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  Topic: 1/24 Monogram #5 Labonte Lumina
jchrisf

Replies: 14
Views: 6539

PostForum: Nascar Modeling Discussion   Posted: Thu Jun 16, 2022 7:17 am   Subject: 1/24 Monogram #5 Labonte Lumina
Bob Downie recommended Zinsser BIN sealer to prevent bleed through of colors in one of his articles.
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  Topic: The least expensive way to dissolve super glue off?
jchrisf

Replies: 7
Views: 5387

PostForum: Nascar Modeling Discussion   Posted: Sun Jun 12, 2022 11:30 am   Subject: The least expensive way to dissolve super glue off?
I left these pieces to sit for several months in the SuperClean and just opened it back up. Everything was completely apart so this will work. Unfortunately I don't know how long it exactly took for ...
  Topic: #17 NOS sprint car
jchrisf

Replies: 13
Views: 8442

PostForum: The Showroom   Posted: Wed Oct 13, 2021 3:27 am   Subject: #17 NOS sprint car
That looks great... I wish I'd have picked up more of these kits when they were available. I hear Revell is going to produce more though, I hope.
  Topic: #33 Harry Gant
jchrisf

Replies: 16
Views: 15477

PostForum: Grayside Racers Corner 1973 - 1989   Posted: Tue Oct 12, 2021 2:12 pm   Subject: #33 Harry Gant
I always loved the Skoal cars and your looks great. What gold did you use on the wheels?
  Topic: Sizing of Custom 1/64 Decals
jchrisf

Replies: 2
Views: 3705

PostForum: Nascar Tips and Tricks   Posted: Mon Oct 11, 2021 3:33 pm   Subject: Sizing of Custom 1/64 Decals
check this out
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CXARPWE7iH4&t=7s
  Topic: 1991 Dave Marcis #71 US Coast Guard Chevrolet
jchrisf

Replies: 6
Views: 5417

PostForum: The Showroom   Posted: Fri Oct 08, 2021 3:38 am   Subject: 1991 Dave Marcis #71 US Coast Guard Chevrolet
Another great build
  Topic: 1989 Dick Trickle #84 Miller American Buick
jchrisf

Replies: 4
Views: 4803

PostForum: The Showroom   Posted: Fri Oct 08, 2021 3:37 am   Subject: 1989 Dick Trickle #84 Miller American Buick
This is one of my favorite paint schemes. I was fortunate to get one of these recently and look forward to building it. Yours came out great Billy.
  Topic: 1987 Steve Christman #62 Pontiac 2+2
jchrisf

Replies: 3
Views: 4192

PostForum: The Showroom   Posted: Fri Oct 08, 2021 3:35 am   Subject: 1987 Steve Christman #62 Pontiac 2+2
Very nice
  Topic: Fantasy Cup Series 2022 - Silly Season
jchrisf

Replies: 5
Views: 4228

PostForum: Nascar Modeling Discussion   Posted: Thu Oct 07, 2021 4:55 pm   Subject: Fantasy Cup Series 2022 - Silly Season
I'm a newb.. what's the details on this?
  Topic: Original 1973 Richard Petty Dodge Charger kit
jchrisf

Replies: 8
Views: 8605

PostForum: Grayside Racers Corner 1973 - 1989   Posted: Mon Oct 04, 2021 2:14 pm   Subject: Original 1973 Richard Petty Dodge Charger kit
I've seen them on Ebay for around $200.00 and up.

Thanks, I might have to sell it some day.
  Topic: Original 1973 Richard Petty Dodge Charger kit
jchrisf

Replies: 8
Views: 8605

PostForum: Grayside Racers Corner 1973 - 1989   Posted: Sun Oct 03, 2021 4:02 pm   Subject: Original 1973 Richard Petty Dodge Charger kit
Thanks for the info!
  Topic: Original 1973 Richard Petty Dodge Charger kit
jchrisf

Replies: 8
Views: 8605

PostForum: Grayside Racers Corner 1973 - 1989   Posted: Sun Oct 03, 2021 11:51 am   Subject: Original 1973 Richard Petty Dodge Charger kit
I'm curious if my original 1973 Richard Petty Dodge Charger super 1/16 kit is of any more value than the new ones now that the new ones are out?

When did MPC re-release them?

I picked up an orig ...
  Topic: Moebius models
jchrisf

Replies: 5
Views: 4941

PostForum: The Social Hall   Posted: Sun Oct 03, 2021 7:12 am   Subject: Moebius models
The Hudson is almost Tamiya level.


