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Post by crazynski on Jul 14, 2021 17:52:10 GMT -7
I am surrounded by so many amazing painters and detailers here at NitroSlots. I'm just going to admit that I merely clean cars up a little at the car-wash. I'm new to HO. But have a background in 1/32 scratch building. I've already shown this car under "How to remove paint". It looked very sad. ![](//storage.proboards.com/1989526/thumbnailer/RmKUYVPuabCqtPmEmKMM.png) This is how it came out after the Crazynski car-wash. ![](//storage.proboards.com/1989526/thumbnailer/itCoPaYetKVXDRlKtATn.png) ![](//storage.proboards.com/1989526/thumbnailer/fcMMqqAScMQVlDjalsLz.png)
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Post by crazynski on Jul 14, 2021 17:56:01 GMT -7
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Post by crazynski on Jul 14, 2021 18:00:00 GMT -7
The chassis was cleaned up and revived. The solder was already there when the car was purchased. It runs great now with new magnets and motor brushes. ![](//storage.proboards.com/1989526/thumbnailer/umMUiyujUbjANOVKTmFZ.png) ![](//storage.proboards.com/1989526/thumbnailer/lNievsFVRpTWpApgbwTa.png) Thank you very kindly for looking.
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Post by skillet on Jul 14, 2021 20:22:36 GMT -7
Heeyyy get your car washed today.
Work n work, at the car wash.
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Post by gnome on Jul 15, 2021 6:34:36 GMT -7
That car looks super clean. It looks like you have a nice shine on the paint.i too struggle with all the custom painting, the biggest problem I've had is the paint not getting hard witch leaves a dull finish. Knock out job crazynski keep up the good work.
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Post by dave632 on Jul 16, 2021 14:30:57 GMT -7
That cleaned up nicely. I can make em run fast but painting is not my specialty. Many of the guys on this site do a great job with paint.
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Post by thejasonator on Jul 23, 2021 13:24:12 GMT -7
Dude that green paint job is FLAWLESS!!!! nice work on the wheels too!
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Post by crazynski on Jul 23, 2021 15:04:04 GMT -7
Everyone here is very kind. Thanks guys.
I need to start painting some drag race cars and officially open up the car wash. Race day is coming.
Ken
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Post by crazynski on Jul 24, 2021 11:56:03 GMT -7
Did Corvairs make good drag-race cars? More importantly. Do they make good HO drag-race cars? This body is from Mike at MEV Originals. Turn this short wheelbase car into a drag racer, or leave it a road racer? ![](//storage.proboards.com/1989526/thumbnailer/hmMMmVcfqEHDIjqAPfyX.png) Thank you kindly in advance for your suggestions. Ken
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Post by dave632 on Jul 24, 2021 13:57:54 GMT -7
Here's one of my drag racing stories. Many years ago I saw a Corvair at the drag strip with a SB Chevy V-8 mounted where the wimpy flat 6 was. It ran thru the stock trans axle. They stuck it in the modified sports car class, because I guess they did not know what to do with it. I thought they would be picking up the pieces after the first run. It ran bald stock tires, not slicks because of the aforementioned flying pieces I guess. They left a little soft and then hit it and that sucker just hooked and went right by the Vettes, etc. he was racing against. I was sure surprised and I think his competitors were too. Put a V-8 sticking out of the rear where the hood/trunk is, that would be neat.
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Post by dynomike on Jul 24, 2021 14:26:02 GMT -7
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Post by crazynski on Jul 25, 2021 10:13:35 GMT -7
Thank you very kindly to everyone for the great comments. That inspired me to upgrade the car with a new chassis. Look a little different? ![](//storage.proboards.com/1989526/thumbnailer/vkcZYJ0AGqowXpklXQpU.png) ![](//storage.proboards.com/1989526/thumbnailer/TODYArZBmdQVpltSLlKo.png) ![](//storage.proboards.com/1989526/thumbnailer/PkWLvJKkDXlbDNkuplrl.png) Now to finish the car. That's next. Ken
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Post by crazynski on Aug 2, 2021 7:30:19 GMT -7
A new friend that lives on another continent by the name of Nico challenged me to a build/race shoot-out. Some people eh? The cars are older AFX non-magnatraction funny cars with a separate front axle from the chassis. My friend has a Chevy Vega. I have a Cuda. Let the challenge begin. What it looked like from the flea market. ![](//storage.proboards.com/1989526/thumbnailer/RQVFlMgdpwGlJgTVPqkc.png) ![](//storage.proboards.com/1989526/thumbnailer/ROejcWgeYyxcLK0biRfn.png)
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Post by crazynski on Aug 2, 2021 7:32:15 GMT -7
Tamiya TS-34 Camel Yellow. ![](//storage.proboards.com/1989526/thumbnailer/bObMnvy0tCLVupGtLbfa.png) ![](//storage.proboards.com/1989526/thumbnailer/pmwbCvqNiTgZsFRYZZXg.png)
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Post by ecbill on Aug 2, 2021 8:35:41 GMT -7
Nice Cuda. Could that be Hairy Canary yellow? That's a really smooth finish. So, that one be going to England for some match racing. Was thinking of joining you.
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