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Post by Michael Chriss on Jul 20, 2015 1:19:39 GMT -5
This, of course, is the Wildcat Mario didn't race in the 82 500. I worked on this right after I got it and reached this stage and stopped. I think I wanted to get another one and build Gordy's with this at the same time. I kind of forgot about it, but I should finish it, I'ts so close to being done.  Calvin, I need another one, when might you have one to sell me? |
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Jul 20, 2015 1:33:32 GMT -5
Post by Calvin on Jul 20, 2015 1:33:32 GMT -5
That looks pretty darn good.
Well I'm currently redoing the kit, adjusting it and someday I'll figure out how to get someone to do white metal done up. (if we are lucky maybe late this fall?)
All I know is I learned a lot since doing that first resin kit (it was pretty overwhelming)it might not be the easiest kit to build but with some perseverance it can look pretty good.
But thanks for your support back then for an amateur kit builder that didn't know what he was doing.
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Jul 20, 2015 14:01:05 GMT -5
Post by indy on Jul 20, 2015 14:01:05 GMT -5
Looks great, can't wait to see this one done and hopefully one day Gordy's, too. Is that a 70's McLaren F1 back there on the bench?
Jordan
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Jul 20, 2015 16:02:30 GMT -5
Post by shunter on Jul 20, 2015 16:02:30 GMT -5
Beautiful work.....it looks fantastic...Finish it up now.
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Jul 20, 2015 18:54:21 GMT -5
Post by clm1545 on Jul 20, 2015 18:54:21 GMT -5
Looks great. Please take us the rest of the way.
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Jul 21, 2015 1:28:56 GMT -5
Post by Art Laski on Jul 21, 2015 1:28:56 GMT -5
Looks real nice!
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Jul 21, 2015 11:54:44 GMT -5
joe likes this
Post by racerbrown on Jul 21, 2015 11:54:44 GMT -5
much too close to not finish.
really looks great!
duane
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Jul 21, 2015 12:09:32 GMT -5
Post by jamesharvey on Jul 21, 2015 12:09:32 GMT -5
Your work is really good so I hope you finish this. I also have two editions of the Belond Spl. sitting on my work space so I understand having too much to do.
Jim
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Jul 22, 2015 19:56:10 GMT -5
Post by Deleted on Jul 22, 2015 19:56:10 GMT -5
It looks great! My hats off to you. The color just pops! Very, very nice.
The hard part is done it appears. Please post photo's of the finished subject!
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Post by Michael Chriss on Jul 23, 2015 10:04:39 GMT -5
I am traveling during the week, so it's just the weekends and then life gets in the way.
Yes, that's a M23 behind the Wildcat. It's in the same state as the Wildcat, I need to finish it. My plan is to build it as the '76 Japan race. There were many mods they did to the car for that race, like duct taping cardboard over the radiators. I have rain tires for it, it could be kinda cool when I get it sorted out.
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Post by Michael Chriss on Aug 22, 2015 22:10:48 GMT -5
As I am working to finish this, I remember why I stopped working on it a few years ago. The filler I used was not all the way cured, and was still out-gassing after I painted it, and made some bubbles in the paint. After some time the bubbles have settled down and I am going to finish it as is. It seemed I just needed to put it together, but I want to add some detail to it. I think it best to do all the work to the body first, then add the suspension and wings, as I would probably break them off. It's coming along, I will see how far I can get on it this weekend.  |
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Aug 22, 2015 22:26:15 GMT -5
Post by Calvin on Aug 22, 2015 22:26:15 GMT -5
It looks great! I love the dash detail and steering wheel!
FYI for everyone, I'm still working on reissuing this kit with some updates.
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Aug 22, 2015 22:42:06 GMT -5
Post by shunter on Aug 22, 2015 22:42:06 GMT -5
This is just the best.... what a great build of a wonderful kit.
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Aug 23, 2015 0:01:39 GMT -5
Post by indy on Aug 23, 2015 0:01:39 GMT -5
Looks great. It is coming together well and I think you did a good job on getting a shade of blue that looks right for this car. I think it will look really good once it is all buttoned up.
