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Joe Oteri · Joined: 28 Jan 2018 Posts: 141 Location: Boston

So, this was nowhere on my 2021 modeling goal list. Laughing

This all started from a hobby shop visit in New Jersey thanks to a work trip. The shop had a full rack of Spaz Stix R/C paints; The Fireball Orange was a perfect match to the HOK Honey Jay Savarese had just used on his 18 Hardee's build, so I figured it was a good time to redo all 5 I had built almost 11 years ago.

Out with the old...

In with the renew...

The black on the 51 cars is Tamiya TS14, the fluorescent green, yellow, pink, and fireball orange are all Spaz Stix straight from the can. Decals from Mike.

The grill on the Exxon car was sprayed gunmetal, and then I put individual .5mm silver decal stripes to replicate the look of the stock grille behind the screen.

As always, thanks for looking.
Joe
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bigryan18 · Joined: 29 Jan 2018 Posts: 190

Looks like winners to me...🏁🏁🏁🏆

18degrees · Posted: Sun Jun 13, 2021 2:57 pm Post subject:

Gonna add the #34 Goody’s to the pack when it’s available?
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Dennis O · Posted: Sun Jun 13, 2021 3:09 pm Post subject:

Nice "do overs"!!!
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Dan Belcher · Joined: 10 Feb 2020 Posts: 194

Those colors look spot on. Beautiful cars!

Pierre Rivard · Joined: 25 Feb 2021 Posts: 378 Location: Montreal, Canada

Five cars with some of the best paint schemes perfectly rendered. Your work is impeccable as always.
These models look like full scale race cars. Most impressive!
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Henryjint · Posted: Mon Jun 14, 2021 7:53 am Post subject:

All outstanding finishes!!!!!!!!!!!
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MarkJ · Joined: 29 Jan 2018 Posts: 1300

Wow, what a great accomplishment to get all those completely redone with fresh paint and decals. They all look superb.

ak-fan · Joined: 31 Jan 2018 Posts: 8

The paintwork on all 5 cars is awesome. What really stands out (at least to me...) is the grille on the Exxon car...holy cow, I could not believe that you just masked and sprayed - it looks incredibly realistic. Great job!!

Racing1970 · Joined: 24 May 2021 Posts: 13

These all look great - top notch finish across the board - really envious at your paint skills!

Joe Oteri · Joined: 28 Jan 2018 Posts: 141 Location: Boston

Thanks guys, I appreciate it!

No plans for the 34 car; I've never understood the cult-like love for that car. Plus, I don't want to look at another Lumina for a few years now. Laughing

Thanks again.
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truedeadman · Joined: 28 Jan 2018 Posts: 54

What was the hobby shop in NJ?

Joe Oteri · Joined: 28 Jan 2018 Posts: 141 Location: Boston

Shadow Hobbies in Woodland Park. Huge selection of RC stuff, only had a couple plastic models.
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lefty1820 · Joined: 17 Sep 2019 Posts: 310

Awesome builds!!

Beautiful!!

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Lionpride · Joined: 28 Jan 2018 Posts: 245

I remember as you built these one by one! These are beautiful. The correct shade of orange is tough and you got it spot on.

truedeadman · Joined: 28 Jan 2018 Posts: 54

thanks Joe

Lionpride · Joined: 28 Jan 2018 Posts: 245

Joe, did you have to clear over the Spaz Stix paint?
Thanks,
Don

Henryjint · Posted: Sat Aug 20, 2022 2:19 pm Post subject:

Hi Joe.
What is the name of the hobby shop you picked up the paint and location in NJ?
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bighoo · Joined: 01 Feb 2018 Posts: 221

They all look great Joe - stance on all are dead on.

Joe Oteri · Joined: 28 Jan 2018 Posts: 141 Location: Boston

Don, yes they needed clear. I forgot to mention this when I built them, but the Spax paints are enamel. After a couple bake cycles in the dehydrator, I waited a couple days to clear them just to make sure they were dry. When I cleared a couple test spoons it cracked since the base wasn't fully cured and I did the no-no of lacquer over enamel, so it takes some time but the results are good.

Henry, Shadow Hobbies in Woodland Park.

Thanks again guys!
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jaws1972 · Joined: 25 Feb 2022 Posts: 54

Beautiful blast from the past!

48RyMckCa48 · Joined: 24 Feb 2021 Posts: 65

Question on the front bumpers did you use the tall one or the short one?

thanks
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