Bob Ellis Posted April 11, 2015 Posted April 11, 2015 Recently I picked up a Missing Link conversion kit to change the AMT 1962 Catalina into a Grand Prix. I love the faux convertible 2 door hardtops GM produced from 1962 to 1964. The first thing you notice is that the body casting is as straight as an arrow. There are no sags or twists. It's cast in a opaque white resin that assimilates the color of late '60s or early '70s AMT kits. If you looked quickly, you would swear it's styrene. Next to molded styrene, it is perfect. How could a resin kit be better than a styrene kit? No sink holes. I compared the AMT body against the Missing Link body and found sink holes on the AMT and none on the Missing Link. Kudos for removing them before casting the resin body. The chrome is very nice. They include; a new grille for the front and one for the rear on the trunk, 8 lug Pontiac wheels. I always thought the Catalina was bordering on boring. I know AMT chose it for a drag race car so that's okay. I like the all new interior included in the Missing Link conversion. You get 2 bucket seats, rear seat, console, dash and right and left side panels to convert it into a GP. Resin is not the same styrene in many ways, but most important is how tight intricate inside corners are made. The AMT Catalina is really complicated how the front and rear bumpers fir to the body. Now consider how resin can vary a wee bit. The result is non fitting issues. The rear bumper from AMT fit the styrene body perfectly, but it wouldn't snuggle into the resin GP without a little gentle filing. After a short while of removing some material, it fit. The resin front grille refused to fit the resin body as well. But it was a bit more difficult. I did get it to fit after a lot of file and trial fitting. Basically, I removed material from the inside where no one can see. The photo shows how much had to go. Now, the resin grille fits the resin body PERFECT. I checked the glass from the AMT kit. It fit the resin GP body very nicely. This is a great kit. I don't expect this kit to be available forever, like all resin kits. My advice is to get one now while you can.
Rob Hall Posted April 11, 2015 Posted April 11, 2015 Sounds nice..I'd heard this was coming, didn't realize it was out...I've been very happy w/ the Missing Link kits I've bought in the past.
Bob Ellis Posted April 11, 2015 Author Posted April 11, 2015 Sorry for not posting a photo, but I had to delete tons of posted photos to do this one.
Bob Ellis Posted April 11, 2015 Author Posted April 11, 2015 (edited) This is how much I had to file to make it fit perfect. Edited April 11, 2015 by Bob Ellis
charlie8575 Posted April 15, 2015 Posted April 15, 2015 Will you have some at NNL-East, Kevin? Charlie Larkin
om617 Posted April 15, 2015 Posted April 15, 2015 The first thing you notice is that the body casting is as straight as an arrow. There are no sags or twists. It's cast in a opaque white resin that assimilates the color of late '60s or early '70s AMT kits. If you looked quickly, you would swear it's styrene. Next to molded styrene, it is perfect. I bought the 66 Galaxie convertible and i was sure it was styrene at first,i`ll sign for anything from Missing Link,it is excellent quality.
kevin Posted April 15, 2015 Posted April 15, 2015 Will you have some at NNL-East, Kevin? Charlie Larkin i will be bringing a few yes, but it looks like you may have to hurry! Maybe friday night? I bought the 66 Galaxie convertible and i was sure it was styrene at first,i`ll sign for anything from Missing Link,it is excellent quality. thanks for the kind words! you are highly valued at Missing Link!
Tonioseven Posted April 17, 2015 Posted April 17, 2015 Kevin does great work and the customer service is second to NONE!!! I might have to save for one of those G.P.s
modelercarl Posted April 17, 2015 Posted April 17, 2015 How do I get one of the '62 Grand Prix kits? It is not listed on your web page and I tried opening the email link without success. Could you PM me with ordering info and cost?
kevin Posted April 20, 2015 Posted April 20, 2015 Kevin does great work and the customer service is second to NONE!!! I might have to save for one of those G.P.s Thanks for the kind words!!!
kevin Posted April 27, 2015 Posted April 27, 2015 Will you have some at NNL-East, Kevin? Charlie Larkin I have 1 left at this time
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