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Topic: Wendell Scott |
elcejay
Replies: 22
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Wed Feb 21, 2024 10:51 am Subject: Wendell Scott |
Thanks for compliment. I used Tamiya TS-58 Pearl Light Blue. Wonderful! Thanks for letting me know Dan. |
Topic: 1955 Nascar Championship Winner Tim Flock |
elcejay
Replies: 9
Views: 1146
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Wed Feb 21, 2024 10:17 am Subject: 1955 Nascar Championship Winner Tim Flock |
Beautiful clean build and lovely photography. I do like your OOB builds - they show the kits off very well. Thanks for sharing, JJ. |
Topic: Old Milwaukee |
elcejay
Replies: 10
Views: 1250
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Wed Feb 21, 2024 10:01 am Subject: Old Milwaukee |
Lovely build, Bighoo. Nice to see this bult OOB. Would you mind sharing what Tamiya red you used, and on what primer, please? It looks wonderful. |
Topic: looking for powerslide sunoco decals |
elcejay
Replies: 1
Views: 756
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Forum: The Trading Post Posted: Sun Dec 24, 2023 11:40 am Subject: looking for powerslide sunoco decals |
Hello Jose. I have a set that I will use for the #98 Noffsinger car.
If the remnants (#94) cars) will help you, you are welcome to them. Please PM me if this helps. |
Topic: Rusty Wallace's 1989 Kodiak Pontiac |
elcejay
Replies: 8
Views: 2712
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Mon Dec 18, 2023 10:28 am Subject: Rusty Wallace's 1989 Kodiak Pontiac |
I'm very glad that Dave commented on your post, bumping it in the Showroom listings. Lovely build. I have added a reply to the build commentary (thanks for the link - I am hoping to confirm the Rustol ... |
Topic: Rusty's 1989 Kodiak Pontiac |
elcejay
Replies: 17
Views: 5323
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Forum: The Fab Shop Posted: Mon Dec 18, 2023 10:12 am Subject: Rusty's 1989 Kodiak Pontiac |
Hello Razorback. That car looks amazing. I am glad that Dave Van bumped the showroom post - I have the same build planned and hope that it turns out 1/2 as good as yours! Thanks for sharing.
I know ... |
Topic: Tyler Reddick's 'The Beast Unleashed' Toyota Camry TRD 2023 |
elcejay
Replies: 8
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Sat Dec 09, 2023 11:42 am Subject: Tyler Reddick's 'The Beast Unleashed' Toyota Camry TRD 2023 |
Hi Alby,
That was a very brave build after 20+ years in the wilderness. It seems like a difficult kit to take on, with aftermarket decals to-boot. Thanks for sharing the pitfalls, and I hope that y ... |
Topic: Salvinos JR '71 Petty Plymouth |
elcejay
Replies: 16
Views: 4891
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Sat Dec 09, 2023 11:15 am Subject: Salvinos JR '71 Petty Plymouth |
Wonderful build. The 'aerial' shots look like a 1:1 car. The houndstooth seat nails it. Thanks so much for posting this. |
Topic: Rusty Wallace 1990 Daytona 500 |
elcejay
Replies: 9
Views: 1949
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Sat Dec 09, 2023 11:10 am Subject: Rusty Wallace 1990 Daytona 500 |
Lovely build, and the gold paint call-out is a huge help. Thank you. |
Topic: Salvinos is getting into the vintage Monogram Fords! |
elcejay
Replies: 57
Views: 10969
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Sat Dec 09, 2023 10:02 am Subject: Salvinos is getting into the vintage Monogram Fords! |
The fact that Salvinos exists is a huge bonus. The mistakes they are making seem to me to be no worse than the mistakes of other kit makers. I can live with that.
I want Salvinos to tap into the bi ... |
Topic: Holman Moody Race Hauler w/David Pearson 66 Fairlane |
elcejay
Replies: 26
Views: 4926
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Mon Nov 27, 2023 7:57 am Subject: Holman Moody Race Hauler w/David Pearson 66 Fairlane |
Pass a napkin, please - I am drooling. That build is museum-worthy. |
Topic: Rick Ware cars? |
elcejay
Replies: 8
Views: 1704
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Forum: Decal Makers Previews Posted: Mon Nov 27, 2023 7:52 am Subject: Rick Ware cars? |
I also did the #15 Summit Racing car J J Yeley drove.
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Thanks MPR Mark. I have seen your RWR decals and may snap some up at a later time. Its nice that you helped 18degrees out with that set.
