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Topic: Sammy Swindell #1 Hooters sprint car |
randman
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Tue Apr 09, 2024 2:48 pm Subject: Sammy Swindell #1 Hooters sprint car |
What do you use for the wing supports? I always struggle with those, yours look great. |
Topic: Oldsmobile twisted bodyshell |
randman
Replies: 1
Views: 498
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Mon Feb 12, 2024 3:42 pm Subject: Oldsmobile twisted bodyshell |
For mine, I put some rubber bands on it to twist it back into the correct shape. I then put it into a dehydrator at 130F for at least an hour and then put it in the freezer for a bit. I had to do th ... |
Topic: New Salvinos stuff.... |
randman
Replies: 28
Views: 4578
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Thu Jan 11, 2024 3:19 pm Subject: New Salvinos stuff.... |
Does anyone else have a hard time figuring out what the kit of the month is each month? Sometimes I get an email saying what it it but most months I do not have any clue what's coming. The receipt jus ... |
Topic: 2022 vs 2023 Camaro |
randman
Replies: 9
Views: 2957
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Wed Jun 28, 2023 2:53 pm Subject: 2022 vs 2023 Camaro |
Aren't the lovers on the hood bigger on 2023 as appose to those on the 2022
Good point. Yes they are, but new hoods are included on the 2023 kits (except the Elliott and Larson primary schemes). |
Topic: 2022 vs 2023 Camaro |
randman
Replies: 9
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Wed Jun 28, 2023 2:44 pm Subject: 2022 vs 2023 Camaro |
For the kits, no. For the actual cars, some slight changes to the nose. I think most people just leave them alone for their builds.
https://i.postimg.cc/SJZvmPQy/Fo-UN5-A-Xg-B45-Z14.jpg
There' ... |
Topic: 1990 Ernie Irvan Kodak Oldsmobile |
randman
Replies: 4
Views: 2588
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Tue Mar 14, 2023 8:39 pm Subject: 1990 Ernie Irvan Kodak Oldsmobile |
Another Box Stock build straight from the Monogram Kodak combo kit. I used Tamiya TS-34 Camel Yellow for the paint. This body on this one was also twisted and needed some work to get it straight. C ... |
Topic: 1991 Harry Gant Skoal Bandit Oldsmobile |
randman
Replies: 3
Views: 2630
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Tue Mar 14, 2023 7:56 pm Subject: 1991 Harry Gant Skoal Bandit Oldsmobile |
This one is box stock from the Monogram Dinner Bell kit with Powerslide decals. For the finish, I used MCW paints. I had to create the roof and trunk lid decals to match closer to the MCW green. Th ... |
Topic: help with some really obscure looking decals |
randman
Replies: 3
Views: 1985
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Mon Feb 27, 2023 8:45 pm Subject: help with some really obscure looking decals |
The other is for 20 million miles on renewable fuel.
https://twitter.com/GetBioethanol/status/1533856186839228416
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FUlaEfFWAAA1n7q?format=jpg |
Topic: great news from Salvino's |
randman
Replies: 49
Views: 12710
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Thu Jan 19, 2023 3:42 pm Subject: great news from Salvino's |
Here's a better view of the camera locations. The front camera should be closer to the center (right side of windshield cutout when viewed from the front). Since the decals now have the cutout, we'r ... |
Topic: New Salvino modified available on Mike’s |
randman
Replies: 40
Views: 10278
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Thu Jan 05, 2023 3:22 pm Subject: New Salvino modified available on Mike’s |
Mike had a note on the website last night that there were going to be some delays if you had the Burt Myers kit as part or your order due to the volume of orders received. It looks like they are catc ... |
Topic: 1981 Bobby Allison Tuf-Lon Pontiac Lemans |
randman
Replies: 5
Views: 2919
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Thu Nov 24, 2022 12:47 am Subject: 1981 Bobby Allison Tuf-Lon Pontiac Lemans |
Great Job !!! Did the kit decals work out OK ??? This past summer, a weekly racer at Evergreen Speedway Monroe,WA., had a kinda - sorta 1981 LeMans, complete with the Tuf - Lon paint scheme and tiny W ... |
Topic: 1981 Bobby Allison Tuf-Lon Pontiac Lemans |
randman
Replies: 5
Views: 2919
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Wed Nov 23, 2022 3:53 pm Subject: 1981 Bobby Allison Tuf-Lon Pontiac Lemans |
I did quite a bit of body modifications based on an article written by Drew Hierwarter. I shortened the front end and hood, reshaped the window openings, and moved the fuel filler. I filed the headl ... |
Topic: 2022 Chase Elliott Hooters Camaro |
randman
Replies: 4
Views: 2637
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Wed Nov 23, 2022 3:45 pm Subject: 2022 Chase Elliott Hooters Camaro |
Chase Elliott's Hooters scheme for 2022. Spoiler is custom built and I added some roll bar padding and the dash.
