AMT 1972 Chevy Nova SS Old Pro Dragster 1/25 Scale Model Kit Build Review AMT1142

[@youngdrivenandhungry2299]

Can you please do a room tour of all your finished models! I would love to see a tour of the awesome model collection!👍🇺🇸

[@connor.f8205]

That’s what I was thinking

[@jamesmeehan5033]

That is a very good ideal for a video. You know he has a very interesting and great looking collection that that we all will love to see.

[@lavochkin7]

I have never seen separated fender parts on plastic models . This stimulate my modeling spirit.

[@hpiguy]

Enjoy!

[@rjburbine]

I've had this kit in my stash since 1982. Started working on it, then shelfed it because of my paint job on the interior. Guess I better break it out , clean it up and get it finished. Thanks for the motivation Chris.

[@hpiguy]

Right on!

[@sydewaze_cj]

I’m halfway through this kit right now, my grandma gave me this kit that he never built, it’s only my 4th model I’ve ever built and it’s going pretty good, I’m building it with my dad who’s very experienced with building models and it’s a lot of fun , love the video!

[@richg4051]

did the fenders line up for you? I'm doing this model now and the front passenger side fender is all curled up.

[@AnnaAnnaYes]

Suprised they are still making this kit.And I'm 56!.Memories!!

[@hpiguy]

Oldie but goodie!

[@jsidaho1957]

What a cool old kit, those M&H Racemaster slicks and that killer stance really set it off! Ladder bars and shackles ftw! Your model looks great and thanks for sharing this!

[@hpiguy]

Thanks man!

[@motown1703]

Sitting on my shelf now. I’m a Mopar guy but I have this one and the Badman 55 and others since I love old drag cars. There’s a picture of me with Dad back in 72” with this on his family room shelf.

[@Mike-rp8ev]

One of my favorite models of all time I did this one in the late 70s. I'm old 💯💙

[@hpiguy]

Oldie but a goodie!

[@andrewluchsinger]

@@hpiguy Agreed!! I have been building models since 1974.

[@keimahane]

I did too, in either 1978/79, built this and told my dad that I wanted this car. He found me a '68 (non-SS), so that was my first car. I even had it painted Forest Green to match the color I painted the model. I decided on Aluminum Slots, not Cragar SS rims on my real car :) Really miss that car.

[@stevevoelker6834]

I built this kit, like, 40 years ago as a teenager. It's still a really cool one but I admit I'd like a do-over. That rear suspension gave me fits, mostly because I was an impatient kid! :-)

[@kevinlowe4845]

Hey Chris I just got my 72 nova I’m going to build it just like you did,great channel

[@brucecroft9262]

Thank you for such a great video I just bought that car a few weeks ago and I'm going to get started on mine I pray to God mine looks half as good as yours yours turned out beautiful thanks for a great video keep them coming

[@jasongriffin8849]

Man, I remember doing a Nova like this back in the 80's where the front fenders were seperate. Seems like the core support was seperate too though. What a pain to get that doghouse squared up!

[@garyslentzii2796]

I got a Revell Nova few years back but this kit looks so much better, l passed it up at HB last week but l'm going back to get it. I think a rare earth magnet or two would hold that fender in place so you don't loose it. Cool build man. You keep me motivated. I see these kinds of cars run at my local dragstrip all the time.

[@harryhathaway1086]

I have the 30 year old release of this kit I just started. I am gonna try doing "GRUMPY'S TOY" with Fred Cady Decals. My instructions are horrible though. Part #'s are wrong . Beautiful job Hpiguy AS ALWAYS ! 👍

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Harry!

[@1956fink]

I built this kit about 45 years ago . Love yours.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks! Grab another one and see what you can do!

[@Wildman9]

I was going to buy this lot ,but went with the 67 Chevelle instead. How long do you wait for the paint to dry before building . I painted my primer and it took over two days before it dried . Thanks for all the tips Chris .Just started building again after about 10 years . Can't believe how much everything costs nowadays . Cost me about 50$ for all the materials , just for the one model . I 'm 69 yrs old now ,and having fun after being away from building for more than 15 years .