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Topic: Rick Ware cars? |
elcejay
Replies: 8
Views: 1704
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Forum: Decal Makers Previews Posted: Mon Nov 27, 2023 7:45 am Subject: Rick Ware cars? |
Perhaps it is just something to my taste, but I love those midnight blue cars with green and grey stripes. They have made me pay more attention to the team overall. I am rooting for them at the super ... |
Topic: 1992 Havoline #28 |
elcejay
Replies: 16
Views: 11804
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Wed Nov 01, 2023 9:00 am Subject: 1992 Havoline #28 |
It is a lovely build. I am glad VDC bumped it, mine eyes are much pleased! |
Topic: Rick Ware cars? |
elcejay
Replies: 8
Views: 1704
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Forum: Decal Makers Previews Posted: Wed Nov 01, 2023 8:36 am Subject: Rick Ware cars? |
Perhaps it is just something to my taste, but I love those midnight blue cars with green and grey stripes. They have made me pay more attention to the team overall. I am rooting for them at the super ... |
Topic: Rusty Wallace #27 Pontiac Grand Prix AMT Ertl |
elcejay
Replies: 10
Views: 2270
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Thu Oct 26, 2023 11:49 pm Subject: Rusty Wallace #27 Pontiac Grand Prix AMT Ertl |
Wonderful looking build. I, too, was hesitant about AMT kits, but this looks lovely! Thanks for sharing. |
Topic: Logano 2023 AMC Tribute Darlington Throwback |
elcejay
Replies: 5
Views: 2373
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Wed Oct 11, 2023 8:50 am Subject: Logano 2023 AMC Tribute Darlington Throwback |
Love it! Neat build of what is quite possibly my all-time favourite throwback scheme. Would you share your paint choices, please mate? |
Topic: Army #01. Time Magazine. |
elcejay
Replies: 10
Views: 2200
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Wed Oct 11, 2023 8:42 am Subject: Army #01. Time Magazine. |
Very impressed with the build - all aspects of it! Thanks for the advice on how these JWBTM sets are holding up. Those decals went down very well. |
Topic: Wendell Scott |
elcejay
Replies: 22
Views: 3425
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Wed Oct 11, 2023 8:40 am Subject: Wendell Scott |
Beautiful build, Dan. What rattle can did you muster up for the blue, please, dear sir? |
Topic: Bobby Allison's 1982 Gatorade Buick *Daytona 500 winner* |
elcejay
Replies: 4
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Wed Oct 11, 2023 8:35 am Subject: Bobby Allison's 1982 Gatorade Buick *Daytona 500 winner* |
Sweet build, Dennis. That 1988 car looks excellent too - a very nice looking gold paint job on it. |
Topic: Ken Schrader Folgers Lumina |
elcejay
Replies: 7
Views: 2696
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Wed Aug 30, 2023 3:58 am Subject: Re: Ken Schrader Folgers Lumina |
Monogram kit with Powerslide decals and Testors paint.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52983651207_257ba5e159_c.jpg
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52984626175_9729456f89_c.jpg
https://live ... |
Topic: Reddick Jumpman |
elcejay
Replies: 6
Views: 2010
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Tue Aug 29, 2023 9:45 am Subject: Reddick Jumpman |
Splendid build. Even those close up hi-res images make it look good! The paint choice worked wonderfully. |
Topic: Keith Rocco modified |
elcejay
Replies: 13
Views: 3946
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Tue Aug 29, 2023 9:30 am Subject: Keith Rocco modified |
That is one mean looking vehicle. I am going to have to go hunting modified races on Youtube now. Lovely, lovely build. Thanks for sharing. |
Topic: Butch Miller ASA Camaro |
elcejay
Replies: 22
Views: 4622
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Tue Aug 29, 2023 9:25 am Subject: Butch Miller ASA Camaro |
Wow - stunning build! Compared to the 'actual' photo, it's even better than the real thing! |
Topic: Ken Schrader Folgers Lumina |
elcejay
Replies: 7
Views: 2696
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Tue Aug 29, 2023 9:19 am Subject: Ken Schrader Folgers Lumina |
Lovely build, bighoo. I didn't realise there was a Folgers Lumina, so thanks for the education!
May I ask what paint you used for the Folgers 'red'? It looks just right to my eye. |
Topic: #4 Kodak Lumina |
elcejay
Replies: 4
Views: 1693
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Tue Aug 29, 2023 9:12 am Subject: #4 Kodak Lumina |
Love the build. The red rim lines are a nice finishing touch.
