How to Build the 1969 Chevy Nova Yenko 1-25 Scale Revell Model Kit #85-4423 Review

[@jamminwolfie]

Hey buddy, I bought the exact same model & brand, this is my favorite car! I had it for a while but when I finally quit drinking for good, I started on it. I was painting parts still attached to the molds (easier and less confusing to do that before cutting them off). Then I got curious, searched for how other people do it, and found your video. It made me realize a lot of details, such as the colors for the battery (words, terminals, water lids) and I'm glad I found it. One thing I learned after searching to correct things is not to use paint thinner, I don't think it works, use rubbing alcohol, it takes dried paint off immediately and you can rub it off with a Q-tip or easily scrape it off with a blade knife. For very fine details, such as the battery, I used a toothpick for both, the rubbing alcohol and painting. Yes, I'm very detail-oriented. BTW, this is the very first time doing models, and any type of painting, I'm not done yet, but I'm seriously loving it and patting myself on the back lol. Thanks for this tut, you taught me more than just simple modeling! If you want, I'll be glad to send pics when I'm done, my email is jamminwolf-at-hotmail-dot-com (spelled it like this so stupid bots don't take my comment down).

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JW, Thanks for watching and for sharing! If you find our channel helpful, please subscribe if you haven't already, to help us continue our mission to inspire more modelers! -Doug!

[@morrismckinnon6047]

I bought this kit the other week after watching this video. Really nice model. Getting the rear axle and suspension to line up right was a bit fiddly, but turned out great and looks amazing. I'm glad I got this one.

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MM, Great to hear it turned out well! -Doug

[@danielmiller4492]

I just bought this from hobby lobby. I'm doing emerald green. Using crager rims with blue streak slicks in rear. They fit nicely. Just started sanding things at this point.

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DM, That sounds like a great color combination. Have fun! PS - please subscribe if you haven't already to help us reach more modelers. -Doug

[@charliepastrami2813]

Just ordered today on Amazon with all the starter supplies and paints. Getting into it in my 50s

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CP, Stick with us and learn as you go and you'll have a ball! PS - please subscribe if you haven't already to help us reach more modelers! -Doug

[@charliepastrami2813]

@@RightOnReplicas thanks Doug, I just subscribed👍

[@brucecroft3232]

Just bought this model hope it turns out like yours

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Thanks Bruce, good luck with your build and please subscribe if you haven't already, to help us continue our mission to help more modelers! -Doug

[@v7nf]

love this kit.the limited edition 69 nova kit is just as good only problem i had was getting slicks in it.both kits I had to put popsickle sticks in rear while the glue dried to keep body where it was supposed to be.

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V Nice rework to make it your own! PS, please help us reach more modelers by subscribing if you haven't done so already. -Doug

[@hungryhoss1379]

I am going to use my tires I had left over from my 69 Camaro build… Firestone white walls they look amazing with this kit I wish I could share pics.

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HH, Sounds great! -Doug

[@richardbinder9662]

I remember going to the Street Machine Nationals in Springfield Illinois about 1980. There was a whole Yenko display. Novas, Chevelles, Camaros and even some Corvairs in every color. What a sight. Those card had soul.

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RB, an excellent memory from the classic muscle car era! -Doug

[@moepow8160]

I chose this model because my dad owned one. I use to sneak off to drive around the block until I ran over a weed and my dad found it stuck under the the car...oops I was in trouble. He didn't do much, but told me to wait until I got my license before driving. I ended up using that car when I took my baddies out on the weekends, with my father's permission & license this time. We cruised a lot and boy this car was fast. I missed it when he sold it.

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Moe, That's a great story - darn weeds anyway! Thanks for and please subscribe if you haven't already to help us reach more modelers! -Doug

[@TJBrouwer]

I had the AMT version of this car (as a '72, I believe) back in the day, and I remember the front fenders being separate pieces and a right royal pain to get the whole front clip together and aligned properly. The nice touch with these newer kits is the detail decals (badges, dash panel, etc.)

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Tim - I believe you're right. The Revell version seems to be a little easier to build.

[@TheHelado36]

Tim Brouwer I had that kit and it was very good, and yes the fenders were separate !

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The - Thanks for the details! -Doug

[@blkft]

Nice build! I picked this kit up at a Car Show swap meet for $6.00. I may have to kit bash it with a motor/rim and tire swap. I like using AMT rolling stock.

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BF, Sound like fun, enjoy! -Doug

[@williamaviles2647]

Looks Good. I hope mine out just as good. Thank you. Just got from Amazon.

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WA, No matter what have fun with it! Doug

[@Sudoshutdown]

Thanks alot for this review/how to build. I recently bought this kit , and you really gave me some pointers. (subscribing)

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Thanks Leif - Glad you liked it and feel free to browse all the reviews in the Playlist tab! -Doug

[@Sudoshutdown]

Oh i have already watched quite a few of em, thanks again.

[@Mike-rp8ev]

A beautiful car very cool. As always great job 💯💙

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Thanks Mike! -Doug

[@RJDCR]

shes' a beauty , nice good green...thanx Doug

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Thanks RK!

