AMT 72 Nova

[cobraman]

For me, this will be a special build. It will be a replica of a car owned by a neighbor of my best friend in Illinois. I have never met this man but my friend speaks very highly of him. He is a Vietnam vet and is fighting cancer. In addition his wife has some health problems they are dealing with. Now I know a model is not going to fix anyone's problems but if it can just make him smile and be happy for a little while it will be well worth it. Later I will post photos of his car. I ordered a cowl hood from ebay as well as a Vette kit to get the right wheels. I have built this kit in the past and always wondered why they chose to do the fenders as separate pieces. Can't recall another kit they did this to.

[John Pol]

this use to be a funny car kit that is why the fenders are separte it was called the Novacan. Nice of you to do model kit for the guy 

[Bob Ellis]

For me, this will be a special build. It will be a replica of a car owned by a neighbor of my best friend in Illinois. I have never met this man but my friend speaks very highly of him. He is a Vietnam vet and is fighting cancer. In addition his wife has some health problems they are dealing with. Now I know a model is not going to fix anyone's problems but if it can just make him smile and be happy for a little while it will be well worth it. Later I will post photos of his car. I ordered a cowl hood from ebay as well as a Vette kit to get the right wheels. I have built this kit in the past and always wondered why they chose to do the fenders as separate pieces. Can't recall another kit they did this to.

AMT used this sparate fender body for the 1972 Pontiac Ventura,  Novacaine funny car, and the stock 1972 Nova. One body fits all , differrent front fenders

[cobraman]

Fenders don't fit all that well but workable. Thanks for the info, wondered why they did that.

[louie]

I just wanted to say that you are doing a very admiral thing for your friends neighbor. Good stuff Cobraman Good stuff. A good heart also touches others . I've always liked this kit  ( funky fenders and all ).  Keep up the good work and thank you for sharing this with us.      Jeff 

[cobraman]

Thank you very much !

[espo]

First let me commend you for you thoughtfulness in this endeavor. The front fenders are fiddly but doable, the only real problem with the front fenders is that the front edge of the wheel opening is a little far forward. Other than that it is a nice kit. I know it is what you have, but the Revell '69 Nova will work well with just the removal of the front fender louvers.  

[slusher]

Real kind of you Ray, to do this build as a gift....

[Snake45]

This is not the easiest kit to build and get to look good (right). Good luck to you on this ambitious project.

[cobraman]

Thanks guys. At least not doing the engine compartment so I'm gluing the hood shut. He has an LS engine in it which I don't have. Going to strap it down in a display case anyway.

[Lizard Racing]

It's a noble thing you're doing.

GM did the same thing with fenders as the kit.  Nova, Omega Ventura and Apollo all used the same platform.

With the absence of a rear seat, this kit would be easier to make into a Modified (like the Earnhardt).

[cobraman]

Got the hood I ordered a couple days ago so I was able to get the body painted and cleared.

[1930fordpickup]

Looking good Ray. 

[cobraman]

Thanks Andy.

[Roadrunner]

I like it.

[cobraman]

Thank you Kevin.

[AC Norton]

one of my favorite Chevy kits of all time......have this BHC issue as well.....very kind thought  building it for this man....wonderful to see such a  kindness,,,,,oh, your color, hood, and paint treatment look outstanding as well....great work....the Ace....

[wayne swayze]

Great that you're doing this for a fella in his situation. Hopefully it'll put a smile on his face! Good on you Ray!! BTW, looks good so far!

[slusher]

Great color and finish Ray..

[cobraman]

Thanks men.I have high hopes this will turn out good. I'm trying. My big bugaboo is always that final assembly. Fingers crossed.

[crazyrichard]

paint looks good !

[cobraman]

Not the best pics but here are a couple of the car I am trying to replicate. Have better pics but they seemed to have gone missing. Will ask for more.

[matthijsgrit]

I hope your friends neighbours will win their fights... I bet this gesture will be much appreciated.

"Nickey" ... Is this 'just a red Nova' so to speak or is there more to it???

[cobraman]

The car as far as I know is not a true Nickey Nova. It has a LS 3 engine I believe and has plenty of power.

[cobraman]

Got some more done on the Nova but am now at a standstill waiting for some resin cheater slicks. Only going to wait about another week or so and then I will just mount some regular slicks on it. Won't be that noticeable anyway but I just would like it as close as possible to the mans car.