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Richard Lee Petty (born July 2, 1937), nicknamed "The King," is an American former stock car racing driver who raced from 1958 to 1992 in the former NASCAR Grand National and Winston Cup Series (now called the NASCAR Cup Series), most notably driving the No. 43 Plymouth/Pontiac for Petty Enterprises. He was the first driver to win the Cup Series championship seven times (a record now tied with Dale Earnhardt and Jimmie Johnson),[1] while also winning a record 200 races during his career,[1] including the Daytona 500 a record seven times, and a record 27 races[1] (10 of them consecutively) in the 1967 season alone.[2] Statistically, he is the most accomplished driver in the history of the sport, and is one of the most respected figures in motorsports as a whole. Petty remains very active in the sport as both a NASCAR team owner (Richard Petty Motorsports) in the Cup Series, and owner of Petty's Garage (car restoration and modification shop) in Level Cross, North Carolina.
During his 5 decade career, Petty collected a record number of poles (127) and over 700 Top 10 finishes in his record 1,184 starts, including 513 consecutive starts from 1971 to 1989. Petty was the only driver to ever win in his 500th race start, until Matt Kenseth joined him in 2013. He was inducted into the inaugural class of the NASCAR Hall of Fame in 2010.[3] Petty is a second-generation driver. His father, Lee Petty, won the first Daytona 500 in 1959 and was also a three-time NASCAR champion.
His son Kyle was also a NASCAR driver. His grandson, Adam (Kyle's son), was killed in a practice crash at New Hampshire Motor Speedway on May 12, 2000, five weeks after Lee's death. Adam's brother Austin works on day-to-day operations of the Victory Junction Gang Camp, a Hole in the Wall Gang Camp established by the Pettys after Adam's death. Petty married Lynda Owens in 1958. She died on March 25, 2014 at her home in Level Cross, North Carolina at age 72, after a long battle with cancer.[4][5] They had four children-Kyle Petty, Sharon Petty-Farlow, Lisa Petty-Luck, and Rebecca Petty-Moffit.[6] The family resides in Petty's home town of Level Cross, North Carolina and operates Richard Petty Motorsports.
The Richard Petty Museum was formerly in nearby Randleman, North Carolina but moved back to its original location in March 2014. He has also made an appearance in Cars as Strip Weathers, a character partially based on himself, where in the movie, the character is looking forward to winning his last race before retirement.
The 1971-74 Charger based cars were campaigned in NASCAR, with Buddy Baker, Bobby Isaac, Dave Marcis, and Richard Petty scoring several wins. Richard Petty won 35 races with this body style between 1972 and 1977 as NASCAR allowed the Chargers to run a few years longer than normal, as Chrysler did not have anything else to replace it. A 1974 bodied Charger driven by Neil Bonnett scored Dodge's last NASCAR victory (until 2001) at the December 1977 Los Angeles Times 500. Richard Petty has proclaimed this body style as his favorite car that he ran during his career because it was balanced.
For the 1973 model year, Chargers received new sheet metal (though at first glance only the rear roof "C-Pillars" looked different) and were in fact longer, wider, and slightly taller than the 1971-72 cars. Also new were vertically slatted taillights and new grilles. Hidden headlights were dropped, even as an option. The 318 was still standard, with the 340 (available only on the Rallye), 360 (2-barrel only), 400 (low power 2-barrel/single exhaust and high performance 4-barrel/dual exhaust) and 440 remaining as options. The SE models had a new roof treatment that had a "triple opera window" surrounded by a canopy-style vinyl roof. All other models had a new quarter window treatment, discontinuing its AMC Gremlin-style window in favor of a more conventional design. Total sales this year were around 108,000 units, the highest ever for the 1971-74 Charger generation, though more than 60 percent of the cars had the non-high performance engines. The 1973 Chargers, and all Chrysler products, were equipped with 5 mph bumpers, front and rear.

[@lazer51]

I saw that car win the Daytona 500 in 73. Was in Campbell grandstand on the fence. It was a my first auto race I ever attended. Think I need to build this.

[@r.a.monigold9789]

If Richard ever got wind of this - he'd be smiling'.

[@alensley1368]

He knows.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks for coming along for the fun!

[@joe6096]

Petty Enterprises obviously had to sign off on the rights for JR Salvinos to make the kit. So someone in his company saw at least the prototype of the model kit before signing off. Whether or not Richard himself saw it may be in question, but this might be something a bit personal for him so I'd like to think he did.

