JerseeJerry55 Posted June 6, 2016 Posted June 6, 2016 Hey all. So far have purchased the Monogram Buick GSX, Revell 69 Baldwin Motion Camaro, and the Monogram 1970 Boss 429. Looking for some suggestions for the next musclecars to hit my stash. I've been advised that Monogram/Revell are the way to go for the time being (simpler). So I ask all out there what would you suggest as my next purchases. I'd like to eventually graduate to AMT models as well (1968-69 Road Runner GTX ,1970 Superbee, 1969 Chevelle Convertable OR Hardtop come to mind although have been forewarned about the GTX and RR issues). I do value everyone's opinion on this subject. Thanks for looking.
JerseeJerry55 Posted June 6, 2016 Author Posted June 6, 2016 Hey all. So far have purchased the Monogram Buick GSX, Revell 69 Baldwin Motion Camaro, and the Monogram 1970 Boss 429. Looking for some suggestions for the next musclecars to hit my stash. I've been advised that Monogram/Revell are the way to go for the time being (simpler). So I ask all out there what would you suggest as my next purchases. I'd like to eventually graduate to AMT models as well (1968-69 Road Runner GTX ,1970 Superbee, 1969 Chevelle Convertable OR Hardtop come to mind although have been forewarned about the GTX and RR issues). I do value everyone's opinion on this subject. Thanks for looking.BTW the latest cars I'd look at building are either the 1978 Pontiac Trans Am Blackbird, or the 1990 Mustang LX 5.0
Jantrix Posted June 6, 2016 Posted June 6, 2016 The Revell '67 Charger is one of their best muscle car kits ever.
JerseeJerry55 Posted June 6, 2016 Author Posted June 6, 2016 The Revell '67 Charger is one of their best muscle car kits ever. Is that the MPC kit or Revell Monograms kit?
Snake45 Posted June 6, 2016 Posted June 6, 2016 Is that the MPC kit or Revell Monograms kit? I'm guessing that by "Revell '67 Charger" he means the Revell '67 Charger, not the MPC '67 Charger. The Monogram or Revell '70 GTX/Road Runner/Superbird is a good easy kit for you at this stage. Actually just about any of the Monogram-originated musclecar kits from the '80s would be good for you. Assembly is easy and accuracy is pretty good. Their '68 and '69 GTOs fall into this category. Their '71 Hemi Cuda might float your boat, too.
JerseeJerry55 Posted June 6, 2016 Author Posted June 6, 2016 I'm guessing that by "Revell '67 Charger" he means the Revell '67 Charger, not the MPC '67 Charger. The Monogram or Revell '70 GTX/Road Runner/Superbird is a good easy kit for you at this stage. Actually just about any of the Monogram-originated musclecar kits from the '80s would be good for you. Assembly is easy and accuracy is pretty good. Their '68 and '69 GTOs fall into this category. Their '71 Hemi Cuda might float your boat, too. would be helpful if I could learn to read.
stavanzer Posted June 6, 2016 Posted June 6, 2016 The old Monogram (now Revell) 1964 GTO is a very nice kit too. I working with one right now and detail is still pretty crisp and the fit has been good. I'm liking it.
JerseeJerry55 Posted June 6, 2016 Author Posted June 6, 2016 I'm guessing that by "Revell '67 Charger" he means the Revell '67 Charger, not the MPC '67 Charger. The Monogram or Revell '70 GTX/Road Runner/Superbird is a good easy kit for you at this stage. Actually just about any of the Monogram-originated musclecar kits from the '80s would be good for you. Assembly is easy and accuracy is pretty good. Their '68 and '69 GTOs fall into this category. Their '71 Hemi Cuda might float your boat, too. What about any Chevelle's or Challengers?
