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Post by Calvin on Aug 23, 2013 1:02:16 GMT -5
I feel sorry for my 1951 Winner, I haven't touched it in very long time so I'll give it a WIP thread for it. I'd like to dig into full bore, but I have these other projects that are more important right now....but it wouldn't hurt to put some color on it soon.   |
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Post by clm1545 on Aug 23, 2013 8:49:31 GMT -5
Looking Good, Calvin. This is what TS55 looks like in daylight. If the 51 winner in the museum is the correct color, this is as close as you are going to get IMO.   Take Care Craig |
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Post by Calvin on Aug 23, 2013 9:55:23 GMT -5
Looking Good, Calvin. This is what TS55 looks like in daylight. If the 51 winner in the museum is the correct color, this is as close as you are going to get IMO. Last night I was thinking TS-51 was maybe the way to go, Michael P. did his in TS-51.....but yours in TS55 is defiantly close as well , for sure close to the museum car.....I dont know but the older pics look more between TS-51 and TS-55...... I could go back and forth for ever on blue paint.....  Blue is the hardest color to figure out. |
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Post by sandysixtysfan on Aug 23, 2013 10:17:19 GMT -5
Craig, really nice build! Cal, this should be a great build.
Sandy
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Post by Calvin on Sept 3, 2013 19:48:59 GMT -5
After many hours of looking at pictures and talking with friends I made my final decision on color choice. Tamiya TS-53 Deep Metallic Blue Right or Wrong I have no idea? But all I can say is I think it looks great! I always felt the car in the Muesum is too dark because it seems to me the car on race day back in 1951 always looks lighter in the shade of blue, but who knows...blue is one of those hard colors to get right from pics. I dont have any 2nd thoughts on my color choice.    It took many shots to get the blue as close to what I see in real life. |
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Post by INDY22IAM on Sept 3, 2013 22:43:50 GMT -5
That looks really good and will look great once decals are applied. Especially the gold scallop numbers.
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Post by clm1545 on Sept 3, 2013 22:52:44 GMT -5
Looks real good.
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Post by Calvin on Sept 4, 2013 0:04:05 GMT -5
That looks really good and will look great once decals are applied. Especially the gold scallop numbers. I agree!    |
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Post by sandysixtysfan on Sept 4, 2013 5:28:38 GMT -5
Really nice work Cal. It looks great with the decals on.
Sandy
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Post by indy on Sept 4, 2013 7:23:25 GMT -5
Let's see it in some sunlight!
Jordan
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Post by INDY22IAM on Sept 4, 2013 7:28:54 GMT -5
Ouch that makes my eyes hurt. Very nice work so far on this one. Although both models look great I do like the blue Calvin used just a tick better. It really is your own preference when it comes to tying to match up paint. Great looking models. Is this the only number 99 winner? A little trivia here. If Greg Moore could have had his chance I am sure there would have been a more recent #99 winner.
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Post by indy on Sept 4, 2013 8:31:32 GMT -5
Is this the only number 99 winner? A little trivia here. If Greg Moore could have had his chance I am sure there would have been a more recent #99 winner. This is the only Indy 500 win by a car #99. www.indianapolismotorspeedway.com:8080/var/assets/stats/500/car-number-history-race-winners.pdf
Would Greg have run #99 with Team Penske? I don't know. Maybe some guys here with friends that worked at Penske at the time would know. I know the Penske Moore tributes I have seen use #99 but is that based on fact or artistic license? Also, at Indy Sam Schmidt runs the #99 and has since the 90s so if Greg had survived, they would have had to work something out with Sam for him to run that number. So, you see.... I've asked myself that same question....  So, Calvin you couldn't decide between TS51 and TS55 so you split the difference?? LOL Jordan |
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Post by Calvin on Sept 4, 2013 9:31:00 GMT -5
So, Calvin you couldn't decide between TS51 and TS55 so you split the difference?? LOL Basically, Yeah. |
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Post by Calvin on Sept 17, 2013 17:00:44 GMT -5
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Post by Calvin on Sept 17, 2013 17:03:31 GMT -5
I guess I just have to look back at my old point & shoot camera days to see the huge difference! LOL |
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Post by Calvin on Dec 20, 2013 15:16:06 GMT -5
I got the 1951 Winner done! Another Indy 500 winner done. 8 down 2 to go for my goal of 10 for 2013!    |
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Post by indy on Dec 20, 2013 16:07:15 GMT -5
I was wondering how you were going to get to 10 in two more weeks but I'd forgotten about this one. Nice job buttoning it up. With the body and interior so dark, the gold, silver, and yellow really makes the thing pop.
Jordan
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Post by Calvin on Dec 20, 2013 16:27:54 GMT -5
I was wondering how you were going to get to 10 in two more weeks but I'd forgotten about this one. Nice job buttoning it up. Dont tell anyone but I worked on this most of the middle of the night. The last picture in this thread is what it looked like at 7 PM last night.  I shouldn't have any trouble getting 2 more done - I have lots of kits that are started that are half way....I even have some from a long time ago that are started that I don't even have a WIP thread for yet.... |
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Post by Calvin on Dec 20, 2013 16:29:22 GMT -5
Man I didn't realize how much dust was on the body! I didn't feel like taking the picture all over again.....too lazy after being up all night working on this thing!
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Post by Michael Chriss on Dec 20, 2013 18:18:22 GMT -5
The machine is in top production mode. Beast mode! The machine is in beast mode! This looks really great Calvin. Michael's decals are fantastic as usual .
Go Hawks!
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Post by indycals on Dec 20, 2013 18:40:08 GMT -5
That looks great Calvin.. 11 more days |
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Post by pntmachine on Dec 20, 2013 18:47:13 GMT -5
Man that looks outstanding Calvin. AA++
Kevin
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Post by 2lapsdown on Dec 20, 2013 21:56:25 GMT -5
Does anyone know who has the master to this kit? I'd love to have one someday
john
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Post by Calvin on Dec 20, 2013 22:24:52 GMT -5
Does anyone know who has the master to this kit? I'd love to have one someday john Lance |
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Post by racerbrown on Dec 20, 2013 22:25:42 GMT -5
WOW!
well done sir.
the calvinator is at it again.:-)
duane
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Post by 2lapsdown on Dec 20, 2013 23:17:55 GMT -5
Calvin, thanks, I just sent him an e-mail
John
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Post by Deleted on Dec 20, 2013 23:22:27 GMT -5
Calvin....................LOKS GREAT, as always. Nice work my friend...
Russ
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Post by Art Laski on Dec 21, 2013 12:02:57 GMT -5
Nice, Calvin!
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Post by jamesharvey on Dec 21, 2013 14:18:14 GMT -5
Nice build. I really like the simplicity of the color scheme that draws the eye. You would think of today's modern graphics that we could get some to rival this. Clavin, you sure can build them. I envy you especially the part about being able to stay up past 9:00 p.m.
My best,
Jim
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Post by Calvin on Dec 21, 2013 14:25:28 GMT -5
I envy you especially the part about being able to stay up past 9:00 p.m. My best, Jim Thanks! 9pm is not that late at all! I really don't have a bed time...last night it was 10pm but the night before it was 3 am.....so I'm very inconsistent. |
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