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Topic: My question of the day... |
nengelman
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Forum: Road Racers, Drag Racers, Open Wheels, Modifieds, Late Models, ect Posted: Sun Jan 22, 2023 3:27 pm Subject: My question of the day... |
Hawk22 and Tom, I'm having random log-in issues to this site that have prevented me from responding sooner, but thank you both for confirming my understanding of the LMS model year eligibility rule!
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Topic: Trouble with sign in-unrelated to cookies? |
nengelman
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Forum: Under the Hood Posted: Sun Jan 22, 2023 3:13 pm Subject: Trouble with sign in-unrelated to cookies? |
Test reply #4. |
Topic: Trouble with sign in-unrelated to cookies? |
nengelman
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Forum: Under the Hood Posted: Sun Jan 22, 2023 3:10 pm Subject: Trouble with sign in-unrelated to cookies? |
Test reply #3. |
Topic: Trouble with sign in-unrelated to cookies? |
nengelman
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Forum: Under the Hood Posted: Sun Jan 22, 2023 3:09 pm Subject: Trouble with sign in-unrelated to cookies? |
Test reply #2 |
Topic: Trouble with sign in-unrelated to cookies? |
nengelman
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Forum: Under the Hood Posted: Sun Jan 22, 2023 2:55 pm Subject: Trouble with sign in-unrelated to cookies? |
Test reply from Chrome browser. |
Topic: Trouble with sign in-unrelated to cookies? |
nengelman
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Forum: Under the Hood Posted: Sun Jan 22, 2023 2:44 pm Subject: Test reply |
Test message from a different computer |
Topic: Trouble with sign in-unrelated to cookies? |
nengelman
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Forum: Under the Hood Posted: Fri Jan 20, 2023 10:30 pm Subject: Trouble with sign in-unrelated to cookies? |
Test #6 |
Topic: Trouble with sign in-unrelated to cookies? |
nengelman
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Forum: Under the Hood Posted: Fri Jan 20, 2023 10:30 pm Subject: Trouble with sign in-unrelated to cookies? |
Test #5 |
Topic: Trouble with sign in-unrelated to cookies? |
nengelman
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Forum: Under the Hood Posted: Fri Jan 20, 2023 10:30 pm Subject: Trouble with sign in-unrelated to cookies? |
Test Post #4 friday evening @ 9:30pm |
Topic: Trouble with sign in-unrelated to cookies? |
nengelman
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Forum: Under the Hood Posted: Fri Jan 20, 2023 1:44 am Subject: Trouble with sign in-unrelated to cookies? |
Test Post #3 |
Topic: Trouble with sign in-unrelated to cookies? |
nengelman
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Forum: Under the Hood Posted: Fri Jan 20, 2023 1:44 am Subject: Trouble with sign in-unrelated to cookies? |
Test Post #2 |
Topic: Trouble with sign in-unrelated to cookies? |
nengelman
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Forum: Under the Hood Posted: Fri Jan 20, 2023 1:44 am Subject: Trouble with sign in-unrelated to cookies? |
Test Post |
Topic: Trouble with sign in-unrelated to cookies? |
nengelman
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Forum: Under the Hood Posted: Thu Jan 19, 2023 5:24 pm Subject: Trouble with sign in-unrelated to cookies? |
Over the last week, I'm suddenly having difficulty staying signed in when I try to post or reply to messages. Today I attempted multiple times to reply to several of my recent posts only to get logged ... |
Topic: Cotton Owens 71 Plymouth-Color Match? |
nengelman
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Forum: Darkside Racers Corner 1948 - 1972 Posted: Thu Jan 19, 2023 4:19 pm Subject: Cotton Owens 71 Plymouth-Color Match? |
Thanks for the reply, Mark! I agree with you regarding the Cotton Owens website. It's where I found the photo in my original post.
