79 Chevy Nova street beater

[rv1963]

Hi guys and girls the street beater is finished, I think it was one of the most fun models I have ever put together, not perfect but I really enjoyed every minute. There are plenty of pictures as always all comments welcome.

[Jim B]

Great weathering.  Very well done.

[espo]

Like the distressed finish, lots of creativity.  

[Spottedlaurel]

Looks mean! I like it, nice work.

[ea0863]

Your artistry is incredible!

[Bullybeef]

I‘m impressed with your realism on the weathering, I’d say it looks like a car from Newfoundland, but those cars have long been scrapped, crushed and have come back as various iterations of Hyundais.

Well done!

[rv1963]

Thanks for the comments guys.

[89AKurt]

I love PATINA!   Rust stain just right on the white door.  Some kits beg for this sort of treatment. ?

[catpack68]

Love the weathering and the plastic on the rear side window! Very nice work?

Edited September 8, 2024 by catpack68

[karbuildr]

Excellent weathering, particularly the rust and broken window.

[rv1963]

Thanks Kurt, Scott and David for your comments.

[KWT]

Robert, I dig the way that came out. The weather is nice and that window treatment is cool. Very nicely done!

[charger74]

Very nice 

[rv1963]

Thanks Jeremy thanks Eric I am glad you like it.

[ChrisR]

Very nice!

[mrm]

Pretty cool. The nylon window held by duct tape is my favorite. 

[PappyD340]

Great looking Nova!

[carrucha]

Nice beater.  I see a Nova like this on the way home from work rotting away in a driveway.

[rv1963]

Thanks guys for all the great comments.

[DJMar]

This is a really great build, with a lot of cool & subtle weathering. I totally dig it. ?

A friend of mine in college had a similar '79 Nova in blue, complete with the long rear shackles and wide tires. It wasn't quite as beat up as this, but it was close!

Edited September 10, 2024 by DJMar

[XYHARRY]

Great weathering and creativity, well done Robert. 

Cheers, 

David. ??

[Ulbo]

Good old beater?

[rv1963]

Thanks guys, I really enjoyed building this one.

[STU111]

Poor little Nova’s had a hard life. You’ve replicated the neglect and abuse that cars like this are subjected to beautifully. ??

[rv1963]

Thanks Stuart.