Rat Fink Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 Ok first in like 20 years but who's counting? At least now I can afford the cool toys to build em with.... I think this one came out great, no fit issues, and no major set backs while building. The only problem was the outside rear view mirror. The base was so fragile it snapped when I was trying to trim the excess sprue, great kit from Revell. Those aren't scratches they are relections. The candy went down pretty good and the depth in person is amazing! I didn't do a whole lot to the interior except bmf the trim on the back of the front seats. The original interiors didn't have a whole lot of detail to begin with.. The paint just wouldn't stick to the rear bumper trim, I didi it 4 times so this is the best result I could get...any tips? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diymirage Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 looks great never skipped a beat i bet i really like the paint and the engine detail as for the mirrors, that seems to be an overal complaint why, just the other day i snapped a mirror at the stem while i was working on my grand prix and that silly thing didnt even come with side view mirrors, i had to ad em from the parts box Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter31a Posted March 17, 2010 Share Posted March 17, 2010 Hey Eric, that's a pretty clean effort for a return to the hobby. Great work! Love the paint! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lownslow Posted March 17, 2010 Share Posted March 17, 2010 nice i have to pick this kit up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jedimastergary Posted March 17, 2010 Share Posted March 17, 2010 looks killer I am working on one butbroke the rear axle had to dig through parts box to find a new axle that will fit. should be done with my build soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 17, 2010 Share Posted March 17, 2010 That is one sweet Nova. The only thing I would have done is detail paint the rally wheels, otherwise, great job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rustybill1960 Posted March 19, 2010 Share Posted March 19, 2010 I concur with the others here, a very clean sharp build! Did you lay down gold or silver for the base coat? Very smooth paint job Dude! The rear panel, I use Plaid or Apple Barrel craft paints, in layers, slightly watered, they are easy to use for detailing. Just a tip and cheap too! Thank You for sharing! Later Russ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vizio93 Posted March 20, 2010 Share Posted March 20, 2010 Looks good man, love that color !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuffone20 Posted March 20, 2010 Share Posted March 20, 2010 Wow that's a very clean looking Nova, nice color you painted it and great job after being away for 20 years!! I like it!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rat Fink Posted March 21, 2010 Author Share Posted March 21, 2010 I concur with the others here, a very clean sharp build! Did you lay down gold or silver for the base coat? Very smooth paint job Dude! The rear panel, I use Plaid or Apple Barrel craft paints, in layers, slightly watered, they are easy to use for detailing. Just a tip and cheap too! Thank You for sharing! Later Russ Russ I used a silver base over white primer. I was almost tempted to leave it silver but I have a weakness for candy colors....especially red! I like purple too but it never looks good on a large scale only as a highlight or two tone. Thanks for the trim tip, I have a whole bunch of those apple barrel / plaid paints. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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