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Bob P.

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FINISHED 1/18th scale sprint car
« on: April 21, 2020, 02:10:20 PM »
This is a 1/18th scale replica of the Camel Express number 26, driven by Jim Nace and wrenched by Jim Russell.

Almost box stock build.
I added the wing braces, front torsion tubes and torsion arms.

Another fantastic set of]DECALS by Greg Holland.
Front torsion arms and right rear wheel cover 3-D printed by Greg Holland.

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I bought five of these kits years ago. They are nice kits and are no longer available. I still have one left.

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Thanks for looking.


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Re: FINISHED 1/18th scale sprint car
« Reply #1 on: April 22, 2020, 08:23:19 AM »
GREAT looking build!!!!



Had a couple of GMP 1/18 metal sprint car kits back in the '90's......one was a modern type with 2 side frames. wing or non wing piarts.
The other was a late '60's (?) style that IIRC had an Offy or Chevy engine options, as well as a spring front or torsion bar.....
Never built them....sold them somewhere around 2006/2007.....either thru Fred's site or Randy's site.....
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Re: FINISHED 1/18th scale sprint car
« Reply #2 on: April 22, 2020, 09:32:29 AM »
Sweet build!!

Bob P.

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Re: FINISHED 1/18th scale sprint car
« Reply #3 on: April 22, 2020, 10:16:52 AM »
Ed,

The one I built was the newer kit containing two frames and five different hoods.

The old one you were talking about was a replica of a Floyd Trevis sprint car. I wish I had some of those kits.

Bob

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Re: FINISHED 1/18th scale sprint car
« Reply #4 on: April 22, 2020, 04:24:19 PM »
"Humpin' to Please.......

Great build, Bob.
Never saw this race car before.

You're gonna need a bigger shelf !

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Re: FINISHED 1/18th scale sprint car
« Reply #5 on: April 22, 2020, 04:35:18 PM »
That is super cool. 1/18 really gets ya some super detail and this one looks like it's got it all. Very nice job!

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Bob P.

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Re: FINISHED 1/18th scale sprint car
« Reply #6 on: April 22, 2020, 07:43:04 PM »
Thanks for the comments guys.

I built this one for my Son in law, He worked for Camel express for many years and was a big Jim Nace fan.

Bob

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Re: FINISHED 1/18th scale sprint car
« Reply #7 on: April 22, 2020, 11:21:46 PM »
Absolutely gorgeous build, neat and clean.

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Re: FINISHED 1/18th scale sprint car
« Reply #8 on: June 06, 2020, 12:57:30 PM »
Man Bob...that looks GREAT! What a cool paint scheme. Does the R&R kit go together as good as the GMP kits?
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Bob P.

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Re: FINISHED 1/18th scale sprint car
« Reply #9 on: June 06, 2020, 02:21:28 PM »
Gary,

these kits go together very well. They are a very nice kit.
I bought four of these years ago. They were a blank kit. The kits been out of stock for quite a while. Maybe you could find them on ebay.
I paid $55 each for them.

Bob

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Re: FINISHED 1/18th scale sprint car
« Reply #10 on: June 06, 2020, 04:18:40 PM »
Thanks for the reply and info Bob. I have a few of the GMP kits. The older cars plus a few of the 2nd Gen cars( like the one you built here). I'll keep my good eye open for one of the R&R kits..
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Re: FINISHED 1/18th scale sprint car
« Reply #11 on: July 19, 2020, 05:04:16 PM »
amazing build,super nice work

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Re: FINISHED 1/18th scale sprint car
« Reply #12 on: July 19, 2020, 09:07:43 PM »
Pretty awesome stuff!
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Re: FINISHED 1/18th scale sprint car
« Reply #13 on: July 20, 2020, 02:11:36 PM »
Nice one Bob. I love the paint scheme and colors! Greg does great decal work for sure!