hey how you doing im from brooklyn new yok im 67 years old i start building cars during the pandemic now i cant stop just want to say thank you for your channel it help me out so much my name is Rafael
My favorite thing about your channel is that you encourage people to build models the way they want and not for anyone else. As someone who was recently reintroduced to this hobby, it's very helpful to have someone encouraging you to build your own model and not be worried about building a historically accurate replica. Thanks!!!
Before the eyes and hands started to go south on me, I used to build “contest level” models. Even had some made it to SCALE AUTO! But after watching you, I’m sure glad you weren’t in those contests! Fantastic skills, eye for details and love your attitude! I might just go out and buy a kit this week! lol Thank you!
I really like this kit, it has a ton of potential to be soo many awesome builds. Thank you for sharing and everyone stay safe and healthy and remember to smile and have fun it's a hobby and it's suppose to be fun. Take care everyone.
Hi Chris, I just want to start by saying I have learned so much watching your channel. I was comparing a couple of my builds from a year ago to my most recent ones wow what a huge difference. So thank you for all of your great ideas and knowledge. Also you have never once complained about any of the kits, even if there are problems or things don't line up, or parts don't look to realistic. I just watched another channel and that guy cut down this kit so bad it was terrible. My grandson likes to watch you, so thank you for being a positive influence on everyone that watches your videos. Keep up the great work and awesome ideas.
Thanks Harold! I show every single part in the beginning and let people make their own judgements. Then I quickly assemble it, paint it and let people see what it 'can' look like if built as is. We'll let the negative folks do their thing. There is so much of that in the hobby and I prefer to open the box and get to work. I just love building models and having fun! Thanks again!
I love the stories you come up with when you're building a new kit. That engine stand is very cool also. AMT should have included street cheater slicks ,it's kind of strange having a race engine and pro stock hood scoop with stock tires, something I will correct when I pick up mine. Keep up the good work Round 2, nice kit 👍
Man, LOVE IT. Yes, the building the model the way YOU want to build it, is what it's all about. And the stories you come up with, is PERFECT in relation to your build !!! The tips and techniques you use in your model building, I have started doing myself. And it is amazing, especially when it comes to the detailing of the dash gauges, interior and motor. The gel pens, silver pencil,silver sharpie, etc,. ABSOLUTELY worth it!! Thank You so much :)
My dad built a 66 chevy 2 prostreet when I was a kid he was waiting on linkage for the 2 carbs. That night kids were playing with fireworks behind the shop. The insurance agent said to wait to insure it until it was drivable. Needless to say he never got to drive it. He passed away in 2018, I am going to build exact replica so my mom can se it for Christmas. Just picked up the pro street ertl kit
Holy cow Chris,wonderful job again,I’ve been doing the same job for 45 years,I would love to have steady hands like yours,keep them coming,I’m gone for work for 3 months,will definitely start building when I get back,
I bought a 1966 Chevy II SS 350 horse 327 new and it came with a double pumper holley carb high rise aluminum intake manifold. It was yellow with black interior. I changed the exhaust to the way you have it. The engine also had the dual horn air cleaner and chrome valve covers. I put traction bars similar to those that came with the kit. I could pull the front tires and it took about a month to burn off the 695x14 tires. It was fast. Liked your representation.
First time viewer. Kind of got a little bored and so I fast-forwarded through some stuff. Then, you explained the purpose of your Channel and I had to go back and watch the entire video from beginning to end. I am now hooked. Subscribed! Great work.
Great job ! The 1966 Nova is one of the most desirable Nova ever made.... The make great drag cars.... They are small and light and just looks great.... I'm definitely NOT a fan of the while wall tires he chose.... I dont think a TRUE Hot Rodder would chose white walls but that's what's great about building your own... You can chose what you like.... Its still a great modle and I really enjoyed watching the build. Great work. Keep it up.
1966 The year I was born. Time to build one. I'm gong to get that model. Thanks for posting . I'm finishing up a 69 Camaro. It's for my wife since today is her birthday.
I really enjoy the way your models look man. What's funny is the guys that heckle you have less subs than you, and in my opinion that is because of the attitude they portray. You show us a person doesn't have to have all the bells and whistles to build a killer looking model just basic stuff that is cost effective. Keep up the good work!
