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Topic: Tamiya Acrylics Issues |
octopusmotor
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Sun Mar 06, 2022 5:15 pm Subject: Tamiya Acrylics Issues |
For whatever it's worth I don't have difficulties with airbrushing Tamiya acrylics or with paint lifting. Experience has taught me that Tamiya acrylics really want to be thinned with Tamiya's own thin ... |
Topic: Fireball 63 Galaxie project |
octopusmotor
Replies: 72
Views: 40045
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Forum: The Fab Shop Posted: Sat Nov 20, 2021 10:59 am Subject: Fireball 63 Galaxie project |
And thank you, Bill. A lot of work and research went into those two decal sets, and I also had help from a lot of good people along the way. It's the end of a long project and I wanted to get it done ... |
Topic: Fireball 63 Galaxie project |
octopusmotor
Replies: 72
Views: 40045
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Forum: The Fab Shop Posted: Thu Nov 18, 2021 5:30 pm Subject: Fireball 63 Galaxie project |
Just as a FYI, the (very comprehensive) decal set I designed for Fireball's 1963 cars has been released by Ace Decals. It includes the staggered late-season FORD lettering, among many other variations ... |
Topic: We need to be careful... |
octopusmotor
Replies: 53
Views: 49687
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Forum: The Social Hall Posted: Fri Mar 20, 2020 6:28 am Subject: We need to be careful... |
Earlier in this life I was a journalist, and the last 20 years I've taught journalism at the college level. I've had many occasions to speak with those still working in the trade, as well as news dire ... |
Topic: Let's do something fun..... |
octopusmotor
Replies: 43
Views: 30056
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Forum: The Social Hall Posted: Mon Feb 24, 2020 6:40 pm Subject: Let's do something fun..... |
My second car was a hand-me-down 1983 Olds Delta 88 Royale Brougham. The paint was shot, it was a little underpowered with the 307, but it had power everything and that car rode like a big ol' cloud o ... |
Topic: I'm sad and scared...... |
octopusmotor
Replies: 19
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Forum: The Social Hall Posted: Tue Feb 18, 2020 7:01 am Subject: I'm sad and scared...... |
The very subdued post-race demeanor of Mike Joy and Jeff Gordon spoke volumes, as did at one point a cut to a long shot of the scene. It felt too much like February 2001 for comfort. (It also didn't h ... |
Topic: what thickness clear styrene for monogram/revell windows? |
octopusmotor
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Views: 7272
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Forum: Nascar Tips and Tricks Posted: Sun Feb 09, 2020 1:28 pm Subject: what thickness clear styrene for monogram/revell windows? |
Jodie do you have a vacu-form machine? If not how do you heat form the plastic?
We do have an old Mattel machine around here somewhere but it needs an overhaul, as so many of them do. I just do th ... |
Topic: what thickness clear styrene for monogram/revell windows? |
octopusmotor
Replies: 5
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Forum: Nascar Tips and Tricks Posted: Sun Feb 09, 2020 7:22 am Subject: what thickness clear styrene for monogram/revell windows? |
A couple of years ago I picked up a package of 10 clear sheets, about 6 or 8 inches square and .020" or .030" thick, from a seller on eBay. It was something like $10 or so all up. It's the p ... |
Topic: A member passed away yesterday |
octopusmotor
Replies: 11
Views: 10640
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Forum: Grayside Racers Corner 1973 - 1989 Posted: Sun Feb 09, 2020 7:11 am Subject: A member passed away yesterday |
I'm saddened by this news. I met him only once but liked him, and I wish I could have known him better. He brought an awful lot of knowledge to this place and was unfailingly helpful to everyone. He i ... |
Topic: Some decal help on Foyt's 1983 Daytona 500 car |
octopusmotor
Replies: 16
Views: 13415
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Wed Jan 22, 2020 6:36 pm Subject: Some decal help on Foyt's 1983 Daytona 500 car |
I think it's G&O Ready-Rad, a brand of radiators that was available from G&O Manufacturing.
