Another one from the archives - AMT 1969 Hemi Daytona

[gtx6970]

Hers another one from the back of the shelf. This one was built right ater the kit was introduced in the early-mid 90's.

AMT Daytona body and interior with the AMT 1968 roadrunner chassis .

Body was heavily modified to get the nose to fit and look right. Painted in F6 bright green base coat with a urethane clear , all air brushed on. Interior is just testors white with a dullcoat clear.

Lots of photo etched parts underhood,,, including working hood pins and lanyards.( the bezels have gone missing from the hood ) Nose center grille is a screen mesh and painted to match.

Wheels are out of the mpc 1969 Barracuda kit. Redline tires are from Stevens international.

Its kind a gotten beat up a bit over the years and a few items need re-attached like the hood latch tray . I was in process of changing display cases and thought now was a good time to make some repairs, and just decided to snap off a few pictures before it gets put away for another 10 years after repairs are done.

This was the 1st of only 2 cars I've done that received magazine coverage at a show.

Edited August 22, 2012 by gtx6970

[Greg Pugh]

That's nice!!

[High octane]

VERY nice job on that Daytona.

[ChrisR]

Nice detailing on the engine.

[gtx6970]

Very very nice, great engine detail, and good job on the recall rims. If you need a pair of the hood pin bezels, I may have some spares, pm me your addy.

What magazine did you get coverage in?

I think I still have the photo etched kit these came on in my parts drawer. so I am good on the bezels, but thanks.

I don't remember if it was scale auto or modelcars. it was just a smalll blip with part of a contest coverage section. w

When I did the shows back then it did very well.

But the hobby has advanced so far, Today it wouldn't even get a second look.

[slusher]

Really nice engine detail. great color and wheels. Sharp...

[Platerpants]

nice i think my daytona should be redone it was supposed to be a what if petty had a daytona but never got petty decals and looks crummy (i was 12 when i built it.)

[bbowser]

Very nice build, great engine room details. Outstanding.