mr moto Posted June 4, 2017 Share Posted June 4, 2017 AMT first issued its '32 Ford roadster kit in 1959 as the very entry in the Trophy Series. I not sure I've ever seen anything that says "1950's hot rod" as much as the "Street Rod" box art car from that original 1959 kit. Just had to build it! Those of you that really know your Trophy Series history will be able to see that my build is not based on the 1959 kit. I used a 1960 version of the kit and it was surprising how much had been changed just one year after it came out. Still, it wasn't very difficult to make a few changes and get the 1959 look. I thought the hardest part would be coming up with a set of 1959 decals that were good enough to use but Ebay answered the call and a couple of coats of Duplicolor clear held them together very nicely. I also used the radiator and front axle from the '32 Vicky kit to get the right stance and look of the box art. Paint is Duplicolor Bahama Blue with a MM Ultra Gloss clear coat. Here is the box art followed by the build. Hope you enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis Lacy Posted June 4, 2017 Share Posted June 4, 2017 A vintage box art model doesn't get much better than this. Very nice! Did you add the tuck & roll to the interior sides? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr moto Posted June 4, 2017 Author Share Posted June 4, 2017 Yes, I did add the tuck and roll. It doesn't show on the box but I could tell that it was there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobthehobbyguy Posted June 5, 2017 Share Posted June 5, 2017 Love it. Very well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1930fordpickup Posted June 5, 2017 Share Posted June 5, 2017 Love it. Very well done.x2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darthsideous Posted June 5, 2017 Share Posted June 5, 2017 Really nice build. I love the wheels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted June 5, 2017 Share Posted June 5, 2017 Looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooOld Posted June 5, 2017 Share Posted June 5, 2017 Very very Koooool ! Excellent Box Art build ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mredjr Posted June 5, 2017 Share Posted June 5, 2017 Great job!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PARTSMARTY Posted June 5, 2017 Share Posted June 5, 2017 Very very Koooool ! Excellent Box Art build ! x2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bucket T Posted June 5, 2017 Share Posted June 5, 2017 Sweet. Nice detail too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted June 5, 2017 Share Posted June 5, 2017 Excellent. I think I built that kit way back when it first came out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geemoney Posted June 5, 2017 Share Posted June 5, 2017 I have NEVER seen this car done better!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geetee66 Posted June 5, 2017 Share Posted June 5, 2017 Looks good! Colour looks the right shade and everything Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Marischal Posted June 5, 2017 Share Posted June 5, 2017 Love it. Very well done.+ 3steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagercr Posted June 5, 2017 Share Posted June 5, 2017 Very cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D. Battista Posted June 6, 2017 Share Posted June 6, 2017 I just love old box art builds....You did an outstanding job on this one... Very very Cool..!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted June 6, 2017 Share Posted June 6, 2017 Super nice!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bondo bill Posted June 6, 2017 Share Posted June 6, 2017 very kool build Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High octane Posted June 6, 2017 Share Posted June 6, 2017 Lovin' it Manuel, and I remember when that kit first came out. What a looooong time ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernard Kron Posted September 18, 2018 Share Posted September 18, 2018 (edited) On 6/4/2017 at 12:49 PM, Dennis Lacy said: A vintage box art model doesn't get much better than this. Very nice! I agree! I've started a box art build of this illustration, except I'm using a Revell 1/25th Deuce Roadster to do it.. While researching it I came upon your fine rendition of the original AMT version. I am using it as a reference to help me understand the differences I'll have to deal with. Edited September 18, 2018 by Bernard Kron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gramps46 Posted September 18, 2018 Share Posted September 18, 2018 (edited) Very nice build indeed. I built the kit in 1959 and am sure the box art was the inspiration. Luckily I still have it. Thanks for sharing and the memories. Edited September 18, 2018 by Gramps46 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted September 20, 2018 Share Posted September 20, 2018 On 6/4/2017 at 3:49 PM, Dennis Lacy said: A vintage box art model doesn't get much better than this. Very nice! Agreed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sixties Sam Posted September 20, 2018 Share Posted September 20, 2018 Excellent build! Brings back memories of the many I built back in those days. One minor nit pick: I would lower the grille shell so the top of it is level with the cowling on the body. Personal preference, I guess. Good work! Sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DumpyDan Posted September 21, 2018 Share Posted September 21, 2018 So cool, nice build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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