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Nice save of both! Good looking models, I still prefer this kit as the most accurate Nova body, just a little fussier to assemble.

Glad to see this kit; I can change out the chassis if I need.

This does what a diorama should, it packs a lot of information in a small footprint. I really like what you've done here.

Nice. Good to have a realistic backdrop for model photos, and this one is so well done!

Very well crafted! Love it.

Couldn't agree more on your paint choice; one of the nicer of the trike builds I've seen here. Well done!

Interesting read. That looks like a great candidate for a scratch-build; simple shapes, combined with some off-the-shelf components and parts robbed from available kits, it could happen.

Looks good! White models can be tricky to make realistic, many look toy-like. You nailed this one.

Beautiful Buick; black with red interior is always sexy!

Agreed, that is pretty!

I meant to ask; is this right out of the box, or did you use the available vacuformed clear parts? Either way, it looks gorgeous!

Got a couple of these in 1/48, and one in 1/72. Fictional but nevertheless cool design, and apparently a lot of people agreed; I believe this became Testors biggest selling kit.(?) I like the direction you are going with it. I really like "what if" builds; it's all you and your imagination out for a stretch.

Liking this one, sorta reminds me of a Thames wagon.

Not familiar with TKM resins, but that model looks cool! I really like your choice of dark gray metallic; very classy ride!

I've read a few posts on other forums where guys have stopped using this filler method; seems it breaks down after a while. Have you had any long-term experience with this?

= spark plug wires ( or simply "plug wires" ) and distributor. That concludes the English lesson for today! Loving the details you are adding to the model. Small changes yield large results sometimes! The plug wires are a perfect example. Don't forget to add cables from that battery!

Me too. I like to insert a piece of styrene rod into the tubing to support it a bit, but you can do it without, just work a little slower. Use a good blade, square it up to the tubing, and just slowly roll the tubing with the blade, as if you were sawing it. Using nearly the full length of the blade (long strokes) seems to work better for me. This tends to taper the end inward, as others have noted, so after you cut, you'll want to ream out the end to open the diameter to what you want. I usually just use another Exacto with a worn blade, this actually shaves a little of the aluminum along with the "burr" from the cut, leaving a nice scale thickness. you can use any number of pointed objects to flare the end if you want; I've tried pencils, nails, bamboo skewers, and more with satisfactory results. Use what you have!

Good start so far; something satisfying about seeing a kit saved and brought up to higher standards. The pics make the rear wheel openings look small from some angles. Has anyone measured against a real car to verify?

Yeah, the side trim is a bit exaggerated in height, and the roof is a little flat and thin, but I'm going to try and address those issues with another build. Also going to transplant a more accurate floor pan/frame unit, as Monogram just re-used the frame piece from the 57 hardtop kit, so wrong gas tank area completely. Monogram chassis piece too over-simplified on these anyway, that's why I didn't post pics! Otherwise, with careful paint detailing and a few scratch-built details, and a BUNCH of foiling, it looks presentable.

Thanks all!

It's a great motivational build; goes together quickly, looks neat! Thanks for the kind words.

I've been hovering over the trigger to buy one of these, it really has a cool look. I envision an early seventies custom hot rod, jacked up in back just a little, to give more clearance for big meats on Cragars. Wild candy paint with ribbons, bubbles, flake!? Will be following your approach with much interest!

Nice!

Ha! I thought I was the only one that might think that. I was going to recommend keeping the red inner fenders, as it has that mid-60s GTO red plastic inner fender vibe!

Very good looking Chevelle model; very tasteful color combo. Looking forward to seeing it finished!