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Originally Posted by Projectjordan
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sorry, just like keeping an eye on this thread and couldnt think of anything to say...Quote:
Originally Posted by ade
"keep up the good work" that better ;)
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Projectjordan
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sorry, just like keeping an eye on this thread and couldnt think of anything to say...Quote:
Originally Posted by ade
"keep up the good work" that better ;)
lol
Cheers matey
Just though you were lost for words
lol
Update Update :p ;)
Hi Ade
Hows the build going. Any updates.
nah - just finished 4 models though - theyre generating cash for the Christmas budget.
heres a few pics
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v13/danga/ianf5.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v13/danga/ianf3.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v13/danga/ianf1.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v13/danga/ma5.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v13/danga/ma6.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v13/danga/be6.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v13/danga/be1.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v13/danga/jh6.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v13/danga/jh5.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v13/danga/jh1.jpg
My Garage is FUll of car and other stuff so not that much space to work (need a good BRUTAL clearout).
Will probably start recovering the seats over the winter - also want to start my bonnet then work on the bumper.
Weather up heres appauling at the moment - the road into our village was totally cut off with floods the other day!
Well freaky!
Dude them models are awesome!
just been in touch for a price on mine!
so what are they actually made of?
cheers again ade.. im still buzzin from getting it!! lol.. keep up the good work.. an prob get in contact with u in the near future again about another model :D
models are made of resin - the shell is one piece (minus the wheels, exhaust, grill section, bumpers and skirts). i then made indiviual sections (bumpers wheels etc), took molds and then use resin to make the various parts.
Its then a case of clean them up and bond it together (easier said than done!).
master piece!!
you got a long waiting list ade?
now the cars finished..im going to have to have one in the new year..
its pretty long but I find its pretty flexible depending on an individuals finanacials at the time...
would 150 cover it? if i was to set it aside?
just need to get some decent pics lol
Who was the silver L reg gsi done for?
Amazing work ade. Love the models.
cheers
L reg was done for a guy called Jason.
and yes ?150 would cover it - depending on mods...
Dude did you finish the boot?? have i missed it? lol
i havent been on this site in ages ......but this is the 1st thread i came 2 once again
siome great work going on with the car mate
and the models are also great aswell.............might possibly look in2 gettiin one myself if i ever get my car built again lol
boot is still ongoing - had to stop as weather closed in and needed to get nova off the drive.
However our "new" neighbours have just moved in - we've known them for 3 days and theyve given us eht keys to their house AND access to an empty double garage for 6 MONTHS!!!
he he....
You lucky *******.Quote:
Originally Posted by ade
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...
ahh d/m mate u dont seem to interested.. i'l probs catch u another time..
PM sent - I am intersted - apologies if it came across as though I'm not...Quote:
Originally Posted by Novalicious
If anyone wants info on the models please PM me or use the modelnovas website link rather than post on this (rebuild) thread
thanks
Ade
:p
just read through your thread Ade, as not looked at it in AGES an feck me your cracking one!! Last time i looked you were just fabricating the light surrounds!!
Top job as always mate! :thumb: look forward to future posts!?
wow ade!!! what can i say???........erm.........immensively(spelling) impressed!!!!.......top job so far fella..i just spent nearly 3hrs reading from where i last finnished!!!!.....will it be at pv??....can't wait to see it in the flesh
I hope so - its currently languishing in next doors garage... Will probably have a crack at it this weekend...
good lad.....sit waiting with bated breath lolQuote:
Originally Posted by ade
Saturday 10/02/2007
A few more parts for me project...
Set of near mint doors with window surrounds, glass and central locking - only a small bubble on one of them but thats easily fixable.
Also another bonnet - decided due to the weight of the current one with the extension on it I'm going to take a mold from it once its done and do a full bonnet skin for the extension on my new bonnet. Will be much lighter and easier to do that continue with the one on their at the moment.
The skin will cover the entire top of the new bonnet so there will be no cracking.
Also bought meself a mini PS2 with BUZZ (love that game!) and have just spent the last 2 hours on ebay buying about 20 PS2 games - must have spent about ?40 in total - not bad going...
sounds good keep it up...:thumb:
got any more pics for us ade lovin the project
Awesome game BUZZ! Played it (and the music quiz one) at christmas at my uncles. Much better than interactive dvd games like family fortunes and family fortunes.Quote:
Originally Posted by ade