1972coronet Posted June 6, 2016 Posted June 6, 2016 What about any Chevelle's or Challengers? The AMT 1969-1970-1972 Chevelles require quite a bit of massaging . I'm working on the 1969 Chevelle SS-396 Convertible , and its body needed some filing (emery board mainly) of the quarter panels . Seems like there's a noticable amount of "core-shift" with the moulds , so side-to-side appearances are 'there' . Additionally , the panel lines require a good 'deepening' (they're pretty shallow) . Mind you , I'm talking about the convertible , and not the hardtop versions . Another thing to watch for regarding the AMT 1969 Chevelle --hardtop and convertible-- is the presence of 1968 body-side moulding trim . No biggie if you're after a 300 Deluxe coupe version , but definitely not correct for a hardtop .The Revell-Monogram 1970 Chevelle SS-454 (and its Baldwin-Motion variant ) is a decent kit . Matter of fact , I'd recommend the Baldwin-Motion Phase III version ; its interior has separate door panels , and the engraving is improved . Besides , the original c.1982 ( et seq.) release can't be built 100% stock out-of-the-box , as the correct air cleaner assembly isn't there . The Revell-Monogram 1970 Challenger T/A (from c.1982 , et seq.) is a nice kit . It "needs" some work to make its front valance panel into a correct replica (e.g. , the lower-front of the front fenders is moulded with the valance ; this is totally incorrect !) , but otherwise goes together nicely . Now , there are two distinct 1970 Challenger kits under the Revell-Monogram banner ; the aforementioned '70 T/A , and a new(er) "2-in-1" version . The new(er) version is based-off the c.2002 diecast Vanishing Point , et al. , kit . The diecast-to-polystyrene 'crossover' doesn't work too well (at least in this instance) , as the body has a "slab-sided" look to it (versus the gentle curve of the '1:1'). Also , there's only one engine in this kit (Chrysler B/RB) , even though the kit proclaims to have the T/A option . Well , no T/A ever came with any other engine than the 340 Six Pack . IMO , avoid that version of the Challenger .
Snake45 Posted June 6, 2016 Posted June 6, 2016 Grabber green is a nice color for a Boss 429. Looks cool on a '69 Shelby, too.
JerseeJerry55 Posted June 7, 2016 Author Posted June 7, 2016 Looks cool on a '69 Shelby, too. "Call me Snake"
JerseeJerry55 Posted June 7, 2016 Author Posted June 7, 2016 Grabber green is a nice color for a Boss 429."Aww man!!! You sunk my Battleship". That is the color I have chosen to paint the 429.
Snake45 Posted June 7, 2016 Posted June 7, 2016 (edited) Let you in on a secret. There's a very nice and yet inexpensive diecast '70 Boss 302 available (it might be by Welly, maybe), and it's available in Grabber Green. I wish I'd bought the last one I saw, but I was unemployed and broke at the time, and I already had a red one and a yellow one anyway. If I ever see another one of those, it's mine. Here's what the red one looks like, after a couple hours of applied Model-Fu: Edited June 7, 2016 by Snake45
Drake69 Posted June 7, 2016 Posted June 7, 2016 (edited) If you're looking for a great AMT kit that goes together really easily and doesn't fight you, not to mention looks great with other muscle cars on your shelf, the AMT '71 Plymouth Duster comes to mind. It's only flaw is how to get the rear quarter windows on each side to stay attached when mounting the interior to the body, but beyond that it's beautiful build. Here's mine in red with the "Halloween" interior and 340 Wedge engine... EDIT: Whoops! Forgot to mention I used a different air cleaner and carb setup for the top of the motor, something more akin to the Roadrunner. Still, not too shabby a build. Edited June 7, 2016 by Drake69
Drake69 Posted June 7, 2016 Posted June 7, 2016 And one more AMT kit that won't break the bank and looks awesome is the '68 Chevy El Camino kit... Here's mine in Aztec Gold and a few aftermarket decals thrown on...
Robberbaron Posted June 7, 2016 Posted June 7, 2016 And one more AMT kit that won't break the bank and looks awesome is the '68 Chevy El Camino kit... Don't tell me that's supposed to be Astro-Turf in the bed? What are you, Bill Clinton? ?
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