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got one of the front fenders on...its gonna need some putty in the gap at the top. the other side needs to be trimmed up in order to fit properly. Not too happy with the fitment of this model so far. but the only thing ill be using is the body for this one here is how it will hopefully sit. maybe a little higher in the front working on the frame and roll cage now.

Surprise surprise! It came in today. I took a look at some fitting issues and dug right in. Had to cut off the front clip on the nova. then noticed that the fire wall was a little too tall, so I had to grind it down a little. Overall it fits alot better, but still needs a little work to the inner fenderwells. here are the two bodies... thats it for now.... any ideas for color???

thanks for all the responses guys, should have the other model in on monday.

It def. did help out. So you just goto your local auto store to pick up some bondo? And I guess Home Depot for the future? I will try to post some pictures of the area I am talking about. On a side note. Does anyone have any link pertaining to preparing a body for paint? any tips? I would like this to be an eventual guide for noobs like me when they are just starting. Thanks, Jeff

I just used the camera on my computer, dont know why it showed up like that, but anyway. I noticed you mentioned bondo and putty. When dry fitting some of the parts, I noticed ac couple of areas that need to be filled in. Do you have any recommended brands, and where to get them. Also, what is the difference between the bondo glaze and putty, and model putty. Thanks!

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So this is my second model that I will be building. My first one was built box stock. I just got this 1972 nova in the other day, and its not exactly what I am looking to build. So I went ahead and ordered a 1955 pro sportsman chevy to use as a donor car. This is going to be my first time doing a frankinstein project and possibly some scratch building. So my question to you, what are some beginning essentials that you would reccomoend to me as all I have is some paint, a knife, and some glue. Also, I do not really have a LHS in the area, and deal mostly online. So if you could recommend some websites that would be helpful as well. I hope you all enjoy my build and I will greatly appreciate all the help i know you guys will lend to me. Thanks, Jeff Ps: Here is the first model:

i got a 1972 chevy nova....ideas a churrin'

hey, another update. roll cage: interior done:

the only thing i dont like about this model is that there is no engine to build

well it has been awhile and I started to think that this hobby wasnt going to work out for me. I went ahead and put the model back in the box. But, as usual, a rainy day came alon and i was bored so i got it back out. here are a few pics for an update. Front suspension is done: due to an issue while painting the window trim, i decided to go with a flat black paintjob. murda style: [ will have roll cage and rear suspension done tonight, so another update later! any comments appreciated!

great detail!

and i was just being born that year!

i am using a rattle can. Why wouldnt it be your first choice to build, the car itself or some other reason?

haha it honestly is but i take that as a great complement. I have been lurking around on a few forums and taking it one step at a time as i learn how things should be done correctly