Straightliner59 Posted August 6, 2017 Share Posted August 6, 2017 I am about to (FINALLY!) get this project off the bench. I began work on this before I moved to Minnesota. I accomplished a lot of this work while living there. Never took it over the hump. That's about to change! While awaiting a shipment for my '70 Chevelle, I will finish this one. At one time, this was going to be part of a diorama project, thus, it is pretty much a curbside deal. The diorama is also the explanation for the "rag" covering the injector. I think the "terrible towel" looks okay, so I won't be eliminating it (even though everything beneath it is detailed, sans hydraulic throttle linkage). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straightliner59 Posted August 6, 2017 Author Share Posted August 6, 2017 (edited) Terrible towel in place. Edited October 13, 2017 by Straightliner59 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straightliner59 Posted August 6, 2017 Author Share Posted August 6, 2017 A couple more engine shots. The project evolved, as far as its purpose, which is why some photos have the towel, and some, the scoop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modelbuilder Mark Posted August 6, 2017 Share Posted August 6, 2017 cool model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted August 6, 2017 Share Posted August 6, 2017 I agree with Mark, cool ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobthehobbyguy Posted August 6, 2017 Share Posted August 6, 2017 Nicely done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metaldrumm Posted August 6, 2017 Share Posted August 6, 2017 Cool stuff, love the gassers,you captured the look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted August 6, 2017 Share Posted August 6, 2017 Very nice! I especially like the way you got the front wheels ALL the way forward in the openings, the way so many of the real early Nova funnies did. Nice touch! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straightliner59 Posted August 6, 2017 Author Share Posted August 6, 2017 Thanks, everyone, for the nice comments! Well, Snake, gotta have that weight transfer!grin Going to try to get it done today! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bondo bill Posted August 7, 2017 Share Posted August 7, 2017 neat build Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6bblbird Posted August 7, 2017 Share Posted August 7, 2017 Terrific! Definitely captures the look of a privateer match racer from '66! Headers look so much better than the kit supplied sewer pipe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straightliner59 Posted August 7, 2017 Author Share Posted August 7, 2017 Thanks, Walt! I appreciate that, coming from you. The kit headers are double butt-ugly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bytownshaker Posted August 7, 2017 Share Posted August 7, 2017 Glad you finished it, it looks great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hmann68 Posted August 8, 2017 Share Posted August 8, 2017 Great engine work, great detail! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Wolfe Posted August 8, 2017 Share Posted August 8, 2017 That turned out sweet, bet that blown big block would be a hand full. Do you remerber what color you used for the super charger? Good luck on your next project, Rick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straightliner59 Posted August 8, 2017 Author Share Posted August 8, 2017 Thanks, Edgar! It's not quite finished, but, I'm hoping for the end of the day, today! Thank you, Chris, much appreciated! Rick, thanks! As I recall, I used a color from PlastiCote's "Classic Metals" line. There are several of those that were great for modelers! One color was perfect for unpolished magnesium wheels. I found them at either Michael's or Walmart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straightliner59 Posted August 9, 2017 Author Share Posted August 9, 2017 Finished 'er up, tonight! Oops! Just noticed I forgot the tank bracket bolts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernard Kron Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 Pretty darned detailed for a humble diorama model. Love the finishes on the blower and the interior and the bracket holding the fuel tank. I prefer it without the towel because the motor looks so good, but the towel is well done, too, LOL! Very realistic looking AWB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straightliner59 Posted August 9, 2017 Author Share Posted August 9, 2017 "Pretty darned detailed for a humble diorama model." Thanks, Bernard. That's because it's so dadgum difficult for me to just build something! It's always, "Gotta' add this. Oh! This would look cool! Let me try this!" I appreciate your kind words, as always. Originally, I had some apprehension about the towel, as well (it was one of the aspects of the model that played into the dio's theme), but, as the project wore on, across the better part of two decades, I finally looked at it as, "Well, I won't have to mess with throttle linkage, this way!" Overall, I'm pretty happy with it, but, I think I like the '34a little better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mredjr Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 Great job!! it has the right look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragcarz Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 WOW I like this!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAGIC MUFFLER Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 Pretty cool pictures..!!! Really a great looking Nova. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High octane Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 VERY nice build on that "bowtie" Daniel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afx Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 Very nice Daniel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PARTSMARTY Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 WOW I like this!!!!!!!!!X2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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