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In
the Test Post Clubhouse there is a new
daily photo and a daily joke.
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| Monday,
May 14 2012 |
Paraguay Independence Day
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| No
update today...I'm traveling today by plane and am unable to
update ARC. |
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| Friday,
May 11 2012 |
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ARC
Armor
was updated today -
ARC Air
was updated today - drop by and check it
out.....plenty of great models to see.
Show everyone your models on these sites.
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Ted
Taylor is here with his exceptional 1/24 Revell Germany
London Bus. This is a huge model that is jam packed full
of wonderful detail. It's great to see Ted bus and all the
in-progress photos during the build. |
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Here's a product article
for the 1/24
Super GT Nissan Photo Etched Parts Set from Tamiya.
This detail set is available directly from
Lucky
Model.com.
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Here's a product article
for the 1/43, 1/24 and 1/18th Broward County, Florida Sheriff
Police decals from Bilbozo
Custom Decals. |
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In
the Test Post Clubhouse there is a new
daily photo and a daily joke.
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| Wednesday,
May 9 2012 |
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Waldemar
Pupar is here with his highly detailed 1/24
Revell Schlingmann HLF 20/16 Mercedes Benz Atego 1529.
The sides of this model open up to show all the detail and
equipments stored onboard. I'm impressed by the level of
detail. |
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Here's a product article
for the 1/24
Peugeot 307 WRC Photo-Etched Parts Set
from
Tamiya.
This detail set is available directly from
Lucky
Model.com.
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Here's a product article
for the 1/24
Shock Absorbers for All Cars from Aber.
This detail set is
available directly from Hobby
Link Japan. |
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In
the Test Post Clubhouse there is a new
daily photo and a daily joke.
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| Monday,
May 7 2012 |
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Bill
Smith of Bilbozo
Decals here
with one fantastic looking 1/43 Road
Champs Sexy EMS Ambulance. Bill
made a set of custom decals for his ambulance that pay tribute to
the aircraft noseart from WW2. It is a big honor to have one
of Bill's model on ARC. |
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Here's a product article
for the 1/12
2008 YZR M1 No. 46 Catalunya Super Detail Set from Top
Studio. This detail set is
available directly from Hobby
Link Japan. |
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Here's a product article
for the 1/24
Ferrari F430 detail set from KA
Models. This
set is designed for the Fujimi Ferrari F430.
This detail set is available directly from
Lucky
Model.com.
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In
the Test Post Clubhouse there is a new
daily photo and a daily joke.
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| Monday,
Apr 30
2012 |
Netherlands Queen's Day
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Jael ARC Neo
joins us with his first article on ARC Auto. This is his award
winning 1/24 Revell 64 Ford Mustang GT350 detailed up with
plug wires and seatbelts. The GT350 is a legendary car and
Jael's model really does it justice. It's a beautiful
looking Mustang model and I can see why it won an award. |
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Here's a product article
for the 1/12
Williams FW14B model kit from Tamiya.
This detail set is available directly from
Lucky
Model.com. |
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Here's a product article
for the 1/24
Nissan GT-R R35 super detail set from Aber.
This massive photo etch set includes parts
for the engine compartment, brakes, interior and the
exterior.
This detail set is
available directly from Hobby
Link Japan. |
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In
the Test Post Clubhouse there is a new
daily photo and a daily joke.
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Friday,
Apr
27 2012 |
Sierra Leone Independence Day
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Friday's update will
be posted on Saturday...tomorrow.
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| Wednesday,
Apr 25 2012 |
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Waldemar Pupar has
done a truly outstanding job weathering his 1/24 Tamiya Repsol Ford Escort RS Cosworth.
Even the windshield has dirt where the wiper blades don't
reach. Amazing work Waldemar. |
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Here's a product article
for the 1/24
Tool set #2 from Fujimi
This detail set is
available directly from Hobby
Link Japan.
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Here's a product article
for the 1/12
Yamaha YZR-M1 Front Fork Set
from
Tamiya.
This detail set is available directly from
Lucky
Model.com.
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In
the Test Post Clubhouse there is a new
daily photo and a daily joke.
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Steve Bamford
(yes.. yours truly) is here with a goofy little what-if 1/48 and 1/25 Indy Car kit bash
racecar called "Roadhog". It's powered by
A-10 Warthog engines and armed with an A-10 gun in the nose and
sidewinder missiles. And yes there is an equally goofy story
to go with it. |
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Here's a product article
for the 1/24
Countach LP400 Mechanical Parts Photo-etch Set from Acu
Stion.
