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Just a stunning build, made all the more so by your inclusion of the 1:1 photo. You nailed it perfectly!

Thanks Bill

Thank you much Bob.

Thank you kindly David.

Thank you Garry. Fun build!

As is my usual custom, while working on a more major project, I decided to throw something together just for fun and to keep me busy. Not too long ago, I had seen the AMT 1932 Ford "Vicky" done up in Hot Wheels decals and thought it might be a nice project. Looking around online though, I was distracted by an earlier version of this car done by AMT (then called a 1932 "Vickie") and sold as a Custom Shop "predecorated" model. Pictures generally suggested the body had been painted and would be sort of a quick builder. I picked one up for about $25 and threw it aside for a rainy day. When I recently opened it up, all I could say was "WOW"! Not only was the body and interior painted, but each and every detailed part was precut, painted, individually wrapped, and sequentially numbered to match its excellent instruction manual. I came to realize this was a fully detailed kit with wonderful parts - not only for a stock build, but for any sort of kit-bashing. The only thing dated about it IMHO was the 4.6L Cobra V8 which is straight out of the 90's, but suited me just fine for this build. The frame, suspension, and rest of the drivetrain though are timeless beauties. What you see below is a stock build. Aside from a little touch up with a Molotow pen and some Testors Panel Line on the engine, what you see is what came out of the box. Oh, I did add a bit of "Tail Art" (mounted too far back to be called "Nose Art" ), and of course her name is "Vickie". The only truly custom touch came to me when I was unboxing and noticed the packaging which perfectly fit the body and hood... Little bit of cutting, fitting, "stitching" with a rivet tool, and painting later - voila! A great tonneau cover. I am already sourcing a few more of this kit just for future kit-bashing, and have already ordered an AMT Pro Shop 1939 Wagon Rod. It will be a great build for the winter when I cannot get outside to paint, but still want to enjoy modeling. There are actually a whole bunch of great models in the Pro Shop series, and I may get a few more...including a 1957 Chevy such as built by @Hi-Po

OMG Dann, your level of detail is off the hook. I don't think I've ever seen seat adjustment levers on a model before, and I can literally smell the leather already!

Go with gloss stripes. You will be the only one to notice!

Scott, what an awesome build for such a young person. But the story behind it is the really fantastic part. You, family, friends, neighbors - so many nice people pitching in. I love it!

Sweet build!

Mostly these engines look good, but it sure would have been nice in the case of the Big Daddy Roth Mailbox trike to have had the correct Crosley engine.

p.s. There were a couple of folks asking why my Cobra Chopper looked different. I took a few liberties with this model and it is now only one cobra, rather than the two on the box art. You can see the transformation and up-close photos on my post for this kit.

Well done Terry! I just started on the Pro Shop Phantom Vickie on a lark, and was so surprised to find what fantastic models these are! I ordered the '39 Woody wagon, and may have to get the '57 Chevy as well

Praying for Steve as we speak.

Yours is still the best!

Thank you. Someone else must have agreed because the idea has already been replicated by another of our forum members

Thank you. If you haven't already, check out the thread I did on the history of these trikes and you'll see what this model was based on. It's kind of neat in its own right!

Thank you Christopher, you are very kind.

Total gangster, fantastic!

I also like these kits, and love your rendition. The tires and rims definitely give your build a track-car look, so nerf bars seem like a natural.

Way cool so far...

Totally great build. Just needs a little blowing off, and I'd call the cracked whitewalls part of the charm!

I LOVE everything about this build; a woody Manx with a monster motor, mag wheels, and Hawaiian theme. How could it get better?

Came out beautiful Matt, just like the 1:1 car!

Totally love the build and the 70's vibe. I'm surprised you didn't go with the slanted six with water injection instead!