Nice, I didn't realize this. I just picked up a Hudson Hornet for a great price on eBay.
  Topic: Another local racer...
jchrisf

Replies: 6
Views: 5292

PostForum: The Showroom   Posted: Tue Sep 28, 2021 1:43 pm   Subject: Another local racer...
That looks great!
  Topic: The Brush Painters Society
jchrisf

Replies: 154
Views: 84891

PostForum: Nascar Modeling Discussion   Posted: Mon Sep 27, 2021 6:16 am   Subject: The Brush Painters Society
Wow Mark.. that looks smooth and shiny.
  Topic: Does anyone remember this old Nascar race
jchrisf

Replies: 8
Views: 7705

PostForum: Grayside Racers Corner 1973 - 1989   Posted: Mon Sep 27, 2021 6:14 am   Subject: Does anyone remember this old Nascar race
Dale wrecked DW and himself at Richmond in 1986 and Kyle petty got the win.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8xMp8mq27uA

Yeah, it was definitely a different race and I believe it was on the Wide ...
  Topic: Bud Moore initial RC Cola 1972 Torino [9-25 Update]
jchrisf

Replies: 8
Views: 8256

PostForum: The Fab Shop   Posted: Sun Sep 26, 2021 4:07 pm   Subject: Bud Moore initial RC Cola 1972 Torino [9-25 Update]
Brush painted? Why did you brush paint it?

Pierre Rivard inspired me. I figure solid white would be a safe color to start with. Tamiya acrylics are great to work with. Here is a '75 Torino I am w ...
  Topic: Bud Moore initial RC Cola 1972 Torino [9-25 Update]
jchrisf

Replies: 8
Views: 8256

PostForum: The Fab Shop   Posted: Sun Sep 26, 2021 2:41 pm   Subject: Bud Moore initial RC Cola 1972 Torino [9-25 Update]
Brush painted? Wow, I can't tell from the pics. Great job! Why did you brush paint it?
  Topic: Cale's Valvoline Buick
jchrisf

Replies: 11
Views: 8034

PostForum: Reference Photo's - Paint and Color Matching   Posted: Sat Sep 25, 2021 7:42 am   Subject: Cale's Valvoline Buick
1981 Darlington. Compared to the Diehard contingency on the fender, the panel under the headlight looks extremely dark blue. This is why I've always wondered/questioned if this car was really black. ...
  Topic: The Brush Painters Society
jchrisf

Replies: 154
Views: 84891

PostForum: Nascar Modeling Discussion   Posted: Sat Sep 25, 2021 7:40 am   Subject: The Brush Painters Society
Mark, I think you are on with the idea of a more robust (polishable) clear layer before finishing off with Future
I went to my hobby store but they're out of Vallejo gloss so I got some Tamiya X-22 c ...
  Topic: Does anyone remember this old Nascar race
jchrisf

Replies: 8
Views: 7705

PostForum: Grayside Racers Corner 1973 - 1989   Posted: Fri Sep 24, 2021 5:13 pm   Subject: Does anyone remember this old Nascar race
That was the 1986 NASCAR Winston Cup Richmond 400. It is on youtube.

Man has that track changed. I do believe it was Richmond but I still think it was around 1980. I could totally be remembering ...
  Topic: Does anyone remember this old Nascar race
jchrisf

Replies: 8
Views: 7705

PostForum: Grayside Racers Corner 1973 - 1989   Posted: Fri Sep 24, 2021 3:53 pm   Subject: Does anyone remember this old Nascar race
I was a little boy and I think it was the late 70s to early 80s. I think the race was on something like Wide World of Sports but I can't remember anything except:
It was a very small track with a ve ...
  Topic: Al Straub's NASCAR Grand American Daytona Car
jchrisf

Replies: 16
Views: 14164

PostForum: The Showroom   Posted: Fri Sep 24, 2021 12:39 pm   Subject: Al Straub's NASCAR Grand American Daytona Car
Nice! Would love to see more pics of this one.

This thread is a year and a half old.. hopefully he'll read this and post more.
  Topic: 1975 Dale Earnhardt 10,000 RPM Speed Shop Dodge
jchrisf

Replies: 4
Views: 4581

PostForum: The Showroom   Posted: Mon Sep 20, 2021 6:54 am   Subject: 1975 Dale Earnhardt 10,000 RPM Speed Shop Dodge
This is a nice one. I can tell the quality of your work has improved since you painted this one but it still looks great.

