pack rat Posted October 5, 2023 Share Posted October 5, 2023 (edited) A stock-ish build up of a rare kit. Hard to find, and $$$ if you find one, but at the end of the day a so-so kit. The highlight of this kit is the early F/C chassis which is included in this and a few other Johan kits of the era. As impressive as the box-art rendering is, it's too bad the Grant Rebel FC was actually based on a '68 body. Oh well. I decided to build a "stock" version. Even though the body is beautifully engraved and proportionally bang-on, there are a couple of impossible-to remove sink marks on the right side. I added some lower rear quarter trim and wheel-lip moldings that should be there but aren't. The stock chassis is a '66 Marlin piece lengthened by about 1/8 inch. Likewise, the engine is an early 60's-era (327?) V8, not the 290/343 that belongs in a '69. The stock interior is correct for the model year, too bad it's a totally inaccurate 3-piece assembly lifted from the '69 Ambassador! (nice dash engraving though) The magnums I borrowed from a '69 Road Runner look good but weren't available on the 1:1 car. The kit-supplied wheels are the common turbine-style ones found in many Johan kits of the era....can't recall seeing similar wheels on a 1:1 AMC car, but they sure look similar to '66/67 Plymouth Fury hubcaps. The box calls out a custom version....a plain-looking hidden-headlight grille, a pair of racing-style O/S mirrors, and plain clear red taillights. Paint is an attempt to replicate Bittersweet Orange using rattle cans as the airbrush was down for repair. Maybe it's not 100% accurate, but it looks OK on the shelf. Edited October 6, 2023 by pack rat 22 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack L Posted October 5, 2023 Share Posted October 5, 2023 very nice, I'm working on a 69 Javelin in bittersweet orange [out of a junk box build ] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thatz4u Posted October 5, 2023 Share Posted October 5, 2023 Mike, that's a very nice build. well done, color is exellant 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted October 5, 2023 Share Posted October 5, 2023 Looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TransAmMike Posted October 5, 2023 Share Posted October 5, 2023 Very nice looking build Mike, that color is stunning👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted October 5, 2023 Share Posted October 5, 2023 Yup, that's a Looker. Love the colors. Nicely done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carmak Posted October 5, 2023 Share Posted October 5, 2023 Sharp clean build. Nice color choice. The posable steering from the Marlin looks good. Nice to see such a rare/valuable kit built. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nacho Z Posted October 5, 2023 Share Posted October 5, 2023 Absolutely wonderful build! And that paint job and color! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Van Posted October 5, 2023 Share Posted October 5, 2023 To me that is one of, if not the, greatest kits of all time. I am bias, I own 2 real AMCs and I had the kit when it was new. Dad came home from a meeting at Valvoline racing and handed me this kit. Your build looks GREAT!! The real car , to me, is as good as any MOPAR mid-size. Again...NICE work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonhawk1066 Posted October 5, 2023 Share Posted October 5, 2023 Looks great, love the color. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michelle Posted October 5, 2023 Share Posted October 5, 2023 amazing work looks great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slotto Posted October 5, 2023 Share Posted October 5, 2023 Beautiful build. Love the color Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelson Posted October 5, 2023 Share Posted October 5, 2023 Absolutely beautiful in that color!!!👌 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claude Thibodeau Posted October 6, 2023 Share Posted October 6, 2023 Hi Mike! Spectacular results, bravo! CT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hemifever Posted October 6, 2023 Share Posted October 6, 2023 Great looking build, that color is awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bondo bill Posted October 6, 2023 Share Posted October 6, 2023 Beautiful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kah puts Posted October 6, 2023 Share Posted October 6, 2023 You nailed it, 🚀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hard_2_Handle_454 Posted October 6, 2023 Share Posted October 6, 2023 That looks amazing! I remember 12yrs ago when I lost a job at the time; I came across one of these and some other rare kits being sold as an estate sale on eBay with the buy now price at $100 and there were 30 kits in the lot! I cried because I was broke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yeah Nah Posted October 6, 2023 Share Posted October 6, 2023 Beautiful job. Very sharp! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom99 Posted October 6, 2023 Share Posted October 6, 2023 Great build! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted October 6, 2023 Share Posted October 6, 2023 Awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted October 6, 2023 Share Posted October 6, 2023 Wonderful build with gorgeous color. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drodg Posted October 6, 2023 Share Posted October 6, 2023 Kind of a work of art. Congratulations Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve H Posted October 6, 2023 Share Posted October 6, 2023 Hi Mike, I love seeing these rare kits built. Beautiful build, and great colour choice. Very nice foil work on the trim, and those wheels look factory. Accurate or not, it’s stunning looking car. Cheers, Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenmojr Posted October 6, 2023 Share Posted October 6, 2023 What a beautiful model. This is superb work... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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