Neal |
Topic: My question of the day... |
nengelman
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Forum: Road Racers, Drag Racers, Open Wheels, Modifieds, Late Models, ect Posted: Mon Jan 09, 2023 8:03 pm Subject: My question of the day... |
Regarding the NASCAR LMS division of the 60s and 70s; it had always been my understanding that there was a 10-year model eligibility rule. Can anyone confirm if this is correct? As an example, what is ... |
Topic: A quartet of 1962 Fords |
nengelman
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Sun Dec 04, 2022 3:24 pm Subject: A quartet of 1962 Fords |
Thanks, Gary, for the additional information regarding the Jimmy Flinstone resin bodies. |
Topic: 1983 #33 Harry Gant Skoal Bandit Regal |
nengelman
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Sat Dec 03, 2022 4:58 pm Subject: 1983 #33 Harry Gant Skoal Bandit Regal |
Outstanding and ultra clean build!! |
Topic: A quartet of 1962 Fords |
nengelman
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Sat Dec 03, 2022 4:54 pm Subject: A quartet of 1962 Fords |
Great work, Gary! You certainly did justice to these vintage builds. Since you built multiples using this resin body, I assume you were very happy with the quality of the product. Any challenges for a ... |
Topic: Fireball Roberts 61 Pontiac-Club Challenge Build |
nengelman
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Sat Dec 03, 2022 4:46 pm Subject: Fireball Roberts 61 Pontiac-Club Challenge Build |
Elcejay,
I prefer not to clear coat after applying decals. I don't think a super high gloss finish is quite as accurate for this era. I did use some decal setting solution, sparingly, on several of ... |
Topic: Cotton Owens 71 Plymouth-Color Match? |
nengelman
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Forum: Darkside Racers Corner 1948 - 1972 Posted: Fri Nov 25, 2022 2:12 pm Subject: Cotton Owens 71 Plymouth-Color Match? |
Thank you, Tom. Much appreciated! |
Topic: Cotton Owens 71 Plymouth-Color Match? |
nengelman
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Forum: Darkside Racers Corner 1948 - 1972 Posted: Thu Nov 17, 2022 4:51 pm Subject: Cotton Owens 71 Plymouth-Color Match? |
https://media.fotki.com/2v2eu4tvNx6VvwL.jpg
Any suggestions as to a suitable color match for this car using Tamiya or MCW paints?
Thanks! |
Topic: 1966 galaxie kit choices |
nengelman
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Forum: Darkside Racers Corner 1948 - 1972 Posted: Fri Nov 11, 2022 8:23 pm Subject: 1966 galaxie kit choices |
Bill,
Thanks for adding your WIP photos to this thread. Building a 65 Ford is still on my things to do list and your photos will be helpful to that end.
Neal |
Topic: Fireball Roberts 61 Pontiac-Club Challenge Build |
nengelman
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Fri Nov 11, 2022 5:03 pm Subject: Fireball Roberts 61 Pontiac-Club Challenge Build |
Elcejay,
You asked about additional photos. I've added a few for your review. Please let me know if I can answer any questions for you about the build.
I apologize for the picture quality and the ... |
Topic: Fireball Roberts 61 Pontiac-Club Challenge Build |
nengelman
Replies: 12
Views: 5243
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Wed Nov 09, 2022 12:07 pm Subject: Fireball Roberts 61 Pontiac-Club Challenge Build |
Thanks for your interest! I do not have any WIP photos. The completed build photo was taken by someone else, and I had difficulty posting it using Flickr. I will try to take some additional photos and ... |
Topic: Noah Gragson Wendy's Camaro |
nengelman
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Mon Nov 07, 2022 3:21 pm Subject: Noah Gragson Wendy's Camaro |
This is a truly wonderful build, and the diorama adds to the impact of your work. Thanks for sharing the comment about a detailed build vs. box stock. I have one of the Camaro kits, but haven't opened ... |
Topic: Fireball Roberts 61 Pontiac-Club Challenge Build |
nengelman
Replies: 12
Views: 5243
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Mon Nov 07, 2022 3:15 pm Subject: Fireball Roberts 61 Pontiac-Club Challenge Build |
Thanks Chris! If I've learned anything, it's that if I'm smart enough to figure out how to post photos, anybody can. If you're interested in learning more and talking it through, send me a note.
