1953 Corvette - Which is better AMT or Revell/Mongram

[jjsipes]

Looking at getting a model of the 53 Corvette and was wondering, whose kit is better? I know the Revell/Monogram is molded in White and Red and the AMT will be Grey. Who is better detailed?

[MrObsessive]

I have to give the nod to Monogram as to my sight theirs is a bit better proportioned. AMT's at least the ones I've seen, never seem to 'sit' right.......just a bit too high. A turnoff for some may be that the Monogram is 1/24 while AMT's is 1/25 scale. I built one of these years ago, and found the detail to be adequate. I do like the raised top the kit gives you although I believe you get one in the AMT kit also.

I don't fret about scale as long as it looks right. Of course, this is subjective and others POV's will differ.  

Edited May 13, 2019 by MrObsessive

[Casey]

 

[Snake45]

I did the AMT snapper and was VERY pleased with the result. It doesn't have an up-top, though, and the top from the glue kit doesn't fit without tweaking (which I'm attempting to do). 

If the Monogram being 1/24 is a deal-killer for you. IMHO the AMT snapper looks better than the glue kit. 

[SCRWDRVR]

The Revell 53 roadster is one of my current builds and I’ve been very happy with it, also gives you the option of making it a 54

[afx]

I have a Revell '53 Corvette I would be willing to trade Jason, if you are interested.