[@williamjukes7475]

check the dash of this kit, I think the gauge decal was installed upside down.

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Wm, Thanks for your feedback! PS, please help us reach more modelers by subscribing if you haven't done so already. -Doug

[@Jgspeedshop]

Definatly gonna get this one off of ebay

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Yee, It's a cool kit! -Doug

[@Wesley_C]

Wow awesome Nova.

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WC, thanks!

[@yaroservranckx8134]

Hey, I'm trying to do this one but just doesn't find out which specific colours I need to use.

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Yaro, The colors we used are covered in the review. What are you having trouble with? PS, please subscribe if you haven't already to help us reach more modelers. -Doug

[@codytoles]

I’m having trouble with the leaf spring and rear driveshaft to stay together

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Cody, If they aren't sticking together, sand them down and use some superglue with an accelerator while holding them together. If they don't fit - you've got something out-of-place or the axle is tilted too far. Hope that helps. Thanks for watching and please subscribe if you haven't already to help us reach more modelers! -Doug!

[@williamkidney6031]

I'm building this one now but the back suspension didn't fit too well after i put the pipes in the thing the drive pole goes into sticks up a bit I couldn't get it to go down without breaking so it is as it is

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WM, I'm not quite sure what went wrong there but the video should help with that construction! PS, please subscribe if you haven't already to help us reach more modelers. -Doug

[@williamkidney6031]

@@RightOnReplicas I don't know why it's like that but I'll make do. Thanks

[@Vintage.motorcycles.today.]

Do you know where I can find the metal pins for the wheels? My kit didn't come with any

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JH, Well, if you don't need the wheels to roll just a piece of 1/16" styrene and cut it about 1/4" long and glue it in place to accept the the wheel inner hub! -Doug

[@alfredogontijo8044]

No Brasil a Chevrolet teve um carro destes aí acho que nós anos de 1970,aqui ele tinha o nome de Opala,Doug infelizmente eu não compreendo o inglês, mais nem e preciso entendê o vosso idioma para saber quê seus vídeos são dimais ,ótimos, muito legais ,mé dá muita vontade de construí réplicas também, e muito legal.

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Alfredo, sua chance virá, continue tentando! -Doug

[@alfredogontijo8044]

@@RightOnReplicas mais uma vez muito muito obrigado péla atenção Doug o senhor e muito gentil, Deus o abençoe sempre irmão.

[@annodomini7887]

At 1:30 is sounded like you said “then use a damn towel”...

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AD, Lol, I said a "DAMP" towel! -Doug

[@jeremypyottjr2369]

I mini-tubbed mine

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JP, Sounds like a lot of work. How did it turn out? -Doug

[@jeremypyottjr2369]

It came out great. It's featured on scaledworld. Just Google search scaledworld Jeremy Pyott Jr and it'll come up

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JP, That bright red really stands out! -Doug

[@jeremypyottjr2369]

Thanks Doug.

[@MrChargerguy1968]

Beautiful kit...but I see you made the same mistake that I did.... I got the instrument decal upside down too! lol

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Good catch Mr C. I couldn't see it until I blew up the close-up photos! -Doug

[@danhansson409]

Saw it to lol

[@CharlieBrown-pb9xn]

Very nice but the starter and alternator is very crooked

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CB, Sorry, I'll try harder next time! -Doug

[@hungryhoss1379]

Can you please help me this is the second kit I have purchased from Revell and I did not receive the metal pins for the wheels any ideas? This is bull crap.

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H2, You can flare a piece of rod stock or proper diameter sprue with a heated candle or cut off a nail to replace them. Thanks for sharing and please subscribe if you haven't already to help us reach more modelers! -Doug

[@hungryhoss1379]

I like the nail idea. That should work.. I’ll let you know. And I also subscribed… I love your channel… I found the pins… 🫣

[@davidh3858]

You do realize the decal on the I/p is upside down.

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DH, Thanks for the info. It's easy to do because it's hard to see unless it's under a close-up lens! -Doug

[@richardbinder9662]

1/1 cars by the way .

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RB, Lot's of good stuff lately. You should sub and get notifications! -Doug

[@TheHelado36]

Why they don't make regular sedans 4 door "run of the mill" cars is always 2 doors famous cars and it gets boring ! I am moving toward odd ball models but they are hard to find !

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36 - Good question. I guess it's related to the fact that people that are generally excited about real cars prefer the ones that are faster. Tudor's are faster than 4-doors because of the weight. None-the-less, I think we''ll see more "plain Jane" cars in the future when we can get them from a 3D printer. -Doug

[@eric.j778]

sounds like you are eating something

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Boxy - Sorry 'bout that - I was just chewin' the fat about the details of that model kit! -Doug

[@eric.j778]

i did have a question, where do u get the model kits?

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Boxy - Good question. For new kits to review, I get samples from manufacturers and purchase them from online sources and Hobby Lobby stores . For vintage kits I shop Ebay, local hobby shops, and contest swap meets. -Doug

[@buddyparrot1]

What a god awful color!

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LR, the good news is, when you build yours you get pick a different color! Doug