I ... |
Topic: Bill Elliott Thunderbird |
nengelman
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Fri Nov 04, 2022 3:25 pm Subject: Bill Elliott Thunderbird |
Wow! Well done. this is a beauty! |
Topic: Fireball Roberts 61 Pontiac-Club Challenge Build |
nengelman
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Views: 5243
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Fri Nov 04, 2022 3:21 pm Subject: Fireball Roberts 61 Pontiac-Club Challenge Build |
Thank you for the positive comments. Much appreciated!
I really like this kit and it was a lot of fun to build. I would like to do another one, with added detail, including the addition of double ... |
Topic: 6 to 16 |
nengelman
Replies: 5
Views: 2969
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Forum: Road Racers, Drag Racers, Open Wheels, Modifieds, Late Models, ect Posted: Thu Nov 03, 2022 1:45 pm Subject: 6 to 16 |
I have become a big fan of your work, regardless of subject matter. They just look right and capture the era perfectly! Thanks for sharing and I hope we continue to see both your finished models and y ... |
Topic: 1964 Ned Jarrett Ford Galaxie |
nengelman
Replies: 18
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Thu Nov 03, 2022 1:29 pm Subject: 1964 Ned Jarrett Ford Galaxie |
Outstanding work as always, Mark! Your scratch building skills always amaze and inspire me to try and do more with my builds. I hope you continue to post your WIP on future projects! |
Topic: 1995 Rick Hendrick Budweiser truck |
nengelman
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Thu Nov 03, 2022 1:25 pm Subject: 1995 Rick Hendrick Budweiser truck |
Hi Matt! Happy to see you are still building and posting on this forum. We are way overdue to make another RPM meeting together! |
Topic: Fireball Roberts 61 Pontiac-Club Challenge Build |
nengelman
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Views: 5243
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Wed Nov 02, 2022 9:21 pm Subject: Fireball Roberts 61 Pontiac-Club Challenge Build |
Hi, I have been a long-time member, who occasionally posts to the site, but it's been many years since I have uploaded any WIP photos, and this is the first picture of a completed build that I have su ... |
Topic: Club Build-Fireball Roberts Pontiac |
nengelman
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Views: 4263
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Forum: Darkside Racers Corner 1948 - 1972 Posted: Mon Feb 14, 2022 2:30 pm Subject: Club Build-Fireball Roberts Pontiac |
Thanks Tom! |
Topic: Club Build-Fireball Roberts Pontiac |
nengelman
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Forum: Darkside Racers Corner 1948 - 1972 Posted: Mon Feb 07, 2022 8:31 pm Subject: Club Build-Fireball Roberts Pontiac |
Hi Tom,
If anyone was going to respond, I guessed it would be you, thanks! I seem to recall that you built one of the Moebius Pontiacs as well. Care to share which shade of blue and/or brand you u ... |
Topic: Club Build-Fireball Roberts Pontiac |
nengelman
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Forum: Darkside Racers Corner 1948 - 1972 Posted: Mon Jan 31, 2022 9:05 am Subject: Club Build-Fireball Roberts Pontiac |
As part of our RPM Club challenge, I am building the Fireball Roberts 61 Pontiac, using the Moebius Model King kit. For lack of suitable reference material, I won't be striving for a 100% accurate bui ... |
Topic: Pontiac Grand National |
nengelman
Replies: 10
Views: 8445
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Forum: Darkside Racers Corner 1948 - 1972 Posted: Mon Jan 31, 2022 8:44 am Subject: Pontiac Grand National |
I like it!!! |
Topic: Source for Fireball Roberts Decals |
nengelman
Replies: 4
Views: 4834
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Forum: Darkside Racers Corner 1948 - 1972 Posted: Thu Oct 07, 2021 8:06 pm Subject: Source for Fireball Roberts Decals |
Thanks for the headsup. I didn't make the connection. |
Topic: Source for Fireball Roberts Decals |
nengelman
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Views: 4834
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Forum: Darkside Racers Corner 1948 - 1972 Posted: Wed Oct 06, 2021 7:37 pm Subject: Source for Fireball Roberts Decals |
Thank you Bill, very much appreciated!
