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Topic: OK at the risk of opening a can of worms..... |
truedeadman
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Tue Mar 21, 2023 4:53 am Subject: OK at the risk of opening a can of worms..... |
(same as the real racecar).
Well, the engine is totally different between a 1::1 Cup Chevy and Cup Ford. Not so in the kit, as you noted.
I just meant that the kit pretty much will build ... |
Topic: OK at the risk of opening a can of worms..... |
truedeadman
Replies: 9
Views: 4088
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Mon Mar 20, 2023 6:06 pm Subject: OK at the risk of opening a can of worms..... |
The mustang is pretty much the same kit with a different body/ducts to the hood/any other "Ford" specific parts(same as the real racecar). |
Topic: Kyle Petty Decals wanted |
truedeadman
Replies: 1
Views: 1079
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Forum: The Trading Post Posted: Sun Mar 19, 2023 6:24 am Subject: Kyle Petty Decals wanted |
Hey gang, looking for a set of these JWTBM Kyle Petty decals:
https://www.mikesdecals.com/hot-wheels-kyle-petty-1999-jwtbm-p-627.html
Someone beat me to this set on Mike's.
Thanks |
Topic: Two Resin bodies for sale |
truedeadman
Replies: 0
Views: 1291
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Forum: The Trading Post Posted: Mon Nov 21, 2022 6:10 am Subject: Two Resin bodies for sale |
Two SMH Racing resin bodies:
1982 NASCAR Monte Carlo("flat nose")
1986-87 NASCAR Pontiac 2+2
asking $40 each, plus shipping |
Topic: Salvino 2+2 revised rear bumper |
truedeadman
Replies: 12
Views: 4431
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Sat Nov 12, 2022 6:33 am Subject: Salvino 2+2 revised rear bumper |
Contact Doug Mitchell at doug@salvino.us Tell him how many you need and he can sell you the amount you need. |
Topic: 2003 AMT Chevy Kits |
truedeadman
Replies: 2
Views: 2411
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Forum: The Trading Post Posted: Sat Aug 13, 2022 6:39 am Subject: 2003 AMT Chevy Kits |
Which kits are these? |
Topic: Salvino Gen 6 Hendricks Camaro Kit |
truedeadman
Replies: 21
Views: 10826
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Sat Apr 30, 2022 5:51 am Subject: Salvino Gen 6 Hendricks Camaro Kit |
They are doing the molded in color bodies to make it easier for folks who aren't that great at doing multiple color paint jobs on kits to build the kits. And these kits(next Gen) will be sold tracksid ... |
Topic: Anyone have more pics of this Kyle Petty car? |
truedeadman
Replies: 3
Views: 3981
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Forum: Reference Photo's - Paint and Color Matching Posted: Sun Apr 03, 2022 6:24 am Subject: Anyone have more pics of this Kyle Petty car? |
https://i.pinimg.com/originals/50/c0/66/50c0667b0c97c2d3dd244e2099e2eb5a.jpg |
Topic: Days of Thunder set redo |
truedeadman
Replies: 21
Views: 15045
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Sat Jun 19, 2021 4:02 pm Subject: Days of Thunder set redo |
thanks Joe |
Topic: Days of Thunder set redo |
truedeadman
Replies: 21
Views: 15045
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Sat Jun 19, 2021 11:59 am Subject: Days of Thunder set redo |
What was the hobby shop in NJ? |
Topic: Has anyone noticed the Junior Johnson/Darrel Waltrip |
truedeadman
Replies: 3
Views: 6061
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Forum: Grayside Racers Corner 1973 - 1989 Posted: Tue Apr 20, 2021 6:22 pm Subject: Has anyone noticed the Junior Johnson/Darrel Waltrip |
I just tried and i can add it to the cart. |
Topic: Goody"s DOT decal sheet |
truedeadman
Replies: 2
Views: 10702
