Bigblock Nova, Revell ‘69 Nova

[eighty3studios]

Started working on this kit, with carshow season coming up fast in the mood to build a muscle car lol 

started on the engine, a 427ci version.
I added missing bolt heads on the intake and cylinder heads, Filled some gaps etc., I’m using 0.8mm tube for the spark plug boots (0.6mm inside diameter)
the heads/valve covers and exhaust is from the ‘69 chevelle kit. They seem to be nicer than what’s in the nova kit.

I add the blackwash to check for seam lines and whatever

[Leon]

I love a good Nova build so i'll be following!

I owned a 66ss, 72ss and a 73ss. Could kick myself now for selling them.

[TJ]

Mar 21, 2024 3:14:03 GMT -5 Leon said:

I love a good Nova build so i'll be following!

I owned a 66ss, 72ss and a 73ss. Could kick myself now for selling them.

One if my neighbors currently has a 71 with a 454 in it

[kyledehart5]

I’m in to watch this one too!!

[handiabled]

Bookmarked!

[eighty3studios]

Some paint , I paint the tranny last since I hold it there to work on the rest. lol

[kyledehart5]

Sharp looking engine.

[70 STING]

Very realistic oil staining.

[Leon]

Engine is looking good!

[eighty3studios]

Little bit of weathering to make it interesting , tried to add rusty spots on the valve covers it’s hard to photograph.
And the cowl hood just clears this air cleaner ! lol 
used 0.5mm aluminum tube for the fuel line

[buddho]

My goodness, the engine is looking fabulous!

[70 STING]

Geez that looks so nice. Your metal finishes and weathering are excellent.

[dupes]

This is so far removed from the engines in my builds it's not even funny. Fantastic work!

[kyledehart5]

Absolutely stunning work there. Great stuff

[handiabled]

Stupendous! What color did you shoot the exhaust manifolds with? I really like the look of them

[406 Silverado]

I really enjoy looking at a well built engine that looks "real world" and this is just that. Perfection in every way in getting that used look.

[eighty3studios]

Mar 25, 2024 8:46:46 GMT -5 handiabled said:

Stupendous! What color did you shoot the exhaust manifolds with? I really like the look of them

Alclad magnesium with a flat clear over it and then a Sepia oil filter 

[Steve Zuleski]

That mesh on the intake sure makes this look mighty real, wow! Awesome engine build!

[project510]

Everything you build is so perfectly detailed, and weathered. Thanks for sharing your work, very inspiring.

[eighty3studios]

Wires added, you can probably guess what color the car will be now lol,
oh and I had to remake the fuel line cause not only did I break it off, it also interfered with the alternator haha

[handiabled]

That engine will look at home under the hood with the the realistic look to it! That color on the body is going to look awesome!

[TJ]

[Leon]

That's a great looking engine!

[lyle]

Nice!

[kyledehart5]

Excellent. That looks fantastic.

[eighty3studios]

Painted, I used a purple flake, 4 coats of candy pink and then pearl clear over everything, then 5 coats of Mr.color gloss lacquer.
I’ll let the paint sit for the rest of the month and the sand and polish it.

[project510]

Looks great!

[kyledehart5]

Well the engine looked outstanding before. I also really love that color choice. That looks awesome.

[eighty3studios]

Started adding the bare metal foil trim.
I decided to add the chrome trim on the sides, not to many Nova’s had that I think it looks cool

[70 STING]

Perfection.