Absolutely love this kit. This is exactly the way I would have wanted to build a Corvette model as a kid (and a real one when I grew up!). On mine, the body wouldn't fit right because the tunnel for the transmission in the interior tub wouldn't fit all the way down over the transmission they used (wasn't wide enough). I don't think I've ever run in to that before and, of course, I didn't discover it in any of the test-fits I tried before painting.
I like how generous Round 2 is with tire options and extra parts, kinda helps relieve the pain of the expense of the kit. In the 60's this kit would've cost $2.50
I was about nine when this kit first came out, and I couldn't afford it back then, so I know what you mean. That said, I've come to realize that the true definition of "nostalgia" is clearly remembering yesterday's prices, but forgetting yesterday's weekly allowance. For me in 1969, that was about $0.25 per week. (I also just realized that my keyboard does not have a cent sign . . . .)
I have around 400 or so kits half put together and half still in the box. I used to buy some kits for parts to use on another model. Some of the models were purchased in the 1950's and 1960's and the price of some of the kits range from 50 cents and up to $1.25. Some of the same type kits are now priced $25.00 or more. I even saw one model that I know i paid around $1.50 back in the 1960's that is priced at $35.00. If I could sell my models at today's prices I could retire comfortably.......LOL
Chevy had dropped AMT as the contract for promo models in ‘68 so AMT had to ‘wing it’ and design models without the benefit of factory blueprints. The MPC kits were stock proportions and details, AMTs were just ‘close’.
After all this time watching your builds..... Only just clicked that you're a lefty!! Guess it's because it's the way I always do things that it didn't seem obvious..... 🤣. Beautiful colour on this build too... Looks like proper Metal Flake at that scale!!
You did not go anywhere near what I thought you were going to go with the paint job. But, I like what you did!!!! There is a madness to your method!!! LOL!
I gotta get this kit. I'm so glad you used that shimmer paint because I've always wondered how that stuff looked. It suits thus model giving it that 70s vibe.
I so do love how AMT gives you so many options. On the other hand it's sometimes quite the challenge to fit for one thing the firewall in the exact right place.... as well as other things. I suppose it's how you like to model, snap together or with a lot of leeway in how you decide to build it. Some kits from other manufacturers make it all too easy and that is much appreciated. But sometimes it's good to be so challenged to figure out certain things for yourself. In the end which type of model gives you more of a sense of accomplishment? Hmmm....
While watching the vid I kept wondering how I was going to paint mine. After seeing the fit of chassis to body I decided to pass on this kit. Love the color you chose.
Thank you very much for sharing this build and please keep em coming. To be completely honest I really disliked the candy corn color and thought it was going to look way too toyish but with the white top it actually looks like a 70s custom street car. Well done brother you killed it again. Everyone keep yourselves and love ones safe and healthy.
Just like the '68 Impala ss kit. AMT didn't have the license for the '68 Corvette kits, they released a custom version. MPC had the license for the stock versions for these kits.
At 15:13 you can see the manual show the different seats. I think it is ridiculous that they did that. I also would rather install the seats, rear-end, exhaust etc. But we don't design the molds for these kits. Anyway, another great build, Chris. I really like the color you picked out too.
Fantastic build as always!! Love the paint!!! I bought 4 of these. Will build 1, or 2. Love you channel think i watched 90% of your video's. Some if the models im really not interested in. Thats just the way of it isn't it.
Most excellent job on that one. The spoiler on that might be ok here in California drive ways are pretty thin but there i think I'd be a great snow plow just clear it out of the way lol
Its a nice kit but i would replace the chassis pan with a chassis pan out of a revell 1968 corvette or 1969 corvette of the same scale for more realism but i would still use the wheels and tires from the amt kit though.
I've been looking forward to this review! This kit has not been available for quite some time and mine is on order. Excellent review and presentation as always, love your color choices!!
ive been looking for future floor polish but all i can find is pledge foor polish.my questin is will that work the same way the as the one you use.thank you brother.your videos are hella fun to watch.got the courage to try a big rig from watching you.
The white plastic tire overlays are BFG Radial TA'S for the GREENWOOD Issue of long ago IT was John GREENWOOD'S A production /GT Corvette THIOSE Wheels that you like are "mini Lites"
I'm curious is to what you do with these models after you build and review them ???? Do you sell them or do you stick them on the shelf ?? I've always wondered!! I love your channel my friend my wife and I sit down everyday and watch your builds every day!!! Thank you again
That really turned out to be a nice model. Love the body color, it is outstanding. Love your use of the Molotov chrome pen. Since you live in Wisconsin, you could have put that spoiler on and made it a Corvette snowplow. Lol. Thanks for sharing.
So thankful for your reviews. I now know which kits to avoid, for instance I just can't deal with the metal front axle. I know you can modify but for me I'd rather get a different chassis altogether. Keep up the good work.
Another way to make a buying decision - look at the parts description schematic on the bottom of the box. Like you, I tend to avoid the more "simple" style kits. Metal axles, little (or no) undercarriage detail, simple interiors.....generally kits that were designed for kids as toys. Boring and not challenging - but if you are a kid, these are a good way to start to learn about how to put them together. Nice that hpi guy is showing the new builders what is available.
@@urbanurchin5930 Well said urchin i very seldom build a kit straight from the box anyway. That's why it takes me so long to finish one but as I'm on a very limited hobby budget I get my money's worth. I like to build kits that have plenty of spare parts.
Nice build as usual. Not really my cup of tea but you did a nice job. Were you watching star trek i could swear i hear it in the back ground. Sounds like the next generation
Yup, a very relaxing show to listen to in the background. I forgot to mute the background so folks got to hear my little TV and stuff. Good thing I didn't cuss...
Correct me if I’m wrong guys, but isn’t this the Greenwood racer AMT put out originally? The plastic tires referenced in the vid were actually covers to put on the kits tires and they were BFG Radial T/A 50s used on the Greenwood racer.
Is the custom windshield backwards? In the boxart, the hump is on the driver's side, but it looked like it was on the passenger's side when you showed it.
When he shows it on the parts tree, I think we're looking at it from the underside, not the top. Anyway, mine had the hump on the 'correct' (driver's) side
Another great job Chris. Is the paint booth you use the same one you tested back in Mar 3, 2017? If not could you tell me which one you use. I have a booth for airbrushing, but want another for spray cans and whatever you use seems to work great.
Chris, a follow up on the booth. I don't see the filter on your booth, but I do see a gap at the bottom at the back. Did you add a partition so that the spray cans hit the partition with the heavy bits while still venting out the fumes through the filter and exhaust? Whatever you've done certainly seems to work really well.
Who builds the BEST CORVETTES - Chevrolet. Who is my FAVORITE Corvette Kit Builder - on RU-vid - hpiguys Workshop, Chris. Thanks. And extra thanks if you laughed at the Chevy joke - I did.
The header/sidepipe combo is spaced for a big block. Use those and the heads that go with them and the motor magically becomes a big block! Paint those heads an aluminum color and it's instantly an L-88 427!! I love model car magic!