[@rcpete7055]

Squirt is a rude expression here in the UK 😄 I'm going to go with a Tamiya corsa grey for the body but otherwise I really like your choices 👍👍🤘 Always a good time really like the way u structure your Vlogs 💪 thanks so much for all your time and creativity over the years 😊

[@hpiguy]

Thanks man!

[@gregbrightwell662]

Liked & subscribed! I've built hundreds of 1/25 models in my teens. I've been wanting to get back to building

[@hpiguy]

Enjoy iT, it can be FUN if you let it be FUN!

[@tylergontzsfordf150dragtru2]

Great kit and great build! I think I have room for one more on the shelf...

[@hpiguy]

Cool!

[@shanes3060]

Love it! They are bringing back the old kits and I hope they keep it going !

[@hpiguy]

I agree Shane!

[@ronroberts2453]

Another winner Chris!! I totally dig this build and your use of the new weekend wrenching parts, especially dig the removed primered front fender. Great body color choice also!!

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Ron! Hopefully we'll see this car back again as more of the dio kits arrive. It will make a nice subject.

[@michaelurban2152]

I agree room tour of models please

[@vernhoke7730]

Back in the day I did a lot of drag cars. Living close to Raceway Park in Englishtown, which is now closed, I spent many a weekend at the track in the mid '70s & early '80s. Built the Reher, Morrison, Sheppard Camaro, Bob Glidden T-bird, the Snake and Mongoose funny cars, a few top fuel dragsters and a couple of Revells 1/16th funny cars and dragsters.

[@saltydog888]

Vern Hoke Hey Vern I used to make models when I was a kid in the 70’s. A stand out was the Snake funny car. After reigniting my interest watching these vids I bought a Snake / Mongoose kit last year! Stoked but it’s still sitting on the shelf - I’m a bit scared I won’t do it justice! I just need to let go of work and house duties and relax and get back to my childhood zone. Cheers

[@jamesmeehan5033]

I'm going to have to buy this one and build it again. Back in the 80s when I built this one before it came with them hard plastic slicks that where 2 pieces and you had to glue them together. I'm glad to see that's not the case anymore and it's been keeping me away from this model. Only thing I wish was different now is that it's not molded in black , gonna have to use a white or light gray primer or activator. Always wanted to build this one in the middle of the 2 ( the pro and the stock option) i actually wanted to take a unique way to build this one again, wanted it to be bright white with a black vinyl top or a pearl white paint jod . And I wanted to keep it lowered with the slicks tucked up under there. Tupping this one will be easy and look pretty cool. Have it sitting sorta like the famous nova from street outlaws , Murder Nova.I really like the color you went with on this, it has a nardo grey look and it's been one of my favorite colors that alot of the automotive industry has been using on the newer cars today. Dont like that hood scoop either , cant figure out why.

[@johnkelley9877]

I like the primed fender, that was a neat idea. Everything looks great! Thanks for sharing this.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks for watching!

[@johnantoniw912]

This was the first kit that I built when I started building kits again. I made mine a flip front seeing the fenders where separate.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks for watching!

[@chucknagillum1221]

Great job!.... I built this one back in the 80s, I even made spring shocks for it from pen parts. I've been thinking about building it again.

[@hpiguy]

Nice, relive the fun!

[@Red-rl1xx]

My brother built that same model back in the late '80's. Looks awesome!

[@hpiguy]

Cool, thanks!

[@haroldhoffmanjr4608]

Great build Chris ! For years this model is always represented a 1970 Chevrolet Nova with the Clear Parking Light Lenses in the bumper, That was the only year that had that, Also the backup lights are small in the center of the lens that's 1970 to 71 Nova's, 1972 lenses in the back of Lights are in the center but they're larger, This model car should have been called a 1970/71, 1971/72 Nova's had Amber Parking Lenses in the front.