EDIT: Confirmed from a 1987 newspaper ad:
https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-s8C8nmT/0/8fbdc2ca ... |
Topic: Inexpensive airbrush suggestions |
octopusmotor
Replies: 8
Views: 8893
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Forum: The Social Hall Posted: Tue Jan 07, 2020 8:29 am Subject: Inexpensive airbrush suggestions |
The best way to think about one of those Testors units that runs off the air can is as a mix-it-yourself spray can. As with a spray can, you won't have the fine control over air pressure that an airbr ... |
Topic: when you bought kits..... |
octopusmotor
Replies: 6
Views: 6692
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Forum: The Social Hall Posted: Sun Jan 05, 2020 6:19 pm Subject: when you bought kits..... |
The unbuilt collection upstairs happened by accident. Every kit up there was purchased with the intent to build, but there's never enough time and you also find interest waning. Or there's a project y ... |
Topic: Salvino 2+2 |
octopusmotor
Replies: 26
Views: 21613
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Thu Jan 02, 2020 4:11 pm Subject: Salvino 2+2 |
The 2+2 isn't even on my personal radar but this looks like it will be too good a deal to pass up, not to mention it's only right to show appreciation by putting money where mouth is. Mike and Salvino ... |
Topic: Fireball 1963-64 artwork preview |
octopusmotor
Replies: 23
Views: 22615
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Forum: Darkside Racers Corner 1948 - 1972 Posted: Sat Dec 28, 2019 4:10 pm Subject: Fireball 1963-64 artwork preview |
A minor update after about four hours of work today:
https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-ds3xwrG/0/023e50e3/S/i-ds3xwrG-S.jpg
The initial door lettering from the Southeastern Ford Dealers '63 Ga ... |
Topic: Fireball 1963-64 artwork preview |
octopusmotor
Replies: 23
Views: 22615
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Forum: Darkside Racers Corner 1948 - 1972 Posted: Sat Dec 21, 2019 7:40 am Subject: Fireball 1963-64 artwork preview |
These should be a regular screen-printed decal.
Jodie Peeler |
Topic: Fireball 1963-64 artwork preview |
octopusmotor
Replies: 23
Views: 22615
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Forum: Darkside Racers Corner 1948 - 1972 Posted: Fri Dec 20, 2019 11:55 am Subject: Fireball 1963-64 artwork preview |
You're welcome. Looking forward to your finished sheet. Will probably be the best available for this important car.
I appreciate that, and it's certainly what I'm going for - I'm trying to leave no ... |
Topic: Fireball 1963-64 artwork preview |
octopusmotor
Replies: 23
Views: 22615
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Forum: Darkside Racers Corner 1948 - 1972 Posted: Tue Dec 17, 2019 7:23 pm Subject: Fireball 1963-64 artwork preview |
Thank you very much for the really good shots of the roof area, which were much needed and are very helpful. The roof number for the Southern 500 winner is one of those things I haven't gotten to yet, ... |
Topic: Of Blue Lagoons and breathing underwater |
octopusmotor
Replies: 111
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Forum: The Fab Shop Posted: Sat Dec 14, 2019 9:00 am Subject: Of Blue Lagoons and breathing underwater |
There were two gripes I had when I was building my Laguna a year or so back. One had to do with the window louvers and the location of the window they went over. You have addressed those issues here, ... |
Topic: Fireball 1963-64 artwork preview |
octopusmotor
Replies: 23
Views: 22615
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Forum: Darkside Racers Corner 1948 - 1972 Posted: Sat Dec 14, 2019 8:46 am Subject: Fireball 1963-64 artwork preview |
jodie would you be able to get interested enough to do tiny lunds hallmark homes 1964 galaxie by any chance?
