AMT 65 Ford Galaxie

[Bill_B]

I'm a super slow builder and completing a model is a huge accomplishment. 

Here is one I was able to finish this year. Pretty much box stock aside from the wheel/tire package and some flocking (does flocking count or does this fall more under the "paint/finishes" category? 🤔).

Also, this was a test subject for the rust on the exhaust system using steel wool and vinegar. I will be using this technic more in the future to see what all I can accomplish with it. 

[Shark]

Looks like you dropped it down a little also. Clean build.

Explain what you did with the steel wool and vinegar, haven't heard that one before.

[Trainwreck]

Kudos for the weathering on the bottom end, really nice build.

[stavanzer]

Excellent Build. The interior detailing is very sharp, and cleanly done!

The Bronze Finish is smooth and professional, as well as working very well on that Ford!

The Rust looks good.

Only Two quibbles.

1. If the exhaust is that rusty, I'd expect the rest of the chassis might show a touch of Rust too.

2. You might think about sanding the tread on the tires a little bit, to show some wear.

Overall, 9/10 Score.

Good Show.

[charger74]

Very nice work

[bondo bill]

great build, love the interior

[ChrisR]

Nice!

[Darbo]

Nice build, love the wheels and stance

[espo]

Great looking paint color and finish. Like the interior finishes. 

[Horrorshow]

Excellent work, really dig your wheels and tire choice.

[bh1701]

Great looking model. The exterior color looks good, and the interior is even better!

Bart

[Kah puts]

That’s a pearl 👍

[BKF]

Very nice paint and detailed build and love the wheels! I've used the steel wool and vinegar solution for staining wood long ago. 

[PappyD340]

Great looking Galaxie!

[RACINE ISHRAQUR RAZA]

Looks wonderful!

[lucky 130]

In 65' didn't ford still use black engine blocks? Mine had a black block. just asking Very clean build. 

 

[Chuck Mols]

Great color and stance. The interior is nicely done for sure. Keep up the good work.

[Rattlecan Dan]

Looks nice. Good job.

[Bill_B]

On 11/25/2025 at 8:27 PM, Shark said:

Looks like you dropped it down a little also. Clean build.

Explain what you did with the steel wool and vinegar, haven't heard that one before.

I keep I small piece of fine steel wool in a little cup with vin-i-ger. The vinegar rusts the steel wool and makes a solution then just brush it on. Like I said this is my first time using this method so I'm sure there'll be tweaks and what not. I let is dry up when I'm done with it and when I go to use it again, I just add a little vinegar back to the cup and carry on.  

20 hours ago, lucky 130 said:

In 65' didn't ford still use black engine blocks? Mine had a black block. just asking Very clean build. 

 

My google searches at the time I found the engine blocks were 50/50 blue and black. The blue is a classic Ford engine color so I went with it. 

 

Thanks everyone for the comments and interest. Hope everyone had/is having a nice holiday weekend. 

[Shark]

Thanks for the reply concerning the vinegar rusting technique. As far as engine colors, I can't stand a black engine. On my real vehicles, if one comes out, it gets painted a lighter color. That way I can see it there are any leaks or anything.

[slusher]

Nice build!

[XYHARRY]

Nice Galaxie, especially the interior and matching colour combo. Wheels and stance finishes it off perfectly. Well done Bill. 

[Zippi]

Nice looking build there William.  Great looking interior and the little trick with the steel wool and vinegar is pretty kewl.  

[Sledsel]

Good looking Galaxie. Love the color!

[Bill_B]

Thanks again for the love everyone. Much appreciated.