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Bob P.

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Re: (ON TH BENCH) Lynn Paxton #1 Big block sprint car (UPDATE) 4/14
« Reply #15 on: April 14, 2020, 12:31:22 PM »
Another small update:

I got the dash in the car and wing braces on the top wing.
I also added a couple more cage braces.

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Re: (ON TH BENCH) Lynn Paxton #1 Big block sprint car (UPDATE) 4/7
« Reply #16 on: April 14, 2020, 02:13:22 PM »
This is really looking good Bob. What did you use for the gauge bezels? Those gauges look great.
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Re: (ON TH BENCH) Lynn Paxton #1 Big block sprint car (UPDATE) 4/7
« Reply #17 on: April 14, 2020, 04:38:25 PM »
Hi Gary,

The gauge decals are from Greg Holland.
The bezels are small round chrome looking circles, I found in the craft department at Walmart.
There are about three different diameters in the pack. The small ones fit Temp and Oil pressure gauges. The larger one fits the Tachometer, if I use one. I sent the circles to Greg Holland and he made gauge decals to match the sizes.

I apply the decals first. Then when dry, I apply the circle using Future. When the Future is dry I put a puddle of Future on top of the decal inside the circle. I have never had any fall off.

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Re: (ON TH BENCH) Lynn Paxton #1 Big block sprint car (UPDATE) 4/7
« Reply #18 on: April 14, 2020, 04:56:19 PM »
Very nice, Bob.  Way beyond me. 
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Re: (ON TH BENCH) Lynn Paxton #1 Big block sprint car (UPDATE) 4/7
« Reply #19 on: April 15, 2020, 03:25:06 PM »
Thank you for the Info Bob. I've been cutting the Bezels from Aluminum tubing. It works fairly well but... It can be a little challenging getting them the same thickness. I try to get them at least 1/2" thick (scale inches...1/2 mm). The next time we go to wally world...I'll definitely hit the Craft Dept. Thanks again bob...
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Re: (ON TH BENCH) Lynn Paxton #1 Big block sprint car (UPDATE) 4/18
« Reply #20 on: April 18, 2020, 11:18:30 AM »
Another small update:

I have the upholstered seat finished.
I bent a thin piece of aluminum for the fuel cap cover  area.
The snaps are silver paint applied with a toothpick.

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Re: (ON TH BENCH) Lynn Paxton #1 Big block sprint car (UPDATE) 4/18
« Reply #21 on: April 18, 2020, 11:40:48 PM »
Can't wait to see this one completed your detail is super and also What kit did the big block come from?

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Re: (ON TH BENCH) Lynn Paxton #1 Big block sprint car (UPDATE) 4/18
« Reply #22 on: April 19, 2020, 05:02:22 PM »
The big block engine is out of a Tobias modified kit.
The valve covers and fuel injection are from Big Donkey Resin.
I have the engine in the build now, but I should have lowered the front frame rails a little more. It still looks OK.
Pictures a little later.

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Re: (ON TH BENCH) Lynn Paxton #1 Big block sprint car (UPDATE) 4/27
« Reply #23 on: April 27, 2020, 11:53:34 AM »
Small update, decals next and final assembly.

Red stripe is red vinyl tape

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Re: (ON TH BENCH) Lynn Paxton #1 Big block sprint car (UPDATE) 4/27
« Reply #24 on: April 27, 2020, 04:41:01 PM »
Man Bob...this really looks GOOD. That paint scheme is one of my favorites...Blue/ white w/ red pin stripe. It' a very clean paint scheme. Great job!!
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Re: (ON TH BENCH) Lynn Paxton #1 Big block sprint car (UPDATE) 4/27
« Reply #25 on: April 27, 2020, 09:53:33 PM »
Looking good, Bob.
Keep after it !

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(FINISHED) Lynn Paxton #1 Big block sprint car (UPDATE) 5/9
« Reply #26 on: May 09, 2020, 04:36:38 PM »
Finished Build
I hope you enjoyed following along with this build from start to finish.

Pictures below.

Another great set of decals by Greg Holland.

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Re: (FINISHED) Lynn Paxton #1 Big block sprint car (UPDATE) 5/9
« Reply #27 on: May 09, 2020, 05:17:10 PM »
That is one SUPER Sprint Car Bob!  Fantastic job!

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Re: (FINISHED) Lynn Paxton #1 Big block sprint car (UPDATE) 5/9
« Reply #28 on: May 09, 2020, 08:35:28 PM »
Bob - Awesome job on this one! Really like your modifications to make this look like a Lloyd car. Decals look great too.

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Re: (FINISHED) Lynn Paxton #1 Big block sprint car (UPDATE) 5/9
« Reply #29 on: May 10, 2020, 07:23:14 AM »
WOW!!!

What a GREAT replica!!!

FANTASTIC workmanship!!!
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