mrmike Posted November 15, 2022 Share Posted November 15, 2022 (edited) My new project is The Man From U.N.C.L.E. Car also known as the Super Spy Car by AMT. I read that AMT reissued this kit minus the licensing from MGM and the box art didn't have any Man From UNCLE pictures or graphics on it. The car will be painted with Tamiya TS-58 Pearl Light Blue with black seats and woodgrain on the dash and side steps. I built this kit many years ago as a teen and now is my chance to paint it and build it again and do a better job on it. Edited November 16, 2022 by mrmike 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LL3 Model Worx Posted November 15, 2022 Share Posted November 15, 2022 Cool, I've got this kit in the stash I'll be watching! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocking Rodney Rat Posted November 15, 2022 Share Posted November 15, 2022 Nice, those pearl paints from Tamiya are nice. That should look stunning.... -RRR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rrb124@sbcglobal.net Posted November 15, 2022 Share Posted November 15, 2022 Cool! Beautiful design. Will look good built. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanL Posted November 15, 2022 Share Posted November 15, 2022 Loved the show as a kid... don't remember the car but it should turn out neat Cheers DanL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted November 15, 2022 Share Posted November 15, 2022 Interesting, I can't recall ever seeing a built example. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bainford Posted November 16, 2022 Share Posted November 16, 2022 Nice colour choice, Mike. That’ll look right on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KWT Posted November 16, 2022 Share Posted November 16, 2022 Following along for sure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldmopars Posted November 16, 2022 Share Posted November 16, 2022 There is a bunch of info on the car here: https://www.c-we.com/piranha/UNCLEcar.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drodg Posted November 16, 2022 Share Posted November 16, 2022 Fun looking forward to your build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ea0863 Posted November 16, 2022 Share Posted November 16, 2022 I built one not too long ago and posted it here. The paint you chose comes out perfect when compared to the box art. The only thing you might have to do is get a set of decals as the ones in the box are not for the spy car at all. I'll be watching your build with great anticipation! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjsipes Posted November 16, 2022 Share Posted November 16, 2022 Following. I have watched the series with my father after I had bought the complete series on DVD for him one year for Christmas. He loves the show. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmike Posted November 17, 2022 Author Share Posted November 17, 2022 Thanks everyone! 21 hours ago, ea0863 said: I built one not too long ago and posted it here. The paint you chose comes out perfect when compared to the box art. The only thing you might have to do is get a set of decals as the ones in the box are not for the spy car at all. I'll be watching your build with great anticipation! Decals? There are no decals in my kit. On 11/15/2022 at 5:42 PM, DanL said: Loved the show as a kid... don't remember the car but it should turn out neat Cheers DanL The car was featured in a few episodes between both shows. It wasn't used after that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ea0863 Posted November 17, 2022 Share Posted November 17, 2022 1 hour ago, mrmike said: Thanks everyone! Decals? There are no decals in my kit. The car was featured in a few episodes between both shows. It wasn't used after that. Michael, take a peek at my post for decal and other information. Hope it helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmike Posted November 17, 2022 Author Share Posted November 17, 2022 It appears that you have a different issue of the same kit that I have, therefore you have more items in it. I have no decals in my kit nor am I getting the PE set from Paragrafix. I appreciate the information that you have provided. Thanks! One of the things I have discovered is that this tooling is very old and there is a lot of flash and parts fit is very poor. If AMT is to reissue this kit, then they need to update the molds before reissuing this kit! Updating the molds would remove half of the fit problems this kit has already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ea0863 Posted November 18, 2022 Share Posted November 18, 2022 10 hours ago, mrmike said: It appears that you have a different issue of the same kit that I have, therefore you have more items in it. I have no decals in my kit nor am I getting the PE set from Paragrafix. I appreciate the information that you have provided. Thanks! One of the things I have discovered is that this tooling is very old and there is a lot of flash and parts fit is very poor. If AMT is to reissue this kit, then they need to update the molds before reissuing this kit! Updating the molds would remove half of the fit problems this kit has already. The PE set is a bit pricey, but perhaps you could use the image in my post of the decals to make your own? At least the picture is a place to start. As far as the molds are concerned, I agree with you, but it certainly does not appear much was done to bring them up to current. Perhaps we can look at it as a little extra challenge we can be just that more proud we can overcome as modelers (at least that's what I told myself in between swear words putting the top on) BTW, if you want images from the book, let me know and I'll upload them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted November 18, 2022 Share Posted November 18, 2022 Cool choice for a build, Mike! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmike Posted November 19, 2022 Author Share Posted November 19, 2022 (edited) On 11/17/2022 at 11:18 PM, ea0863 said: The PE set is a bit pricey, but perhaps you could use the image in my post of the decals to make your own? At least the picture is a place to start. As far as the molds are concerned, I agree with you, but it certainly does not appear much was done to bring them up to current. Perhaps we can look at it as a little extra challenge we can be just that more proud we can overcome as modelers (at least that's what I told myself in between swear words putting the top on) BTW, if you want images from the book, let me know and I'll upload them. Thanks for the offer EMRE! At this point I will not need the pictures from the book. I will look at the post image of the decals and determine if I need them or not. I knew this would be a challenge to build and part of me understands why someone would want to build an old AMT kit. By building this kit, I have accepted the challenge. Thanks Carl! Edited November 21, 2022 by mrmike 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Chernosky Posted November 20, 2022 Share Posted November 20, 2022 Mike, I have this kit in my stash (about half done) plus an original I bought as a glue bomb and some extra Corvair engines. I did buy the PE set and one of its best features is a set of hinges for the doors. Much better than the kit ever was. Will be following this build and if you need parts...got lots of em. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmike Posted November 21, 2022 Author Share Posted November 21, 2022 Thanks Rich! I appreciate the offer! I am going to try the hinges made with 5/32" styrene. I may have to go out and purchase another can of Tamiya TS-58 Pearl Light Blue since a different can may have a slight variation in color or metallic content and the current can may not have enough in it for the entire model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drifterdon Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 Super cool subject Mike. This was the very first model kit that I finished as a kid. Painted it with paint-by-numbers oil paints and never knew why it took forever to dry. Needless to say it was full of finger and hand prints. Took it to school to show friends and the janitor ended up throwing it away on me. Definitely following along with your build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmike Posted November 22, 2022 Author Share Posted November 22, 2022 Thanks Don! Please do follow along! I'm sorry that the janitor threw your model away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmike Posted November 24, 2022 Author Share Posted November 24, 2022 (edited) I tried to wire the engine by drilling out the plug holes, but there is a small hump that had to be removed first before I could drill my plug wire hole. Once the hump was removed, I could drill my plug wire holes. Drilling out the distributor was a lot easier! I got the basic engine assembled, but stripping the chrome from the many parts for the engine has slowed my progress substantially. The Man From U.N.C.L.E. will return... Edited November 27, 2022 by mrmike 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmike Posted November 26, 2022 Author Share Posted November 26, 2022 (edited) Now that the chrome has been removed from some of the engine parts, I can move ahead with assembly of the engine like the front engine cover and the oil pan and then paint. I glued the carbs to the superchargers and I drilled out the air inlets for the carbs and will detail them later. The Man From U.N.C.L.E. will return... Edited November 26, 2022 by mrmike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drifterdon Posted November 27, 2022 Share Posted November 27, 2022 Looking really good Mike. I have two of these kits in the stash along with the Paragraphix set. Your build might just jump start me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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