Joe Lange Posted September 29 Posted September 29 From a combination of a Jo-Han 'Promo', and a 'glue-bomb' kit. 232ci Straight 6, dual carbs, and wire wheels. 32
Hi-Po Posted September 29 Posted September 29 Nice looking build with great detailing. Good color combo choice. 1
Kah puts Posted September 29 Posted September 29 Boy o boy, we don’t see a lot these nice little AMC models, this one thanks to you looks fantastic from your colour choices to the execution of foiling and detail work, bravo 👍 1 1
bamadon Posted September 29 Posted September 29 That came out looking good. I really like that body style. 1
Bainford Posted September 29 Posted September 29 The Rambler came our very nicely, Joe. Such a clean build and crisp detailing. And I LOVE the twin-carb six. 1
Falcon Ranchero Posted September 29 Posted September 29 Great representation of a seldom seen kit, I like it a lot. 1
Jim B Posted September 29 Posted September 29 Great looking Rambler. Well done. How did you make the antenna?
Hoffman Posted September 29 Posted September 29 Very nice! Those wire wheels look like Aurora (Monogram) XKE? Proportionally just right for the Rambler. 1
espo Posted September 29 Posted September 29 Beautiful looking paint colors and finishes are nice and clean. Like the detailing on the engine along with the duel carbs. 1
Rattlecan Dan Posted September 29 Posted September 29 Sweet little package! Beautifully detailed. Great work. 1
Joe Lange Posted September 29 Author Posted September 29 2 hours ago, Hoffman said: Very nice! Those wire wheels look like Aurora (Monogram) XKE? Proportionally just right for the Rambler. Thanks Tim, Actually, there not the Monogram wheels. I've got that XKE kit on the 'Trading' section right now and their not the same. I've had them for so long in my parts stash that I don't remember where they came from!
Phildaupho Posted September 30 Posted September 30 I really like your build. Always great to see an AMC. 1
Joe Lange Posted September 30 Author Posted September 30 19 hours ago, Jim B said: Great looking Rambler. Well done. How did you make the antenna? Thanks Jim. The antenna is 'steel music wire' from K&S Precision Metals. It is their .015" x 12". There are 4, 12 inch pieces in a pack. Check out the 'Hobbylinc' website. Part# 5498. Remember this stuff is music wire so it is HARD. I use a Dremel tool with a cutting disc and trim up the ends with the same disc. Don't use cutters or you will ruin them! 1
Jim B Posted September 30 Posted September 30 Thanks for the info. How about the antenna base? Anything special? 1
Cosmic D Posted September 30 Posted September 30 (edited) Really couldn't be improved - love the trunk - this was a great rebuild and worth every bit of effort. Edited October 1 by Cosmic D spelling 1
Joe Lange Posted September 30 Author Posted September 30 6 hours ago, Jim B said: Thanks for the info. How about the antenna base? Anything special? After drilling the hole and test fitting the antenna, I mark the antenna with a very fine point sharpie where I want it to line up with the top of the fender hole. Then just below that spot I will put a SMALL drop of JB Weld or epoxy and when I lower the antenna into the hole the adhesive will 'build up' around the hole and, when dry, it will look like an antenna base. Rotating the wire just when the adhesive touched the hole will give the base a more even 'rounded' look. Then just, very carefully, paint it black. 1
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