Nova Model update

[ade]

Well heres the latest pics. Took the 1st cast from the initial master but unfortunetrly the heat generated from the hot melt rubber exploded the clay and destroyed most of the upper section! :o :x :o

Luckily I managed to salvage the lower section so rebuilt it using another type of moddeling material (DAS) - more heat resistent (sets in the oven at 200'c!)

Rebuild allowed me to tweek some areas missed before and this new materials much more carvable = more detail!

:D

Heres the pics -

http://www.novaload.net/forums/album_see.php?id=1516

http://www.novaload.net/forums/album_see.php?id=1515

http://www.novaload.net/forums/album_see.php?id=1514

http://www.novaload.net/forums/album_see.php?id=1513


next step is to clean up the back end, set an angle at the lower 1/4 of the sides (1/2 way down the door theres a line that runs the length of the nova) - add lines for panels and the windows - then seal it and cast it using (most likely) Silicone Rubber

Once thats done I can start work on the underside - anyone got any underside pics of the nova??? :?

Kind of know what it looks like - its only for a rough outline...

Once thats done, I can work on the add ons (front lights, grill, bumpers, side skirts etc...)

Plan is to get one completed in time for trax so people can actually see it = know what theyre getting for their money...

Ade

[dave.gsi]

theres a couple of underside pics in the first few pages of the haynes manual

[privatepie]

lking ace m8
well dun
pie

[ade]

cheers Dave - I was kind of after the middle to back sections...

Have a pretty good idea - its more where the rear springs/suspension/axle sir in relation to everything else I'm after.

Ade

[mikeoxford]

nice one ade. there is a rear shot in haynes somewhere also. of petty tank and rear suspension
mike

PS see you at trax!!!

[brian]

still goin perfect ade. well done and keep up the good work.

[ade]

cool - have found a pretty good pic of the underside in haynes right at the front!

Engine and rear - suspension mainly but has good bit of surrounding!

:D

[novax]

Looks great, can't wait....

http://vaux-md.net/novax/pf2.jpg

http://vaux-md.net/novax/pf5.jpg


Pics of my Powerflow being fitted, hope it helps.

BTW, how are you resolving the MK1/Mk2 issue?

[ade]

excellent! Cheers m8!

mk1/mk2 issue not a problem - only real major difference is the front section - plan to make different bumpers for most models anyway.

You'll see from the pics the front section (lights/grill etc) is not there - plan is to make 2 - a mk1 and a mk2 - lights and grill. For the mk2 it'll just stick on - for the mk2 - I need to blend it in on the side slightly - 2 minute jobby.

:D

Bumpers etc, like proper kits can be scaled down and fitted. Anything goes pretty much.

I plan to scale down various light fittings (punto, beemer, VW) and rebuild the front - the whole idea is to see a modded car in minature before forking out a bomb on the full kit.

Lets you have a model of the nova you always wanted!

Ade

[mikeoxford]

lets you have a model of the nova you always wanted!

Ade

:lol: how do you intend to carve the model bonnet out like DJPs?!

or we only aloud stick on vents!? :twisted:

[dan16v]

that is wicked! id be first in line for one :lol:
good work m8!

[Mark]

I'll take one if your willing!

[Tazzy]

thats too mentle for words!

[dave.gsi]

good pic of the underside in haynes right at the front!



lol, what did i tell you??



id be first in line for one

form an orderly queue please..........................no pushing at the back :wink:

[ade]

djp's shouldnt be a problem to copy - as long as theres enough pics of it. Amazing what you can do with milliput, plaster and a dremmel!

Unfortunately the "1st in the queue honour" goes to Mike, then Slim Jim, if I remember correctly.

I will however add those interested to the ever growing list (now with about 30 people on it! :o )

I'm off work the next 2 days and this weekend so hoping to get a real crack on with it - will have the top cleaned up and the underside ready for casting in theory by the weekend...

Thanks for the comments!

:D 8)

[mikeoxford]

Unfortunately the "1st in the queue honour" goes to Mike, then Slim Jim, if I remember correctly.


:D wooooooooo hahahha


I'm off work the next 2 days and this weekend so hoping to get a real crack on with it - will have the top cleaned up and the underside ready for casting in theory by the weekend...
now as your so dedictaed to us :D young skywalker. log outo of NL AND GET CRACKING!!!!!!!!!!!!! (we can see your logged in ;))

[ade]

in the style of yoda -

mmmm

logged in I am - internet acces at work I have

like emperor wisewood am I.

work not, play yes

mmmm

will be working on model later tonight - just ordered ?50 worth of silicone rubber, gel coat and other bits to start the casting process!

getting all exceited now...

(crosses fingers and proys this master wont explode! :x )

[Mark]

Err yes!

And in the words of Chubakka - grrrrwoowgrrleetrjdj :lol: