tjones87 Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 I decided to go a different route with this build. I always seem to go with darker paint jobs, but decided to go witht the white on red for this Nova...I tried finding pics of actual cars in this colour combo, and not many out there. First thing I did was swap out the small block for the big block from the 67 Chevell ProStreet kit. It fit perfectly in the engine bay, with no modification, other than replacing engine mounts. You always see these cars built al out hot rod or bone stock..hardly ever any built in between. I combined the stock and drag parts and this is what the outcome is. You can catch up on the build at this link -- http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=68230 More pics at this link -- http://s903.photobucket.com/albums/ac235/buysaletrade87/model%20misc/1969%20Nova%20SS/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dyno Davo Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 Cool build, borders on looking like a sleeper, well done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 Nice!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 Nice to see one in white, nice build... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erik Smith Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 Cool. I like the white. You don't see many white models - even though its probably one I the most common 1:1 paint colors ( I have two). Nice model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjones87 Posted January 8, 2013 Author Share Posted January 8, 2013 Cool build, borders on looking like a sleeper, well done Thats kind of the look I was going for.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjones87 Posted January 8, 2013 Author Share Posted January 8, 2013 I wanted to use the stock hood, but during mock up it hit the breather. After final assembly I just thought I would see how it fit...and it sits down perfect, I guess I trimmed more off the chassis than I thought. I was going to go ahead and use the stock hood, but I had already glued the hood edge trim to the cowl hood. I think I will find another trim piece and swap hoods for an even better sleeper look. Here is a pic of it wit the flat hood on...let me know what you guys think....thanks for the comments Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1fine89 Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 build looks great. can I ask what paint you used for the red interior? looks like a matte red which looks perfect IMO Cheers, M!ke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbowser Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 Nice model. Definitley wouldn't want to choose off on the street! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagercr Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 Very nice build! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 Looks good to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High octane Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 Nice job on that "bowtie." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjones87 Posted January 9, 2013 Author Share Posted January 9, 2013 Thanks for the comments guys....It only took me 2 weeks, which is pretty quick for me lol... Mike -- the paint I used for the interior is CREATEX Opaque red. .this stuff is water based and will scratch very easy..luckily I didn't have any scratches pop up during assembly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron35369 Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 Great looking Nova Tim. I like lumpy hoods so my vote is for the cowl hood, but it does give more of a sleeper look with the stock hood. Either way, it's a nice clean build! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
realgone58 Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 Looks great, especially with the flat hood. I never was a fan of those goofy 80's cowl hoods. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W-Machine Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 I like that "sleeper" look your Nova has. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjones87 Posted January 9, 2013 Author Share Posted January 9, 2013 I am a big fan of the cowl hood, but the flat hood just tones the car down and makes it the ultimate sleeper....I just need to find another chrome trim piece, to put on flat hood then I can use both hoods, depending on how I feel that day lol...thanks again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outragis Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 Looks real good, I like the cowl hood, but thats just me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjones87 Posted January 9, 2013 Author Share Posted January 9, 2013 (edited) thanks...i will probably end up leaving the cowl hood on it... here it is in its final parking spot..under my TV, so everyone can see it Edited January 9, 2013 by tjones87 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 That little Nova looks good in white Tim! The red interior really pops out against it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helix Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 Like it heaps Tim, sleeper indeed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan_hornet Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 I'm really starting to like the white with red interior good job bro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 Nice looking SHINY :) build. I like the cowl hood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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