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Well, didnt get my new plate, but got a new semi perm temp tag, that expires when my first year of registration does, DMV must be really backed up

And my 3rd post almost cut of my fingers completed model, latest new tooling from Hasegawa , built box stock , of course!, I chose to build it as the base model( using those set of wheels it came with) and leaving off side skirts and spoiler. Paint is Toyota Light Blue Met 8D8, other than my crappy BMF work, I think it turned out great!

Current Cup cars have exhaust headers that are closely coupled to the engine before going directly under the car, meeting at a crossover pipe and exiting below the passenger’s door. The Next Gen car deviates from that layout; each bank of cylinders is now independent and the piping never goes under the vehicle. Instead of going straight back, the exhaust piping makes a turn towards the wheel well as it comes of the headers and goes behind the side skirt area before coming to an outlet on each side. The presence of vents on the side skirts—which are there to help release heat from the pipes behind them—confirm this https://www.hagerty.com/media/motorsports/our-closest-look-yet-at-the-nascar-next-gen-prototype/ Ok the reason the they are running faster laps on the road course is the new car is running full IRS vs the truck trailing arms on the current cars. The test car is running a rear defuser and flat underside panels , for weight, I don't recall if that info has been released but I think it will be a little bit lighter , you can read more here https://www.hagerty.com/media/motorsports/our-closest-look-yet-at-the-nascar-next-gen-prototype/ I've been into NASCAR since the very early 90's and my dad took me to my first race in "97. I was friends with a driver and got to attend races for free and the perks that went with it. So, yeah, I sort of have to agree with you , that's really what it sounds like, but you shouldnt be surprised, Jim France, the current CEO is also the Chairman for IMSA, AND, he owns the Action Express IMSA team, that built one of the two current Next Gen prototypes( RCR built the other one) So yeah, its no surprise, Jim is moving the Cup Series to be more like IMSA. There is not going to be a "spec Chevy engine" in the Cup Series, not going to happen, I am not sure where you got that info, but you need to put it back where ya found it because its not true. If Ford and Toyota leave, the Cup Series is dead, and they will if NASCAR were to implement such a rule. Correct, the teams will no longer be building the chassis, they will be purchasing them. Yes, the Truck Series uses a "spec" Ilmor engine( which is based on Chevy block I believe). The switch to a single lug is because the the size of the new wheel, it has to do with the force it puts on the lug studs, the single stud handles the the force better, I am not 100% if I am explaining it correctly, I seen it explained a while back when it was announced. I too am sad to see the switch to a single lug.

Figured it was a good idea for this thread, a few people keep posting the link to the video Tim at FSM did in the other old thread, cant hut to have fresh thread for the new kit, but no bias here, I like my video better?

Fresh from the '90s, just a boring 1995 GMC Sonoma SLS, Round 2 reissue, the trim decals cracked on me so had to omit those, I probably could of done a better job on it, but I am happy with how it turned out. Paint is GM Gray Metallic, 90 from Scalefinishes, which I initially got to use for the S-10 reissue. This is my first full detail kit completed since the incident, felt good to get it finished, it was still mildly challenging ,but each day gets better. Fresh from the '90s, just a boring 1995 GMC Sonoma SLS, Round 2 reissue, the trim decals cracked on me so had to omit those, I probably could of done a better job on it, but I am happy with how it turned out. Paint is GM Gray Metallic, 90 from Scalefinishes, which I initially got to use for the S-10 reissue. This is my first full detail kit completed since the incident, felt good to get it finished, it was still mildly challenging ,but each day gets better.

So the T30's is it, will be getting a set for mine, defiant improvement over the resin tires.

Meh, no bias here of course, but my Whats In The Box is better ? I am happy the taillights are molded in clear this time around.

I went with the bargain shipping too ($8)

Ebay seller https://www.ebay.com/itm/Academy-1-24-1975-Korea-First-Model-Car-Hyundai-Pony-Car-Model-Kit-15137/233764050514?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649

My Hyundai Pony kit is scheduled to depart South Korea on the 15th via Hawaiian Airlines, flight # HA1326 to Honolulu , it will depart at 8pm and should arrive at 930am on Nov 15th

If you purchase the detail up set that is sold separately , you will get the decals needed to complete the kit livery, which are the "Marlbro" decals.

New kit from NuNu Models

New kit From Nunu

Yes, now you can have your very own 1:1 model kit of those oh so tasty Cup Of Noodles, if you import it from Japan it will be around $18 US, stateside around $30 ish

If anyone else is has the 2wd parts and is interested in the 4wd parts PM me.

Honestly, that probably would of been me, but now I will get this one too ( Whats In The Box Video).

It got quietly "announced" this year at Spielwarenmesse , looking forward to this one, I mean why not ?

Ive seen a lot of Prostars out here in the west, the only Lonestars I recall seeing in person ever are the ones that were used by some NASCAR Cup teams.

I'll play along, yawn.

They increased the prices of kits to offset the loss of the 40% off coupon, so nope, they are not losing money. * I think they do that with a lot of the items they sell.

They , Hobby Lobby shut down here too for a period of time.

Real nice!

Oh yeah, both of those look good.