laemtao Posted February 21, 2021 Share Posted February 21, 2021 (edited) The nova will get a pro street build and the Vega will get more drag build but I’m kit bashing them together. 1966 Chevy Nova and 1972 Chevy Vega Nova Paint: Tamiya Maroon with Tamiya Clear Pearl over Maroon Vega paint: still thinking, maybe a blue shade Model Car Garage Photoetched sheet will be added. I cut the trunk out to showcase the fuel tank, add a NOS bottle and the Delco Battery, will be fully routed/wired. will lower the stance just slightly, Interior will stay stock, with a scratch built 6 point roll cage. Toughest challenge is I have no clue about this setup but will give it a shot, also the door panels are smooth so gonna scratch the factory stock panels to keep interior factory stock and the PE sheet will help pop the details. Edited February 23, 2021 by laemtao Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted February 21, 2021 Share Posted February 21, 2021 Very cool project! I just finished up the "rescue/rehab" of a glue bomb of this kit. Gave me a lot of good ideas of how I'd like to build a "good" one. One suggestion for you: Lose those molding marks on the top of the rear fenders and then running along the fender edge from there back. This wasn't done on the (already painted) one I just reworked. I ended up carefully trimming them off with a chisel-edge blade, and then had to touch up the paint. Fortunately after a few coats of clear the scars are hardly noticeable now. Good luck and drive on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laemtao Posted February 23, 2021 Author Share Posted February 23, 2021 Using the wheels from the ‘66 Nova kit for the Vega. Let the kit bashing begin. I drilled out the center circles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laemtao Posted February 28, 2021 Author Share Posted February 28, 2021 (edited) engine progress for the Nova the kit 327 (I think/hope) needs wiring and top half next. also finished up the chassis on the nova, awaiting the engine mount! Sanded down the trim to barely a bump to add the PE strip down the side. Left a little bump to create lift for the thin pieces of PE. Edited February 28, 2021 by laemtao Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laemtao Posted March 4, 2021 Author Share Posted March 4, 2021 (edited) Finished up wiring some of the Chevy block for the ‘66 Nova Pro Street build. I paired the 8 cables in 2 and will clean up the “hang” whatever you wanna call it once placed in the engine bay. I’m really hoping it clears the firewall. I test fit the engine prior to the new distro so we will see. Still have a lot to go on the engine. the engine block is coated in model masters burgundy red and the body will soon get the same treatment. 5 or 6 different shades of silver were used it got a little chaotic so forgot. Edited March 4, 2021 by laemtao Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted March 4, 2021 Share Posted March 4, 2021 Nova is looking really great so far. Keep up the good work.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TransAmMike Posted March 4, 2021 Share Posted March 4, 2021 Really liking the Nova, excellent work👌 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeatMan Posted March 4, 2021 Share Posted March 4, 2021 Very nice work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laemtao Posted March 8, 2021 Author Share Posted March 8, 2021 (edited) COLOR PREVIEW: burgundy red few more layers and sanding. i also ordered side interior panels from another ‘66 Nova to use some nice PE on it, I know earlier I posted I would scratch build it but after researching the kit found a cheap set on eBay. Yay! Edited March 8, 2021 by laemtao Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laemtao Posted March 10, 2021 Author Share Posted March 10, 2021 (edited) Please hold any comments if you don’t like Oprah cuz this is for her. Edited March 10, 2021 by laemtao Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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