This build does bring up a few questions for me (forgive me, I was still 4 when Cooooogan became infamous). I figured the #20's shade of blue was a nod to the longstanding Petty/STP relationship, right? Why this dark blue for Mario's car? Just to visual distinguish team cars on track or some other reason?
Jordan
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Aug 23, 2015 0:17:37 GMT -5
Post by indycals on Aug 23, 2015 0:17:37 GMT -5
Looks great. It is coming together well and I think you did a good job on getting a shade of blue that looks right for this car. I think it will look really good once it is all buttoned up. This build does bring up a few questions for me (forgive me, I was still 4 when Cooooogan became infamous). I figured the #20's shade of blue was a nod to the longstanding Petty/STP relationship, right? Why this dark blue for Mario's car? Just to visual distinguish team cars on track or some other reason? Jordan Correct about Johncock using "Petty Blue". No idea why Mario had the dark metallic blue - they only used it in 81 and 82 with Mario. I wonder if it was a play on the Essex car he had driven the year before? In fact, there is a picture of what I think was a 1980 cat painted up in the Essex scheme? Perhaps Mario was originally bringing that to the team when Essex collapsed in April of 81. |
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Aug 23, 2015 1:02:51 GMT -5
Post by Calvin on Aug 23, 2015 1:02:51 GMT -5
I personally like the dark metallic blue STP scheme....I think it goes just as good as the traditional dayglo and Petty blue.
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Post by indycals on Aug 23, 2015 1:30:56 GMT -5
The 81 and 82 Patrick team was one of the best looking Indy car teams ever.
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Aug 23, 2015 9:20:22 GMT -5
Post by jwrass on Aug 23, 2015 9:20:22 GMT -5
Chris,
Great looking build!!!! Always thought all of the Wildcats were special looking cars. Looking forward to seeing more!
Jimmy "RASS"
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Post by Michael Chriss on Aug 23, 2015 22:56:54 GMT -5
I need to get a real camera, these are from my phone. Almost done, windscreen needs to be attached, front end sits too high.   |
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Aug 24, 2015 4:24:26 GMT -5
Post by indycals on Aug 24, 2015 4:24:26 GMT -5
NICE!
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Aug 24, 2015 6:28:36 GMT -5
Post by racerbrown on Aug 24, 2015 6:28:36 GMT -5
looks great!
thanks for sharing.
duane
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Aug 24, 2015 6:57:13 GMT -5
Post by shunter on Aug 24, 2015 6:57:13 GMT -5
Love it...If you even get sick of looking at it I can PM my address..
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Aug 24, 2015 6:57:52 GMT -5
Post by sandysixtysfan on Aug 24, 2015 6:57:52 GMT -5
Really good work, the color scheme looks great.
Sandy
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Aug 24, 2015 7:49:18 GMT -5
Post by clm1545 on Aug 24, 2015 7:49:18 GMT -5
Looks real good!
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Aug 24, 2015 12:59:00 GMT -5
Post by indy on Aug 24, 2015 12:59:00 GMT -5
Looks good. I like it!
Jordan
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Aug 24, 2015 13:23:04 GMT -5
Post by Calvin on Aug 24, 2015 13:23:04 GMT -5
Beautiful! I'm happy to finally see an Andretti version done!
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Post by alwaysindy on Aug 24, 2015 17:07:25 GMT -5
Very, very nice! Nice job on the paint...keep up the good work!
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Aug 25, 2015 7:16:15 GMT -5
Post by Deleted on Aug 25, 2015 7:16:15 GMT -5
Super Sharp my Friend !!! Can you Build me on Please  Thank you, Robby |
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Aug 25, 2015 17:32:12 GMT -5
Post by mrpeters on Aug 25, 2015 17:32:12 GMT -5
Man I need to get these 2 cars in my collection. I'm just so tempted to buy the 84 Johncock car to keep with the rest of my 1:18 scale.
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Aug 25, 2015 19:38:06 GMT -5
Post by indycals on Aug 25, 2015 19:38:06 GMT -5
I think the 84 Johncock car is sold out - not seeing it on Replicarz anymore.
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