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Topic: 1988 Monte Carlo Aerocoupe - nice photos |
joe b
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Forum: Grayside Racers Corner 1973 - 1989 Posted: Sat Jan 21, 2023 11:45 am Subject: 1988 Monte Carlo Aerocoupe - nice photos |
there is not specifically a ford or gm chassis. it is by manufacturer. that is a banjo chassis and was primarily used by ford, yes, but gm too. it depended on driver preference and i think if the shee ... |
Topic: Petty Enterprises Numbers |
joe b
Replies: 13
Views: 4504
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Fri Dec 30, 2022 11:21 am Subject: Petty Enterprises Numbers |
Paul Goldsmith kit is by Lindberg. Model King did a Petty 64 Plymouth kit as an AMTkit
Bill
Round 2 owns the Lindberg tooling.
so is model king owned or partners with round2? |
Topic: Salvinos announcement..... |
joe b
Replies: 21
Views: 7807
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Wed Dec 21, 2022 11:46 am Subject: Salvinos announcement..... |
the roadrunner kit isn't worth the box it came in. all of you raining praise on them should look at their inability to get simple designs right and their lack of detail, and correct measurements and p ... |
Topic: Salvinos announcement..... |
joe b
Replies: 21
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Thu Dec 15, 2022 10:23 pm Subject: Salvinos announcement..... |
I'd hope they acquired a blanket FORD License that will allow them to use the FORD Monogram tooling they have on hand. A dream wish is they retool the 1983 Thunderbird to correct the doors, wheel well ... |
Topic: Petty Enterprises Numbers |
joe b
Replies: 13
Views: 4504
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Thu Dec 15, 2022 10:06 pm Subject: Petty Enterprises Numbers |
One of the Model King reissues of the 1964 Belvedere Nascar has both of those numbers on its decal sheet. Dave Van had something to do with it, so he can add some info as to which one.
Fred Cady did ... |
Topic: Fred Lorenzen 60 Starliner |
joe b
Replies: 13
Views: 10723
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Forum: The Fab Shop Posted: Tue Jul 05, 2022 12:02 am Subject: Fred Lorenzen 60 Starliner |
yes it's there. check the date wednsday may 11th. |
Topic: Fred Lorenzen 60 Starliner |
joe b
Replies: 13
Views: 10723
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Forum: The Fab Shop Posted: Mon Jul 04, 2022 1:44 am Subject: Fred Lorenzen 60 Starliner |
finished piv in showroom |
Topic: 1972 Bobby Isaac Dodge Charger |
joe b
Replies: 11
Views: 6478
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Mon Jun 20, 2022 9:24 pm Subject: 1972 Bobby Isaac Dodge Charger |
salvinos 71 Charger. One of their kits that they made the least amount of mistakes, finally got a body right....almost.
I cut out that rediculess trans tunnel and replaced it with a tunnel cut out of ... |
Topic: Fred Lorenzen 60 Starliner |
joe b
Replies: 10
Views: 5924
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Mon May 09, 2022 11:22 pm Subject: Fred Lorenzen 60 Starliner |
A long time since i finished this. i had lost the card the original photos were on so this week i re took them. Some of the mods are
plumbed and wired engine and oil lines front and rear, scratch ... |
Topic: 1968 Torino/Cyclone |
joe b
Replies: 9
Views: 7175
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Forum: Darkside Racers Corner 1948 - 1972 Posted: Tue May 03, 2022 11:46 pm Subject: 1968 Torino/Cyclone |
Their body wouldn't be correct either |
Topic: Wood Bros. Cyclone |
joe b
Replies: 16
Views: 8592
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Tue May 03, 2022 11:25 pm Subject: Wood Bros. Cyclone |
looks great bill. you didn't have to bend the nose down like with the torinos? also what red did you use for the roof?
thanks Joe |
Topic: Fred Lorenzen 60 Starliner |
joe b
Replies: 13
Views: 10723
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Forum: The Fab Shop Posted: Thu Apr 07, 2022 10:35 pm Subject: Fred Lorenzen 60 Starliner |
yes i got it done and took pictures but lost the sd card. i will keep looking for it.
joe |
Topic: Tiny Lund´s 1959 Impala #88 |
joe b
Replies: 17
Views: 12280
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Forum: Darkside Racers Corner 1948 - 1972 Posted: Mon Dec 13, 2021 1:02 pm Subject: Tiny Lund´s 1959 Impala #88 |
Joe,
i found this, maybe it´s useful for you :
http://www.slotcar-fever.com/proddetail.asp?prod=858-C
thanks mike. looks like an older version, maybe 1960. i was looking for the 64. i will c ... |
Topic: Tiny Lund´s 1959 Impala #88 |
joe b
Replies: 17
Views: 12280
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Forum: Darkside Racers Corner 1948 - 1972 Posted: Mon Dec 06, 2021 3:56 pm Subject: Tiny Lund´s 1959 Impala #88 |
looking for those hallmark decals. know where i can get some?
