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Post by indycals on Jun 24, 2011 1:46:37 GMT -5
Obviously the Belanger special is the easiest to do.
What I want to know is what other cars would you like to see done? And if possible, can you provide good photos? I know I could go to the IMS photo department, but I'd spend more money there than I'd ever gain back in sales. The books I have are very limited in the photos of the 500C/D. It seems my best reference photos are photos of the Carousel 1/18 cars (and even those aren't as plentiful as you'd think, at least as far as different views go).
This is your opportunity to get what you want for this kit, as I'm pretty indifferent about what to do.
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Post by stuboyle on Jun 24, 2011 3:22:10 GMT -5
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Post by mrindy77 on Jun 24, 2011 5:53:45 GMT -5
Those decals came right from one of the kit releases. It was the double kit with the Edmunds super modified. |
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Post by sandysixtysfan on Jun 24, 2011 6:33:23 GMT -5
Hi, how about the Hinkle Spl decals like these on Russ' Kurtis- mb2501.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=4162&action=display&thread=829 ...or the '54 #35 Hopkins Spl driven by Pat O'Conner. I think this car was Vulk's fatal ride for 1955. ...or the '54 Bardahl Spl of Bill Holland/Jim Rathmann. This (again I think) was the car Monogram based their Filter Queen Spl on. Hey roadster gurus, help me out here!. I'll try and get some photos posted, but my computer has been acting up lately. Sandy |
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Post by stuboyle on Jun 24, 2011 6:40:36 GMT -5
Those decals came right from one of the kit releases. It was the double kit with the Edmunds super modified. Okay, well I still like to get my hands on a set. The current release (which I have) has a yellow livery which I don't really care for too much. |
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Post by sandysixtysfan on Jun 24, 2011 7:00:37 GMT -5
Those decals came right from one of the kit releases. It was the double kit with the Edmunds super modified. Okay, well I still like to get my hands on a set. The current release (which I have) has a yellow livery which I don't really care for too much. I have this release and if I can find it following my recent move you can have the decals. Sandy |
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Post by gwstexas on Jun 24, 2011 9:04:16 GMT -5
Maybe the John Zink #53 that Troy Ruttman drove in '56, or Sam Hanks' #4 Jones and Maley from the same year, or the Pete Schmidt from 1956 or 1957?
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Post by indycals on Jun 24, 2011 12:09:09 GMT -5
The Ward and Hynkel car are very doable. As for the other other suggestions, as I said, I need photographs. The books I have are just not that good, usually showing only a small qualifying shot. I even bought the Frank Kurtis Indianapolis Cars book, and it too is very disappointing as far as reference photos go. And of the pics I do have, they are black and white - again, not very helpful. Even good pics of the Carousel cars would be very helpful (beyond the standard product shots which are already out there).
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Post by Deleted on Jun 24, 2011 12:42:28 GMT -5
Micheal,
How about Tony Bettenhausen's #10 Chapman Special Second Place Car?
Best for you!
Russ
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Post by sandysixtysfan on Jun 24, 2011 12:52:52 GMT -5
Okay, well I still like to get my hands on a set. The current release (which I have) has a yellow livery which I don't really care for too much. I have this release and if I can find it following my recent move you can have the decals. Sandy Stu, I found them, PM your address if you want them. Sandy |
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Post by indy on Jun 24, 2011 13:24:48 GMT -5
Contact the forum member "professor" to see if he can help you, Michael. He did some work for C1 and I want to say it was graphics - can't say for sure on which cars he worked.
Jordan
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Post by indycals on Jun 24, 2011 15:49:32 GMT -5
I have this release and if I can find it following my recent move you can have the decals. Sandy Stu, I found them, PM your address if you want them. Sandy Or you could wait a couple of weeks and get a set with scalloped gold numbers. I'm working on it already  |
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Post by sandysixtysfan on Jun 25, 2011 8:42:53 GMT -5
Stu, I found them, PM your address if you want them. Sandy Or you could wait a couple of weeks and get a set with scalloped gold numbers. I'm working on it already Oops, I missed the part about Mike's 'Ward' decals. Stu, you can still have the old kit decals if you want, but Mike's new decals will be worth the wait. Sandy |
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Post by "500 LEGENDS" on Jun 25, 2011 10:16:35 GMT -5
Troy Ruttman's 1956 John Zink Special. I always thought the John Zink cars were so neat...fun colors! Attachments:
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Post by "500 LEGENDS" on Jun 25, 2011 10:19:55 GMT -5
Johnny Boyd's 1955 Sumar Special #39. I also think that Marshal Teague drove one too #48 after '55. The Summar cars were simple but pretty cool paint jobs. Attachments:
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Post by indycals on Jun 25, 2011 14:02:36 GMT -5
Or you could wait a couple of weeks and get a set with scalloped gold numbers. I'm working on it already Oops, I missed the part about Mike's 'Ward' decals. Stu, you can still have the old kit decals if you want, but Mike's new decals will be worth the wait. Sandy ... and the wait won't be long... more like in the next couple of days |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 25, 2011 14:49:58 GMT -5
1957 Eddie Sachs "Schmidt Special". All maroon paint job, silver lettering and numbers. Car number was 88. Actually Sachs' rookie year. I have the IMS color photo. Pretty simple and basic.
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Post by indycals on Jun 27, 2011 12:50:55 GMT -5
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Post by stuboyle on Jun 27, 2011 13:29:12 GMT -5
Is the current release with the yellow livery a real livery or is it made-up?
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Post by indycals on Jun 27, 2011 13:37:22 GMT -5
It's made up. It's basically the filter queen livery made generic.
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Post by mrindy77 on Jun 27, 2011 13:45:43 GMT -5
I beleive it to be fictitous.
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Post by peteyd on Jul 12, 2011 12:52:51 GMT -5
Michael,
I'm building a model of the '53 Wolcott Spl. powered by a Chrysler hemi. I'm converting the Monogram kit to a 500A. I've switched it to a left side drive. Am now working on the nose. Bob Clidinst drawings are a godsend!
A while ago you made the # 95 for me for a Watson/Lotus-Ford. I need the same Font (ball on the end of the numbers for a 2 and a 5. The size seems to be the same (3/4"x3/4"). These numbers look to be white with a black outline. I'm still trying to track down the color of the car, so any help will be appreciated.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 12, 2011 15:44:34 GMT -5
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Post by lance on Jul 12, 2011 17:39:52 GMT -5
1953 Travelon Trailor spl. - Jim Rathman
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Post by peteyd on Jul 13, 2011 13:56:12 GMT -5
Wisdonm,
Thanks. I thought the car was light blue but needed confirmed. Do you have any other pictures? Where can I get a set of those wheels?
peteyd
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Post by clm1545 on Jul 13, 2011 14:38:51 GMT -5
Wisdonm, Thanks. I thought the car was light blue but needed confirmed. Do you have any other pictures? Where can I get a set of those wheels? peteyd Check with oldcalhoun, he has a conversion kit which, I think includes those wheels. Take Care Craig |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 23, 2011 2:59:52 GMT -5
Just sear the web for Hemi Kurtis for more pixs. Here's another unusual pix. Attachments:
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