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Thanks, I can't wait to mock the rear wheels up but it can't get them past the sill at the moment, some reprofiling of the arch required I think. If I narrow the axle anymore it'll just be a diff with two tyres. What have I done to myself!?

Thanks mate. You know what they say, if the bolt pattern fits, wear it.

The MPC shell is pretty good, except some feel the Nova emblems on the fenders are too large, otherwise really true to the shape of the original coupe, that's why I'm saving that one for my replica of my own car. The AMT is good except for the shape of the rear pillar into the roof proper, and it just takes away the signature shape of the Nova coupe; in fact it looks more like a Vega to my eye. That's why I feel ok butchering this one. Sadly, both MPC & AMT renditions are hatchbacks so if you want a fixed rear window a little surgery is required.

I can understand your reasoning there, once you know what you're getting in this kit you appreciate it more. If you thought you were getting a stock rendition though, you'd be miffed. Very slap-dash of AMT on this kit box art. The stupid thing is someone built a shock version for the photos!

Looks something special that mate, very well done.

There's a rash of Disco Novas being done lately and, as a confirmed Nova lover I've been itching to get involved. I have the MPC kit to replicate my own '76 but I'm not confident enough to start that yet. However, I also have the AMT 1976 Nova kit which is not a good kit. It's actually fraudulent because you cannot build the car depicted on the box art. No stock inlet manifold or air cleaner, just a huge tunnel ram and dual carbs, headers leading to collectors and turn downs before the rear axle, which is narrowed and sits on coilovers with ladder bars, and what stock Nova came with a Lenco sequential transmission? The body is tubbed and there's no rear seat! To add insult to injury, the body is all wrong in the greenhouse area, too square and angular. In it's defence the kit does have some decent stock Rallye wheels and a nice '76 grille which I'll keep for my replica. The liberties taken by AMT have prompted me to take some of my own and build a pro street Nova, so fat rear tyres and ludicrous engine for a street car. After being given the courage to do so by some forum members I've decided to kitbash the engine and rear slicks from the Jolly Rancher rail with the atrocious Nova. Just holding a slick in the the rear arch had me salivating, so off I go!

Such music to my ears! Bring it on! Bench seat! Plain bumpers... I'm delirious!!

Looks like it, maybe our cells will be near each other!

P S. My fingers aren't really as fat as they look in the photo, honest!

Thanks for the very colourful and imaginative input everyone! Some sparks of sheer genius in those comments (or leaving the top off the liquid cement!). I had the Nova and the rail kits before me this afternoon and I just held a slick in the rear wheel arch and the deal was done ! I am a liberated modeler and shall go forth kitbashing!!!

Snake, I did consider that but realized that it would be too much of a task in all this lockdown stuff that's going on in the UK, if I can't post it in an envelope it's a bit awkward because I'm in the vulnerable category. Anyway, as you can see above, I've made a decision (for once). I'm going to take the plunge. I don't do much kitbashing, I tend to build stock with a bit of detailing so this will be a new experience for me! Many thanks for giving me your thoughts on the matter though my friend.

Thanks lads, I've decided I AM going to use the engine with the awful AMT '76 Nova body with the Lenco trans and narrowed rear that comes with it. I put one of the rear slicks under the arch of the Nova and I was smitten. It's got to be.

The decals look great with the white. Well done.

Thanks for your reassurance espo, I shall.

Erik, this displays a tremendous grasp of logic and criminal law! With hand on heart I can swear that I did not purloin said kit in an underhand manner and therefore am free to use said kit, or parts thereof, as I so choose. Many thanks for your guidance M'lud.

Thanks Cool Hand, very logical argument! Your top fuel engine appears to be resin casting of the very engine I'm taking out of the rail kit! All that's missing is the twin magnetos.

I've got this kit, had it for years. I don't know where I got it but I know it was new. The thing is, it's got a beautifully moulded twinspark blown Hemi in it and some huge rear slicks. I'm thinking of pirating them for an outlaw Chevelle or even a Disco Nova! I've just looked on Ebay and there's about six for sale, so it's not a lost treasure, there are a few around, but would it be crime to split it up? I'm not a box trader, I believe in building my stuff (eventually) but I would never build this as-is so if it's too precious to split I'll have to move it on.

That's a great looking rig. I always thought Ford did some great looking machines, but they never got the credit they deserved. The grille on that cabover is immense! The Louisville was a great looking conventional when it was all dressed up too. I remember a red and white one on the front of their brochure and I just fell in love with it. That transkit looks super clean or have you just done loads of work on clean-up? Whatever, it's a fantastic result. Two-holes look good too. Isn't it funny that truckers spent a fortune dressing up their rigs and we spend as much dressing them down!

Very nice!

Cracking job on the interior, quite a bit to get your teeth into with an Aerodyne isn't there? Like how you've picked out all the buttons on the diamond stitching and the bedspread is great. Even though you're not working at the moment you're still making amazing progress with this kit! How does the big rig experience stack up against your cars? I like the trucks because I'm not too concerned about the finish, especially on the chassis. With a car, the body finish is everything and if I get one blemish I'm torturing myself over it. I've got the Revell K100 Aerodyne to do next, but I think the AMT version you are doing is superior. Not the weather for spray painting at the moment, though I know you don't let it stop you and you still get excellent results! Keep up the good work sir!

Yes please! Though I have terrible guilt over the fact that I'm not building mine! ?

Looking great mate! Brave man on the chassis chop AFTER paint! Cant believe it's been raining in Wales!? We've had nothing but warm sunshine here in Liverpool ?

I'd say it's NOT a Cummins.

I would paint the rear hubs chassis colour because the complete axles would be painted as one unit with the wheels removed. The way the spacer in between the rear tyres is done in the kit isn't true to the 1:1 vehicle with these wheels so I think you're best making that as invisible as possible. The red on the front hubs represents the oil filled Stemco hubs which had a red rubber cap on them for filling, so that's good! Your engine and transmission look great!

If you do as good a job on this as you do with your cars this will be a stunner! Looking forward to seeing it come along.