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Post by Calvin on Nov 17, 2013 23:21:20 GMT -5
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Post by clm1545 on Nov 18, 2013 9:50:45 GMT -5
I think I have it figured out. Calvin is really 4 people.
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Post by Patrick on Nov 18, 2013 12:38:15 GMT -5
Ah, yes, a split personality!
Patrick
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Post by smbrm on Nov 18, 2013 12:45:30 GMT -5
Maybe something to do with the putty? Looks like a great start!
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Post by Calvin on Nov 18, 2013 13:07:48 GMT -5
I think I have it figured out. Calvin is really 4 people. I wished. I'd get more stuff done. |
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Post by Calvin on Nov 19, 2013 10:57:50 GMT -5
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Post by indy on Nov 19, 2013 11:12:36 GMT -5
Wow, who knew there was this much love for the '78 Wildcat?? First Stu in 1/18 and now you in 1/25. I always think the aero variations of this era are fun to see in scale. Good times on the OW forum!
Jordan
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Post by indy on Nov 19, 2013 14:20:57 GMT -5
Wow, who knew there was this much love for the '78 Wildcat?? First Stu in 1/18 and now you in 1/25. I always think the aero variations of this era are fun to see in scale. Good times on the OW forum! Jordan Oops, occurred to me that should read "First Stu in 1/18 and now Calvin in 1/25 plus Terry in 1/64." Jordan |
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Post by harveythedog2 on Nov 20, 2013 13:59:36 GMT -5
COPY CAT CALVIN!!! You better not finish yours before I finish mine! Just kidding! Looks great so far!
Stu
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Post by Calvin on Nov 20, 2013 14:25:22 GMT -5
COPY CAT CALVIN!!! You better not finish yours before I finish mine! Just kidding! Looks great so far! Stu I'm more of a copy Wildcat.  This has actually been in the works longer than most realize.....I just thought I would feed off of all the buzz that you were creating with your kitty-cat.  |
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Post by Calvin on Dec 7, 2013 11:00:32 GMT -5
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Post by harveythedog2 on Dec 8, 2013 12:17:19 GMT -5
Calvin,
What color blue did you use? I originally used Tamiya Brilliant Blue but after getting the decals my blue is too dark. I will be repainting as soon as it warms up past 20 degrees here in Ohio but was just curious.
Stu
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Post by Calvin on Dec 8, 2013 12:24:34 GMT -5
Tamiya Light Blue TS-23
I can see why you used the darker blue because so many pics look darker than they really should....
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Post by indycals on Dec 8, 2013 16:30:11 GMT -5
I think I can darken the blue on the decals a bit... but not to the point of TS44 - that is too dark for this car - I am in agreement on TS23.
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Post by Calvin on Aug 15, 2014 0:59:48 GMT -5
Here is a resin project that everyone seems to have forgotten about but here it is. I've been working on this for a little longer than I would have wanted but its done and ready for a next Wednesday release along with the Dallara DW12 kit. This is a simple Trans-kit - Body, Cowling, Front Wing, Rear Wing, Front suspension parts Vac-u-form windscreen and easy to follow instructions with templates. This kit requires a 1/25 AMT Eagle donor and or the highly accurate Indycals Resin Offenhauser which both will fit right onto the resin body, no test fitting, no measuring, it simply fits right on! The good thing about using the AMT Eagle as a donor is you will use most of the kit, and it will not feel like a waste. The body of the AMT is completely inaccurate, the only good parts are the ones you need for this 1977/78 Wildcat. I'm pretty happy with how everything came out. The body is a little more sophisticated than what most people realise! The price will be $48.00  |
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Post by Calvin on Aug 17, 2014 1:49:46 GMT -5
Don't worry I'll fix the oil leak! Don't ask how I managed to do that!  I'll fix it....its just another day of model building. I'm going a little too fast......  |
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Post by mjjracer on Aug 18, 2014 14:52:35 GMT -5
Nice Calvin! I've been wondering what to do with the old Eagle glue bomb I have packed away. Looking at Indycal's parts page it looks like you almost get away without a donor kit.
What would you recommend for tires? The ones with the Eagle are beyond awful.
Thanks!
