Re: Paul's NASCAR thread.

by Guest Sun 28 Jul 2013, 10:29 pm

Thanks guys. I'm glad you're enjoying the cars.

This is a fairly recent build of an older Nascar. Lee Roy Yarbrough's Mercury Cyclone.

by Skid Mon 29 Jul 2013, 12:07 am

Ah! now ya talking Paul.

Proper NASCAR.... 'When men were made of iron and bumpers were made of steel'.

Do I take it this is a Polar Lights kit? I hear that the 429 (as opposed to the 427) is a VERY tight fit. Some say impossible.

Did you know that the front edge of the bonnet on these race cars was 'bent' down 1" lower than the production cars. It was an early aero attempt.

I have the Donnie Allison Torino Talladega in the stash and will be well pleased if it comes out looking as good as yours.

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by harron68 Mon 29 Jul 2013, 2:16 am

Leroy was quite a competitor. He had a very sad end of life, but few could say he wasn't one tuff dude behind the wheel. I love those old Mercs, thank you for more good pix!

by Guest Mon 29 Jul 2013, 6:29 am

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by stevegt738 Mon 29 Jul 2013, 10:42 pm

Ah, real Nascar. Nice build. What are these Polar Lights kits like to build?

by Guest Mon 29 Jul 2013, 11:29 pm

Al, you may be right about the 429....that's why I put the 427 in it.

Steve....they are just OK kits. They need some help going together. Nothing an experienced modeler can't handle though.

by Shelby Wed 31 Jul 2013, 1:37 am

Those older nascars are so much nicer than the new ones. Keep them coming Paul!

by Guest Mon 05 Aug 2013, 12:28 am

This week I'll change it up by posting up a Nastruck.

by Guest Mon 05 Aug 2013, 2:23 am

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by john2308 Mon 05 Aug 2013, 2:39 am

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by Skid Mon 05 Aug 2013, 9:41 am

I like it Paul. Nice one.

by Shelby Mon 05 Aug 2013, 6:50 pm

Very nice truck Paul. i don't recall seeing you build any.

by Guest Sun 11 Aug 2013, 10:29 pm

Thanks guys

This is one of my oldest builds. It's the Lumina of Neil Bonnett.

by Shelby Sun 11 Aug 2013, 10:47 pm

I've never seen this one as a kit or 1:1. Nice one Paul!

by Guest Mon 12 Aug 2013, 1:20 am

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by harron68 Mon 12 Aug 2013, 2:39 am

I can't help but think the NASCAR trucks had front ends like bricks. Great decal work as always! The Bonnettmobile I haven't seen done anywhere before, thanx a bunch.

by Guest Mon 19 Aug 2013, 12:46 am

I'm glad you guys are enjoying these. This is the T-Bird of Jimmy Spencer.

by Shelby Mon 19 Aug 2013, 1:36 am

If you ask me the graphis of this one are butt ugly, however that doesn't take away from your worksmanship. Very well done

by harron68 Mon 19 Aug 2013, 2:30 am

Yeah, garish colors. Sometimes multiple sponsors and car owners can make for very bad art. If I could take away one color, it would be the purple. The camel's checked scarf is not smart either. That said, the model is superior and will stand as a replica of the way it was in NASCAR that year. The paint and decal work is excellent. Thanx for a car that may haunt a few dreams!

by Guest Mon 19 Aug 2013, 4:15 am

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by Guest Sun 25 Aug 2013, 8:28 pm

Hopefully you'll like the purple on this car better.

by Guest Sun 25 Aug 2013, 10:01 pm

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by harron68 Tue 27 Aug 2013, 11:26 pm

I seem to remember a Lake Speed (K-Mart?) car in purple. So many drivers made decent livings, but never made the headlines unless they were in a big crash. Such is racing, Just a few winners, many "also-rans" and some D.N.Fs. Thanx as always for your wonderful surprises. Someday you'll have to do a You Tube of the collection as if it were a car show or museum. It's that amazing!

by Guest Mon 02 Sep 2013, 8:26 pm

Thanks for yor interest guys. The Kmart car was in purple for a while. Monogram has a kit of it.

Here's Terry Labonte's ride.

by harron68 Tue 03 Sep 2013, 3:08 am

Thanx for these very interesting treats. This was one of the famous rides fer sure! Thanks a bowlful!

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