'69 Nova 427, wip

[StyreneStylist]

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.

 

[TRM]

Very nice stuff again James!!! That motor is looking the part Sir!!

 

[ronrod62]

awesome

 

[hooterville75]

Super job my friend. Loving the engine.

 

[StyreneStylist]

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.

 

[TRM]

Spot on!!

 

[StyreneStylist]

finished the chassis weathering and installed the exhaust pipes

 

[StyreneStylist]

chassis underside is completed

 

[TRM]

Some more excellent building there James!!! Underside looks great!!!

 

[Daf57]

That looks really good! Would you be so kind as to explain the colors/medium used between the chassis pan and the differential/drive shaft and front suspension. I really like the semi-gloss look of the differential, etc... (almost looks as if you buffed the high points) but can't quite figure out what you used for the pan and rest of the undercarriage. Any details on that you would care to reveal I would be appreciative. It looks very realistic. ;D

 

[mr lucky]

Great job on the weathering! We had one of these Novas growing up. It was the basic grocery getter though. It was that crazy-odd green. I've thought about getting this kit, but I think I'll just enjoy watching yours!

Erik

 

[StyreneStylist]

hey thanks, the chassis is all painted gloss black. then I weather first by mixing a greyish oil paint and dry brush and blend it around, also making the gloss semi gloss... then I airbrush dullcote on the chassis only on the spots i want it to be flat leaving the front frame and stuff still semi gloss. then go back with oil washes to finish the weathering around.


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.

 

[Daf57]

Thank you breaking down the process, I think it's very effective and can't wait to give it a try.

Thanks again!!
Daf

 

[letsgobrowns82]

Man your builds are always so clean!!

 

[Junkie]

Awesome work man. I love the realistic balance you are striking with your weathering. Just superb. That engine looks killer too. Very tight.

 

[StyreneStylist]

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

 

[StyreneStylist]

guitar is painted up

 

[Leighbo]

That guitar is freaking awesome! Amazing work it really adds some extra interest to the build.

Can't wait to see the rest of the build, do you reckon you could get a drum kit on the roof too?

 

[hooterville75]

Very nice job my friend. Where did you find the instructions on how to scratch build the guitar or are they your custom directions that you drew up ?

 

[StyreneStylist]

bit more
dashboard detailed.

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

Very nice job my friend. Where did you find the instructions on how to scratch build the guitar or are they your custom directions that you drew up ?

I just googled it, they have those drawings for banjos and electric guitars also. I just printed a few out until the size looked right. If i can find the link again i will post it here.