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Post by kyledehart5 on Sept 24, 2024 18:13:52 GMT -5
Well, this was an unplanned build. A buddy of mine texted me. He doesn’t build many race cars and never has built an open wheel car. He got his hands on an 88C kit. Kraco boxing in his case. Anyways, he asked if I wanted to sort of do a buddy build with him. Just over texting sharing photos. So I agreed and dug out my only 88C. So I hope you guys will forgive me for building another AMT Indycar. I already had decals from Indycals stashed away. I always liked Raul Boesel. He was quick, sometimes quicker than anyone. 1993 comes to mind. The Simon/Duracell Lola was the class of the field for much of that year but Raul could never seal the deal on even one win. For 1988 he joined the Shierson racing team and the Dominos Pizza Hot One. Started out racing the March 88C but by the time May rolled around it was clear that the Lola was far superior. They did trot the March out early in May but it was rubbish so they actually bought a brand new Lola off AJ Foyt and qualified and raced that to 7th place in the 500. The March went into mothballs and they raced the Lola the rest of the year.  |
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Post by keavdog on Sept 24, 2024 18:22:20 GMT -5
Cool! Buddy build sounds fun.
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Post by handiabled on Sept 24, 2024 19:05:22 GMT -5
Cool idea! Following!
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Post by kyledehart5 on Sept 24, 2024 22:14:25 GMT -5
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Post by joelw on Sept 29, 2024 16:28:03 GMT -5
Kyle,
I already bookmarked your Buddy Build. Looking forward to seeing you work your magic on these AMT kits. And speaking of AMT kits, I not only found my two kits, but the Indy Cal decals I bought for them a long time ago.
Right now I'm just starting another open wheel kit for the GB and taking my time with it. it's the original release from Ebbro/Tamiya Lotus 49, so I'm hoping that the decals are still ok, but odds are I'll get a set from Indy Cals.
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Post by kyledehart5 on Sept 30, 2024 1:56:22 GMT -5
Kyle, I already bookmarked your Buddy Build. Looking forward to seeing you work your magic on these AMT kits. And speaking of AMT kits, I not only found my two kits, but the Indy Cal decals I bought for them a long time ago. Right now I'm just starting another open wheel kit for the GB and taking my time with it. it's the original release from Ebbro/Tamiya Lotus 49, so I'm hoping that the decals are still ok, but odds are I'll get a set from Indy Cals. joel Thanks Joel!! Doing some body work on it now and then we’ll get some paint sprayed. Appreciate your interest. Hope to see you build one of yours sometime. Can’t wait to see that Ebbro Lotus 49. Long been a favorite of mine. |
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Post by 406 Silverado on Sept 30, 2024 4:52:40 GMT -5
Bring it on Kyle. Awesome back story behind the car too.
Watching this one........
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Post by joelw on Sept 30, 2024 7:38:47 GMT -5
Kyle, I already bookmarked your Buddy Build. Looking forward to seeing you work your magic on these AMT kits. And speaking of AMT kits, I not only found my two kits, but the Indy Cal decals I bought for them a long time ago. Right now I'm just starting another open wheel kit for the GB and taking my time with it. it's the original release from Ebbro/Tamiya Lotus 49, so I'm hoping that the decals are still ok, but odds are I'll get a set from Indy Cals. joel Thanks Joel!! Doing some body work on it now and then we’ll get some paint sprayed. Appreciate your interest. Hope to see you build one of yours sometime. Can’t wait to see that Ebbro Lotus 49. Long been a favorite of mine. Kyle, Me too. It's not an easy kit as this was Ebbro's 1st release and just seems that they looked for the max number of parts as their 1st priority. joel |
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Post by benb on Sept 30, 2024 8:18:48 GMT -5
I’ll be looking forward to watching your build! I really like the 80s Indy cars. I need some inspiration to finish the 86C I started several years ago.  Indycals has decals for your friend’s Krako March. The kit decals are rubbish; the yellow is almost transparent. Here’s the Indycals link: LINKBen |
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Post by lyle on Sept 30, 2024 8:20:13 GMT -5
What a great idea. You should get your buddy to provide build pics, too.
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Post by kyledehart5 on Sept 30, 2024 15:12:20 GMT -5
Bring it on Kyle. Awesome back story behind the car too. Watching this one........ Thank you Joe Thanks Joel!! Doing some body work on it now and then we’ll get some paint sprayed. Appreciate your interest. Hope to see you build one of yours sometime. Can’t wait to see that Ebbro Lotus 49. Long been a favorite of mine. Kyle, Me too. It's not an easy kit as this was Ebbro's 1st release and just seems that they looked for the max number of parts as their 1st priority. joel I’ve seen the kit for sale before but I’ve never looked at one. I have no doubt you’ll be able to tackle it I’ll be looking forward to watching your build! I really like the 80s Indy cars. I need some inspiration to finish the 86C I started several years ago. Indycals has decals for your friend’s Krako March. The kit decals are rubbish; the yellow is almost transparent. Here’s the Indycals link: LINKBen Thank you Ben!! As you may have noticed, I have a large soft spot for these 80s Indycars. I just think they had so many great looking liveries and the chassis were all sharp too. Already steered Larry in the direction of Indycals and he has a fresh set for his build! What a great idea. You should get your buddy to provide build pics, too. Thanks Lyle! And you’re right. That’s a great idea. I have mentioned this place to him before. I’ll have to see if I can get him to join up or at least be ok with me sharing his build photos. |
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Post by arcticwolf on Oct 2, 2024 11:33:46 GMT -5
If anyone can make an AMT indycar kit look good it's Kyle.
