Tub #8....in which this late 1990s kit model looks still looks pretty contemporary today...or at least I think so.....

[tim boyd]

This was a box stock buildup of the then-new AMT-Ertl 1932 Ford Vicky (Phaeton) Phantom kit. The only mods were the revised wheels shown here, which may have come from one of the Monogram 1970s street machine style kits, but not sure of that. The color is real 1/1 scale Mopar Hemi Orange Engine paint. 

The kit design was widely credited to the late artist/model builder/model journalist Jairus Watson and AMT-Ertl crew chief John Mueller (who is still very much with us today).  I was particularly impressed with molding/engraving of the spark plug wiring harness, the tubular frame crossmembers, and the DuVal windshield, while only disappointed with the design of the rear suspension, which was lifted from the then-current Mustang GT but was missing the upper rear control arms of the 1/1. 

The up top dates the build a bit IMHO, but the topless version still seems reasonably contemporary to me. 

Still, for a box stock build, this was a quick and enjoyable project.  Apologize for the leftover wax in the cutlines; need to address that one of these days.  More detailed images below.  Thanks for looking....still a couple more to come.  TB 

*****

Edited Sunday at 09:38 PM by tim boyd

[bondo bill]

Great paint and finishes especially the engine

[Kit Karson]

Great build, Brother!  Q. Where did the Mags come from? -KK

[tim boyd]

22 minutes ago, Kit Karson said:

Great build, Brother!  Q. Where did the Mags come from? -KK

Thanks Man.  Wish I knew, exactly.  I'm not sure I did an article on this one so don't have that reference readily available.  I

think they may have come from one of the late 1970s Monogram reboxes of their early 1970s street machine kits....maybe the "Poison Pinto",  or "Vega Van???" or some such.  Would definitely like to find another set, as I don't care for the ones that came in the AMT-Ertl Phantom Vicky kit, nor the similarly timed custom 1939 Chevy woody Sedan Delivery kit which IIRC used the same tires.  Anyone else recognize these?   TB