This detail set is
available directly from Hobby
Link Japan.
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Here's a product article
for the 1/24
Porsche 956 PE Parts from Tamiya.
This detail set is available directly from
Lucky
Model.com.
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In
the Test Post Clubhouse there is a new
daily photo and a daily joke.
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| Friday,
Apr 20 2012 |
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Fabio
Carabelli is here to make you laugh with his very funny and
beautifully detailed Airfix Wallace & Gromit Anti-Pesto Van. This
van is rusty and tired looking thanks to some skilled weathering. |
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ARC
Armor
was updated today -
ARC Air
was updated today - drop by and check it
out.....plenty of great models to see.
Show everyone your models on these sites.
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WELTER Florent
is here with the famous bike from the movie Top Gun. This
is his 1/12 Aoshima TOP GUN Bike in all it's glory as it
appeared in the movie and it sit upon a Top gun base. I recall
when the movie came out....this particular Kawasaki was one of the
hottest bikes made. |
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Here's a product article
for the 1/20
Ferrari 123 C2 Long Beach Perfect Parts detail set
from
KA
Models.
This detail set is available directly from
Lucky
Model.com
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Here's a product article
for the 1/24
Standard slotted discs brakes dia. 14mm from Aber
This detail set is
available directly from Hobby
Link Japan |
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In
the Test Post Clubhouse there is a new
daily photo and a daily joke.
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| Tuesday,
Apr 17 2012 |
Syria Independence Day
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My
apologies...I've had the flu the past few days and was
unable to get yesterday's update completed.
Updates will begin again tomorrow.
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| Monday,
Apr 16
2012 |
Denmark Queen's Birthday
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| Thursday,
Apr 12
2012 |
Cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin. First Human In Space (1961)
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| Wednesday,
Apr 11 2012 |
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Phil
Marchese is here with a classic racers from the very early years
of autoracing. This is his 1/32 Stutz Racer in all it's glory.
Phil did an excellent job capturing all the detail and look of this
100 year old race car. I recall my visit to the Brooklands
Museum in the UK and seeing vintage race cars such as this. |
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Here's a product article
for the 1/12 Honda RC211V 2006 Super Detail-Up Set from
Top
Studio. This detail set is
available directly from Hobby
Link Japan. |
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In
the Test Post Clubhouse there is a new
daily photo and a daily joke.
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I hope everyone had a
good time this past Easter weekend and got their fair share of
turkey.
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ARC
Armor
was updated today -
ARC Air
was updated today - drop by and check it
out.....plenty of great models to see.
Show everyone your models on these sites.
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Antonio Serrano
joins us from Spain with one very cool looking
1/24 Hasegawa VW T1 Pickup I've seen. Antonio used his
great skill at weathering to give his old VW that daily driver old
work-horse look. Take a close look at all the photos....there
is plenty of detail to see and enjoy. |
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Here's a product article
for the 1/20
Ferrari 126C2 Long Beach mulit-media detail set from KA
Models.
This detail set is available directly from
Lucky
Model.com.
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Here's a product article
for the 1/24
Nissan GT-R R35 super detail set from
Aber.
This detail set is
available directly from Hobby
Link Japan. |
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In
the Test Post Clubhouse there is a new
daily photo and a daily joke.
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| Friday, Apr
6 2012 |
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Today is Good Friday
and my kids have the day off from school and I'm taking the day off
to spend with my daughters. There will be an update on
Monday. Have a great weekend everyone.
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| Wednesday,
Apr 4
2012 |
Senegal Independence Day
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Waldemar Pupar
has done a beautiful buiiding his perfect looking 1/25 Trumpeter 2002 American LaFrance Eagle Fire Pumper Truck.
This is an amazing model kit and Waldemar turned it into a fantastic
looking model of this iconic firetruck. It doesn't get any
better than this. |
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Here's a product article
for the 1/24
Super GT Nissan Photo Etched Parts Set from Tamiya.
This detail set is available directly from
Lucky
Model.com.
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Here's a product article
for the 1/43,
1/24 and 1/18th Broward County, Florida Sheriff Police decals from
Bilbozo Custom
Decals. |
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In
the Test Post Clubhouse there is a new
daily photo and a daily joke.
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| Monday,
Apr 2
2012 |
Falklands/Malvinas War Anniversary 
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Here are the 3 April
Fools Day ARC Homepages in case you missed them yesterday.
