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Topic: SAE magazine GONE |
kapam
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Sun Oct 25, 2020 7:05 am Subject: SAE magazine GONE |
I was very sad to hear about Scale Auto winding up, though not particularly surprised. The exchange rate (US$ to Aussie $) made me hold off on re-subscribing about this time last year. Have to admit ... |
Topic: SAE magazine GONE |
kapam
Replies: 44
Views: 30377
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Sun Oct 25, 2020 6:54 am Subject: SAE magazine GONE |
I was very sad to hear about Scale Auto winding up, though not particularly surprised. The exchange rate (US$ to Aussie $) made me hold off on re-subscribing about this time last year. Have to admit ... |
Topic: Nemechek '96 Monte Carlo |
kapam
Replies: 12
Views: 10996
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Mon Dec 09, 2019 4:46 pm Subject: Nemechek '96 Monte Carlo |
Hey there you are, nice way to show off the Aussie fighting spirit. Great job and certainly well worth the perseverance.
Cheers Mate! You've been an inspiration to me for quite a long time!
Now tha ... |
Topic: Pete Hamilton 1970 Daytona 500 win |
kapam
Replies: 14
Views: 15229
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Mon Dec 09, 2019 4:39 pm Subject: Pete Hamilton 1970 Daytona 500 win |
Awesome build - really looks the part!
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Topic: Pete Hamilton 1970 Daytona 500 win |
kapam
Replies: 14
Views: 15229
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Mon Dec 09, 2019 4:39 pm Subject: Pete Hamilton 1970 Daytona 500 win |
Awesome build - really looks the part!
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Topic: Tony Stewart's first win ride |
kapam
Replies: 5
Views: 7832
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Mon Dec 09, 2019 6:22 am Subject: Tony Stewart's first win ride |
Beautiful work!
Smoke is a favourite of mine (or was, before he retired).
That's an excellent tribute to his first win! |
Topic: 2008 Rockstar Energy Dodge Charger F/C Jerry Toliver |
kapam
Replies: 6
Views: 9390
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Mon Dec 09, 2019 6:17 am Subject: 2008 Rockstar Energy Dodge Charger F/C Jerry Toliver |
Wow! I love it!
Awesome detailing & finishing. |
Topic: Jimmie Johnson Superman |
kapam
Replies: 9
Views: 9024
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Mon Dec 09, 2019 6:04 am Subject: Jimmie Johnson Superman |
That is incredible!
I could look at that for hours!
Really raises the bar for mere mortals like me. |
Topic: 1997 Chevrolet Monte Carlo #24 Jurassic Park |
kapam
Replies: 4
Views: 6152
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Mon Dec 09, 2019 5:51 am Subject: 1997 Chevrolet Monte Carlo #24 Jurassic Park |
Excellent!
Really does justice to this legendary car.
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Topic: Salvinos MC - Richie Panch -updated 12/10 |
kapam
Replies: 21
Views: 24627
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Forum: The Fab Shop Posted: Mon Dec 09, 2019 1:35 am Subject: Salvinos MC - Richie Panch -updated 12/10 |
This is awesome work.
I love how you have got the stance of the car looking so right.
Brilliant work all round! |
Topic: Dale Jr 2001 Pepsi 400 |
kapam
Replies: 4
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Sun Dec 08, 2019 10:31 pm Subject: Dale Jr 2001 Pepsi 400 |
One of the really nice schemes (without being too flashy or gaudy) IMHO.
You sure nailed it. The details (like the roof wickerbill) look great.
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Topic: Buddy Baker daytona 500 win 1980. |
kapam
Replies: 15
Views: 14400
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Sun Dec 08, 2019 10:26 pm Subject: Buddy Baker daytona 500 win 1980. |
Top notch build!
Congratulations!
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Topic: #29 Prohibition Ends Budweiser Chevy |
kapam
Replies: 4
Views: 6160
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Sun Dec 08, 2019 10:24 pm Subject: #29 Prohibition Ends Budweiser Chevy |
She's a beauty alright!
Well done!
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Topic: 1995 Chevrolet Monte Carlo #5 Kelloggs |
kapam
Replies: 3
Views: 5992
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Sun Dec 08, 2019 10:22 pm Subject: 1995 Chevrolet Monte Carlo #5 Kelloggs |
Another nice one!
I like this scheme - always makes me crave a bowl of Cornflakes!
