B-Ram Posted June 6, 2015 Posted June 6, 2015 Hey Guys Starting my next adventure. As I have stated in the past, I am getting started back into building after a 30+ year layoff, so this will be a learning experience. I have gotten the AMT 66 Nova Pro Street. This actually my second kit. The first one I bought had so much flashing that I decided to use the motor for another build. This was a model that I wanted to build, so I got a second. The second model did not have very much flash ( I think that is what it is called ). I usually start with the motor, But this time I am going to start with the chassis. Bill
B-Ram Posted June 6, 2015 Author Posted June 6, 2015 Hey Guys, If you look at the frame rails right behind the motor mounts, you can see stress cracks. The frame from my other kit is actually broken. This must be from how they remove the frame from the molds. Bill
B-Ram Posted June 6, 2015 Author Posted June 6, 2015 Hey Guys, As a result of the stress cracks on the frame rails, the rails past the motor mounts were slanted down. I glued in the wheel wells and put a weight on the chassis to pull the front up. Bill
tbill Posted June 6, 2015 Posted June 6, 2015 I am suprised at the cracks. I have one of these kits about half done, it has been fighting me tooth and nail all the way. I got frustrated and boxed it up for now. I hope you have better luck with yours.
akracer Posted June 7, 2015 Posted June 7, 2015 I have been building this kit as well. I did not see any issues with chassis cracks. I did have lots of flashing around the parts though. I have opted to use a blown hemi and to lower the car some.
slusher Posted June 7, 2015 Posted June 7, 2015 I built one of these last year and yes like Toms it had problems but i finished it but i had no stress cracks...
B-Ram Posted June 7, 2015 Author Posted June 7, 2015 Hi Guys, The stress cracks may have come from the same batch. Not a big deal. Just surprised to see it. Bill
Stray Posted June 7, 2015 Posted June 7, 2015 Cracks, flash, warps and missing parts. All part of the game
B-Ram Posted June 22, 2015 Author Posted June 22, 2015 Hi Guys, A little update. Finished the chassis. I did not like the stance, so I lowered the front end. Bill
B-Ram Posted July 3, 2015 Author Posted July 3, 2015 Hey All, I've gotten the paint on the body. The paint is Model Master Italian Red. Bill
B-Ram Posted July 4, 2015 Author Posted July 4, 2015 I need to work on getting the rear end to sit lower. Bill
B-Ram Posted February 15, 2016 Author Posted February 15, 2016 Getting a little more work done on the Nova. I got the rear end to sit a little lower. Also, doing some work on the motor. Bill
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