curt raitz

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   curt raitz added a post in a topic Ferrari 340/375MM - '54 Carrera Panamericana    20 May

   Thanx for reminding me...I did build the '53 Corvette, many many years ago.
   Found a couple of photos on my fotki site.
   
   
   
   
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   curt raitz added a post in a topic Out To Pasture    16 May

   Nice diorama Kurt 
   Wayne Carinni would "wet himself" if he stumbled on this in full scale!
   
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   curt raitz added a post in a topic Ferrari 340/375MM - '54 Carrera Panamericana    16 May

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   curt raitz added a post in a topic Vintage Popcorn Wagon    14 May

   Brad
   I guess you weren't kidding about building a "Light Commercial" vehicle for next years Desert Scale Classic.
   This should be fun...
   c'ya 
   
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   curt raitz added a post in a topic 2017 LA Roadster Show Model Car Event    14 May

   Sorry Guys, but prior obligations keep from attending this show.
   Sounds like a good time.
   Put on my calendar for next year...
   
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   curt raitz added a topic in Big Boyz    19 April

   Toleman TG183B - Ayrton Senna's 1st F1 Ride

   This is a 1/20th scale resin model of the Toleman TG183B produced by ClubM. I built the car to represent the car as it was raced by Ayrton Senna during the 1984 Grand Prix Season. This car was Ayrton's first F1 ride. He drove this car in the first three races and DNQ'ed on the fourth race. The TG183 was replaced by the TG184 for the 5th race.
   This is a fairly old kit and a few of the resin parts were "warped"...tried to get them straight.
   Paint is MM Classic White, Tamiya TS-15 Blue and Humbrol Italian Red #220.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   thanx for lookin'
   

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   curt raitz added a topic in NASCAR    19 April

   Curtis Turner's 1956 Ford - NASCAR

   This is another build of a Curtis Turner race car. I decided awhile back to build models of cars Curtis Turner raced. No other reason than the fact he has a cool first name I can relate to. I think this is the 4th or 5th Curtis Turner model I've built. This a model of the 1956 Ford he raced during the 1956 NASCAR Season. He started 13 races, winning at Darlington and 4 more races with top 10 finishes.
   Paint is MM Classic White and ScaleFinishes Ford M Regency Purple. Decals are from Gofer Racing.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
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   curt raitz added a post in a topic Ferrari 340/375MM - '54 Carrera Panamericana    3 April

   Here are photos of the cars I've built:
   
   
   
   
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   curt raitz added a topic in Under Glass    2 April

   Ferrari 340/375MM - '54 Carrera Panamericana

   Another Mexican Road Racer...this will be my 4th model of a car which raced in the Carrera Panamericana.
   This is the Ferrari 340/375MM Spider Phil Hill and Richie Ginther drove in the 1954 Carrara Panamericana.
   They finished second in their class. 
   It is a 1/24th scale resin model produced by FPP Modelos.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

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    curt raitz added a post in a topic Teresi / Blair : 1/8 Scale "Italiano" Buick V8 Drag Bike ...On The Workbench 3/23/17    29 March

    After a 2nd look - Dang...those wheels are nice!
    Started to sport a "stiffy" just looking' at'em...
     
    
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    curt raitz added a post in a topic Teresi / Blair : 1/8 Scale "Italiano" Buick V8 Drag Bike ...On The Workbench 3/23/17    28 March

    Hey Buddy, the wheels are fantastic...'bout time you addressed your wire wheels properly.
    They do get more challenging as you reduce the scale!
    Anyways the bike is looking' great and looking forward to seeing it in Salt Lake...cuz I know you will have it done by then.
    dang...you probably have it done already 
    
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    curt raitz added a post in a topic Teresi / Blair : 1/8 Scale "Italiano" Buick V8 Drag Bike ...On The Workbench 3/23/17    23 March

    Koool John
    I love the current photo of your dad with the bike.
    nice to see the bike is still around, does make building a model of a lot easier.
    should be fun watching ya build this monster.
    c'ya in Salt lake 
    
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    curt raitz added a post in a topic Would you be interested in building and donated a model to a tourist attraction that has been in a US for over 80 years?    22 March

    So Vinnie
    1/25th is the scale you are looking for?
    I'm definitely interested in building a couple of models for your display.
    Now I've got a place to send those "slump-buster" builds I occasionally do. 
    
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    curt raitz added a post in a topic Pete Phillips: "Short Sweetie" on the Bench: 2/6/17    15 March

    I concur...Sparkly Blue 
    
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    curt raitz added a post in a topic Lloyd Ruby's 1970 Mongoose Indy Car    14 March

    Nice Subject, Nice work...
    I've been wanting to build a Lance Sellers kit for awhile now.
    watching ya do this one right...might we see it at the Desert Scale Classic coming up?
    c'ya