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Post by clm1545 on Apr 18, 2017 17:07:15 GMT -5
I have seen a few builds of the Target car, but I'm not a JPM fan, and I liked the look of this one.    Last year Ed, and Tom had a small group buy on these, so I got one.  Some health problems have kept me away from the paint booth lately, but I did get this done. While I sure don't have much experience with an airbrush, so far this thing is pretty sweet. |
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Post by 1961redlegs on Apr 18, 2017 17:10:54 GMT -5
That looks really, really good! You're right that you don't see many of this version built and you've nailed the paint.
I'm looking forward to seeing more.
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Post by dusfincher on Apr 18, 2017 18:26:25 GMT -5
Good job on the paint! That's what's always scared me away from that car
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Post by Art Laski on Apr 18, 2017 18:33:32 GMT -5
The paint looks great, Craig!
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Post by Calvin on Apr 19, 2017 0:04:03 GMT -5
I'm so proud of you, Craig!  I'm glad you are doing this version, because it's about time someone did....and so far you are doing well! |
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Post by 2lapsdown on Apr 19, 2017 6:45:03 GMT -5
Looks great, I always liked this car too. Thanks for sharing.
John
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Post by sandysixtysfan on Apr 19, 2017 7:44:29 GMT -5
Wow, great paint job!
Sandy
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Post by gwstexas on Apr 19, 2017 8:46:10 GMT -5
Really, really nice work on a very difficult paint scheme. Keep the pics coming, please!
Gary
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Post by indy on Apr 19, 2017 9:35:30 GMT -5
Cool to see a Robbie Buhl build. I remember watching the 2001 500 a few years back and being surprised how I'd forgotten how well he was running late in that race until he spun out. This is a nice car and it is good to see it being built in differently, though there is nothing wrong with a Jimmy V build if you don't care for JPM  I want to say the TCGR team cars differed slightly, running a different shock setup which resulted in different shock covers. Nice work with the Grex. I have admired those but not their price tag  Still seems like a really nice setup to do great airbrush work, especially more precise stuff like this paintjob. Keep it up, I like these Etzel/ARM builds. Jordan |
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Post by clm1545 on Apr 19, 2017 19:41:09 GMT -5
Yes, Jordan, the Grex is a "holy crap" even with a discount. I have a couple of cheaper airbrushes, but have never had much luck with them. This thing seems to be user friendly, and is easy to adjust, and clean. The real upside is the control you get, and the use of much less paint. Even after painting the blue, there was almost no overspray, or smell in the booth. As I said, I'm a newbie with this system, but I really like this gun. I suspect that I will still use a can for the clearcoat thou. I really wanted to build this car, and I can't think of any other way to do that orange. |
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Post by spyder on Apr 19, 2017 20:25:22 GMT -5
Beautiful job Craig. And it is really nice to see this scheme done and done well. Ed
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Post by lance on Apr 19, 2017 22:14:33 GMT -5
I have the Grex as well and like it a lot. My other brush is a Paasche Talon, it sprays nice but the o rings seem to not last very long, I also had to tighten the adjustment for the needle packing to keep the paint from blowing back into the trigger assembly. My older (and retired) brushes are the Badger 150 and the Testors Aztek (hate the Aztek). Iwata has a new brush out that is very much like the Grex and a bit cheaper (not sure if it comes with as many accessories as the Grex), they are known for making some very nice brushes.
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Post by alwaysindy on Apr 20, 2017 12:25:48 GMT -5
"Not a JPM fan?" I would have never guessed...the way we pulled for Power in the closing laps, then listened to Burd gloat, I'm pretty sure that JPM will never make your favorite 100 Indycar drivers...
This looks great! The new airbrush looks like a keeper...One thing about the IRL: it had cool paint jobs...
Tim
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Post by clm1545 on Apr 23, 2017 21:54:36 GMT -5
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Post by clm1545 on Apr 23, 2017 21:55:15 GMT -5
Sorry about that photo. I did not realize how bad it was.
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Post by Art Laski on Apr 24, 2017 1:59:19 GMT -5
Looking sharp, Craig!
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Post by Calvin on Apr 24, 2017 3:42:31 GMT -5
Oh I love decaling! ♡
Looks awesome ☆
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Post by harveythedog2 on Apr 24, 2017 8:26:38 GMT -5
Looking SUPER DUPER SWEET, Craig!
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Post by indy on Apr 24, 2017 9:19:41 GMT -5
Looking good. How are the older decals treating you?
Jordan
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Post by clm1545 on Apr 24, 2017 21:42:22 GMT -5
They are working out, Jordan. You have to be quite careful with them, but so far, so good. (fingers crossed)
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Post by clm1545 on Jul 14, 2017 8:38:14 GMT -5
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Post by sandysixtysfan on Jul 14, 2017 8:46:54 GMT -5
Great job Craig! Really cool looking car.
Sandy
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Post by spyder on Jul 14, 2017 8:58:38 GMT -5
Holy mackerel Craig! That turned out beautifully. Great to see this one done in a very different and very difficult scheme to do. Ed
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Post by alwaysindy on Jul 14, 2017 10:52:58 GMT -5
Very cool. Mr. Miller! I am sure that it looks outstanding with the other cars on the shelf...as I have said before, whether or not you liked the IRL, it had some special paint jobs...I saw this car, and several others, live and in person, and under the lights at TMS, they were dazzling...the Delphi Sharp car, the Menard's cars, the Reebok cars, the Pennzoil cars (specifically the American flag Hornish cars and the silver Schekter winner), and this beauty...
It would have been better with all the CART guys, but that's the way it goes...I am gonna do the Herta Shell car to give CART equal time on cool paint schemes...
Tim
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Post by Art Laski on Jul 14, 2017 16:25:48 GMT -5
Nice job, Craig! That's a model to be proud of. The paint job is fantastic.
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Post by robh on Jul 14, 2017 20:32:30 GMT -5
That is a great looking model!
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Post by racerbrown on Jul 14, 2017 23:54:34 GMT -5
looking good craig!
duane
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Post by Michael Chriss on Jul 15, 2017 1:54:48 GMT -5
Fantastic job, looks great!
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Post by kuzlynn on Jul 15, 2017 9:11:29 GMT -5
Great Paint job!!! Always liked the looks of that car. Kevin
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Post by jpeeler on Jul 15, 2017 12:35:09 GMT -5
That's very well done and a definite change of pace. I like it a lot. I especially like the paint fade, which is what kept me from doing Darrell Waltrip's Daytona 500 winner (what is it with detergent sponsors and fades, anyway?). Especially interested to read your comments about the Grex airbrush. My husband got one a couple years ago and loves it for many of the same reasons you listed, and between his comments and yours I may need to pick one up myself.
Thank you for sharing!
Jodie Peeler
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I want to say the TCGR team cars differed slightly, running a different shock setup which resulted in different shock covers.
Still seems like a really nice setup to do great airbrush work, especially more precise stuff like this paintjob.
