so how long does it take you to make 1 model? and how much does all the materials cost?
do you make the shape of the nova from wood then put the resin over it?
im amaized how good they look!!!!!!
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so how long does it take you to make 1 model? and how much does all the materials cost?
do you make the shape of the nova from wood then put the resin over it?
im amaized how good they look!!!!!!
James - re the models - I made a "master" model and then took a mold using silicone rubber. I'm currently on my 3rd master (I keep making tweeks to it as I go). The master was initially made out of balsa wood (to bulk out) then overlaid with a modeling material called super sculpey, followed up by plastic detailing (windows etc). Ive been doing it as a hobby for a few years - more as a side line to fund my nova rebuiltd addiction (its a monkey I will shift off my back eventually!). It also keeps my hand in with model making - a drgree course I did at uni and want to get back into - eventually...
As well as the main body shell, I also made separate body kits including mk1/2 bumpers, various styles of mirrors, mk1/2 front grills, lots of different alloys, mk1/2 spoilers and some front/rear splitters - molds have been taken of these as well.
The models are made out of casting resin taken from the above molds. I start with the basic shell (the nova body) then add bumpers, front ends (mk1/2) and side skirts as well as any other detailing like mirrors, alloys, wipers etc. Each cast is poured by hand (time consuming).
Each model is sprayed in original vauxhall colour paint. They are then mounted on display stands.
The amount I charge mainly covers the time it takes to make them, materials (resin, paint primer etc) and packaging andnext day delivery. Time is a big factor - I toyed with setting up a small business and getting the parts made professionally but because each one is custom made and unique to that particular model (no 2 cars turn out the same) it worked out too expensive - at the moment I have a full time job, full time wife and other projects (me nova being one) so I only do it as a hobby.
I usually only make a few a year - mainly because of the above commitments and also because I'm lazy! Also it keeps my nova on the road (as well as allowing me to buy more resin).
I'm scared to tot up how much Ive spent on developing the models over the years. Sometimes I wonder if I would be better putting thr dosh onto the nova and have done with it (would be less stressful thats for sure)
lol
moved the nova into next doors garage yesterday!
hurrah!
empty garage to play in!
Wahoo what you gonna do in the garage Ade?
there's not that much space in next doors garage as theyve left their old mk1 golf in it however it means I've got my own garage to ar5e about in so the 1st task I'm gonna go is get the wings sorted, then the bonnet - then I can sort out the custom front bumper.
I think I also need a new steering rack - theres a feck load of play in my current one (I can turn my steering wheel 3" to the left/right and the wheels dont even move!)
lol
Ade can you what rims can you make? softstars? cav gsi's?
What do u need of the person ya making the modle for? pics etc?
Martin..
That could be the rod ends?Quote:
Originally Posted by ade
nah - got brand new ones - they havent deen set up properly mind - will need to wap out me haynes manual... the toe settings are WAY out!
Novalicious - I can make most rims for the models - see www.modelnovas.com website for examples (in models)
Nice one ade.. can i send you some pics and place an order?
if you wish...