M W Elky Posted April 8 Share Posted April 8 This is a mostly an out of the box build with parts box wheels and AMT slicks. The paint color is Tamyia maroon and the decals are old out of production Decals by Lucas . Boy were they fragile luckily I was able to fix some of them with a gold Sharpie . If you have old Lucas decals I would strongly suggest to have micro set and micro gloss one hand as they tend curl up and fall off. Also remember to keep your water very hot I like to boil mine in an electric tea pot .Yes the original TEXAN OLDS was a 1965 442. However I figured the chances of round 2 producing a 65 442 is slim to none and slim left town. If I was building another one I would do it with a white interior as it contrast with the dark body color better. This kit builds up really easy I’m so happy to see round 2 bringing back these simple to build kits of the 1960’s . I also find the bodies to be very accurate. Until next time thanks for looking. Mike 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hmann68 Posted April 8 Share Posted April 8 Very cool, and something a bit different too! Looks great 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papajohn97 Posted April 9 Share Posted April 9 (edited) Nice build Mike! I applaud your efforts in using ancient decals, they came out great! I’ve read that old decals can be salvaged by spraying them with a clear acrylic spray (much like one is required to do when printing decals on inkjet decal paper at home) but then they need to be manually trim to size before soaking. I have yet to try this technique to determine if it helps with old brittle decals, maybe someone else here has and can comment? I’ve been building “non-shiny” models (ships, tanks, planes) all winter/ spring due to the low temps but I hope to start some car builds as it warms up. Love all your 60’s drag cars that you’ve been building & posting! Keep ‘em coming! Edited April 9 by papajohn97 Corrections Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted April 10 Share Posted April 10 Looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bogger44 Posted April 10 Share Posted April 10 Heck yeah, nice to see another one of these built as a drag car! Looks great! Thanks for the heads up on the decals, I've got at least one set I've had for a long time, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted April 12 Share Posted April 12 Super nice build! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stavanzer Posted April 13 Share Posted April 13 Another Great Olds Build. Very Sharp, sanitary build. You and Tony "Bogger44" have built a great pair of cars. Good Show. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6bblbird Posted April 13 Share Posted April 13 Love the Stockers! Good job on this one! I can remember going to a huge shopping mall as a kid ( Roosevelt Field for those that know of it) where there was a display of drag cars participating in the AHRA Nationals at NYNS. The VERY FIRST drag car that I had ever seen in person was a maroon Olds 442 from Mack Markowitz Oldsmobile. It literally was the day that I truly got interested in the sport. You brought back a very emotional moment for me! Thank you! WF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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