Let the haters be your motivators. I don't dive into the swamp of insulting other's work or demanding everyone do things my way on the internet. We'll let them do all that whining and criticizing and we'll just keep building models our way and having fun! :)
I used to do that dry brush look back in the 80s, always liked the used and driven look. Enjoyed your video! Definitely want to try some newly learned techniques from this build.
Hey Chris, Chris here......I just git this kit mailed to me today & U are definitely lucky......only 1 set of tires in my kit.........cool bonus U got there sir!!!!!!!!
I like that you showed the hand detail panting and dry brushing. You made it look easy, looks fantastic. Paint, detail, build oh what fun. Rivet counting takes the fun out of it imho👍
I hit the point in your video when you said people like the smell of tester paints. I laughed so freaking hard. I started building with the basic testor enamel paints. Progressed to model master. Still testor brand. I love these paints they are some of the best I've worked with. I did try the acrylics.....not a fan. Anyway thank you for the video great work.
Hello, back in 1966 this car was really hopped up by Chevrolet. High compression pistons, ( I think it was 12.5:1 ) very high lift cam, big Holly carb, headers and a high rise intake manifold. I built this kit when it first came out. Outstanding detail. The torn down small block engine and engine stand is outstanding. I liked it so much I bought 2. What a great job you did on this kit. Going to look for it on Model Round Up web site. There I hope to see your build too. like a lot of your builds there. great job. Been looking for your stock build on the 1941 Plymouth, and the airplane that you started a while ago. I think it was a P51 Mustang. Oh well. Looking forward to your next one. Always a pleasure, thank you.
Great build , I have a release of that car but I think I bought mine late 80s or early 90s ..still in plastic and in the box so I am glad I got to see this kit built and looks awesome.
It's OK to admit being a sniffer I build rc planes too an boy let me tell nothing better than some old ambroid cement or the sig manufactureing sig ment
Great job like always, these little light weight novas with a high reving pretty decent horsepower 327 did extremely well on the strip. I love the look you went for and it's perfect.
I am lucky enough to have the Grumpy Jenkins version from a couple years back. Includes drag parts plus all of this stuff, its definitely my favorite kit next to my original 1970 issue Plymouth gtx
I wish my dad was like you with all of those tricks and tools hen we do model kits because he's a coal miner and we makes 350,000 cash a year so I guess I can thank him for that
MHO Chris, that is the best build you have done of the ones I've seen so far! You seem to have gone the extra mile in the detailing and your choice of interior colors is out of the park. I would be a very proud gearhead to own a real version of that Nova! GREAT JOB!!!
Chris, your detailing tips are top notch! Your builds always turn out looking fantastic. I know you build over 100 models a year with your review/build so it takes a lot of your time. I really appreciate what you do and I watch every one of your videos. Just wondering if you ever get the “itch” to do a full detail build that takes more time. I can imagine that it would be amazing. Thanks again for your contribution to a wonderful hobby!
I love your work ..you do have show quality skills .I've learned so much from watching your videos keep the videos coming can't wait till the next build☺️🚗🚗🚙🚙🚘🚘🚘
Sweet ride but the white walls gotta go & needs wider rear tires for sure ! ( maybe some M&H Racemasters ) Love the older 3rd or 4th owner story.... that's what model car building is all about, imagination,skill & fun ✌😎
*Nice* work , *Chris* ! To me , it looks like something from c.1976 ; like the cars I'd see as a youngster . This kit was a breakthrough back in its day ; back in *1988* when it was originally issued . Thankfully , someone saw to it to removed the ridiculous moulded-on interior rear view mirror ! It was cast *with* the windscreen ! I have the *Grumpy's* modified-reissue of this kit from a few years ago ---- can't wait to tear into it . Thanks for another fun build and review , *Chris* !
Wow awesome build! That interior looks fantastic. Love those white wall tires and wheels. Chris sometime ago one of your subscribers asked you if you sold any of your kits, you said that you not feel right about selling them because the kits are sent to you. Maybe you could sell some and donate the money to a charity. You could "bang out" a certificate of authenticity saying when the kit was built on when it premiered on you channel. I would buy one that's for sure, and I'm sure others would too. Just an idea. Again excellent work on the kit and video.
