'69 Chevy Nova

[outragis]

Getting there, but you need to use a smaller diameter wire, and it has to go to distributor in back, just to start

just trying to help

[freakshow12]

And the lines don't go in the valve covers. Hemis yes, big block Chevys no

[buxxx69]

Bottom line is its the dudes model and he can build it however he choses. Well done and keep up the great work ! Cheers!!!

[JasonC]

Bottom line is its the dudes model and he can build it however he choses. Well done and keep up the great work ! Cheers!!!

Yes it is his model, and can do as he pleases. But people are just trying to help. I ran into this wire debate when I posted up my 69 GTX build. I used phone wire, it did look good, but there was room for improvement. I finally found wire that was small enough and used it. Now it looks great. So bottom line is that most people in this thread are trying to help. Like the advice of wire size and where the wire goes on a BBC.

[freakshow12]

Just as a tip, in the past I have used the telephone cord that plugs into the wall. Know what I mean? It has several small wires in it and many colors

[Raskoraz]

I do not have very much time. It's a hobby and it's supposed to be fun. There is a first time for everything. I've never wired an engine before. And even if I did wire the distributor. Regardless, it's a model car and it's not going anywhere.

[Car Man]

Yea like really guys it is a model and it is his fist time wiring a engine and the car is not going to be driven anywhere and even if it is "help" u dont have to say it over and over

[Dragfreak]

Yea like really guys it is a model and it is his fist time wiring a engine and the car is not going to be driven anywhere and even if it is "help" u dont have to say it over and over

Some of the members here are just giving him info as he doesn't know a whole lot about 1:1 engines, they call it constructive criticism because it teaches the builder something he didn't know before. The point of a model is to build a scale replica of a certain vehicle and for it to be as accurate as possible, we're just trying to give him advice on how to make his models look better than it already does. Now lets just let it go and get back to enjoying Patrick's work.

[Guest]

Well, he apparently chooses to ignore advice. Good luck son.

[Raskoraz]

I should have made this clearer from the beginning: the engine is too small to replicate a 1:1 engine completely. I am more interested in the sanding and painting applications, because to me that takes a little more skill than wiring a tiny engine that is incapable of working. I think you're all being a too critical. Instead of wiring a 1:25 scale engine, why don't you wire a 1:1 engine? That takes a little more skill no?

Edited May 8, 2013 by Raskoraz

[danman6677]

great job and cant wait to see the finished car.

[outragis]

I can't wait also, no matter how it looks, it is his car...thanks for sharing!

[JasonC]

I'm just wondering, how many real cars have you worked on and how old are you?

[Raskoraz]

I'm just wondering, is your curiosity relevant to any of the above mentioned posts?

[blunc]

Hey guys, I'm all for scale apearance but this is Patrick's version of a 69 Nova and it's how he is having fun with it.

I think we can move on and enjoy other aspects of this build...yes?

Edited May 8, 2013 by blunc

[Guest]

I should have made this clearer from the beginning: the engine is too small to replicate a 1:1 engine completely. I am more interested in the sanding and painting applications, because to me that takes a little more skill than wiring a tiny engine that is incapable of working. I think you're all being a too critical. Instead of wiring a 1:25 scale engine, why don't you wire a 1:1 engine? That takes a little more skill no?

No, both take plenty. Look at these, and tell me they do not take skill.

[slowlylearning]

On my first model car engine I didnt have any glue, I MELTED the manifold to the block I tried using WOOL for ignition wires, AND IT WAS TOTALLY AWESOME!!! If the level f fun were the determining factor in building a model that one would be my winner Cool-looking model, Id love to see more!

[roadhawg]

So if I understand correctly, it doesn't matter if it's accurate or acceptable or even remotely close to being right....as long as we "feel good" about it, that's all that matters? That's sorta what's wrong with kids today.

Anyway...can't wait to see the paint.

[Raskoraz]

So what if the wires aren't accurate? The paint is good enough for me and it's the effort that counts. It's not the only model I'll be building and next time I will be sure to use scale wire that isn't yellow because I know it's those intricate details that make the model.."it's all about having fun." That seems to be the most common phrase on this forum, unfortunately I think it should be "it's all about critiquing the minimal details of the new hobbyists project"...thanks for the encouragement guys.

Edited May 8, 2013 by Raskoraz

[Raskoraz]

Completed.

[JasonC]

I'm just wondering, is your curiosity relevant to any of the above mentioned posts?

Yes it is. To post # 5 and 35. People where confused what the yellow things where. They thought they where breather tubes, and you agreed saying "pretty much". Then all the sudden they become plug wires. Then let's move on to post 35 where you state that it takes more skill to wire a real car. That's why I'm asking how many real cars you've worked on. As for the age, its just to see where you're coming from, is this a project of a 12yo or 42yo?

[Raskoraz]

I've worked on a few engine in high school. You do not have to be a mechanic to know that a real engine is a lot different from a 1:25 plastic scale engine. After all there is about a five thousand dollar difference. So all I'm saying is if you're going to sit here and keep telling me to change the wiring in my engine, go wire a real engine. Stop being so critical.

Edited May 8, 2013 by Raskoraz

[JasonC]

So if I understand correctly, it doesn't matter if it's accurate or acceptable or even remotely close to being right....as long as we "feel good" about it, that's all that matters? That's sorta what's wrong with kids today.

Anyway...can't wait to see the paint.

This right here. I am pretty new on here and see very minimal " negativity" so to say. It's not really a great way to put it, but in a political correct world, that's how it is viewed. I ask for any feedback negative or positive in my builds. I know I'm not the best at building models, but haven't got much other then the oversized plugwires I used. And it was pretty much just a suggestion. So without any comments that aren't positive in any way. How is one to learn? Life isn't the Special Olympics where everyone wins.

And to the OP, I see you say,you got it finished. Go ahead and make a thread in the Underglass section for all to see your completed work.

[JasonC]

I've worked on a few engine in high school. You do not have to be a mechanic to know that a real engine is a lot different from a 1:25 plastic scale engine. After all there is about a five thousand dollar difference. So all I'm saying is if you're going to sit here and keep telling me to change the wiring in my engine, go wire a real engine. Stop being so critical.

Yes, common sense tells you that about the first part of your post. And please tell me where I said personally that you should change the wires... And the wires on my real cars don't need changed that I installed myself if you want to be so critical on people changing wires on their real car.

[Jantrix]

Guys, an argument here is pointless. This model is miles better than my stuff at that age.

Patrick as you are a new modeler, I'd like to invite you to check out the link in my signature line called "Walk then Run". It was a thread I had written a couple years ago offering advice to new builders. It was very well recieved by builders of all ages and skill levels.