unclescott58 Posted September 1, 2014 Posted September 1, 2014 Here's another one of my simple promo style builds I recently completed. I was inspired to build it like I did, because of a real '63 promo I saw on the web. That promo was painted silver, with a matching silver interior. Even though the silver interior was not an option on the real car, I liked it and copied the look. In a lot of ways this is a terrible kit. I believed it was based off the old promo, where they cut the hood open and gave you a primitive looking 409 to go in there. With the lack of under hood detail. Like no firewall. And the kit having a promo like engine plate you can use instead of the 409. I chose to use the engine plate, and glue the hood closed. The one other thing I dislike about this model is the molded in taillights. Requiring you to carefully paint the taillights. Despite the simplicity of the kit. It goes together well. And I think it turned okay. Someday I'll have to buy the Revell '63 for comparison. Scott
Maxicoop Posted September 1, 2014 Posted September 1, 2014 Great lookin' 63 Scott ...... I remember them well and you did a super job !!!!!
StevenGuthmiller Posted September 1, 2014 Posted September 1, 2014 Here's another one of my simple promo style builds I recently completed. I was inspired to build it like I did, because of a real '63 promo I saw on the web. That promo was painted silver, with a matching silver interior. Even though the silver interior was not an option on the real car, I liked it and copied the look. In a lot of ways this is a terrible kit. I believed it was based off the old promo, where they cut the hood open and gave you a primitive looking 409 to go in there. With the lack of under hood detail. Like no firewall. And the kit having a promo like engine plate you can use instead of the 409. I chose to use the engine plate, and glue the hood closed. The one other thing I dislike about this model is the molded in taillights. Requiring you to carefully paint the taillights. image.jpg image.jpg image.jpg Despite the simplicity of the kit. It goes together well. And I think it turned okay. Someday I'll have to buy the Revell '63 for comparison. Scott Don't waste your money on the Revell kit Scott. If it's the same one I have, it's pretty dissappointing. The body on the AMT kit is much nicer. Nice job! Steve
Dan Helferich Posted September 1, 2014 Posted September 1, 2014 The 409 and firewall were in the original kit but got lost or damaged. They (AMT) cobbled up a replacement 409 nowhere the quality of the original. They also replaced the red and chrome tail lights with cast in units. The body is still very nice and some kit bashing with an AMT '64 will get you a firewall and a much better 409.
disabled modeler Posted September 2, 2014 Posted September 2, 2014 Well I like it Scott....turned out nice looking. I myself love promos,promo like kits just as much as the full detailed ones...sometimes simple is better.
Harry P. Posted September 2, 2014 Posted September 2, 2014 Might want to foil all of that painted trim and window surrounds.
randx0 Posted September 2, 2014 Posted September 2, 2014 Might want to foil all of that painted trim and window surrounds.Would kinda kill the "promo style " , dontcha think ?
unclescott58 Posted September 2, 2014 Author Posted September 2, 2014 Would kinda kill the "promo style " , dontcha think ? Ah, that's just Harry again. In fact I'm surprised he didn't mention the lack of an outside mirror. Or that I didn't back wash the grille. Your slipping Harry. Scott
Bob Ellis Posted September 3, 2014 Posted September 3, 2014 It's interesting that you call this a promo build, because it is, sort of. What other people have said is true, the engine and firewall of the original 3 in 1 kit are lost. What you have are the remnants of the AMT Craftsman kit (1967) that also was sold as a drag combo kit with the trailer and Chevelle funny in 1969.All of this are the promo parts. In the 60s, this kit had a closed promo type hood. In 1987 or 1988, ERTL found the tool and resurrected the kit. Unfortunately, AMT lost the engine and the fire wall and the hood. Also, the separate red tail lights were eliminated in the 1969 reissue as well as a cost cutting measure. Amazingly, most of the custom parts, including Advanced Custom parts returned. $200 collector unbuilt '63 Impala kits became $50 kits over night with the reissue of this kit by ERTL. You will also notice that the wheels are promo design, and not the typical separate wheel cover and wheel backs that were the standard parts of the 3 in 1 kits. The hood is new, in that the tab to use the AMT hood clip is gone. The body is missing the hood clip tab as well. But it makes a terrific promo type model. Some people think that the old AMT models such as this Impala have a nicer rendition than the newer computer generated kits of today. Thanks for sharing your work.
unclescott58 Posted September 3, 2014 Author Posted September 3, 2014 Thanks for the great info, Bob. And thanks to everybody else for the nice comments. Scott
Harry P. Posted September 3, 2014 Posted September 3, 2014 Your slipping Harry. No, just being easy on you.
unclescott58 Posted September 4, 2014 Author Posted September 4, 2014 No, just being easy on you. Why, thank you. Scott
Ulf Posted July 20, 2024 Posted July 20, 2024 Nice build, I like it and I like the idea promo style. There are usually theme threads like show yours _____ but I have not found any with promo style. Is there anyone who has a tip ?
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