Cool idea but I'd hate to have something get wrecked in the mail on it's way to a buyer. I like the cool stress free way things are now with building and giving them away to folks I know. Thanks Chris!
This kit is sweet like the engine and stand wish more kits would give you a little more extras keep those kits going and nice job as always. And yes testors smells awesome reminds me of putting models together as a kid!
hey how you doing im from brooklyn new yok im 67 years old i start building cars during the pandemic now i cant stop just want to say thank you for your channel it help me out so much my name is Rafael
My favorite thing about your channel is that you encourage people to build models the way they want and not for anyone else. As someone who was recently reintroduced to this hobby, it's very helpful to have someone encouraging you to build your own model and not be worried about building a historically accurate replica. Thanks!!!
I appreciate that!
Before the eyes and hands started to go south on me, I used to build “contest level” models. Even had some made it to SCALE AUTO! But after watching you, I’m sure glad you weren’t in those contests! Fantastic skills, eye for details and love your attitude! I might just go out and buy a kit this week! lol Thank you!
I wish my hands were as steady as yours. Nice work
I really like this kit, it has a ton of potential to be soo many awesome builds. Thank you for sharing and everyone stay safe and healthy and remember to smile and have fun it's a hobby and it's suppose to be fun. Take care everyone.
Thanks Teddy!
I loved this kit, I built in the 80’s, happy to see the reissue, the chrome glue on trim, the engine stand and engine, so many kool parts.
I like this buildup the colors are perfect red interior almost a satin black outside paint job that's a beauty there
I love the smell of paint in the morning
Smells like, FUN!
Hi Chris, I just want to start by saying I have learned so much watching your channel. I was comparing a couple of my builds from a year ago to my most recent ones wow what a huge difference. So thank you for all of your great ideas and knowledge. Also you have never once complained about any of the kits, even if there are problems or things don't line up, or parts don't look to realistic. I just watched another channel and that guy cut down this kit so bad it was terrible. My grandson likes to watch you, so thank you for being a positive influence on everyone that watches your videos. Keep up the great work and awesome ideas.
Thanks Harold!
I show every single part in the beginning and let people make their own judgements.
Then I quickly assemble it, paint it and let people see what it 'can' look like if built as is.
We'll let the negative folks do their thing. There is so much of that in the hobby and I prefer to open the box and get to work. I just love building models and having fun!
Thanks again!
The extra engine on the stand is very cool. All kits should be like this one, so many options. Great work as always. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for watching!
Perfect color combo ! You have a gift for bringing anything to life. Great build. ❤️
Thank you so much!
I love the stories you come up with when you're building a new kit. That engine stand is very cool also. AMT should have included street cheater slicks ,it's kind of strange having a race engine and pro stock hood scoop with stock tires, something I will correct when I pick up mine. Keep up the good work Round 2, nice kit 👍
Thanks Glenn!
Man, LOVE IT. Yes, the building the model the way YOU want to build it, is what it's all about. And the stories you come up with, is PERFECT in relation to your build !!! The tips and techniques you use in your model building, I have started doing myself. And it is amazing, especially when it comes to the detailing of the dash gauges, interior and motor. The gel pens, silver pencil,silver sharpie, etc,. ABSOLUTELY worth it!! Thank You so much :)
Right on!
Back to the hobby shop OH I'M GRABBING THIS ONE
Enjoy!
Story’s are great , great build,
Thanks Chris. Got to watch you build a model while eating a nice pork chop dinner. All is well.
Right on! Sounds good!
My dad built a 66 chevy 2 prostreet when I was a kid he was waiting on linkage for the 2 carbs. That night kids were playing with fireworks behind the shop. The insurance agent said to wait to insure it until it was drivable. Needless to say he never got to drive it. He passed away in 2018, I am going to build exact replica so my mom can se it for Christmas. Just picked up the pro street ertl kit
Holy cow Chris,wonderful job again,I’ve been doing the same job for 45 years,I would love to have steady hands like yours,keep them coming,I’m gone for work for 3 months,will definitely start building when I get back,
You can do it!