[@WoodyWorkshop-31A]

Great build of the Old Pro. Love the sage green colour.

[@hpiguy]

Thank you, me too!

[@xwiing]

I just bought this model too. Thanks for the info on Future floor polish keeping CA glue from ruining the glass!!! Good to know! I'm going to paint mine silver. And finalize it with a coating of future on the body when it's done.

[@hpiguy]

Very good!

[@millerrmann]

Ha! Every time I get a new model in stock I come home to see that you just uploaded a video featuring that same kit. I love it.

[@hpiguy]

Haha, great minds think alike!

[@jesseortega8598]

Just watched this video again! I'm getting inspired Chris. Awesome work !

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Jesse!

[@jesseortega8598]

@@hpiguy Your Welcome Chris.

[@williamaviles2647]

I built one in 77.I had 2 real NOVAS already. 69 & 70. So I built an Old Pro for the back window. My model came in white molds. 😀

[@bigbow62]

Great build... love the working on car & getting it ready for the next race showcase ! Sweet old school Nova with a big block, dual quad tunnel ram & sky high leaf spring extensions... makes for a nice modified California rake 😉 One look & you can tell that car was built for some wild 1320' passes ✌😎

[@hpiguy]

Thanks!

[@bigbow62]

Love the old drag names..... how bout "The Boss-a-Nova" or "Nova-Caine" 😆 Great work on the build ! Let's see a big 1/8 or 1/10 scale classic front engine rail dragster or whatever big scale size they make these days ! Love the channel man.... you are bringing back some amazing memories ✌😎 That old school tunnel-ram is bitchin' ! My cousin had one with the carbs at a 45° angle on his real 57' Chevy with tilt front-end ! The display really finishes the build just perfect !

[@hpiguy]

Thanks for watching and thanks for the nice comment! Much appreciated, model on!

[@badshoeproductions]

I had that model back in the late 70's. Painted mine yellow.

[@hpiguy]

Cool!

[@MajorDisappointmentModels]

Great review! I'm glad Round2 is repopping these old kits.

[@hpiguy]

Me too Clay!

[@jeremystrickland7767]

yes sir me too

[@jeremy2033]

Chris, i will say you have one heck of a imagination on how you build with washes and simply the builds. I would have never thout twice to leave that fender off. Pretty cool idea if you really think about it

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Jeremy!

[@ralphwilliams2396]

Great build like how u put stories to your builds

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Ralph! It's all about fun!

[@yungmeme6662]

Got this kit back in 2021 and just now working it

[@haroldburch541]

I just bought this kit last week and now I'm all excited to get building. I love your videos you really have some great finishing ideas. May I ask where I can order the stands you have to hold your parts for painting and gluing? I see you have several the one for the body would be very handy and the ones with alligator clips is very useful. Like I said your videos are very good and I have learned a lot about finishing details. Do you ever do any pickups or semi tractors? Keep the videos coming I love them. Thank you. Harold

[@mikebreazeale2563]

Great review as usual Chris...I must say I have been model building for almost 40 years and I have never tried the glass in future...I guess I will have to try it someday. Thanks for sharing...

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Mike! Yeah I heard others use it and gave it a shot. It really clears it up nice.

[@HalfDeadGeezers]

The second one came out great after I figured out a good way to align and attach the fenders. The first one, I stomped on and crushed. It has seperate fenders because the kit used to also come as a Pontiac Ventura.

[@davidking8968]

Very,cool im glad they went back with that box art,and i had several of those when i was younger then in high school a 70 4speed ss with big block springs in the front with that it ,the nose was higher than the front ,awsome tips chris thanks.

[@hpiguy]

Cool, thanks David!

[@willdevine8317]

That was a cool build. I'm doing this kit as Jules' car from Pulp Fiction.

[@jodyblackwell9012]

the intake is called a tunnel ram love your videos keep building .

[@hpiguy]

Yeah that's it! Thanks for watching!

