greymack Posted January 30, 2015 Posted January 30, 2015 Hey guys just wondering if anyone has built the AMT 1/16 65 mustang and is there any major issues ?
blunc Posted January 30, 2015 Posted January 30, 2015 (edited) I think this has been covered before.... I think you will find that the consensus was that the main issue with that kit is that it's a scaled up version of a 1965 AMT annual kit with all the inherant issues of that time period. Hole in the block for the front axle, etc... Basically, it's an "okay" starting point if you want to make a decent looking large scale Stang. Edited January 30, 2015 by blunc
RAT-T Posted January 30, 2015 Posted January 30, 2015 I THINK THE A PILLER & VENT WINDOW LEAN BACK TOO FAR, & THE WHEEL WELLS LOOK TOO SMALL OR SOMETHING?? COULD BE MY POOR VISION AS WELL
Twokidsnosleep Posted January 30, 2015 Posted January 30, 2015 I haven't found a big review of the kit and did a few searches as I was looking to buy in 1/16 scale For my point of view, I have a the 'new' AMT kit unbuilt and a glue bomb parts kit from E bay as well The body looks good in coupe form, doors open, hood is removable, have a couple of versions that you can make There is obvious weakness in the pillars since the doors open....working on re-enforcing from the inside with styrene and doing this for a new windshield http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=93860&hl= A hole runs through the engine from side to side for a metal rod 'axle' for the wheels..very toy like the suspension detail and engine detail is minimal, but not uncommon with NorthAmerican kits...it isn't a Tamiya! still lots of room for modification For me it is a good larger scale start to modify and customize as I see fit. Nice if it was a fastback option, but that could be done too I love my Mustangs and this is sweet old school 'stang Shoot me a PM if you want anything further Scott
Junkman Posted January 30, 2015 Posted January 30, 2015 The main issue with the kit is that the A pillars and thus the windshield are slanted back too much, making the overall shape unrealistic. The pillars are also too thin. I don't know whether anyone has ever rectified it, however I haven't seen it done yet.
Twokidsnosleep Posted January 30, 2015 Posted January 30, 2015 (edited) Wow that is a great looking car...GT350 clone in the making??? Similar blue/grey /purple to my GT Edited January 30, 2015 by Twokidsnosleep
greymack Posted February 5, 2015 Author Posted February 5, 2015 Hi Junkman , yeah I see the issue with the window its no big deal just have to make it right . So does that mustang come with the side vent windows too ?
blunc Posted February 5, 2015 Posted February 5, 2015 the vent windows come molded to the doors in this kit, they will have to be corrected if the windshield is corrected.
greymack Posted February 6, 2015 Author Posted February 6, 2015 Hi guys well I got the mustang and have added extra thickness to the window pillers and add some length to the roof since that was to far back too. I'll post some pictures tonight .
unclescott58 Posted January 4, 2021 Posted January 4, 2021 Despite everything I've heard and seen about this kit, I had to finally had to buy. Going to keep it simple. White exterior with a blue interior.
unclescott58 Posted January 4, 2021 Posted January 4, 2021 I'm happy to see the instructions for the "50 Years" 1965 Mustang kit above. ☝️ At least they give proper information on what colors to paint the engine. Not Ford Blue! Ford painting all their engines blue didn't start until the 1966 model year. Thanks for getting that one right Round 2.
bluenote Posted January 5, 2021 Posted January 5, 2021 I had a very hard time with this model. The rear bumper would not fit properly at all. The interior tub/body once completed would not fit properly on the chassis and the doors would not line up properly (I ended up gluing them in as I couldn’t get them to look right. i painted it scalefinishes Ford silver blue metallic. I’m sure the more experienced builders here would have had an easier time, but I found it a bit of a chore!
vamach1 Posted January 5, 2021 Posted January 5, 2021 It’s a chrome they never fixed the mold for the wipers that are reversed.
mk11 Posted January 5, 2021 Posted January 5, 2021 Good catch, Rex. The real problem is that the whole roof sits about 1/4" back of where it should be. Moving it forward on the quarters should return the A pillar angle back to the correct 40 degrees. Scaling up the 1/25 coupe directly should get it in the ballpark. Got one sitting here awaiting the muse to strike
Casey Posted January 5, 2021 Posted January 5, 2021 1 hour ago, bluenote said: I’m sure the more experienced builders here would have had an easier time, but I found it a bit of a chore! Don't beat yourself up too much. This kit is rather crude, starting with that way-too-leaned-back windshield. The entire kit suffers from that "73% there" feeling, with no details quite right, and simplified assemblies all over. It's a total mystery how Lesney/AMT could have created such accurate American 200-S wheels, and almost completely failed on the balance of the kit. I would never recommend this kit to anyone, other than for the aforementioned wheels.
unclescott58 Posted January 5, 2021 Posted January 5, 2021 3 hours ago, bluenote said: I had a very hard time with this model. The rear bumper would not fit properly at all. The interior tub/body once completed would not fit properly on the chassis and the doors would not line up properly (I ended up gluing them in as I couldn’t get them to look right. i painted it scalefinishes Ford silver blue metallic. I’m sure the more experienced builders here would have had an easier time, but I found it a bit of a chore! Despite your problems with the kit, it looks like it turned out pretty nice. ?
webestang Posted January 5, 2021 Posted January 5, 2021 Here is my build of this one, the kit i bought was opened but not started and came with the resin teardrop hood. I want to redo all the trim in bare metal foil as I built this one before I learned how to use foil. And it sure does have that windshield lean.
unclescott58 Posted January 7, 2021 Posted January 7, 2021 Again I’m impressed with above build. ☝️ Another one that looks pretty nice. Other the area around the windshield, I don’t think the kit looks to bad. Not great. But, not terrible either.
youpey Posted January 8, 2021 Posted January 8, 2021 (edited) I bought that kit, opened it, put everything back in the box and eventually tossed it. And I keep everything, broken kits, missing parts. This one, tossed There is an old revell, 1/12 of 65 fastback and one for the gt350. They are pretty expensive, but i think they are tge way to go for a big mustang. I got the shelby one a few years ago for about 100 or so. It had one small part of the body that was broken but i fixed it and it looks good Edited January 8, 2021 by youpey
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