Leo64

I'm up in Northern AZ, in Williams, and I know there is an IPMS show called Modelzona coming up Nov 1st. Here is a link to the info on the IPMS website: https://ipmsusa.org/event/modelzona-2025 There are some toy shows down in the Phoenix area every so often, doing a Google search should get you any upcoming ones. There is also the Best of the West Show in Las Vegas, but it was in May, so the next one won't be till next year. Here is a link to info for some model train groups and shows in the area. While not specific to model cars, it does say toys in some of the shows: https://www.arizonamodeltrains.com/ The biggest model car show that also has a swap meet area (I attend it every year) is the Desert Scale Classic Show in April. This years show was on April 12th, so next years show will be around the same time on a Saturday. Another thing you might check is there is a hobby shop in Tolleson called Andy's Hobby Headquarters that has an area in the store where clubs can hold meeting or have events there. You might check when any upcoming events are going on and you can get in contact with modelers in the area. Someone may know of any upcoming shows, or possible know someone that might be interested in buy from you. If you don't mind doing a little traveling, there is a bunch of model shows down in the LA area. Coming up Nov 2nd is the Spirit of Speed Show at the NHRA Museum in Pomona. Here is a link to a post on this forum about the show: Hopefully you can make it to the Desert Scale Classic Show. Steve A.

I'm guessing that you are asking about a color in a hobby spray paint, looking at a picture of Ermine White online it says it is a creamy white color. You might want to check out Tamiya TS7 Racing White (check out the attached pic I found online comparing Racing White to Pure White). Another option, but it is a little more costly is some online auto touch-up paint suppliers can sell the actual color code in a spray can. I've seen it on the website automotivetouchup.com: https://www.automotivetouchup.com/spray-paint/spray_paint_matched.aspx If you don't mind using an airbrush, sites like Scalefinishes or MCW Finishes offer the exact color in a small pre-thinned bottle. I've bought from Scalefinishes a lot and he is a great guy to deal with. Steve A.

You might want to check out Indycals, they offer replacement tires for the NuNu cars, but they might work for you. Here is a link to their Sports Car Parts section: https://www.indycals.net/parts/sportsparts/sportsparts.html Another option is to get a 3D file and print a set out. There are lots of tire and wheels out there, here is one on the Cults3D that says the following "Racing tires (similar to Michelin Pilot) for the most common race cars (GT3, GT1, Le Mans..). The tires are scaled for 1/24 rims. There are front and rear tires, depth can be scaled in slicer as needed.": https://cults3d.com/en/3d-model/game/racing-slick-tires I recently found a flexible black resin to try printing out tires, instead of using a solid resin, so they act more like kit style tires. Steve A

I thought I remember seeing those wheels in a kit, but it took some looking to finally find them. Looks like they were in an AMT/Ertl 1997 Ford Mustang GT kit. I found a couple of the kits on eBay right now. I also tried looking to see if anyone was offering it in a 3D file, but so far I haven't found any. As for the Saleen rear wing, I wasn't sure what it actually looked like, but I found a 3D file on the Cults3D website that says it is listed for the Revell Foxbody Saleen Spoiler. https://cults3d.com/en/3d-model/various/revell-foxbody-saleen-spoiler Good luck with your project. Steve A.

Here is a pic of the McLaren M8F engine from Cults3D that I printed out recently. I haven't cleaned up all the parts, and a couple of the small parts I left on the supports. I usually print extras of the small parts just in case. It looks pretty good to me. Steve A.

First thing this morning I received an email from some sellers on Cults3d that I follow, and this was one of them for a 1/24th Scale Buick Nailhead "Wildcat" Upgrade: https://cults3d.com/en/3d-model/game/1-24-scale-buick-nailhead-v8-wildcat-upgrade-file-pack Steve A.

I have the Ron Olsen 3D Uncertain-T files that has a Buick Nailhead, but as I understand it the files are a SBC block with Buick parts added. Plus it is a fuel injection intake, not sure if that is the intake style you want. The files had some parts at 1/12th Scale and some at 1/6th, but they could be scaled to whatever you want to print. Ron has an account on the Cults3D website, but the engine from the Uncertain-T isn't listed separately. You can try contacting Ron to see if you can get the engine parts alone from him. Here is a link to Ron's account: https://cults3d.com/en/users/rolsen01/3d-models There is also another seller on Cults3D doing the Uncertain-T in 1/25th scale that has the Nailhead engine, and it says it has parts to build the Steve Scott version and the tribute car that was built in Australia. You could try contacting them also to see if they will sell the engine by itself if you don't want to buy the whole kit. https://cults3d.com/en/3d-model/various/uncertain-t-model-kit-1-25-scale Also, doing a search on Cults3D shows the following Buick Nailhead engine and an optional blower intake for it: https://cults3d.com/en/3d-model/various/buick-nailhead-v8?srsltid=AfmBOop0vboa596REXqZOkrEBcgn0SLWVjbNRN8lQiS1YZqIv15ejBME https://cults3d.com/en/3d-model/various/buick-nailhead-supercharger And on another website is this 1/10th scale RC Nailhead engine: https://www.myminifactory.com/object/3d-print-nailhead-motor-for-1-10-scale-rc-87482 I hope this helps you out. Steve A.

I've bought several files from this person on Cults3D, and the files are really nice and have printed out good so far. Steve A.

I have this Tamiya kit, but unfortunately I can't spare the decal you are looking for. What I can do is scan the decal and put it in a PDF file at the correct scale, that way you can use it as a template to cut out one from a carbon fiber decal if that will help. Also, a trick I use when I have a decal that is going over compound curves to help get it to conform. I take a wash cloth that I get wet and wring it out so it is damp, then I put it in a plastic container and zap it in the microwave for a few seconds. Not so long that it is too hot that it might damage the model, then I put the decal on and lay the wash cloth on it. the moisture and heat from it will help soften the decal and then after a minute or so I use the wash cloth to try and smooth out the decal. If you need to you can repeat as needed, just don't get it too hot. If I can help with a scan of the decal sheet, please let me know. Steve A.

Curt might have info, or at least know who to contact, so I'll get in touch with him and see if he can let you know. Steve A.

There is someone on the Cults3D website that offers the files to print them at 1/24th scale. It can be scaled if you need a different scale. If you have someone that can print them for you, if not let me know if I can help you. Here is a link to the the files: https://cults3d.com/en/3d-model/various/chevy-90s-truck-door-mirror Steve A.

Curt recently posted on FB that a new group has taken over running the car show, and they recently changed the date to a week later on the 20th. He posted an updated flyer for the date also. Just wanted to let you know so you don't show up on the wrong day. Steve A.

I checked a link to pics someone posted from the show I think you were talking about. Is this the Corvette you were talking about? I found a website online that offers stripe kits for the real car, I was going to see about scaling them to the kit and then see about doing them in different colors. Steve A.

I tried looking online and found a review of the Revell of Germany version of the kit that shows the decal sheet, and it doesn't show any stripes at all. I also tried looking to see if I could find anyone listing any stripe decals for the kit, but could not find any. It's possible those were either painted on or custom made. Steve A.

This is coming along really nice. When I saw your post it reminded me that I had one of those old Cox bodies and that someone had sent me a copy of an old article from the Dec 1966 Rod and Custom magazine on building the Cox body with the old AMT Mercedes Gullwing kit. Attached is the first page of that article. I was lucky enough to pick up one of the resin Cheetah kits, along with one of the resin Daytona kits when I got my disability settlement, so one of these days I hope to work on them. Can't wait to see how your build comes out. Steve A.