Cool Hand Posted January 25, 2021 Share Posted January 25, 2021 (edited) Knowing how poor quality kits of this era are, it was bought to be built it in my favourite style. These would have to be my favourite wheels, pity that they arent available anymore. After a bit of messing around re drilling axle holes, got the ride height where I like it. Thankfully no modifications to the front wheel wells, rear tubs or the interior tub were required. Will build as a curbside plus, so it will still have an engine. Had to raise the engine up a couple mm so the sump wasnt sitting on the ground. Edited January 25, 2021 by Cool Hand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spottedlaurel Posted January 25, 2021 Share Posted January 25, 2021 Look forward to seeing you work your magic on this one. I have one of these too (a Street Machine version) that I'm looking to build one day soon. They're reasonably popular on here, @disconovaman and @Rockford will be pleased to see another one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bisc63 Posted January 25, 2021 Share Posted January 25, 2021 Good start! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted January 25, 2021 Share Posted January 25, 2021 Look forward too following your build.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockford Posted January 25, 2021 Share Posted January 25, 2021 5 hours ago, Spottedlaurel said: Look forward to seeing you work your magic on this one. I have one of these too (a Street Machine version) that I'm looking to build one day soon. They're reasonably popular on here, @disconovaman and @Rockford will be pleased to see another one. Yes please! Though I have terrible guilt over the fact that I'm not building mine! ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disconovaman Posted January 25, 2021 Share Posted January 25, 2021 Interesting idea for this kit, I don't recall ever seeing one done in this style. It would be fun to see it with a wild Lowrider paint scheme with candy colors and lots of pin striping. Try not to take it too seriously. My problem is I'm always thinking about how to improve the kit. It's best to overlook the small problems and just go with it. ? Reguardless, This will be fun to see come together... Here is an example of a Lowrider paint scheme... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted January 25, 2021 Share Posted January 25, 2021 I'm watching too. I recently got a case of Disco Nova Fever and accumulated several of these--2 new kits and three or four glue bombs. I just finished the paint strip on one of the GBs and am looking for ideas for a simple, easy, fun, cool build. Drive on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted January 25, 2021 Share Posted January 25, 2021 I have always liked the Nova and the other GM cars based upon this body. I'll look forward to watching your build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cool Hand Posted January 25, 2021 Author Share Posted January 25, 2021 Appreciate the interest in the topic guys. 10 hours ago, Spottedlaurel said: Look forward to seeing you work your magic on this one. I have one of these too (a Street Machine version) that I'm looking to build one day soon. They're reasonably popular on here, @disconovaman and @Rockford will be pleased to see another one. Wont be anything to over the top, just clean and simple. Il put most of my efforts into getting the body prep'd for paint. Had seen a few builds. Can see why they are popular, would make pretty cool street machines. 2 hours ago, disconovaman said: Interesting idea for this kit, I don't recall ever seeing one done in this style. It would be fun to see it with a wild Lowrider paint scheme with candy colors and lots of pin striping. Try not to take it too seriously. My problem is I'm always thinking about how to improve the kit. It's best to overlook the small problems and just go with it. ? Reguardless, This will be fun to see come together... Here is an example of a Lowrider paint scheme... I like choosing unusual subjects for Lowriders, makes for something different and fun. No fancy paint, got to stick with my trademark colours black with red interior. I try not to take any of my builds too seriously nowadays, just have fun adding some custom touches without getting too carried away. Simplicity, fun and finishing is what I strive for nowadays. