Plowboy Posted November 17, 2022 Posted November 17, 2022 I really have mixed emotions about this build! While I'm happy to have it finally done and how it turned out. I sure wasn't happy about having to fix the butchered up roof on this model! I've never had to do so much work on just the roof of a model! The worst part is after all that work, it still isn't what I would call accurate as it still has a scale inch and half chop. Measurements prove it. The backlight was the worst to fix as it's eight scale inches too narrow. Then there's the poorly engineered headlights that are too small. Again, I was only able to increase the size of them to six and three quarters. The tail lights appear to be small. But, I can't confirm that. The body has no badges of any kind. Decals would've been nice. No Chevrolet letters on the hood or tail panel. I could make a longer list. But, I won't. Very disappointing kit! Especially for one made currently. Since I'm not a gasser fan, the decision to turn it into a pro street was easy. Especially since the chassis and core support from the AMT '66 Nova fit so easily. Wheels from the Revell Rat Roaster, rear tires from the Revell Pro Street '41 Willys and a pair of the Revell Michelin TRX tires on the front finish it off. The engine is also from the Revell Rat Roaster. Headers and carburetors are from the '66 Nova. I only added plug wires for a little extra detail. It's painted with Tamiya Mica Silver. The chrome parts were sprayed with Tamiya Dull and Semi Gloss clear. I scratch built a three inch exhaust. It's painted with Plasti Kote Aluminum. With the blower sticking up through the hood, I scratch built an outlaw cowl and molded it to the hood. A mistake I made with it was not allowing room for the wipers. Didn't find that out until after I installed them! Luckily, there was no damage from removing them. The chassis, body, dash, roll bar and top of the door panels are covered with Tamiya TS-54 Light Blue Metallic over Tamiya Mica Silver. The interior is just simple flat and semi gloss black. The bucket seats are from the Revell Mustang Mach III. Thanx for checking it out! 8
catpack68 Posted November 17, 2022 Posted November 17, 2022 Very nice work Roger! I love the wheels and the color. You did a really good job on the cowl hood? 1
LL3 Model Worx Posted November 17, 2022 Posted November 17, 2022 Looks fantastic! I would kill for a pair of those M/T's... I've got ONE!! And the letters are messed up/half melted. Seems like I remember them in a GTO kit years ago when I was a kid. 1
Joe Nunes Posted November 17, 2022 Posted November 17, 2022 Yes!! That is really sharp. I really like the color choice and might just use the combination on a '36 Ford Roadster I have "in the works". Your model looks great! ??? Joe 1
Dragonhawk1066 Posted November 18, 2022 Posted November 18, 2022 It looks fantastic, regardless of the inaccuracies!! The color is fantastic as well! 1
Zippi Posted November 18, 2022 Posted November 18, 2022 That's a good looking Drag car Roger. Love the blue and I'm also digging those Big ole meats on the back. 1
NOBLNG Posted November 18, 2022 Posted November 18, 2022 Despite all the issues that the kit may have, you worked your magic on it and it turned out beautifully. 1
Koellefornia Kid Posted November 18, 2022 Posted November 18, 2022 Looks great, Roger! Usually I'm not a Pro Street guy but I really like this one! 1
Speedpro Posted November 18, 2022 Posted November 18, 2022 This is one of the best pro street builds I have seen recently on mcm. Excellent paint work and craftmanship really make this nova stand out. Speedpro 1
espo Posted November 18, 2022 Posted November 18, 2022 Beautiful looking paint color and finish. Despite the body proportions you mentioned it looks great the way you have done it here, 1
TransAmMike Posted November 18, 2022 Posted November 18, 2022 WOW Roger, that is one great looking race car!! Looks perfect and fast!!? 1
ybsluos Posted November 18, 2022 Posted November 18, 2022 19 hours ago, LL3 Model Worx said: Looks fantastic! I would kill for a pair of those M/T's... Leroy, they were in the Revell Pro Street Willys. The newer version with non opening doors. Red and black car in box art. That’s the only kit I’m aware of that came with these. Some larger ones were available in the a AMT Pro Street Coronet and the AMT snap together Pro Street Camaro and Pro Street Firebird. Hope this helps. Roger your car is amazing. Serious looking cowl hood. I too have a 65 know if I let my friend alter the wheel Hargis back to stock wheelbase but I plan to Pro Street 1
LL3 Model Worx Posted November 18, 2022 Posted November 18, 2022 2 minutes ago, ybsluos said: Thanks for the info!
Plowboy Posted November 19, 2022 Author Posted November 19, 2022 On 11/17/2022 at 5:19 PM, LL3 Model Worx said: Looks fantastic! I would kill for a pair of those M/T's... I've got ONE!! And the letters are messed up/half melted. Seems like I remember them in a GTO kit years ago when I was a kid. Thanx! I'll check my stash and see if I have a couple to spare and let you know.
AMT68 Posted November 19, 2022 Posted November 19, 2022 Great detail work throughout the build. I've never used Mica Silver over TS-54 but I like the look it provides. 1
Dragline Posted November 19, 2022 Posted November 19, 2022 Looks fantastic from here my friend. Perhaps some PE badges from MCG would solve your woes? I know it is dropping extra dough, but nothing beats the look. 1
Slotto Posted November 19, 2022 Posted November 19, 2022 Nice work! I like the color and all the details 1
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