junkyardjeff Posted November 24, 2019 Share Posted November 24, 2019 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modelbuilder Mark Posted November 25, 2019 Share Posted November 25, 2019 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geemoney Posted November 25, 2019 Share Posted November 25, 2019 the Switchers have been re released? I've been under a rock. MPC the first time, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Hall Posted November 25, 2019 Share Posted November 25, 2019 (edited) 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junkyardjeff Posted November 26, 2019 Author Share Posted November 26, 2019 I got enough parts where I think I can build the pheaton too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junkyardjeff Posted November 26, 2019 Author Share Posted November 26, 2019 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrm Posted November 26, 2019 Share Posted November 26, 2019 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junkyardjeff Posted November 26, 2019 Author Share Posted November 26, 2019 For one I did not know Revell made one and secondly I got it for free. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrm Posted November 26, 2019 Share Posted November 26, 2019 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.    Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan barton Posted November 26, 2019 Share Posted November 26, 2019 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junkyardjeff Posted November 26, 2019 Author Share Posted November 26, 2019 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.  Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junkyardjeff Posted January 18, 2020 Author Share Posted January 18, 2020 Starting to look more like a 32. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sledsel Posted January 18, 2020 Share Posted January 18, 2020 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beeRS Posted January 18, 2020 Share Posted January 18, 2020 3 hours ago, junkyardjeff said: Starting to look more like a 32. Looking good! Is that a fuel tank from another kit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junkyardjeff Posted January 18, 2020 Author Share Posted January 18, 2020 The tank came from another AMT 32,its not going to be perfect but looks much better to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldschool4x4 Posted January 18, 2020 Share Posted January 18, 2020 Looking good..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CabDriver Posted January 18, 2020 Share Posted January 18, 2020 I really like seeing the AMT / MPC Deuces being built - they have a character all of their own!   Good start, I’ll be watching! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junkyardjeff Posted January 27, 2020 Author Share Posted January 27, 2020 Got color Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modlbldr Posted January 27, 2020 Share Posted January 27, 2020 That looks good! What color did you use? Nice work your doing here. Later- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junkyardjeff Posted January 28, 2020 Author Share Posted January 28, 2020 Rustoleum navy blue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modlbldr Posted January 28, 2020 Share Posted January 28, 2020 Great! Thanks. Beautiful color for this build. Later- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted January 28, 2020 Share Posted January 28, 2020 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sledsel Posted January 28, 2020 Share Posted January 28, 2020 Love the color! Looks great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junkyardjeff Posted January 28, 2020 Author Share Posted January 28, 2020 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadrunner Posted January 29, 2020 Share Posted January 29, 2020 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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