What's your secret now so you don't get the orange peel?
  Topic: 1982 David Pearson Chattanooga Chew #03 Buick
jchrisf

Replies: 7
Views: 6687

PostForum: The Showroom   Posted: Mon Sep 20, 2021 6:52 am   Subject: 1982 David Pearson Chattanooga Chew #03 Buick
I love this paint and decal scheme. I don't remember this car but always loved the Levi Garrett cars too. This one is similar. Is the yellow under Chattanooga Chew the decal or paint?
  Topic: 1982 Mark Martin #02 Jolly Rancher Buick
jchrisf

Replies: 10
Views: 8672

PostForum: The Showroom   Posted: Mon Sep 20, 2021 6:50 am   Subject: 1982 Mark Martin #02 Jolly Rancher Buick
Another great looking build. Those decals look perfect as does the paint and everything else.
  Topic: 1986 Richard Petty #43 STP Pontiac Grand Prix 2+2
jchrisf

Replies: 10
Views: 8347

PostForum: The Showroom   Posted: Mon Sep 20, 2021 6:47 am   Subject: 1986 Richard Petty #43 STP Pontiac Grand Prix 2+2
That paint looks smooth to me. And the masking looks like it was perfect. Beautiful car.
  Topic: 1980 Buddy Baker Napa Oldsmobile
jchrisf

Replies: 12
Views: 8614

PostForum: The Showroom   Posted: Mon Sep 20, 2021 6:43 am   Subject: 1980 Buddy Baker Napa Oldsmobile
That looks great. Such a cool paint scheme.
  Topic: 1990 Dale Jarrett Crunch BGN Pontiac
jchrisf

Replies: 7
Views: 5529

PostForum: The Showroom   Posted: Sun Sep 19, 2021 1:23 pm   Subject: 1990 Dale Jarrett Crunch BGN Pontiac
Very nice.. you got that done quick after figuring out the decals. Which decals did you print?
  Topic: Junior Johnson Mystery Motor Impala
jchrisf

Replies: 35
Views: 19996

PostForum: The Showroom   Posted: Sun Sep 19, 2021 8:47 am   Subject: Junior Johnson Mystery Motor Impala

Don't worry about leaving some leftover paint, just get your color mix as you want it to be. Just throw it away and start fresh for the next coat.


That looks great Pierre. I wonder if you used ...
  Topic: What's the best Nascar kits to be on the lookout for?
jchrisf

Replies: 24
Views: 16163

PostForum: Nascar Modeling Discussion   Posted: Fri Sep 17, 2021 3:00 pm   Subject: What's the best Nascar kits to be on the lookout for?
I personally like the AMT kits. Probably because I built more "annual" kits when I was a kid than R/M kits. I think the detail is good but 1/24 took off in the 1980s with the Regal/MC kits ...
  Topic: What's the best Nascar kits to be on the lookout for?
jchrisf

Replies: 24
Views: 16163

PostForum: Nascar Modeling Discussion   Posted: Thu Sep 16, 2021 2:55 pm   Subject: What's the best Nascar kits to be on the lookout for?
I personally like the AMT kits. Probably because I built more "annual" kits when I was a kid than R/M kits. I think the detail is good but 1/24 took off in the 1980s with the Regal/MC kits ...
  Topic: What's the best Nascar kits to be on the lookout for?
jchrisf

Replies: 24
Views: 16163

PostForum: Nascar Modeling Discussion   Posted: Thu Sep 16, 2021 6:04 am   Subject: What's the best Nascar kits to be on the lookout for?
I recently got some AMT Nascar kits around the 1990 era and was impressed with the plastic, packing and instructions. I think they bagged more of the parts and didn't put the clear plastic around thi ...
  Topic: Ray Fox 1965 Dodge
jchrisf

Replies: 18
Views: 13441

PostForum: Darkside Racers Corner 1948 - 1972   Posted: Tue Sep 14, 2021 3:50 pm   Subject: Ray Fox 1965 Dodge
That's beautiful.
  Topic: Building my first Nascar kit. 1990 Lumina tips appreciated
jchrisf

Replies: 6
Views: 7000

PostForum: Nascar Tips and Tricks   Posted: Mon Sep 13, 2021 10:02 am   Subject: Building my first Nascar kit. 1990 Lumina tips appreciated
Well, it seems I stumbled onto randyayersmodeling.com instead of the forum and Randy has some great tips and tricks there. Unfortunately many of the links are missing or gone and the code is a little ...
  Topic: Mark Martin #5 Kellogg’s/Carquest Impala
jchrisf

Replies: 2
Views: 3915

PostForum: The Fab Shop   Posted: Sun Sep 12, 2021 2:45 pm   Subject: Mark Martin #5 Kellogg’s/Carquest Impala
That's looking good. What paints are you using on the body?

My uncle used to race with Mark before he went big time.
  Topic: The Brush Painters Society
jchrisf

Replies: 154
Views: 84891

PostForum: Nascar Modeling Discussion   Posted: Sat Sep 11, 2021 3:31 pm   Subject: The Brush Painters Society
Last night I found what I thought was a great resource for the brush painter's society so I thought I'd share it here.

