RR, It's a metallic red - Duplicolor T0294 Toreador Red. I've used it on some of my other builds... Silver is Duplicolor DSCC338 Radiant Silver Metallic, just in case...RM

RM,
Thanks! Gonna need to pick up a can of that for sure. :thumbsup::thumbsup: rr

Here's a quick little build. I wanted to go with yelllow, but the boys out voted me. I guess you can't paint em all yellow...RM

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:thumbsup: Nice little build :thumbsup: Yeah I guess you can't paint everything yellow...BUT if yo had your way they would be :rolleyes:
Love the color Randy.

Hilltop,
Is your fulltime job doing customs? Another great looker! :thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup: rr

Since when can't you paint them all yellow? :confused:

Glad to see the boys still getting work in this poor economy! The quality of their work must be the difference between no work and a ton of work. Nice job, Randy.

I wouldn't let my shop staff dictate any color to me if they want to see any green.. but i have to agree the steele blue is nice...


Dave

Spare Parts is a great race truck name...love it!

Yer a machine Randy!

Randy's got all the cool colors.:rolleyes:

Hilltop, I have been looking at your work for the past hour and have enjoyed it alot. Im new to the hobbytalk, and my dad (joez) helped me get registered! Anyway I just wana let ya know that I realy enjoyed youre work, and think they are incredible.:thumbsup:

I could oooo and ahhh you as well as anyone has on this spost. However, your probably tired of all the expressions of admirirment so I'll just congratulate you with a " Excellent Job " . I don't know how you or anyone could do a better job.

I would like to know a few details if I could. I did look at each and every page of the post but will admit I didn't read every poat or question so here are mine.

1. I seen several resin cars along with the major company brands, but how many die cats cars do yuou use ? Are the henry J's die cast ?

2. where do you get the stylish wheels and tires ? Besides being a painter and body man , by the looks of your tracks, routed strip and road course, are the models you build functional and track worthy ? Do the wheels run true etc or are they just shoe pieces ?

3. What paint and clear do you use. I did notice that some cars are painted with spray can paint ?

Thanks for the info. I look forward to more entries.

GoneGonzo

Thanks again guys!!!
1. Autozone, Pep Boys, etc. has lots of cool colors of paint. I need to find a source for some of the House Of Colors, those are real cool!!!
2. Welcome aboard Jordan Z!!! I'm sure old big JZ can show you some tricks to building. I'd stay away from pink colors though.
3. Gonzo, Thanks for the ooo's and ahhhh's!!!
a. 99% ( in case I forgot about one) of my cars are all plastic or resin bodied cars. The yellow Torco Henry is a Racing Legends resin kit. The Hemi Hauler and Wild Thang are resin bodies I molded form the a Hot Wheels car. I do use the diecast engines, parachutes, wheelie bars, etc. parts for dress up.
The Skoal's Pro Mod and the Spare Parts Thames are also resin body's from a Hot Wheels diecast.
b.Tires and wheels come from diecasts, http://tjets.com/ , http://www.rrr-1.com/, sellers from Ebay. Usually these wheels are not suitable for racing. They just will not run smooth enough. Yes, the cars are track worthy. That's part of the build, to be able to cruize around the track. I usually run the same select cars for racing.
c. I use mainly Duplicolor spray can paint, color and clear. Sticking with the same brand is less headaches, for me anyways.
Hope this helps...RM

I guess you can't paint em all yellow...RM


.... or can you?.... Top Shelf Randy :thumbsup:.... nd

Randy, give those guys a raise, will ya??? God knows they've earned more than one!!!! Sweet job on the Thames Panel!!!! If you put on the right color glasses, everything's yellow!!! Spare parts makes a perfect parts runner!!!


UtherJoe

Hilltop I'll drive that parts runner for ya FREE of charge! No , wait a minute. I'll pay you to drive it ,hows that?

HillTop you produce some of the best HO slotcars i have ever seen!!! One question though-Are the wheels & tires you put on these cars functional?
Can you run the cars at speed on the track?

RiderZ, Yes the wheels are funtional, but most don't run as smooth as factory wheels. I don't race many customs, but I do like to cruise em around the track. That's part of being motorized. Too much time envolved to be wrecking em. Hot Wheels have rubbber tires, so they will hold better. Some of the diecast wheels/tires have to hard of a compound for traction. If the wheels, such as Hot Wheels, have a smooth rounded hub, you can slip on a set of silicones. For racing, I have a few cars customs that I stick with. If they get beat and banged, I don't worry about it. RM

Randy, you have one of the nicest group of delivery vehicles for your shop - Texaco PU, Two-tone Performance Blazer, PU tow truck & Now Spare Parts plus trailers! :thumbsup: Agree with your philosophy - Keep them motorized. ..RL

Great looking rig, Randy! I like the color. :D

I was able to catch a few shots of this Bridgestone/Jasper Powered Lola at the track this morning. The boys seemed to be excited about testing results. I just hope they don't wreck it...RM

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Randy,
Always like the way you take a common car and put the WOW factor into it and make the car unique. The small details make the car: black rear vent, the orange rims, the coordinated driver suit plus the old style outlined helmut with small dark visor and the two-tone paint! ..RL

Randy,
Always like the way you take a common car and put the WOW fact into it and make the car unique. The small details make the car: black rear vent, the orange rims, the coordinated driver suit plus the old style outlined helmut with small dark visor and the two-tone paint! ..RL

Randy is the master of shock & awe :thumbsup:

That Lola flat out rocks -- Love It!