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Sun Apr 11, 2021 9:54 am Subject: Goody"s DOT decal sheet |
What's the story behind this car? |
Topic: Few Decal Sheets and some kits up for grabs |
truedeadman
Replies: 3
Views: 4955
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Forum: The Trading Post Posted: Fri Apr 02, 2021 5:32 am Subject: Few Decal Sheets and some kits up for grabs |
Price on that Knight Rider kit? |
Topic: New Charger |
truedeadman
Replies: 101
Views: 66345
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Sun Mar 21, 2021 12:31 pm Subject: New Charger |
Salvino's want there kits to be collectible, hence the 5k production runs |
Topic: Recourse with USPS |
truedeadman
Replies: 22
Views: 17116
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Forum: The Social Hall Posted: Wed Dec 30, 2020 9:27 pm Subject: Recourse with USPS |
The USPS, while considerably overloaded right now, is still completely screwed up. I have a package coming to me in NY from Tennessee. It left TN two weeks ago....went to NJ, sat there a bit, then wen ... |
Topic: 1992 Kyle Petty Mello Yello Pontiac |
truedeadman
Replies: 15
Views: 13772
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Fri Sep 11, 2020 6:36 pm Subject: 1992 Kyle Petty Mello Yello Pontiac |
Awesome Job |
Topic: 1992 Kyle Petty Mello Yello Pontiac |
truedeadman
Replies: 44
Views: 34427
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Forum: The Fab Shop Posted: Fri Sep 04, 2020 5:29 am Subject: 1992 Kyle Petty Mello Yello Pontiac |
SWEET! |
Topic: Looking for 2-3 sets Allison Hardees Salvinos decals |
truedeadman
Replies: 5
Views: 6218
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Forum: The Trading Post Posted: Fri Aug 07, 2020 7:24 pm Subject: Looking for 2-3 sets Allison Hardees Salvinos decals |
I got a set you can have. |
Topic: Looking for 2-3 sets Allison Hardees Salvinos decals |
truedeadman
Replies: 5
Views: 6218
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Forum: The Trading Post Posted: Fri Aug 07, 2020 6:43 pm Subject: Looking for 2-3 sets Allison Hardees Salvinos decals |
are those the Hardee's monte? |
Topic: 1992 Kyle Petty Mello Yello Pontiac |
truedeadman
Replies: 44
Views: 34427
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Forum: The Fab Shop Posted: Sun Jul 19, 2020 2:04 pm Subject: 1992 Kyle Petty Mello Yello Pontiac |
ok....didn't look closely at the reference pics. But I guess since the model is so small(compared to real car) it makes it more obvious. Looking good so far |
Topic: Displaying |
truedeadman
Replies: 11
Views: 10613
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Sun Jul 19, 2020 12:52 pm Subject: Displaying |
these?: https://www.hobbylobby.com/Crafts-Hobbies/Model-Kits/Display-Cases/Standard-Display-Case/p/901 |
Topic: Displaying |
truedeadman
Replies: 11
Views: 10613
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Sun Jul 19, 2020 10:55 am Subject: Displaying |
What are you all doing for displays for your completed kits? Most of mine from back in the day are on old school open shelving on the wall. I have decants in a spinning display case, but I can't seem ... |
Topic: 1992 Kyle Petty Mello Yello Pontiac |
truedeadman
Replies: 44
Views: 34427
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Forum: The Fab Shop Posted: Sun Jul 19, 2020 10:42 am Subject: 1992 Kyle Petty Mello Yello Pontiac |
is the body twisted or is an illusion? looks like the left front corner is high in the pic |
Topic: SAE magazine GONE |
truedeadman
Replies: 44
Views: 31204
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Wed Jul 15, 2020 2:37 pm Subject: SAE magazine GONE |
I guess I'll soon be selling all those SA magazine binders that I no longer need.
