I checked both of my kits right after watching the video. For kit AMT-633, yellow styrene, the windshield has a large gap. The Coca-Cola kit AMT 1094/12, which is made of white styrene, the windshield fits perfectly.
I’ve got the Coke model and it’s the same. Two main issues with it, I had no idea how to put the bed together, then I checked the windscreen. Back in the box it went. I still have no idea how I’m going to fix this.
Your our 'Honesty Broker' compared to some of the other shills here on RU-vid. I'm not surprised anymore about any thing wrong on a Round2 kit - maybe they should try building their own kits before releasing them.
i have heard of some builders slicing some black wire wrap and then wrapping this around the windshield to close gap, similar to how a real rubber gasket would work around an actual full size windshield. Might be worth a try for an experienced builder.
You're a fairly well-known RU-vidr, contact the company and tell them your subscribers want to know why this hasn't been corrected, and ask them if they are going to send out replacement windshields. Their response will dictate whether or not we buy their models...
Myself I think the bigger issue about this type of thing is how it affects a beginning modeler who is trying to figure things out - maybe kinda by themselves. I got my first model at 8-9 yrs old. If I would've gotten this kit even at 12 yrs old it would've been a real bummer to discover the windshield was that way after paint and etc... and at that age I definitely would not have had any answer to go about "fixing" it. Frustrated beginning modelers are easily lost and harder to bring back later if they've adopted a "it's just not for me" idea. I honestly think that idea has pushed the die cast products over the years, and made them much more popular than they might've been a lot. Didn't know this was an issue with these kits - Thanks for sharing.
I understand what you're saying. The windshield fit issue on my kit may've been an isolated incident I hope. Maybe other kit copies are ok. I mentioned my fit issue so other modelers can possibly suggest a fix.
I built the Coke kit version last year as a stock pickup. The frt/rear windows mount from the outside. I added & blended a very thin strip of styrene to the 'headliner' of the cab for the frt window. U don't see the strip because of the BMF'd window trim. The rear 'glass' just (and I do mean 'just') fit. I'm pleased w/ the build.
I just got mine, the "Coke edition". Though I won't do the Coke markings. Seeing so many YT modelers having issues with windshield fitting, my kit seems defective. The front and back windshields fit well! Maybe I just got lucky. 😆👍 My winshields mount from the outside, with no gap. Maybe they fixed this for the Coke issue. Try running a line of thin styrene rod stock all around the windshield, to fill the gap, paint black to replicate black rubber weatherstripping.
I just looked at the Hpiguys Workshop where he does a build on this kit, the front AND the back windows are too small. The way he addressed the front window was to use Shoe Goo to glue the window in leaving the gap on the top and installed the front visor on the top of the cab to hide the gap. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-vMw0k5UIT3U.html
Use it as an abandoned truck or a junkyard diorama without the windshield - I'm with you, Matt, on companies that produce crappy products for their customers
The 1991 version (6053) of this kit has no fit issues with the windshield. The 2011 kit AMT 633 is bad as is my copy of the Coca Cola version AMT 1094 from 2018. Time to send some emails to Round 2!
I've got a couple of these in stock and Coca-Cola versions and I have not opened any of them yet. Makes me afraid to open them. Although, it makes me wonder, that if you have before hand knowledge of this problem, I can think of at least three ways to possibly fix it. You could chop the roof, say 1/16th of an inch, or add some evergreen strip at the top, sides and bottom of the window frame or, make your own windows using acetate like you mentioned in the video. I may have to give this a go just to see how I can fix this.
I've read peoples comments on "its all in how you install it"... I'm sorry, but I don't see how you can stretch it to make this one work. Someone please post a video showing the "right way" of doing it. Please enlighten us.
Wow, yeah that's pretty bad. I was thinking that maybe it had a chrome frame but I guess not, looks like they just had a fitment issue. Hope the newer kits fit better.
I could have saved you the time and trouble- I have the Coke version and the windshield didn't fit- it's a sign that the engineers went out for a liquid lunch
I'm glad you brought this up on a video I have a stepside version of this molded in a dark purple color few trucks I got from some friends same way the front glass to small and but the truck is molded so nicely and you have this cheesy windshield lol
That looks like I gap is roughly a 32nds short. It does need to be retooled. Round2 should replace that for people that have purchased it. That certainly is a disappointing situation. To me, the only good use for that kit would be parts for other projects. Without an aftermarket replacement there would be no point in trying to build it.