Joe |
Topic: Lorenzen 64 Ford |
joe b
Replies: 19
Views: 13552
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Forum: Darkside Racers Corner 1948 - 1972 Posted: Mon Dec 06, 2021 3:50 pm Subject: Lorenzen 64 Ford |
Dr Craft
what would the tank behind the seat be? oil for the rear end? and what is that funnel shaped object on the rear fire wall?
Thanks. Joe |
Topic: Red Farmer's 1972 Torino |
joe b
Replies: 24
Views: 20091
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Wed Sep 29, 2021 11:18 am Subject: Red Farmer's 1972 Torino |
Absolutely beautiful, like all your builds are.
May I ask how you do your gauges? They are amazing.
Thanks Pierre! I make my instrument panels/gauges by first making the panel using Evergreen she ... |
Topic: #11 H/M Fairlane |
joe b
Replies: 20
Views: 12421
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Wed Sep 01, 2021 4:27 pm Subject: #11 H/M Fairlane |
yeah i have used some pretty old decals that were fine too. only ever had an issues once with decals for an airplane that disolved when they hit the water.
thanks- joe |
Topic: #11 H/M Fairlane |
joe b
Replies: 20
Views: 12421
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Tue Aug 31, 2021 12:47 pm Subject: #11 H/M Fairlane |
great looking build. can i ask which pl chassis you used and where did you get the resin hood?
thanks-joe |
Topic: Aston Martin Ulster - Matchbox 1:32 |
joe b
Replies: 2
Views: 4453
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Forum: The Fab Shop Posted: Sat Jul 31, 2021 11:46 am Subject: Aston Martin Ulster - Matchbox 1:32 |
I like it, looks great.
joe |
Topic: Fred Lorenzen 60 Starliner |
joe b
Replies: 13
Views: 10723
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Forum: The Fab Shop Posted: Fri Jul 30, 2021 11:52 pm Subject: Fred Lorenzen 60 Starliner |
next i modified the front bench seat
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49878879673_edf9eae31c_z.jpghttps://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49879727312_deb27a5163_z.jpghttps://live.staticflickr.com/6553 ... |
Topic: Fred Lorenzen 60 Starliner |
joe b
Replies: 13
Views: 10723
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Forum: The Fab Shop Posted: Fri Jul 30, 2021 11:14 pm Subject: Fred Lorenzen 60 Starliner |
Been a long time. I had posted many builds on the old site, lost a lot of build posts and WIP with the crash of the old site and the photobucket hijack.
i started this one about a year ago but due ... |
Topic: 1969 Ford Talladega Richard Petty |
joe b
Replies: 8
Views: 8996
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Sat Jul 24, 2021 11:01 pm Subject: 1969 Ford Talladega Richard Petty |
try mikes decals |
Topic: Salvino's '71-'72 Chargers first impression |
joe b
Replies: 32
Views: 22341
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Forum: Darkside Racers Corner 1948 - 1972 Posted: Tue May 18, 2021 1:47 pm Subject: Salvino's '71-'72 Chargers first impression |
I tried a MPC hood on the Salvinos.....close but not a direct fit.
what would have to be done to it dave? |
Topic: Tiny Lund´s 1969 Chevrolet Camaro |
joe b
Replies: 14
Views: 15757
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Forum: Darkside Racers Corner 1948 - 1972 Posted: Thu May 13, 2021 1:20 pm Subject: Tiny Lund´s 1969 Chevrolet Camaro |
thanks bill |
Topic: Tiny Lund´s 1969 Chevrolet Camaro |
joe b
Replies: 14
Views: 15757
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Forum: Darkside Racers Corner 1948 - 1972 Posted: Sun May 09, 2021 3:57 pm Subject: Tiny Lund´s 1969 Chevrolet Camaro |
nice looking build. who did the decals. i would like to maybe take a shot at one.
