Cool I did same thing on my nova with front end painted gloss black.but I put straight axle up front.now I used solder to build my big tube headers with 22 bullet shells for header collecters.with of coarse cragers and ladder bars.thanks for sharing very cool.im subscribing to your channel.thanks
Thank you for liking and subbing. I have solder for headers, but I haven't felt the need to use it on any of my builds yet, but very soon. Thanks for the tip on the collectors, I will have to try that out. Do you modify the casing in any way?
I have this kit, and I'll be starting it when I'm finished by present kit. I just found your channel!! 👍 I'm just getting back into it after a long hiatus!!!
I built this kit years back because my wife loves that era Nova and I couldn't afford the real thing for her. Not a bad kit, but (plastic rear axle, ill fitting front fenders). Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for watching. I think I finally figured this kit out. I love that body style Nova and the look of the drag version; but the execution of the kit is so poorly done.
Just found ur channel. Glad i did... this model is next up for me. Thanks for pointing out everything you have with this kit. I have a better idea what to expect.
Thanks for the forewarning. I'm going to buy this kit soon. I don't mind the extra body work, but it would make more sense if they had the fenders molded on the rest of the car like you said. Thanks
I love fact that fenders come off on this kit iv freind who picked it up for me b4 doing so he mentioned fitment issues but I want it for in my garage I'm adding on another kit shop so it's 2 wanted nova been worked on ye know so can't wait till iv time to get it build it with extra garage to add onto one in channel pic on my card so be cool with lift added and couple cars in shop side to display showroom side ye know,👍cool
That sounds cool. Hpiguy's built the Old Pro with one of the fenders off, to look like it was being worked on. I think he had the fender off on a sawhorse like it was having body work done to it. Thanks for watching.
I have to agree with you. I also have a love/hate relationship with that kit......mostly hate these days. I've built that more than a few times over the years. Now I steer clear of it. I have enough gray hair. 🤣
That is a kit I have only seen built. I have never seen a boxed Ventura kit, but I haven't been around much of a variety of kits either. I talk a little bit about that in my newest video. Thanks for watching brother.
I always wanted that kit to put in a garage diorama as an "in process" build. I agree on the extra parts/options! Hence why I'm a big fan of AMT because of their 3n1s. May be a love/hate with AMT in general sometimes lol!
I'm almost 58, and have had that Nova more times than I could count. That missing chunk missing from the rear window mounding, wasn't a issue on the first few I built, in the late 70s, early 80s. Then, later issues, especially when it had the Ertl logo, and was molded in black, that's when they all seem to have that issue.
@@modelcars2978 I had a lot of white ones. I currently have a white one here, and a chunk is missing from the rear window. This one appears to be from early 80s ? As it's AMT on the box, not Ertl, but also has Lesney AMT corporation, Baltimore Maryland kit T365. I guess at one time, this kit was the Novacaine. It had separate front fenders the stock pair, and the altered wheel base "funnycar" version. That's what a lot of these had that windshield with the scoop opening.
Got recommended over from other modeling areas (40k/gunpla). Besides the odd childhood kits, I’ve gotten a little entitled and used to Bandai’s crazy tolerances and no-glue kits, hundreds of pieces that snap together for a fully articulated model. Rarely any mold or seam lines and tons of undergating, certainly no warping. I don’t know what cars they make though, apart from the turbine 80’s Batmobile and the new musclecar Batmobile from earlier this year (1/35 scale). Very apropos of ‘murdered out black’. There’s a lot of tools from our side of the hobby that might be interesting feom ‘Gunprimer’ and DSPIAE, like glass inverted files, tungsten drill bits, sharp single side nippers and a ton of other ‘luxury’ hobby equipment (had a ‘Glazer’ nano spray handed over for review purposes today, which is a final surface treatment). Happy hobbying, I hope your channel grows and that you finish your projects!
Thank you for watching and commenting. You're right on about the Bandai kits. I've gotten some for one of my boys that is into Lego and Star Wars. He's older now and I thought he would enjoy building them and the parts were so clean and went together beautifully.
