Buddy Baker # 11 Dodge

[bluestringer]

When I stopped building models about 25-30 years ago I was building only NASCAR models. I started the hobby back less than a year ago and so far I've only done muscle cars, drag cars, and hot rods. So thought it was time for a NASCAR. I picked up this generic Salvinos JR Dodge kit a few months ago and I'm ready to get started on it. Seems like a nice kit, are the chrome parts real metal? I have decals for the number 11 Buddy Baker 71 Dodge. It will be a few more days before I start the build but I did go ahead and get the body painted. Also after watching a video by Hpiguy showcasing the Salvinos JR number 9 Chase Elliot 2022 Chevy kit, I preordered the kit. It looks to be a really nice kit. All comments welcome, and thanks for looking.

Edited April 16, 2022 by bluestringer

[bluestringer]

Looking over the kit and getting started on the engine. Anyone know why there are 2 sets of headers in the kit? 

[Toys4Don2]

Pretty sure that’s because the kit contains 2 engine options.  Hemi and 426. 

[sflam123]

If you don't mind a question:  What red did you use to paint the body?

 

[bluestringer]

12 hours ago, Toys4Don2 said:

Pretty sure that’s because the kit contains 2 engine options.  Hemi and 426. 

Thanks. Makes sense since I see other extra engine parts.

[bluestringer]

6 hours ago, sflam123 said:

If you don't mind a question:  What red did you use to paint the body?

 

Don't mind at all. That is Createx Opaque Red. I put it on top of Createx White Autoborne base coat. I have since put some Revive It floor polish on for a clear coat. 

[sflam123]

On 4/18/2022 at 6:31 AM, bluestringer said:

Don't mind at all. That is Createx Opaque Red. I put it on top of Createx White Autoborne base coat. I have since put some Revive It floor polish on for a clear coat. 

Thank you.  It turnabout GREAT.  The red really pops, which is why I wanted to know.

 

[bluestringer]

8 hours ago, sflam123 said:

Thank you.  It turnabout GREAT.  The red really pops, which is why I wanted to know.

 

Thanks. Those Createx paints are nice, go on really smooth. 

[bluestringer]

Engine is about ready to go...........

[bluestringer]

Slow progress, but getting there. This Salvino JR kit is a lot different than the old Monogram kits I was building 30 years ago. I know my colors are not going to be an exact match for the Petty colors. But they will do. 

[bluestringer]

Got the numbers on...........

[Captain Spaulding]

On 4/24/2022 at 5:27 PM, bluestringer said:

Got the numbers on...........

Looking good with the numbers and STP logo on the hood.

[bluestringer]

Calling it done, warts and all. Photos under glass.