AMT Studebaker Avanti

[THarrison351]

My son gave this to me to build a while ago. I knew it was not going to be an easy kit and I wasn't disappointed. A lot of detail and features in this ancient model, but obvious items are missing. There is no interior mirror and a master cylinder with brake booster should be under the hood. I had nothing in my spares, so I went without. Paint is Tamiya gloss aluminum, metallic red, and light sand. Not exactly factory correct, but close enough for me. I have another one that I plan to build in the future as a 1964 version. Thanks for looking!

I'm so happy they tooled up factory mags. The old deep dish slots that are still included, never looked good to me.

For those that might be building this, the vents on the left side cowl on the raised bump, should not be there. I didn't realize it until I started detailing and foiling.

Other than some slight flash, a few sink holes, and the parting lines, the clean up and mock up went well. It was the engine that eventually threw a wrench in the works. The oil pan or something makes it sit way too high.

[ChrisR]

Looking good.

[NOBLNG]

It looks really great Tim!? I recently picked one up at a flea market that I want to build soon…so thanks for the heads up on some issues.?

[Hard_2_Handle_454]

Came out great though.

[Paul Payne]

Gorgeous build!

[TarheelRick]

That is one beautiful Avanti, the silver paint really works well with that sexy body. The only issue I have, and it does not reflect on this build, is the bumpers appear to be too wide and stick out past the body a bit too much. They are especially noticeable on your front and rear close-up shots. That interior work is excellent.

Edited April 21, 2024 by TarheelRick

[Phildaupho]

Very well built. Beautiful model of beautiful car. I have had one in my stash for decades but will definitely get built some day. I feel in love with the Avanti since the first time I saw one when they were brand new.

[Ragtop Man]

Oh, baby. That is dead solid perfect. Much straighter than they ever left the factory! Nice job. 

[thatz4u]

best build of the kit I've seen in a long while, great detail, well done..

[o-man]

You did a fine job on what apparently is a tough kit

[espo]

Beautiful looking paint finish and color. The interior two tone treatment looks great and well detailed as is the engine. I agree with you about the kits dish slot wheels, save those for another project.  

[karbuildr]

Awesome work, very nice in silver and red.

[Kah puts]

I had no idea this kit could look so good, brilliant ?

[Ace-Garageguy]

Very attractive model, and that fine-grained silver really brings out the subtle sculpting of the body.

The interior colors work very well with it, look European.

[Yeah Nah]

Striking, sharp build Tim. Great job on the brightwork. 

[XYHARRY]

Tim, your Avanti looks amazing in that colour combo, very regal. Really well done. 

Cheers, 

David. ??

[ncbuckeye67]

That's an outstanding build, sir! Your paint looks amazing, I love that silver (I use it a lot for a base coat). I appreciate all the info you put in this post, as I plan on building one of these kits myself soon.

[70 Sting]

That’s very sharp!  Nice colour choices.

[Tom99]

Very nice!

[happy grumpy]

This is a challenging kit for sure, I've had this kit for 6 years and I keep putting off. You did a great job on it. The colors look great and the interior is awesome. Might give me the push to start mine.

[Bugatti Fan]

Nice model.  A very futuristic looking car in its day.

[Rattlecan Dan]

Very nice build. Very sharp looking. Nice job.

[Bainford]

Nice looking Avanti. Such unique and interesting cars, quite striking in 1:1, as is your model. The silver looks great. Nice work. I have had one in my stash for many years, trying to figure out what to do with it. Seeing yours, I'm thinking it's time I dug it out and put it on the bench.

[THarrison351]

On 4/21/2024 at 8:27 AM, ChrisR said:

Looking good.

Thanks!

On 4/21/2024 at 8:53 AM, NOBLNG said:

It looks really great Tim!? I recently picked one up at a flea market that I want to build soon…so thanks for the heads up on some issues.

Thank you! Good luck with your build!

On 4/21/2024 at 9:11 AM, Hard_2_Handle_454 said:

Came out great though.

Thanks!

On 4/21/2024 at 9:18 AM, Paul Payne said:

Gorgeous build!

Thank you!

On 4/21/2024 at 9:20 AM, TarheelRick said:

That is one beautiful Avanti, the silver paint really works well with that sexy body. The only issue I have, and it does not reflect on this build, is the bumpers appear to be too wide and stick out past the body a bit too much. They are especially noticeable on your front and rear close-up shots. That interior work is excellent.

Thanks!

On 4/21/2024 at 10:05 AM, Phildaupho said:

Very well built. Beautiful model of beautiful car. I have had one in my stash for decades but will definitely get built some day. I feel in love with the Avanti since the first time I saw one when they were brand new.

Thank you! Get 'er done!

On 4/21/2024 at 10:29 AM, Ragtop Man said:

Oh, baby. That is dead solid perfect. Much straighter than they ever left the factory! Nice job. 

Thanks!

On 4/21/2024 at 11:03 AM, thatz4u said:

best build of the kit I've seen in a long while, great detail, well done..

Thank you!

On 4/21/2024 at 11:09 AM, o-man said:

You did a fine job on what apparently is a tough kit

Thanks!

On 4/21/2024 at 11:22 AM, espo said:

Beautiful looking paint finish and color. The interior two tone treatment looks great and well detailed as is the engine. I agree with you about the kits dish slot wheels, save those for another project.

Thank you!

On 4/21/2024 at 4:29 PM, karbuildr said:

Awesome work, very nice in silver and red.

Thanks!

21 hours ago, Kah puts said:

I had no idea this kit could look so good, brilliant ?

Thank you!

20 hours ago, Ace-Garageguy said:

Very attractive model, and that fine-grained silver really brings out the subtle sculpting of the body.

The interior colors work very well with it, look European.

Thanks!

18 hours ago, Yeah Nah said:

Striking, sharp build Tim. Great job on the brightwork. 

Thank you!

13 hours ago, XYHARRY said:

Tim, your Avanti looks amazing in that colour combo, very regal. Really well done. 

Cheers, 

David. ??

Thanks!

13 hours ago, ncbuckeye67 said:

That's an outstanding build, sir! Your paint looks amazing, I love that silver (I use it a lot for a base coat). I appreciate all the info you put in this post, as I plan on building one of these kits myself soon.

Thank you! I hope it helps.

13 hours ago, 70 Sting said:

That’s very sharp!  Nice colour choices.

Thanks!

13 hours ago, Tom99 said:

Very nice!

Thank you!

7 hours ago, happy grumpy said:

This is a challenging kit for sure, I've had this kit for 6 years and I keep putting off. You did a great job on it. The colors look great and the interior is awesome. Might give me the push to start mine.

Thanks! Time to get building!

5 hours ago, Bugatti Fan said:

Nice model.  A very futuristic looking car in its day.

Thank you!

4 hours ago, Rattlecan Dan said:

Very nice build. Very sharp looking. Nice job.

Thanks!

4 hours ago, Bainford said:

Nice looking Avanti. Such unique and interesting cars, quite striking in 1:1, as is your model. The silver looks great. Nice work. I have had one in my stash for many years, trying to figure out what to do with it. Seeing yours, I'm thinking it's time I dug it out and put it on the bench.

Thank you! Great! Hope to see yours finished!

[louis Carabott]

Very elegant build Sir ?