[@alensley1368]

@@joe6096 Salvino JR has a license from Richard Petty Motorsports. This is the seventh Petty car Salvino has produced in the last few years. They have the 79 Olds., 80 Monte Carlo, 81 Buick, 83 Pontiac, 86 Pontiac 2+2, 94 Pontiac and the Charger with plans to do more in the future. salvinosjrmodels.com/ Great kits.

[@cuda426hemi]

My bro was a Chef for Salvino at his Corona restaurant - Richard used to stop in whenever the team was at Fontana - I have the King's signed lid and other gack from Salvino's. So they know each other. Gentleman, all. 🚙

[@jamestauschek5424]

My favorite stockcar driver growing up. Always loved watching Richard Petty and Buddy Baker dueling it out on the track in their Chargers. Awesome build there, Chris!

[@hpiguy]

Mine too!

[@tygrkhat4087]

This is the third or fourth Petty build I've seen. Keep it up and you'll have King Richard's full fleet. As far as the big decals go, the more you do, the better you get. Great stuff Chris.

[@michaelhall736]

And I never get tired of them. I hardly see any model building channels that do NASCAR stuff so that's what I really like about Chris. The first video of his I saw was him building Donnie Allison's 1979 car.

[@hpiguy]

That's the plan!

[@briancarsen6315]

I LOVE your build! I have 6 of these kits and I unboxed a few. I am ABSOLUTELY BLOWN AWAY by the way this kit test fits together. The fit of the glass is just superb. I give kit 11 out of 10 stars. It is a must have for fans of the 70s cars!

[@hpiguy]

Thanks man!

[@boomer8393]

Excellent tutorial - humble, honest and incredibly talented.

[@maryfiltz800]

I like the race cars, fun to see them when they are finished.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks for coming along for the fun!

[@dennisgary4494]

Love the car decals look good to me. Easier than painting

[@hpiguy]

Right on!

[@krugmeister7301]

LOOKS AMAZING AND Got to Get that KIT.!!

[@sfsjkid]

As for the pieces you couldn't identify, those are actually head rests that Petty used in some cars. If you stare at the hexagon in the right orientation, after a time, you'll begin to see Richard Petty's initials (with a stylized "R"). Thought that was a super neat touch! I'm a little late to the show, but found your video very helpful for my Petty Charger build! Agree that the decals are the way to go, saves a lot of time and headaches. Just wanted to mention that if you ever go back to retouch, in my experience, Tamiya fluorescent red is a bit dark and MCW's neon vermillion is almost a perfect match, though it does require a clearcoat. Finally, I went from zero builds the last few years, (I was mainly collecting), to at least ten this year, all due mostly to your videos. They helped me stop worrying about mistakes and just go out and do it "my way"! Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!111

[@devinrussell2372]

When it comes to art;the art world in general, there are no mistakes. Like the late Bob Ross always used to say: "There are no mistakes,just happy little accidents".

[@hpiguy]

Thanks man!

[@shanew.williams]

There is a saying, something like..."You're always your own worst critic." In any case, Your STP Dodge looks great, imo. You putting it out there because you're happy with it....i can respect that.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks!

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Oh it's the King 👑 Gonna be a GREAT selling kit!!!!! 🏁🏁🏁

[@hpiguy]

I'm sure it will be!

[@aldo-228]

Gorgeous!

[@hpiguy]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@bobpratt8224]

Peace sign ..headrest...goes on cage..nice kit!!

[@hpiguy]

Thanks for coming along for the fun!

[@markfergerson2145]

It's not just you and those big deckles, they always gave me fits too. :>) Them notwithstanding that's a great build. The interiors on those cars are always so spare but you picked out every detail beautifully. Clearly a labor of love.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks again!

[@MegaKLOWNIE]

a classic in the racing history.good old 43 nice job chris r p would love it.

[@hpiguy]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@user-mm3cm6fi5e]

Looks amazing and yes we're not prefect awesome job

[@thebrinx9632]

Great build..I do like the early 70's cars especially the Richard Petty Stockers. You really made those HUGE decals work...very nicely done!

[@gunnarbiker]

I grew up right down the road from Richard Petty. Great guy! Really tall!

[@hpiguy]

Awesome!

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Very cool Erik!

[@Jake-yx7ct]

You sir have a very steady hand when detailing. Very impressive. Thanks for saying mistakes will happen, just learn and go back and have fun building.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks, will do!

