‘69 Nova

[JET.]

Working on this Revell nova.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[OldNYJim]

That’s really nice work - realistic weathering, and some really nice additional details!

What do you like for your plug boots?  Syringe tubing?

Cant wait to see the rest - enjoy seeing your work!

[JET.]

5 minutes ago, CabDriver said:

That’s really nice work - realistic weathering, and some really nice additional details!

What do you like for your plug boots?  Syringe tubing?

Cant wait to see the rest - enjoy seeing your work!

I don’t find syringe very useful since they are impossible to cut 

I use micro aluminum tubing easily sliced with a knife , 0.8mm for plug boots. 0.5mm for fuel lines

 

[OldNYJim]

Ahh yeah, that Albion stuff is awesome, I like that too! 

Thank for the reply - keep the updates coming!!

[Speedpro]

That's some good looking engine weathering and detailing!

[Rattlecan Dan]

Gorgeous detailing on that engine. Good luck with the Nova.

[Steve H]

Whoa!…. That is some spectacular engine detailing, and top shelf weathering.. VERY nice.?? Looks like you are fairly new to the forum, so welcome aboard. I look forward to seeing more of your work.

Cheers, Steve

[NOBLNG]

I agree with everyone…nice weathering and detailing. I like the tubing for plug boots idea too.?

[Keef]

On 3/25/2024 at 8:50 PM, JET. said:

I don’t find syringe very useful since they are impossible to cut 

I use micro aluminum tubing easily sliced with a knife , 0.8mm for plug boots. 0.5mm for fuel lines

 

Amazing detail, it looks very realistic!! Thanks for the tip on the tube sizes, ordering some now ??

[ubermodel]

I gotta say, usually I'm not one for weathered engines, but those dirty chrome valve covers look exactly like they should after years of oil, grease, fingerprints, dust, and dirt on them. Nice work.

[JET.]

Wires added, you can probably guess what color the car will be now lol, 
oh and I had to remake the fuel line cause not only did I break it off, it also interfered with the alternator haha
 

 

 

 

 

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[OldNYJim]

That’s crazy good ?

[JET.]

Paint on the ‘69 nova,  I used a purple flake, then 4 coats of candy pink, then pearl clear over everything. Then 5 coats of Mr.color gloss lacquer.  
Just gotta wet sand and polish it out still . Let it sit for the rest of the month to cure 

 

 

[Codi]

That's fantastic JT.  The color is gorgeous and you lay down some great paint.  Oh, and that engine ain't too shabby either.  I'll be sure to follow along.  cheers, tim

[Zippi]

Super sharp looking.  

[Mike Slapattack]

Beautiful work! I love how the black wash accent brings out all the detail and adds shadows and depth. Did you only apply it before painting the color or did you also apply it after? Also what kind of wash did you use?

[OldNYJim]

That hood has one of the best lacquer clear-coat jobs I’ve seen in a while…nice work!!  

[JET.]

Started adding the bare metal foil trim.
I decided to add the chrome trim on the sides, not to many Nova’s had that I think it looks cool

 

 

 

 

 

[espo]

Beautiful looking paint color and finish. The chrome window moldings you mention were an extra cost trim option on the Nova, I had them on my '72 Nova SS.

[OldNYJim]

Stunning!  You’ve got a real skill when it comes to paint (I spotted that 30 Coupe on your IG too…that one’s equally great!!)

[Mike Slapattack]

Great paint!

 

[Andrew McD]

Beautiful paint, both the color and the application.  Very convincing engine.  I’ll be watching this one!

[Pierre_tec]

Looks so nice ,and smooth. Looking forward the wheel choice!

[Hodrodz]

Paintwork is beautiful!!