Lyle Willits Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 (edited) Lloyd doesn't usually restore muscle cars, but he just couldn't resist doing this one. American mags with MOTION center caps, correct side pipes from a Revell '70 Chevelle, resin L88 hood and , of course, a 427 under the hood. Paint is Krylon dark red which approximates garnet red. Edited August 21, 2008 by Lyle Willits Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Can Am Garage Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 Sweet! A modeler after my own heart, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy Kern Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 Love that color, especially on Novas & Camaros. You got the period look of it exactly. Another well detailed beautiful build there Lyle! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 Wow!!! Underhood detailing is fantastic! The side pipe covers are great too. Are they PE, or did you do a wash on them? Either way, they look amazing... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lyle Willits Posted August 20, 2008 Author Share Posted August 20, 2008 (edited) Wow!!! Underhood detailing is fantastic! The side pipe covers are great too. Are they PE, or did you do a wash on them? Either way, they look amazing... They are just painted plastic after I scribed the grooves a little deeper. Edited August 21, 2008 by Lyle Willits Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 Excellent work all around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randx0 Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 Nice Nova . great engine bay,I applaude your trailblazing spirit. I don't have the skills to pull off what you have so I'm going to wait until there is a photo etch set for this kit and maybe a second building version .keep up the good work,cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lyle Willits Posted August 21, 2008 Author Share Posted August 21, 2008 I'm going to wait until there is a photo etch set for this kit and maybe a second building version . Model Car Garage has photoetch for the 68/69 Nova and for the 70-72 Nova. They were done about 3-4 years ago for the AMT kits, but they fit just fine on the new Revell kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
novadose71 Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 Turned out great Lyle. Those sidepipes do look good, maybe I'll have to try scribing mine a little deeper. I'll race ya when mine's done................ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stump Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 Sssssmokin'....... Dang, that looks the part Lyle....fantastic work mate. The sidepipes do suit it very well... Hey, any chance of a good view of your traction bars...? I like what you've done there, adding extra U-bolt detail....nice touch.. cheers mate Greg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Peterson Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 That's just gorgeous. I knew the new Nova wouldn't sit around long before you went to town on it. Outstanding! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikelo Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 Very nice! I have aways liked those hoods. Great details. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruz Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 Very cool Lyle, hope to make this my next project!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miatamadman Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 Nice job Lyle. Love the side pipes. Now I just need to finish mine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonioseven Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 Suh-weet!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lyle Willits Posted August 21, 2008 Author Share Posted August 21, 2008 Sssssmokin'....... Dang, that looks the part Lyle....fantastic work mate. The sidepipes do suit it very well... Hey, any chance of a good view of your traction bars...? I like what you've done there, adding extra U-bolt detail....nice touch.. cheers mate Greg Basically, I copied these from a real car. I just used thin siver wire, bent to shape and cut small pieces of wire insulation for the nuts and painted them silver. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stump Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 Thanks Lyle. That is such a neat idea..very easy and it just adds so much more detail....great work. It's the small things like this that make it a scale replica...not just a model.... I really love the engine detail too, that looks spot on to me. I think one of mine will be a BM car for sure.... Thanks again mate. Greg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raul_Perez Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 Very nice work, Lyle!! All of the details look very well proportioned and placed. Yes, I'm surprised to see you build someting this "current"! Keep up the GREAT work!! Later, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Kren Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 Wow Great job lyle! Now if i can only get off my but and finish mine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E St. Kruiser50 Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 (edited) Hey Lyle Glad I checked this out. It's beautiful. Love all the great detail work and the finish on the paint. I'm a detail and finish guy, and you nailed it dead on - Thumbs up man Edited August 25, 2008 by Treehugger Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadRidesByDan Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 Ive said it once in the TMH and Ill say it here again Lyle......that is an outstanding nova very well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karl Sheffer Posted August 27, 2008 Share Posted August 27, 2008 Great build there Lyle! Per usual, it is all of your little details that set this off! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LOBBS Posted August 27, 2008 Share Posted August 27, 2008 Gorgeous build, Lyle. Everything about her is just on target. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Lynch Posted August 27, 2008 Share Posted August 27, 2008 (edited) Very nice Nova Lyle! Very realistic, i remember this kind of mucle machine the was seen on the street during the 70's. Very nice! Bravo mon ami! Daniel Edited August 27, 2008 by Daniel Lynch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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