CEKPETHO BCE Posted February 2, 2013 Share Posted February 2, 2013 I was wondering if anyone has built this kit. Is it the same kit as the AMT switchers? Any pictures of built models or parts would be appreciated. This is the box art: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edsel-Dan Posted February 2, 2013 Share Posted February 2, 2013 (edited) I have 2 Older issues. I traded the interior tud from one. Many have said the tub is too short, but Both oif mine were correct length. Just the one in the W-M Checker-Board box was ingraved as a 2 door not 4 dr like it should be. I need to get back to them some day. I took some pic's of the tubs, but they are not in my Photobucket albums Chassis/Engine/etc are identical to the Vicky, and all other AMT 32 Ford kits. Edited February 2, 2013 by Edsel-Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted February 2, 2013 Share Posted February 2, 2013 (edited) Chassis/Engine/etc are identical to the Vicky, and all other AMT 32 Ford kits. Wrong. Sorry. The chassis (the best of the AMT '32 frames, period) IS the same as the Vicky (NOT to be confused with the Phantom Vickie, which is an entirely different animal) but the AMT '32 roadster and 5-window coupes all have (at least the 20 on my shelf do) the blobular frame with the rear suspension molded in. The AMT Phaeton shell IS too short in the height department, measured at the firewall, as are ALL AMT '32s. The Switchers kit Phaeton is an entirely different part, IS the correct height, and has an entirely different chassis, etc. PS. Before it starts, I have the kits in question on the shelf, pulled them down and actually looked, measured and compared...just now. Edited February 2, 2013 by Ace-Garageguy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CEKPETHO BCE Posted February 2, 2013 Author Share Posted February 2, 2013 Thanks Bill. How is the engine in the Phaeton kit and what rims does it come with? Pics would be appreciated, built or unbuilt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CEKPETHO BCE Posted February 2, 2013 Author Share Posted February 2, 2013 Is it same kit as this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigphoto Posted February 2, 2013 Share Posted February 2, 2013 (edited) It comes with the Flattie and a rendition of an FE engine. The wheels are dependent on the issue! for the most part they all seem to have the stock wires and usually but not limited to 4 slot mags, one issue had a set of Cragar Pro-Tech wheels also some have had 5 spoke Cragar style wheels. Just from what I have seen. Also the rear suspension is separate with a stock or 9" Ford and the frt. has a choice of stock or dropped axle. Edited February 2, 2013 by bigphoto Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Posted February 3, 2013 Share Posted February 3, 2013 (edited) I was wondering if anyone has built this kit. Is it the same kit as the AMT switchers? Any pictures of built models or parts would be appreciated. This is the box art: I built this using that kit, easy kit to work with. Edited February 3, 2013 by Frank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duntov Posted February 3, 2013 Share Posted February 3, 2013 I am not sure of the kit origins but I am in mid-build on this kit. I decided to build it stock because I wanted a few fat fender stock style cars in my collection. There is some flash as you might expect from an older tool. I am using some wide whites from the Modelhaus and painted the wire wheels gloss black.... they look really good but you might want to spend an hour or so trimming the spokes a bit with a new #11 Xacto blade... it is worth it. The chassis builds up pretty quickly and simply right out of the box so no issues there (again this is stock). I am going to re-work the interior with separate side panels as the stock parts do not fit well at all... same for the cowl area and dash... this area needs some significant work to get it right. The flat motor is very simple but with a bit of work is quite presentable..... you be able to turn out the car as pictured above when complete...... not a bad kit for what it is..... basic skills and some patience will turn out a nice car for a small cash outlay.... Regards Bill (Duntov) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CEKPETHO BCE Posted February 3, 2013 Author Share Posted February 3, 2013 Thanks for the info everyone. George, are those the rims it came with? I'm trying to see what kind of secondary rims (mags) and tires the kit (with black car box art) comes with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CEKPETHO BCE Posted February 3, 2013 Author Share Posted February 3, 2013 Thanks George. As for posting problem, what web browser are you using? