bluestringer Posted April 15, 2022 Share Posted April 15, 2022 (edited) 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluestringer Posted April 16, 2022 Author Share Posted April 16, 2022 Looking over the kit and getting started on the engine. Anyone know why there are 2 sets of headers in the kit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toys4Don2 Posted April 17, 2022 Share Posted April 17, 2022 Pretty sure that’s because the kit contains 2 engine options. Hemi and 426. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sflam123 Posted April 18, 2022 Share Posted April 18, 2022 If you don't mind a question: What red did you use to paint the body? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluestringer Posted April 18, 2022 Author Share Posted April 18, 2022 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluestringer Posted April 18, 2022 Author Share Posted April 18, 2022 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sflam123 Posted April 20, 2022 Share Posted April 20, 2022 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluestringer Posted April 20, 2022 Author Share Posted April 20, 2022 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. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluestringer Posted April 20, 2022 Author Share Posted April 20, 2022 Engine is about ready to go........... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluestringer Posted April 23, 2022 Author Share Posted April 23, 2022 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluestringer Posted April 24, 2022 Author Share Posted April 24, 2022 Got the numbers on........... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Spaulding Posted April 25, 2022 Share Posted April 25, 2022 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluestringer Posted April 28, 2022 Author Share Posted April 28, 2022 Calling it done, warts and all. Photos under glass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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