Guess that's advertising doing what it's meant to do!
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Topic: Brad Keselowski throwbacks (2017, 2018) |
kapam
Replies: 5
Views: 7041
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Sun Dec 08, 2019 10:20 pm Subject: Brad Keselowski throwbacks (2017, 2018) |
Yeah, beautiful work on both!
Congratulations!
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Topic: 1990 Chevrolet Lumina #3 Goodwrench |
kapam
Replies: 3
Views: 5958
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Sun Dec 08, 2019 10:18 pm Subject: 1990 Chevrolet Lumina #3 Goodwrench |
Nice!
A fine tribute to the Intimidator! |
Topic: 1997 Chevrolet Monte Carlo #5 Tony the Tiger |
kapam
Replies: 3
Views: 5632
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Sun Dec 08, 2019 10:17 pm Subject: 1997 Chevrolet Monte Carlo #5 Tony the Tiger |
Another beauty!
Well done! |
Topic: 1999 Chevrolet Monte Carlo #5 Rice / Spooky |
kapam
Replies: 3
Views: 5655
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Sun Dec 08, 2019 10:15 pm Subject: 1999 Chevrolet Monte Carlo #5 Rice / Spooky |
Well done!
Very resourceful on the decals!
I think it looks cool. |
Topic: 1995 Chevrolet Monte Carlo #74 Lipton |
kapam
Replies: 3
Views: 5708
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Sun Dec 08, 2019 10:13 pm Subject: 1995 Chevrolet Monte Carlo #74 Lipton |
A nice scheme - one that I haven't have seen in a long while.
Love your work.
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Topic: 2000 Ford Taurus #6 Valvoline |
kapam
Replies: 3
Views: 5673
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Sun Dec 08, 2019 10:11 pm Subject: 2000 Ford Taurus #6 Valvoline |
Yep, another excellent build! |
Topic: 1998 Ford Taurus #11 Paychex Gold |
kapam
Replies: 5
Views: 7329
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Sun Dec 08, 2019 10:09 pm Subject: 1998 Ford Taurus #11 Paychex Gold |
Nailed it again!
Somehow I'm not a big fan of this Taurus shape - just a personal opinion and nothing to do with the model, which is great. |
Topic: 1998 Ford Taurus #11 Paychex Gold |
kapam
Replies: 5
Views: 7329
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Sun Dec 08, 2019 10:09 pm Subject: 1998 Ford Taurus #11 Paychex Gold |
Nailed it again!
Somehow I'm not a big fan of this Taurus shape - just a personal opinion and nothing to do with the model, which is great. |
Topic: 2000 Ford Taurus #32 Tide Give the Kids the World |
kapam
Replies: 8
Views: 9900
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Sun Dec 08, 2019 10:05 pm Subject: 2000 Ford Taurus #32 Tide Give the Kids the World |
Another nice one! Very eye-catching scheme.
Beautiful decal work!
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Topic: 1995 Ford Thunderbird #14 Purex |
kapam
Replies: 6
Views: 8919
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Sun Dec 08, 2019 6:26 pm Subject: 1995 Ford Thunderbird #14 Purex |
Nice build!
Well done! |
Topic: Nemechek '96 Monte Carlo |
kapam
Replies: 12
Views: 10996
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Sun Dec 08, 2019 5:41 pm Subject: Nemechek '96 Monte Carlo |
This is (arguably) one of Slixx’s more challenging decal schemes.
I purchased the sheet during my travels through the USA, back in 1997.
Believe it or not, by around ’98 or ’99, I was well on the wa ... |
Topic: Ryan Blaney 2017 Wood Brothers |
kapam
Replies: 11
Views: 12762
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Mon Nov 25, 2019 10:48 pm Subject: Ryan Blaney 2017 Wood Brothers |
Looks spot-on to me. I really like it!
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Topic: 1998 Ford Taurus #26 Betty Crocker |
kapam
Replies: 5
Views: 7288
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Mon Nov 25, 2019 10:31 pm Subject: 1998 Ford Taurus #26 Betty Crocker |
Nicely done.
I suspect that, like me, you really enjoyed collecting Slixx decal sheets.
Another lovely build.
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Topic: 1997 Pontiac Grand Prix #1 Delco Remy |
kapam
Replies: 3
Views: 5636
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Mon Nov 25, 2019 10:28 pm Subject: 1997 Pontiac Grand Prix #1 Delco Remy |
Another excellent looking Pontiac!
