Mile High Scale Modeler Posted June 4, 2021 Share Posted June 4, 2021 Hello everyone. This is my first post of a build in this forum. Here goes nothing... This was a love-hate build due to the front end with having to deal with gluing the fenders onto the body (making them rock solid to hold the grille and weight of hood without any issues) - Testors Star Spangle Blue Decanted and airbrushed - Mr Hobby Gloss Clear Coat decanted and airbrushed - Pictures dont do justice on shine and no orange peel what-so-ever. - All chrome stripped and used a Spazstix chrome and Alclad II Chrome. - All trim was BMF. - Black wash on wheels and under carriage. - Under carriage weathered a bit with dry brushing and pigments. - Engine bay detailed with many aftermarket products (Many detail master fittings) and scratch built items like fuel gauges next to manifold. - Cam shaft scratch built from 41 Willy's drive shaft along with aluminum rod. - Brake lines wired from frame to brakes. - Interior detailed with aftermarket set belts, carpet flocked, Dash Gauge wired with blue and yellow wire to match car color theme, and shift is from sewing pin with yellow top. - All doors locks, trunk lock, and bolts around drive shaft are all pins. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted June 4, 2021 Share Posted June 4, 2021 Very nice ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doorsovdoon Posted June 4, 2021 Share Posted June 4, 2021 That looks amazing! You're paint is spotless, and I love the engine detailing. I love the realistic fan belt, very nice work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonhawk1066 Posted June 4, 2021 Share Posted June 4, 2021 Very nice! That is a fine looking paint job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOBLNG Posted June 4, 2021 Share Posted June 4, 2021 Very nice! That blue paint job looks beautiful. Lots of nice detailing too.👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larman Posted June 4, 2021 Share Posted June 4, 2021 A hard kit to build, but you make it look good! I have one started from an earlier issue, mine is going to be close to the "Old Pro" box art. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted June 5, 2021 Share Posted June 5, 2021 One of the nicest builds of this wretched old kit I've seen, maybe THE nicest! Well done and model on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mile High Scale Modeler Posted June 5, 2021 Author Share Posted June 5, 2021 3 hours ago, doorsovdoon said: That looks amazing! You're paint is spotless, and I love the engine detailing. I love the realistic fan belt, very nice work. Thanks for the kind words Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mile High Scale Modeler Posted June 5, 2021 Author Share Posted June 5, 2021 Thanks everyone for the kind words. It means a lot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kodiak Island Modeler Posted June 5, 2021 Share Posted June 5, 2021 That is one rockin' Nova! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bills72sj Posted June 5, 2021 Share Posted June 5, 2021 The paint is drop dead gorgeous. What caused all the "texture" around the perimeter of the engine bay. Liquid cement? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted June 5, 2021 Share Posted June 5, 2021 Super nice Nova, beautiful paint! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMT68 Posted June 5, 2021 Share Posted June 5, 2021 Spectacular paint and foil work and Star Spangled blue is such a great color especially on the muscle cars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted June 6, 2021 Share Posted June 6, 2021 Good looking Nova. I always liked the Nova's from 61 on up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted June 6, 2021 Share Posted June 6, 2021 Beautiful looking paint and color. A lot of great extra detailing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mile High Scale Modeler Posted June 7, 2021 Author Share Posted June 7, 2021 On 6/4/2021 at 11:14 PM, Bills72sj said: The paint is drop dead gorgeous. What caused all the "texture" around the perimeter of the engine bay. Liquid cement? It was due to painting the engine bay when it was a little too humid out side. I would have waited a few more days if I wasnt so impatient during that part of the build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tortuga Kustomz Posted June 8, 2021 Share Posted June 8, 2021 Beautiful pro stock car man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted June 17, 2021 Share Posted June 17, 2021 outstanding model! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thatz4u Posted June 17, 2021 Share Posted June 17, 2021 Great results from a tough kit, well done MH.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pierre_tec Posted June 19, 2021 Share Posted June 19, 2021 Just wow! Not many can a great model with that model. Paint looks amazing, similar to Honda Electron blue, and the wheels; gorgeous, are they aftermarket, or from another model. Now just want to send mine to the purple pond Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plasticprime Posted June 20, 2021 Share Posted June 20, 2021 Fantastic build! As mentioned by others, love the color and the detailing of the engine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
echo Posted June 21, 2021 Share Posted June 21, 2021 Nice clean workmanship and a beautiful model. It's a difficult kit with the separate fenders. You overcame that issue in good shape. Is it me or does this kits body look better than the newer Nova kit ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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