I remember from my teen years that the kit was issued as the version that Robert Urich drove as the private detective Dan Tanna in the old TV series "Vegas" It was all molded in red.
We'll have FUN FUN FUN building this T-Bird any day. Thank you Beach Boys, for that song. Thank you Nick for building this model. What a great day this is turning out to be - for me.
Amazing build. Glad you didn't put the skirts on it. .love the colors. I never knew. The t -bird had a fastback top. That's pretty cool. Great work Chris . This will be my next project. To work on . Have a great day. . Peace
The oil pan sump is usually on the same end as the distributor on most Ford engines. This is a Y block which had a rear distributor so the sump is also in the rear. Nice build, I love it. Keep'em coming
A 57 T bird has always been so low on my list that I've never bought one. But after seeing this version and how nice it turned out, i gotta have one! Lol
The large unknown plastic part is the bracket for the original kits wall display parts, the second rectangular piece was to hold sand paper the the original kit had along with a tube of body filler.
Thanks for the review Chris! Fastback gives it a unique look! Love the wheel and tire package, if you don’t mind me borrowing your description. Great video!
Wow ! I built that kit when it came out. Who would have thought they would still be around. ? The Skid Lid was the " hard Top" this fastback was a custom part. It was one of the better kits of the time. Thanks for showing your version.
The fastback top in this particular color scheme actually works - sometimes to my mind the custom versions of these cars on the box look somewhat garish and old fashioned, but I like this one. Maybe I should try it the next time I build one of these old reissued AMT kits.
These kits used to be supplied with a tube of AMT body putty and a plastic part to apply and smooth out the putty. One of those mystery parts is the spatula thing, if memory serves. I had this one back in the day but I can't remember how I built it up.
I believe the kit I had had a large custom front end and rear end, I think, that could be faired into the body with the putty. There was even a sheet that explained the stylistic effects of a long front and short rear body and vice versa, and you could do a big overhang at both ends if you wanted that. But now that I think about it, I believe I built mine as a Bonneville type hot rod. @@randytaylor1258
in case no-one has commented on it----the 'body panel" is one of the original issue custom fender skirts----the "I don't know what it is" part is part of a two piece stand that you could put together had hang on the wall to display your model---and like you I dont know the purpose of the piece of rectangular plastic---the spare motor block and the headers are from the "gasser" version-----wish they would have resurrected the advanced custom parts from the original version----had a couple of really neat front and rear treatments----the original kit could have been built 5 or 6 different ways(cant remember how many exactly)---have several original and rereleased kits I picked up off Fleabay before things got so expensive---plan on building an example of each version on the side of the original box----by the way--great build
richardcrisclone is right. This kit was originally released in the mid 60's and was a "Styline" kit with a custom front end. Also included in the kit was a tube of AMT putty and possibly a small sheet of sand paper. The flat piece of plastic was for gobbing on the putty -- like a miniture spatula. The other unidentifiable hunk of plastic was part of a wall mount for displaying the car. I think this may have been the first kit with a chrome engine. This kit was very straight forward, fun to build and looks good sitting on the shelf in the den. It's nice to see a buildup of this venerable classic kit.
Looks like they opened up some previously closed channels. Unfortunately, it gives some parts, but not enough to complete the one time released Here Comes the Judge Gasser. That's where those headers, extra block halves, and chrome reverse wheels come from. Missing the 427 SOCH heads, timing cover, pulleys and accessories, intake and injectors, etc., raised front solid axle suspension, ladder bars and roll hoop. There's probably more parts, but those are a few can see. I was really hoping when it was announced, they'd bring that version back. When AMT released it originally, the engine being entirely chrome was meant to be displayed by itself separately on the stand. Turned out pretty good.
Is the architecture of the "Y" block that noticeable to the untrained eye? I'm doing a build ( turning a 1956 Ford Victoria into a '55- quite enjoyable ) and he has a 351 Windsor in it. Now, I know I'm not going to fool him ( he's a REAL gearhead ), but will it look close enough? ( like to build models on the cheap and don't go in for all the fancy aftermarket doodads- yet- if it ain't in the box, it's not going on the model )
This is a re-pop or re-print of the Matchbox AMT VEGA$ Thunderbird, starring Robert Urich. Same box art. Difference here is molded in white, not red, and has the custom top.
That kit has more parts But basic stock with Continental kit Wheel skirts and both the soft and factory hardtop Was used to make the Vegas TV show car kit It can be made using parts from this kit Basically a stock car big white walls bias ply tires with the Continental kit added If you would add a picture of Robert urich To the box top art that's the same picture that was used for the Vegas kit
I have the older box (Wmart) version of this kit,,, still unbuilt. I know I swapped the custom motor from the 34 Pick Up into this kit. The continental kit with the fast back top makes it look European-ish,,, kinda cool.
Funny how the box art for this kit is the exact same as the ‘Vega$’ re-issue from over 40 years ago, without the ‘TANNA’ vanity plate and Robert Urich’s photo… I’m a longtime fan but this is not one of your better builds. Seems to me that one in an instructional, leadership position like yours should at least speak to cleaning up the mold lines on that tired old 60-year-old tooling. Those big sloppy lines inboard of the headlights begged for a Coupla minutes with some sandpaper or an Emory stick. If you raise YOUR game just a bit, your followers will build better models along with you.
That build is bad ass!!! Great build!
