kalbert Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 Hi folks! I've been browsing around here for a long time, and building models for even longer. Don't build as many as I used to but still manage to do one now and then. There's some mighty fine modeling shown here, figured it was time to join and share some of my own stuff, though it's not as good! Here's my take on Revell's '69 Nova. I started with the COPO kit, and added a vinyl top, slapper bars, shackles, and a few cables. I had originally wanted to use some slightly larger tires on the back, but the ones I ordered didn't show up in time for pictures.. Kind of looks goofy, a little too high in the back and those skinny tires look silly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyrone Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 good looking nova... I like the color.. the vinyl top is nice.... nice touch.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scuderia Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 That def looks ready to rumble, great color and detail as well nice nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 Nice slapper bars, Kyle, but they need longer snubbers. I like that you used hollow tubing, like the real ones. The rear slicks in the '69 Nova kit are notoriously narrow, as you mentioned. Welcome to the forum, too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outragis Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 (edited) Very nice job, a buddy of mine had the same exact car in high school! love it! Edited July 23, 2012 by outragis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1972coronet Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 This Nova is positively SUPER ! That colour is right-on ; that vinyl top is perfect ; and that 375 hp 396 (L-78 ?) is sweet ! Looks like the kind of Boulevard Bruiser I used to see on Whittier Blvd when I was a wee lad , repleate with 5 gallons of Chevron Custom Supreme (the real stuff ; 105 octane !) . Nice work ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gilsdropshop1 Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 love it! great looking nova! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 NICE nova, very realistic.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxer Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 Very well put together. I'd expect to see (hear) that rumbling down the street! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter31a Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 Great Nova! Very well built. Welcome to the forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalbert Posted July 23, 2012 Author Share Posted July 23, 2012 Thanks for the complements! I like the color alot too, It's Testors Inca Gold Lacquer with a couple coats of clear. I debated going green or blue, but I'm glad I did gold. At the Car Craft show in St. Paul this weekend we saw a Nova in the burnout contest with skinny street tires on the back like this, I guess if anyone asks the slicks are back home in the garage and these are for smokin! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S. Svendsen Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 Cool model. Reminds me of a car my sister's boyfriend drove back in the '70's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 Looks good and it's SHINY :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmvw guy Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 (edited) Thanks for the complements! I like the color alot too, It's Testors Inca Gold Lacquer with a couple coats of clear. I debated going green or blue, but I'm glad I did gold. At the Car Craft show in St. Paul this weekend we saw a Nova in the burnout contest with skinny street tires on the back like this, I guess if anyone asks the slicks are back home in the garage and these are for smokin! ...I would just say "The slicks are in the trunk for when I get to the Drags!" Nice looking Nova, brings back memories, I had a '69 bran-new! Edited July 23, 2012 by rmvw guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty Sierra Posted March 23, 2013 Share Posted March 23, 2013 great minds think alike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rctruk Posted March 23, 2013 Share Posted March 23, 2013 Looking good. Just right for a Saturday night cruise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draggon Posted March 23, 2013 Share Posted March 23, 2013 The slappers, and the rear wheels and tires make it look just like its ready for a night grudge racing at Fremont Raceway! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outragis Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 yup, ready to take no prisoners! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumpa Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 Nice lookin' Nova Kyle. Great color, and nice job on the vinyl roof. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragcarz Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 I Like. Very real, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 Very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monty Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 I love how this turned out. Did Revell design this kit to have poseable steering or did you modify it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSHWoodworks Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 VERY NICE!!! I have one of these on my bench right now, mine will not turn out this well I'm sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scanduhless Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 love it. very old school Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalbert Posted April 1, 2013 Author Share Posted April 1, 2013 I love how this turned out. Did Revell design this kit to have poseable steering or did you modify it? No, but it was easy to modify. I dipped the ends of the a arms and spindles in warm water and twisted them around until it looked about right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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