Please show us your collection of finished models

Got this kit today! Thrilled with Salvinos JR kits! I’ve wanted to build a Hawaiian Tropic car since Cannonball Run!

Great work on this,love old stock cars and can remember them when they were raced thanks for sharing all the great details.

@hpiguy

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks David!

Another cool build/review! Never built a NASCAR before...may need to get this one. Thanks for doing what ya do.

@hpiguy

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks! It's always fun to expand the horizon. I'll build just about anything.

I absolutely LOVE your videos, especially your vintage racing models. This is my third go-round of watching the build up of these Salvino kits lol. Can’t wait to see that Earnhardt 442!

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the nice words and for watching! facebook.com/hpiguysworkshop

That sure looks like a nice kit! Beautiful build, can't wait to see you put more stock cars together!

@hpiguy

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tim!

I see on this one you did some underbody wear and tear. That was fast. I’ll have to watch all the stock builds , you may have answered other questions. Sound track is nice. Always listen to music while I build. We all can use a little humor. Thanks again

@hpiguy

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Awesome build as always !! Love the old school Monte Carlo NASCARs. 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

@hpiguy

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Gera! Old school NASCAR is the best!

It's encouraging to see quality kits from a new supplier.

@hpiguy

5 жыл бұрын

Yes, sometimes a new company will have all kinds of issues with quality to start with but this was pretty darn easy to put together. Looking forward to new releases and ideas.

Fantastic revue of this new kit. Nice and clean moldings.

@hpiguy

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Rob!

Modelroundup looks great for Nascar models, will buy from them, thanks for the info!

Been looking for some vintage stock cars to build. And from a new company. Double bonus!!! Great work as always!

@hpiguy

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Scott, grab one from Moderoundup, they have the lowest price on these from what I can find.

Salvino is a quality operation and I look forward to more NASCAR subjects that we never had in kit form!

@hpiguy

5 жыл бұрын

Me too!

@LiberalsArePoop

5 жыл бұрын

@@hpiguy I got a hint at something that may be coming down the line, but I've been sworn to secrecy!

@salvinosjrmodels7984

5 жыл бұрын

@@LiberalsArePoop have you been to our facebook page lately, we have pics and videos of the upcoming 2+2 Pontiac and the 73 Charger I'm working on for the fall

@salvinosjrmodels7984

5 жыл бұрын

@@hpiguy thanks for the great review Chris, and I'll do better on the next directions!

@hpiguy

5 жыл бұрын

I figured you'd be up on those as new stuff rolls out. Rome wasn't built in a day but you got 99% of the way there on your first kits!

The exhaust pipes - I actually KRINGED when you touched them at fist as they looked hot! Really, like heated stainless after 500 miles at full throttle. The entire car is impressive. The paint looks realistic for the era and again, your pre shadowing and washes add realism. Inspirational. The bar has once again notched up. Thanks for sharing...

@hpiguy

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks mang!

Excellent video & job building your Salvinos JR Donnie Allison 1979 Monte Carlo model kit too!

@hpiguy

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jack!

The Monte Carlo came out Awesome

Oh wow! Liking that kit. Great job Chris!!

@hpiguy

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Bryan!

I have been waiting for this! Awesome build as always!

@hpiguy

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dave!

Nice build! I got one as well and am impressed. I am using paint code T Candy apple red from a 67 to 69 Ford mustang . Your colonial red is looking great. It's a great kit and thumbs up to Jr sorvinos

@briancarsen6315

5 жыл бұрын

Jr salvino made in usa!! Buy one!

@hpiguy

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Brother it’s a good thing we aren’t neighbors , you would never get rid of me , lol . You do some excellent work . Keep it up . 👍👍👍

@hpiguy

5 жыл бұрын

LOL, thanks Tim!

I too have this kit. It's awesome with all of the parts in it! Can't wait to get started on mine. Thanks man for the cool video, great music during the paint process!

@hpiguy

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Jeff, glad you liked it.

Beautiful work as always! I have this kit, the Donnie Alison Olds, and two of the Buddy Baker olds. Can’t wait to see your Dale Earnhardt olds build, those decals are the reason I bought two of the Grey Ghosts the day they came out.

@hpiguy

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Logan!

Looks really nice! Can't say I've ever seen one of those before.

@hpiguy

5 жыл бұрын

It's a sweet kit, easy assembly and the decals were love all the way.

Awesome build mate, what a bloody rippa! Excellent video too, cheers 🍻

@hpiguy

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot Dale!

Great video and kit Chris. Looks like another winner! Thanks for sharing....

@hpiguy

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot Mike!

