Radretireddad

The Johan kit does appear to be more accurate but for me the differences are too subtle for me to make any effort to correct them on the AMT kit.

Here’s the instructions from this version.

Since both front and rear wheels are centered in their respective wheel openings I don’t think the fore/aft position is an issue. All 4 wheel inners definitely cause the front and rear wheels to end up too far inboard. You can see it on the box build. This is a benefit in back if you want to fit some really huge rubber but it looks weird in street trim. The spacers are a super easy fix. I also did this with the wheel inners and retainers. This is a great way to be able to use any wheel or tire combination you like.

This series of kits still build up well in spite of their age but the most glaring flaw is how far into the wheel wells the rolling stock ends up. I easily fixed this with 3/32” long tubular spacers at all 4 corners. The ride height is OTB and I think perfect. I also recommend gluing a pair of tabs inside the body above the rear bumper to prevent the chassis from recessing itself too far up in the body. The interior is also OTB with some careful IP detailing and a little BMF trim on the door cards. Eagle GSC’s and the torque thrusts from the AMT ‘69 442 kit offer the perfect combination of modern performance and period correct appearance. Planned color is dark red. Thanks for looking.

Wow! I just checked back here to find 17 likes! I’m quite honored. Thanks everyone for all your kind words and compliments!

Thank you sir!

These are both out of the box builds. The coil-overs came in the kit and I simply detailed them with some Vallejo silver plate and Tamiya SG black. I simulated the wood grain steering wheel by first painting the rim with Tamiya XF-93 light brown followed by dry brushing streaks of Tamiya XF-68 nato brown and finished it off with a coat of Tamiya X-26 clear orange. That was actually my first attempt at simulating woodgrain. These kits really do look great right out of the box with some simple and creative attention to detail. Thanks for the compliments. Sorry for the delayed reply.

Their EBay store is down to 14 items. I don’t see any bodies or trans kits.

Wow! A first gen Barracuda that’s not a HUG! I sure didn’t expect that! Nor did I expect the ‘60 Nomad. Perhaps we can hope for sedan delivery and swell Camino versions in the not too distant future! ??

Wow! Your historic knowledge of these kits is impressive! It occurred to me that this must have been a later Ertl release from the latest HPIguys video review. Thanks for taking the time to respond so thoroughly.

I have a request to build a 1969 Olds Cutlass 442 convertible and I’m wondering if anyone knows if a resin or 3d printed transkit is available to use with the Round2 coupe. Thanks.

Does anyone know what the difference is between this Peterbilt 359 release and the California Hauler version?

Wouldn’t this original Hot Wheels concept make a great theme for a build off?

That is too cool! What a great original concept for such a cool kit!

This is the body from the annual kit that didn’t have t-tops.

A 283 on the bottle is guaranteed to have the life of a firefly. Short and bright.

Occasionally I take some time to inventory the box contents of the old kits I’ve been hanging on to since they were new to see if I have enough parts to build a complete car. I was rummaging through my F-body box and decided to mock up these two rare, original MPC annuals treasures. I managed to hang on to a pre t-top 1977 Trans-am body and an old 1974 Camaro kit complete with the correct one year only emblemed grille. I was originally going to bash the two using the current Round2 Camaro Z-28 kit but considering the cost of new kits, I think carefully built original's will look just fine. I will need to scalp the superb decal sheet from a current Round2 Trans-am however, and no it’s not going to be a Smokey and the Bandit T/A.?

Cool build of, I think, an under appreciated body style.

I definitely need one to fill a hole in my collection but I’m very skeptical it’s going to happen.

That’s exactly what I was planning on using. There are plenty of other kits that engine would be perfect for.

Awesome! Be sure to post pics.

Thanks John. I’m always glad to hear from fellow modelers who share in the same sense of accuracy and proportion.

Awesome! In addition to this one, I’m doing one with the MPC ‘69 Barracuda, ‘76 Dart, and one using the LA Dart wheel stander.

Thanks Ken! I wasn’t sure if anyone else felt the same way. I’ve got lots of other kits I’ve done this to (like those two in the background) so maybe I’ll post more like this.

Sure! You can put any wheel and tire on it you like! ?