MJ
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Post by Calvin on Aug 18, 2014 20:50:00 GMT -5
What would you recommend for tires? The ones with the Eagle are beyond awful. I'm just using Late 80's AMT's rears and PC6 fronts. BTW I fixed my black spot for those that were loosing sleep over it. |
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Post by indycals on Aug 18, 2014 22:13:54 GMT -5
What would you recommend for tires? The ones with the Eagle are beyond awful. I'm just using Late 80's AMT's rears and PC6 fronts. BTW I fixed my black spot for those that were loosing sleep over it. Thank goodness... I'd hate to think Gordy had a fire in the cockpit. |
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Post by Calvin on Aug 18, 2014 22:20:57 GMT -5
BTW #2
I'm going to put on that silly head strap that Gordy used in the race....it was a black looking bungee strap that went from he roll hoop down to the right side of the cockpit somewhere.....just take a look in the 77 yearbook to see what I'm talking about.
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Post by Calvin on Aug 18, 2014 22:23:25 GMT -5
I'm just using Late 80's AMT's rears and PC6 fronts. BTW I fixed my black spot for those that were loosing sleep over it. Thank goodness... I'd hate to think Gordy had a fire in the cockpit. I got the black off with STP Son Of A Gun! |
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Post by Calvin on Aug 18, 2014 22:59:47 GMT -5
Meow!  Like I said This will be released on Wednesday along with the DW12.....it looks like I will only have 15 Wildcats ready as the darn mold broke on me already  Kinda strange for being such a simple mold compared to the DW12 and that one is still going strong....go figure? But I will make more but 15 will be a start for now..... I need to take a few days off after Wednesday as I've been working really hard to get these ready. |
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Post by mjjracer on Aug 19, 2014 12:41:33 GMT -5
BTW #2 I'm going to put on that silly head strap that Gordy used in the race....it was a black looking bungee strap that went from he roll hoop down to the right side of the cockpit somewhere.....just take a look in the 77 yearbook to see what I'm talking about. I was puzzling over that while researching the Lola 332 that Gordy drove at the Long Beach GP. It's real long and attached high on the airbox. Took me a long time to figure out its purpose. The F5000 FB group helped out on that. Gordy did things his way, no matter how weird it looked. MJ |
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Post by mjjracer on Aug 19, 2014 12:43:28 GMT -5
I love it Calvin. The chance to build the car that should have guarantied that A.J. remained a 3 time winner. :-)
MJ
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Post by Calvin on Aug 20, 2014 2:16:13 GMT -5
The wheels are on. You know this is a very easy build actually. Besides doing the scratch building and casting. This build has only taken a totally of 3 hours thus far.....no really. But I have been really going fast on it and really been busy on other things. I imagine other people will build this better than what I've done thus far as I really haven't been able to put the 100% full attention into this like I would normally do for a personal build......  |
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Post by Calvin on Aug 20, 2014 3:03:22 GMT -5
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Post by Calvin on Aug 20, 2014 15:21:10 GMT -5
If you placed your order before the time of this post your package has been sent off already! Check your email that you use for PayPal to see the tracking info. Most everyone should get your kits by Friday or Saturday....so be on the lookout especially the ones the bought a box load of stuff!
Thank you very much for the support!
Calvin
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Post by indycals on Aug 20, 2014 16:04:58 GMT -5
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Post by mjjracer on Aug 20, 2014 17:34:27 GMT -5
Wow, Calvin. That was fast!
Thank you Michael! I am assuming there will be '77 decals as well. I am much better with a no-masking paint scheme. :-)
MJ
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Post by Calvin on Aug 20, 2014 19:10:52 GMT -5
I am much better with a no-masking paint scheme. :-) Oh its not that hard! Its all straight lines. How about this! If you do a WIP and build a 1978 North American Wildcat and finish it.....I'll send you a free Wildcat to do the 1977 STP. Deal? |
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I'll fix it....its just another day of model building. I'm going a little too fast......
Kinda strange for being such a simple mold compared to the DW12 and that one is still going strong....go figure? But I will make more but 15 will be a start for now..... I need to take a few days off after Wednesday as I've been working really hard to get these ready.