Billy Kingsley Posted April 9, 2010 Share Posted April 9, 2010 Here is one that is a major victory for me. I have been fighting with the Polar Lights Chargers for years, since 2004 when I began building NASCAR kits. And now, finally, I have conquered them! I have had this out to work on it several times, and they all ended up back in the box, with me frustrated. But this time, I got it done! It's not the greatest build, I started it so long ago I didn't remove the mold lines, and I decaled it despite runs in the paint, things I would not do anymore. But it still feels great to have it done, finally! It's the Polar Lights kit (Only the second I've ever built) with Yesterday's decals, Modelhaus wheels and Slixx tire decals. The front suspension has been marginally lowered. The paint is Tamiya Pure White. The red on the wheels is actually Ford Engine red, it seemed to match the decal stripes and numbers. It may not be perfect, but it's a major building milestone for me and I am pleased to have it done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldscool Posted April 9, 2010 Share Posted April 9, 2010 I think it looks great The paint jobs on those cars weren't perfect anyway. oldscool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LUKE'57 Posted April 9, 2010 Share Posted April 9, 2010 Billy, my ol' buddy Soap's got about a half dozen or so models that I either built for him or refurbished ones he already had and I think he would be proud to put that one right up alongside them. I know I would be proud to have it alongside the ones I did for him. Great job, and I still haven't forgotten those DVD's and picture CDs for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwc43 Posted April 10, 2010 Share Posted April 10, 2010 I think it looks really good myself. Did a good job on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricky12 Posted April 10, 2010 Share Posted April 10, 2010 Nice job Billy . I have always had a hard time with white . yours looks pretty good to me . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modelmartin Posted April 10, 2010 Share Posted April 10, 2010 Any old fool can start a model, but it takes some model building mojo to finish one, especially one you had to do battle with. Congrats on the completion and keep up the good work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Kingsley Posted April 11, 2010 Author Share Posted April 11, 2010 Thanks guys! Comments are much appreciated Jerry: Praise from Caesar! Andy: Now I just have to finish the other 88 NASCAR models I have in progress, and the unknown number of street cars! LOL! Thanks again, guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rlz58 Posted April 11, 2010 Share Posted April 11, 2010 Thats a good looking car,good job Billy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
59 Impala Posted April 11, 2010 Share Posted April 11, 2010 Billy, this looks fantastic to me. I really like the color. Good looking white and the decals look good as well. Keep up the good work. Looking forward to seeing more. Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Truby Posted April 14, 2010 Share Posted April 14, 2010 Persistence pays off!! Glad to see you finally got it done. It's a fine looking effort. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Navy48 Posted April 19, 2010 Share Posted April 19, 2010 Great looking model....well done! I LOVE all the old 60's and 70's NASCAR models, especially the MOPARS!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beefheart22 Posted April 20, 2010 Share Posted April 20, 2010 Beautiful model! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Kingsley Posted April 23, 2010 Author Share Posted April 23, 2010 Thanks for the comments guys! This was photographed by the other magazine at the NNL East Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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