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

I wish my hands were as steady as yours. Nice work

Story’s are great , great build,

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 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 👍

@hpiguy

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Glenn!

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!!!

@hpiguy

3 жыл бұрын

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 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.

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

I love the smell of paint in the morning

@hpiguy

3 жыл бұрын

Smells like, FUN!

That`s some impressing paint skills there.

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.

@hpiguy

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Teddy!

Perfect color combo ! You have a gift for bringing anything to life. Great build. ❤️

@hpiguy

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

Thanks Chris. Got to watch you build a model while eating a nice pork chop dinner. All is well.

@hpiguy

3 жыл бұрын

Right on! Sounds good!

Back to the hobby shop OH I'M GRABBING THIS ONE

@hpiguy

3 жыл бұрын

Enjoy!

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.

@hpiguy

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Wow I love how you build the models. I love how you reference what looks like the 60s or 70s at the beginning of the videos. I grew up that time. I could never build models any good. I got into music and Audio Video and killed it there. But I love watching folks with the talent to have the models come alive. And you, definitely, are part of that elite club of gentlemen able to do just that. And very well too. Brilliant. Please keep up the great work.

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.

@hpiguy

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks John!

💘 that engine stand and spare engine... You can create a "work in progress" look!!

Canadian viewer...have to say, the black with the red oxide primer hood looks great.

@hpiguy

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks man!

Cool build ! Love the detail use your tips all the time ... Thanks for sharing

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

@hpiguy

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Shannon!

I gotta get me one of those now after seeing the spare engine and engine stand! Very nice bonus!!

Love the chassis dry brushing! Simple and obvious, but so very cool. You rock!

@hpiguy

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

Great build as always, l enjoy his videos hes the true builder YOUR OWN WAY. ROCKABILLY SCALE KUSTOMS

@hpiguy

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Teddy!

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 :)

@hpiguy

2 жыл бұрын

Right on!

Love the builds and content keep em coming i enjoy seeing your videos pop on the tube so I can watch em

@hpiguy

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, will do!

Man I'm lovin the model building.. I'm a builder as well but I'm also takin with the music.. It's great

@hpiguy

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you're enjoying it!

i've done a couple of this kits and they are so fun!great job on the detail

@hpiguy

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you!

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.

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.

@hpiguy

3 жыл бұрын

Welcome aboard!

Another simple and great build congrats Chris

Really like the black with the red interior. The WIP engine is an interesting addition. Kind of reminds me of Hagerty.

@hpiguy

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks James!

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.

@hpiguy

3 жыл бұрын

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!

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,

@hpiguy

3 жыл бұрын

You can do it!

Testors and me go back a long way. No, I was not a "sniffer" neither! :)

@hpiguy

3 жыл бұрын

Oh yeah, I've got tiny bottles from 30 years ago still!

@GaryArmstrongmacgh

3 жыл бұрын

I wuz...then I lernt ta bild modelz.

@stevemason5173

3 жыл бұрын

Me too, and me neither...LOL

@bigmikelongwood3276

3 жыл бұрын

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.

@hpiguy

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

fabulous build turned out great, now I need one. thanks for more tips and the stories

@hpiguy

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!

Learnt a lot of new techniques from you. Thanks for being you

@hpiguy

3 жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

Testors silver is the best. Sometimes the stars align and it goes on and dries flawlessly...

@davidnickels3325

3 жыл бұрын

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)

@hpiguy

3 жыл бұрын

It's a good ole classic!

Love the accessories on this kit. Also love your subtle weathering. Very cool.

@hpiguy

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

Just got this kit done. Built mine with the high rise, painted it seaside blue, and flocked the interior.

@THROTTLEPOWER

3 жыл бұрын

Great color for that car.

@hpiguy

3 жыл бұрын

Nice!

Great build! Definitely gonna pick a few of these up! Love the traction bars too.

@THROTTLEPOWER

3 жыл бұрын

The traction bars are great!

@hpiguy

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you like them!

A lovely representation of a 66 Chevy II! Nice custom. Nicely done Chris!

@hpiguy

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

Great Build and man o man what ugh great kit!

@hpiguy

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

I really liked the use of a drill and socket to rotate the tires to scuff them. So much quicker than by hand!

