AMT 1968 Roadrunner

[karbuildr]

The tried and true AMT Roadrunner. A very nice kit, goes together very well with no issues. I’ve built several over the years. I did an engine swap and used the Viper style engine from the AMT 1971 Duster “Custom” issue of that kit. It was practically a drop in fit. I also used the wheels, tires and disc brakes from the Duster. As I do with so many kits, I painted this kit and all the parts some time ago, then put it back in it’s box until I came across it late last year while searching for something else. I’d been curious about Krylon Fusion paint, so I picked up a can of Krylon Fusion Gloss Sunbeam, a very bright yellow, decanted it, thinned it a little with cheap lacquer thinner and airbrushed it. Through the airbrush, it sprayed very nicely, dried fast, and looks glossy. I did clear coat it with Testors Boyd’s enamel clear. That particular clear, when thinned down, has a slight amber tint which adds a little more depth to the yellow. Too bad it’s no longer available, I’ve used it as a kind of toner on a lot of builds.

[SpikeSchumacher]

That's super nice, David!

[michelle]

awesome work 

Edited April 16 by michelle

[karbuildr]

Thanks Mathias and Michelle.

[NOBLNG]

Nice work, the wheels look good on it.👍

[Geno]

That snake will kill the Coyote for sure. Way cool.💯

[PappyD340]

Very nice build!

[espo]

Great paint finish and hood stripes. Like the Viper engine. 

[karbuildr]

Greg, Gene, Larry, and David thanks so much.

[Valvefloat]

Just widen out the hood stripes more and voila.

[ChrisR]

Nice!

[slusher]

Fantastic looking Roadrunner!

[karbuildr]

Chris and Carl thanks.

[6bblbird]

Pretty cool!

[karbuildr]

Thanks Walter.

[AMT68]

That yellow looks sensational. Great job. 

[karbuildr]

Thank you Tom.

[crazyjim]

Looking good.

[karbuildr]

Thank you Jim.

[Rattlecan Dan]

Man, that'll catch your eye! Nice job.