AMT International Scout II Restomod

[StokeModels]

This is outside of my usual comfort zone, but I was contacted by the social media managers for the new Scout Motors – they were looking for content for their blog and asked if I would be interested in building a classic Scout model. I was given free rein to build it however I wanted so I went with a restomod look, heavily influenced by the full-size builds of New Legend 4x4.

 

I started with the AMT International Scout kit and then 3D printed a whole bunch of new parts. I took some design cues from the new Scout, like the wheel style, bumpers and rear tire carrier in particular.

 

 

I also created a new grill to backdate it a little bit as I preferred the round headlight look. The chassis is pretty much from the kit with a 'lift kit' made of sheet styrene and Meng bolts.

 

 

Other 3D printed parts include the seats, steering wheel, gas cap, roof rack, canoe, mirrors, luggage, roll cage, winch, door handles, door locks and pulls and fender flares.

 

 

The engine bay of this kit is pretty sparse so I added the heater box, hood latch, air cleaner, brake master cylinder, distributor, radiator and catch tank to fill it out a bit. 

 

 

The body was painted with Tamiya lacquers, Insignia White and then the stripe pattern and roof were masked and Tamiya Pure Orange sprayed over top. All of the glass was replaced with sheet styrene.

 

 

Thanks for looking!

 

Martin.

 

 

[bh1701]

Looks great. Your photos are amazing!

[Mattilacken]

Epic build as always! Came out superb! 

[Hard_2_Handle_454]

Beautiful

[Phildaupho]

Great to see again. As always - fabulous photography.

[Roger U]

Beautiful model and beautiful photos.

[Trainwreck]

 A clean and convincing build, actually fooled me for a second. 

[Kah puts]

Ok where’s the model? 👍

[Bainford]

Holy carp! I thought I was looking at the 1:1 reference photos. 

[charger74]

Looks fantastic 

[cifenet]

Brilliant work, the photography is also top notch!  

[bondo bill]

cool concept and execution

[ChrisR]

Awesome!

[XYHARRY]

Very convincing to a 1:1. I thought I was looking at the reference photos too. Really well done Martin. 

[Can-Con]

Just beautiful work. 👍👍👍

When I first opened the post and seen the first pic I honestly thought it was a pic of the real truck you were using for inspiration. 

[Kanada Kustoms]

That looks fantastic!