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Finally finished.... Here's my latest completed Model Project... a 1969 Chevy Nova SS. I was inspired to build this one when II saw this picture of the actual car: Here's the pictures of my build: Here's two more pictures

Thank you very much for the sample pictures... They do look great!!! I'm going to buy the SuperCal Paper and try it on my old printer before I go out and purchase a new one... Hope they come out looking like yours did. Again, Thanks for the info.

Hi Zoli I have a question for you about the SuperCal Decal Paper. How good does the printed image look? Can you take a close-up picture of one of your models you used this paper on? Thanks, Felix

Thanks everyone for the great information. I'm going to buy the Bare Metal Decal Sheets for now on. Also, I may buy a new Ink-Jet printer as my current one is 4 years old now.

I want to do more detailed custom decals, but I want to know which Ink-Jet Printer is better with which Decal Sheet Paper? I know ALPS printers are discontinued and costly to buy if you find one. I currently have an Epson PhotoStylus Printer and used Testor's Decal Sheets, but the ink seem to stay on top of the sheet and it does not give you a very clean detailed print-out. So, What's the BEST INK-JET Printer to use with Testor's Decal Sheets, OR what other Decal Sheet Paper I should be using with my Epson Ink-Jet Printer? Thanks

The build is looking really good. I like the paint job. Very cool.

Looking good.... Can't wait to see it done.

Body decals are completed.... Here's how it looks: Here's pictures with the hood on:

Applied the Sponsor decals on the front fenders Sponsor decals on the C Column Sponsor Decals on the B Column

I agree... That looks awesome!!!!

Started to apply the side decals. Stage 1 Stage 2 Applied the #01, Army Star, and U.S. Army Decals. Applied the Sponsor Decals. Applied the Sponsor decals on the rear side panels Applied another side panel sponsor More to come real soon...

Hi all, here's my other project that I'm also working on as well... It's Mark Martin's Army 01 NASCAR . Here's a picture of the actual car: Body Primered and painted (had to wait a week for the black paint to dry before I could apply the decals) Front end Decals Applied Rear End Decals applied

That's a really awesome looking build. I love all the weathering you've done to it!! Great Job!!!

Yes, very nice looking builds!!!

Here's the body with all the decals applied:

Added the oil Pump Here's a closer look of the oil pump \ Also added the first half of the cage.

Ok, here's some more process update pictures that I've done so far: Started working on the engine and chassis Here's the start of the interior as well: Did some interior wiring detail.

yeah, it seems to sit a bit inward, but that's how they sit from the pictures I've seen of the actual cars. Here's a picture of one of those engines:

Thank you very much. It was great meeting you in person as well. You're most welcome and hope those slicks work great on your future builds. Hope to see you on our next club meeting in October.

You're most welcome... On my model cars I use Spray Cans. I usually use my airbrush mainly on Aircraft or Armor models.

Hi JB - Well, I painted the black on the rear of the car and it came out looking great. Here's what I've done: First - I used Tamiya's Masking Tape and masked the area I wanted to cover. And then I took some extra papers that I had around (regular 8x11 printer paper) and used Tamiya's Masking tape to cover the rest of the model. Second - I sprayed the rear of the model with Testor's gloss clear spray paint. This will seal any little cracks that the paint may bleed through the masking tape. Waited 30 minutes to an hour (Testor's clear drys pretty quick). Third - Then I applied the black spray paint on the rear. Waited for about 20 minutes and removed all the paper and masking. This gave me a very smooth edge on my black paint. You don't want to leave the masking on there for a day because the paint may stick to the masking that will give you a chip look on the edges. Now I left it for a day or so to dry properly. I wish I took pictures of the process, but my camera's battery died and I didn't have spare ones. And I was on a roll and didn't want to chance it. Hope this information helps for your other future builds.

Here's my next Dale Earnhardt Race Car Project. It's the 2001 Corvette C5-R for the Daytona 24 hours Rolex Grand-Am Race. Here's the picture of the actual car: Here's what I've done so far: Primed and Painted the body More to come...

Thank you everyone for the great comments. I'm planning to build a few more of Dale Sr.'s other race cars. Currently I'm working on the 2001 Corvette C5-R 24hr Rolex Race car that Dale Sr. and Dale Jr. raced in. Also, I'm working on Mark Martin's 2007 Army #01 NASCAR Race car. Again, thanks everyone.

Welcome Back Harry!!! Good to see you back!!

Here's the finished build. This is my first every NASCAR. I hope I did it justice. You can see the Work In Process here WIP