What manufacturer wouldn't love to have that inside their box / blisterpack???

Perfectly executed paint job, Mr. Randy!! Well thought out, precisely detailed, and profesionally painted, as we have come to expect from the boys. You are definately King of the Hill with two tones!!!:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Mr. Lowe.. Are you paying attention???

UtherJoe

Shock and awe. Good one doba.

Gotta smear it all together when ya say it.... "shockanawe!"

Extra mucho coolio Randy!

Wow, that's a great Lola, Randy!!! :thumbsup:

Check out the attention to detail as shown by the striped driver's helmet in the enlarged attachment. Little details add up to an awesome model.

:drunk::hat::freak::dude:

Randy , excellent paint work , Lola looks great !

Good eye Russ

Dang Hill. A tri-color helmet repaint? Unreal!

I bow to your steady hand! Now please tell us how.

Yeah , what Bill said!! How do you do that in HO scale !!!LOL

Thats just perfect.. tell the boys to take a bow...


Dave

Painting the helmet is easy. Just hold the brush steady while the driver turns his head back and forth. When your workers are all 1/64th scale it's not as difficult!

Great paint job on the Lola. Simple decals combined with the details really sets it off. Nice job as usual Randy.

Jim

Man, that helmet IS cool, but, why is he driving with a pipe organ in the back seat?

Music to the ears Rich, music to the ears, lol!!! If you had a fast car, you'd understand, lol. Thanks guys, the boys and I appreciate the comments, all of em!!! RM

:eek: :eek: awesome paint job! I have one body like it and never got around to it..!!!

Wes

Randy,

That is Awesum! Wow! Your Lola is way K:cool::cool:L detailed out man!

Randy and I have been tossing around this idea for a Jasper Powered Lola for a while now in Chat. Can you say Team Lola? Need to get my Keaster in gear and paint up one myself now.

Randy is the master of 2-tone paint jobs & just hope I can pull this off as well as he did. :confused:

The #8 has been taken by Hilltop racing so, will look for a different one for Bob...zilla racing.

Bob...8 is my favorite number...zilla

Beautiful piece, Randy! :thumbsup:
This paint is done with a rattle can?? SWEET!
There may be some hope for me yet!

The #8 has been taken by Hilltop racing so, will look for a different one for Bob...zilla racing.

Bob...8 is my favorite number...zilla

Bob, you could always try #69. Or you could go with 77 since it is "8" more than 69. Just trying to help...

Bob, you could always try #69. Or you could go with 77 since it is "8" more than 69. Just trying to help...

Thanks UtherJoe for the ideas. Hey wouldn't 88 be twice as good...buhahahahahahahaahah :lol: Yes Victory will be mine! :lol:

Now I just need to check my white #8 decal stock.

Bob...Jasper #88 wins...zilla

Due to tooooo much eating, the boys will have to take a few days off. Hope everyone had a Happy Thanksgiving!!! RM

Well, The boys threw me a curve!!! Instead of taking the day off, they came in a finished up this ol' 55. Snap-On wanted to run it in the Christmas parade. It's a Dash body, running an AFX chassis, lowered of course. Done a little quaterpanel grinding, added a fresh air vent system for the engine and some Vincent wheels. Mac's doing a final wipedown on the red/white paint combo...could be a crowd pleaser???...RM

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc196/kwikdeals/001-12.jpg

Randy,
Give those guys a raise....

SWEET Chevy

This car is awesome and simple at the same time.How do I know this?It's sitting on my desk,right in front of me.I get the mail today and there's a box from Randy.I had the FBI check it for anthrax and gun power traces before opening it.Out pops this 55,some people think I like them.If you saw my desk you would know that I do.All for that Pro Street 37Ford.Randy,What else do I have that you need.Name it. Tom

Cool wheels :thumbsup:

I see Vincent Wheels is selling on feeBay now too.

Sweet combination paint job!! i like those wheels!! awesome.. :thumbsup:

Wes

Randy...as always I am at a loss for words....


Dave

Randy,
That is one sweet looking Chevy. All I can say is DAMN! :eek:


:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup: rr

Gotta be cool! It's got Fuchs alloys!

I still say yer an android programmed to build slot cars!

Dugga-dugga-dugga-dugga-brAP!-DUGGA-DUgga-dugga-dugga!


BEE-YOU-TEA-FULL, RAN-DEE! :thumbsup:

Nice Snappa :thumbsup::thumbsup:....nd