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cool Hand Posted January 25, 2021 Author Share Posted January 25, 2021 Wanted to tidy up the engine bay, so went for a smooth clean look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockford Posted January 25, 2021 Share Posted January 25, 2021 Very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doorsovdoon Posted January 26, 2021 Share Posted January 26, 2021 Cool. I've built this kit, stock spec. It's a really nice kit, looking forward to seeing it progress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowlife ! ! Posted January 26, 2021 Share Posted January 26, 2021 Hi Luke, good to see you back with another project ! I've been after more Pegasus wires for months, no wonder I couldn't find any if they stopped producing them ! Look forward to more, any progress with your Mustang drift car ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cool Hand Posted January 27, 2021 Author Share Posted January 27, 2021 (edited) On 1/26/2021 at 5:46 AM, Rockford said: Very nice! Thank you. 21 hours ago, doorsovdoon said: Cool. I've built this kit, stock spec. It's a really nice kit, looking forward to seeing it progress. And a great build it is for a stock. I wouldnt say its a full on bad kit, just lacking in some area's. 15 hours ago, Lowlife ! ! said: Hi Luke, good to see you back with another project ! I've been after more Pegasus wires for months, no wonder I couldn't find any if they stopped producing them ! Look forward to more, any progress with your Mustang drift car ? Hey Martin thanks for checking in, working on a few projects I will share. Not 100% certain but I think the 1109's had a tyre change and go by a different number now I think. Nah mate, got in over my head on the Mustang so back in the box until I want to work on it again. Edited January 27, 2021 by Cool Hand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cool Hand Posted January 27, 2021 Author Share Posted January 27, 2021 Re-positioned the engine and set it back further. Wasnt happy with the front bumper fit. Could be I didnt place it correctly, but had this gap So set the dividers, and using the edge as a guide. Scribed the distance to bring the bumper in. Can see here the improvement with the bumper fit, also smoothed the bumper. And added some styrene to clean up the front around the radiator which was also raised to suit the engine fan. Totally spaced when I first set the ride height, forgot to add the radiator support panel. When it was placed the front raised a few mm, so decided to lift the rear to level it out. Not so low anymore, so we will call it drive height. LOL! So a few mocks to show how it looks now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMT68 Posted January 27, 2021 Share Posted January 27, 2021 Just received one of these in mail today and will follow this thread as there is much valuable information here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted January 27, 2021 Share Posted January 27, 2021 I like how you redid the inner fenders and firewall. Adding the cover between the grill and the radiator support really cleans up that area and hides a lot of the kits inaccuracies in that area as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disconovaman Posted January 28, 2021 Share Posted January 28, 2021 Nice work with that engine compartment. That is definitely an area that needs addressed. An improvement indeed... now that big block Pontiac looks more comfortable in there. You're definitely gonna have some giddy-up running a Pontiac big block with duel quad dominator carbs... I'm digging the work going on with this one... of course... I am a little biased ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted January 28, 2021 Share Posted January 28, 2021 Looking really nice. Now I want one.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeatMan Posted January 29, 2021 Share Posted January 29, 2021 Nice work Luke. I've got that kit for someday and its good to see what can be done with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cool Hand Posted January 30, 2021 Author Share Posted January 30, 2021 Thanks all. On 1/28/2021 at 2:19 PM, disconovaman said: Nice work with that engine compartment. That is definitely an area that needs addressed. An improvement indeed... now that big block Pontiac looks more comfortable in there. You're definitely gonna have some giddy-up running a Pontiac big block with duel quad dominator carbs... I'm digging the work going on with this one... of course... I am a little biased ? Thanks, appreciate sharing the info about the engine. Nah, you are just a die hard Nova fan. 23 hours ago, MeatMan said: Nice work Luke. I've got that kit for someday and its good to see what can be done with it. I think the kit could be built in any style and it would suit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cool Hand Posted January 30, 2021 Author Share Posted January 30, 2021 Done a bit of body work. Door lines and hatch lines were well defined, but scribed a bit deeper. Also scribed around the trim, helps to make trimming bmf a lot easier for me. Removed the molded in wipers. First coats of Mr Hobby Finishing Surfacer 1500 black. Few areas to fix up then another couple coats, after that apply the TS-14 black. Interior painted, flat clear to applied later Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impalow Posted January 30, 2021 Share Posted January 30, 2021 I love this thing!! Awesome stuff luke! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMT68 Posted January 30, 2021 Share Posted January 30, 2021 That is sharp looking especially with the red interior. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beamerman Posted January 30, 2021 Share Posted January 30, 2021 This looks really cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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