Harpo Posted August 5, 2018 Share Posted August 5, 2018 Just started the AMT860/12 Model T Delivery Van, and if this is "Round 2" then it must have been a knockout in 5 seconds. I think they offset the mold halves by 1/32" then held them apart a bit for extra flash. Virtually every part requires extensive trimming/refitting/straightening, and the instructions are vague - and in at least one case simply wrong. I'll get it re-engineered, but it is a challenge I wasn't expecting. Anyone else tried this kit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crossfire 2004 Posted August 5, 2018 Share Posted August 5, 2018 Garry, your assessment of this kit is pretty accurate from my experience, as I attempted to build the Matchbox version a while ago and found the same issues. Fortunately I had built the AMT Tall T and was able to use all the running gear and chassis under the original body. I was still underwhelmed by the finished model and it was soon packed away in a box. I have been considering setting the body on the Lil John tourer chassis..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harpo Posted August 6, 2018 Author Share Posted August 6, 2018 Great looking truck, Stuart! I got most of the chassis done, but it's been a battle: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harpo Posted August 14, 2018 Author Share Posted August 14, 2018 I realize AMT is not up to Tamiya standards, but this is the single-most ill-fitting mismolded mess I have ever encountered. But strangely enough, it's not frustrating, just challenging. I'm determined to make a presentable model out of this and I'm getting closer, but still lots of detail and touch-up to go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1930fordpickup Posted August 14, 2018 Share Posted August 14, 2018 Looks good so far Garry. This kt was first issued in 1976 or 1977 amd has not aged well apparently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SfanGoch Posted August 14, 2018 Share Posted August 14, 2018 Like Andy said, it's looking good. What were you expecting from a worn out tooling anyway? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disconovaman Posted August 14, 2018 Share Posted August 14, 2018 I built the kit and felt the same way with the fitment but I powered through the build anyway. Built as a coal mine employee transport veichle... Maybe this can give you inspiration, hope you don't mind me posting... lookin forward to seein what you do with it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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