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In 1969 AMT started using the "speeding eagle" logo (see decal sheet), IIRC, and the blue ink "blueprint" instruction sheets, too, both of which were features of the '32 Phaeton release that year, and the brown plastic, as Don mentioned. That psychedelic box top art tho..: The below version must've been issued in 1973, coinciding with AMT's 25th anniversary. Clean and classic stuff, IMHO: And at the opposite end of the spectrum, we have the Ertl era reissue box art. The chunky and knobby Goodyear Rally GT tires are bad enough, but contrast between the black frame rails and orange body aren't exactly helping, either. No knock on the builder, just a very unflattering choice to go fenderless with two-tone paint and that uber-chopped top:

Yes, they are the same base kit.

Different images of another kit:

Is the 1/25 AMT '32 Ford Tudor Sedan kit lost forever? Granted, with the newer and better 1/25 Revell '32 Ford Tudor Sedan more easily available having the older AMT version back is hardly necessary, but it does offer some unique things, and even for the sake of nostalgia, I think it still holds some appeal. If anyone here has one of these, please take some pics and share with teh class. Pics from eBay listings, just to show the contents: AMT's generic Ford hot rod decal sheet:

I think someone else mentioned AMT dipped their toes into the board game market, but I can't find the posts, so give yourself credit if you like. As for those games, it appears AMT released or had a part in (as in, didn't fully design and release the complete games solely under the AMT brand) at least three games-- Astro Blitz, Cube Fusion, and Rat Race: I saw online reference to AMT's Rat Race game, but I haven't been able to find any images of the game with the AMT logo, so not sure if it was ever an official AMT product or not. Maybe a U.S. vs. Canada or U.K./international licensing thing?:

They're both very small models, so maybe not comfortable for you to work on something that small? See hpiguy's/Chris' build here, Carl:

Nobody wants that kit again...ever. It was reissued under the Space: 1999 series as the alternate version, like so, not too long ago:

It's available now: https://www.ebay.com/itm/AMT-1-25-Olds-Mobile-Cutlass-1964-F-85-Convertible-Plastic-Model-AMT1200/224368359663?_trkparms=aid%3D1110006%26algo%3DHOMESPLICE.SIM%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D231410%26meid%3D85b6ffe6a02042dcb54f4a8b64514a86%26pid%3D101195%26rk%3D3%26rkt%3D12%26mehot%3Dlo%26sd%3D154328902310%26itm%3D224368359663%26pmt%3D1%26noa%3D0%26pg%3D2047675%26algv%3DSimplAMLv5PairwiseWebWithBBEV2bDarwoXgbV1%26brand%3DAMT&_trksid=p2047675.c101195.m1851

I removed the gear carrier entirely, sanded the mounting flange on the rearend housing flat, and found some pieces which are close to the correct shape and size for using building a passable carrier. The tan colored piece is likely from a military kit (not important which, really), but the O.D. of the flange is perfect for the side closest to the housing, so that'll be my starting point upon which I will build the rest. The other pieces shown may donate something small or nothing at all. Step one: Test fit of the tan piece, prior to thinning the flange. The excess to the right will be removed: The other parts which may be used: I also added the front crossmember, joining the frame rails, so at least the front frame width is set for now:

Kind of. There are a few different suggestions for donors on the Truck Reviews section, in at least two topics, so maybe a forum search will pull it up. Only the original issue MPC 1978 Chevy Stepside kit included the stock type 2WD front suspension.

No, but the Cal Drag Combo kit is due out within the next few weeks, so keep your eyes peeled on eBay for one, or buy the kit, keep the trailer, and sell/trade off the rest. Ertl also offered the trailer as a stand-alone item as the Blueprinter Service Trailer, and those pop up on eBay every now and then, too. Not the trailer was updated/modified, too, so I'm not sure when the last time was that it was reissued in its original form, as seen in Mark's image, but I think it was first modified for the AMT Modified Stocker Hauler and Truck kit, like so:

I did start working on the front wheels, as the outer lip/rim of one wheel was breaking away from the hoop. Not sure if this was related to the material or the thickness and strength limit of the 3D (master?) part itself, but the wheels are very nicely designed, so I'm okay with making some changes and/or upgrades in this case. I removed the outer lip, sanded the wheel center's face a bit smoother, and created a new wheel hoop with integral front and rear lips out of aluminium on the lathe. Still need to define the step in the outer lip bit more, but the main goal was getting the wheel center to fit properly inside the hoop, which was achieved. Still some sanding work to do on the wheel center for a better finish around the outer edge, then repeat for the second wheel. New wheel hoop on left, Scenes Unlimited supplied wheel on right:

I had been looking for a Ron Cash Ford COE cab and hood for a while, and finally acquired one via eBay a few months ago, so it's now time to get the ball rolling on this project. The only issue is the cab isn't representative of any actual Ford F-series COE that I have found nor seen. It retains the narrower fenders from the F-1 through F-4(?) trucks, while the COE version should have wider fenders, grille surround, etc....hence the F-3.5 title. I've decided to use the cab as-is and not widen/correct the front clip, so I guess it will be a phantom of sorts. The main parts I'm starting with are the aforementioned 1/25 Ron Cash Ford F-5 COE cab, hood, and front bumper, the 1/25 W57 set of six 5-hole, 5-lug 20" dually wheels and 34" tires from Scenes Unlimited, frame rails, leaf springs, and cross members from the 1/24 Italeri GM-Opel Blitz, a few odd bits from the 1/25 IMC Dodge L-700, and various parts from the 1/25 Monogram '50 Ford F-1 pickup. A few parts from the 1/25 Revell '41 Chevy pickup are shown below in white, but I'm not sure I'll end up using any of them. I'm still undecided regarding what will be resting upon the rear frame rails. A vintage cargo box is the leading candidate at this point, so, we'll see what happens as the truck itself progresses. Engine choice is something I need to decide on relatively quickly, too, but I will be keeping it in the Blue oval V8 family. I did some preliminary research regarding the rearend, which needs to be larger and a more heavy-duty style, so I think the IMC Dodge L-700's Eaton 2-speed rear can be modified a bit to pass for the real thing: Here's the IMC Dodge L-700 rearend, prior to sanding: The rearend housing appears to have the correct overall shape and size, so I will only need to change the carrier assembly. At least the mounting surface against the rearend housing is flat, so that makes things a bit easier.

The Revell 1/25 '49 Mercury kit includes a set of four disc brake rotors .458" in diameter, which equates to 11.45" in 1:1. No calipers, however, just the discs:

New Kit Announcements: H7172 1/24 'Tom McEwen '57 Chevy Funny Car All the new car kits and others will be ready for preorder next week. Once the boxes and artwork are signed off that is when we list them for preorder on the website. This will happen this week. H1494 Green Elephant 1/16 M2004 '82 Camaro 1/32 M2006 '69 Nova SS 1/32 H1244 '57 Cadillac Eldorado Brougham in Dakota Red! 1/25

Looks like this one is out and available:

Looks good so far, T.J. Glad someone is working in it. ?

There are already a few existing photoetch bending tutorials, so maybe they all can be merged and pinned with this one:

Copper foil is used for adhering the solder when doing stained glass work. Easily found in craft stores in multiple widths.