AC Norton Posted April 4, 2013 Posted April 4, 2013 (edited) hello everybody, well, this model is the very first piece i have built in almost 10 years. i bought this and a couple of others from my old and dear friend, dave burkit the model king about a year ago. finished it in august 2012, and then on to the next. i must admit, there isn't much to say here, as for other than basic ignition wiring, and some old blue micro scale stripe decals that i've had around for ever, its a box stock build. paint is tamiya yellow,..no clearcote...some polish after it dried,...but thats it. if you have any comments, they are certainly welcome. regards, a.c. the ace. Edited April 5, 2013 by AC Norton
W-409 Posted April 5, 2013 Posted April 5, 2013 Very nice Chevy II. Excellent finishing, and cleanly built. I like it. Since I have built the kit, too I have to take my hat (Which I actually don't have) off and congratulate you...The kit is not very good IMO. Are the Injector Stacks from the kit or Aftermarket?
Old Coyote Posted April 5, 2013 Posted April 5, 2013 Very nice build sir .......... that kit is hard to make it look "right" ........... you have accomplished that with no problems
AC Norton Posted April 5, 2013 Author Posted April 5, 2013 hi john and niko, thanks to both of you for your kind remarks. to answer niko's question, yes, those stacks are the 8 supplied in the kit. another member asked the same question as i have 4 builts on the UNDER GLASS section as well, and he said his were not so great in his mib kit. i probably have a good half hour or so in each one, to repair the bell tops, using zap , and then BMF to repair the edges. the clear red tamiya spray give that 60's gasser look, as well. regards, happy to answer qu. on any of my posted builds. a.c.
dragcarz Posted April 5, 2013 Posted April 5, 2013 Very clean build, great graphics, thanks for sharing I love it!
AC Norton Posted April 5, 2013 Author Posted April 5, 2013 hi roger, thanks for such encouraging comments....more built cars are coming...regards, a.c.
Truck parts Posted April 9, 2013 Posted April 9, 2013 Very nice build.Great color,and a outstanding job on the stacks.
AC Norton Posted April 9, 2013 Author Posted April 9, 2013 thanks gordon, for your nice comments. regards, a.c.
vintagedragfan Posted April 9, 2013 Posted April 9, 2013 very nice AWB, looks like you are getting back in the groove just fine, looks great
Speedfreak Posted November 9, 2014 Posted November 9, 2014 Great looking build Ace. One of the best AWB Nova's I've seen.
funhouse1 Posted November 9, 2014 Posted November 9, 2014 Very nice build sir .......... that kit is hard to make it look "right" ........... you have accomplished that with no problems What Coyote said!
Snake45 Posted November 9, 2014 Posted November 9, 2014 Nice clean build of that kit, which has a tendency to come out looking a bit toylike. You did a nice job with it.
Ira Posted November 9, 2014 Posted November 9, 2014 Great Build! Very Realistic & Real Nice Stripes...
AC Norton Posted November 10, 2014 Author Posted November 10, 2014 thanks, bill,,,for your nice comment.........the ace.........
AC Norton Posted November 14, 2014 Author Posted November 14, 2014 thanks, boys, for all your comments....the ace.........
1 bad55 stan Posted November 17, 2014 Posted November 17, 2014 Looks pretty darn nice Ace!Great work...
Greg Pugh Posted November 18, 2014 Posted November 18, 2014 Wow! I was just about to start on this one and I looked online at reviews, got scared and put it back on the shelf. You sure did a bang-up job on yours! Maybe I oughta reconsider...
AC Norton Posted November 18, 2014 Author Posted November 18, 2014 hello greg, interested to hear what online info scared you off building yours....its a fairly simple kit, as we all know the amt awb cars are, but can be a fun build with great results......the ace.....
Greg Pugh Posted November 18, 2014 Posted November 18, 2014 Just mainly stuff like: tons of flash, poor fitment, lack of detail, the chassis plate not meeting the sides of the body, no door panel detail whatsoever, etc. I've been looking for an easy, quick build but I was thinking the lack of detailing would drive me crazy. But after looking at yours, I'm rethinking this. It looks GREAT!!
AC Norton Posted November 18, 2014 Author Posted November 18, 2014 hi again Greg, my issue is the model king one from 2005....but I also have the BC ratpacker molded in grey from the late 90s. they had little flash on the parts, and for fit and such, a bit of filing and fitting resolves that in most areas. the interiors are stripped race-only style, but a modeller like you,,,i looked at your builts, they are super nice,,,, will have little trouble tuning one of these kits to your liking. build one, and post it on this forum for all to enjoy...lol...the ace........
Greg Pugh Posted November 18, 2014 Posted November 18, 2014 Yeah, the one I have is the Ratpacker kit. I think I will give this one a whirl. I'll let you know how it goes. Thank you for the compliments on my builds!
AC Norton Posted November 19, 2014 Author Posted November 19, 2014 they are well deserved, Greg......the ace......
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