Rockford Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 (edited) 7 hours ago, Can-Con said: BTW, any of you guys wanting to put a more detailed suspension under one of these later Novas, the older Revell Novas are not the correct front suspension for them. From about '75[IIRC] they used the same front subframe as the second generation Camaro and Firebird. And, yes, most of the good handling goodies from the Z-28 and/or Trans Am fit right in there. Good advice Can-Con. I went for the Revell Nova because I couldn't find a Gen2 Camaro with any better suspension detail than the MPC Nova. The Revell Z28 kit is awful under the floorplan as is the Revell Firebird, so I compromised with the 69 Nova. BTW, I use masking tape for my vinyl roofs. They look very good and I've had them on for about 20 years and it hasn't started lifting yet. Edited September 19, 2020 by Rockford Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doorsovdoon Posted September 19, 2020 Author Share Posted September 19, 2020 The masking tape roof looks good. I have thought about using that method but all the masking tapes I've bought lately the tack comes off just from touching it. I use painters tape now but not sure how well that would hold up, probably fine but I haven't tried it. Lots of potential with this kit it seems, and tons of directions to go in. There was even a pro stock version while I was looking up this kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackSheep214 Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 I've heard of folks using masking tape to replicate vinyl tops in the past. Often wondered if they would lose their tackiness over a really long time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockford Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 (edited) 7 hours ago, doorsovdoon said: The masking tape roof looks good. I have thought about using that method but all the masking tapes I've bought lately the tack comes off just from touching it. I use painters tape now but not sure how well that would hold up, probably fine but I haven't tried it. Lots of potential with this kit it seems, and tons of directions to go in. There was even a pro stock version while I was looking up this kit. The pro-stock version is the AMT release I have as a custom. It's not great, the rear axle is narrowed and there's a Lenco transmission but the body is very square and the detail is poor. Here's my kit spread out. Tyres are dire. Edited September 19, 2020 by Rockford Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doorsovdoon Posted September 19, 2020 Author Share Posted September 19, 2020 ah, I see. It's the same mould as that square looking '76 Street Custom on the previous page. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Can-Con Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 (edited) 11 hours ago, Rockford said: Good advice Can-Con. I went for the Revell Nova because I couldn't find a Gen2 Camaro with any better suspension detail than the MPC Nova. The Revell Z28 kit is awful under the floorplan as is the Revell Firebird, so I compromised with the 69 Nova. The newer AMT '70 Z-28 is the one you need. Any of the 3 variants are good. Much better chassis detail, as you'd expect from a modern tooled kit. Edited September 19, 2020 by Can-Con Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockford Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 3 hours ago, doorsovdoon said: ah, I see. It's the same mould as that square looking '76 Street Custom on the previous page. It is Doors! You've picked the best version in the MPC kit. I've attached a picture of the two bodyshells together, also of the MPC shell with the Revell floorplan dropped in, It fits like a glove! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doorsovdoon Posted September 19, 2020 Author Share Posted September 19, 2020 As is my luck I decided to do the roof again cos I wasn't happy with the texture, it was too smooth. So before I did the right thing and checked to see if the paint I used was still available I went and primered it. No Tuscan Beige at the shop, discontinued! So I decided to go with the other colour combo I like, similar to what Rockford posted on the previous page, metallic green with white roof. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doorsovdoon Posted September 19, 2020 Author Share Posted September 19, 2020 (edited) 5 minutes ago, Rockford said: It is Doors! You've picked the best version in the MPC kit. I've attached a picture of the two bodyshells together, also of the MPC shell with the Revell floorplan dropped in, It fits like a glove! That's good to know. I only bought the kit cos it was cheap, and these less than inspirational box art kits usually surprise with good detail features. Edited September 19, 2020 by doorsovdoon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockford Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 Doors, you're building my car!!! I'm touched! I don't know what to say! How wonderful. Cant wait to see how it turns out. I'm so sorry to have hijacked your WIP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doorsovdoon Posted September 19, 2020 Author Share Posted September 19, 2020 8 minutes ago, Rockford said: Doors, you're building my car!!! I'm touched! I don't know what to say! How wonderful. Cant wait to see how it turns out. I'm so sorry to have hijacked your WIP. Bomb away, man, everyone else has!? Nah, I don't mind honestly, I've actually learned a lot about this kit from everyone's input, and seen some awesome pictures too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Can-Con Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 Since we're showing our old Novas, I did find a pic almost identical to my old one. Just needs the Magnum 500 wheels a bit lower and a lot more rust. LOL? