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Like Dave said, the instruction sheet color references are a very basic guide to getting a decent-looking model out of the box. One of the first things I do when planning a build is sit down and Google pics of the subject, then dig out my (very large) collection of painted spoon samples to come up with the various paint colors to use on the kit. I have rarely, if ever looked at an instruction sheet color chart (I didn't know this kit had one). It wouldn't be easy to list the various colors used on this particular kit; MANY different colors/finishes are used on a box-art kit in particular (see pic) to emphasize the detail. Having said that....The body is Tamiya TS-21 gold decanted and airbrushed, then clear-coated with Testors Wet Look clear (also decanted). The interior is a combination of Tamiya AS-15 tan and TS-46 light sand. The engine is (I think) Tamiya TS-23 light blue. Pretty much every other color used on the kit would be from the collection of spoon samples shown in the pic. I still have my notes on this build; I used 23 different rattle-cans on it before I picked up a brush....I don't keep track of the various bottled colors used. Before any rivet-counters comment on the exclusive use of hobby paints, there is a reason for it. If people ask for guidance re paint to duplicate a box art kit, it's more convenient for them to be referred to their LHS/hobby supplier for plastic-friendly TS-23 light blue, for example, than to send them to an Automotive supplier for GM engine light blue.

The kart is a "partial reissue". It's the same one as found in the '63 Ford pickup. but some of the parts were missing and had to be re-tooled. The Bonneville streamliner body won't be included in this kit

I wasn't asked to do one for this kit. I'm assuming they'll do a retro-style box, but I'm just guessing.

Just to put to rest all of the wild speculation....the upcoming kit will be a long box sweptside.

When I worked at a Cadillac dealership...the Ca-terrible (Catera). And they truly were.

This is old news. A '71 Demon was announced (3 or so years ago?) then unforeseen issues were encountered and it fizzled. Contrary to popular belief it was never intended to be a re-issue of the MPC kit.

Yup....that's all you get in that box

The hood, along with a whole bunch of trim/chassis parts can be found in the common-as-dirt AMT '66 hardtop kit. The grille should be a drop-in fit as well but the '65/'66 grilles don't match.

An original-issue AMT '65 fastback.

Somebody got your hopes up by using that image of the original annual box....I doubt it was Round2. It's the 90s-era short bed Fleetside that is being re-issued with the go-kart from the '63 Ford pickup annual included. The kart is a combination of original tooling and some portions that had to be re-tooled.

You don't have to build 'em box-stock either.

To expand on Brandon's original question; The original '68 AMT-boxed kit has a correct '68 interior and turbine-style wheels (wheel covers?) The Johan USA Oldies '69 has a '70 interior bucket with what appears to be a '68 dash, and no stock wheels...just Hurst mags. (NOTE-this is what my USA Oldies kit contains....your results may vary) I assume the original AMT-boxed '69 has the correct stock parts; does anyone out there have one?

The parts and figures in the pics certainly didn't arrive from China pre-painted, and nobody told the guy that painted them that China would be pre-painting production kits. I think you'll find a "paint available at your hobby dealer"-type notation on production packaging. Picture the box art with all of those pieces in raw white plastic....wouldn't look too appealing on the shelf.

Where did you get the idea that these are pre-painted?

It looks (sort of) like a vintage SCoT supercharger as used on flathead Fords back in the day

It's new tooling; basically a re-creation of the Aurora Racing Scenes accessories in a smaller scale.

Thanks, Scott. If you test-fit the outboard motor halves you might find a missing section of plastic on the top surface that needs to be filled before you prime and paint.

The mounting of the motor is a head-scratcher as the parts have been re-purposed. They were originally designed to enable the motor to move and swivel on the boat. I improvised when I built the display boat; I simply trapped the motor between pieces #10; but I flipped the mounts around to mount it at a more realistic angle. The pic isn't very clear but you might see what I did. The three leftover parts are just that...leftovers. The flat piece appears to have mounted ahead of the motor somehow, and the U-shaped parts were used in the boat's previous battery-powered days. Also note....the instructions tell you to insert the boat's interior platform into the boat after attaching the hull to the deck. This was originally to enable battery installation/removal. It's mush easier to install the interior first.

There are very few kits left on my bucket list. The top five: (Yes, I'll still want that '68 Chevelle regardless of how good or bad the Revell kit turns out)

The Cat's body was molded with a smooth lower pan minus the turn signals as pictured on the box.

#6 looks like a '63 Falcon promo or Craftsman kit Edit...just took a closer look....looks like it's the Pinto

It was built with the new issue. No pics of the parts, and no problems in assembly as the kit has a low parts count and is a very easy build. I agree that the 1/20 AMX might look cool with this boat, but unfortunately I had no 1/18 or 1/20 vehicles in my collection to compare it to.

It fits like a glove....with the tailgate raised

I owe you an apology. I should have dug out my Lindberg/Pyro boats and tried it out, but stupid me didn't think of it before sending the kit to South Bend!