[@charlespalavros5908]

Man that's a sharp build ... love it Chris

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Charles!

[@glenntooley1555]

Hey man, nice work. I built this same kit s few years ago in a similar color.....I just have one small criticism. That large line on the C-pillar should not be there. Its flashing from the old molds and should have been sanded off. Keep up the good work, though!

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Glenn!

[@brianwalker7617]

I love this model you made it look killer, but I'm just starting this build and already having probs with it, mainly the wheel and tire fitment so I hope I can finish the the rest with out issues, I'm used too revell

[@DarthRemey]

She’s a beaut. Love the fender off. Really appreciate the heat staining tips

[@hpiguy]

Thanks for watching again Darth!

[@DarthRemey]

hpiguys Workshop I make sure to watch as many as I can. Mostly all of them. Love the channel

[@maryfiltz800]

Really looks nice. Like the use of those diorama parts too.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks!

[@karkrazy559]

I enjoy your videos and builds. You motivated me to get back into the hobie.

[@hpiguy]

Thank you! facebook.com/hpiguysworkshop

[@jonnantau9354]

Man that turned out great, nice work!

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Jon!

[@hensleyshobbies-doug7761]

Great job Chris! That’s cool as hell brother! I remember building a couple of those old pro Novas waaayyy back in the day! Thanks for the link on where to get them, I’m gonna have to see about getting at least one! Peace ✌🏻! Doug

[@hpiguy]

Thank you Doug!

[@davidpayne4315]

You made the front fenders look so easy to work with but I had a really tough time

[@hpiguy]

Try tacking them in place with some poster putty (blue tack) while the glue dries if you are having alignment problems.

[@stevenparker1063]

I had that same model around 1973 or 1974 I built the Pro Stock version!

[@bradscott3165]

Did you ever do the slick wrinkle on tires like this? When I used to do dragsters with slicks, I'd heat them a bit over a candle while holding the tires between my thumb and index finger. Then put the tire on something hard and try to spin the tire a bit as you press down. Makes a perfect (if you don't melt the tire) wrinkled drag slick. Of course it don't roll, but you don't make them to roll anyway.

[@SmallADVentures1973]

A great build of an old friend of a kit! :D

[@hpiguy]

Thanks, this one's been out a few times for sure!

[@forgedsteelwrench9249]

AMT has good bonus such as slicks, that can be used on other kits.

[@smokinjoe3117]

Another great looking build Chris. I built this kit many years ago and it was my 1st diorama. I left the fenders off and had the stock engine setting on a cart with the big block being lifted into the car. To bad my younger brother destroyed most of my models ☹. Love the sage green on this one.

[@hpiguy]

Cool, and now you can redo it with all the cool dio pieces coming out from AMT. :)

[@charlie418791]

Awesome as usual,Sir. I'm using the Rust-oleum gloss sage on the car I'm building. Reminds me of the old car colors.👍

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Charlie!

[@michaelupton2310]

Great build as always.. this is another model car I don't have in my collection.. I'm going to look for one next week..i went to hobby lobby to look for that 1970 or 1971 Pontiac trans-am you built but they didn't have one.. I'm going to keep looking though 👍👍👍😀😀😀

[@hpiguy]

Modelroundup.com always has the kits I build, and way more as well. They even stock out of print models from collections, etc.

[@michaelupton2310]

@@hpiguy I'll give them a look.. thank you very much 😀👍 👍😀 😀👍 👍

[@rickzinck9326]

great review of this reissue of this cool old kit.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Rick!

[@rickzinck9326]

@@hpiguy I have the original issue of this kit in my stash. I also have 2 copies of the Pontiac Ventura II sprint which is a sister kit to the Nova. This is why the fenders are a separate part. The Ventura has different fenders than the Nova. There are also other differences but most of the parts are all the same between the 2 kits. The Ventura was only issued once back in the early 70's. I would love to see Round2 issue a kit that provided the parts for both cars. This way the builder could choose to build a Nova or Ventura. Thanks for taking the time to bring us your very informative videos. I always enjoy them.

