Luis_555 Posted September 9, 2011 Posted September 9, 2011 (edited) Hi, it's my first post here. I'm from Brazil, and I'm a big fan of muscle cars, and I started on modelism last month, and that's my first finished model, a 69, Chevy Nova Yenko. Here's my 1:1 references And here's the result, the paint was done with "spray can" because a dont have an airbrush yet! The modifications done are: Engine detailing Hood stick (I know the 1:1 don't use it, but without it, the hood doesn't stay opened) Vinyl Roof, done it matte black and tape. Door windows half opened Now i'm looking for a new model to build, i'm looking for an old Camaro!! Edited September 9, 2011 by Luis_555
Sixties Sam Posted September 9, 2011 Posted September 9, 2011 Very nice model! It looks just like the real one. Great job! Sam
Dominik Posted September 9, 2011 Posted September 9, 2011 (edited) For your first modell it looks great! I have four things to decry - not great things, but they noticed me: - the two stripes on the roof are to thick. there you can try, to overlap the tape you've done on the roof. - the windshield doesn't fix on the right upper corner - you forgot the chrometrim on the windshield and the fornt triangle windows - your referenc has a square mirror, your model a round one But that are peanuts...If i remember my first built...ugh... Edited September 9, 2011 by Dominik
Dr. Cranky Posted September 10, 2011 Posted September 10, 2011 BEAUTIFUL. I love the way the color makes it POP. Also, it's a great kit and you really did justice to it. Congrats.
oldscool Posted September 10, 2011 Posted September 10, 2011 (edited) That is a very nice Nova. I see you went with the obligatory yellow plug wires that everyone had to have back in that era. I also like the half rolled down windows. gus Edited September 10, 2011 by oldscool
sak Posted September 10, 2011 Posted September 10, 2011 As far as I can tell, it looks pretty badass. Nice
n8dogginz Posted September 10, 2011 Posted September 10, 2011 For your first build, that thing is pretty impressive...KEEP IT lol. When i first started i always wanted to tinker a little further and ended up with a massive heap of 10 kits cuz something always went wrong. Of course i was 10-12 yrs old...what im saying is put that thing up, or youll wish 10 years from now you would have.
Sport Suburban Posted September 10, 2011 Posted September 10, 2011 Nice job. I'm building one of these now in a similar fassion. It's a good kit that i'm enjoying. As for your next kit get one of the Revell 69 Camaro's. You will enjoy it and they offered it in a Yenko version as well.
Nova-ss Posted September 10, 2011 Posted September 10, 2011 Very nice work.be happy with yourself....it looks very good.Thank you,Chris
kenlwest Posted September 10, 2011 Posted September 10, 2011 Very Nice! If this is your first try at "modelism", I can't wait to see your 10th! Color is PERFECT!
Janne Herajärvi Posted September 10, 2011 Posted September 10, 2011 WOW! Beautiful build. Cheers from Finland oh wait your first finished model Amazing!
Dragracer Posted September 10, 2011 Posted September 10, 2011 Really nice Yenko,for a first build I don't think it can be beat, I know my first few weren't that great, the paint turned out great, really like the red,Dr. Cranky said it right, it makes the car POP, can't wait to see more of your builds.
crazyjim Posted September 10, 2011 Posted September 10, 2011 Welcome to the forum, Luis and thanks for posting such a fine looking build.
W-409 Posted September 13, 2011 Posted September 13, 2011 Hello and welcome to the forum! And cheers from Finland! Your Nova looks amazing. Great to see these traditional Muscle Cars being built without modern engines or giant wheels. I like the paintjob, it's very shiny, and smooth too. Grille looks very realistic, you've done that black wash nicely. I also like the engine detailing alot. Really nice model with no too big mistakes. Your First model, Huh, I can't believe, really great work that I haven't got to that stage after 35-40 models built. Really amazing job with this one, keep coming...
DumpyDan Posted September 13, 2011 Posted September 13, 2011 THIS IS YOUR FIRST MODEL What can I say............... WOW and WELCOME!
Luis_555 Posted September 14, 2011 Author Posted September 14, 2011 Thanks for the replies!! --- Dominik - hehe, no, that's ok!! the roof stripes get me in trouble when I start them, because they're decals, and I just realize that the lenght doesnt fit well after gluing everything!! Thanks for your observations, i'll try to prevent that on my next building!! Sport Suburban - Thanks, that kit is really nice, I like it!! About the Camaro, that's my idea, but, last friday was my birthday, and a friend gave me and 64" Impala SS. So, thats my next model!! There's an "building section" here? I'm kinda lost on the forum yet hehehe W-409 - Thanks!! And yes, I'm not a big fan of "modernization" on classic cars, I prefer them looking bad and loud hehe *Sorry for my english!!
phatfender Posted September 23, 2011 Posted September 23, 2011 Yes, that is one great looking Yenko. You sure nailed it right on. Your build sure looks like the 1:1 reference you used. Great work for a first time.
bbowser Posted September 23, 2011 Posted September 23, 2011 Amazing first effort. Great job, love those year Novas. As far as your English don't worry. You're doing better than a lot of us when it's our 1st language
Jeff Johnston Posted September 25, 2011 Posted September 25, 2011 Wow your first model ? You are one talented guy ! Very nicely done. Also on a side topic I saw your name and it made my smile because i have a very good friend in NY City with the same name. He's from Portugal though (actually he is from NJ..his parents were form Portugal ).
Luis_555 Posted September 25, 2011 Author Posted September 25, 2011 phatfender - Thank you !! hahuahu I'm feeling better now bbowser!! Jeff - Cool!! I'm into similar situation, I have a friend in NJ, that's born in USA, but his parent's are from Brazil. And here's my new topic, about my second model, a 64" Impala! http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=48220&st=0&gopid=525460&#entry525460 Bye!!
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