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Post by Art Laski on Mar 22, 2017 16:00:11 GMT -5
Beautiful builds, Cal!
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Post by mrindy77 on Mar 23, 2017 13:40:46 GMT -5
One of my other sub themes that I build are 1/43 Can Am cars. Marsh kits a wonderfully engineered, accurate models, luckily I bought many of them when they were around $50 a piece or so...now kit prices are $80 to $100.  |
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Post by sandysixtysfan on Mar 24, 2017 8:00:46 GMT -5
Nice work on your March!
Sandy
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Post by mrindy77 on Apr 21, 2017 14:46:19 GMT -5
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Post by hurtubise56 on Apr 22, 2017 7:53:40 GMT -5
Amazing detail work! That chassis was pretty dominant in the northeast in the early to mid-1970's, designed and built by Dick "Toby" Tobias, it was the first factory-built dirt modified chassis, replacing the old tri-5 Chevy, IH Scout and even older production car junkyard frames. While I admire your work to the extreme, please be advised that this car would not be called a "supermodifed", any car with an even vaguely recognizable car body is a modified, and this frame was used pretty much exclusively on dirt, a few tracks ran purpose-built dirt cars on asphalt occasionally as a novelty. Also, this chassis is SOOO much heavier than a super it wouldn't be competitive. None of this is meant as criticism, just history, as I watched these cars on a weekly basis for 5-6 straight years in the '70's and currently race with several clubs that run this era of cars now. I also sometimes build fantasy cars in a "what if" fashion, they can be great stress relievers! I would recommend some dirt tires for it, tho! Please post more pics as you progress.
Brian
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Post by Bugatti Fan on Dec 31, 2021 15:07:53 GMT -5
It takes a certain type of person with a particular mindset to build repetitive models for a living, and keep going at it.
I built some batches of 1/43rd scale models way back in the 70's as a supplement to my regular job. After a year I had enough as it was uninspiring building models of subjects that were of no interest to me for a middle man to sell on.
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Post by mrindy77 on Jan 10, 2022 13:15:47 GMT -5
The production work paid the bills and did become tedious at times. The real joy came in building one-offs. Unfortunately, I needed the middleman as he had the contacts to the clients with deep pockets. He turned out to be a real 'Richard' in the end and stiffed me for some builds. That was the end of that.
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Post by mrindy77 on May 2, 2022 8:49:41 GMT -5
The Carrera race winners have been completed. Finished the final piece of the puzzle with the completion of the 1951 Ferrari 212.  |
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Post by mrindy77 on May 2, 2022 8:52:43 GMT -5
Recently completed this 1960 Maserati Birdcage that Jim Jeffords raced. 1/43 Southern Cross Miniatures kit with ALPS printed decals. Painted with Alclad bare aluminum.  |
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Post by mrindy77 on May 2, 2022 8:59:20 GMT -5
Back in January I participated in a FB 24 hour build challenge. I've been doing this for the last 4 years and it coincides with Daytona race weekend. This was my entry this year completed in 23.5 hrs. It's the old Lindberg kit with a few mods...lol.  |
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Post by kyledehart5 on May 2, 2022 12:02:43 GMT -5
Super cool. I’ve seen those 24 hours of Daytona builds and though they looked fun. Nice job!
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Post by mrindy77 on May 3, 2022 10:20:09 GMT -5
My WWI Male MKIV vignette garnered a 3rd place at Madison IPMS region 5. This is an Emhar kit in 1/72 scale.  |
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Post by indy on May 4, 2022 8:33:26 GMT -5
Love the wild tanks of WWI. Great diorama, too! Congrats on the award.
Jordan
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Post by arcticwolf on May 4, 2022 13:45:58 GMT -5
Very cool stuff. I'm wondering, do you have a bigger picture of your avatar?
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Post by mrindy77 on May 10, 2022 9:46:35 GMT -5
Very cool stuff. I'm wondering, do you have a bigger picture of your avatar? 1973 Ducati 350 cafe style.  |
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Post by Gary Davis on May 10, 2022 12:35:34 GMT -5
Now that bike is way too cool, Mrindy! Do you ride it much?
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Post by mrindy77 on May 10, 2022 14:00:01 GMT -5
Now that bike is way too cool, Mrindy! Do you ride it much? When it runs...lol. She is a very cantankerous Italian beast. You need Schwarzenegger like legs to kick it over. Its a blast to ride but has left me stranded a few times. I'm pretty sure its an ignition issue. Runs on a Motoplat electronic ignition system...no battery. I have other bikes to ride as well. |
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Post by mrindy77 on May 10, 2022 14:01:38 GMT -5
I've always wanted to drop in a Yamaha SR500 thumper into the Ducati frame but those bikes are hard to find now.
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Post by kyledehart5 on May 10, 2022 14:57:00 GMT -5
That bike is a thing of beauty.
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Post by arcticwolf on May 10, 2022 16:05:35 GMT -5
Very cool stuff. I'm wondering, do you have a bigger picture of your avatar? 1973 Ducati 350 cafe style. Love it.
I raced a 250 Diana and a 350 Sebring for a few years, 72 to 75 or so. Fast bikes, no brakes by today's standards, but we were young.
Thanks for the memory (and the pic).
Paul
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Post by kyledehart5 on May 10, 2022 17:05:29 GMT -5
1973 Ducati 350 cafe style. Love it.
I raced a 250 Diana and a 350 Sebring for a few years, 72 to 75 or so. Fast bikes, no brakes by today's standards, but we were young.
Thanks for the memory (and the pic).
Paul
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Post by arcticwolf on May 10, 2022 19:02:46 GMT -5
Love it.
I raced a 250 Diana and a 350 Sebring for a few years, 72 to 75 or so. Fast bikes, no brakes by today's standards, but we were young.
Thanks for the memory (and the pic).
Paul
That’s very cool Paul! That had to be some sketchy stuff to race!! Hell, it was state of the art at the time. Until Yamaha showed up with the RD350.  |
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Post by kyledehart5 on May 11, 2022 0:11:54 GMT -5
That’s very cool Paul! That had to be some sketchy stuff to race!! Hell, it was state of the art at the time. Until Yamaha showed up with the RD350. Lol. Yeah that’s just how it was. I work with a couple of sprint car teams here locally and looking back on what was state of the art is always an eye opener. No way in hell I’m climbing into a sprint car with no safety equipment and no cage. They didn’t think anything of it. |
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Post by mrindy77 on Jun 3, 2022 12:09:36 GMT -5
Quick project...Meng's Tiger Toon tank. Painted with Vallejo acrylics.  |
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Post by mrindy77 on Jun 20, 2022 21:16:29 GMT -5
Another toon tank, converted the Sherman with some ALPS decals to make a lend/lease Russian version.   |
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Post by mrindy77 on Jul 5, 2022 16:49:29 GMT -5
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Post by kyledehart5 on Jul 5, 2022 20:26:56 GMT -5
Man those are great looking.
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Post by mrindy77 on Jul 28, 2022 16:36:32 GMT -5
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Post by alwaysindy on Jul 28, 2022 17:14:41 GMT -5
Very, very nice! I love the Birdcage Maserati! And it’s 1/43rd!
Well done and congratulations!
Tim
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Post by Gary Davis on Jul 28, 2022 20:20:09 GMT -5
Man...I don't see any pics at all. Is it on my end?
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