Kruzn Posted January 19, 2020 Share Posted January 19, 2020 Moved over from On the Workbench section... Picked up this '60 Nomad at antique store yesterday. I thought it was a promo, but turned out to be an old AMT Jr. Trophy Series model. Still very cool! It was in excellant condition but was missing front grill and bumper, fender mirror and rooftop antenna. After a good wash to remove dirt/dust and polishing the glass and body with Novus 3-step plastic polish, I think it turned out really nice. I modified a grill from the Revell California Wheels Impala to fit (pretty easy) and fitted the front bumper from the same kit. Since the original wheels/tires were a little dull, I also fitted the wheels and WW tires from the Revell kit. Had to source different backing plates from the parts box to make them work. I had thought about doing a full-blown restomod using chassis, etc. from the Revell kit and going all out with foil trim, etc. but I really don't have time right now. I might still do the foiling at a later date. For now, it will look good in my collection as is! I think it turned out pretty nice for a model that's 50+ years old! See On the Workbench for "before" photos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Geiger Posted January 19, 2020 Share Posted January 19, 2020 Looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam I Am Posted January 19, 2020 Share Posted January 19, 2020 Stunning! Once you do the foil work it will really "POP". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted January 19, 2020 Share Posted January 19, 2020 Nice!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted January 19, 2020 Share Posted January 19, 2020 This really cleaned up well. In time with a little foil and the white insert on the side it well really pop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranma Posted January 19, 2020 Share Posted January 19, 2020 I'm no expert on the subject of the SMP/AMT '60 Nomad "craftsmans kit's But I think they were molded in at least 5 or more colors during their run. Red, green, blue,light blue and ???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vietnam Vet67 Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 See the difference in rear lights between the Impala and the wagon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1930fordpickup Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 This looks nice Dave. Good idea to polish the plastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted January 21, 2020 Share Posted January 21, 2020 Nice.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeakDoc Posted January 21, 2020 Share Posted January 21, 2020 Something ya don’t see everyday. Great job polishing out the plastic. That’s something I’m itching to try some day. Foil will definitely make it next level. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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