Tyler62990 Posted July 15, 2016 Share Posted July 15, 2016 This one started out as the Revell 69 Nova SS. It's pretty much an out of box build with a few things added to jazz it up a bit. I build on a budget, so a lot of the detail parts are made from household items like solder, aluminum foil, etc. The list of mods includes: Beading supplies for the fuel lines and fitting, vacuum lines, and battery cables and overflow tube. Styrene rod fuel log Solder and styrene strip throttle linkage and return spring MAD Distributor Styrene strip for wire looms Solder for the brake lines Kanthal wire for the alternator wires The coil was moved from the intake manifold to the firewall, with a piece of aluminum foil to imitate a bracket Battery labels are reduced images from Google License plate from Acme License Plate Maker Harness made from textured paper and styrene strip Roll bar padding made from heat shrink tubing and solder for the ties The paint is Tamiya White Primer, Duplicolor Garnet Red, Testors Blazing Black and Testors Wet Look Clear. Well that about wraps it up. Thanks for looking! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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KWT Posted July 16, 2016 Share Posted July 16, 2016 (edited) Man, this is a sick Nova.. awesome job!! on a side note, love the diorama too! Edited July 16, 2016 by KWT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowlife ! ! Posted July 16, 2016 Share Posted July 16, 2016 Very nice looking nova, paint is stunning ! Love the dio too, in the last pic how come the guys welding ???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay's Customs Posted July 16, 2016 Share Posted July 16, 2016 Great looking build! I love '69 Novas, but adding street/strip to it makes it even better! This proves that you can make awesome stuff without using too much money. Keep it up!Jay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted July 16, 2016 Share Posted July 16, 2016 Very nice work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted July 16, 2016 Share Posted July 16, 2016 So, in other words, not "out of the box" at all.Pretty nice job, though. I like the paint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kris Morgan Posted July 16, 2016 Share Posted July 16, 2016 Killer build and killer dio. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helix Posted July 16, 2016 Share Posted July 16, 2016 Nicely done Tyler! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carcrazy19 Posted July 16, 2016 Share Posted July 16, 2016 Awesome work!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted July 16, 2016 Share Posted July 16, 2016 Sharp Nova.!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8 Trucker Posted July 16, 2016 Share Posted July 16, 2016 Nice build Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted July 16, 2016 Share Posted July 16, 2016 Very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang1989 Posted July 16, 2016 Share Posted July 16, 2016 Great work on that Nova Tyler! What is that guy welding on over there? and What did you use for the welding light? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jmaracing Posted July 16, 2016 Share Posted July 16, 2016 Sharp looking nova!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted July 16, 2016 Share Posted July 16, 2016 Awesome build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted July 16, 2016 Share Posted July 16, 2016 Beautiful build. Your "budget" detail work on the engine looks as good as any other . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoopdog Posted July 16, 2016 Share Posted July 16, 2016 As I said on the other site " Spectacular" ! Very well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyler62990 Posted July 16, 2016 Author Share Posted July 16, 2016 Thanks for all the kind words guys, I really appreciate it!Very nice looking nova, paint is stunning ! Love the dio too, in the last pic how come the guys welding ???? Great work on that Nova Tyler! What is that guy welding on over there? and What did you use for the welding light?I have the welder on a separate circuit from the other lights, I just forgot to shut it off lol. That 54 Chevy is pretty rusty, though. It probably could use a patch here or there.The welder is a modified piece from the Fujimi Tools set, drilled out to accommodate two nano LED lights from Woodland Scenics, one bright white, one blue. They're both connected to a strobe circuit I purchased from eBay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyler62990 Posted July 16, 2016 Author Share Posted July 16, 2016 So, in other words, not "out of the box" at all.Pretty nice job, though. I like the paint.Yeah, I guess not. What I meant was that the car, with the exception of the added details, can be built with what's in the box. No suspension mods, no chopping/bodywork, no aftermarket engine parts, etc. I need to brush up on my modeller lingo lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeeCee Posted July 18, 2016 Share Posted July 18, 2016 That is one super clean Nova, sweet paint job, and it is good to see all that detailing without a pile of money thrown at PE parts, great innovative work with "stuff" for detailing.. BEAUTIFUL BUILD MATE.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyler62990 Posted July 21, 2016 Author Share Posted July 21, 2016 Thanks man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hubert Rollins Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 Very nice model... Excellent detail!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janne Herajärvi Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 Very nice Nova, makes me wanna finish my old Copo Nova project.. Maybe some day, now 77 Chevy van and 32` 5 window coupe keeps me busy.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyler62990 Posted July 23, 2016 Author Share Posted July 23, 2016 Very nice Nova, makes me wanna finish my old Copo Nova project.. Maybe some day, now 77 Chevy van and 32` 5 window coupe keeps me busy.. Thank you. I'll be watching for that 32, I love those things. I have more than a few in the stash to do myself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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