Neal |
Topic: Source for Fireball Roberts Decals |
nengelman
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Forum: Darkside Racers Corner 1948 - 1972 Posted: Tue Oct 05, 2021 7:14 pm Subject: Source for Fireball Roberts Decals |
I have a friend who is a fellow member of the RPM Model Car Club based in Minneapolis who is looking for a set of Fireball Roberts decals for the 57 Chevy Bel Air, (white car). I thought at one time F ... |
Topic: #75 Butch Hartman Charger |
nengelman
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Forum: Reference Photo's - Paint and Color Matching Posted: Tue Jun 01, 2021 7:22 pm Subject: #75 Butch Hartman Charger |
Thanks for the response, guys! |
Topic: #75 Butch Hartman Charger |
nengelman
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Forum: Reference Photo's - Paint and Color Matching Posted: Mon May 31, 2021 3:45 pm Subject: #75 Butch Hartman Charger |
Tom,
Can you venture a guess at to the interior color for Butch's Dodges? I have yet to find a reliable internet reference?
Thanks! |
Topic: Dick Brooks 1974 Simoniz Charger |
nengelman
Replies: 23
Views: 15840
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Tue May 11, 2021 6:24 pm Subject: Dick Brooks 1974 Simoniz Charger |
Love your Charger, Matt. I would love to see it in person even more! Interested in attending the RPM Model Car Show on the 23rd? I'll send you a PM. |
Topic: 71-72 Monte Carlo build |
nengelman
Replies: 11
Views: 14105
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Forum: Darkside Racers Corner 1948 - 1972 Posted: Tue Feb 26, 2019 6:32 pm Subject: 71-72 Monte Carlo build |
Bill, thank you for the information you added as well! |
Topic: 71-72 Monte Carlo build |
nengelman
Replies: 11
Views: 14105
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Forum: Darkside Racers Corner 1948 - 1972 Posted: Mon Feb 25, 2019 10:24 am Subject: 71-72 Monte Carlo build |
Thank you Gentlemen for all of your replies. Most appreciated and good information!
I know that on the previous website, there was plentiful information on stretching the AMT chassis, but stupid me ... |
Topic: 71-72 Monte Carlo build |
nengelman
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Forum: Darkside Racers Corner 1948 - 1972 Posted: Sun Feb 24, 2019 6:41 pm Subject: 71-72 Monte Carlo build |
I have an unbuilt MPC Marlin Monte Carlo kit. I am thinking of using the body with the new Salvino Chassis. Mocking it up, it looks like it should be a good fit, perhaps with an extension to the back ... |
Topic: MPC Petty 1/25 Plymouth |
nengelman
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Views: 26704
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Forum: Darkside Racers Corner 1948 - 1972 Posted: Sat Jul 14, 2018 12:41 pm Subject: MPC Petty 1/25 Plymouth |
Thank you for the quick reply! Do you recall the source of any of the resin hoods? |
Topic: MPC Petty 1/25 Plymouth |
nengelman
Replies: 25
Views: 26704
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Forum: Darkside Racers Corner 1948 - 1972 Posted: Sat Jul 14, 2018 11:17 am Subject: MPC Petty 1/25 Plymouth |
I recently acquired an unbuilt MPC Petty Plymouth, (for a reasonable price, too!) The hood is flat, but in all of the reference material I have come across for Plymouth's of this era, it appears that ... |
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