AMT Meyers Manx Dune Buggy

[Exotics_Builder]

Modifications:

• 3D printed Diolex wheels were cleaned, primered, drilled for air valves, and sprayed with Revell Chrome. The air valves were added after drying. Tires were sourced from my parts bin.
• Missing body-to-chassis bolts were installed using a pattern, with holes drilled, and Calibre 35 resin bolts used.
• The engine was assembled with additional wiring. Subsequently, a Replicas and Miniatures of Maryland 4-cylinder hop-up kit with downdraft Weber carburetors, fuel lines, and linkages was installed.
• Replicas and Miniatures finned brake drums were fitted and adapted for the wheels. Drum brakes were chosen instead of disk brakes to better align with the period of the vehicle. Although I am not particularly satisfied with the straight rod simulating the drive axles (without boots), I decided to leave it as is.
• The dashboard was detailed with instrument decals, Wizard O trim rings, and clear coat to simulate plastic covers. Additionally, a control knob and key lock for ignition were added.
• Different front seats from the parts bin were installed along with Gofer Racing stock-type seat belt hardware for both the front and back.
• Paper adhesive bandage tape was applied to the lower body to simulate the rough fiberglass texture of the actual car.
• Created rear MANX and front Shield emblem decals from no royalty vector image file of logos.

Painted Testors Flaming Orange covered with 2 coats Tamiya Pearl Clear and finished with Testor Wet Look Clear.  Mr. Hobby Black Primer was daubed onto the lower body to add more texture to the paper tape.

Edited May 10 by Exotics_Builder

[bondo bill]

cute little bugger nice job

[PappyD340]

Super nice build, well done!

[Nacho Z]

That is too cool!

[espo]

Like the paint finish. These were known for their metal flake finishes and your paint job looks very realistic to that appearance. Very nice interior and would hate to get any sand on it. 

[ChrisR]

NICE!

[karbuildr]

Nice Manx. I'm old enough to remember when these things were all over. Very nice build, cool color.

[tahiti7]

Nice build! Perfect color for this imho!

[Hotrodical customs]

On 5/10/2025 at 4:23 PM, Exotics_Builder said:

• What a bad ass build!!  Wow! Really made me want to buid another one! It looks amazing!

 

[ncbuckeye67]

That looks amazing! 

[slusher]

Outstanding build,Gerry!

[PatW]

Absolutely superb build and detailing! My favourite AMT kit although none available here in the UK and as a pensioner I can afford, I recently scratchbuilt a beach buggy with 3D printed engine.  and other spare parts also with a rollbar with mounted lights.

[carrucha]

Cool dune buggy.  Well detailed and finished.