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Post by Calvin on Jan 28, 2013 22:05:36 GMT -5
Here is another WIP for you all! Its time to do the 1985 Winner! The "Spin and Win!" Which Mario probably doesn't partially care about.  I bet everyone that day was thinking Mario was going to pull it off once again since Danny was nowhere to be found for the first half of the race. Then all of a sudden with 3/4 of the way to go Mario's car was no match at all for Danny. Must of been very frustrating for any Mario fan. This 85 March body is a master design of Michael P. I'm using all sorts of parts on this car from my indycar junkyard. -88 March rear end -88 March rear win supports -86 March rear wing -88 Lola front suspension -88 Penske front wings -88 Penske undertray (modified)   The rear wing for 86 March is too big for 85 specs so I'm cutting it down.  |
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Post by indycals on Jan 28, 2013 22:52:36 GMT -5
Must of been very frustrating for any Mario fan. Yes it was. It was the first 500 I attended in person and turn 1 was out of my line of sight and there were no video monitors back then. All I heard over the loudspeaker was that Danny had spun. I figured he was out of the race - you don't spin and not hit something or at least kill your engine. I was sitting at pit entrance and Mario comes by... followed by Danny. It was as if I had seen a ghost, and I knew Mario's goose was cooked at that point. |
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Post by indy on Jan 29, 2013 15:57:21 GMT -5
Any particular reason for picking the specific junkyard parts over others? Like why the '88 March gearbox over the '86 kit or even your '84 resin one? Just didn't know it they were picked being something handy or a dead ringer!?
Jordan
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Post by 2lapsdown on Jan 29, 2013 18:03:10 GMT -5
Jordan, I'm glad you're asking this. There's always a method to his madness, but he seems to have taken his madness to a new level with this one!
John
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Post by indycals on Jan 29, 2013 18:17:33 GMT -5
You didn't get an undertray with that?
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Post by Calvin on Jan 29, 2013 19:51:56 GMT -5
Any particular reason for picking the specific junkyard parts over others? Like why the '88 March gearbox over the '86 kit or even your '84 resin one? Just didn't know it they were picked being something handy or a dead ringer!? Jordan No I just picked up what looked good. LOL No method to my madness at all! ;D |
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Post by Calvin on Jan 29, 2013 19:52:15 GMT -5
You didn't get an undertray with that? Nope. |
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Post by scalecentral on Jan 29, 2013 20:52:58 GMT -5
You didn't get an undertray with that? Nope. Is there supposed to be a resin undertray sold with the '85? I haven't ever seen Bill sell one with his. Nic |
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Post by shunter on Jan 31, 2013 3:59:35 GMT -5
Look forward to seeing this one come together.
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Post by Calvin on Jan 31, 2013 13:32:50 GMT -5
I just got done with the most dreaded part, masking off the star!  Who knows if I did it right?  I'll know when I apply the decal on there.  I just sprayed the red on so no turning back!  I'm pretty sure I screwed up this side - I always notice 'things' after the fact.... usually looking at the picture.  |
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Post by methanol on Jan 31, 2013 15:45:18 GMT -5
Complicated masking job
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Post by Calvin on Jan 31, 2013 15:49:55 GMT -5
A mark of a good model builder is how well they cover over their mistakes. We'll see if I can cover over all my mistakes....   |
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Post by 11rowsof3 on Jan 31, 2013 21:12:08 GMT -5
I see no mistakes, looks stunning!!!!
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Post by shunter on Feb 2, 2013 4:32:27 GMT -5
Good job of masking, i would have stuffed it..
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Post by Calvin on Feb 2, 2013 13:59:26 GMT -5
I see no mistakes, looks stunning!!!! Good job of masking, i would have stuffed it.. Thanks for the complements but its not good.........I'll show you. |
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Post by Calvin on Feb 2, 2013 14:05:01 GMT -5
No worries, I'll get the stars fixed...........after I'm done you will not even know.   This is the fun of model building is the challenge of saving your "donkey butt" from time to time. |
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Post by indy on Feb 2, 2013 16:55:40 GMT -5
This is the fun of model building is the challenge of saving your "donkey butt" from time to time. LOL can't wait to see the save Jordan |
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Post by shunter on Feb 10, 2013 6:20:48 GMT -5
I am sure you can pull this off...
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Post by Calvin on Apr 14, 2013 12:15:04 GMT -5
I finally got the decals on!  |
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Post by scalecentral on Apr 14, 2013 12:25:50 GMT -5
Looks great! I see you got the star fixed, too. Great to have you back.
Nic
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Post by clm1545 on Apr 14, 2013 17:00:00 GMT -5
It's great to see a post from you, Calvin.
Craig
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Post by pntmachine on Apr 14, 2013 17:03:58 GMT -5
Very nice recovery Calvin, that really looks good. Can't wait to see that finished.
Kevin
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Post by indy on Apr 14, 2013 19:59:38 GMT -5
Great job saving the red and white there, Calvin! I also like the flat black - it helps the body a lot. The red and white with gold Miller scheme from this era is a great look. Almost as nice as that teammate car Jordan |
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Post by Art Laski on Apr 14, 2013 22:53:14 GMT -5
Looks good, Calvin! Somehow I missed this one earlier. Glad to see it now!
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Post by lazierfan on Apr 15, 2013 9:32:54 GMT -5
Calvin,
Looks great...but even better to see you posting!!
Eric
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Post by Patrick on Apr 15, 2013 10:54:56 GMT -5
I concur Calvin, on both accounts! ;D I hope you are going to the SoCal/NNL. I'll be there this year!
Patrick
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Post by methanol on Apr 15, 2013 12:41:23 GMT -5
Looking forward to more posts!
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Post by 2lapsdown on Apr 15, 2013 17:34:14 GMT -5
Nice to have you back and your work on this is wonderful, as usual. I've always thought this car was one of the most beautiful as far as winners go, but that paint job scares me to death. I give you high marks for pulling it off.
John
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Post by Calvin on Apr 17, 2013 6:51:56 GMT -5
John, there is nothing scary about model car building. |
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Post by stuboyle on Apr 17, 2013 10:06:35 GMT -5
Getting that gold trim decal matched-up looks like a real pain in the arse.
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I bet everyone that day was thinking Mario was going to pull it off once again since Danny was nowhere to be found for the first half of the race. Then all of a sudden with 3/4 of the way to go Mario's car was no match at all for Danny. Must of been very frustrating for any Mario fan.
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