joe |
Topic: 1962 Daytona 500 Winner Fireball Roberts |
joe b
Replies: 24
Views: 19141
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Forum: Darkside Racers Corner 1948 - 1972 Posted: Sun May 09, 2021 3:51 pm Subject: 1962 Daytona 500 Winner Fireball Roberts |
thanks bill. wonder if anyone has tried to replicate that on a build.
joe |
Topic: Salvino's '71-'72 Chargers first impression |
joe b
Replies: 32
Views: 22341
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Forum: Darkside Racers Corner 1948 - 1972 Posted: Sun May 09, 2021 3:07 pm Subject: Salvino's '71-'72 Chargers first impression |
One thing I did notice in the kit is that the window ledge air deflectors for the '73-'74 body are included, but I didn't see them for the '71-'72 body. They should be easy enough to make out of very ... |
Topic: 1962 Daytona 500 Winner Fireball Roberts |
joe b
Replies: 24
Views: 19141
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Forum: Darkside Racers Corner 1948 - 1972 Posted: Sat May 08, 2021 10:11 pm Subject: 1962 Daytona 500 Winner Fireball Roberts |
Thanks Tom..
Some details of the front suspension during the time Banjo had it painted red and white, courtesy of Dr. Craft:
https://media.fotki.com/2v2HMCyjzxvk5f.jpg
https://media.fotki.com ... |
Topic: 1971 Petty Plymouth Road Runner chassis. |
joe b
Replies: 7
Views: 8164
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Forum: Darkside Racers Corner 1948 - 1972 Posted: Sat May 08, 2021 2:35 pm Subject: 1971 Petty Plymouth Road Runner chassis. |
i had been told to use a 68 road runner chassis for a daytona body. would that be ok for the daytona? and wouldn't it fit in rocket's 71 road runner? he would have to make or find a cage anyway and th ... |
Topic: New Charger |
joe b
Replies: 101
Views: 68222
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Wed May 05, 2021 2:10 pm Subject: New Charger |
What about the Salvino chassis and engine? Can anyone post pictures of those parts?
Steve, can you post pictures of your completed chassis and engine?
The Charger chassis and engine block are t ... |
Topic: New Charger |
joe b
Replies: 101
Views: 68222
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Wed May 05, 2021 2:01 pm Subject: New Charger |
shoot all you need is a set of hemi valve covers and the intake. who would be able to tell what engine block is under there.
joe |
Topic: New Charger |
joe b
Replies: 101
Views: 68222
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Fri Apr 23, 2021 1:26 pm Subject: New Charger |
thanks steve. no problem with the huge photos. gives better detail. is that chrome the real chrome crap or the strippable type? i would like to use the 71 as a body color surround, unless the 71 kit c ... |
Topic: New Charger |
joe b
Replies: 101
Views: 68222
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Thu Apr 22, 2021 11:36 am Subject: New Charger |
cool. so why would the 71 grill/surround be in there? you can't make a 71 out of this body. did they put a 71 grill/surround on 73/74s sometimes. or is salvinos usind the same particular sprue for bot ... |
Topic: New Charger |
joe b
Replies: 101
Views: 68222
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Wed Apr 21, 2021 11:26 pm Subject: New Charger |
My build went pretty painlessly, but there are a couple of things to look out for:
- I found the carb/air cleaner in mine was a little high for the hood to fully close, so I ground down the carb. L ... |
Topic: Cale Yarborough - Valvoline Buick |
joe b
Replies: 6
Views: 7080
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Tue Apr 20, 2021 6:00 pm Subject: Cale Yarborough - Valvoline Buick |
nice build. i like the valvoline color scheme. i have a fred caddy sheet. but wasn't that car painted black in the back? somewhere on this site there was a discussion about it and there were pictures ... |
Topic: #33 Harry Gant |
joe b
Replies: 16
Views: 16174
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Forum: Grayside Racers Corner 1973 - 1989 Posted: Tue Apr 20, 2021 5:38 pm Subject: #33 Harry Gant |
looks great. what color green did you use? don't know what the showrooms for though. |
Topic: 1978 Season Buicks |
joe b
Replies: 24
Views: 30822
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Forum: Grayside Racers Corner 1973 - 1989 Posted: Tue Apr 20, 2021 4:08 pm Subject: 1978 Season Buicks |
dr larry i would be interested in one of those bodies if you are planning to cast them. please let me know;
thanks-joe |
Topic: 1986/87 Pontiac Grand Prix 2+2 Stock Car - any gotchas? |
joe b
Replies: 6
Views: 6469
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Fri Apr 09, 2021 11:18 am Subject: 1986/87 Pontiac Grand Prix 2+2 Stock Car - any gotchas? |
other things are the rear bumpets should be removed if that is an issue for you. most teams removed them, may been nascar mandate i don't know, and for some reason the rollcage sits too low in the bod ... |
Topic: New Charger |
joe b
Replies: 101
Views: 68222
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Fri Apr 09, 2021 11:09 am Subject: New Charger |
so the if i understand 73-74 came out before the 71-72 ? and there was no generic version of the 73-74 like is in pre order for the 71?
