1st model...engine complete...pics!

[cherokeered]

So after looking for a new hobby and reading this forum for awhile, I decided to get my first model. I went with the 66 Nova Pro Street. I definitely learned a lot by researching this forum and just completed the engine. Tell me what you think!....anything else that I can do to improve it?

Edited July 15, 2010 by cherokeered

[toplessfury]

i agree.that is some nice looking work so far and to be a first timer wow.keep going.

[Railfreak78]

Looks awesome so far I like the header wrap a lot!

[Dragline]

If my 20th model came out that nice I'd be proud. I agree with Mark and the other guys.

Keep going and we'll all be in trouble on the tables.

Bob

[Jordan White]

First model? I call shenanigans!

Seriously though, looks awesome for a first build!

[cherokeered]

Wow!...Thanks for all the kind words. I guess I'm on the right track.

[cruz]

You are doing very well man, one advice I always give people starting in this hobby is to learn how to pace themselves first, it's difficult at first since you are so anxious to see that model completed. Just make sure to finish it off without much detailing, once you see how well it turns out, your next one will definitely be better!!

[Scalper]

Nice job on your first engine. Great stuff.. the wrap looks killer.

[geckoman1220]

this is A+ work for your first, my first model was full of rush strokes, fingerprints, and glue marks.

[Steve Keck]

Jason,

Your work is legions ahead of your claim to this being your first model. Many here are not at your level.

Two things are apparent to me from your photos. One is doable now and the other is for next time.

Now you can add some sag to the plug wires as if gravity was having its way with them.

For a later model you could fix a common omission by the kit makers that is my biggest peeve; that is the lack of an alternator bracket. Check out the Tip, Trick & Techniques Forum under "Need some scratchbuilding tips for making an alternator bracket from plastic strip" for some ideas.

[cherokeered]

Thanks Steve....I was thinking about the alternator bracket also. It looks odd just hanging out there like that. I'll look that up.