(Yep, I too am a fan of red on yellow cars! Don't throw rocks at me for this, but...I am not really sure if I am a Logano fan, or simpl ... |
Topic: Allan Grice Fosters 1989 Pontiac Coke 600 |
elcejay
Replies: 18
Views: 4284
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Tue Aug 29, 2023 9:01 am Subject: Allan Grice Fosters 1989 Pontiac Coke 600 |
Love the build, Shunter. I have this one in the cue, so I may delay it for a few years time so people don't compare my eggshell jobby against your beauty!
Hope you are doing well, mate. I wish you ... |
Topic: 1988 Brett Bodine Crisco TBird |
elcejay
Replies: 11
Views: 2894
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Tue Aug 29, 2023 8:53 am Subject: 1988 Brett Bodine Crisco TBird |
I am drooling. With the stance you gave it, it wouldn't matter what livery was on that build, it would still look low and mean and gorgeous. Love it! |
Topic: 1994 Rusty Wallce MGD #2 TBird |
elcejay
Replies: 10
Views: 2157
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Tue Aug 29, 2023 8:47 am Subject: 1994 Rusty Wallce MGD #2 TBird |
One is always one's harshest critic!
Love the build and I am grateful for the mention of the paint choices - they look wonderful. The stance looks pretty darn good too. Your grills appear race-wor ... |
Topic: 1989 Derrick Cope Purolator Pontiac |
elcejay
Replies: 8
Views: 2032
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Tue Aug 29, 2023 8:30 am Subject: 1989 Derrick Cope Purolator Pontiac |
I would be pretty chuffed if my painted checkers looked that good. That is one handsome model. |
Topic: Rick Ware cars? |
elcejay
Replies: 8
Views: 1704
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Forum: Decal Makers Previews Posted: Tue Aug 29, 2023 8:27 am Subject: Rick Ware cars? |
Hello 3 Amigos,
Thanks for these wonderful decal sets you are producing. Do you have plans for Rick Ware Racing decals? A biohaven Mustang set would put some lead in the pencil! That is one smart l ... |
Topic: Available now - 9-slot wheels for 1/16 AMT kits |
elcejay
Replies: 0
Views: 976
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Wed Jun 28, 2023 11:01 am Subject: Available now - 9-slot wheels for 1/16 AMT kits |
I bought a set of 1/24 3D printed wheels from a guy (Ken of Get Your Kit On, aka GYKO) who lives nearby and he was interested in my request for 9-slot wheels for the 1/16 AMT T-Birds and Pontiacs. He ... |
Topic: 2007 David Reutimann #00 Dominos Toyota |
elcejay
Replies: 2
Views: 1677
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Fri Jun 16, 2023 10:36 am Subject: 2007 David Reutimann #00 Dominos Toyota |
Maybe my attention to detail is not what it used to be, but I saw no flaws in the body before I read your comments, Billy. Great build of a lovely car. I have said this in comments to another build o ... |
Topic: Joey's 2022 Championship Mustang |
elcejay
Replies: 4
Views: 2054
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Fri Jun 16, 2023 10:30 am Subject: Joey's 2022 Championship Mustang |
Ditto my comments for the two other next gen Penske cars. Lovely, lovely, lovely! Thanks for sharing. |
Topic: Ryan Blaney 2023 Menards Mustang |
elcejay
Replies: 6
Views: 4063
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Fri Jun 16, 2023 10:29 am Subject: Ryan Blaney 2023 Menards Mustang |
You just nail these next gen cars. Stunning build. As I mentioned for your Cindric car - you have shown the Penske wheels beautifully. How did you make them look so good? |
Topic: Austin Cindric's 2023 Discount Tire Mustang |
elcejay
Replies: 5
Views: 2282
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Fri Jun 16, 2023 10:25 am Subject: Austin Cindric's 2023 Discount Tire Mustang |
Just beautiful! So clean. Looks real! Did you do anything to make the wheels look so good? I have yet to build a next gen kit. The Penske wheels look so good on the track, I was worried about how the ... |
Topic: Fittings for braided lines, sources for lines |
elcejay
Replies: 6
Views: 1938
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Fri Jun 16, 2023 10:10 am Subject: Fittings for braided lines, sources for lines |
Top Studio is another option. Some products listed here...
