Plowboy Posted October 9, 2020 Share Posted October 9, 2020 (edited) I built this some years ago. It's the old AMT kit. I built it straight out of the box. Even used the junk two piece tires! I added the kit turbo and glass pack mufflers. The paint is Krylon Ocean Breeze on the body and Dupli Color Bahama Blue on the interior. Fun little kit out of the box even if it isn't all that accurate under the hood. Sometimes it's good to let go and not sweat the details. Just build them how they were meant to be. Thanx for checking it out! Edited October 10, 2020 by Plowboy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doorsovdoon Posted October 9, 2020 Share Posted October 9, 2020 (edited) Love it. Been arguing with myself whether to get this kit, I think I've decided, yes! Nice colour. Edited October 9, 2020 by doorsovdoon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted October 9, 2020 Share Posted October 9, 2020 Great looking Pinto. You mention this not being a very well detailed kit but with the way you painted and detailed this build it looks great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonW Posted October 9, 2020 Share Posted October 9, 2020 It needs a 427! Nice looker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spottedlaurel Posted October 9, 2020 Share Posted October 9, 2020 That looks like a fun little thing, almost cartoon-like! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classicgas Posted October 9, 2020 Share Posted October 9, 2020 Very cool and well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted October 10, 2020 Share Posted October 10, 2020 Looks nice and the color looks good on it ! I bought a new Pinto in 72 and another in 78. Neither one ever blew up ! And the 72 was rear ended ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted October 10, 2020 Share Posted October 10, 2020 Very sharp Pinto! My first car was a 76 Pinto... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooOld Posted October 10, 2020 Share Posted October 10, 2020 Awesome little Pinto , they look great with big 'n' littles on them ! Out of box is perfect for a kit like this , great job ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afx Posted October 10, 2020 Share Posted October 10, 2020 Very nice Roger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charger74 Posted October 10, 2020 Share Posted October 10, 2020 Looks great, cool little pinto Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plowboy Posted October 10, 2020 Author Share Posted October 10, 2020 16 hours ago, doorsovdoon said: Love it. Been arguing with myself whether to get this kit, I think I've decided, yes! Nice colour. Thanx! Get the MPC kit when you do. It's all around a better kit for around the same money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plowboy Posted October 10, 2020 Author Share Posted October 10, 2020 17 hours ago, espo said: Great looking Pinto. You mention this not being a very well detailed kit but with the way you painted and detailed this build it looks great. Thanx David! It's mostly the chassis and underhood that's lacking. But, it was typical AMT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plowboy Posted October 10, 2020 Author Share Posted October 10, 2020 6 hours ago, slusher said: Very sharp Pinto! My first car was a 76 Pinto... Thanx Carl! My sister had an earlier Pinto in this color combo. It had the big and little slotted mags along with a set of side pipes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve H Posted October 10, 2020 Share Posted October 10, 2020 Hi Roger, I didn’t think I liked Pintos, but I really like the looks of that. Really nice build, and great colour. Cheers, Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Geiger Posted October 10, 2020 Share Posted October 10, 2020 (edited) 14 hours ago, cobraman said: Looks nice and the color looks good on it ! I bought a new Pinto in 72 and another in 78. Neither one ever blew up ! And the 72 was rear ended ! Nice build Roger! I’d like to have one like that on my shelf. I think everyone who lived in the era has a Pinto story! They weren’t bad little cars. My buddy had one for all of a few weeks. He was rear ended sitting at a light. The accident report header said it all... Vehicle One: Ford Pinto. Vehicle Two: Mack. Edited October 10, 2020 by Tom Geiger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lunajammer Posted October 10, 2020 Share Posted October 10, 2020 I drove a Pinto wagon all through high school and the thought of 5-slot mags with fat meats behind that 2000cc engine is a hoot. Sure a nice looking model though and the stance is very attractive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted October 11, 2020 Share Posted October 11, 2020 Very sharp indeed, well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koellefornia Kid Posted October 11, 2020 Share Posted October 11, 2020 Very cool Pinto! Got to get me one those kits! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slimguy Posted October 11, 2020 Share Posted October 11, 2020 Great looking model. Really nicely done. When I turned 16 my dad bought me a brand new 72 pinto. I put similar 5 slot mags and similar large rear tires on it...also had it turbocharged..fun little four speed four banger for sure. Thanks for sharing the model. It brought back fond memories for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plowboy Posted October 13, 2020 Author Share Posted October 13, 2020 On 10/11/2020 at 3:09 PM, Slimguy said: Great looking model. Really nicely done. When I turned 16 my dad bought me a brand new 72 pinto. I put similar 5 slot mags and similar large rear tires on it...also had it turbocharged..fun little four speed four banger for sure. Thanks for sharing the model. It brought back fond memories for sure. Thanx David! I'm glad it brought back fond memories for you! My brother had a '79 that he had guy do some work on the head, new or maybe it was a reground cam, new carburetor and a header. He said it was like he dropped a second motor in it! He totalled it before I got a ride in it. He was drinking and showing a buddy what it would do and lost it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sledsel Posted October 14, 2020 Share Posted October 14, 2020 Very nicely done. The painting of the filler panels on the bumpers sets it above the rest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drodg Posted October 14, 2020 Share Posted October 14, 2020 Love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impalow Posted October 14, 2020 Share Posted October 14, 2020 Pint-tastic! absolutely Love it!... Very nice clean work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daddyfink Posted October 14, 2020 Share Posted October 14, 2020 This is cool! Back in High School, this girl I knew had one about this color. I swear they painted everything on the car with the same paint! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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