Did you buy a bunch of the binders to put future issues in? |
Topic: Richard Petty Olds and MC Vermilion decals |
truedeadman
Replies: 3
Views: 6610
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Forum: Grayside Racers Corner 1973 - 1989 Posted: Wed Jul 15, 2020 2:35 pm Subject: Richard Petty Olds and MC Vermilion decals |
representative image...all the other vermillion decals are similar. ( I copy/pasted the wrong one) |
Topic: SAE magazine GONE |
truedeadman
Replies: 44
Views: 31204
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Wed Jul 15, 2020 12:15 pm Subject: SAE magazine GONE |
They may fold your renewal into Fine Scale Modeler(where they say car content will live on). Some of the 1:1 four wheel drive truck mags did something similar recently....they closed some mags down an ... |
Topic: Richard Petty Olds and MC Vermilion decals |
truedeadman
Replies: 3
Views: 6610
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Forum: Grayside Racers Corner 1973 - 1989 Posted: Wed Jul 15, 2020 12:12 pm Subject: Richard Petty Olds and MC Vermilion decals |
red and white looks like(or blank spot) https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/s960x960/105634841_598080707514446_7758401602597745876_o.jpg?_nc_cat=105&_nc_sid=110474&_nc_ohc=-fXzGM391x ... |
Topic: Painting disaster |
truedeadman
Replies: 7
Views: 8207
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Wed May 20, 2020 5:34 pm Subject: Painting disaster |
the two are not compatible....have to use the same brands. even if they are the same type, each manufacturer blends differently. |
Topic: Well my day got worse |
truedeadman
Replies: 24
Views: 19513
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Forum: The Social Hall Posted: Sat Apr 18, 2020 6:16 am Subject: Well my day got worse |
good luck man. |
Topic: 2020 NASCAR Hall of Fame nominees |
truedeadman
Replies: 32
Views: 26624
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Forum: The Social Hall Posted: Thu Apr 09, 2020 6:25 am Subject: 2020 NASCAR Hall of Fame nominees |
my votes would be:
Bonnett and Gant
Tie between Moody and Banjo
Guthrie |
Topic: Skittles Hauler |
truedeadman
Replies: 4
Views: 9411
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Forum: The Diecast Den Posted: Sun Apr 05, 2020 2:08 pm Subject: Skittles Hauler |
What haulers are you using for these? |
Topic: Hobby Lobby GONE |
truedeadman
Replies: 37
Views: 35177
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Forum: The Social Hall Posted: Sat Apr 04, 2020 9:17 am Subject: Hobby Lobby GONE |
I think HL is getting more coverage cause of how they handled it. The no insurance, you're all fired, reopening stores when they shouldn't have, message from God stuff is what got them the coverage as ... |
Topic: 1987 kodiak |
truedeadman
Replies: 23
Views: 21952
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Forum: Reference Photo's - Paint and Color Matching Posted: Thu Apr 02, 2020 3:11 pm Subject: 1987 kodiak |
And an interior shot https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/91778036_10223268678923924_6218801770580148224_o.jpg?_nc_cat=105&_nc_sid=be0b5f&_nc_ohc=Hh4_W_b4G9EAX-P69fA&_nc_ht=sconte ... |
Topic: 1987 kodiak |
truedeadman
Replies: 23
Views: 21952
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Forum: Reference Photo's - Paint and Color Matching Posted: Thu Apr 02, 2020 3:10 pm Subject: 1987 kodiak |
Underhood shot of the Kodiak car(from FB)
https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/91806316_10223268678523914_7892457569854160896_o.jpg?_nc_cat=110&_nc_sid=be0b5f&_nc_ohc=ZxN9Fmb4S4QAX- ... |
Topic: Hobby Lobby GONE |
truedeadman
Replies: 37
Views: 35177
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Forum: The Social Hall Posted: Wed Apr 01, 2020 4:15 pm Subject: Hobby Lobby GONE |
I read an article that said Hobby Lobby closed, fired everyone, then reopened those stores like 2-3 days later. https://www.businessinsider.com/hobby-lobby-reopened-stores-in-states-with-coronavirus-l ... |
Topic: WHAT color IS it??!! It's driving me ANGRY!! |
truedeadman
Replies: 14
Views: 14783
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Forum: Street and Muscle Cars Posted: Sat Mar 28, 2020 3:50 pm Subject: WHAT color IS it??!! It's driving me ANGRY!! |