https://www.bnamodelworld.com.au/top-studio?page=3 |
Topic: 1987 Tommy Ellis Freedlander Monte Carlo |
elcejay
Replies: 4
Views: 1940
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Tue Jun 06, 2023 8:36 am Subject: 1987 Tommy Ellis Freedlander Monte Carlo |
Hi Billy. I can imagine your frustration with the decals, and one is always one's own worst critic. I imagine it looks much better on the shelf than these very clear, warts-and-all, photos show us. I ... |
Topic: Dinner Bell OLD’s yellow |
elcejay
Replies: 4
Views: 3978
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Forum: Reference Photo's - Paint and Color Matching Posted: Sun May 14, 2023 10:28 am Subject: Dinner Bell OLD’s yellow |
Hi Shunter. Re-reading my last post, it may have been a bit convoluted, sorry. In short, I agree with BrianP. The car is more of a true yellow than the on-line images show. I think that all of us agre ... |
Topic: Dinner Bell OLD’s yellow |
elcejay
Replies: 4
Views: 3978
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Forum: Reference Photo's - Paint and Color Matching Posted: Fri Apr 28, 2023 1:12 pm Subject: Dinner Bell OLD’s yellow |
I think that the photos make it look like a darker, more orange, yellow than it is.
I have a Revell diecast of another version of the car (same version as the Monogram kit). The yellow on the body ... |
Topic: 1969 Daytona 500 Winner Leeroy Yarbrough Talladega |
elcejay
Replies: 10
Views: 4042
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Fri Apr 28, 2023 11:48 am Subject: 1969 Daytona 500 Winner Leeroy Yarbrough Talladega |
Excellent build. Too many people really trash this kit, but as you prove here, it can build into a nice representation.
It is a beautiful build, JJ, and the photos are splendid. I have the same kit ... |
Topic: Ross Chastain Nextgen Camaro first cup win car , COTA |
elcejay
Replies: 8
Views: 4027
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Fri Apr 28, 2023 11:40 am Subject: Ross Chastain Nextgen Camaro first cup win car , COTA |
Beautiful build Mark, and thanks for sharing it. I was worried about how well/easily the decals would work on the busier liveries of the Salvinos next gen car range. It looks great! Was it onerous get ... |
Topic: 1991 Harry Gant Skoal Bandit Oldsmobile |
elcejay
Replies: 3
Views: 2628
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Fri Apr 28, 2023 11:34 am Subject: 1991 Harry Gant Skoal Bandit Oldsmobile |
You set a high bar with this, randman. Stunning build and beautiful photography. |
Topic: Donnie Allison Digard Chevy 1974 |
elcejay
Replies: 17
Views: 6494
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Fri Apr 28, 2023 11:28 am Subject: Donnie Allison Digard Chevy 1974 |
That is another great looking car, arca guy. Thanks for showing it. |
Topic: 1989 #10 Ken Bouchard Simoniz Pontiac |
elcejay
Replies: 8
Views: 3381
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Fri Apr 28, 2023 11:25 am Subject: 1989 #10 Ken Bouchard Simoniz Pontiac |
Hey there lefty, I had not seen that one before! Thanks for sharing. Nice livery and lovely build. Thanks for sharing. Crime dog now has me on the hunt for the other unique schemes from the race! |
Topic: Ray Elder Olympia Beer Charger |
elcejay
Replies: 18
Views: 6548
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Fri Apr 28, 2023 11:22 am Subject: Ray Elder Olympia Beer Charger |
Lovely build, arca guy. I hope mine turns out that nice! May I also ask what blue you used, please? |
Topic: Buddy Baker #88 Red Baron Oldsmobile |
elcejay
Replies: 25
Views: 15385
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Fri Apr 28, 2023 11:17 am Subject: Buddy Baker #88 Red Baron Oldsmobile |
Lovely build of one good looking race car. Thanks for the colour call-outs too! |
Topic: Logo ID Help |
elcejay
Replies: 2
Views: 1760
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Forum: Reference Photo's - Paint and Color Matching Posted: Wed Feb 15, 2023 9:51 am Subject: Logo ID Help |
Hello mate. Perhaps that contingency was put on at Ray's shop. Recognition of a small partner of theirs, perhaps. You could try pete@rayevernham.com.
You have probably seen this - just posting the ... |
Topic: #19 Bulls-Eye BBQ Thunderbird |
elcejay
Replies: 5
Views: 7374
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Wed Jan 18, 2023 10:03 am Subject: #19 Bulls-Eye BBQ Thunderbird |
Hi Thomas, I just looked in on this. The Bull's Eye cars all look pretty cool to me, and this is a very pretty build!
Forgive my ignorance - did you make the grid that you posed the car on in the ... |
Topic: Lake Speed #83 Prestone |
elcejay
Replies: 4
Views: 2684
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Forum: Reference Photo's - Paint and Color Matching Posted: Tue Dec 27, 2022 11:45 am Subject: Lake Speed #83 Prestone |
I'd use Tamiya Chrome Yellow.......
I agree with Dave. If we can assume the color intends to match the yellow in the Prestone logo, Tamiya Chrome Yellow is your closest rattle can option, and a pre ... |
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