I picked up another one a couple weeks ago and it was the worse one yet. The driver's side door was misshaped. I wanted to stomp on it with my work boots. I've got a plan for it. Thanks for watching brother.
I love the IDEA of the kit, but they really should have been better quality.. Those fenders NEVER fit right and take a lot of work to make look good.. I traded my last build of that one to Jeremy Strickland almost completely finished because I was so burnt out trying to build something really nice with it.. Best of luck to you brother 😎👍
Thanks for watching. I've probably already seen it. I've searched several times for build videos for it; but I will check your channel out for it and make sure. I like seeing what everyone does with it.
Cool I did same thing on my nova with front end painted gloss black.but I put straight axle up front.now I used solder to build my big tube headers with 22 bullet shells for header collecters.with of coarse cragers and ladder bars.thanks for sharing very cool.im subscribing to your channel.thanks
Thank you for liking and subbing. I have solder for headers, but I haven't felt the need to use it on any of my builds yet, but very soon. Thanks for the tip on the collectors, I will have to try that out. Do you modify the casing in any way?
I have never built this kit. I do have it. I love the box art. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for watching!🤓👍
I have this kit, and I'll be starting it when I'm finished by present kit. I just found your channel!! 👍
I'm just getting back into it after a long hiatus!!!
Thanks for the visit!🤓👍
Oh yea, the Old Pro, a kit that has been around for a looooong time! Yours is coming along.
Thank you. I have a couple of the Revell Novas, I'm looking forward to building them.
@@modelcars2978 They are fun to build!
I built this kit years back because my wife loves that era Nova and I couldn't afford the real thing for her. Not a bad kit, but (plastic rear axle, ill fitting front fenders). Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for watching. I think I finally figured this kit out. I love that body style Nova and the look of the drag version; but the execution of the kit is so poorly done.
Just found ur channel. Glad i did... this model is next up for me. Thanks for pointing out everything you have with this kit. I have a better idea what to expect.
I'm glad you found me. The kit takes some care but can still look cool when it's done.🤓👍
*Love the Camaro build, the black wash turned out great! :))*
Thank you, I'm happy with it.
Looking good on your Nova. Have fun with it.
Thanks, I'll probably leave this one on the back burner for a while. 👍
Glad you are back in it! I’ll be watching!
Thank you. I have been missing the hobby for a long time.
I like where your going with the build. I will have to pick that one up😁😁😁
Thank you.
Thanks for the forewarning. I'm going to buy this kit soon. I don't mind the extra body work, but it would make more sense if they had the fenders molded on the rest of the car like you said. Thanks
Yes, the thing that makes the kit rough is how poorly the fenders fit. I'd love to see them make a new mold with the fenders attached.
@Model Cars Yes, me too. I'll just sand and bondo (model putty) till I'm happy, then paint it.
Welcome to the community… build on 👍
Thank you for watching and commenting👍
Definitely one of the kits I want in the future...
Hobby Lobby still carries it. Thanks for watching.
great video, glad your power is restored.
Me too! Thanks for watching.
I love fact that fenders come off on this kit iv freind who picked it up for me b4 doing so he mentioned fitment issues but I want it for in my garage I'm adding on another kit shop so it's 2 wanted nova been worked on ye know so can't wait till iv time to get it build it with extra garage to add onto one in channel pic on my card so be cool with lift added and couple cars in shop side to display showroom side ye know,👍cool
That sounds cool. Hpiguy's built the Old Pro with one of the fenders off, to look like it was being worked on. I think he had the fender off on a sawhorse like it was having body work done to it. Thanks for watching.
It’s always something with them amt kits.. lol model on buddy!!✌️
Thank you.
I have to agree with you. I also have a love/hate relationship with that kit......mostly hate these days. I've built that more than a few times over the years. Now I steer clear of it. I have enough gray hair. 🤣
I have a couple Nova kits from Revell, but I haven't built them yet. I'm thinking of using the Old Pro decals on one of them.
I have the Street Burners Nova in my stash...at least I think it's the street burners Nova. It's a Revell...that much I remember. Lol.
Nice looking kit despite the flaws. Enjoy the build. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for watching!