[@wwkdiecastmore5647]

As always a great review and build! Thanks for sharing Chris! Merry Christmas & Happy New Year's to you and your family!!...Bill

[@hpiguy]

Thank you! Same to you and yours Bill! One more review before Xmas coming up and if I can get to it, one more before new years too.

[@joekrause6382]

I built this kit and I made it a flip nose

[@jeremystrickland7767]

heck yeah joe bet it looks good too i'm build mine as a pro touring car putting a nascar frame under mine lot of work but it''s coming alone nice i had this car when i was kid in the 80s and i still have it to this day going to re store one day lol

[@kennethingle3523]

I need to try the floor wax on the windows , I used Elmers glue it dries clear and does not burn the glass/plastic

[@hpiguy]

Works well, super easy!

[@williamaviles2647]

Try a clear floor polish. Heard it was great for clear plastics.

[@D.WittYard]

I totally though you were crazy for picking that color, and then bam! It turned out great!

[@hpiguy]

Thanks man!

[@paulupson2899]

Nice job,Chris the car came out great, enjoyed watching

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Paul!

[@modelcarbuildersforum3223]

Great channel,keep doing what you do👍

[@crushinbullyz997]

Exelant! Can wait to build this build

[@MrBMBuilder]

Have been really enjoying your colour choices on your cars. Picked up the apple gloss red the other day for my first car build.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks, hope you enjoy the color!

[@WaybackTECH]

Turned out very nice. Great color choice.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks!

[@kenmorris2858]

Nice build and great review.

[@MikeCindyWhite]

Awesome kit and build buddy! Thanks Chris!

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Whitey!

[@novadiecastman5251]

Hpiguys workshop. Awesome job thank you for doing a nova !!! Could you do another one maybe the 67 prostreet ??? I remember doing these kits in my teens ... I have a special nova project that I'd like to finish, and this was good inspiration 👍

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Jeff, if they issue it again I'll build it up.

[@novadiecastman5251]

Thank you for your reply , that was cool , keep building 😊

[@ModelCarMinion]

Nice work, seemed like a very quick build.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks, yes, this one was a nice fast build.

[@garyparker2969]

WOWSERZZ Dude Bro,, She Baddd, LOL, Really like it, Awesome Work again Man,,,God Bless All

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Gary!

[@BGsModelWorkshop]

oh man this was another cool build! love the fender off idea!

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Bryan, as always! Yeah, and it will still hang as needed for a fixed look, fits well.

[@matt88876]

I also for the exhaust ends grey color mix real cigarette ash to white paint to give it that proper burnt race gas color

[@JDsHouseofHobbies]

I almost picked this kit last Saturday. I've built it in the past as a stock Nova SS 350, but I'd like to do it now with the Big Block (if I had my own Nova).

[@hpiguy]

It should come out sweet any way it's built up. :)

[@edcurtis555]

I have this exact same model. The only difference is the decal sheet. I don't have the INNOVATOR decal. But I was thinking of building it with the big block as stock!

[@bigeddie1231]

great looking build sir well done

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Eddie!

[@joeeiden7366]

In several videos you mentioned Future Floor Polish. Can you do a short video as to specifically what you use? I’m having a hard time finding the stuff and when I do, say on Amazon, it’s outrageously expensive. I’d like to know exactly what you use and how you use it. Your videos are amazing, I love your enthusiasm and learn so much from your videos. Please keep up the great work.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Joe! This is the stuff you want. Every big box store has it in the US. www.walmart.com/ip/Pledge-Floor-Gloss-Original-27-Fluid-Ounces/15136693?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=0&wl13=2127&adid=22222222227009393605&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=c&wl3=40343007512&wl4=pla-78303532352&wl5=1028269&wl6=&wl7=&wl8=&wl9=pla&wl10=8175035&wl11=local&wl12=15136693&wl13=2127&veh=sem&gclid=Cj0KCQiAxs3gBRDGARIsAO4tqq0fcymRFjJhJKDjC_TZ1oYHGAXNoz-CKaHMy5C7zGr7AkaJpKP8cp0aAjV0EALw_wcB I plan on doing a gloss coat video with spray cans soon and in that video I'll also demo putting Future on it. You literally just brush it on the surface and walk away for a couple hours. It levels and dries to a smooth finish on its own.