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draggon Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 The Orange one has the yucky modern 10 hole rims. Earlier versions have the 4 hole americans. Other than that, they are all the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Myers Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrknowetall Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 AMT's '32 Ford Phaeton was out sometime in 1969. I remember buying one in a hobby shop in Altoona, PA. I'm sure it was 1969, and most of the ones I've seen were molded in brown plastic. However, I do have one molded in yellow, although many people don't believe it was ever offered in yellow. It was. I have one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CEKPETHO BCE Posted February 9, 2013 Author Share Posted February 9, 2013 Thanks Steve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 Those 5-slot wheels are found in the current AMT Avanti kit, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey Posted March 22, 2021 Share Posted March 22, 2021 (edited) In 1969 AMT started using the "speeding eagle" logo (see decal sheet), IIRC, and the blue ink "blueprint" instruction sheets, too, both of which were features of the '32 Phaeton release that year, and the brown plastic, as Don mentioned. That psychedelic box top art tho..: The below version must've been issued in 1973, coinciding with AMT's 25th anniversary. Clean and classic stuff, IMHO: And at the opposite end of the spectrum, we have the Ertl era reissue box art. The chunky and knobby Goodyear Rally GT tires are bad enough, but contrast between the black frame rails and orange body aren't exactly helping, either. No knock on the builder, just a very unflattering choice to go fenderless with two-tone paint and that uber-chopped top: Edited March 22, 2021 by Casey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misha Posted March 22, 2021 Share Posted March 22, 2021 I built the Red Hot Phaeton using the AMT body, fenders and chassis combined with the R/M front suspension and small block Ford. The rear rack operates and was scratchbuilt. The interior was modified to add extra detail to the plain kit provided tub. A major omission in the kit is the metal support behind the front seat. Overall a decent kit to use as a basis for further work. Cheers Misha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJO Posted March 22, 2021 Share Posted March 22, 2021 Pretty Nice build, clean and OMG a Ford engine in a Ford, good man, I am PROUD!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misha Posted March 22, 2021 Share Posted March 22, 2021 29 minutes ago, MJO said: Pretty Nice build, clean and OMG a Ford engine in a Ford, good man, I am PROUD!!! Thanks Michael, it required a shoe horn to fit the 302 into the frame. I had to split the tranny to get it to fit in around the cross member. Added a tranny cooler, just above the transmission in the photo. The front end is from the R/M deuce with a kit modified rear end. Alclad provided the metallic finishes. Cheers Misha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJO Posted March 22, 2021 Share Posted March 22, 2021 Hey you are welcome. You might take a look at my gallery , but I will just put it here. This is my '32 3 window with a 427 CID tucked (hehe) in it. Major firewall and floor tunnel to get it in, fun stuff!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted March 22, 2021 Share Posted March 22, 2021 The AMT roadsters and five-window coupe each have a unique (though similar) chassis: rear suspension and axle molded in, separate front spring/axle with backing plates molded in, no height adjustment built in. Victoria/phaeton/one-shot stock sedan all use the same chassis, fenders, engines and wheels. All bodies are height deficient at the cowl, and all kits have too-small stock wheels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
echo Posted March 23, 2021 Share Posted March 23, 2021 Beautiful build on the red hot phaeton Misha, I can see a lot of thought and patience went into the model, you should be very proud of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misha Posted March 23, 2021 Share Posted March 23, 2021 2 hours ago, echo said: Beautiful build on the red hot phaeton Misha, I can see a lot of thought and patience went into the model, you should be very proud of it. Thanks Ed, while the build did require thought & patience there was also a lot of trial & error. For the complete build check out my WIP thread... Cheers Misha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stavanzer Posted August 28, 2021 Share Posted August 28, 2021 Has anybody ever built this kit stock? I don't think I've seen one, that wasn't built as a Rod of some kind. Makes me wonder what it would look like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfhess Posted August 29, 2021 Share Posted August 29, 2021 (edited) A bit like this? Edited August 29, 2021 by sfhess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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