regular guy Posted July 10, 2018 Author Posted July 10, 2018 AMT put some extra effort into this kit whenever they came up with it. Two good features about it. On top of opening hood and doors it has steerable wheels.Not too many AMT kits have that. The custom parts include headlight buckets and hood that are like Advanced Customizing parts. Plus on side of box it has those color drawings with text describing features. So all in all a pretty good issue.
Casey Posted July 10, 2018 Posted July 10, 2018 41 minutes ago, regular guy said: So all in all a pretty good issue. ...:
regular guy Posted July 10, 2018 Author Posted July 10, 2018 (edited) Let me point out that this '57 is a different generation than the '56. Here's Wikipedia explaining just some of how that works. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Fairlane_(Americas) Add to that Ford had a blizzard of different models and sub models within those that it's a chore figuring them out. Then look at the next generation 59-60. So you can pick which one to build.These two the 56 and 57 or 60 Starliner that is out now. AMT pretty much covered each generation of Ford full size through the 50's and 60''s. Edited July 10, 2018 by regular guy
Sledsel Posted July 11, 2018 Posted July 11, 2018 I have always loved this kit and have quite a few in my stash. Saw them on clearance at HL and grabbed another. Saw the Desoto bumper was restored and went to grab the other 2 there... but they were gone......
SfanGoch Posted July 11, 2018 Posted July 11, 2018 22 hours ago, regular guy said: AMT pretty much covered each generation of Ford full size through the 50's and 60''s. Too bad AMT never did a '58 Fairlane/Custom 300 HT.
regular guy Posted July 11, 2018 Author Posted July 11, 2018 ' clearance at HL' Well you probably won't be getting your spares from Hobbylinc. These are leftover kits from a year ago and they are playing hardball and keeping price at $25. Anybody know of other classic AMT kits with 'special features' like steerable wheels? A couple have extra engine with engine stand. ! ' '58 Fairlane/Custom 300 HT. If there is an annual out there it ain't gonna be cheap! The XR6 i would go over $20 for.Anything else.Forget it!
Mark Posted July 11, 2018 Posted July 11, 2018 The "clearance" kits at Hobby Lobby don't mean they have been dropped from the lineup by Round 2. It only means HL has decided to replace them on their store shelves.
Jon Haigwood Posted July 11, 2018 Posted July 11, 2018 This kit is one of my builds in waiting. I am disappointed in the chassis with molded in exhaust and floor pan as one unit. I did pick up a couple parts kits of Revells Fireball Roberts that I will be using to replace the floor pan, frame and exhaust with. I will also be using one for my AMT 56 Victoria build
Jantrix Posted July 11, 2018 Posted July 11, 2018 45 minutes ago, regular guy said: Anybody know of other classic AMT kits with 'special features' like steerable wheels? The '53 Studebaker Starliner posable steering. However as they also wanted variable ride height, they completely left accuracy behind, causing the crossmember and lower a-arms to sit way too low.
Dave Darby Posted July 11, 2018 Posted July 11, 2018 (edited) 4 hours ago, regular guy said: Anybody know of other classic AMT kits with 'special features' like steerable wheels? Add 49 Mercury to that list. Plus I think the Avanti and 300SL? MPC produced but AMT boxed 28 A Sedan as well. 58 Impala, 59 El Camino and 55 Nomad. Edited July 11, 2018 by Dave Darby
regular guy Posted July 12, 2018 Author Posted July 12, 2018 Okay.Looks like there were a couple of them. Is there a next level of 'better kit' not including the custom parts? The MPC 60 Corvette looks like the top dog of 'better' kits.7 in 1 as Model Roundup says it. That kit is out right now. Does it really include all the parts of best release? Hard to tell from description on Hobbylinc.I will look at Autoworld page for it
regular guy Posted July 12, 2018 Author Posted July 12, 2018 (edited) Okay.The Corvette checks out good.Autoworld site says '6in1' and lists a whole bunch of parts. So.What other AMT kits have 'added' features? More than steerable front wheels and up to 6in1 or 7in1. The '57 and '62 T birds might be likely kits for that. AMT seemed big on Fords. Edited July 12, 2018 by regular guy
SfanGoch Posted July 12, 2018 Posted July 12, 2018 Chevys are a close second. Every other Big Three division is extremely underrepresented. a couple Plymouths, a couple Buicks, a couple Dodges, a handful o'Ponchos. The '58 Belvedere and '55 Chevy Bel Air Sedan also have operable (poseable) steering.With a little work, the following kits can be made with poseable steering: '67 Impala SS, '62 Impala SS and Belair kits, the '62 Catalinas, the '61 (former Lindberg) Impalas, '57 Chrysler 300C and the new tool '57 Bel Air.