https://i.postimg.cc/QKpX6Xmx/20221118-151631-640-480.jpghttps://i.postimg.cc/z3WX ... |
Topic: 2022 Alex Bowman Ally Camaro |
randman
Replies: 3
Views: 2030
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Wed Nov 23, 2022 3:43 pm Subject: 2022 Alex Bowman Ally Camaro |
I modeled this one after Alex Bowman's win at the Spring 2022 Las Vegas race. I tried to create the champagne white color by layering Tamiya TS-7 Racing White, then TS-26 Pure White, TS-56 Pearl Clea ... |
Topic: 2022 Kyle Larson HendrickCars.com Camaro |
randman
Replies: 4
Views: 2510
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Wed Nov 23, 2022 3:40 pm Subject: 2022 Kyle Larson HendrickCars.com Camaro |
This is the first Salvinos Next Gen kit I built. It was completed several months ago. I opted to paint instead of use all of the supplied decals. Paint is Tamiya TS-93 Pure Blue and TS-26 Pure Whit ... |
Topic: Tires |
randman
Replies: 8
Views: 4048
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Forum: The Fab Shop Posted: Tue Oct 18, 2022 2:12 pm Subject: Tires |
Assuming we are discussing the Monogram tires. To my eye, that the 'ridge' around the outer part of the sidewall on the 'smooth' side is too pronounced. I've found that sanding down the raised letteri ... |
Topic: Salvino’s 2022 Next Gen driveshaft |
randman
Replies: 8
Views: 3661
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Mon Oct 03, 2022 10:25 pm Subject: Salvino’s 2022 Next Gen driveshaft |
For me, I cut off the original front piece and replaced it with a longer piece of Evergreen rod. This will allow it to fit in the connecting points of the engine and transaxle. You won't see the sid ... |
Topic: #24/48 Nextgen Camaro's |
randman
Replies: 4
Views: 3061
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Mon Sep 26, 2022 2:41 pm Subject: #24/48 Nextgen Camaro's |
Those are really nice builds. What did you use for the grill and the front/rear cameras? I'm almost done with the 48 car and wanted to add the camera detail. Yours looks great. |
Topic: ready made Petty blue |
randman
Replies: 7
Views: 3615
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Fri Jul 15, 2022 3:24 pm Subject: ready made Petty blue |
Tamiya TS23 is a popular choice. |
Topic: Fixing the Salvino's Le Mans thread |
randman
Replies: 2
Views: 3282
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Forum: Grayside Racers Corner 1973 - 1989 Posted: Thu Jul 14, 2022 10:08 pm Subject: Fixing the Salvino's Le Mans thread |
I found this article from Drew Hierwarter that had a few tips I used.
