MPC AMX

[Junkman]

For reasons I don’t understand, there are no rear courtesy lights, though front lights are molded on. Strange.

You mean side markers?
Welcome to the MPC world of strangeness. The front ones, although present, are incorrectly shaped, so it's a lose/lose situation.

I wouldn't care about it, the model is going to be a real stunner anyway.

[Roadrunner]

You mean side markers?
Welcome to the MPC world of strangeness. The front ones, although present, are incorrectly shaped, so it's a lose/lose situation.

I wouldn't care about it, the model is going to be a real stunner anyway.

Yea, the side markers. Are those just reflectors, or actual lights? Just curious. And thanks for the compliment, I appreciate it.

[Junkman]

1970 they would be combined lights/cat eyes. Government mandated. Safety, you know.
On that there AMCs they were just rectangular and tacked on with no consideration for styling whatsoever.

There are some in the old AMT 1/25 truck kits, which I think would be very convincing. I'm sure I have oodles of them.
PM me your addy and I'll send you a set.

Edited September 10, 2015 by Junkman

[Roadrunner]

While I certainly appreciate the gesture very much, for this particular model I won't bother. I just want to get it wrapped up and on the shelf, hopefully learning a few things along the way. If I ever do another 1:20 AMX, you'll certainly hear from me.

Thanks,

Edited September 14, 2015 by Roadrunner

[Roadrunner]

Finally, all the foiling is finished (I've opted not to try the hood scoops on this model, I'd only mess it up), and I'm ready to move onto the interior and frame. I hope to have this finished in the next two weeks or so, as i have another project to wrap up before October 25th.

Edited September 14, 2015 by Roadrunner

[Al Hoffman]

Looking mighty fine. How did you end up doing the pillar emblem?

[Roadrunner]

Thanks, Allan. I use BMF, then filled in with Tamiya black, wiping off the excess with a rag: far from perfect, but perfectly acceptable for this model. I'll do better next time,... I hope.

[tbill]

that looks fantastic!  try foil on  the hood, with a little patience it can be done, i thought it was impossible at first, but got a satisfying result [not perfect mind you, but passable].  atleast give it a shot, i think you'll be glad ya did.

[Roadrunner]

OK, after misplacing all of the interior components back in September (they were in a completely different model box, as it turns out), I can now resume work on this baby. I'm a happy pup!

[crazyrichard]

cool !!!

[blunc]

OK, well despite the fact that I botched up this paint too, I believe it's still good enough to go ahead and clear coat, though it will certainly never be going to any shows. To that end, I discovered this tonight while looking for something else, so tomorrow the AMX gets cleared. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that I have no further problems.

I just love how it "dries in minutes"... everything "dries in minutes", some just take more minutes than others.  

[AC Norton]

.........that's going to end up a terrific build.....looks very nice all round I would say. gives me some inspiration to start mine, but I think instead  I'll   just have another  coffee and enjoy looking at yours...lol...lol............the Ace...........