Avanti for 1963 by AMT

[jdcar32]

So this old tool kit offered some challenges ! The wonky AMT hood and door hinges were upgraded. The trunk was opened. After detailing the engine I found that it didn't fit well but a little carving remedied that. The stock seats weren't right so they were widened. Console switch gear and dash knobs added. Window garnish moldings and an acetate windshield fitted because the kit windshield was too small. After the bumpers and headlight rims were smoothed they needed re-chrome. I don't have an air brush so Rustoleum Bright Chrome     paint was applied, it looks OK.  Most of the engine compartment accessories and wipers were scratch built and stretched sprue wiring was added. The chassis was detailed, new sway bars front and rear, e-brake lines, and the floorpan was finished to resemble raw fiberglass, like early Corvettes. The paint is Tamiya Competition White. I like the factory optional Halibrand wheels supplied in the Round 2 repop kit so those were added. Had to have that beautiful swan neck mirror so I fabbed one. Finally, clear/red lenses were added all around.

[thatz4u]

nice job on a difficult kit, well done

[Dave Darby]

I'm going to pop the seal on this thread and say all that extra effort really paid off. The paint detail work really wakes/breaks up the molded parts. Beautiful build with super nice detail. I love it!

Edited July 2, 2023 by Dave Darby

[Chuckyg1]

Really well done. The under carriage and engine compartment detail are outstanding. Cleanly built.

[Mittagskind]

Very rich in details, great work in this scale.

[mgbdriver]

Nice work! One of my favorite cars..

[Classicgas]

Absolutely stunning.

[espo]

Beautiful looking Avanti with great attention to detail on the engine and chassis. The interior is very realistic looking. 

[TonyK]

Great detail and great job on the model!

[DanL]

Nice work on this old model... I believe this is the first model I ever built when I was 8 years old... yours looks much better than mine did

Cheers

[cobraman]

Very, very nice !

[bbowser]

Great work upgrading that ancient kit!

[bisc63]

Your added details really make this build next-level stuff. The chassis and engine bay are especially attractive. Favorite bit: the shift linkages!

[Bainford]

Excellent build of a very cool car. Very nice detailing, clean work, and great colour choices. Love the wheel choice, too. Love it!

[atomicholiday]

Really nice.  Excellent build quality.?

[Street Rod]

Excellent work! The upgrades and details make all the difference.

[charger74]

It looks fantastic ????

[bondo bill]

very nice build

[cifenet]

I really like what you have done here!  Excellent skill displayed as well!  Bravo!

[XYHARRY]

Great work Jon. You can spend some time looking at this as it has so many details. I especially like the vehicle ID plate on the inner fender and those windscreen wipers. Very well done.

Cheers, 

David. ??

[James2]

Not my cup of tea as a subject, but you've done a beautiful job on the build. Your foil work and details look great and the detail painting add just the right touches. Nice job.

[H.A.K]

Great details.

[ss2000]

Beautiful!

[slusher]

Outstanding!

[Kah puts]

That’s a bingo ?