It’s built without fenders because it shares most of the parts with the Pontiac Ventura kit
That is a kit I have only seen built. I have never seen a boxed Ventura kit, but I haven't been around much of a variety of kits either. I talk a little bit about that in my newest video. Thanks for watching brother.
I always wanted that kit to put in a garage diorama as an "in process" build. I agree on the extra parts/options! Hence why I'm a big fan of AMT because of their 3n1s. May be a love/hate with AMT in general sometimes lol!
I think I was spoiled as a kid, it seemed like every kit at that time was a 2-n-1 or 3-n-1.
I'm almost 58, and have had that Nova more times than I could count. That missing chunk missing from the rear window mounding, wasn't a issue on the first few I built, in the late 70s, early 80s. Then, later issues, especially when it had the Ertl logo, and was molded in black, that's when they all seem to have that issue.
That's really interesting. Were they molded in something other than black before then. I've had 4 kits, all in black and from different time periods.
@@modelcars2978 I had a lot of white ones. I currently have a white one here, and a chunk is missing from the rear window. This one appears to be from early 80s ? As it's AMT on the box, not Ertl, but also has Lesney AMT corporation, Baltimore Maryland kit T365. I guess at one time, this kit was the Novacaine. It had separate front fenders the stock pair, and the altered wheel base "funnycar" version. That's what a lot of these had that windshield with the scoop opening.
@@joesrustshop4509 That would date my first 2 kits to mid to late 80's then.
Got recommended over from other modeling areas (40k/gunpla).
Besides the odd childhood kits, I’ve gotten a little entitled and used to Bandai’s crazy tolerances and no-glue kits, hundreds of pieces that snap together for a fully articulated model. Rarely any mold or seam lines and tons of undergating, certainly no warping.
I don’t know what cars they make though, apart from the turbine 80’s Batmobile and the new musclecar Batmobile from earlier this year (1/35 scale). Very apropos of ‘murdered out black’.
There’s a lot of tools from our side of the hobby that might be interesting feom ‘Gunprimer’ and DSPIAE, like glass inverted files, tungsten drill bits, sharp single side nippers and a ton of other ‘luxury’ hobby equipment (had a ‘Glazer’ nano spray handed over for review purposes today, which is a final surface treatment).
Happy hobbying, I hope your channel grows and that you finish your projects!
Thank you for watching and commenting. You're right on about the Bandai kits. I've gotten some for one of my boys that is into Lego and Star Wars. He's older now and I thought he would enjoy building them and the parts were so clean and went together beautifully.
The only kit I ever stomped with steel toe boots.
I picked up another one a couple weeks ago and it was the worse one yet. The driver's side door was misshaped. I wanted to stomp on it with my work boots. I've got a plan for it. Thanks for watching brother.
Your house is haunted, like the videos,keep em coming.
I sure hope I'm not haunted. Thanks for watching.
Great video, that is kind of a weird kit but I like it to. Looking forward to see what all you do with it.
Thanks 👍 It will probably be a while; I have some others that need attention before it.
I really like the front clip idea. I was going to build that one for the Pro Street GB, but ended up switching to the Chevelle.
Thank you, it seemed the only option with that passenger side fender.
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Thanks for watching Lonnie, I appreciate it.
The reason the front fenders are molded separately is because there was a Pontiac ventura kit also based on this mold
Thanks for watching and for the information.
I love the IDEA of the kit, but they really should have been better quality.. Those fenders NEVER fit right and take a lot of work to make look good.. I traded my last build of that one to Jeremy Strickland almost completely finished because I was so burnt out trying to build something really nice with it.. Best of luck to you brother 😎👍
Thanks for watching and commenting. In the future, I may end up taking the parts I like from the AMT kit and using them on the Revell kits.
I’ve built that kit on my channel plz check it out if you wish
Thanks for watching. I've probably already seen it. I've searched several times for build videos for it; but I will check your channel out for it and make sure. I like seeing what everyone does with it.
You have a bad grounding on your house
Thanks for watching.🤓👍
Welcome to the New Green Deal!!! Lol
Thanks for watching.
I hate that kit lol
Completely understandable. Thanks for watching.
Revell s 69 nova was much better
Thanks for watching.🤓👍