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Post by indydog on Sept 20, 2020 6:12:12 GMT -5
I bought this at the Memorabilia Show at IMS a couple years ago. It was built, unpainted, but mostly complete.... cost me $40! I took it apart and have been rebuilding it. I had to make a few concessions, but nothing too bad. I stripped off all the chrome and repainted the chassis aluminum: It was painted Tamiya TS-36 Fluorescent Red over white: And of course I dropped it while it was drying: Pretty sure I can fix it, but one the hinges on the air brake is completely gone.
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Post by clm1545 on Sept 20, 2020 7:56:42 GMT -5
Been there, done that. Most of us have. What you have done, so far. looks good. Hang in there.
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Post by indy on Sept 20, 2020 15:48:39 GMT -5
It still looks much better. Nice work on it. Sorry about the drop, that always hurts!
Jordan
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Post by shunter on Sept 27, 2020 15:59:44 GMT -5
It’s looking great, I’m sure you can get it back together...
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Post by Chris on Sept 28, 2020 10:32:47 GMT -5
Looks like its OK , Nice job on The STP Red paint.. This a kit I wish they would re-issue I am sure MPC didn't destroy the molds or hopefully didn't Lose . It certainly would be a BIG seller for them, Keep it up I am sure it will come out nice. Chris
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Post by indydog on Oct 4, 2020 4:46:18 GMT -5
Another one to add to the case: Had to make a few concessions as it was a glue bomb... couple parts missing. Scratch built the push bar in the back, but had no idea what the heat shield looked like. Used Indycals decals. They go on nice, but I don't think they like Solvaset that much. The number decal on the nose started to crack. The wheels should be magnesium, but I couldn't find any.
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Post by hurtubise56 on Oct 4, 2020 8:41:50 GMT -5
Nicely done, even with the "drop"! Just an FYI, a good magnesium mix is Testors Flat Steel with a little gold added in.
Brian
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Post by robh on Oct 5, 2020 16:48:23 GMT -5
Gorgeous model!
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Post by indycals on Oct 5, 2020 19:46:14 GMT -5
Looks great!
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Post by Art Laski on Oct 5, 2020 21:20:00 GMT -5
Nice save on this one, Mark!
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Post by Chris on Oct 6, 2020 15:53:16 GMT -5
Silent Sam whooooooosh!! Great Job that will look good in your case! Chris
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Post by harveythedog2 on Oct 6, 2020 19:01:01 GMT -5
Looks great! Nice work!
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Post by shunter on Oct 7, 2020 14:48:59 GMT -5
Very very nice work..
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Post by speedracer on Oct 7, 2020 19:45:20 GMT -5
Looks great, one of my favorite Indy cars of all time. Love glue bombs and the work to make them turn out this good
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Post by randy on Oct 30, 2020 11:02:50 GMT -5
What tires did you use? Randy Short shortrandy91@gmail.com
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