Amt/Mpc 72 Chevelle query

[br67]

Hi, I'm trying to work out which of these kits is the closest to the original issue Mpc 72 Chevelle pls? From what I understand, the most recent issue Amt kit(red box art car), is a back dated 70 model and there are some accuracy issues with the grille and headlamps. As far as the other 3 go I am unsure

[disabled modeler]

Brandon.... to me the AMT blue car box one is the best of the ones shown...not 100% sure of its accuracy though.  The original ones and the promos were the best ones to me. 

[br67]

Thank you Mark

[Don Sikora II]

The MPC SSlasher might be the closest of these to MPC's '72 Chevelle annual. Definitely not the same though. The red MPC issue with yellow stripes came after the SSlasher and think had a few new pieces.

The light blue AMT "Street Machines" kit is very close to AMT's '72 Chevelle annual kit.

The AMT "Street Customs" kit with the red car and black stripes is based on the AMT kit even though the box shows a built MPC kit. At some point, Ertl retooled the AMT '72 Chevelle to a '70 (same kit that's currently out as the car from Jack Reacher). In the RC2 years, there was another retooling to release this '72 kit. It has some nice clear front turn signal and headlight lenses, but to my eye the grille doesn't look anywhere near as good as the original AMT part. Been a while since I looked at one, but I think the rear bumper might look a bit off as well.

I'd agree with Mark and say the light-blue AMT kit is the best of the ones that you have shown if you want to build a '72. Another option is the AMT Red Alert '72 Chevelle kit from the Seventies if you're able to get a deal on one of those....it's basically an earlier issue of the light-blue kit.

[Can-Con]

First off, the AMT and MPC are two completely different kits sharing no parts.

That said, If it's closest to the original MPC annual, it's the SSlasher. 

 

Yea, saying the grille near as good as the original in the last issue of the AMT kit is doing it a kindness ,,, it looks absolutely nothing line any Chevelle grille. Not even the same style.

What it looks like is the grille from a '72 Monte Carlo.

[br67]

Thanks for feedback guys

 

[crowe-t]

Do any of the AMT '72 Chevelle kits have correct side bulges on the fenders and quarter panels?

I know the MPC '72 Chevelle had the correct bulges.

[Snake45]

13 minutes ago, crowe-t said:

Do any of the AMT '72 Chevelle kits have correct side bulges on the fenders and quarter panels?

I know the MPC '72 Chevelle had the correct bulges.

No. You either have to fix those yourself, or get the Revell Snapper kit and use the body shell from that. 

[Scott8950]

No side bulges.. grill is not accurate

[Can-Con]

7 hours ago, Scott8950 said:

No side bulges.. grill is not accurate

This is the MPC kit though, not the AMT.

[Can-Con]

18 hours ago, crowe-t said:

Do any of the AMT '72 Chevelle kits have correct side bulges on the fenders and quarter panels?

I know the MPC '72 Chevelle had the correct bulges.

No. Even the AMT promos have the messed up sides.

[crowe-t]

2 minutes ago, Can-Con said:

No. Even the AMT promos have the messed up sides.

It's a shame since the AMT's body looks very accurate in shape, except for the side bulges.

[Scott8950]

36 minutes ago, Can-Con said:

This is the MPC kit though, not the AMT.

yes i know that its the mpc but the sides aren't accurate on it either.

[Toner283]

15 hours ago, Scott8950 said:

 

I would love to find another copy of this kit in unbuilt condition. I built one when I was about 13 years old and its long-lost to the sands of time. Would love to have another shot at that specific kit. I know it's been reissued a few times but there's nothing like building the exact same one you had when you were a kid.

[crowe-t]

I still have my original MPC '72 that I built when I was about 12.  It's molded in black and came with a very large hood scoop.  I think it's the SSlasher but I could be wrong.  I painted the body with black enamel spray can paint back then.  Maybe one day I'll rebuild it.

Edited May 11, 2019 by crowe-t