Clicking any link on these fake
homepages would have taken you to the real homepage. My
apologies to the new members that were thrown off by this......and
to the ARC'ers that have been here more than an year....... 
And yes....all 3
of these websites do exist.
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Terry Davis
is here with one the the most worn out vehicles I've ever
seen. This is his 1/25 AMT 1953 Ford pick-up complete
with a coat hanger antenna, broken headlight, duct tape patching the
seat and so much more. It is riot to read all the things Terry
did to this pick-up. |
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Here's a product article
for the 1/24
License Plate Frames from KA
Models.
This detail set is available directly from
Lucky
Model.com.
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Here's a product article
for the 1/24
Windshield Wipers
from
Aber.
This detail set is
available directly from Hobby
Link Japan. |
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Here's a product article
for the 1/24
or 1/25 Good Yr. Funny Car 10 HOLE Finished Wheel set from Detail
Master. |
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In
the Test Post Clubhouse there is a new
daily photo and a daily joke.
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| Friday,
Mar 30 2012 |
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ARC
Armor
was updated today -
ARC Air
was updated today - drop by and check it
out.....plenty of great models to see.
Show everyone your models on these sites.
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Albert Moore
has done an awesome job on his 1/24 Revell 2008 Audi R8.
This kit comes with excellent interior and engine detail and Alby is
a skilled modeler that had no problem getting all the tiny details
looking first class. Alby did some mods to make his Audi an
accurate US version. The body was given multi layer of paint
with wet sanding between coats and a final gloss coat and Alby
explains his very successful painting process in his article.
It's a remarkable model. |
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Here's a product article
for the 1/12
RGB500 TEXACO HERON 1979 WGP decal sheet from Studio
27.
This sheet
includes markings for 2 different rders.
This detail set is available directly from
Lucky
Model.com
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Here's
a product article for the 1/20 Helmet Set A 1960s
from E. JAN. This set includes helmets, visors, gloves
and goggles, which would all be perfect items to dress up your
vintage racecar.
This detail set is
available directly from Hobby
Link Japan
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Here's a product article
for the 1/25
Tear Drop Trailer from Hendrix
Resin Kits.
This is the ideal trailer for your Hot rod or vintage car model.
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In
the Test Post Clubhouse there is a new
daily photo and a daily joke.
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| Wednesday,
Mar 28 2012 |
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ARC
Armor
was updated today -
ARC Air
was updated today - drop by and check it
out.....plenty of great models to see.
Show everyone your models on these sites.
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Paolo Yuen
joins us today with his 1/76 Volvo
B10MD Bus. Paolo actually has 2 buses in his article with
a Hong Kong connection. Paolo tells about the build process
and it was not without it's challenging moments, but the finished
model turned out looking great. |
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I have added links to two more
manufacturers of detail items for automotive modelers.
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Here's a product article
for the Flexible
Clear tube 0.8/0.4mm
from
Model
Factory Hiro. Finally
some clear hoses to detail your engine compartment.
This detail set is available directly from
Lucky
Model.com.
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Here's a product article
for the 1/20
Ferrari F1-2000 Super Detail-Up Set from Top
Studio. OH
WOW!!! You need to check out
the detail photos of this set!!!
This detail set is
available directly from Hobby
Link Japan.
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The 2012 Nats are
taking place in Orlando, Florida, so here some decals that would be
perfect for the show.
Here's a product article
for the Orlando
Police dept decal sheet. Available in 1/43, 1/24 and 1/18 from
PoliceCarModels.com
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In
the Test Post Clubhouse there is a new
daily photo and a daily joke.
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| Monday,
Mar 26
2012 |
Bangladesh Independence and National Day
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Ronald P. Palma
has done extensive detailing to his big 1/12 Tamiya Wolf WR1.
Ronald used a variety of aftermarket items include a metal
chassis and then set up a diorama for his for WR1 Formula One
car. This really is an exceptional model and a complete treat
to see. |
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Here's a product article
for the 1/24
Radiator Face from KA
Models.
This detail set is available directly from
Lucky
Model.com.
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Here's a product article
for the 1/24
Pedals for all cars from Aber.
This detail set is
available directly from Hobby
Link Japan. |
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Here's a product article
for the 1/24
Hoosier Torque Thrust Wheel Set from Detail
Master. |
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In
the Test Post Clubhouse there is a new
daily photo and a daily joke.
