stump Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 Hey guys, Well, she's on the shelf. After nearly losing heart with this thing over paint/decal issues, I went ahead and finished her off regardless... One thing I learned from it....give the decals longer to air out before clear coating..... Anyways, done now and I'm happy enough to display her next to my other muscle cars. There are a couple of areas to be tidied up, like painting the drive shaft...oops, add some duel sports mirrors, paint the exhaust openings... I'm onto a 69 Camaro and another 69 Nova, both painted and well under way....need to get'em done soon so I can start my 1/12 Datsun 240ZG Thanks for dropping by, hope you like her. cheers Greg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darrell Gwinn Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 Oh my... that is beautiful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george 53 Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 HOLY WAKAMOLI! Greg, just when I had started to wonder, BAM! Jus like Emeril, you come in an kick it up a notch! Man was it worth it! She's BEAUTIFUL!!! I NEVER saw a Baldwin/Motion Nova, but if I did, I bet I'd look like that!!! ANOTHER Home Run kidd-o! Cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stump Posted January 10, 2009 Author Share Posted January 10, 2009 Thanks Dirk. And THANK you George.. Man, I gotta tellya, it feels good to knock one out so early in the year.. cheers guys Greg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plastikfreek Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 Beautiful Nova!---------- ............The detail and quality of this build is AMAZING....Your hard work really shines on this one----- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Creative Explorer Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 I love it, please tell me about the carberettor. It looks like how I want it. And how do you your finish? It looks like you polish the car, but how do you work? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LVZ2881 Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 thats just awesome!!! great job!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrOlds Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 ManOman, That is an amazing Nova. I just finished my 69 Yenko Nova. Trying to get pics up, but they are all too big. But that is an amazing job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juergen Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 hi !!! absolutly great built and so many details on this car. i like the paint job you made. greets jürgen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Peterson Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 Very nicely done, as are all your projects! Your craftsmanship is outstanding, but can I respectfully ask that you look into setting up a better lighting arrangement to really showcase the work you've done? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordh8r Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 (edited) Well done! That is one beautiful Nova! I hope, now that I'm getting back into the hobby, that I can make something this nice in short time. Again, well done! Edited January 10, 2009 by fordh8r Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clay Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 Did you redo the paint or something? Because that looks amazing!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stump Posted January 11, 2009 Author Share Posted January 11, 2009 Thank you all very much guys.. I'm glad yous all like her.. Erik, The carburetor is one of Perry's rein items. I don't think they sell small parts online these days, but you might spot him at some model show.. It is one of the better carburetors on the market that I have seen.....great to detail. The finish on this one was easy....I made sure I got good coverage with my last three coats of clear, each was sanded with 2400 between sprays. The last coat went on very smooth and after it was dry I just used Tamiya polish on the roof and sides....then just buffed it all with a soft cloth. DrOlds, Ah, yes, just saw your great Yenko Nova and was hoping you had some more pix....Hope you have some luck resizing mate. Look forward to seeing them. Daniel, Hey, thanks heaps mate..Your gracious comments and request are wholesomely received man. I do really need to get my outdoor setup working again, hey.... Or set up a proper indoor on plain cardboard......Let me get back toya on that. Hi Clay, Mate, nope......I thought about stripping and redoing the whole thing....but didn't have spare decals. Very careful placement and camera angles help a lot....... Thanks everyone Greg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smart-Resins Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 Looks absolutly terrific. The white drive shaft is a bonus. JK. Now you are making me want to do one! I assume you used parts from the 70 baldwin camaro kit? Thanks. Jody Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Hall Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 That's very sharp... I'm thinking of doing something similar myself, using parts from the Revell '69 BM Camaro. I figure I'll have to make the hood myself using the '69 BM scoop, I have a resin '72 Nova L88 style hood for the AMT '72, but it won't fit the Revell '69. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Lombardo Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 What a great job. I am certainly not a fan of the Baldwin Motion stripes, but you did a great job on these. I don't have to like the stripes, but I know a well done striking build when I see one. You must be really happy with the outcome....beautiful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stump Posted January 11, 2009 Author Share Posted January 11, 2009 Thanks heaps guys.. Jody, Um...yeah, we won't mention the drive shaft, ok ...?..... I kitbashed a few bits off an Amt BM Camaro, mainly the chrome rocker covers, air cleaner (yet to add) and the headers for the sidepipes. The L-88 scoop is off the Revell 69 BM Camaro. Oh, and of course the wheels and M/T's are from the 70 kit too. Rob, Yeah, I have a 6" cowl scoop to suit the Amt Nova...goodness knows why, as I don't have the kit.. but I did try it on this just for an idea..I found it was way different, hey.. I used the Revell BM Camaro hood for this one. Cheers Peter. Yep, I understand what you're saying mate, not everyone's idea of kool is big loud striping...I'm kinda a fan of it I guess... Thanks everyone Greg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GOTH KUSTOMS Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 (edited) This a work of art, I just picked up the BM '70 Chevelle, and I can't wait till I can tear into it, I'm sniffing the new plastic. as I gaze upon you'r awesome Nova, great work, and detail.... Edited January 11, 2009 by unforgiven Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bsoder Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 That is one Bad A$$...motion Nova!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldstyle Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 Wow...a Realy Nice and Clean Built i Like it ...nice work Uwe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stump Posted January 12, 2009 Author Share Posted January 12, 2009 Thanks very much Michael, Brian and Uwe.. cheers guys Greg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gilsdropshop1 Posted January 12, 2009 Share Posted January 12, 2009 love it great job on the engine detail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrObsessive Posted January 12, 2009 Share Posted January 12, 2009 Wow! I'm not a major fan of the '68-'72 Nova (I'm partial to the '66-'67)........but this is NICE!! The chassis detail is perfect Greg------the chassis overspray for instance, not too much not too little. I'm glad you didn't give up on it.........that's a super sharp piece! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
white00gt Posted January 12, 2009 Share Posted January 12, 2009 Outstanding car!!!! detail is just amazing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stump Posted January 13, 2009 Author Share Posted January 13, 2009 Thanks Gil, Bill and Harry.. Bill, yes, it was almost destined for the never-ever pile....it was a moment of weakness which made me finish it..... I would've been a lot happier had I stripped it, but could not convince myself that 3 coats of Tamiya clear was going to give up it's final resting spot that easy..... Cheers guys Greg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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