thks joe |
Topic: New Charger |
joe b
Replies: 101
Views: 68222
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Thu Apr 08, 2021 8:07 pm Subject: New Charger |
then how is mike's selling them now? |
Topic: New Charger |
joe b
Replies: 101
Views: 68222
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Thu Apr 08, 2021 5:05 pm Subject: New Charger |
hi dave. so why does the salvino body's c pillar not look like this if it is a 71? it looks like it has the 73 pillar. what year body is it
joe |
Topic: New Charger |
joe b
Replies: 101
Views: 68222
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Thu Apr 08, 2021 10:39 am Subject: New Charger |
Door skins on 71-72 are the same but 73-74 are different. It's a very small crease that I am not sure 100% that NASCAR enforced as it was so minor. The vertical stamping detail on the street car didn' ... |
Topic: New Charger |
joe b
Replies: 101
Views: 68222
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Sun Apr 04, 2021 11:36 am Subject: New Charger |
Thanks again for the pics Kurth. This is definitely the best body from Salvino; I'm interested to see how this compares to an MPC body.
joe, comparing your picture of the real car and the model it ... |
Topic: lacquer clear w/ gold pearl flakes |
joe b
Replies: 6
Views: 7099
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Mon Dec 21, 2020 5:23 pm Subject: lacquer clear w/ gold pearl flakes |
true they might, i am not sure but if you need a clear with gold flake you wouldn't spray it over the decals anyway.
i thought it was gold flake in it but i don't even know if they make it anymore.
... |
Topic: 1965 Dodge |
joe b
Replies: 9
Views: 8648
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Forum: Darkside Racers Corner 1948 - 1972 Posted: Mon Dec 21, 2020 4:07 pm Subject: 1965 Dodge |
nice build gator and good luck. i to have been unable to build since june due to an injury and i miss it. i am hoping to get back to it too.
joe b |
Topic: Paul Goldsmith |
joe b
Replies: 13
Views: 11334
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Forum: Darkside Racers Corner 1948 - 1972 Posted: Mon Dec 21, 2020 4:02 pm Subject: Paul Goldsmith |
nice build gator i like it, would like to see more pictures. i think i have a set of those decals. what blue did you use?
joe |
Topic: Paul Goldsmith |
joe b
Replies: 13
Views: 11334
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Forum: Darkside Racers Corner 1948 - 1972 Posted: Mon Dec 21, 2020 4:01 pm Subject: Paul Goldsmith |
...Goldsmith also drove a 1965 Plymouth at the 66 Daytona 500. Won one of the qualifying races and seemed to be the only car that could run with Petty. I've been working on one for some time now maybe ... |
Topic: Contingency help. Hurtubise Miller High Life |
joe b
Replies: 13
Views: 10024
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Fri Dec 18, 2020 12:48 pm Subject: Contingency help. Hurtubise Miller High Life |
never seen that hurst decal with the shifter in it before. |
Topic: what is the point of the Salvino kits ?????? I don't get it? |
joe b
Replies: 33
Views: 24184
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Fri Dec 18, 2020 12:42 pm Subject: what is the point of the Salvino kits ?????? I don't get it? |
We are our own worst enemy....
Yep. Nobody has been forced to buy anything. One needs to look no further than this forum to determine there is not a kit producer that can produce a suitable kit. B ... |
Topic: lacquer clear w/ gold pearl flakes |
joe b
Replies: 6
Views: 7099
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Fri Dec 18, 2020 12:30 am Subject: lacquer clear w/ gold pearl flakes |
doesn't tamiya make a rattlecan clear with pearl gold flake?
joe |
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