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| Friday,
Mar 23 2012 |
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ARC
Armor
was updated today -
ARC Air
was updated today - drop by and check it
out.....plenty of great models to see.
Show everyone your models on these sites.
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K Diamond
is here with something that gave me a big grin of delight.
This is his 1/25 AMT 1960 Chevrolet Fleetside wearing the
colours for Rusty Wallace's Kodiak Pontiac. Check out the
custom license plate....it is way too cool. |
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Stevie Murray
is here with his heavily armoured police vehicle from Northern
Ireland. This is his 1/76 BW Models Landrover Simba RUC looking
very ready for action. |
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Here's a product article
for the 1/24
Mitsubishi Lancer Evo.VI Headlights & rear lights inside lenses
decals from
Studio
27.
This detail set is available directly from
Lucky
Model.com.
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Here's a product article
for the1/20 Tyrrell P34 1977 Japan Grand Prix Conversion Kit
from
E. Jan
.
This detail set is
available directly from Hobby
Link Japan. |
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In
the Test Post Clubhouse there is a new
daily photo and a daily joke.
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| Wednesday,
Mar 21 2012 |
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Kris Pete
is here with one of the classic American racecars from the mid
'60's. This is his 1/24 Fujimi GT40 Mk II and I
know you're going to enjoy seeing the photos. Kris has high
praise for this Fujimi kit. |
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Lyle Brown
is here with his '67
El Camino Toon. I love the look of all of Lyle's artwork. |
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Here's a product article
for the 1/24
Ferrari 250TR '58 Le Mans Winner model kit
from
Model
Factory Hiro.
This highly detailed kit includes full engine detail.
This detail set is available directly from
Lucky
Model.com.
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Here's a product article
for the 1/12
Yamaha YZR-M1 2004 Super Detail-Up Set from Top
Studio.
If you build motorbike models, then this set is well worth checking
out. This detail set is
available directly from Hobby
Link Japan. |
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In
the Test Post Clubhouse there is a new
daily photo and a daily joke.
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| Monday,
Mar 19 2012 |
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Stephan Baker
is here with a model that will make all the split window VW van
lovers quite happy. This is his 1/24 Hasegawa Volkswagen
Pickup with a scratchbuilt and fully functioning ladder on
the rear. This is a totally cool model and it was a treat to
see it here on ARC. |
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Rodney Williams
'went to town' detailing his
Lavender Pink Cadillac Convertible. Rodney added full
engine wiring, oil dipsticks for the engine and trans and so many
other tiny details. Ridney never shys away from fully
detailing his models and his Caddy is no exception. Sit back
and enjoy. |
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Here's a product article
for the 1/24
Nissan GT R35 aluminum exhaust tips
from
KA
Models.
This detail set is available directly from
Lucky
Model.com.
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Here's a product article
for the 1/24
Hood pins
from
Aber.
This detail set is
available directly from Hobby
Link Japan. |
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Here's a product article
for the 1/24
Finished Billet Wheel Set AX Photo Etch Insert from Detail
Master..
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In
the Test Post Clubhouse there is a new
daily photo and a daily joke.
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| Sunday,
Mar 18
2012 |
Çanakkale Victory Anniversary 2012
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| Saturday, Mar 17
2012 |
Ireland - St. Patrick's Day
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| Friday,
Mar 16 2012 |
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Terry Davis
is here to blow you mind with his amazing 1/24 Revell/Monogram Monte Carlo Wrecked NASCAR.
Terry explains in his article how he made the crumpled body from
Lead foil and he even explains how he flattened and shredded one of
the tires. The interior and engine compartment is fully wired
and there is endless details to see in his photos. His article
tells the whole build story. |
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Stevie Murray
joins us with his up-armoured 1/76 BW Models Landrover Tangi PSNI.
This particular vehicle served in Northern Ireland during the
troubled times. It's a very cool looking Landrover....very a
pleasure to see it Stevie. |
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Here's a product article
for the 1/24
Sparco 4 points in Yellow from Eduard.
This detail set is available directly from
Lucky
Model.com.
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Here's a product article
for the 1/20 Lotus 78/79 & Tyrrell P34 Detail Parts w/Rain Tires
from E.Jan.
This detail set is
available directly from Hobby
Link Japan. |
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In
the Test Post Clubhouse there is a new
daily photo and a daily joke.