Hmmm. While I won't rule it out down the road, I would need some motivation to do so ... |
Topic: Pontiac Grand Prix Nose |
octopusmotor
Replies: 19
Views: 17382
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Fri Nov 08, 2019 4:55 am Subject: Pontiac Grand Prix Nose |
See if this works for you:
https://web.archive.org/web/20080623005727/http://www.ovaltrackmodels.com/gpnose.htm
Jodie Peeler |
Topic: Fireball 1963-64 artwork preview |
octopusmotor
Replies: 23
Views: 22615
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Forum: Darkside Racers Corner 1948 - 1972 Posted: Wed Sep 11, 2019 4:37 am Subject: Fireball 1963-64 artwork preview |
Unfortunately, no website - I do occasional artwork, when something interests me enough to take that subject on, but it's in partnership with others who handle the printing and sales aspects. Decal pr ... |
Topic: Making a more realistic 99 Pontiac Grand Prix |
octopusmotor
Replies: 11
Views: 13194
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Wed Sep 11, 2019 4:22 am Subject: Making a more realistic 99 Pontiac Grand Prix |
Thanks for the information on the ProFinish body. All the Pontiacs I presently have are the full-glue kits, so I wasn't aware of the differences. That sounds like a much better starting point for a 19 ... |
Topic: Fireball 1963-64 artwork preview |
octopusmotor
Replies: 23
Views: 22615
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Forum: Darkside Racers Corner 1948 - 1972 Posted: Tue Sep 10, 2019 5:36 pm Subject: Fireball 1963-64 artwork preview |
The AMT 1960 Starliner is definitely the best choice as a chassis donor. I still need to get several more for that very purpose.
Jodie Peeler |
Topic: Making a more realistic 99 Pontiac Grand Prix |
octopusmotor
Replies: 11
Views: 13194
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Mon Sep 09, 2019 5:00 pm Subject: Making a more realistic 99 Pontiac Grand Prix |
I've never come across a source for replacement side glass. I tend to thermoform my own replacement glass and cut whatever inlets I need, and then make thermoformed NACA inlets to put behind them.
... |
Topic: Fireball 1963-64 artwork preview |
octopusmotor
Replies: 23
Views: 22615
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Forum: Darkside Racers Corner 1948 - 1972 Posted: Sun Sep 08, 2019 7:08 am Subject: Fireball 1963-64 artwork preview |
Jodie, will you be including the blue "Fireball Roberts" lettering, "Old Crow" c-pillar decal and blue 410 hp hood callouts for the lavender '63 with the blue "Southeastern Fo ... |
Topic: Fireball 1963-64 artwork preview |
octopusmotor
Replies: 23
Views: 22615
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Forum: Darkside Racers Corner 1948 - 1972 Posted: Sat Sep 07, 2019 4:37 pm Subject: Fireball 1963-64 artwork preview |
Now that my list of 1,000 things I had to do is down to about 997 things I still have to do, I've finally had some time to tinker with the artwork for Fireball's 1963-64 cars. Just so y'all know this ... |
Topic: Plastic Putty |
octopusmotor
Replies: 6
Views: 7744
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Fri Aug 23, 2019 5:46 am Subject: Plastic Putty |
Perfect Plastic Putty is great stuff when you need to make a quick fill, or when you need to fill a gap in an area that would be a major pain to sand (think a wing/fuselage joint on an airplane). I li ... |
Topic: Help! Which kit is besr for Waltrip 2001 Daytona car? |
octopusmotor
Replies: 10
Views: 10735
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Mon Aug 19, 2019 9:08 pm Subject: Help! Which kit is besr for Waltrip 2001 Daytona car? |
If you can not, or don't go the silkscreen route I can laser print them. I would be able to print them, including the white, with an additional white underlay sheet. Either a full correct sheet, or th ... |
Topic: Help! Which kit is besr for Waltrip 2001 Daytona car? |
octopusmotor
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Views: 10735
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Mon Aug 19, 2019 12:32 pm Subject: Help! Which kit is besr for Waltrip 2001 Daytona car? |
Any of the 2000-2002 kits will have the correct body. If you're using the full-glue kit, you'll need to make the rear spoiler larger and kick out the front air dam, as well as lengthening the chassis ... |
Topic: Dale Jr. and wife in plane crash.... |
octopusmotor
Replies: 10
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Forum: The Social Hall Posted: Sun Aug 18, 2019 9:26 pm Subject: Dale Jr. and wife in plane crash.... |
...a guy worth almost a half billion dollars shouldn't be flying around in a 23 year old plane.