[@PontiacBanker]

Great review of a great model. I need to get back to finishing mine. I got going right away when I got mine, but I’ve had a few delays. Folks who want this kit better get them before they are all gone. This will be a quick sell out.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks for coming along for the fun!

[@brianhamilton9392]

i can remember buying and building this one as a kid at the local co-op general store. I think i paid 8 or 9$ for the kit back then.

[@RoadRunnergarage8570]

My favorite all time NASCAR driver... You really did King Richard proud on this one!.. I read somewhere that the 73 Charger was one of his favorite race cars he raced..

[@hpiguy]

Thank you!

[@legendarytater8225]

i was hoping this was the 1/16 scale car, i would very much like to see you build that one but this was the next best thing

[@chada75]

It's worth every cent! Crazy detail.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks for coming along for the fun!

[@marksimkiw923]

Always liked Richard and this kit is great

[@hpiguy]

It is!

[@chrishardy597]

Great build! I am building one right now as well. I also have ordered the vermilion so.... we’ll see how that goes on this end. Always love watching you build up something I have to find out what I gotta watch out for with mine. Thanks again!

[@hpiguy]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@briancarsen6315]

I hear tell the secret to them vermillion decals is HOT water. I've seen other guys use them and they look incredible!

[@chrishardy597]

@@briancarsen6315 thanks for the tip

[@sgtscot658]

Wow, made in the USA, I might get back into building kits if its made in the USA.

[@jimrogers7841]

SJRM kits are produced in San Bernardino, CA, and designed in a little barn in Waco TX, welcome back to the hobby Scott!

[@strivingx67]

Man I want this on my shelf! LOL. Saw RP race many times at Ontario and Riverside in Cali. Great job man!!!

[@jrstudioboss]

great review my friend, thank you!

[@hpiguy]

Glad you liked it!

[@duanebennett2961]

I don’t think I could do the bigger vermilion decals either, great build my friend!!

[@hpiguy]

Thanks for coming along for the fun!

[@TI4438]

Best looking Petty kit yet!

[@hpiguy]

Thanks for coming along for the fun!

[@jeremiahwasabullfrog957]

Okay, gotta buy and build it now!

[@tonyd9541]

Thank you Chris for sharing this build with us. It turned out great. Those large decals intimidate me, but I cant figure a way to mask the body properly with all those curves and angles so that it all lines up for the pinstripes?🤔

[@hpiguy]

Yup, the pinstripes are why I wanted to try the decals for the red this time.

[@stealthbomber2126]

With a more accurate floor pan this would have been a truly great kit ,but it is a good kit as it is and the body is great and the stance on yours is fantastic. Great job and can't wait to get ahold of a couple of those myself.

[@hpiguy]

Right on!

[@notenoughmemes1847]

Great build, really wish one of the model companies these days would give us a stock version of those late third gen Chargers because man are the old kits getting expensive on Ebay. Keep up the great work as always.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks!

[@MrPappysCobra]

Awesome job!

[@hpiguy]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@bbigjohnson069]

I think the MPC kit was the same year. The new one looks like better quality. All I know is I had one helluva time getting one. It took my hobby shop a couple months. They'd say it will be there 3x and it didn't come in 3x. It was already molded in Petty Blue I bought a can of the florescent red or orange whatever and taped off the body and hood. I was going with the current '76 paint scheme. I didn't use any primer and went on a little too heavy and it looked bad. I tried to sand it and messed up something. Luckily there was another kit might have been his Roadrunner but the body was the same and molded in blue also. I got it right the 2nd time and it looked good. In person it looks more orange than red. I think it has something to do with the film used but it's weird how it looks to the naked eye and then on tv or on photos. Like it's two totally different colors. When Ricky Rudd drove the #10 Tide Chevrolet, the front of the car was bright ass orange but on tv it looked much flatter. But Petty's car really stood out. I could easily spot it in turn 9 at Riverside when I was in turn 5 over a mile away!

[@jeremystrickland7826]

Love these kits another awesome build Chris love your channel sir thank you for all the great videos!

[@hpiguy]

Glad you like them!

[@panzerpete4389]

Beautiful model big thumb’s up to JR. can’t wait to get mine.👍

[@hpiguy]

Thanks 👍

[@rickdee67]

Was the hood too wide? Fun kit! I’m so glad to see Salvinos in business and really looking forward to the gen 6 and 7 kits!