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| Wednesday,
Mar 14 2012 |
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K Diamond
is here with a very fun looking 1/64 Matchbox
Hummer H3. Keith repainted his tiny Hummer to match the
vehicles in the movie Jurassic Park. Looking good Keith....I
love it. |
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Lyle Brown
joins us today with his 1937 Ford Sedan Delivery Artwork. You
have great talent Lyle. |
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Here's a product article
for the 1/24
Ferrari 512M SUNOCO full detail resin & metal model kit
from
Model
Factory Hiro.
This is a highly
detailed resin and metal kit of the classic Ferrari 512M
SUNOCO. This model kits includes full engine/transmission
detail as well as a full tube frame sub assembly to hold the engine
compartment components. The brakes include rotors and calipers
and full suspension and steering rod detail. You also get
wiring for the engine compartment.
The decal options
include car # 6 that raced at Daytona and car #11 that raced at Le
Mans.
This kit is available directly from
Lucky
Model.com
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Here's a product article
for the 1/12
YZR-M1 2005 Super Detail-Up Set from Top
Studio.
This is a multi-media detail set for the Tamiya 1/12-scale 2005
Yamaha YZR-M1 and includes photo-etched metal, cast resin, and other
metal detail parts, plus wires, hoses, and cables. This detail set is
available directly from Hobby
Link Japan |
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Here's a product article
for the 1/24
Air Conditioner Interior Vents
from
Aber.
The vents in this set come in the open and closed position and
include round and square vents for many different vehicles. |
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In
the Test Post Clubhouse there is a new
daily photo and a daily joke.
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| Monday,
Mar 12
2012 |
Mauritius Independence Day
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Breaking
News!!! Sprue
Bros has bought out Great Models Webstore and Douglas Models
Distributors....read the full announcement for all the
details!!!
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Jerry Hawhee (Old Blind Dog)
is here with a blast from the past. This is Jerry's
1/25 MPC 1914 Stutz Bearcat done up flawlessly. Jerry
really did this classic kit justice and I do remember the TV show
The Bearcats. |
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Hal Elsberry
joins us today with his very custom DHARMA Initiative Van.
Hal added detail to almost every part of this model including
custom cargo items.....check it out and enjoy all the photos. Spectacular
work Hal....I thoroughly enjoyed it. |
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Here's a product article
for the 1/24
Ferrari air vents from Aber.
This detail set is
available directly from Hobby
Link Japan. |
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Here's a product article
for the 1/24
Modeling Mesh - Hexigon Pattern B from
KA
Models.
This detail set is available directly from
Lucky
Model.com.
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In
the Test Post Clubhouse there is a new
daily photo and a daily joke.
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| Friday,
Mar 9 2012 |
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Victor De Jesus
is here with my favourite Camaro. This is his 1/25
Revell '69 Camaro Z/28 with a special interior accent colour
thanks to Victor's daughters guidance. This is a sharp looking
model and captures the appeal of this classic Z/28 perfectly. |
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Stevie Murray
has done quite a nice job on his 1/76 BW Models Austin K2 ATV
NFS. Stevie chose markings for an Austin that operated
close to his house during WW2. It's great to see these older
British vans. |
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Here's a product article
for the 1/20
Driver Figure w/Flexible Arms RP from E. JAN.
This detail set is
available directly from Hobby
Link Japan. |
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|
In
the Test Post Clubhouse there is a new
daily photo and a daily joke.
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| Wednesday,
Mar 7 2012 |
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My apologies for
today's update being late....I was busy at the dentist getting
the final work done on a root canal.
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K Diamond
gets things fired up today in style. this is his 1/25 Revell
1934 Ford Street Rod finished off in the NASCAR markings for
Rusty Wallace. I'm impressed Keith got the decal to fit the
complicate shape of his hot rod. This is too cool to see. |
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Lyle Brown
is here with his artwork for the 1950's Chevy Truck advertisement artwork.
Lyle is one very talented artist. |
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Here's a product article
for the 1/12
YZR-M1 2005 Super Detail-Up Set from Top
Studio.
This detail set is
available directly from Hobby
Link Japan |
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In
the Test Post Clubhouse there is a new
daily photo and a daily joke.
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Automotive
Resource Center (ARC Auto) is a scale modeling website devoted to all types of
scale
Automotive modeling.....from the daily drivers, hot rods, race cars and Trucks,
motorcycles and race bikes and everything
in-between.....real or fictional. This new website joins the
very successful ARC
Air Aircraft
Modeling website. Also check out ARC
Armor for all things related to armor scale modeling
including tanks and trucks and so much more.
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