https://i.imgur.com/4V6PvNSh.png
https://i.imgur.com/Se2J5rGh.jpg |
Topic: wood brothers quicklube motor raft decals ever been made? |
randman
Replies: 2
Views: 2636
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Wed Jun 08, 2022 2:20 pm Subject: wood brothers quicklube motor raft decals ever been made? |
I did a Blaney build a few years back with these Ace Decals. Is this what you are after?
https://acemodelcardecals.com/product/21-wood-bros-20142015-ford-fusion/
http://randyayersmodeling.com/m ... |
Topic: Ricky Rudd Quaker State Buick |
randman
Replies: 4
Views: 5630
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Forum: The Fab Shop Posted: Mon Apr 04, 2022 9:40 pm Subject: Ricky Rudd Quaker State Buick |
[url=http://randyayersmodeling.com/modelingforum/viewtopic.php?t=5214]Completed kit in the Showroom |
Topic: Ricky Rudd Quaker State Buick |
randman
Replies: 4
Views: 4245
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Mon Apr 04, 2022 9:38 pm Subject: Ricky Rudd Quaker State Buick |
I finished this one last week. It's the second time I've built this kit, the first time was probably when it first came out in the late '80s.
Tamiya TS-35 Park Green, TS-26 Pure White, and TS-21 G ... |
Topic: 1991 #25 Ken Schrader Kodiak Lumina |
randman
Replies: 20
Views: 12389
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Mon Apr 04, 2022 7:18 pm Subject: 1991 #25 Ken Schrader Kodiak Lumina |
Here's the new Quaker State decals vs an old Revell truck kit decal for reference. They seemed to cover pretty well without having to double up.
https://i.imgur.com/CdHUygGl.jpg
https://i.imgu ... |
Topic: 1991 #25 Ken Schrader Kodiak Lumina |
randman
Replies: 20
Views: 12389
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Mon Apr 04, 2022 2:39 pm Subject: 1991 #25 Ken Schrader Kodiak Lumina |
Great looking model, Joe.
How long have those decals been out? I just finished a Quaker State Buick with the newest Powerslide decal release from a couple of weeks ago and the white seems to cover ... |
Topic: Out of my comfort zone |
randman
Replies: 10
Views: 5797
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Fri Apr 01, 2022 2:48 pm Subject: Out of my comfort zone |
I've built three of the Gen 6 kits (2 Fords, 1 Chevy).
The chassis is the same between them. I used Tamiya Insignia White (AS-20) which is actually a very light gray. The Tamiya paint dries fla ... |
Topic: 1986 Dale Earnhardt Wrangler Monte Carlo SS |
randman
Replies: 5
Views: 4445
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Tue Mar 22, 2022 7:22 pm Subject: 1986 Dale Earnhardt Wrangler Monte Carlo SS |
Here's another one that was started and then sat around for years. I finally got around to finishing it.
This is from the Earnhardt Wrangler combo kit.
The colors are Krylon Fusion 2330 Sunbeam ... |
Topic: 1997 Petty Pontiac |
randman
Replies: 7
Views: 5385
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Mon Feb 28, 2022 9:10 pm Subject: 1997 Petty Pontiac |
1997 Petty Pontiac. I think this was driven by Bobby Hamilton at the time, but there weren't any driver name decals included.
For colors, Tamiya TS-23 Light Blue and Mr. Color 171 Fluorescent Re ... |
Topic: 2021 #43 STP John Adretti tribute Camaro Resin Revell 1:24 |
randman
Replies: 8
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Fri Feb 11, 2022 4:06 pm Subject: 2021 #43 STP John Adretti tribute Camaro Resin Revell 1:24 |
Fantastic job Henrik. I always enjoy seeing your work. |
Topic: Tim Richmond Old Milwaukee Pontiac LeMans |
randman
Replies: 11
Views: 7804
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Tue Feb 01, 2022 5:03 pm Subject: Tim Richmond Old Milwaukee Pontiac LeMans |
Awesome build!
What paints did you use on the engine valve covers, air cleaner, etc.?
Thanks!
