AMT 32 Ford 2 door sedan

[junkyardjeff]

Trying to make a normal 32 2 door sedan from the switchers kit,going to look like a 50s hotrod on the outside but with a later model 302 and AOD for power.

[Modelbuilder Mark]

Nice start. This kit gets a bad rap, and there are elements that deserve it, but it can indeed be done up really nice, and I like the body proportions.

[geemoney]

the Switchers have been re released?

I've been under a rock.

MPC the first time, right?

[Rob Hall]

2 minutes ago, geemoney said:

the Switchers have been re released? 

Not recently...that issue is from 2003...

Edited November 25, 2019 by Rob Hall

[junkyardjeff]

I got enough parts where I think I can build the pheaton too.

[junkyardjeff]

The only problem I have with this kit as it does not have a gas tank so the rear does not look right,I can put up with the cheesy chassis but the no gas tank needs to be changed if brought back out.

[mrm]

I am really curious to see how this comes out. Considering the relative availability of the Revell ‘32 Sedan and the very reasonable prices it could be found for, I really don’t understand why would anyone invest the effort in building this. This is why I’m dying to see if anyone can create a decent model from this dog of a model. 

[junkyardjeff]

For one I did not know Revell made one and secondly I got it for free.

[mrm]

This. Being around for ages now. Usually can be found online for less than what a new kit goes for ourdays. Two choices of wheels, two choices of engine (a small block Ford and a nice flathead). The most accurate ‘32 frame made to date in 1:25. Easily converted to from Tudor sedan to Sedan Delivery. Can be build with or without fenders. 
    My comment was complimentary to your efforts. It doesn’t change the fact that the kit is a joke. I, for example, don’t have the patience or skill to make that kit  look good. Or rather, I don’t think it’s worth the time or effort, when there is a so much better kit that you can start with, available at pretty much the same price. 
    

[alan barton]

Two great reasons right there!  I did the Sedan Delivery about 200 years ago and used an AMT 32 gas tank - I at the time I thought it looked OK.  The fact that the inside edge of the rear fenders is a bit abbreviated means that they require a bit of work first.  If you can get a look at any other AMT, Revell or Monogram Deuce models, maybe  a friend has one, you would get a clear idea of what is required to fix the old MPC model.

Another thought, if you could get hold of some high density plastic foam or a tight grained wood like jelutong,  it would be a relatively straight forward operation to carve a new tank.  You could simply use balsa but I would recommend a generous coat of automotive body putty over the whole unit that you could sand down to size and contour.  Otherwise you will send forever trying to seal and smooth the very open grain inherent with balsa.

 

Hope that helps

Alan

[junkyardjeff]

19 hours ago, mrm said:

This. Being around for ages now. Usually can be found online for less than what a new kit goes for ourdays. Two choices of wheels, two choices of engine (a small block Ford and a nice flathead). The most accurate ‘32 frame made to date in 1:25. Easily converted to from Tudor sedan to Sedan Delivery. Can be build with or without fenders. 
    My comment was complimentary to your efforts. It doesn’t change the fact that the kit is a joke. I, for example, don’t have the patience or skill to make that kit  look good. Or rather, I don’t think it’s worth the time or effort, when there is a so much better kit that you can start with, available at pretty much the same price. 
    

Yes that kit is a joke but I am going to see if I can make something out of it.

 

[junkyardjeff]

Starting to look more like a 32.

[Sledsel]

On 11/25/2019 at 7:12 PM, mrm said:

 I really don’t understand why would anyone invest the effort in building this. This is why I’m dying to see if anyone can create a decent model from this dog of a model. 

Because he had it, it is a challenge, and any good builder can make something from a dog kit. I love seeing what I can do with them.

Keep going Jeff, looking good

[beeRS]

3 hours ago, junkyardjeff said:

Starting to look more like a 32.

Looking good! Is that a fuel tank from another kit?

[junkyardjeff]

The tank came from another AMT 32,its not going to be perfect but looks much better to me.

[Oldschool4x4]

Looking good.....

[OldNYJim]

I really like seeing the AMT / MPC Deuces being built - they have a character all of their own!  
 

Good start, I’ll be watching! 

[junkyardjeff]

Got color

[Modlbldr]

That looks good! What color did you use? Nice work your doing here.

Later-

[junkyardjeff]

Rustoleum navy blue

[Modlbldr]

Great! Thanks. Beautiful color for this build.

Later-

[Ace-Garageguy]

On 1/18/2020 at 1:36 AM, Sledsel said:

Because he had it, it is a challenge, and any good builder can make something from a dog kit. I love seeing what I can do with them.

Keep going Jeff, looking good

Agreed. Plus, the AMT (nee MPC Switchers) kit has a stock-ish roof height, while the Revell version is mildly chopped.

Just FYI: this AMT(MPC) kit has a too-short cowl, like the rest of the MPC '32 Fords, about halfway between the really too short cowls on the original AMT '32s, and the correct-ish Revell versions.

[Sledsel]

Love the color! Looks great.

[junkyardjeff]

I will do the Revell version the next time,since I had this one I thought I would try to see what I could do with it.

[Roadrunner]

This will be of special interest to me, as I currently have more '32 car kits than any other, all of which seem to have issues of one kind or another that need to be dealt with.