69 Chevy Nova Yenko

[bluestringer]

The hot weather will soon be here in Georgia, and since my work shed has no AC, I will try to get a few builds in before the temps hit 105 with 90% humidity. During this time of year I'm working at lot in the yard and garden, so don't have as much time to build either. Starting on this Yenko Nova, I've put on a few coats of Createx Autoborne Sealer and will be using Creates Pearl Blue for the color. I tried to darken in the panel lines with some wash I made, but my past experience doing this never came out very good. It will be OOB except for some wiring under the hood.  All comments welcome and thanks for looking. 

[doorsovdoon]

This is a great kit by Revell. I look forward to seeing the progress. 

[Keef]

I have a couple of these Nova kits in my stash and have yet to build one. It seems to build up into an excellent kit. I’ll be keeping my eye on this build and following for inspiration.

[RDean58]

This is a fun kit! I have five of them, actually six. One completed when it first came out, four more in various stages of completion, and 1 still in the box I want to turn into a 68.

Stock build of the SS Nova

Yenko 427 Nova

Nova SS with cross-ram intake from 69 Camaro

SS 396 version

Home grown 396 powered Nova I built in 2008.

[bluestringer]

Those look great. Seems like a nice kit so far. Got a little done on it. Blue Pearl on the body, got the engine done and installed in the chassis. I have another one of these, it's the special edition 2n1, I will probably do the drag car with it. 

[espo]

I like the shade of blue, who was the supplier of your paint?  

[bluestringer]

59 minutes ago, espo said:

I like the shade of blue, who was the supplier of your paint?  

Thanks. Createx Pearl Blue bought at Hobby Lobby. I put it over Createx Autoborne white sealer that I ordered from EmbellishFX.com. 

[ModelcarJR]

Looking good, James!  Can you put a clear gloss on the Createx paint?  ?

[bluestringer]

2 hours ago, ModelcarJR said:

Looking good, James!  Can you put a clear gloss on the Createx paint?  ?

Thanks. Yea, I'll give it a couple of days and shoot some Revive It floor polish on it. I have some Createx gloss coat but I find I like the floor polish better. 

Edited May 2, 2022 by bluestringer

[TransAmMike]

Oh yeah James, great job on the Createx pearl.  As we have discussed in the past we are fellow Createx users.   I  second the Future (Revive) as the clear of choice.

[slusher]

Very nice color choice!

[bluestringer]

12 hours ago, TransAmMike said:

Oh yeah James, great job on the Createx pearl.  As we have discussed in the past we are fellow Createx users.   I  second the Future (Revive) as the clear of choice.

Thanks Mike. 

 

12 hours ago, slusher said:

Very nice color choice!

Thanks Carl. 

[bluestringer]

Got the floor polish on the body, about 5 coats drying with a hair dryer between coats except the last one I let air dry. Got the interior done. Thanks for looking. 

[bluestringer]

Rolling chassis....

[bluestringer]

Calling it done. Photos under glass.