aw106 Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 (edited) First off sorry for the first few photos being of such poor quality the only camera I had at the time was my phone. I’ll have some more pictures up in a couple of days of the progress since these were taken. Anyway I’ve always liked these cars (even though I haven’t ever seen a real one) so I decided to have a go at one. The body is from the Revell Nova ss kit while the chassis is a narrowed version on a 1995 AMT Monte Carlo NASCAR. Most of the large parts of the cage have been built from styrene rod as well as the new front to the chassis (Not pictured here yet) More photos are avalibe in this album:https://imageshack.com/a/aRrq/1 So enjoy and all comments are welcome. Edited February 6, 2014 by aw106 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 Real nice work so far... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobDD Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 Looking forward to seeing this one built.Always liked short track stock cars.Keep us posted! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belugawrx Posted February 7, 2014 Share Posted February 7, 2014 Oh Ya!!! Nice work so far I love NASCAR chassis under anything!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted February 7, 2014 Share Posted February 7, 2014 Sweet ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skypower Posted February 7, 2014 Share Posted February 7, 2014 Very nice. Can't wait to see more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qkenuf4u Posted February 7, 2014 Share Posted February 7, 2014 love novas and looks like it will be a cool build .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aw106 Posted February 9, 2014 Author Share Posted February 9, 2014 Right here we go, update time. I will say I don't actually build this fast it just happens the last photos were quite old. So we have the chassis nearing completion, the body now has enlarged wheel arches and the bumpers are de-chromed for the time being and some parts have been painted along with the wheels. And to finish a quick shot of it on the shelf awaiting more work with a friend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karl LaFong Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 So far, so good! What color(s) will it be? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aw106 Posted February 9, 2014 Author Share Posted February 9, 2014 So far, so good! What color(s) will it be? Not 100% yet but I'm thinking blue and sliver with the chassis in blue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greasemonkey1697 Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 Great work so far. I always like racing models whether it be asphalt or dirt/clay. Cant wait to see the finished product Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobthehobbyguy Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 Nice job. A subject that isn't seen very often. bobthehobbyguy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
o-man Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 Nice cage work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragcarz Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 Very Nice, good to see circle track cars once in a while, it's amazing how the NASCAR boon dropped off so quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aw106 Posted May 12, 2014 Author Share Posted May 12, 2014 Ok It's been a while since my last update. So I now have a new trunk floor And new rear panels for the chassis I opened the trunk lid and added some strips to support it in place Added the shock mountings to the chassis And a couple of quick test fittings of some parts Hopefully once I have the rear arches sorted all I need to do is get some A/N fittings and then it's on to painting and assembly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jantrix Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 Real nice work. It looks great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrKerry Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 looks good so far, can't wait to see more!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aw106 Posted May 14, 2014 Author Share Posted May 14, 2014 Next set of updates. I now have the belts done ready to go into the car I also tried making a window net and would like some opinions on it as I'm undecided Finally I now have the spoiler and splitter installed, they are a little on the large side (the spoiler is current NASCAR size) but I think they look good on the car. I am thinking of a slightly more modern look for the finished car, also still undecided but I may use a Kirkey seat in the car as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dale W. Verts Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 VERY neat. I too dig the dirt trackers. I think the window netting is a little out-of-scale (too large) but you are definitely on the right track. Keep up the good work. Dale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aw106 Posted May 14, 2014 Author Share Posted May 14, 2014 VERY neat. I too dig the dirt trackers. I think the window netting is a little out-of-scale (too large) but you are definitely on the right track. Keep up the good work. Dale Thanks but it's actually an asphalt car. I made the new from the same ribbon as the belts, and yeah it does seem a bit off. I have some other netting that I'll give a go later in the week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 bad55 stan Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 that is cool,nice work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brizio Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 Very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aw106 Posted May 18, 2014 Author Share Posted May 18, 2014 (edited) So another update. Seat and dash have been test fitted Added fuel filler to body And I'm pretty much ready to call the chassis finished So hopefully the car will be in primer tomorrow Edited May 18, 2014 by aw106 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TFchronos Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 Very nice and detailed work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrKerry Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 Nice work Alistair!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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