[@RimsModels]

excellent video my friend love the decals really bought it to life top job thanks for sharing

[@hpiguy]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@rayruggiero5986]

looks great

[@hpiguy]

Thanks!

[@1976Cordoba]

Yours turned out awesome but I'm nervous about using the decals for mine. I might shoot the red.

[@hpiguy]

I would def shoot the red next time. The optional vermillion decals are awesome if you have a half day to work them down nicely but I move way too fast and mucked them up. Def my fault and not the decals.

[@johnm.5848]

Sweet build and made in the USA to boot. :-)

[@hpiguy]

Sure is, made in the USA!

[@thomasbrown7420]

Nice build my man! That’s a sweet kit. Just ordered one myself. Thanks for the enjoyable vids

[@hpiguy]

Thanks!

[@charlescolbert8374]

OUTSTANDING Chris, as always!

[@hpiguy]

Thanks again!

[@f62darkstar]

im working on a 1/16th scale Charger....VERY detailed

[@jzghostrider66]

Very nice work Buddy. You should really try an airbrush it will take your work to a whole new level. Check out the Iwata Eclipse series perfect fo this kind of work. You can still use Lacquer based paints if you like or go the acrylic route as well. NICE work man NICE WORK

[@raphaelhernandez4088]

Your mistakes are better than my builds love this car nice build!!

[@hpiguy]

I appreciate that!

[@garystarke8303]

Chris, Thank you! I'm fairly new to your channel and have been binging it over the last few months of pandemic. Love your work and review commentary. People should just enjoy the hobby, good advise. One very important quest you may have answered a million times but I have to ask, where on earth to you put all these completed models? Do you live in a warehouse? LOL. Thanks again for the great entertainment and education.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks for coming along! I store most of the models, I give a lot away and some the companies want back for their own displays. If I displayed even half of them I'd for sure need that warehouse. :) Glad you like the FUN theme, that's what I think a hobby should be. :)

[@michaelhall736]

I would love if Salvinos did that awesome Smokey Yunick black and gold #13 car.

[@hpiguy]

That's sharp!

[@rogernichols8150]

Great job 👏 👍 👌 we all make a mistake now and then looks great tho 👌

[@hpiguy]

Yeah thanks!

[@ricksheldon8074]

very nice like all your nascar builds

[@hpiguy]

Thanks!

[@Merylstreep1949]

That Charger came out crazy good 👍😳👌

[@hpiguy]

Thanks for coming along for the fun!

[@charlescolbert8374]

The peace sign shaped item goes behind the driver seat!

[@hpiguy]

Got it!

[@neilreddick3062]

Another great build! I know showing the paint cans saves you editing time, but would you consider listing the spray paints used? You showing the cans and the colors during the paint process was a feature I find myself missing. TY!

[@Cimmerian415]

I agree, I liked it better when Chris would list the paint being used AS he was painting. Thank you

[@hpiguy]

It's a work in progress the way I do videos. Some I do, some I don't list them. Thanks for your input I'll take it under advisement! :)

[@Cimmerian415]

@@hpiguy absolutely I understand Chris I don't mean to be critical. You are a professional. I subscribe to your channel I watch your videos all the time and the techniques and methods that you use in model building have been invaluable in my progress as a ( novice )modeler myself. And your demeanor and enthusiasm when you're doing models comes through in your videos. Thanks again. 👍

[@hpiguy]

@@Cimmerian415 Yup, that's the stuff I want to hear, if it's easier to show it one way, or the other, or both. :)

[@trainrunnersantafe1]

I might try to apply the large decals underwater to reduce the friction .

[@hpiguy]

Interesting, let me know how that goes, or if it washes off all the adhesive on the decal.

[@hensleyshobbies-doug7761]

Absolutely BA buddy! I love it! 👍👍🤘✌🏻

[@hpiguy]

Awesome thank you!

[@hensleyshobbies-doug7761]

@@hpiguy - yeah man you’re mighty welcomed bud!

[@toddcrabtree1754]

Glad you built this one Chris because I was born in 1973. Does this kit come with the Vermilion decals or do you have to order them separately ?

[@hpiguy]

They are separate, I made sure to say that a few times but it's easy to miss it.

[@brflechs]

How bright are those decals......that STP red always so hard and can look very different depending on lighting. The decals seem bright on salvinos site and would seem like good option. Great job and informative

[@hpiguy]

Thanks a lot!