Just got this kit done. Built mine with the high rise, painted it seaside blue, and flocked the interior.
Great color for that car.
Nice!
I bought a 1966 Chevy II SS 350 horse 327 new and it came with a double pumper holley carb high rise aluminum intake manifold. It was yellow with black interior. I changed the exhaust to the way you have it. The engine also had the dual horn air cleaner and chrome valve covers. I put traction bars similar to those that came with the kit. I could pull the front tires and it took about a month to burn off the 695x14 tires. It was fast. Liked your representation.
Thanks John!
Canadian viewer...have to say, the black with the red oxide primer hood looks great.
Thanks man!
One of the things i like the most is the story you give to the models
Thanks bud!
I gotta get me one of those now after seeing the spare engine and engine stand! Very nice bonus!!
First time viewer. Kind of got a little bored and so I fast-forwarded through some stuff. Then, you explained the purpose of your Channel and I had to go back and watch the entire video from beginning to end. I am now hooked. Subscribed! Great work.
Welcome aboard!
Great build as always, l enjoy his videos hes the true builder YOUR OWN WAY. ROCKABILLY SCALE KUSTOMS
Thanks Teddy!
Great job ! The 1966 Nova is one of the most desirable Nova ever made.... The make great drag cars.... They are small and light and just looks great....
I'm definitely NOT a fan of the while wall tires he chose.... I dont think a TRUE Hot Rodder would chose white walls but that's what's great about building your own... You can chose what you like.... Its still a great modle and I really enjoyed watching the build. Great work. Keep it up.
Cool build ! Love the detail use your tips all the time ... Thanks for sharing
A new hpiguy video is always welcome, lovely build as always
Thanks again!
1966 The year I was born. Time to build one. I'm gong to get that model. Thanks for posting . I'm finishing up a 69 Camaro. It's for my wife since today is her birthday.
Right on!
Again I love what you did for your Novass, That's what we called mine in High School, (69, 396, auto), had lots of fun with that car,
Thanks Robert!
I really enjoy the way your models look man. What's funny is the guys that heckle you have less subs than you, and in my opinion that is because of the attitude they portray. You show us a person doesn't have to have all the bells and whistles to build a killer looking model just basic stuff that is cost effective. Keep up the good work!
Let the haters be your motivators.
I don't dive into the swamp of insulting other's work or demanding everyone do things my way on the internet.
We'll let them do all that whining and criticizing and we'll just keep building models our way and having fun! :)
@@hpiguy No doubt well said man! 👍
Love the chassis dry brushing! Simple and obvious, but so very cool. You rock!
Thank you! Cheers!
Testors silver is the best. Sometimes the stars align and it goes on and dries flawlessly...
It's always a gamble if it dries nice and hard or if it stays sticky and smudges (even if you thinned and stirred it)
It's a good ole classic!
Love the black and red I had a silver 72 Camaro that was silver with red gut and yellow Lakewood traction bars thanks for a great build
Thanks Shannon!
I used to do that dry brush look back in the 80s, always liked the used and driven look. Enjoyed your video! Definitely want to try some newly learned techniques from this build.
Almost bought one of those in about 1979. Black, black & white interior, 350hp 327 with 4 speed. But I had just recently bought my 69 Z.
Man I'm lovin the model building.. I'm a builder as well but I'm also takin with the music.. It's great
Glad you're enjoying it!
Beautiful! You got some serious skills!
Thank you! Cheers!
I really liked the use of a drill and socket to rotate the tires to scuff them. So much quicker than by hand!
Totally agree!
Hey Chris, Chris here......I just git this kit mailed to me today & U are definitely lucky......only 1 set of tires in my kit.........cool bonus U got there sir!!!!!!!!
Enjoy!
💘 that engine stand and spare engine... You can create a "work in progress" look!!
Nice build Chris!!!!!!! You've outdone yourself this time!!!!!!! The 66 Chevy Nova Super Sport is one of my favorite rides
Right on!
Fabulous review. I liked it so much I went on my favourite online vendor and bought the kit!
Enjoy!
i've done a couple of this kits and they are so fun!great job on the detail
Awesome! Thank you!