[@theamishsoylentretailersofohio]

I'm definitely not saying everyone but quite a few people say that future yellows over time . Have you ever experienced this with either the "old school" future product or the the new evolution of the product formerly known as future ? Would you believe it to possibly be a storage issue causing it to or not to yellow over time . This being said I am ruling out nicotine because it seems less and less people smoke these days . I never clear over decals clear is not pleasing scale wise to me . I would enjoy your or others as well input and insight into the issue . Lastly thank you for the time and effort involved in making these videos and sharing them with all of us .

[@hpiguy]

I see a few online now and then making this claim. Most of them coincidentally are heavy smokers or have direct sun on their storage shelves or other issues with how they store their models. Plane and armor modelers have been using it for 30+ years and with the money they spend on their models, if it was regularly turning yellow under normal storage and display, we'd know.

[@rickbeam2325]

So this will be a s The New Round 2 Reissue.of the Old Pro. This is a Really Nice kit overall I built it Circa 1978 The Toughest oart is Gettysburg ng the Frame not Fenders N Grille Assembly Straight. Careful Test fit refinement n refit make it work. Since Round 2 Reissued it Molded in Black I gotta just gotta Do a Black Base main Color w Graphics or Stripes or Something's ng as a Stunner Paint Job This is another one of those kits a guy could buy a Six pack n use it in parts box n build 3-4 nice Nova's too

[@hpiguy]

It's a nice kit. Thanks!

[@roncornell4345]

Thanks for sharing I have two of those kits

[@brandonb1681]

This is turning out to be my best engine. It is assembled and painted with rustoleum 2x paints. I want to hit it with tamiya panel line accent. Do I need to spray a gloss coat on it first?

[@hpiguy]

I use it right over the paint, just don't drown it in wash and it's fine.

[@brandonb1681]

@@hpiguy ty much

[@georgetompkins5438]

the old pro building the old pro. perfect

[@hpiguy]

LOL, thanks!

[@tomsscalegarage1972]

Awesome build and a cool idea with the dio idea.

[@hpiguy]

Thank you Tom, glad you liked it!

[@charliesmodels647]

Another Awesome Build

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Charlie!

[@charlesstarlin6354]

Awesome always cool stuff always thanks 😎

[@medic53067]

Hey Chris! Just getting ready to start this kit. I’ve had it kicking around for some time! Just wondering where you picked up that silver (chrome like) pencil? And how soft is the “lead”? That’s a great idea! Excellent video by the way!

[@hpiguy]

Molotow Chrome pens, Modelroundup.com has them, all sizes.

[@pierrechartrand7773]

thanks to reply to me I like your video you are the best from pierre from Canada gatineau

[@samuelvasquez8170]

Great build. Live the idea with fender

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Samuel!

[@Justintime719]

Awesome build looks sweet i love novas dropped u a big like 👍

[@hpiguy]

Thanks man!

[@Justintime719]

@@hpiguy you're welcome

[@johnwilliams7102]

Drag build - the only way to fly !

[@BBBILLY86]

Glad to see it no longer includes the split slicks made from plastic that normal model glue wouldn't melt or bond. Most frustrating part of that kit as a kid. Along with the lack of front suspension. I never used the metal axle through the oil pan.

[@jeremystrickland7767]

me either bill

[@busteedful]

After you painted it Sage Green...did you add decals and then put floor polish on it? Or did you do floor polish and then decals?

[@hpiguy]

Decals, then polish usually.

[@0oChugChug0o]

Ya an "Room" tour be sweet =)