Revell or AMT

[CEKPETHO BCE]

Im just wondering which company makes kits of higher quality, Revell or AMT?

Also, which are the best 32 Ford and Model T kits for a reasonable price?

[Nick Winter]

It really depends on the kit, AMT has more of a Diverse range of kits, Revell is mostly Hotrods, Muscle cars and 60's Fullsize.

As for the better '32 Ford and Model T, to my knowledge only AMT did the Model T and for the '32 I'd go Revell.

Also noticed your in Toronto, I'm east of you Whitby.

Nick

[Peter Lombardo]

Even though many of the “new†(a few years ago) AMT kits are well designed and engineered, the Revell kits are more consistently higher quality and better engineered. I also prefer the subject material more…..but that is only my opinion…..others will most likely have other preferences. I also don't think you can beat the Revell series of '32 Fords...they are all winners, I have many of each.

Edited February 6, 2011 by Peter Lombardo

[Mr. Moparman]

My opinion.....

Revell epesially when it comes to.....................................Dodge Charger's

BUT

AMT/Round2 has a lot more selection of kits that are good beginner kits. Simple and easy to build

[CEKPETHO BCE]

Thanks for the feedback guys and gals.

Im sort of new to the hobby and im trying to figure out what to invest my money in. Right now i have about 18 kits. Most of them are revell. A few Tamiya and some other random ones. Im wondering which company makes "the most bang for your buck" typa kits. I have only completed about 4 kits so for now i just want to get reasonably priced kits to get better at this before i start making any expensive or vintage kits. SO basically i want to know which company makes the best reasonably price kits that are relatively easy to assemble. Im mainly into Hot Rods and Muslce cars, but i like JDM and Euro cars as well.

[Nick Winter]

For getting the most parts for your buck in a box I'd go AMT, which usually have multiple ways to build something in one box. Revells usually have fewer extra parts.

Nick

[CEKPETHO BCE]

i have never built or bought an AMT kit before. Maybe i should look into it.

[Nick Winter]

i have never built or bought an AMT kit before. Maybe i should look into it.

Even if it's one of the not so good AMT's there's still a lot of good parts in them and there usually a little cheaper that Revells atleast at my hobby shop.

Nick

[The Modeling Hermit]

Revell kits are generally more detailed, but with that can come problems. I noticed that some of my 53? Chevy pickups sag where the axles met the wheels. It's like the bodies are too heavy for the axles. Revell came out with their series of tri5, 59/60, and 65 Chevies that are some of the best I've ever seen. I especially like those that came out in the "art" boxes of the '90s. Their 58, 62, 63, the new release 66 Impalas and 49 Mercury are some of the best yet, however I wouldn't recommend them to beginners. I know that I'm probably the only one on the board that really prefers the old metal axle AMT annuals from the 60s.

[Casey]

I'm wondering which company makes "the most bang for your buck" typa kits. *snip*

I'm mainly into Hot Rods and Muslce cars, but i like JDM and Euro cars as well.

For value, it's hard to beat Revell's '68 Dodge Charger R/T kit, which includes two engines, extra drag type parts, and additional tires. Their '32 Fords (3-window, 5-window, and Sedan) also offer good value through multiple building options and extra parts.

The recent AMT Double Dragster and 1925 Ford Double T kits also contain plenty of extra parts for various building options, and both have been updated with new parts and decals.

If you're unsure, ask here about a specific kit and you'll get plenty of honest input before you buy.

[Harry P.]

Mark T. is right, there is no simple answer here. Both companies have had their hits and misses over the years; there is no way one can accurately say that one manufacturer is "better" overall than the other.

Your best bet is to ask for opinions on a specific kit before you buy.

[Craig Irwin]

Another vote for "It depends". On a new tool done today it would be a toss-up.

[CEKPETHO BCE]

Thank you guys. You are very helpful. Appreciate all your time.

I recently bought a revell 31 ford tudor, revell good guys series 40 ford coupe and a revell good guys ford pick up from late 20's i think.

Then after reading your replies i also ordered an AMT 40 ford sedan delivery.

Is there anything in particular i should look out for with these kits, maybe fitment issues? Thanks again for all your help.

[MikeMc]

Best answer I can give is...buy what you like, as its plastic you can fix the problems.......remember..its only plastic

[lordairgtar]

Thank you guys. You are very helpful. Appreciate all your time.

I recently bought a revell 31 ford tudor, revell good guys series 40 ford coupe and a revell good guys ford pick up from late 20's i think.

Then after reading your replies i also ordered an AMT 40 ford sedan delivery.

Is there anything in particular i should look out for with these kits, maybe fitment issues? Thanks again for all your help.

I hope that 40 Sedan delivery you ordered isn't the one they redid into a goofy looking "lights on the top of fender" RIDES issue.

[Guest Markus355]

revell for fit/finish

amt for cool subject matter

[CEKPETHO BCE]

I hope that 40 Sedan delivery you ordered isn't the one they redid into a goofy looking "lights on the top of fender" RIDES issue.

Oh GOD no. This is the one i bought.

And since i already asked about revell and amt, i got a few questions about tamiya. I know those are more expensive and more detailed, but how easy are they to built over all? Are they more difficult to built than revell kits because of the detail level, or are they easier because of the company putting more time and money into engineering them?

I understand that everything depends on which kit it is, but how is tamiya compared to revell and amt overall?

[Harry P.]

I understand that everything depends on which kit it is, but how is tamiya compared to revell and amt overall?

Better.

[CEKPETHO BCE]

Better.

My apologies for phrasing the question wrong. I meant the fitment and the difficulty of building compared to revell and amt.

[Harry P.]

My apologies for phrasing the question wrong. I meant the fitment and the difficulty of building compared to revell and amt.

Overall.... better. For the most part Tamiya kits are very well engineered and generally don't have the problems that many U.S. kits have. That's not an absolute, of course, but in general that's the case. And you did ask about "overall"...

[ra7c7er]

My apologies for phrasing the question wrong. I meant the fitment and the difficulty of building compared to revell and amt.

I rarely have any major trouble with Tamiya that I find with Revell and AMT kits but they are expensive for curbside kits. But I tend to stay away from them even when they are a subject I like. I personally don't see the point in spending 50 bucks on a kit that doesn't have an engine. The highly detailed interior is nice but I personally have never seen a car made in 1:1 that the hood didn't open so to me they are pointless. Why produce such cool models and leave out one of the best parts.

Edited February 7, 2011 by ra7c7er

[CEKPETHO BCE]

I appreciate all your feedback.

[sbk]

As far as accuracy, which company makes a better 36 Ford coupe?

[greymack]

Hey there you should also look at lindberg too.

[CEKPETHO BCE]

I have never looked into lindberg before. From the pictures I've seen on here I feel like their 32 fords look funky. I see jimnohio has a few lindberg kits including a 40 ford, 37 cord and a mercedes SSK. Anyone have info on those kits? Is lindberg considered a higher end company like tamiya or more like a working class company like revell for example?