Need Help with this one. . .

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cobalt1959

Discussion Starter · Jun 28, 2005

I need your help guys. My secret is out and a friend wants me do do a 1:18th model of Dale Earnhart Senior's car for his son. Get the model and then detail it. I know nothing about stock cars, so what I'm wondering is where is the best place to look, how much aprox. is it going to cost and what did the last car he drove look like? Any help would be greatly appreciated. . .

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LUW

· #2 · Jun 28, 2005

Nascar Eddie? :confused I'm sorry, but I don't even know what way the run on the track. :giggle

G

· #3 · Jun 28, 2005

Sorry I'm not of a help here. As a matter a fact, I'm the last person to ask when it comes to NASCAR. :giggle

Let's ask Jim (ibj40), he's a NASCAR connoisseur.

LUW

· #4 · Jun 28, 2005

Yeah, Jim knows a lot about NASCAR.

G

· #5 · Jun 28, 2005

Try looking on GoMotorsports.com site for some price comparisons.

Other than, eBay will prolly be your best price reference.

I have a Winners Choice Dale Sr model that I recieved for Fathers Day last year, I would love to detail it.

Give me some ideas and inspiration :wink

G

· #6 · Jun 28, 2005

LUW said:
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im pretty sure its counter clockwise.. as they all make LEFT turns for several hours on end..... that would drive my head nuts...

Oldtimer

· #7 · Jun 28, 2005

cobalt1959 said:
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Thanks for all the compliments about my Nascar knowledge, hope I don't disappoint on this one.

If I were to do a Nascar Dale Sr., I'd look for a Revell (not sure they did any Action's in the #3 Black Goodwrench - Gronx would know for sure). The cockpit, engine compartment, trunk, and under chassis are reasonably detailed on the Revell's, and the opportunities to further detail them out is there, as well. YOu should be able to get one on eBay for $25-30. Right after his death, they went through the roof, but are pricing like any other 1/18 scale Nascar these days. Several "custom" paint schemes out there, as well, so you are not limited to just the black version.

No offense, but I'd stay away from the Winner's Circle version, lots less detail than a Revell (more like an early Ertl). Although, the Ertl Lumina's are pretty rare, in the #3 paint scheme (I just picked one up on eBay).

I'd stay away from this one, however - pretty pricey, the one I just bought was one-tenth that price, in same condition.

#3 Ertl

I'd avoid GoMotorsBids, as well, those people are insane when it comes to bidding!

A quick search on eBay finds 50 or so Dale and Dale Jr. 1/18 scale die cast, with what look's to be about a third of them Dale Sr.

Good Luck on your project, and let's see the results!

k

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G

· #8 · Jun 28, 2005

There's a place down here in Florida that might have it!....But I don't know the price....If you want I can check it for you

k If you are interested just leave me a message :wink

cobalt1959

Discussion Starter · #9 · Jun 29, 2005

Thanks for the input. I think I will keep an eye on ebay and see if I can't snag one off of there for a reasonable price. And Darrick, if I discover any ground-breaking detailing advancements, I will let you know. . . :wink

G

· #10 · Jun 30, 2005 (Edited)

Well I'd have to count but Action did around 30 Senior cars Revell did some Ertl did some you can find them on EBay Go motor sports, if you want the Muscle Machine's version they have a Nova Camaro Chevelle I'll try to post some picture's for you later I personelly have close to 120 SR. cars as I collect NASCAR cars mostly :cheers also Dale Earnhardt Inc. the Chevy dealership sells diecast cars as well

acisne

· #11 · Jul 1, 2005

Good luck on your quest Eddie! :cheers I am sure whichever you get, you will turn into a masterpiece! :310 Make sure you take lots of pics and share them with us.

G

· #12 · Aug 10, 2005

Here is a 2001 like what you are looking for, with the best detail available in 1/18th scale:

http://www.gomotorbids.com/LotDetail.cfm?Lot_ID=79880

The last one of these sold at GoMotorBids for $42, this one will most likely be similar.

cobalt1959

Discussion Starter · #13 · Aug 10, 2005

I got one off of Ebay, an ERTL version, but it is pretty banged up. I might see if I can fix it up or come up with a whole new livery for it. . .

G

· #14 · Aug 10, 2005

Of course, that is an early 90's Lumina, which is quite different from the 2001 Monte Carlo that Dale drove in his last season.

G

· #15 · Aug 10, 2005

cobalt1959 said:
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This might sound funny, but I kinda like the beat-up look of this car.

G

· #16 · Aug 10, 2005

That doesn't sound funny at all, "raced versions" are very popular, and what is probably the most popular Dale Earnhardt car is his 1997 "crash" car. Look at the record-setting amount that this one sold for:

http://www.gomotorbids.com/LotDetail.cfm?Lot_ID=13955

G

· #17 · Aug 10, 2005

Russ,

Was that car actually made like that or is it a custom made version?

I posed the question last year asking if his crashed car would be made.

G

· #18 · Aug 10, 2005 (Edited)

GMB said:
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Ah... Thanks for the link, GMB. :cheers

G

· #19 · Aug 10, 2005

DiecastX said:
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Not custom, this is the way Action produced the car. If you look at the auction, you can see the story behind this car. This "crash car" is from 1997, and should not be confused with the car that Dale met his untimely fate in at Daytona in 2001. The 1997 "crash car" was a car that fans want to remember, the 2001 car is not.

The originals are very difficult to find, and that is why they can be so expensive. Action just came out with an "Elite" version of it though that has more detail and can be picked up for less money.

The whole supply and demand thing really makes some bidders pay very high prices. And the opposite holds true as well as in this example:

http://www.gomotorbids.com/LotDetail.cfm?Lot_ID=93345

G

· #20 · Aug 10, 2005

Thanks for the clarification on this model.

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