AMT ‘66 Nova Resto Rod

[NOBLNG]

Just finished this one. It’s a nice looking little kit, but it has a few issues. The paint is Premier Apple Red decanted and airbrushed, and the roof is Tamiya LP-1. Clear coat is Mr. Hobby UV Cut. More info in the build thread here:

http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/topic/169718-amt-‘66-nova/#comment-2556947

Edited April 13, 2022 by NOBLNG

[PappyD340]

Looks darn good to me, well done!

[AmericanMuscleFan]

Superb small Resto-Rod Greg, the assembly is first class.  I really like the fact that you took the time to blacken the grille, it makes all the difference.  With your background and the concrete surface it's hard not to mistake it for a real one and that's for me an indisputable mark of success! ?

[bluestringer]

It's a beauty. Great stance. Nice job. 

[happy grumpy]

Top notch Nova, I like the wheels and the red/black combo.

[NOBLNG]

1 hour ago, PappyD340 said:

Looks darn good to me, well done!

Thank you Larry!?

55 minutes ago, AmericanMuscleFan said:

Superb small Resto-Rod Greg, the assembly is first class.  I really like the fact that you took the time to blacken the grille, it makes all the difference.  With your background and the concrete surface it's hard not to mistake it for a real one and that's for me an indisputable mark of success! ?

Not sure I’d go that far…but thank you for the compliments Francis!

52 minutes ago, bluestringer said:

It's a beauty. Great stance. Nice job. 

I got lucky on the stance. It had a bit of a wobble so I had to “adjust” one front wheel a bit.? I think this kit is basically the same as the one you’re doing now, so check my build thread for the issues I had.

[NOBLNG]

3 minutes ago, happy grumpy said:

Top notch Nova, I like the wheels and the red/black combo.

Thanks Mario!?

[bisc63]

This turned out VERY nice. Good work, beautiful model. Well done.

[lazlow]

looks great, Shinny. great detail work. What are the rims from?

[NOBLNG]

18 minutes ago, bisc63 said:

This turned out VERY nice. Good work, beautiful model. Well done.

Thanks Rusty!?

7 minutes ago, lazlow said:

looks great, Shinny. great detail work. What are the rims from?

Thank You! The wheels are from the kit. It came with these rims, a set of Cragar s/s rims, and factory hub caps.?

Edited April 13, 2022 by NOBLNG

[lazlow]

Good chose for the retro ride. i remember them now I had to go back and look at the box.

[ea0863]

Superb job on paintwork, and capturing all the little details. I find the dash to be the hardest part of my builds these days, and yours looks excellent.

[cheyenne93]

Saweet!! like the wheels.

[Zippi]

Good looking 66 Nova.  I really like that red & black.  Came out really nice man.

[espo]

Beautiful looking little Nova. Great paint and the interior is well detailed. The engine is kind of the center of the build to me anyway. 

[bluestringer]

14 hours ago, NOBLNG said:

I got lucky on the stance. It had a bit of a wobble so I had to “adjust” one front wheel a bit.? I think this kit is basically the same as the one you’re doing now, so check my build thread for the issues I had.

I had a problem getting the engine into the chassis this morning. I had to remove the trans cross member I had already installed and trim the back side of the motor mounts to get the headers to clear enough to squeeze it in. Then replaced the cross member after I got it in. 

[bluestringer]

I like the background in your photos, is that something you built? Thinking of trying to make something like that. 

[NOBLNG]

On 4/12/2022 at 11:50 PM, ea0863 said:

Superb job on paintwork, and capturing all the little details. I find the dash to be the hardest part of my builds these days, and yours looks excellent.

Thanks. The gauge faces should be black, but they wouldn’t print nicely for me.

On 4/13/2022 at 8:18 AM, cheyenne93 said:

Saweet!! like the wheels.

Thanks, me too!?

On 4/13/2022 at 9:35 AM, Zippi said:

Good looking 66 Nova.  I really like that red & black.  Came out really nice man.

Thanks Bob!

On 4/13/2022 at 10:35 AM, espo said:

Beautiful looking little Nova. Great paint and the interior is well detailed. The engine is kind of the center of the build to me anyway. 

Thanks David!

On 4/13/2022 at 10:49 AM, bluestringer said:

I like the background in your photos, is that something you built? Thinking of trying to make something like that. 

It is just a three sided cardboard box and some craft paper from Michael’s. I have both red and white bricks and use the one which accents the model best. ? It’s not much, but better than having my workbench or washing machine in the background.? I have a service station kit, but have never put it together.

Edited August 2, 2022 by NOBLNG

[bisc63]

Nice example of a simple yet effective background. Nice job, and thanks for sharing it!

[slusher]

Beautiful 66 Nova!!

[ewetwo]

Looks great in red with black vinyl. Nice wheels.

[Slotto]

I do t know how I missed this one. Great color choices! That red really pops. Love all the details.

[ChrisR]

Very nice!

[DanL]

Really nice clean build...

[Rattlecan Dan]

Real Eye Catcher! Nice Job.