Love the builds and content keep em coming i enjoy seeing your videos pop on the tube so I can watch em
Thanks, will do!
I like that you showed the hand detail panting and dry brushing. You made it look easy, looks fantastic. Paint, detail, build oh what fun. Rivet counting takes the fun out of it imho👍
Thank you very much!
That "spare" engine is so nice - to paraphrase Chef Boyardee "Thank goodness for Chris' Detailing"
Thanks RA!
YES. Black over red, my favorite color combo!
Thanks Dan!
I hit the point in your video when you said people like the smell of tester paints. I laughed so freaking hard. I started building with the basic testor enamel paints. Progressed to model master. Still testor brand. I love these paints they are some of the best I've worked with. I did try the acrylics.....not a fan. Anyway thank you for the video great work.
Thanks for sharing!!
That`s some impressing paint skills there.
An INCREDIBLE build!!... Looks like something a street rodder would build!!... Keep up the great work Bud!!
Thanks a bunch!
Hello, back in 1966 this car was really hopped up by Chevrolet. High compression pistons, ( I think it was 12.5:1 ) very high lift cam, big Holly carb, headers and a high rise intake manifold. I built this kit when it first came out. Outstanding detail. The torn down small block engine and engine stand is outstanding. I liked it so much I bought 2. What a great job you did on this kit. Going to look for it on Model Round Up web site. There I hope to see your build too. like a lot of your builds there. great job. Been looking for your stock build on the 1941 Plymouth, and the airplane that you started a while ago. I think it was a P51 Mustang. Oh well. Looking forward to your next one. Always a pleasure, thank you.
They'll have it on there for sure!
Great build , I have a release of that car but I think I bought mine late 80s or early 90s ..still in plastic and in the box so I am glad I got to see this kit built and looks awesome.
Thanks for sharing!
Testors and me go back a long way. No, I was not a "sniffer" neither! :)
Oh yeah, I've got tiny bottles from 30 years ago still!
I wuz...then I lernt ta bild modelz.
Me too, and me neither...LOL
It's OK to admit being a sniffer I build rc planes too an boy let me tell nothing better than some old ambroid cement or the sig manufactureing sig ment
Great job like always, these little light weight novas with a high reving pretty decent horsepower 327 did extremely well on the strip. I love the look you went for and it's perfect.
Thanks!
I am lucky enough to have the Grumpy Jenkins version from a couple years back. Includes drag parts plus all of this stuff, its definitely my favorite kit next to my original 1970 issue Plymouth gtx
Great Video! I'm building my first guy (trying to kick my airplane habit) and this video pretty much has it all for me to learn from. Thanks!
Glad it helped!
I wish my dad was like you with all of those tricks and tools hen we do model kits because he's a coal miner and we makes 350,000 cash a year so I guess I can thank him for that
Nice build, like the extra engine there.
Right on!
I just wanted to say that video was totally awesome, as I'm going to have to watch more of them to learn more tips and tricks when building mine.
Glad it was helpful!
Nice work, great kit that AMT made after popular demand by modelers in the '80s. Good to see you did the headliner this time, too...
Cool, thanks!
Another simple and great build congrats Chris
ESPECTACULAR el Nova!!!!!!!!!!!👏👏👏👏 en Argentina se llama Chevrolet 400 💗💗💗💗💗saludos de Argentina
Thanks man!
The kits with the accessories are just awesome. Very nice. ( engine and stand )
Engine and stand are great diorama items!
Glad you like them!
Nice build with a cool backstory !
Thank you! Cheers!
MHO Chris, that is the best build you have done of the ones I've seen so far! You seem to have gone the extra mile in the detailing and your choice of interior colors is out of the park. I would be a very proud gearhead to own a real version of that Nova! GREAT JOB!!!
Wow, thanks!
Chris, your detailing tips are top notch! Your builds always turn out looking fantastic. I know you build over 100 models a year with your review/build so it takes a lot of your time. I really appreciate what you do and I watch every one of your videos. Just wondering if you ever get the “itch” to do a full detail build that takes more time. I can imagine that it would be amazing. Thanks again for your contribution to a wonderful hobby!
Glad you like them!
I really like building out of the box but I have fun adding stuff to figure kits and dios too.