Tamiya Gloss Aluminum (TS-17) for those.
I use that quite a bit, and that looks just a hair ... |
Topic: Tim Richmond Old Milwaukee Pontiac LeMans |
randman
Replies: 11
Views: 7804
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Tue Feb 01, 2022 4:46 pm Subject: Tim Richmond Old Milwaukee Pontiac LeMans |
Awesome build!
What paints did you use on the engine valve covers, air cleaner, etc.?
Thanks!
Tamiya Gloss Aluminum (TS-17) for those. |
Topic: Tim Richmond Old Milwaukee Pontiac LeMans |
randman
Replies: 11
Views: 7804
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Mon Jan 31, 2022 10:59 pm Subject: Tim Richmond Old Milwaukee Pontiac LeMans |
You said the wheels and headers are from Jim Rogers, as in the JR of JR Salvinos? I have seen the modern seat, figure, and older style resin seat on the site.
Where can i access/order other stuff ... |
Topic: Tim Richmond Old Milwaukee Pontiac LeMans |
randman
Replies: 11
Views: 7804
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Mon Jan 31, 2022 3:49 pm Subject: Tim Richmond Old Milwaukee Pontiac LeMans |
This is the Salvinos JR Tim Richmond Lemans kit. I used MCW 2056 Red for the color. The headers and wheels are from Jim Rogers. I painted the wheels with Green Stuff World Chrome Metal (over a blac ... |
Topic: CART/Indy Car Kits |
randman
Replies: 1
Views: 2193
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Forum: The Trading Post Posted: Tue Jan 25, 2022 3:28 pm Subject: CART/Indy Car Kits |
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Topic: Dale Jarrett UPS Taurus |
randman
Replies: 9
Views: 7798
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Tue Jan 25, 2022 2:37 pm Subject: Dale Jarrett UPS Taurus |
I am currently doing prep/pre-assembly of this same kit. I really liked how yours turned out. Great tip on the ducting, will have to give that a try as well.
How did you do the dash/gauge detaili ... |
Topic: Ricky Rudd Quaker State Buick |
randman
Replies: 4
Views: 5630
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Forum: The Fab Shop Posted: Wed Dec 08, 2021 7:19 pm Subject: Ricky Rudd Quaker State Buick |
I built one of these when they first came out and 30 years later, here's attempt #2. I was about to try the kit decals and then I saw that Powerslide has some in the Coming Soon section so I guess I' ... |
Topic: Stuff For Sale Pt2 |
randman
Replies: 11
Views: 7543
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Forum: The Trading Post Posted: Wed Nov 03, 2021 1:20 pm Subject: Stuff For Sale Pt2 |
Received today - cross country trip Monday to Wednesday. Great to deal with. |
Topic: Stuff For Sale Pt2 |
randman
Replies: 11
Views: 7543
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Forum: The Trading Post Posted: Sat Oct 30, 2021 8:31 pm Subject: Stuff For Sale Pt2 |
email and pm sent |
Topic: Dale Jarrett UPS Taurus |
randman
Replies: 9
Views: 7798
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Wed Oct 27, 2021 2:16 pm Subject: Dale Jarrett UPS Taurus |
Nicely done.
What did you do for the ductwork? It looks very convincing.
Thanks. For the ductwork, I paint them aluminum and then use the Tamiya Panel Line Accent Color for the black. This is w ... |
Topic: Dale Jarrett UPS Taurus |
randman
Replies: 9
Views: 7798
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Thu Oct 21, 2021 9:23 pm Subject: Dale Jarrett UPS Taurus |
This is the Revell Dale Jarrett UPS Taurus.