Junior's current aircraft (or, now, what's left of it) was a Cessna 680A Citation Latitude built in 2 ... |
Topic: 1988 Daytona 500 Winner #12 Miller Buick Bobby Allison 1:24 |
octopusmotor
Replies: 12
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Wed May 29, 2019 8:07 pm Subject: 1988 Daytona 500 Winner #12 Miller Buick Bobby Allison 1:24 |
Few things make me happier than seeing a model get rescued like that. Wonderful.
Jodie Peeler |
Topic: Whatever happened to BSR Replicas and Finishes? |
octopusmotor
Replies: 13
Views: 16100
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Forum: The Social Hall Posted: Wed May 15, 2019 3:54 pm Subject: Whatever happened to BSR Replicas and Finishes? |
Yeah, I seem to recall the store he had in the plaza in Peachtree City was really heavy on comics and gaming inventory. At first I thought we were in the wrong place but we soon met up with William an ... |
Topic: Whatever happened to BSR Replicas and Finishes? |
octopusmotor
Replies: 13
Views: 16100
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Forum: The Social Hall Posted: Tue May 14, 2019 7:45 pm Subject: Whatever happened to BSR Replicas and Finishes? |
Ralph and I visited William's shops at least three times: once at the old Fayetteville shop (where we missed him that day), at least once (maybe twice?) when he moved to the shopping center in Peachtr ... |
Topic: My heart attacked me! |
octopusmotor
Replies: 20
Views: 18292
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Forum: The Social Hall Posted: Sun May 05, 2019 9:02 pm Subject: My heart attacked me! |
My grandfather had a quadruple bypass in 1990 and they gave him a teddy bear - "Sir Coughs-A-Lot," I think its little T-shirt said - to hold against his chest when he had to cough. Whatever ... |
Topic: During the Dover NASCAR race rain delay...... |
octopusmotor
Replies: 9
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Forum: The Social Hall Posted: Sun May 05, 2019 8:49 pm Subject: During the Dover NASCAR race rain delay...... |
When I helped run Deb's Model Car in Charlotte during the boom era in NASCAR models......maybe 60% of our sales were to non-builders. We'd have gradmas coming in asking for a DE Sr kit....just to ha ... |
Topic: During the Dover NASCAR race rain delay...... |
octopusmotor
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Forum: The Social Hall Posted: Sun May 05, 2019 6:29 pm Subject: During the Dover NASCAR race rain delay...... |
While re-watching the 2001 Daytona 500 I was amused when a shot of Jeff Gordon's beaten-up car was accompanied by Mike Joy saying, "Now there's one you won't find in 1:24 scale!" I knew Mike ... |
Topic: How to make gold chrome wheels? |
octopusmotor
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Forum: Nascar Tips and Tricks Posted: Wed May 01, 2019 6:38 am Subject: How to make gold chrome wheels? |
I stand corrected on the gold anodized wheels. Thanks for posting the photo link.
Alclad does both a gold finish and a yellow tint in the Alclad II line. It would require working with lacquers and ... |
Topic: How to make gold chrome wheels? |
octopusmotor
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Forum: Nascar Tips and Tricks Posted: Tue Apr 30, 2019 2:16 pm Subject: How to make gold chrome wheels? |
In the pictures I can find of the real thing, it doesn't look like they were mirror-finish gold-chrome wheels, so I'd probably go with Tamiya Gold from the spray can. From an airbrush, I'd either find ... |
Topic: ESPN closes down the Jayski site |
octopusmotor
Replies: 13
Views: 15635
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Fri Apr 12, 2019 2:26 pm Subject: ESPN closes down the Jayski site |
EDIT: The update Reyst posted above was posted about two minutes before I posted this. That's good timing.
Scott Page (formerly of Jayski's site) did a Reddit AMA about a month ago. He said that ... |
Topic: 1973 & 1974 Chevelle |
octopusmotor
Replies: 110
Views: 81050
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Forum: Grayside Racers Corner 1973 - 1989 Posted: Sun Apr 07, 2019 10:03 am Subject: 1973 & 1974 Chevelle |
One of these days I'm going to do a correct set of louvers for the '75 and up Laguna opera windows and have them 3D printed though, the ones on the MPC body always bothered me.