Love the interior coloring, nice details.
Thank you! Cheers!
Really like the black with the red interior. The WIP engine is an interesting addition. Kind of reminds me of Hagerty.
Thanks James!
I love your work ..you do have show quality skills .I've learned so much from watching your videos keep the videos coming can't wait till the next build☺️🚗🚗🚙🚙🚘🚘🚘
Thank you very much!
Learnt a lot of new techniques from you. Thanks for being you
My pleasure!
Sweet ride but the white walls gotta go & needs wider rear tires for sure !
( maybe some M&H Racemasters )
Love the older 3rd or 4th owner story.... that's what model car building is all about, imagination,skill & fun ✌😎
Nice build Chris I had the original issue of this in the late 80s early 90s and I have to get it again
Thanks!
Cool build Chris. I like the spare motor and stand. Keep em coming, I'll keep watching.
Thanks Bob!
fabulous build turned out great, now I need one. thanks for more tips and the stories
Glad you liked it!
I like the 2 in 1 and 3 in 1 AMT kits!
Me too!
Looks great Chris. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for watching!
Great Build and man o man what ugh great kit!
Thanks!
Can't wait to get my copy
Enjoy!
A lovely representation of a 66 Chevy II! Nice custom. Nicely done Chris!
Thank you very much!
*Nice* work , *Chris* ! To me , it looks like something from c.1976 ; like the cars I'd see as a youngster .
This kit was a breakthrough back in its day ; back in *1988* when it was originally issued . Thankfully , someone saw to it to removed the ridiculous moulded-on interior rear view mirror ! It was cast *with* the windscreen !
I have the *Grumpy's* modified-reissue of this kit from a few years ago ---- can't wait to tear into it .
Thanks for another fun build and review , *Chris* !
Thanks for the info!
My dad had a '67 with a 327 it had a solid roller cam, and he said it was about 360hp. It was a street car, but it was really fast at the track.
ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS Chris, Now I Gotta Get 1 thanks for Sharing n God Bless All.
Go for it!
Wow awesome build! That interior looks fantastic. Love those white wall tires and wheels. Chris sometime ago one of your subscribers asked you if you sold any of your kits, you said that you not feel right about selling them because the kits are sent to you. Maybe you could sell some and donate the money to a charity. You could "bang out" a certificate of authenticity saying when the kit was built on when it premiered on you channel. I would buy one that's for sure, and I'm sure others would too. Just an idea. Again excellent work on the kit and video.
Cool idea but I'd hate to have something get wrecked in the mail on it's way to a buyer. I like the cool stress free way things are now with building and giving them away to folks I know.
Thanks Chris!
Nice job creating weathering and patina too!!
Thank you! Cheers!
Been watching your videos for I don't know how long. I was so focused on the work... Just realized today that you're left handed.
I am! Thanks for watching!
Another great build Chris
Glad you like it!
Nice build of one of the few AMT kits that did *not* have that steel rod front axle and a hole in the engine!
Thanks Mike!
Great build! Definitely gonna pick a few of these up! Love the traction bars too.
The traction bars are great!
Glad you like them!
That's awesome looking, fantastic job
Thanks for watching! Enjoy!
That's a GREAT kit, you can do so much with it.
You can!
This kit is sweet like the engine and stand wish more kits would give you a little more extras keep those kits going and nice job as always. And yes testors smells awesome reminds me of putting models together as a kid!
Right on!
Love the paint scheme cool detail on the extra engine keep those builds coming Chris awesome job
Thanks, will do!
HELL YEAH.Thats a nice colour combination.i have the origanel that is a full pro stock with tubbed chasis.
Sounds great!
Love the accessories on this kit. Also love your subtle weathering. Very cool.
Thank you very much!
A lot of well detailed parts in this kit too!!
Great looking build as always. Keep up the great work and Rust In Peace.
Thanks Chopper!
Those rims! Someone finally got the Craiger's looking right! Paint the center caps dark blue,and use your silver pen to put a little "C"!
Thanks for the tips!
Nice Nova I need to pick one of those up, love the tips.
You should!
A great build on a very good kit. Love the engine stand with engine. Also, love the traction bars.
Glad you like it!