1968 GT500 AMT (plus other builds)

[Shelbytona]

Hey, I decided to sign up here since there's a lot of good info and some nicely built models! Here is a model i recently finished up.. this wasn't an easy one to build and isn't very accurate. Especially under the hood, but it was my only choice on this car. This is the fifth model i built recently, i used to build them a lot when i was a kid like 15yrs ago. I'll post up my other 4 builds later on.

This one is pretty much box stock, except i added a roll bar and seat belts. I also cut the grille out and put mesh behind it. I ran out of spark plug wire, so i might do that later when i get it... i don't really like the under the hood anyway since its wrong, so it will stay closed anyway.

Here's some pics,

Edited December 23, 2011 by Shelbytona

[Erik Smith]

Very nice Mustang. Clean build.

[Shelbytona]

Very nice Mustang. Clean build.

Thanks!

I forgot to add i flocked the floor as well. This was the round 2 one molded in lime green... it had the worst mold lines i've ever seen on a model.

[David G.]

A very good build- the interior is excellent!

David G.

[Shelbytona]

Here's my Munsters Dragula. i did it as close as a could to the real thing.

[Shelbytona]

My 1959 Ford Galaxy Skyliner... another tricky one to build.. the roof all works on it.

Edited December 23, 2011 by Shelbytona

[Shelbytona]

1969 Nova SS.

[W-409]

That Nova looks fabulous! Paintjob is truly amazing, and very realistic engine detailing. Nice builds, I would be VERY proud of them. And welcome to the forum!

Edited December 23, 2011 by W-409

[Dirkpitt289]

Love the Shelby (Have one in stash) and love the Drag-U-La car. I really want one of those. What was it like to build? How do you do your seatbelts? Tape and PE buckles? If so where do you get the buckles from?

[Shelbytona]

[Shelbytona]

Love the Shelby (Have one in stash) and love the Drag-U-La car. I really want one of those. What was it like to build? How do you do your seatbelts? Tape and PE buckles? If so where do you get the buckles from?

the drag-u-la car wasn't too bad to build.. if you want it to look realistic you'll have to strip a lot of chrome and paint it polished brass (alclad paint) same goes with the munsters coach which i still have to finish! i'll have to double check who makes the seatbelt parts... the material is 1/8" ribbon from walmart.. it comes in a big roll for about $1

That Nova looks fabulous! Paintjob is truly amazing, and very realistic engine detailing. Nice builds, I would be VERY proud of them. And welcome to the forum!

Thanks for the compliment!

A very good build- the interior is excellent!

David G.

Thanks!

[Monty]

Welcome to the board, Randy! That Mustang has been around forever, which would explain the mold lines. And you're right - it's not terribly accurate, but it's about the only game in town when it comes to '68 Shelbys. I still can't believe they couldn't be bothered to put the correct wheels in the kit when they designed it. Nonetheless, you did a great job with what they gave you.

Is the retractable Ford a multi-piece body? I love how that tuned out. What red paint did you use on that?

Looking forward to seeing more of your work.

[Shelbytona]

Welcome to the board, Randy! That Mustang has been around forever, which would explain the mold lines. And you're right - it's not terribly accurate, but it's about the only game in town when it comes to '68 Shelbys. I still can't believe they couldn't be bothered to put the correct wheels in the kit when they designed it. Nonetheless, you did a great job with what they gave you.

Is the retractable Ford a multi-piece body? I love how that tuned out. What red paint did you use on that?

Looking forward to seeing more of your work.

Thanks! this seems like a awesome forum!

Its been around since 1968? it sure looks like it was! yeah the wheels were junk, three of the wheels didn't have the lug nuts moulded into them! i just stripped them and painted them in alclad polished aluminum. the tires seem to big too... oh well.

yeah it was a multi piece.. pretty tricky making everything work! this one looks to be from 1959.. it wasn't as bad as the shelby, but lack a lot of detail too. the Nova is an awesome kit! no complaints on that one at all. I'm not sure what the paint was... it was some old base coat i had laying around. it was dupont base coat clear coat.

[promo55]

Those are very nice models, your paint and detailing is excellent! Yes, the Skyliner dates from '59. I have seen 2 more where the top worked properly. You did a first rate job on getting that complex assembly working correctly! Very good!

[Shelbytona]

Those are very nice models, your paint and detailing is excellent! Yes, the Skyliner dates from '59. I have seen 2 more where the top worked properly. You did a first rate job on getting that complex assembly working correctly! Very good!

Thanks for the compliment! wow that's an old reissue! yeah its a neat kit.. i'll take a pic of it with the top down later, it works awesome.

[Greg Pugh]

Welcome Randy. WOW! Those are some fantastic looking builds. Very nice!!!

[Tonioseven]

Beautiful builds!!!

[deathskull59]

all those builds look nice where do i begein.

[Shelbytona]

Thanks for the compliments!

The seat belt photo etched parts are made by model car garage.