It's really nice looking car....but it's not an Ex General Lee...it has the General Lee wheels, but this isn't one. I checked with the expert on which cars are which and went where after production of ... |
Topic: Rudd 1988 Buick...part of Project 88 |
truedeadman
Replies: 16
Views: 15285
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Sat Mar 14, 2020 11:22 am Subject: Rudd 1988 Buick...part of Project 88 |
nice build. Why 1988? I looked but can't find an explanation around here(probably missed it) |
Topic: Anyone else get in on the 2+2 preorder? |
truedeadman
Replies: 54
Views: 39248
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Fri Mar 13, 2020 5:29 am Subject: Anyone else get in on the 2+2 preorder? |
I ordered 3...to do an STP, An Alugard, And a Kodak version |
Topic: Richard Petty1986 Pontiac 2+2 |
truedeadman
Replies: 10
Views: 10068
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Sun Feb 09, 2020 4:20 am Subject: Richard Petty1986 Pontiac 2+2 |
What color red did you use? |
Topic: Tamiya TS-36 Fuorescent red |
truedeadman
Replies: 12
Views: 9953
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Thu Jan 23, 2020 10:04 am Subject: Tamiya TS-36 Fuorescent red |
managed to snag the last three cans an online shop had for 30 shipped |
Topic: Meeting Buddy |
truedeadman
Replies: 11
Views: 9709
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Tue Jan 14, 2020 9:51 pm Subject: Meeting Buddy |
I had one brush with Buddy at Daytona. My uncle(on my mom's side), God rest him, work for CBS Sports when they had the TV for the 500. For a couple of years, he managed to get me, my father and my unc ... |
Topic: And now for something, completely different... from Salvinos |
truedeadman
Replies: 31
Views: 25698
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Tue Jan 07, 2020 7:09 pm Subject: And now for something, completely different... from Salvinos |
Want |
Topic: 1987 Kyle Petty Citgo |
truedeadman
Replies: 12
Views: 14618
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Forum: The Fab Shop Posted: Thu Jan 02, 2020 7:02 pm Subject: 1987 Kyle Petty Citgo |
nice! |
Topic: Salvino 2+2 |
truedeadman
Replies: 26
Views: 21945
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Thu Jan 02, 2020 6:22 am Subject: Salvino 2+2 |
Here is Mike's statement from facebook:
Happy New Year! I hope 2020 is wonderful and safe for everyone and also I hope it's a great modeling year for all builders!
It's time for our big announce ... |
Topic: Salvino 2+2 |
truedeadman
Replies: 26
Views: 21945
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Wed Jan 01, 2020 12:23 pm Subject: Salvino 2+2 |
Interesting |
Topic: on the kitchen table V2.0... |
truedeadman
Replies: 121
Views: 122696
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Forum: The Fab Shop Posted: Sun Aug 18, 2019 10:39 am Subject: on the kitchen table V2.0... |
what dehydrator do you use? What settings do you use for the paints? Thanks |
Topic: MODEL CAR MAGAZINES FOR SALE |
truedeadman
Replies: 6
Views: 8969
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Forum: The Trading Post Posted: Sat Jun 22, 2019 7:47 am Subject: MODEL CAR MAGAZINES FOR SALE |
sold? |
Topic: More Petty builds: Salvinos JR Oldsmobiles |
truedeadman
Replies: 10
Views: 13008
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Sat Jun 08, 2019 8:04 am Subject: More Petty builds: Salvinos JR Oldsmobiles |
Nice stuff |
Topic: Kyle Petty Red STP Monte |
truedeadman
Replies: 0
Views: 4451
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Forum: Reference Photo's - Paint and Color Matching Posted: Thu Apr 18, 2019 9:49 am Subject: Kyle Petty Red STP Monte |
I'm starting to build a model of Kyle Petty's all red STP Monte Carlo. Paint help is appreciated...i think Tamiya ts-36 is right for the body and the driver compartment, but what about chassis and eng ... |
Topic: My Cherry Run Modeling Petty builds |
truedeadman
Replies: 12
Views: 15507
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Mon Mar 25, 2019 6:39 pm Subject: My Cherry Run Modeling Petty builds |
SWEET set of cars |
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