AMT 1971 Duster Street Machine

[xs650shawn]

Finally got some paint on the body. Tamiya light gray primer, Createx Opaque Red (4 coats), and 2K clear (3 coats). Tamiya semi-gloss black for the hood, spoiler, and intake components, most of which will probably still get a coat of satin clear. Detail painted the engine and chassis.

[David G.]

The paint looks great!

The other bits are coming along nicely too.

David G.

[Dirty Gringo]

Man this thing is looking wicked thanks for sharing.  Also I almost like it better flat that red looks good flat. 

[Slotto]

Nice job on the Duster. Ive used pill bottles more than once before on some of my builds. The stance is going to be killer

[ea0863]

I'm watching this build with great interest! And I love the trick with the pill bottle. Thanks for keeping us up to speed!

[TransAmMike]

Really good looking Duster. I have painted a couple of models in the Createx opaque red. The more coats you put the redder it gets.

[slusher]

Very nice paint and progress!

[mrm]

Looking really good so far.

pardon my ignorance, but what engine is that? Looks like a shortened first gen Viper. 

[xs650shawn]

On 6/28/2022 at 7:22 AM, mrm said:

Looking really good so far.

pardon my ignorance, but what engine is that? Looks like a shortened first gen Viper. 

340 V8 with a Viper-style intake, I believe. 

[xs650shawn]

 Not my best, not my worst, but calling it done. I admit impatience and a bit of frustration over how long this one took me kinda got to me. Not a bad kit at all, but have to admit, I think I enjoy building box stock better. Tubbed the rear, cut down fuel tank, had to modify rear seat and deck. Narrowed rear axle, changed wheels. Stance didn't end up as low as I wanted, but it'll do.

[David G.]

Nice paint finish, good details, it looks great! 

David G.

[slusher]

Sweet looking Duster!