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Favorite Obscure or Discovered Music Album
Horrorshow replied to afx's topic in The Off-Topic Lounge
Link Wray Self titled album from 1971 -
Again, going back to when I got back into modeling, I had purchased many decal sheets that either had a good number I liked, color, driver, sponsor ect. I was also buying kits, mostly cars from the 50’s and 60’s. This is the result. These Dale Jr. powerslides were from a black car he ran a Talladega. The Chrysler kit was about 20 years old and had some warpage issues that required a hairdryer.
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What is your favorite Youtube model channel?
Horrorshow replied to Dragline's topic in Tips, Tricks, and Tutorials
HPIGuys -
Straight axle with springs.
Horrorshow replied to cobraman's topic in Model Building Questions and Answers
I had the same issue a couple years ago. I needed the gasser front suspension. I bought the “Spirit of 57” gasser kit (MPC) and used the the front end on my Christine Gasser. I then grafted Christine’s front end on the 57 Chev and turned it into an old stock car racer. I will try the scratch build method next time. -
I became a fan of Regan Smith after NASCAR screwed him out of a win at Talladega (my opinion). So glad he won at Darlington a few years later. These decals (Powerslides) were purchased when I discovered aftermarket decals. The kit was purchased from Mike’s Decals, it was a donor kit without decals.
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Slixx or Powerslide?
Horrorshow replied to LL3 Model Worx's topic in Model Building Questions and Answers
I prefer Powerslide, never had a problem. I have purchased two sheets of Slixx, both came with warnings to use a decal restorer due to their age. One set went on great, the other, which I got only for the numbers, did not. They broke, one is extremely wrinkled. I’m interested to hear other comments -
All great looking, but that Air Force themed racer is one of the best models I’ve ever seen!
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AMT 58 Edsel kit. Sanded off all the trim. Plastic Performance wheels and tires. Built this when I first discovered aftermarket decals. I bought a bunch from different vendors. They disintegrated or would roll up and wouldn’t stick. I did not know about microsol at the time. I bought some more which were slightly better. These numbers didn’t match the paint lines. I am more aware of quality vendors and brands now. I believe the 58 Edsel is a very underrated car.
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58 Edsel is one of my all time favourite cars. Very underrated. You did great work on this model. I would like to see a few more pictures.
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Is there a brand of brushes and type of paint you would recommend? Primer too?
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Great fantasy build.
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Box stock build. This was before I discovered aftermarket decals. I wanted the paint to be seafoam and black. There was no gloss black spray so I got matte black. I didn’t know the difference at the time but I loved how it looked. I could not find a seafoam spray so I bought a small bottle and brushed it on. It’s finish was flat, which made the decals impossible to slide. I had to be pretty well exact at first placement. I opened the back wheel wells slightly and lifted the front end to give it a gasser stance. This made the engine sit too low. It is a very simple kit and I learned a few lessons about paint, decals and modifying ride heights.
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Thanks, I’ve seen a few for sale.
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Yikes! I need to stay away from bad smells. We are in a basement apartment. I’ll stick to the enamel for now. Perhaps I can find a retarder for enamels. I appreciate your advice Bill. Will post pics when I get started.
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Thanks Mark. Do you recall any difficulties converting this lowrider to a NASCAR?
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What kit was used for this build, I’d like to do something like this
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I know I’m about four years late, but did you ever get the windows, lights ect?
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Thanks for the tip Bill. Maybe I’ll switch to lacquer paint and use this retarder.
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Salvinos Donnie Allison Hawaiian Tropic Monte Carlo. Some paint and sand paper. Going to try some brush painting on car bodies. Too cold now to spray outside ( I’m in Canada)
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