I had fit issues building mine. I guess because I never built a nascar before. But maybe the next one ill follow your steps and make it a better fit. Thanks for all your demonstrations and break downs!

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching the show!

Awesome work, Chris! Love it

@hpiguy

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Buckner!

Another excellent review and build Chris.

@hpiguy

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Ron!

I'm impressed, anyone starting a new model company that produces homegrown, desirable and well detailed subject matter at a competitive price deserves success and our continued patronage. Certainly looks like a decent end result and good to hear the decals go in well. Did I notice a big scratch / dent on the front corner of the hood when it was still in bare plastic...?

@hpiguy

5 жыл бұрын

Just dirt on the plastic from the mold, no dents.

@CycolacFan

5 жыл бұрын

Excellent to hear. Thanks 👍

Great looking model Chris, thanks for the review, the build looks very good!...Bill

@hpiguy

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Bill!

I love it! It reminds me of the old mpc, revell, monogram kits that where made in the good old USA.🇺🇲😎👍there's hardly any toys made in the usa anymore! Happy that this company is doing so.🇺🇲

@hpiguy

5 жыл бұрын

Pick one up and show support!

Awesome build!nice to see something made here in the USA..

@hpiguy

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks man!

Great job Chris, it is a little different than the Cannonball Run car. Lol, looks pretty professional. Build on Brother.

@hpiguy

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks BB!

Awesome build up. I too do mine as I would want them to be. I put a lot more chrome under the hood than most builders do. Just the way I like it. Keep the good work up and I'll be watching.

@hpiguy

5 жыл бұрын

You got it Doug, we should build to please ourselves, no one else. Enjoy!

Awesome build. That car is a winner

@hpiguy

5 жыл бұрын

Sure is!

Another great build, keep 'em coming

@hpiguy

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Nice build love the detail

@hpiguy

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Charles!

Wow, that came out sweet. Keep up the great work and have a great day.

@hpiguy

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot Chopper!

Really dig this kit nice work as always

@hpiguy

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ralph!

I know this is an older build, but it looks beautiful. Also do you remember Mel Tillis and Terry Bradshaw drove this same car in Cannon Ball Run.

Great review Chris!

@hpiguy

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Clay!

Great review... thanks for your time

@hpiguy

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Turned out awesome

@hpiguy

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Kenneth!

What can I say? Another most appreciated and fantastic review. Looking forward to more race car reviews.

@hpiguy

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks man!

Great job. I must say they got the look and stance of the Monte Carlo bang on.....the glory days of Nascar!

@hpiguy

5 жыл бұрын

Yeah it sits nice and low, love that.

have to check 'em out thanx again great job!

@hpiguy

5 жыл бұрын

Pick one up!

Really looks great - thanks much.

@hpiguy

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Great video, really enjoyed this.

@hpiguy

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

I like your models and show.Best regards from germany

@hpiguy

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Thomas!

Gorgeous!!

@hpiguy

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Looks like a very nice kit indeed! And you did a great job on it. Nice to see a new company coming out with new-tooled kits.. maybe they can also do things other than just race cars :)

@hpiguy

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Hisham, we'll see. I think they are also going to do NHRA stuff, which will be fun.

Love your work

@hpiguy

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Richard, I appreciate the support and views!

Great job mate, it will be 3 months before those kits get here so lm going to Hobbyco this morning to preorder all of them . I watch you all the time to see what the kits are like because at the moment the Aussie $ is way down and they are 75 dollars here .

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

Good luck!

Really diggin this one, i love classic nascar. would be neat to see a Darrell Ealtrip rookie season chevy. I recently finished the revell 68 chevelle and mpc monaco, youre channel has given me lots of inspiration. keep it up~

@hpiguy

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot!

yes!! I love it! great thank for this video hpiguys

@hpiguy

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Jelios!

Beautiful work to thumbs up.

@hpiguy

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

That's a beautiful car. Thanks for sharing

@hpiguy

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Charlie!

@bigcharliesmodelgarage296

5 жыл бұрын

@@hpiguy always a pleasure to watch your builds.

I love it! We can’t get Salvinos JR kits in the U.K. without paying high postage rates and import duty. 😢

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

They were just saying they are trying to get UK distributors, maybe it will happen and save you a bit of $$.

I love your builds man. I’d love to see your take on the ‘78 Ford 4x4 Firestone Pickup.

@hpiguy

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks ZaccSquatch!

@devinrussell2372

5 жыл бұрын

@ ZaccSasquach That is AMT's 1978 Ford 4x4 Fire Stone pickup from Round 2 you are referring to.

