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'69 Nova 427, wip

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  • Member since
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  • From: Canada
'69 Nova 427, wip
Posted by JTRACING on Saturday, November 24, 2012 11:30 AM

hey guys, just working on this Nova kit here and there.



made up the engine over the last couple days
I added some filler strips on each side of the firewall so those big gaps from the kit hood hinges aren't there!

just gotta add the battery and a couple more hose clamps.







  • Member since
    November 2003
  • From: State of Mississippi. State motto: Virtute et armis (By valor and arms)
Posted by mississippivol on Saturday, November 24, 2012 6:45 PM

Beautiful work on the engine bay. Did that carb come with the kit?

Glenn

  • Member since
    April 2007
  • From: Canada
Posted by JTRACING on Saturday, November 24, 2012 9:06 PM

the carb is from the polar lights nascar kits. 

since I'm doing a nice shiny car this time i gotta find someplace to add a little rust! lol  a bit of surface rust on the old gas tank will work.



  • Member since
    November 2003
  • From: State of Mississippi. State motto: Virtute et armis (By valor and arms)
Posted by mississippivol on Saturday, November 24, 2012 9:21 PM

James, I have three of those Polar Lights kits in my closet, I'm going to have to pay more attention to what is in them, lol!

Glenn

  • Member since
    April 2007
  • From: Canada
Posted by JTRACING on Sunday, November 25, 2012 12:47 AM

lol, pick up some clear silicone and make molds of them so you can make copies!

finished the chassis weathering and installed the exhaust pipes



  • Member since
    April 2007
  • From: Canada
Posted by JTRACING on Sunday, November 25, 2012 8:11 AM

chassis underside is completed

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  • From: Canada
Posted by JTRACING on Sunday, November 25, 2012 12:10 PM


decided to go with more modern wheels.  they are Revell, not sure what kit though.I detailed them with oil colors to add depth.
I also added carpet in the interior.





  • Member since
    August 2009
  • From: Borlando Fla home of the rat
Posted by TREYZX10R on Sunday, November 25, 2012 5:54 PM

Excellent weathering on the chasis James!

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  • From: Los Angeles, CA
Posted by corvettemike on Monday, November 26, 2012 6:00 AM

Excellent weathering on the underside. This is a really nice kit, never had the opportunity to add one to my personal collection yet, all the times this has graced my bench has been commissions. What are you painting the body with? My favorite TS-13 is on Uncle Sams s**t list atm so I need an alternate clear that won't ruin my body like trash...I mean Testors....

Rise my brothers we are blessed by steel in my sword I trust...

Arm yourselves the truth shall be revealed In my sword I trust...

Havoc Models

  • Member since
    April 2007
  • From: Canada
Posted by JTRACING on Monday, November 26, 2012 7:56 AM

thanks, I'll be using my normal dupli-color paints and clears on the body.

just working on some goodies to put in the interior.

scratch made a guitar.  just eyeballed the size, I figure if it fits across the backseat it would be close enough lol





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    April 2007
  • From: Canada
Posted by JTRACING on Monday, November 26, 2012 1:27 PM

guitar is painted up





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    August 2009
  • From: Borlando Fla home of the rat
Posted by TREYZX10R on Monday, November 26, 2012 7:30 PM

Wow killer scratch guitar! Engine looks real sharp as well!

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    April 2007
  • From: Canada
Posted by JTRACING on Tuesday, November 27, 2012 9:01 AM

bit more
dashboard detailed.

also went back and made all the guitar strings straight and locked them down by brushing hairspray on it.





dmk
  • Member since
    September 2008
  • From: North Carolina, USA
Posted by dmk on Tuesday, November 27, 2012 11:14 AM

Beautiful work as always James. You have a gift of talent and a great eye for detail. I really enjoy watching your builds.

I'm curious, what glue did you use to attach the side panels and seats to the painted and flocked surfaces.  I'm always hesitant to glue painted items together.

dmk
  • Member since
    September 2008
  • From: North Carolina, USA
Posted by dmk on Tuesday, November 27, 2012 11:21 AM

JTRACING
also went back and made all the guitar strings straight and locked them down by brushing hairspray on it.

 That's an ingenious idea. I would have never thought of using hairspray for something like that.

 I need to file that tidbit for later...

  • Member since
    February 2007
  • From: Brunswick, Ohio
Posted by Buckeye on Tuesday, November 27, 2012 11:27 AM

Very nice work there!

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  • From: Canada
Posted by JTRACING on Tuesday, November 27, 2012 1:24 PM

done with the interior,
thats some Canadian money on the seat if you don't recognize it lol

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    September 2012
  • From: Manila Philippines
Posted by evo_lover on Thursday, November 29, 2012 8:35 PM

wow that's great....fantastic job on the guitar

on th bench:1/35 Tamiya Tiran 5

  • Member since
    April 2007
  • From: Canada
Posted by JTRACING on Friday, November 30, 2012 2:56 PM

hairspray is a good glue and it dries flat..


heres the color,  its "cranberry" from dupli-color. the second pic shows the deep shade better.

should be done over the weekend stay tuned



  • Member since
    April 2007
  • From: Canada
Posted by JTRACING on Friday, November 30, 2012 6:27 PM

body is polished out and foiled.  final assembly is next

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    November 2003
  • From: State of Mississippi. State motto: Virtute et armis (By valor and arms)
Posted by mississippivol on Friday, November 30, 2012 9:34 PM

JTRACING

done with the interior,
thats some Canadian money on the seat if you don't recognize it lol

Umm, I hope that coke cup is empty, lol! Love the work on the guitar.

Glenn

  • Member since
    April 2007
  • From: Canada
Posted by JTRACING on Friday, November 30, 2012 11:47 PM

thanks, i forgot to answer your question I use weldbond glue to glue most things in like windows lights seats wheels etc. once that stuff dries its not moving no where and it dries clear as glass.

finished this one.

thanks for lookin!

















dmk
  • Member since
    September 2008
  • From: North Carolina, USA
Posted by dmk on Saturday, December 1, 2012 8:18 AM

Wow!  Talk about fast food! Big Smile

Stunning. I love the subtle wash on the seats and the weathering on the chassis and engine bay.

  • Member since
    November 2003
  • From: Nashville, TN area
Posted by bobbaily on Sunday, December 2, 2012 1:01 PM

Another stunning build James.  Your attention to detail in the engine bay is impressive, to say the least.

Bob

 

  • Member since
    February 2003
Posted by Jim Barton on Tuesday, December 4, 2012 4:02 PM

Another vote for the guitar!

"Whaddya mean 'Who's flying the plane?!' Nobody's flying the plane!"

  • Member since
    March 2007
  • From: Atlanta, Ga.
Posted by MrSquid2U on Thursday, December 6, 2012 5:40 PM

Very nice! Though I prefer a Happy Meal. What- that way I get a toy too!Wink

       

 

  • Member since
    October 2010
  • From: Hoodsport, WA
Posted by Dogfish_7 on Friday, December 21, 2012 4:49 PM

Beautiful build!

Bruce

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