1941 Plymouth question.

[Zhu]

Hello everyone, I hope you are well today.

An old friend came round today & brought me a present. It is an AMT kit of the1941 Plymouth. I really like the shape of these older cars. To my mind they have more character than the modern cars we see on our streets today; perhaps it’s an age thing.

Before I commence the build I would like to know if any of you that have built this car before encountered any problems & how you resolved them.

And as an older, inexperienced guy returning to the hobby are there any pitfalls that I should avoid?

In anticipation of you help.

Dave.

[Chuck Most]

I've built a number of these kits, and I have never had any significant assembly problems with them. The stock engine goes together well, but the optional V8 (I think its supposed to be a Mopar 340) can be a bit fiddly. I've had some trouble with the splash aprons not wanting to go on straight, but it's nothing a little prodding won't cure. Overall, it's a fairly simple kit to build, and looks really nice when done.

[Zhu]

Thank you very much for your feedback Chuck.

It is reassuring to know I’m not going to fall into a black hole with this kit.

I’ll probably make a start on the build this weekend, depending on the weather.

Forgive my ignorance but do the majority of people here have a build topic in the “on the bench†thingy-a-me do-da.

Or does one build the kit & then post the finished model in the “Under glass†jobby. (Forgive me; I don’t know what these “sections†are called)

A little advice would be much appreciated.

Not only am I a novice builder but I’m a complete novice with computers & forums as well. (“Laughs embarrassinglyâ€)

[Wagoneer81]

Not only am I a novice builder but I’m a complete novice with computers & forums as well. (“Laughs embarrassinglyâ€)

Stick around, pal and we'll eddu...educai... uhh...We'll learn ya!!! Truthfully, there's no time like the present to learn. there are a lot of people here (including me) who would be more than happy to help you with posting pics (it's easier than one might think) or would give any advice you might want on a myriad of topics.

BTW, I built two AMT '41 Plymouths...one Stock, one mild custom. I enjoyed those builds... They met the crusher (Spelled, 'Ex-wife') several years ago and I'd love to do a couple more. Truthfully, I wouldn't mind seeing a build thread of this kit. If not, some pics of the finished car would definitely be the Kitty's Whiskers!

[The Modeling Hermit]

Here's one that I built several years ago. It's what a common high schooler's street custom might have looked like in 1959. Sorry about the lady, but I couldn't get her to look at the camera.

[Zhu]

Hello, I hope you are well today.

Stick around, pal and we'll eddu...educai... uhh...We'll learn ya!!! Truthfully, there's no time like the present to learn. there are a lot of people here (including me) who would be more than happy to help you with posting pics (it's easier than one might think) or would give any advice you might want on a myriad of topics.

BTW, I built two AMT '41 Plymouths...one Stock, one mild custom. I enjoyed those builds... They met the crusher (Spelled, 'Ex-wife') several years ago and I'd love to do a couple more. Truthfully, I wouldn't mind seeing a build thread of this kit. If not, some pics of the finished car would definitely be the Kitty's Whiskers!

Thanks Wagoneer81 I need all the help I can get. Sorry to hear the fate of your Plymouths.

I have one in process, and have had no trouble so far.

Thats great news, I hope I dont get any problems either. Thanks Midnight.

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Thanks for taking the time & trouble to answer Gentlemen, it's much appreciated.

Regards, Dave.

[Zhu]

Hi kodiak, I hope you are well today.

Here's one that I built several years ago. It's what a common high schooler's street custom might have looked like in 1959. Sorry about the lady, but I couldn't get her to look at the camera.

Ooooe I like that very much, nice legs......sorry.Great looking car my friend. If mine turnes out half as good as yours did I'll be a very happy man indeed.

Thanks for taking the time & trouble to answer Gentlemen, it's much appreciated.

Regards, Dave.

[charlie8575]

I really like the shape of these older cars. To my mind they have more character than the modern cars we see on our streets today; perhaps it’s an age thing.

Trust me, it's not an age thing. Cars of today are truly characterless. While cars of a similar vintage share similar styling traits, utterly bland and indistinguishable (with a few exceptions) is today's styling cue.

And yes, that Plymouth is a nice little kit. They re-issue it every once in awhile and there are a lot of nice resin bodies available to use with it.

Charlie Larkin

[59 Impala]

I think it's a good kit as well. I built one out of the box years ago and I didn't even paint it. I also rebuilt one that was a glue bomb (glued together with a lot of glue and brush painted). Here are a couple of pics of it.

Yours should turn out very good. Dan

[Zhu]

I think it's a good kit as well. I built one out of the box years ago and I didn't even paint it. I also rebuilt one that was a glue bomb (glued together with a lot of glue and brush painted).

Yours should turn out very good. Dan

Thats very nice indeed Dan. I really like the colour,

Bestist

Dave.

[The Modeling Hermit]

Dave

When you build yours, take the time to detail the grill. Every time I look at this picture, that undetailed grill just screams at me. I just use water based flat black craft paint. Paint the grill with it, and when it's dry, take a soft rag and gently wipe over the raised areas. That will leave the flat black in the recesses, and make the grill look much more realistic. Compare it to the one I have pictured here, and you'll see what I mean. Others may have a better suggestions, but that's a cheap and easy one that I now use.

[Zhu]

Dave

When you build yours, take the time to detail the grill. Every time I look at this picture, that undetailed grill just screams at me. I just use water based flat black craft paint. Paint the grill with it, and when it's dry, take a soft rag and gently wipe over the raised areas. That will leave the flat black in the recesses, and make the grill look much more realistic. Compare it to the one I have pictured here, and you'll see what I mean. Others may have a better suggestions, but that's a cheap and easy one that I now use.

Hi Douglas I hope you’re well today.

I see what you mean, that’s a great idea & one I will definitely be trying out, many thanks.

I’m going on a little excursion on Friday with some new friends I’ve made at the local model club I recently joined. We are visiting a model shop which apparently is a veritable Aladdin’s cave of modelling goodies.

You mentioned you used “water based craft paint†to detail your grill, would you think it’s the sort of product a large model shop would stock? Or if not can you suggest any alternatives that a model shop might stock.

Regards to you & yours,

Dave.

[The Modeling Hermit]

Model Masters (Testors) has some water based paints, as well as most, if not all of the major paint manufacturers. A good hobby store will be able to aim you in the right direction.

[Zhu]

Thanks Douglas, much appreciated.