@zaccsquatch

5 жыл бұрын

Devin Russell yes it is.

Nice Chris! I pre-ordered Bakers #27 Monte from them, still waiting for it but really looking forward to a Nascar kit other then Monogram/A.M.T. Looks like a nice kit from they way yours went together... I've built 100's of Nascar kits in my life so I'm sure I'll get through the instructions okay, Thanks for the great review and build my friend 🏁🏁🏁👍👍👍

@hpiguy

5 жыл бұрын

You will have zero issues with the assembly or directions. They omit a few things like I showed but you'll pick up on it fast. And they've commented that they will work on the directions, that's really responsive.

@MikeCindyWhite

5 жыл бұрын

@@hpiguy Nice!! Good to hear bro! So glad there's a new company in town and they like car racing! That's mostly what I build, I hope they stick around... If they continue to put out good quality like you say they might just be here to stay! 🏁👍👍

Looks good!

@hpiguy

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Peter!

very cool looking kit

@hpiguy

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

I want to say thank you for all the reviews you do. I subbed awhile back and have either purchased or shied away from kits that I have watched you review here. Would love to see this company bring out things like semi's and trailers. Moebius is great. Amt and revell are a hit and miss with them. Also some other muscle cars. Anyway, I love watching your vids. Keep up the beautiful work.

@hpiguy

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Donald. i'm pretty sure Salvino J R is going to be staying in the race vehicle category, but then again, no one but them knows their future plans.

I'd love to see the street stocker kits from the local short tracks

Nice looking kit. I like the prominence of the pads on the roll cage. I thought I saw some large injector pin marks on the bottom of the chassis. That would be my only gripe

@hpiguy

5 жыл бұрын

It's a great kit. Yes, there are pin marks in the chassis, I ignore them but a swipe of putty and sand paper would make those go away fast.

The old NASCARs rocked

@hpiguy

5 жыл бұрын

They do!

Such an awesome model. Back when NASCAR was great. No cookie cutter cars like today. Back when the race cars had a real chrome horn on the front.

@hpiguy

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks, and I agree!

Good job I did the 74monte Carlo

so new kit company thats cool looks great may need to look em up and see what they have

@hpiguy

5 жыл бұрын

Check out all their kits on Modelroundup.com, they also have custom decals to make just about any driver that used these cars.

kooool , thanx....NASCAR was superkool @ that point in history..Really neat one Robert

@RJDCR

5 жыл бұрын

neat kit , Wow...perfect

@hpiguy

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, I agree, my favorite era of NASCAR was 70s and 80s, early 90s.

I have seen a couple of the Salvino's Olds kits built, including on the cover of Scale Auto magazine, and one thing always stands out to me on that car - the rear wheel openings are too low and don't show enough of the tire. That's important, since the big slicks are such a prominent feature on NASCAR cars, and the solution is simple - radius the rear wheel wells a bit to show more tire. Would make a big difference.

Love your videos - your builds are all so very clean and detailed. Was wanting to do this kit to build Darrell Waltrip's 78 Gatorade Monte Carlo "Bertha" - would you happen to have any specs as far chassis, engine & interior details especially paint? Again thank you sharing your expertise!

amazing . do u have any recomendations on wher or if this salvino's jr or model round up has indy cars from early 70's to about 1985 model kits

Aktshually....... Fuggin awesome mate, love it !!

@hpiguy

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Gary!

Very nice work on a beautiful model. I'm just like you: NASCAR .. don't know a lot about them but love them, did one NASCAR model from Monogram and planning to do more.

@hpiguy

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Right, we don't have to be a perfect expert to enjoy all kinds of model kits. Some people (who lack the fun factor in their lives) forget that and think you need to be a walking encyclopedia just to build a model and like it.

A road version would be great

dude i’m a nascar fan that’s badass 👍👍👍

@hpiguy

5 жыл бұрын

I agree Richard! Stay tuned for more Salvino kits for sure.

Did you ever build the other 2 kits?? Was excited to see you throw your own touch on that oldsmobile.

Looks like a great kit! I was afraid they were monogram repops. Maybe I'll get to use my Levi Garrett and Wrangler decals after all at some point!

What clear coat do you use

Another hit out of the park, Chris! These Salvinos reissues are just awesome and it is great to see these classic kits available again. Also great to see that they brought out the '79 Olds as well so now we can model the pool scene from Cannonball Run! Also, what did you use to paint the window trim and did you have to do much masking?

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

I use a black sharpie for black trim and silver sharpie for silver trim most times. I didn't need to mask the body, per the decal sheet.

i have a few of these cars great kits too

@hpiguy

5 жыл бұрын

Yes they are!