Prepare for some backlash from this one. I had the same experience with mine and people just told me I'm doing it wrong. (Which it is suppose to go from outside and set at the tab under the roof, most say to set on cowl and push in from there) I literally measured mine against someone that argued with me I didn't know what I was doing and it measured smaller than there's. So IDK if there's multiple glass molds out there (maybe 57 Cameo Cab) or some weird shrinkage after the molding process but there is an anomaly out there where some are say its fine and some say it's not. I built up my cowl to make it fit, as I initially was going to go without visor. Visor can hide some error as well. I agree on the box art photo shop as the kit glass has molding molded to the edge.
Back when I chopped up my 55 Chevy truck into a pro mod I had that same issue back in the late 1990s the windshield didn't fit that is why I chopped it up getting a top 10 most unusual and best paint award for that pro mod truck build I didn't want to have sloppy windshield
I attempted to build the street machine version, until I got to the windshield. It didn't fit, and after all the work I put into it, I got discouraged and gave up. I think the back window didn't fit either. Shame on you AMT😢 Instead of reissuing the same 10 models for the millionth time, they could redo the body of this kit at least.
@@RaysBlueBasementWorkshop That is what I thought. The original had the weather strip/ trim molded on the w/s. It may have been removed on the next issues.
I have that kit 6053 and windshield barely fits, putting it in from the outside, I just tried it and windshield actually got stuck in position had to shake it pretty good to get it out. You would think by now they would of fixed it, I looks to me it would be easy to fix it by and the plastic around it to simulate the rubber widow seal
I think over the years, they did something to the mold of the clear parts to make those windows smaller. Maybe they "cleaned up" the molds too much and removed something they shouldn't have.
Like Tim saidchop it that will fix the windscreen fitting😮😂, but Matt thats crap that windshield 😢, I actually love this 55 Chevrolet pickup 1 of my favorite years ❤😊🇦🇺🤝🇺🇸😊👊
I've never had one of those front glass fit right.. Evergreen narrow strip and build a frame around the opening to hold the glass.. Some kits just have ISSUES and always have....😎👍
While I agree, this issue should be addressed by Round2, I would add some thin sheet styrene to make a "ledge" for it to sit right. But that's only if I had one. It needs to be corrected. I wonder if a vintage first issue of this kit has the same issue.
I have the "Coke" version I bought at hobby lobby last month. I had to check and see when I seen this, Matthew. It does fit not great, or perfect, but much much better than what you have there.
I cut off the bottom of the clear wrapper and leave the rest to continue protecting the kit. Regarding the windows not fitting...remember, it's a Chevy. 😂 JK. Just throwing itback at the Chevy guys who hate on everything thats not Chevy.
I have a built original issue of this `55 Chevy pick up and the windshield fit good. It appears looking at your video that the windshield mold looks worn out. It also looks thinner than mine. I just picked up a newer issue `55 Chevy pick up street machine at a swap meet. Now I'm going to check the windshield fit. If it doesnt fit i'll have to look for an alternative windshield. Maybe one from the `55 Chevy sedan from AMT or Monogram may work. Thanks for sharing Matt. Enjoy your weekend.
This kit was released by AMT to great cheers and hoopla in the magazines. I ne ver heard at the time. Did Round to attempt to re-emgineer the glass, and screw ut up? Frankly, that windshield is unbuildable. 😮
So I have the old 90's box with no windshield, and I have the new Coca Cola release still in the box, now I'm curious to see if that has the defective glass on it..
Thanks for showing this kits window problem. I have that kit and got half thru, then heard about the problem. I refused to go any further, that was 3 years ago!! I also lately heard it can be hidden by the viser??
Same thing with a lot of the Revell 53/54 Chevy sedans on the rear windows especially. There's no excuse for companies releasing crap like this. Fix them, or destroy the molds and start over.