Well done! |
Topic: 1999 Chevrolet Monte Carlo #32 Kleenex |
kapam
Replies: 3
Views: 5730
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Mon Nov 25, 2019 10:26 pm Subject: 1999 Chevrolet Monte Carlo #32 Kleenex |
I always liked this scheme, for no particular reason.
I have the Slixx sheet too. Must give it a go one day.
If it turns out anywhere near as nicely as this, I'll be well pleased! |
Topic: 2004 Dodge Intrepid #23 Whelen |
kapam
Replies: 3
Views: 5411
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Mon Nov 25, 2019 10:24 pm Subject: 2004 Dodge Intrepid #23 Whelen |
As a Dave Blaney fan, how could I not like it?
Fantastic! |
Topic: 1999 Pontiac Grand Prix #30 Jimmy Dean |
kapam
Replies: 5
Views: 6933
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Mon Nov 25, 2019 10:22 pm Subject: 1999 Pontiac Grand Prix #30 Jimmy Dean |
I love these #30 Pontiacs! My favourite NASCAR kit too! |
Topic: 1999 Pontiac Grand Prix #30 Jimmy Dean |
kapam
Replies: 5
Views: 6933
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Mon Nov 25, 2019 10:22 pm Subject: 1999 Pontiac Grand Prix #30 Jimmy Dean |
I love these #30 Pontiacs! My favourite NASCAR kit too! |
Topic: #32 Tiny Lund 1964 Ford Galaxie |
kapam
Replies: 4
Views: 7033
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Fri Oct 25, 2019 1:19 am Subject: #32 Tiny Lund 1964 Ford Galaxie |
That is an awesome build!
There's something about how sleek and fast those Fords looked, even when standing still! |
Topic: #32 Tiny Lund 1964 Ford Galaxie |
kapam
Replies: 4
Views: 7033
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Fri Oct 25, 2019 1:09 am Subject: #32 Tiny Lund 1964 Ford Galaxie |
That is an awesome build!
There's something about how sleek and fast those Fords looked, even when standing still! |
Topic: a coupla random things... |
kapam
Replies: 8
Views: 8836
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Fri Oct 25, 2019 12:34 am Subject: a coupla random things... |
You’re probably looking for my old build.
James, that is beautiful! I love it! |
Topic: Gear Shift Question |
kapam
Replies: 9
Views: 9123
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Wed Oct 23, 2019 8:26 pm Subject: Gear Shift Question |
Dale earnhardt used them since the early 80's.
That is interesting. I'll keep an eye out for post-80's interior photos of DE cars. Thanks to all for the feedback, I love this forum to discuss littl ... |
Topic: Gear Shift Question |
kapam
Replies: 9
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Thu Oct 17, 2019 6:37 pm Subject: Gear Shift Question |
Thanks for responding, guys.
It was more a question from curiosity than a "what should I do?" request.
I hadn't ever seen a photograph of a padded shift lever, so I wondered how commo ... |
Topic: Gear Shift Question |
kapam
Replies: 9
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Thu Oct 17, 2019 2:28 am Subject: Gear Shift Question |
The shift lever of my Monte Carlo and Pontiac kits of the late 90's appears to be padded, similar to the roll cage bars.
How often is this done?
All the interior photographs I have ever seen show a ... |
Topic: Question about Circa 1996 Monte Carlo (Revell) Kit |
kapam
Replies: 2
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Wed Oct 16, 2019 3:15 am Subject: Question about Circa 1996 Monte Carlo (Revell) Kit |
Well, for what it's worth, this is how I plumbed the left-side and right-side oil coolers on my current (in progress) build.
https://imgur.com/B62rx31 |
Topic: Kasey Kahne Mtn. Dew Pitch Black |
kapam
Replies: 7
Views: 7887
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Sun Oct 13, 2019 9:40 pm Subject: Kasey Kahne Mtn. Dew Pitch Black |
Beautifully done!
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Topic: Question about Circa 1996 Monte Carlo (Revell) Kit |
kapam
Replies: 2
Views: 5398
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Sun Oct 13, 2019 9:31 pm Subject: Question about Circa 1996 Monte Carlo (Revell) Kit |
I have built three or four of these stockcars (mainly based on a Jeff Gordon/Dupont base kit) and they have a somewhat curious arrangement for the oil cooler radiators.
At least, I assume they are oi ... |
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