regular guy Posted July 12, 2018 Author Posted July 12, 2018 Pretty wide ranging comment there. Buick Oldsmobile Pontiac AMT are not bad but not great true. Mopars.You need to get Yankee Challenger to get a 70 E Body. Superbird is out there.Coke bottle B body something.Okay selection. Anyhow.AMT is strong with the vintage Fords.They are nostalgic. They are probably in process of reworking '32 Ford roadster they 'recovered' by grabbing Lindberg.
regular guy Posted July 12, 2018 Author Posted July 12, 2018 ' MPC produced but AMT boxed 28 A Sedan as well ' I went searching for AMT Ford sedans.Gave me a headache. Best solution for Sedan fix. Get a '32 Phaeton Ebay.Get a Flintstone '32 Sedan Body. Flintstone may have '28 or '29 Sedan body but at this point I had enough of looking. '32 will be fine with me.
bobthehobbyguy Posted July 12, 2018 Posted July 12, 2018 In regards tovthe 57 Ford the kit has posable wheels not steerage. If they were steerage you would turn the wheel.
SfanGoch Posted July 12, 2018 Posted July 12, 2018 Aw, c'mon Bob. How hard would it be to scratchbuild a functioning steering gearbox?
Casey Posted July 12, 2018 Posted July 12, 2018 On 9/27/2016 at 10:16 PM, Dave Darby said: I would like to see Round2 tool up some accurate parts, but I really love to see them restore and or retool the styline parts. And we got chrome plated seats.
Motor City Posted July 12, 2018 Posted July 12, 2018 I used to have the MPC '60 Corvette kit. It builds well but the interior is incorrect as it's a waffle pattern. I don't remember which is which, but between the '59 and '60, one has vertical pleats in the seats while the other has horizontal pleats.
regular guy Posted July 12, 2018 Author Posted July 12, 2018 ' chrome plated seats ' If you mean the ones from new parts pack, I think that is a step in the right direction from AMT. Put some flashiness into these kits. Yes you can overdue it.A little too much purple thick carpet or a paint job with too much going on. Then it looks like a circus wagon. I don't go for the 'revisionist' look of some of the builds.The 'subdued timeless clssic' look. Period correct builds do have some 'uncool' features like wide whitewall tires but the are correct.
regular guy Posted July 12, 2018 Author Posted July 12, 2018 ' MPC '60 Corvette kit' That kit has lots of parts but they are all small block. The '63 Corvette roadster kit has the 427. Good idea to look at that and figure out how to put it in '57 or '60. Probably just cut the wheelwells and stick it in there. I don't remember seeing too many big block conversions. But I'm up for it.
TarheelRick Posted July 12, 2018 Posted July 12, 2018 OK I have read through this thread and am still uncertain as to what is in the '57 Ford kit. Are there any of the Styline parts included are does it still have only the custom roll pans? I would love to build an OOB long, low, lead-sled.
MrObsessive Posted July 12, 2018 Posted July 12, 2018 The MPC '60 Corvette is not bad at all for what it is. One thing IMO that needs correcting however is the side cove area as it's a bit misshapen. Actually, overall body shape wise I think the '60 is a bit more accurate than Revell's '58-'59 kits. At least to me from a side profile. BTW, '59's had the horizontal pleats...........'60 was vertical.
regular guy Posted July 12, 2018 Author Posted July 12, 2018 (edited) ' scratchbuild a functioning steering gearbox? ' I wouldn't do that! Think an old axle shaft bent at the end is going far enough. Actually 'posable' wheels is going far enough. Probably half the people just glue them straight. Then you can play 'Crash off the cliff' when you're done building it! Edited July 12, 2018 by regular guy
regular guy Posted July 12, 2018 Author Posted July 12, 2018 ' Are there any of the Styline parts ' This current version I don't know. AMT Classics 3 complete kits box shows custom hood and quad headlights. Sure look like Styline parts. You probably just get that and not all the Styline parts.
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