I have always airbrushed everything but after seeing Clay Kemp do some detai ...
  Topic: The Brush Painters Society
jchrisf

Replies: 154
Views: 84891

PostForum: Nascar Modeling Discussion   Posted: Sat Sep 11, 2021 3:27 pm   Subject: The Brush Painters Society
I agree, this does meet the standard. I use Vallejo for most of my work but not for small metallic engine, exhaust or suspension parts. Tamiya acrylics for those.
Attached are 2 pics showing some of ...
  Topic: The Brush Painters Society
jchrisf

Replies: 154
Views: 84891

PostForum: Nascar Modeling Discussion   Posted: Sat Sep 11, 2021 11:29 am   Subject: The Brush Painters Society
Thanks, Jchrisf. Very informative videos. Especially liked the brush on chrome product from Spain.

Yeah Mark, that brush on chrome is a game changer.

Barbatos Rex thought the airbrush bottle w ...
  Topic: The Brush Painters Society
jchrisf

Replies: 154
Views: 84891

PostForum: Nascar Modeling Discussion   Posted: Sat Sep 11, 2021 6:09 am   Subject: The Brush Painters Society
Oh.. one more... brush on chrome Cool
https://youtu.be/DRugMMqcuIM
  Topic: The Brush Painters Society
jchrisf

Replies: 154
Views: 84891

PostForum: Nascar Modeling Discussion   Posted: Sat Sep 11, 2021 6:03 am   Subject: The Brush Painters Society
Last night I found what I thought was a great resource for the brush painter's society so I thought I'd share it here.

I have always airbrushed everything but after seeing Clay Kemp do some detai ...
  Topic: 2006 #26 Crown Royal downforce Ford Fusion
jchrisf

Replies: 4
Views: 4439

PostForum: The Showroom   Posted: Sat Sep 11, 2021 5:44 am   Subject: 2006 #26 Crown Royal downforce Ford Fusion
Great job Henrik
  Topic: The Brush Painters Society
jchrisf

Replies: 154
Views: 84891

PostForum: Nascar Modeling Discussion   Posted: Fri Sep 10, 2021 4:28 pm   Subject: The Brush Painters Society
I agree, this does meet the standard. I use Vallejo for most of my work but not for small metallic engine, exhaust or suspension parts. Tamiya acrylics for those.
Attached are 2 pics showing some of ...
  Topic: Model building digital
jchrisf

Replies: 4
Views: 4526

PostForum: Nascar Modeling Discussion   Posted: Fri Sep 10, 2021 7:01 am   Subject: Model building digital
Thomas, this looks like a cool and accurate way to design a paint scheme for a car. I might have to get a PS4. Could you do the same with the game if it comes in PC version?
  Topic: The least expensive way to dissolve super glue off?
jchrisf

Replies: 7
Views: 5387

PostForum: Nascar Modeling Discussion   Posted: Wed Sep 08, 2021 2:16 pm   Subject: The least expensive way to dissolve super glue off?
The super glue is a no go. I never got those engine halves apart or the pan off. I even tried super glue debonder but it couldn't loosen them.

However, I tried the experiment with epoxy and it al ...
  Topic: Clifford Allison's Buick Late Model *Updated 9-12-20
jchrisf

Replies: 23
Views: 22566

PostForum: The Fab Shop   Posted: Tue Sep 07, 2021 2:59 pm   Subject: Clifford Allison's Buick Late Model *Updated 9-12-20
Thanks for sharing, I learned a lot. What an incredible build.

One thing I would like to know is how did you paint the numbers and needles on the instrument panel?
  Topic: contingency ID
jchrisf

Replies: 17
Views: 10961

PostForum: Nascar Modeling Discussion   Posted: Tue Sep 07, 2021 1:43 pm   Subject: contingency ID


Yeah.. how'd you figure it out Clyde? Looks like it was an old racing publication.

It was a racing publication. I figured it out easily because I've read many of those publications, I've seen ...
  Topic: contingency ID
jchrisf

Replies: 17
Views: 10961

PostForum: Nascar Modeling Discussion   Posted: Tue Sep 07, 2021 10:52 am   Subject: contingency ID
The correct answer is Speedway Scene.



https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51434389065_61f2e7a8cc.jpg

Yeah.. how'd you figure it out Clyde? Looks like it was an old racing publication.
  Topic: contingency ID
jchrisf

Replies: 17
Views: 10961

PostForum: Nascar Modeling Discussion   Posted: Tue Sep 07, 2021 10:03 am   Subject: contingency ID
This is from the photo of DJ and the Crunch car in front of the hauler.. SPEEDWAY 1ST?

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51434339330_077e91ac6b.jpg[url=https://flic.kr/p/2mn5r8Y]Capture by [url=h ...
  Topic: contingency ID
jchrisf

Replies: 17
Views: 10961

PostForum: Nascar Modeling Discussion   Posted: Tue Sep 07, 2021 9:56 am   Subject: Re: got it
I got the BSR-HESS printed, but still don't know what the front fender decal is?

It's as if they didn't want you to read it. I've only found it on Patty Moise, Joe Nemecheck and Bobby Labonte (Pen ...
 
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