For colors I used Krylon Short Cuts SCS-053 Gloss White and SCS-035 Espresso. The brown was a bit off from the kit decals, but fairly close. The chas ... |
Topic: AMT CART Cars |
randman
Replies: 1
Views: 2558
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Forum: The Trading Post Posted: Wed Sep 15, 2021 2:51 pm Subject: AMT CART Cars |
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Topic: 1998 Rusty Wallace Miller Lite Elvis |
randman
Replies: 5
Views: 5060
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Mon Aug 30, 2021 7:59 pm Subject: 1998 Rusty Wallace Miller Lite Elvis |
This Revell Monogram kit represents the Rusty Wallace Ford Taurus Miller Lite Elvis car from the 1998 Bristol night race.
Tamiya TS-15 Blue and TS-26 Pure White. The chassis is SEM 61113 Chassis ... |
Topic: Ken Schrader AC-Delco SuperTruck |
randman
Replies: 6
Views: 6338
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Thu Jun 10, 2021 7:45 pm Subject: Ken Schrader AC-Delco SuperTruck |
This is the Monogram Ken Schrader AC-Delco SuperTruck.
Tamiya TS-26 (Pure White), TS-49 (Bright Red), TS-44 (Brilliant Blue) and SEM Chassis Gray (61113) for the chassis. The kit comes with deca ... |
Topic: Mike Skinner Goodwrench Chevy SuperTruck |
randman
Replies: 5
Views: 6062
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Mon Apr 12, 2021 10:34 pm Subject: Mike Skinner Goodwrench Chevy SuperTruck |
Tamiya TS-14 Gloss Black and TS-30 Silver Leaf for the body. MCW 2128 Red for the chassis and interior.
This one is strictly box stock. The decals are 25 years old and an absolute nightmare. I t ... |
Topic: 1986/87 Pontiac Grand Prix 2+2 Stock Car - any gotchas? |
randman
Replies: 6
Views: 6417
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Thu Apr 08, 2021 5:10 pm Subject: 1986/87 Pontiac Grand Prix 2+2 Stock Car - any gotchas? |
The only issue is if you set the rear bumper flush with the trunk back panel, there will be a gap you'll need to fill on the rear quarter panels. You can mount the bumper flush to the quarter panels, ... |
Topic: 1992 Davey Allison Texaco Havoline Thunderbird |
randman
Replies: 22
Views: 16280
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Sun Feb 14, 2021 6:59 pm Subject: 1992 Davey Allison Texaco Havoline Thunderbird |
Beautiful!
I was going to ask about the wheels, but thanks for the description. They turned out great. |
Topic: 1984 Cale Yarborough Monte Carlo SS |
randman
Replies: 6
Views: 7240
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Sun Feb 14, 2021 1:12 am Subject: 1984 Cale Yarborough Monte Carlo SS |
These are the same molds from the original Monogram kits. The air dam piece I am referring to attaches to the chassis. I don't think any of the GM kits of that era had it except the Pontiacs. The w ... |
Topic: 1984 Cale Yarborough Monte Carlo SS |
randman
Replies: 6
Views: 7240
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Sat Feb 13, 2021 4:38 pm Subject: 1984 Cale Yarborough Monte Carlo SS |
This is the Salvinos JR Cale Yarborough Monte Carlo SS.
The colors are Tamiya TS-26 (Pure White) and MCW 2012 (Red/Orange). This was my first time using MCW paints and I went a little too heavy ... |
Topic: Gen 6 Chevy SS |
randman
Replies: 1
Views: 5272
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Forum: The Fab Shop Posted: Sat Jan 09, 2021 2:59 pm Subject: Gen 6 Chevy SS |
Finished model posted here:
http://randyayersmodeling.com/modelingforum/viewtopic.php?t=3969 |
Topic: 2017 Chase Elliott Darlington Throwback |
randman
Replies: 4
Views: 6220
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Sat Jan 09, 2021 2:57 pm Subject: 2017 Chase Elliott Darlington Throwback |
Chase Elliott's 2017 throwback to his father Bill's ride. This is the Revell Gen 6 kit with minor modifications (spoiler, fuel line, ride height, tucked wheels, splitter)
The colors I used were ... |
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