I'm with these other guys. Chop the top. It looks like it would be very easy to chop this one. I'd chop it way down then cut the glass to fit or make glass from clear plastic packing material.
I’m from central Georgia myself and these old trucks are favorite kits to build this is very disappointing to hear thanks for the video I was unaware of this problem
Adapt, overcome and conquer. Simple fix with extra strip of styrene around window frame painted body colour or black as rubber. job done. Send kit's to me don't part them out. Cheer's JV.
I'm building the 56 Ford revell kit, not the foose version and the windshield fit is terrible. Gaps around the corners. Haven't figured out how to get it right yet. Maybe glue it with some thick epoxy.
Get a copy of the original issue of that kit#6053 the windshield fits better. The coca cola one the windshield fits better then the yellow one a little tight
I just purchased the coco cola kit today, didn;t know of any problem ,but checked mine and it was fine! My guess is some kits are ok and some are not! Matthews kit is obviously not. Bummer.
Some earlier issues are not as bad, but they're still bad. It should have been corrected decades ago. I just emailed your video to Round2, telling them to fix the window. Everyone should do the same.
dou you stole that kit really 9.99 round 2 needs to get they're stuff together 58 Apache etc ect ect🤣yeah so the 41 willis kit had that windshield issue if it fits i sits😁😘cooter out
While I don't have this particular re-issue of the Cameo in my stash, I know that certain iterations of the '55 kit include a visor for the front windshield which will cover that gap. Not the most optimal solution, but effective nonetheless. In contrast, the '57 Chevy Cameo kit I built several years ago had a front window that nested far better than the '55 Chevy Stepside I put together more recently.
I made my own but the cab I got I found it without glass in a old empty trailer and made a 4x4 , I Would let ROUND 2 about that I really cant cause I didnt buy mine found it in the trash.
They say to fit it to the bottom of the windshield and the top piece for the windshield visor will hide the top gap. As I know they have not fixed it and like you said they need to. And I have seen where they Have used Mod Podge all the way around then center the window in
I think I would chop the top around 1/16th on an inch. That should make the windshield fit. I totally agree with you, Round 2 needs to correct this issue. I have the Coke version, but I have not opened it. Thanks for sharing.
"Big wad o' Modge Podge" - LOL! I'd fix that in 20 minutes with some styrene strip to fill the gab. Seen worse fitting parts. That's why we are model builders.
Actually I found out yesterday that the older and maybe the new releases have the rubber molding along the outside of the glass. The ones that don't fit are missing this as if the mold was damaged causing it to not fit. I agree that modifications could be made but my point is that it just doesn't fit at all. Thanks for the comment Tim!
Here's an update... I went ahead and gave my 1955 Chevy Cameo pickup a look and fortunately, I am one of the lucky ones, my windshield and rear window fit with no gaps at all!
I never heard of the windshield problem on those kits, but I do remember that the original issues in the early '90s had a weird proportion problem where the belt line went uphill from the back of the door to under the vent windows. AMT did correct that problem on subsequent issues.
I have a 1991 issue, white box art, front glass has a lip all the way around as if it's to simulate rubber molding/seal, that you would paint black, yours does not appear to have that lip
I have the "Plus Packs" release from 2004 and it is the same. Way too small. However, I used evergreen styrene sheet to build up the windshield opening.😁 Oh, I have e-msiled Round 2 three times, including once about this, and have been ignored three times.
I wonder if you could use a heat gun to form an oversized piece of a 2 liter soda bottle plastic around the windshield then trim it to fit. Not sure how the glue would interact with it though.
I wonder if a windshield sun visor would be hard to make. You could leave the gap at the top and the roof sun visor would hide it. Funny RU-vid just recommended a video of the Coke truck and it has the visor I was talking about. They must have added the visor to hide the gap
I built the Cameo Carrier when it first came out. Windshield fit was much better than you are showing. BUT - I think the side windows run downhill on my issue. Yours looks like it is the later issue with the window sills being level.
I rebuilt the '57 version of this truck last year. I don't recall any issues with the windshield but it did present some other challenges, such as the bed assembly which was rather convoluted. But if I remember correctly, I had a copy of the 1995 AMT/Ertl catalogue which showed this kit built up without the windshield! Now I understand why!
