: great news from Salvino's |
bangor boy
Replies: 49
Views: 11839
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Thu Jan 26, 2023 1:40 am Subject: great news from Salvino's |
Dailey Hobbies, out in Whitby, 2 min. drive from Thickson Rd and the 401. Good selection of NASCAR kits and well stocked for all building needs. $63 for the Petty kit felt a little heavy but, with int ... |
Topic: great news from Salvino's |
bangor boy
Replies: 49
Views: 11839
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Wed Jan 25, 2023 5:08 pm Subject: great news from Salvino's |
It's looking like Salvinos will exceed expectations with the '71 Petty Roadrunner kit. They sold out in a flash - for just over $50 per - in the three hobby shops in my area (Toronto) that routinely s ... |
Topic: great news from Salvino's |
bangor boy
Replies: 49
Views: 11839
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Sun Jan 22, 2023 11:47 am Subject: great news from Salvino's |
I see what you are saying.......I\d not make that big of a sizing error.....I made them like the photos I was supplied.....so there must be one more like what I used for sizing. I don't keep materials ... |
Topic: great news from Salvino's |
bangor boy
Replies: 49
Views: 11839
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Sat Jan 21, 2023 1:49 am Subject: great news from Salvino's |
A minor issue. Not unlike the one harped on about for the Blaney decals. For the most part, the Flock decals are dandy. You did a fine job if one wants to build the 1952 model Hudson. I'm more interes ... |
Topic: Lorenzen @ Southern 500 1970 |
bangor boy
Replies: 4
Views: 2828
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Forum: Darkside Racers Corner 1948 - 1972 Posted: Fri Jan 20, 2023 1:26 pm Subject: Lorenzen @ Southern 500 1970 |
Great race video. The immortal voice of Bud Lindemann doing commentary.
One article I saw says Lorenzen had to use the yellow stripes at Talladega in '70 because he'd never raced there before. Mayb ... |
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