AMT Hemi Under Glass Barracuda

[gtx6970]

Im still waiting on decals for the Landy Coronet.

So decided to see if I can knock one of these out . Dug it out the end of last week and dove right in

 

I built one many years ago and in a weak moment , Sold it. Bought one of these repops several years back for just this day.

Its a very simple kit and really screams for some detailing.

So, I've decided to add some upgrades, Nothing fancy just some simple fuel lines and spark plug wiring. 

Fuel lines are a braided wire from Hobby Lobby and craft beads, Dist is a pre wired piece from MAD

Swapping out the rear tires for something better, And will swap out the generic kit wheels for the more accurate Hurst wheels instead 

 

The body is/will be Tamiya gold and gloss black ,, and I'll let it sit a day or 2 , then mask it off to do the black .

 

I'm undecided to just how I'll do the exhaust as I'm finding several different versions was used on this car back then 

 

Comments or critique's welcome,  Thanks for looking

 

Edited March 4 by gtx6970

[gtx6970]

.I got the good center stripe a little too narrow.

But.....I'll live with it.

I got the decals on it tonite.

If all is well tomorrow....

I'll clear it maybe late tomorrow....or Wednesday morning. 

Edited March 4 by gtx6970

[dragcarz]

Looks good to me Bill! 

[gtx6970]

Slight update.

Lesson learned today 

 

Cleared the body today,,,,and as soon as the paint started to fly, I noticed something different in the overspray in the box ( aka spray booth ) 

Pulled the body out in the sun and it now has a pearl look to it.

REAL hard to see unless you are holding it close or out in the sun , Neither of which will be an issue for me

 

I would strip it, But 1 - I dont have another set of decals., 2, I kinda like it actually. Its kinda cool in its own weird way 

So, Im gonna live with it and move on. Oddly enough,,,,,,, Its one of the best overall shines Ive ever got from a rattle can clear . So thats a plus 

So, lesson here is READ the can closely when you buy it 

 

[gtx6970]

REAL hard to see unless you are holding it close or out in the sun , Neither of which will be an issue for me. As once its done and in my case. You cant see it under natural light. As its not near as pronounced in person as these pics show it to be 

[Hmann68]

Looks good! I’d leave it too 😝

[Belugawrx]

Laid down beautifully tho !! (2thumsup)

[rv1963]

The paint looks really good, this is a really cool kit.

[gtx6970]

Getting close.

 

I had to get creative with wheel backs to keep the tires under the body ft and rears. In order to use the Hurst wheels I wanted.

But...it's all set now.

I need to get exhaust figured out

But Final assy today or maybe tomorrow 

[drodg]

This is looking very good.   Looking forward to you finishing it.   

[gtx6970]

On 3/7/2025 at 7:54 AM, drodg said:

This is looking very good.   Looking forward to you finishing it.   

Its done and posted in under glass forum

 

 

Thanks all