MrMiles Posted December 13, 2021 Share Posted December 13, 2021 (edited) I am looking to build either the amt 53 ford f100 or the revell/monogram 56 ford f100 (ed roth version with opened doors) Im trying to figure out which will be a more straightforward build. The AMT can be built stock, which i like but the details on it are very bad ( no interior details, weak chassis) The r/m ed roth version has the opening doors, which i think dont fit well. Is this acurate? Are there any fitment issues. Is the amt an easier and better fitting kit or does it have a mess of issues? For me the foose version is generally not a consideration because it is too custom and i feel it cant really represent the stock version Thank you in advanced Edited December 13, 2021 by MrMiles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted December 13, 2021 Share Posted December 13, 2021 The old Revell '56 has some proportion issues (roof seems to be too narrow, among other things) and takes a lot of patience to build, though when you do finish one it is quite an accomplishment. The AMT kit is by far the easier of the two to build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted December 13, 2021 Share Posted December 13, 2021 (edited) The AMT kit is really very nice. I don't know what you're referring to as a "weak" chassis, but there's nothing wrong with it. The engine and gearbox are just fine too. I like the Revell kit, but it's considerably more challenging with the opening doors. Edited December 13, 2021 by Ace-Garageguy TYPO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted December 13, 2021 Share Posted December 13, 2021 Here's a couple of built AMT '53s: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Metallic Posted December 13, 2021 Share Posted December 13, 2021 8 minutes ago, Ace-Garageguy said: The AMT kit is really very nice. I don't know what you're referring to as a "weak" chassis, bit there's nothing wrong with it. The engine and gearbox are just fine too. I like the Revell kit, but it's considerably more challenging with the opening doors. I agree with ACE, not sure what you mean by "weak" chassis. Despite being designed 50+ years ago assembles cleanly, and has just the right amount of seperte detail to look convincing 18 minutes ago, MrMiles said: I am looking to build either the amt 53 ford f100 or the revell/monogram 56 ford f100 (ed roth version with opened doors) Im trying to figure out which will be a more straightforward build. The AMT can be built stock, which i like but the details on it are very bad ( no interior details, weak chassis) The r/m ed roth version has the opening doors, which i think dont fit well. Is this acurate? Are there any fitment issues. Is the amt an easier and better fitting kit or does it have a mess of issues? For me the foose version is generally not a consideration because it is too custom and i feel it cant really represent the stock version Thank you in advanced You are correct that the interior on the AMT 53 is not the best. I would seek out the interior that Drag City Casting does for that kit. It isn't stock, but you should be able to modify it to get it closer to stock if that is your ultimate goal. Their offerings and customer service are top notch. @krassandbernie The Revell 56 has a plethora of issues as Mark noted, especially with the body. There is also a Monogram 55 pickup, which I think is pretty decent, but not 100% stock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMiles Posted December 13, 2021 Author Share Posted December 13, 2021 5 minutes ago, Mr. Metallic said: I agree with ACE, not sure what you mean by "weak" chassis. Despite being designed 50+ years ago assembles cleanly, and has just the right amount of seperte detail to look convincing You are correct that the interior on the AMT 53 is not the best. I would seek out the interior that Drag City Casting does for that kit. It isn't stock, but you should be able to modify it to get it closer to stock if that is your ultimate goal. Their offerings and customer service are top notch. @krassandbernie The Revell 56 has a plethora of issues as Mark noted, especially with the body. There is also a Monogram 55 pickup, which I think is pretty decent, but not 100% stock. The monogram 55 isn't the same as the ed roth? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey Posted December 13, 2021 Share Posted December 13, 2021 7 minutes ago, MrMiles said: The monogram 55 isn't the same as the ed roth? No, the 1/24 Monogram '55 Ford Pickup (shared tooling with the 1/24 '55 Panel Truck) is a completely different kit than the 1/25 Revell '56 Ford pickup with opening doors. I think the AMT '53 would be the best choice for you. The Monogram kit cannot be built anywhere near stock, so that probably rules it out for you. The 1/25 Revell kit is not the easiest nor most enjoyable kit to assemble IMHO. As Mark said, with a lot of patience and much test fitting, it can result in a very nice finished model, but for an enjoyable build, I wouldn't recommend it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMiles Posted December 13, 2021 Author Share Posted December 13, 2021 Thanks everyone. the amt it is. Im finishing up my 50.chevy and want to go on the next 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted December 13, 2021 Share Posted December 13, 2021 The Monogram '55 (both pickup and panel) look a bit "stiff" to me, except the front edge of the hood which appears to have too much curvature. It's one of their earlier attempts at returning to cars that weren't show rods or dragsters, so they get a little slack on them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted December 13, 2021 Share Posted December 13, 2021 (edited) 2 hours ago, Mark said: The Monogram '55 (both pickup and panel) look a bit "stiff" to me, except the front edge of the hood which appears to have too much curvature... The roof over the windshield and doors is stupid high too, too flat, too square-edged (particularly on the panel), the windshield shape is wrong, the hood needs a mild sectioning job to look right...among other things, like yes, correcting the curve at the front lower edge and fenders as you mentioned. Edited December 13, 2021 by Ace-Garageguy CLARITY and ACCURACY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave G. Posted December 13, 2021 Share Posted December 13, 2021 I've built a couple of the 53 AMT and don't recall any trouble with fitment at all. And it was to me a nice kit back in it's day, good enough I'd still do one again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Geiger Posted December 13, 2021 Share Posted December 13, 2021 AMT 53 for sure! The only shortcoming for me is that the door panels are engraved onto the inside of the body. Easy enough to scratch some since the real truck has very limited detail on them anyway. An option I’ve used.. the kit grille is the high end one. By simply cutting away the “teeth” you’ve got the low end grille. Nearly nobody does that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
customline Posted December 23, 2021 Share Posted December 23, 2021 And in the AMT kit, you get a nice DeSoto hemi 😎 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave G. Posted December 23, 2021 Share Posted December 23, 2021 11 hours ago, customline said: And in the AMT kit, you get a nice DeSoto hemi 😎 That would be worth scoffing for a 32 Ford full fendered roadster build... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted December 23, 2021 Share Posted December 23, 2021 On 12/13/2021 at 3:20 PM, Tom Geiger said: An option I’ve used.. the kit grille is the high end one. By simply cutting away the “teeth” you’ve got the low end grille. Nearly nobody does that! The MPC flip-front '53 (cab and bed very obviously cribbed from AMT's kit) has the "toothless" low-end grille, but it does have headlamp lens detail molded as a unit with the grille. MPC's truck has chrome bumpers too, should anyone want a set of those for an AMT pickup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chariots of Fire Posted December 23, 2021 Share Posted December 23, 2021 I think the '53 is a better build. The '56 not so good especially around the windshield and doors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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