I was going to sugge ... |
Topic: '61 Weatherly Pontiac question |
octopusmotor
Replies: 20
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Forum: Darkside Racers Corner 1948 - 1972 Posted: Sat Apr 06, 2019 11:14 am Subject: '61 Weatherly Pontiac question |
John, the Chevy from that same era had a completely different frame than the Pontiacs. It was a wishbone type thing....
Yeah, those were the days of the X-frame Chevys. A little more than a decad ... |
Topic: 1963 Fireball decal question |
octopusmotor
Replies: 22
Views: 22273
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Forum: Darkside Racers Corner 1948 - 1972 Posted: Fri Apr 05, 2019 2:02 pm Subject: 1963 Fireball decal question |
I know it's not much help in 1:43, but this logo should be part of the comprehensive sheet in 1:25 for Fireball's 1963-64 Galaxies that will coming soon as I can get my mind back in the artwork busine ... |
Topic: '61 Weatherly Pontiac question |
octopusmotor
Replies: 20
Views: 20167
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Forum: Darkside Racers Corner 1948 - 1972 Posted: Thu Apr 04, 2019 3:24 pm Subject: '61 Weatherly Pontiac question |
The Weatherly Pontiac is an absolute doll of a kit to build. One of the most trouble-free and guesswork-free kits I've built in a good while. Everything just works. I too hope the '62 Pontiac body is ... |
Topic: Monte Carlo slab side or not slab side thread |
octopusmotor
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Forum: Nascar Tips and Tricks Posted: Sat Mar 30, 2019 9:33 pm Subject: Monte Carlo slab side or not slab side thread |
I bought at least two of the Dale Jr. AC Delco kits when a Big Lots had them about 20 years ago and am pretty confident they were slab-sided kits. I came across them in my box of NASCAR kits a couple ... |
Topic: 1980 TIM RICHMOND PC-7.. FINISHED ... 3-17-19 |
octopusmotor
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Forum: Road Racers, Drag Racers, Open Wheels, Modifieds, Late Models, ect Posted: Sun Mar 17, 2019 7:03 pm Subject: 1980 TIM RICHMOND PC-7.. FINISHED ... 3-17-19 |
I have enjoyed watching this build and I'm about sad to see the adventure end, but that is one sweet looking finished model. And the picture of Tim with his rookie stripes is a hoot. Thank you for sha ... |
Topic: Dale Sr. Question |
octopusmotor
Replies: 13
Views: 15187
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Sun Mar 17, 2019 8:46 am Subject: Dale Sr. Question |
All completely understandable, Dave, and honesty compels me to admit I had to double-check before I posted all that. Given what happened when Dale got the gig with Rod Osterlund, and given what he did ... |
Topic: Dale Sr. Question |
octopusmotor
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Sun Mar 17, 2019 7:02 am Subject: Dale Sr. Question |
Dale's first Cup ride was at Charlotte in the #8 Ed Negre Dodge in 1975 (the blue 10,000 RPM car). The #96 Cardinal Tractors Ford (Torino, not Thunderbird) was a four-race stint with Will Cronkrite in ... |
Topic: Dale Sr. Question |
octopusmotor
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Views: 15187
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Sat Mar 16, 2019 7:59 pm Subject: Dale Sr. Question |
Powerslide (available through Mike's) did an excellent sheet for the 2000-2001 cars but it is presently sold out. It includes everything you need for the Daytona 500 car, including the Sonic logos for ... |
Topic: Driveshaft Color |
octopusmotor
Replies: 13
Views: 13848
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Forum: Reference Photo's - Paint and Color Matching Posted: Sat Mar 16, 2019 10:51 am Subject: Driveshaft Color |
White's also a bright color (or lack thereof) that's going to be in just about everybody's paint locker, doesn't require special care to apply (as opposed to neons), is reasonably durable, and is goin ... |
Topic: Earnhardt's 1998 Daytona winner |
octopusmotor
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Fri Mar 15, 2019 5:14 am Subject: Earnhardt's 1998 Daytona winner |
Half bad? That's a sweet build! Especially considering it's a "Rescue". Everybody needs a Petty, Earnhardt and Gordon car. That's one great looking build.
Thank you!
Jodie Peeler |
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