Eshaver Posted September 27, 2009 Share Posted September 27, 2009 John B Sebastian of the group , The Lovin Spoonfuls in the 1960's wrote a tune that described someone wanting to return to the simple times in his youth . The same can be said about A M T's latest version of the 1932 Ford 5 Window coupe. Now I saw and read all the hooo - Ha in the General section back last week about Revells 30.00 kit ........... Still it's a Street Rod , no matter how you try and put it . I don't build Street- Rods as models . I built the real ones for enough years and I dont care to cut up models to do so . Now I have been aware of the A M T kit body for several years and like most of you, wish that they had "corrected it" years ago. This kit was a combination of the instructions from 1960, most of the 1960 box with a few slight exceptions and many of the parts added from subsequent re- issues. Kit number 21911- P Looks strikingly like its 1960 counterpart with some exceptions as the origional box had a "dot " pattern over the White area , the box was narrower and there was no mention of Ford licenced product , gee how Liars , uh Lawyers have managed to fix things so wonderfully !Upon oping the box, we see the fender assembly packaged in a plastic bag with a cardboard stifferner - Whew , the rest of the parts bundled in a plastic bag , the body and hood seperate , and a bunch of tires in their bag. First , there were NO NARROW Drag Slicks ( That sucked ) , only the no name Firestones , ( 5 ) , 5 Wide Goodyears and two metal axles . The decals are a refreshing trip to the art archives as they at least represented a simpler time what with Perfect circle piston rings and lots of fancy pinstriping in bright Yellow ! Oh , Two countem Dano , Two 1/2 X 1/4 Pennzoil ovals ! Now the instruction sheet mentions cycle fenders as part of the package , uh not there . The sheet also shows the "Hand- Formed " hood but sadly you will have to raid a Linburg kit to get one now a days . I was also very disappointed in not finding the " Full Moon " wheel covers or the simple engine stand in the kit . Common Diorama builders , we all know that these are some " Must haves for the shop area " . Insteaad , we get the " baby Moons " that were installed into the Chrome tree back in the seventies . We also get the under chassis exaust system that was supposed to supliment the simplified Chevrolet engine. On the plus side , the kit was molded in White as opposed to Black or Red or some other wierd color that many builders hate . Building this kit is relitivly simple and for the inexperenced builders , go for it ! It's a great time to be had by all . I simply need the Flat- Head , the axles , bumpers , spare tire bracket , and wheels to Kit- bash a 30.00 Revell Kit into something for a up comming service station thats in consideration. I didn't catch the guys name as he owned a hobby store in North Carolina but he sold me the kit very inexpensively at the I P M S show yesterday in Charlotte / Conover . I only wish he had more of the Seld diorama stuff . I bought some real interesting items for the Amoco Projek as well . Ed Shaver . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george 53 Posted September 27, 2009 Share Posted September 27, 2009 Ed,Ed,Ed, you KNOW this ain't no good wifout PICHERS!!!! They FINALLY molded it in WHITE,Eh??? was it the Boyd's version? The last one I bought,about 5/6 years ago,it was molded in a tan color. To be honest wicha I've never even grokked it! Just opened it an set it down. It's still on the shelf where I put it! I'll go check it out ta see if the parts that were left outta yours,are in it. Still, I remember back in 1963 when my Big Brudder 1st bought me one home on leave from the Corps, It took me ALL of about 5 minites ta slap it together ta see how I wanted ta build it! Man THOSE were the days!!! Thanks for the memories,Ed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbwelda Posted September 28, 2009 Share Posted September 28, 2009 hey ed, bummer about not providing all the cool parts but if you want motor and stand be sure you check out the 66 nova because it does have a cool motor and stand for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Most Posted September 30, 2009 Share Posted September 30, 2009 Ed,Ed,Ed, you KNOW this ain't no good wifout PICHERS!!!! They FINALLY molded it in WHITE,Eh??? was it the Boyd's version? The last one I bought,about 5/6 years ago,it was molded in a tan color. To be honest wicha I've never even grokked it! Just opened it an set it down. It's still on the shelf where I put it! I'll go check it out ta see if the parts that were left outta yours,are in it. Still, I remember back in 1963 when my Big Brudder 1st bought me one home on leave from the Corps, It took me ALL of about 5 minites ta slap it together ta see how I wanted ta build it! Man THOSE were the days!!! Thanks for the memories,Ed. No, Mr. George- The Boyd version was the old MPC Switchers version- I think it was molded in burgundy and had some really, tragically, epically, MONUMENTALLY horrible wheels with it. The one Ed got his paws on is the old Trophy Series version. Looks like the same deal as the last issue (green car on the box, then a red one later), except in a new box and with new decals. Starting to sound like standard MO these days! I really like this kit, despite the fact it's as crude as a cave painting! It certainly builds a lot quicker than a Revell Deuce! hey ed, bummer about not providing all the cool parts but if you want motor and stand be sure you check out the 66 nova because it does have a cool motor and stand for it. There's also a pretty nice engine stand in the Revell Special Edition Charger kit. It's about the only thing that kit's got going for it besides the headers (ho, boy... I can feel the villagers rounding up their pitchforks now....) Alright, fine, I like the Hemi headers in the Charger kit, too... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Most Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 This is a pretty good kit, for what it is. http://public.fotki.com/ChuckMost/hot-rods/09999.html This one isn't box stock, but it's about 90%. I added a model A four-banger, and added the F-head conversion from the Revell '31 Tudor. I built this one quite a few years ago- I'd like to do a second version of it now, since my modeling skills have (allegedly) improved ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george 53 Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 OOOO Chuck REALLY like the 34 Roadster pick-up! What kit is it? The rest of them bad boys ain't nun too shabby either! I LOVES me a cool Hot Rod!!! an from the looks of it, yas gottcha a COUPLA REAL cool rides!!! GREAT BUILDS!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Most Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 (edited) OOOO Chuck REALLY like the 34 Roadster pick-up! What kit is it? The rest of them bad boys ain't nun too shabby either! I LOVES me a cool Hot Rod!!! an from the looks of it, yas gottcha a COUPLA REAL cool rides!!! GREAT BUILDS!!! That's the crude old 1/24 Lindberg kit. It' s about as detailed and accurate as an Egyptian Hieroglyph, but I likes it! Edited October 13, 2009 by Chuck Most Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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