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doorsovdoon Posted September 20, 2020 Author Share Posted September 20, 2020 Yes, I've learned they rusted really badly. Mag 500's are what I'm putting on this build:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NZanglia Posted September 20, 2020 Share Posted September 20, 2020 So, 1 photo can spark a 3 page debate on a vinyl top. Just goes to show the wealth of knowledge available on this Forum. Havent done a vinyl top kit yet but both methods look really effective. Nice Work thus far Doors Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doorsovdoon Posted September 20, 2020 Author Share Posted September 20, 2020 Thanks, Stacy. Stick around, it'll kick off again when I ask whether the B pillar is body colour or satin black!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted September 20, 2020 Share Posted September 20, 2020 33 minutes ago, doorsovdoon said: Thanks, Stacy. Stick around, it'll kick off again when I ask whether the B pillar is body colour or satin black!? They were body colored. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doorsovdoon Posted September 20, 2020 Author Share Posted September 20, 2020 34 minutes ago, espo said: They were body colored. I was thinking the same. Most pictures I've come across are body colour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted September 20, 2020 Share Posted September 20, 2020 11 hours ago, doorsovdoon said: I was thinking the same. Most pictures I've come across are body colour. The only exception may have to do with the level of trim. Some trim levels had stainless steel moldings on the side window and those vents would be a low gloss silver color. Some such as the SS or Rally Nova trim my be black in color depending on what year they were produced as the window trim would be changed from year to year. Funny fact. Some of GM's plant workers Union and GM were hashing out labor contracts. We got a Nova that was on the showroom floor for display. The drivers side vents were vertical as should be. The passenger side vents were horizontal as they would have been on the Pontiac Ventura that shared this body. Labor dispute or material shortage ? This may explain the GMC hub caps that were on the floor of a new pick-up instead of the Chevrolet hub caps, it was an interesting time in the car biz and we even got Monte Carlos ordered with bucket seats and a console. Well we got the bucket seats with no console. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doorsovdoon Posted September 20, 2020 Author Share Posted September 20, 2020 Yes, the 70's was a very disorganised time in the car industry. Over here, British Leyland were always striking over management and worker disputes which often resulted in horrendous build quality. The Morris Marina, three of which I own, I've been told on more than one occasion that during the time the model was being fitted with disc brakes as standard, some cars were being recalled because they had a drum hub on one side and a disc and caliper on the other! Whether it's true or not I don't know, the brand still gets a lot of hate to this day, and rumours abound regarding British Leyland. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doorsovdoon Posted September 20, 2020 Author Share Posted September 20, 2020 Body colour done and I really like it! I've had this can of Jade Green hanging around for months not knowing what to use it on. I think I used some when doing my '67 Impala but it didn't suit it. There was about quarter left in the can and it covered well. Very good paint this Hycote brand. oh, and the B pillars are going body colour:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doorsovdoon Posted September 20, 2020 Author Share Posted September 20, 2020 On 9/17/2020 at 1:30 AM, bisc63 said: I'm liking your color combination, what can we expect for the interior? White. The roof is Glacier White which is very bright so I'm thinking maybe Alpine white. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted September 20, 2020 Share Posted September 20, 2020 Very nice looking color. This should look good against the white vinyl roof you did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doorsovdoon Posted September 20, 2020 Author Share Posted September 20, 2020 Yes, it's worked out ok. I'm happy with the look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doorsovdoon Posted September 20, 2020 Author Share Posted September 20, 2020 Hood also done. I masked off the insulation pads and left them black plastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spottedlaurel Posted September 20, 2020 Share Posted September 20, 2020 Good progress Gareth, body and roof colour combo looks great. My version of this kit looks pretty similar. I have plenty on the go at present, but you are making me think about it a bit more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.