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Post by kyledehart5 on Oct 2, 2024 19:26:20 GMT -5
If anyone can make an AMT indycar kit look good it's Kyle. thanks. I appreciate that. Lord knows I’ve built enough of them. |
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Post by kyledehart5 on Oct 15, 2024 23:02:31 GMT -5
Rocket pop is painted. Then decals. Working on the engine and pit now.   |
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Post by keavdog on Oct 15, 2024 23:16:06 GMT -5
Nice! Totally a rocket pop. This is going to look awesome Kyle.
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Post by kyledehart5 on Oct 15, 2024 23:18:18 GMT -5
Nice! Totally a rocket pop. This is going to look awesome Kyle. 😂 pulled the tape from the third color and just started laughing. lol. Never thought of a rocket pop looking at the dominos car before I painted this but now that’s just what I see. |
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Post by joelw on Oct 16, 2024 6:51:04 GMT -5
Kyle,
My generation will really didn't call it a Rocket Pop although the Ice Cream trucks did have the triple flavored Ice Pop. To me it's always going to be the Domino car, and your paint job certainly does it justice.
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Post by kyledehart5 on Oct 16, 2024 6:57:08 GMT -5
Kyle, My generation will really didn't call it a Rocket Pop although the Ice Cream trucks did have the triple flavored Ice Pop. To me it's always going to be the Domino car, and your paint job certainly does it justice. joel Thanks very much Joel!! |
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Post by kyledehart5 on Oct 16, 2024 7:03:12 GMT -5
Ok, more progress. Cockpit installed, 90% of the decals finished. Super quick and simple decals this time. Still have a few small ones and the rear wing to do. Engine is just mocked up here to see how the engine cover is going to go. Very pleased with how that is looking.
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Post by handiabled on Oct 16, 2024 9:23:52 GMT -5
The markings and paint job make this look like business Kyle. Fantastic so far!
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Post by joelw on Oct 16, 2024 12:10:56 GMT -5
Kyle
Great progress for sure. Looking forward to how the gloss coat kicks it up a few notches.
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Post by kyledehart5 on Oct 16, 2024 18:00:44 GMT -5
The markings and paint job make this look like business Kyle. Fantastic so far! Thank you very much!! Kyle Great progress for sure. Looking forward to how the gloss coat kicks it up a few notches. joel Thanks again Joel!! Maybe not many notches Joel. I plan to do my usual light dusting just to knock the matte off the Indycals decals. You guys know I don’t shoot for that show car shine, although I do appreciate seeing it from you all!! |
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Post by joelw on Oct 16, 2024 18:12:10 GMT -5
Kyle,
Your finish style always looks mighty fine to me.
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Post by keavdog on Oct 16, 2024 18:27:14 GMT -5
Very cool. Starting to really look the part now Kyle.
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Post by kyledehart5 on Oct 16, 2024 21:44:26 GMT -5
Kyle, Your finish style always looks mighty fine to me. joel Very cool. Starting to really look the part now Kyle. Thanks guys! |
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Post by kyledehart5 on Oct 27, 2024 6:32:43 GMT -5
Another small update. Shot some gloss on just to seal the decals. Happy with it. Mocked up the stance. Everything seems to be working out. Not much longer now.  |
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Post by TJ on Oct 27, 2024 6:40:53 GMT -5
This is great. Also the one and only open wheel I've ever built, about 30 years ago.
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Post by 406 Silverado on Oct 27, 2024 6:47:33 GMT -5
My hat goes off to you for that paint job alone Kyle!!! Jeez dude.....that is a feat in itself and then there's the rest of the build to look at!! This is looking good......... .really good.  |
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Post by joelw on Oct 27, 2024 8:49:50 GMT -5
Kyle,
Absolutely impressive build on that old AMT kit.
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Post by kyledehart5 on Oct 28, 2024 4:43:52 GMT -5
This is great. Also the one and only open wheel I've ever built, about 30 years ago. Thank you! And that’s pretty cool!! In my opinion (and perhaps I’m the only one in the world who feels this way 😂) these kits have held up pretty well. My hat goes off to you for that paint job alone Kyle!!! Jeez dude.....that is a feat in itself and then there's the rest of the build to look at!! This is looking good......... .really good. Thanks Joe!! I am pretty pleased with the paint on this one. She’s coming along now. Kyle, Absolutely impressive build on that old AMT kit. joel Thank you Joel!! Nearly finished now. Glamour shots soon!! |
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