AMT '36 ford gasser coming next year !

[Dave Darby]

On 11/27/2025 at 6:57 PM, Hondamatic said:

So what I did was partially split the bodysides from the firewall and insert some styrene, seems to work well, but haven't finished the kit yet

How well does that interface with the hood top?

[Carmak]

On 11/27/2025 at 12:09 PM, Stef said:

Michael is right! This is the layup of the century! Make it happen, Round 2!

This gem was at the Grimes, Iowa NNL6 this summer. I talked with the builder, but I can't remember his name.

I also can't remember if this was an AMT on Monogram 36 body.

[Mr. Metallic]

On 11/26/2025 at 2:41 PM, Dave Darby said:

I believe the stock 3 window roof was retooled as well. It's between 1/16th and  1/8 inch too wide at the front. Or somewhere in that neighborhood. I don't have one in front of me at the moment.

 

The overhang is highlighted in black.

My solution is similar to hondamatics, cut the firewall away from the body on one side which allows you so spread the body slightly to meet the roof.

[Hondamatic]

On 11/29/2025 at 7:42 PM, Dave Darby said:

How well does that interface with the hood top?

Its fine because the roof piece isnt altered. If anything, the hood sides would have to come outwards a little bit