[@rwaudby8724]

I think it looks great.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks!

[@steveproctor1748]

They are obsessed with Richard Petty.

[@hpiguy]

The owner of Salvino's, his father was an executive at STP during the Petty years and the entire Salvino family was extremely close to the Petty family. It's a deep personal connection between them so they like to do all the Petty cars.

[@electricamish]

while your hand painting all I hear is "Cruel Summer " Acoustic Version

[@hpiguy]

Yeah!

[@garyparker2969]

TOTALLY AWESOME DUDE !!!! GOD BLESS ALL.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks a bunch!

[@garyparker2969]

You're Welcome

[@reynaldorosales9136]

They need to make leroy from Cleetus mcfarland

[@Graphixman]

That’s pretty cool. Do you plan on doing the AMT 1969 Dodge Charger Daytona? The one in the neat metal box.

[@pizzamanmodels9989]

Beautiful build. So we finally realize that you are as human as the rest of us can’t get certain decals right what a shame. You teach me more in 1 video than all the people I have spoken to about models in the past. Don’t sweat the small stuff, and it’s all small stuff. Stay safe sir

[@hpiguy]

Thank you so much!

[@_that_loudass_powerstroke2656]

Imagine standing next to it when they do a flyby doing 200 all that power

[@goomer2127]

Will those vermillion decals work for the 1976 petty charger,,,nice build once again

[@hpiguy]

Thanks, if the 76 has the same scheme they may work.

[@charlesmcclure5994]

Looks good Chris but are they going to come out with a petty superbird I certainly hope so I think that would almost complete your NASCAR collection

[@hpiguy]

I have no inside info but we can always hope some day.

[@jimrogers7841]

Yes Charles, some time next year

[@mikehynes6632]

Looks great! Is the hood not fitting right?

[@hpiguy]

In the final pics you can see it fits fine. I just didn't drop it down all the way for the turntable...

[@larryblondin6351]

Looks like the AMT chassis,

[@2002p51]

It's a knockoff of the old inaccurate MPC chassis from the '70's.

[@13Dixiefried]

Honestly, if you didn't say there were mistakes with the decals because user error. I wouldn't have noticed it lol. Nice build!

[@hpiguy]

Oh people will notice, just wait. If there is one thing peeps on the internet love to do it's point out others mistakes and they are a comin'. Because we know 'THEY' never make mistakes, ever. Thanks for the nice words dude!

[@NicksCollectableCreations]

I wonder why they didn't just print everything onto the large red decals in the first place. I guess for those who want to paint the red instead? IDK but that's my only "I wish" niggle with this. Looks nice!

[@hpiguy]

Yes, for those who want to paint the red. As stated, the red decals are an option, not in the kit.

[@lukasgarage956]

Nice build .......are there any new generation ( Camaro, Mustang ) NASCAR car kits?

[@hpiguy]

As far as I know, no, but there may be some garage guys making them.

[@jimrogers7841]

SJRM will have a gen 6 Camarillo by fall and a 7 by Daytona ‘22

[@f62darkstar]

i am working on this kit right now.....did you attach the headers from the bottom after you dropped the engine in?

[@hpiguy]

Yes, just like I say I do. Always from the bottom Very tight but they will wiggle in.

[@f62darkstar]

@@hpiguy thanks...I thought I remembered you saying that in a different video..it looks almost impossible to get the engine in with the headers attached...I know it was on the big 1/16th scale anyway

[@bbigjohnson069]

@@hpiguy Just like in the real world IF you don't have the engine out.

[@bobbylowry1903]

I tbink petty car is great. Im having a goof gettig lite glue on. . My window . any. Clue on how to get glue off. Clear plastic wi dows. Im a huge fan so any suggestions will help. Thank you & keep up great work. I love the tyrone malone builds. Why cant i get a model roundup book to order from ? Thanks for all the video on painting. Pleaseve mail me anything helpful .

[@hpiguy]

Glue is near impossible to get off glass without buffing and polishing and that only works sometimes. Hence why I use Mod Podge as I show in many videos and speak about, it simply wipes off easily before it dries. Almost no one prints paper catalogs anymore, simply too expensive and products change all the time so they'd have to reprint and re-mail them monthly. Their website is open 24-7. Modelroundup.com

[@bofa83]

why do you sand the tires? and what are the decals that come in the box?

[@southern_angel]

Nice Nascar build looks fantastic

[@hpiguy]

Glad you like it!

