da_ashman Posted April 7, 2017 Posted April 7, 2017 Hey Guys Started this one eariler this year, its for the VCG Resins Facebook group build. Needs to be completed by 28th April so wanted to make a build thread to keep me going on it. Heres the car im wanting to replicate - Brian Scotto's 72 Nova (hes the creative director of Hoonigan, the guy behind Ken Blocks amazing videos etc) I love the roughness of it & the way it looks. Matte Black & NASCAR-esq wheels, it just looks like a tough car (although mine will be a less dented, more cleaned up version...) Im not going for a 100% accurate, but something pretty close. Heres the kit I started with. Revells COPO Nova I started off by sanding off the side mouldings which from what I can tell is pretty much the only difference between 69 & 72... Correct me if im wrong. I also cut, bent & added to the kit bonnet, to make the bonnet bulge. Painted Gloss black with custom White decals & then Alclad Matte Clear coat (pics before clearcoat) I stupidly painted the engine Red as per the instructions only to check my ref pics to see its black... This is the start of the new exhaust system Finally finished the exhaust off last night, now it just needs paint Also bend up the roll cage. the 1:1 floor is covered in Boommat sound deadning mat, so I printed a sticker & applied to the interior floor I'm using Eightyones 16" diamond wheels, as theyre the closest I can find. was pretty unimpressed with these ones, theyre more oval than circular! But i also ordrerd another set of new wheels & the molding is mind blowing (theyve come along way!) & this is where shes at, hoping to get a fair bit of painting done this weekend & hope to make the deadline Have a good weekend! Ash
maltsr Posted April 7, 2017 Posted April 7, 2017 Awesome work Ashley - I see you've been tempted by the dark side!
PARTSMARTY Posted April 7, 2017 Posted April 7, 2017 I am digging where this is going-can't wait to see more !!!
misterNNL Posted April 7, 2017 Posted April 7, 2017 Admirable plumbing work on that exhaust system and roll cage.Thanks for sharing!
espo Posted April 8, 2017 Posted April 8, 2017 Great looking build. I'm trying to understand the exhaust system. I'm sure there is a valid reason for the multiple outlets. One to bypass the mufflers, but the one facing toward the front of the chassis ??
mecklm Posted April 8, 2017 Posted April 8, 2017 Hope I'm not speaking out of turn here, but what appears to be a forward facing pipe is actually the electric cutout motor. Hit the switch, motor opens butterfly and you have instant, unmuffled side exhaust.
exesivefire Posted April 9, 2017 Posted April 9, 2017 (edited) Love the inspiration, and you are doing a fine job recreating it! Edited April 9, 2017 by exesivefire
da_ashman Posted April 10, 2017 Author Posted April 10, 2017 (edited) Hope I'm not speaking out of turn here, but what appears to be a forward facing pipe is actually the electric cutout motor. Hit the switch, motor opens butterfly and you have instant, unmuffled side exhaust. Yip What Mecklm said, its the solenoid for the motor that moves the butterfly to open the side pipes. Part of it will be painted slightly different to the rest of the system but I wanted to have it glued to the system before paint. Heres a pic of the beast from below, mines certainly not that close, the mufflers should be further forward & theres been a few omissions to make building it easier, plus I only had the molded exhaust system to work with. Got a wee bit of painting done over the weekend but nothing photo worthy. 4 day Easter weekend coming up tho, so fingers crossed the weather stays fine! Ash Edited April 10, 2017 by da_ashman
da_ashman Posted April 10, 2017 Author Posted April 10, 2017 Awesome work Ashley - I see you've been tempted by the dark side!Yeah you fullas have certainly changed me! Next one might have some Pixie dust in it....
da_ashman Posted April 13, 2017 Author Posted April 13, 2017 Getting stuck into some paint detailing. & the Chassis is ready for weathering Gonna get some painting done this long Easter weekend & assemble. Happy Easter everyone!
KWT Posted April 14, 2017 Posted April 14, 2017 Looking awesome.. Can't wait to see how it turns out.
da_ashman Posted April 26, 2017 Author Posted April 26, 2017 Managed to make some progress over the long weekend & a good stint at the bench last night, Looking pretty good for completing on time. Yes the rocker covers are suppose to be different colours. Made up some seatbelts at work Also printed some other stuff too. Made up the gauge cluster with some silver vinyl & brushed metal vinyl (car wrapping film) Made up a template for the steering wheel & cut it out & pieced it together. & the 2 together & Had some fun with my new Chrome marker Hoping to get some assembly done tonight. Ash
da_ashman Posted April 26, 2017 Author Posted April 26, 2017 This is a fantastic project!!! Cheers, Love the user name!! Very True! Had a bit of a nightmare last night. I left it upside down after gluing the windows in, on one of those non slip mats. It was a hot day yesterday & the clearcoat is Alclad which is very soft & i guess the 2 decided to stick together...
OldNYJim Posted April 27, 2017 Posted April 27, 2017 Oh dude, that SUCKS. Those mats are TERRIBLE for doing that, even on completely cured paint. I HATE those things now!
Tommy Isbister Posted April 27, 2017 Posted April 27, 2017 After seeing the level of skill you executed on this build I have no doubt that you'll repair that roof in nothing flat.
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