58 Impala Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 (edited) Was given this kit still sealed, is it any good or worth building? I've never seen this kit. Edited February 3, 2014 by 58 Impala Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High octane Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 They're all good, it's just that some are better than others. That AMT Deuce Roadster is a longtime favorite of many builders. While not a great kit, a good one and many have been sold. I remember when the very first edition of that kit came out. I was like Christmas! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cartpix Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 It's a pretty good kit, as I remember. The rivet counters would probably be able to find fault, with it. It's an old tooling, from the early 60's, I believe. It has stock parts & IIRC, it's a "metal axle" kit. The Revell 32 Fords are better but can't be built stock, out of the box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZTony8 Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 That's the original tool from AMT circa 1960,with some updates and changes.That particular version is from the 80s,I believe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jantrix Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 It's not bad at all. With some stance tweaks it should build up just fine. No real fitment issues I can recall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Myers Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 Have fun with a nice nostalgic kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnbuzzed Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 It's not on the detail or accuracy level of the contemporary Revell kits but if you're looking for a "fun" build, it fills the bill nicely. Go for it and enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan 191 Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 Are the fenders separate, or are they molded to the body or frame? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Myers Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 (edited) Separate. with a really nice early HEMI Edited February 3, 2014 by Greg Myers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 With a little work, it's a great base to build a traditional car... Build thread here...http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=59708 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
58 Impala Posted February 3, 2014 Author Share Posted February 3, 2014 Thanks for the replies, think I'll pop it open and have at it. Looks like a good candidate for a channeled traditional build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
horsepower Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 The thing to keep in mind about the AMT bodies is that due to the molding design of the fenders, all of the Deuce bodies are sectioned. The overall height of the body from the lower body lines to the upper belt line is to short for a stock body. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 (edited) The thing to keep in mind about the AMT bodies is that due to the molding design of the fenders, all of the Deuce bodies are sectioned. The overall height of the body from the lower body lines to the upper belt line is to short for a stock body. Yes, the body shells of all the AMT '32s are too short (vertically) at the firewall, but it's not really due to the fender design...just an incorrect scaling job by AMT for whatever reason. The Revell bodies, which ARE correct heightwise, more or less, will fit the AMT fenders pretty well. This shows how much too short the AMT body (on right) is compared to the Revell body. ALL the AMT and Revell shells share these dimensions. More on the AMT height problems and corrections here: http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/?showtopic=78983 This is the primary reason i did the "wedge" channel job on the model in post 10. Here are 2 more looks from the same kit. Edited February 4, 2014 by Ace-Garageguy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 It's a pretty good kit, as I remember. The rivet counters would probably be able to find fault, with it. Having purchased the exact issue pictured, I would suggest running, not walking, away from this kit. Other than the early Hemi valve covers, there wasn't anything inside I would complement. AMT's horrid Rally GT tires were present, the body character line is so thick it casts its own shadow (no exaggeration-- look at the box art model), and the entire kit has that "meh, close enough" feel to it. The brown plastic color didn't help, either, but even if it was free, I would pass on it, and suggest Tom does the same. The Revell kit is a far better starting point IMHO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mini trucker Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 I always grab em for the Hemi, it swaps into the 34 pickup, all the 32 car variants, the 36 coupe and the 40 ford kits too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Myers Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 On the other hand look at the kool builds Bill has started. All through the history of hot rodding ( Mostly based on the venerable Deuce ) the bodys have been chopped, channeled or sectioned so what's the big deal. AMT gave you a head start. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Goschke Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 In spite of its inaccuracies, I love this old kit, which originally came out in 1959. In 1960 it was re-released with an opening rumble seat and side mount spare tires — that's the kit that was the basis for all subsequent reissues. It's undergone many minor changes to accessory parts, especially wheels and tires. It can be a simple fun build, but later issues need more parts cleanup than the early issues. Here are two I've built, one a detailed late '40s channeled hot rod and an early '60s style simple build with no added detail, just a change in body angle, painted flames, modified up top, '59 Ford steering wheel and, later, with '57 Olds wheelcovers. Here's the model above as originally built “out-of-the-box”, shown with its chopped 5-window shelfmate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete L. Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 (edited) John, I really enjoy these last several builds...very traditional as far as I'm concerned. Very inspirational ! Any more pics, maybe chassis shots ? Edited February 4, 2014 by Pete L. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Myers Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 (edited) Just goes to show what can be done with this kit . Great work. "running" in the right direction. I'd say " Close enough" to a great build. Edited February 4, 2014 by Greg Myers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
58 Impala Posted February 4, 2014 Author Share Posted February 4, 2014 Nice builds for an older kit, really like the burgandy one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joker Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 My John Deere greenie.... Trophy hood ornament , lucky horseshoe shifter...yeah..it's got a Hemi. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Myers Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 WOW ! That's pretty cool. All that from a kit that's "meh, close enough" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draggon Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 So many possibilities...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmvw guy Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 (edited) Edited February 5, 2014 by rmvw guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmvw guy Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 The AMT '32 Fords are still among my favorites. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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