[@davidbettis6664]

your spay booth looks pretty mucked up...does it have a fan pulling the fumes? How do you vent it and are you worried about fumes causing an explosion? I'm trying to figure out a booth for my modeling. Any info would be appreciated.

[@hpiguy]

It's used to catch overspray with the fan and filter. I don't worry on fumes as I wear a fume respirator. I just need it to catch all the overspray paint.

[@crashandcynder]

i would buy this but the two piece chassis is just not stable enough for me.

[@hpiguy]

Once it's glued properly you can't budge it without a saw.

[@EpicConspiracy]

How long do you normally let decals sit in water on average?

[@hpiguy]

Every decal is different. At least 10 seconds in warm water, some take up to a minute. Powerslides brand release very quickly.

[@chriscarpenter2676]

How do you get the paint to stick to the chrome mine always is super delicate and just falls off

[@gabordubniczki1936]

1. Clean it with soapy water 2. Use black Rustoleum primer, it will stick even on moist surfaces no problem 3. If nothing else works use bleach or oven degreaser to strip the chrome off

[@hpiguy]

A shot of black primer will usually hold quite well for model purposes. You can always strip it with Super Clean or any of the other common chemicals like bleach, etc.

[@bofa83]

I just started this kit and I’m noticing the part numbers in the instructions don’t match the numbers on the trees, or whatever they are called. And a lot of duplicate parts.

[@davidhinkson8856]

These NASCAR racers always come out so beautifully!

[@hpiguy]

Thanks for coming along for the fun!

[@dannylugo1428]

Will the future floor shine work on a custom Diecast 1/24

[@hpiguy]

It should

[@davidhall8086]

Did you order the orange side decals separate?

[@hpiguy]

Salvinos sent them to try out. They sell them direct.

[@SpeedKing49]

Great looking Charger, very well done!

[@hpiguy]

Glad you like it!

[@ericrobson7187]

Where do you find the vermillion decals

[@LagoAZ]

The Salvinos jr models website

[@hpiguy]

Order direct from Salvinos for those. :)

[@ericrobson7187]

@@hpiguy just did an hour ago. Keep up the awesome videos

[@michaelcooke2559]

Nice build of a great kit. Keep them coming.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks, will do!

[@jeremiahwasabullfrog957]

Does anyone know how long the silver Sharpie ink lasts?

[@hpiguy]

Dozens of models per marker.

[@jeremiahwasabullfrog957]

@@hpiguy Hey thanks Hpiguys, I should have been more clear. I meant how long does it last time wise? Does it fade under UV or over time? Keep up the awesome vids!

[@yeetymcflyiv3387]

How come they can never make the stp red without it looking orange

[@hpiguy]

Because it's a fluorescent color and it looks different in pics depending on the lighting and camera used.

[@MrCocg1]

What do you "do" with your cars when you are done with them?

[@hpiguy]

Store most of them.

[@dougfisher1885]

Can someone tell me if the red decals come with this kit without joining the club

[@hpiguy]

You can buy the decals direct from Salvinos website.

[@dougfisher1885]

@@hpiguy thank you really like your channel

[@rickschwartz2447]

would it be for sale ?

[@hpiguy]

Yes, you can use the link in the description to get it from modelroundup.com

[@ericdelgado3395]

Just one question I hear you say decals correctly then you say Deckalls Why is that ??

[@hpiguy]

Overseas they say it differently, so I sometimes say it as deckullz, like they do for fun because it sounds cool to me.

[@ericdelgado3395]

If you think rivet counters are bad in scale modelling try Model railroading lol any scale !! I enjoy your videos and I knew the Brits and others across the pond call it decakulz but even if I was over there I'd ask where is your restroom Not "Where is your Loo?" Lol but I appreciate you appealing to a wider audience !! Now that I know you aren't confused my mind is set at ease lol !! Still hope for our hobby YET!!!

[@davidhall8086]

They say it that way in Canada eh..

[@crashdive100]

Hi Chris! I think you're being way too hard on yourself over the decals. Those things are MASSIVE and quite honestly I think the build is extremely attractive. Unless your viewers made an old AMT Romulan Warbird with that giant eagle/hawk decal on the underside, these have to be the biggest one-piece decals I've ever seen. If ya made this again, you'd know what you were up against, so this was a great pathfinder build for anyone who wants to work on this armed with your information. Cheers!

[@hpiguy]

Fair enough! Thanks for coming along for the fun!