Bellísimo

@hpiguy

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Recently found your channel, and so glad I did! Couple questions, how do you find time to pump out so many builds? How do you get your paint so glossy? Do you use Futures floor gloss? Keep up the great work!!

@hpiguy

5 жыл бұрын

H1 Tony! Thanks for watching! I work fast and try to get as many done as I can for review. I can have a kit assembled and in the paint booth usually in one afternoon. I have a full video on how I paint using spray cans and Future, it's here: kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZaSL1MRqkdDfgbg.html

@tonyd9541

5 жыл бұрын

I'll check it out. Thank you

She Shor is Purrrtyy, Another Excellent job Brother, God Bless All

@hpiguy

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Gary!

Just curious what do you use the Finish floor stuff for?

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

Clear coat, and to protect clear parts.

Yep. Gonna have to get me one...

@hpiguy

5 жыл бұрын

Or three!

@JDsHouseofHobbies

5 жыл бұрын

@@hpiguy That would be a sweet diorama! Three or four cars on the banking of Daytona!

I can't understand how you're always so positive about every kit you build. I got an MPC Dukes of Hazzard General Lee and it's so bad I don't think I can build it. Everywhere I look there are giant gaps between parts. Shame too, it's my 3rd model car and I haven't managed to finish a single one because of various reasons. Maybe I will give a fourth one a try or just keep to building tanks. You did do a pretty great job on this one though, kudos. Also I'm not slagging on this new manufacturer, this kit looks dope.

@hpiguy

5 жыл бұрын

I do this for a hobby. If It bummed me out or made me angry all the time I wouldn't enjoy it anymore. Pick some newer easier kits, get those done and then go back to the ones that give you issues. Take your time, there is no rush.

Love it! Definitely not a '78 though. Maybe he drove it in '78; the '77 was the last year of the baroque styling on the body. The headlights are '75 or prior. If the other nose had two lights, one on top the other, on each side, that would be the '76/'77 headlights. I loved my '77!

@hpiguy

5 жыл бұрын

It's his final victory car driven in 1979, not a 1979 model car.

Wow your builds look amazing ! I was wondering if sometime you sell them or if you take orders to get sone built for clients ? I’m really interested. Thanks!

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot! And thanks for spending some time on the channel! I don't do commission builds but I'm flattered you'd ask!

Sweet

@hpiguy

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Just bought this kit, and was wondering what you used to degrease your parts?

@hpiguy

5 жыл бұрын

A scrub with Simple Green does the trick.

Nice

Hi there. Was wondering if you can apply future finish as a clear coat over decals. I know you probably airbrush but I've heard you can use this as a clear coat. Note I don't have any decal set or Sol on them. Thanks. Love your videos

@hpiguy

5 жыл бұрын

Yes, Future is safe over dried decals, safe under decals before applying and safe over almost every kind of paint as long as the paint is dry. It will also help old decals settle down and stick nicely if they are peeling up. I brush Future on.

@danielmiller4492

5 жыл бұрын

@@hpiguy thank you kind sir. I will be brushing it on as I do not have a airbrush. Any other tips are appreciated. Love what you do. Loved that Massey furgeson you did recently. Turned out terrific. Looks as just rolled into farm from field. Truly talented sir

I also found a Grand National Malibu Laguna, which is similar (Chevelle I think). It was in Cannonball Run when it was jumped into a pool.

@hpiguy

5 жыл бұрын

Cool!

Just a suggestion. I have watched many plastic model unboxings and reviews. Many of these guys have no clue what causes flash, ejector pin marks, sinks etc. lots of people talk about these and do not know what causes them. You could do a video on this.

Yes! Finally another kit manufacturer that does not have it's kits manufactured in China!.It is about time America leveled the playing field.For almost 30 years,Asia has had a monopoly on the manufacturing of plastic model kits.

@hpiguy

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Devin!

maybe those bumpers are diecast zinc, chrome plated. As usual, nice looking build. Those whiners by the way, in the model aircraft community are called rivet counters

@hpiguy

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! Yeah, everyone calls them rivet counters, but I like saying whiner and complainers because rivet counter just sounds way too nice.

It's a nice car great paint job and decal placement however I'm not a Nascar fan so I'm wondering do they make other cars for me to Sweet Spot is 1955 to 1971

@hpiguy

5 жыл бұрын

Currently it's all race oriented cars, but the future could hold anything. I hear NHRA cars are coming up as well.

Did you get beer? Pp plenty!

@johnhigginbotham1824

4 жыл бұрын

Cannon Ball Run! Lol! Love it!