@hpiguy

2 жыл бұрын

Totally agree!

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☺️🚗🚗🚙🚙🚘🚘🚘

@hpiguy

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

A new hpiguy video is always welcome, lovely build as always

@hpiguy

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks again!

Love the paint scheme cool detail on the extra engine keep those builds coming Chris awesome job

@hpiguy

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, will do!

Fabulous review. I liked it so much I went on my favourite online vendor and bought the kit!

@hpiguy

3 жыл бұрын

Enjoy!

A lot of well detailed parts in this kit too!!

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!!!

@hpiguy

3 жыл бұрын

Wow, thanks!

That "spare" engine is so nice - to paraphrase Chef Boyardee "Thank goodness for Chris' Detailing"

@hpiguy

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks RA!

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.

@hpiguy

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

Nice build Chris I had the original issue of this in the late 80s early 90s and I have to get it again

@hpiguy

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Another great build Chris

@hpiguy

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you like it!

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 ✌😎

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👍

@hpiguy

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

Nice Nova I need to pick one of those up, love the tips.

@hpiguy

3 жыл бұрын

You should!

Beautiful! You got some serious skills!

@hpiguy

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

Looks great Chris. Thanks for sharing.

@hpiguy

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

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!

@hpiguy

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped!

I like the 2 in 1 and 3 in 1 AMT kits!

@hpiguy

3 жыл бұрын

Me too!

Nice build of one of the few AMT kits that did *not* have that steel rod front axle and a hole in the engine!

@hpiguy

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mike!

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,

@hpiguy

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Robert!

Several options with this build.. 😎!!

One of the things i like the most is the story you give to the models

@hpiguy

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks bud!

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.

@hpiguy

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

A great build on a very good kit. Love the engine stand with engine. Also, love the traction bars.

@hpiguy

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you like it!

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.

That's awesome looking, fantastic job

@hpiguy

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! Enjoy!

Thank for the build.

@hpiguy

3 жыл бұрын

No problem 👍

An INCREDIBLE build!!... Looks like something a street rodder would build!!... Keep up the great work Bud!!

@hpiguy

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks a bunch!

Cool build Chris. I like the spare motor and stand. Keep em coming, I'll keep watching.

@hpiguy

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Bob!

Love the interior coloring, nice details.

@hpiguy

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

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

Nice build Chris!!!!!!! You've outdone yourself this time!!!!!!! The 66 Chevy Nova Super Sport is one of my favorite rides

@hpiguy

3 жыл бұрын

Right on!

ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS Chris, Now I Gotta Get 1 thanks for Sharing n God Bless All.

@hpiguy

3 жыл бұрын

Go for it!

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.

@hpiguy

3 жыл бұрын

They'll have it on there for sure!

*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* !

@hpiguy

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info!

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!

@hpiguy

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you like them! I really like building out of the box but I have fun adding stuff to figure kits and dios too.

That's a GREAT kit, you can do so much with it.

@hpiguy

3 жыл бұрын

You can!

Nice build with a cool backstory !

@hpiguy

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

Thanks for sharing your build your friend for canada Rob ✌

Nice build, like the extra engine there.

@hpiguy

3 жыл бұрын

Right on!

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"!

@hpiguy

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tips!

love that interior!! really nice

@hpiguy

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you like it!

Fun kit I stuffed a supercharged big block in mine

@hpiguy

3 жыл бұрын

Sweet!

Great looking build as always. Keep up the great work and Rust In Peace.

@hpiguy

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Chopper!

Nice job on the small fine details ...

Great build!

@hpiguy

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you think so!

Another Awesome build Chris!

@hpiguy

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks again!

Looks awesome. You done a great job on that nova.

@hpiguy

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

Nice job creating weathering and patina too!!

@hpiguy

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

Thanks for the sharing your friend for canada Rob ✌

Great videos I really enjoy them

@hpiguy

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you like them!

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...

@hpiguy

3 жыл бұрын

Cool, thanks!

YES. Black over red, my favorite color combo!

@hpiguy

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dan!

Love the build

@hpiguy

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

The kits with the accessories are just awesome. Very nice. ( engine and stand )

@THROTTLEPOWER

3 жыл бұрын

Engine and stand are great diorama items!

@hpiguy

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you like them!