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Rob Anderson
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They still make model cars in the USA

May 28, 2023 · in Automotive · · 9 · 337

Salvanos JR Models is a company that molds NASCAR kits mostly from the glory days. Designed in Texas and molded in California they are limited run, but very well made. This kit started out as a Richard Petty '73 Charger, but a couple of mis-steps with some decals for the big fluorescent side panels made me abandon that and make a generic early 70s NASCAR charger. The kit was very well engineered, but the instructions, were hit and miss and a few parts as is typical with a short run kit had some "interesting" attachment points. Overall though I would highly recommend this kit and would build another from this company without hesitation. Color is Tamiya TS-23 straight from the rattle can. In the "old school" tradition of car modeling only rattle cans and paint brushes were used painting the car. First time I ever did this, I think it turned out ok

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9 responses

  1. Looks great, Rob, that blue really suits it.

  2. That came out really nice, Rob, especially for your first attempt. Well done!

  3. Absolutely amazing, Rob @robertandy

  4. Great job, Rob and a super result!

  5. Looks great Rob!

  6. Nice work and an excellent result.

  7. Thank you everyone!

  8. YES! An actual American race car. Love the paint! Great work.

  9. great american car . I no longer but chines made cars . A lot of revell are made in europe Heller made in normandy

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