I remember from my teen years that the kit was issued as the version that Robert Urich drove as the private detective Dan Tanna in the old TV series "Vegas" It was all molded in red.
We'll have FUN FUN FUN building this T-Bird any day.
Thank you Beach Boys, for that song.
Thank you Nick for building this model.
What a great day this is turning out to be - for me.
I love how AMT encourages you to build the model to your liking.
Thank you for building the custom version. I appreciate seeing what is possible in these kits beyond a simple stock build. So, more of these, please.
Amazing build. Glad you didn't put the skirts on it. .love the colors. I never knew. The t -bird had a fastback top. That's pretty cool. Great work Chris . This will be my next project. To work on . Have a great day. . Peace
What a beautiful build! Love the fastback. 😀👍🏻
Just got mine at Hobby Lobby . Great kit ......
Nice looking kit I think I will pre-order one for myself.
Colors right on the money thank again
Very cool 😎. I like the colors.
Nice build -- unique colour. Chris, you made it your own.
AWESOME BUILD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The oil pan sump is usually on the same end as the distributor on most Ford engines. This is a Y block which had a rear distributor so the sump is also in the rear. Nice build, I love it. Keep'em coming
~dat is sooo cool~thanks for your inspiration to me and this hobby~
A 57 T bird has always been so low on my list that I've never bought one. But after seeing this version and how nice it turned out, i gotta have one! Lol
This grew on me- i'm liking that fastback top! 👍
Very nicely done Sir!
The large unknown plastic part is the bracket for the original kits wall display parts, the second rectangular piece was to hold sand paper the the original kit had along with a tube of body filler.
This looks really good. Glad you went with the build you chose.
This looks really smart great build ,the colour is brilliant
Great video Chris keep em coming I'll keep watching.
Thanks for the review Chris! Fastback gives it a unique look! Love the wheel and tire package, if you don’t mind me borrowing your description. Great video!
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Looks dynamite as a fastback.
Man, I love that fastback look Chris! 👍🙂
Wow ! I built that kit when it came out. Who would have thought they would still be around. ? The Skid Lid was the " hard Top" this fastback was a custom part. It was one of the better kits of the time. Thanks for showing your version.
They didn't put in the port holes in the hard top , the only T-Bird with out the port holes was the 1955 .....
Very nice review and build of the kit. Excellent color choices. I really like that custom roof. It totally changes the car. Thanks for sharing.
Very nice! I look forward to getting one!
Nice build Chris, will have to get this and build it to go with my 56 Tbird 👍
Totally dig this build and presentation Chris! Perfect colors and decals too! 💯
Nice kit .I'm looking forward to seeing that in Australia ,
My next build .
Looks good!
The fastback top in this particular color scheme actually works - sometimes to my mind the custom versions of these cars on the box look somewhat garish and old fashioned, but I like this one. Maybe I should try it the next time I build one of these old reissued AMT kits.
Nice build, looking forward to building a nice custom out of this kit 🤙🏼
These kits used to be supplied with a tube of AMT body putty and a plastic part to apply and smooth out the putty. One of those mystery parts is the spatula thing, if memory serves. I had this one back in the day but I can't remember how I built it up.
The putty came with either the '55 or '56 kit because the hood scoop was separate and I used the putty to blend-in the scoop.
I believe the kit I had had a large custom front end and rear end, I think, that could be faired into the body with the putty. There was even a sheet that explained the stylistic effects of a long front and short rear body and vice versa, and you could do a big overhang at both ends if you wanted that. But now that I think about it, I believe I built mine as a Bonneville type hot rod. @@randytaylor1258
Very nice mate👍
❤😊🚗🚗🚗🚗🥳 that's a classic car vintage historical in the 20th century. After WW2.
This looks like t bird for Elivra!!!( mistress of darkness!
in case no-one has commented on it----the 'body panel" is one of the original issue custom fender skirts----the "I don't know what it is" part is part of a two piece stand that you could put together had hang on the wall to display your model---and like you I dont know the purpose of the piece of rectangular plastic---the spare motor block and the headers are from the "gasser" version-----wish they would have resurrected the advanced custom parts from the original version----had a couple of really neat front and rear treatments----the original kit could have been built 5 or 6 different ways(cant remember how many exactly)---have several original and rereleased kits I picked up off Fleabay before things got so expensive---plan on building an example of each version on the side of the original box----by the way--great build
Pretty cool kit...wouldn't have really picked that kit ...but know I have seen the build! I think that one peice is part of the engine stand???!!!
Wished AMT would of put all the custom parts in the kit,
really cool custom fender skirts but only one 😵💫
Cool stuff always thanks 😎
Great modeling! Do it the way you want. And try something different. Nice
The large flat piece od plastic was put in the kits when they gave you body puddy it was something to apply the puddy that was from the 60's kits.!
richardcrisclone is right. This kit was originally released in the mid 60's and was a "Styline" kit with a custom front end. Also included in the kit was a tube of AMT putty and possibly a small sheet of sand paper. The flat piece of plastic was for gobbing on the putty -- like a miniture spatula. The other unidentifiable hunk of plastic was part of a wall mount for displaying the car. I think this may have been the first kit with a chrome engine. This kit was very straight forward, fun to build and looks good sitting on the shelf in the den. It's nice to see a buildup of this venerable classic kit.
.....wasn't "puddy" the guy that worked on Jerry Seinfeld's car ??........"yeah - - that's right".......
Looks like they opened up some previously closed channels. Unfortunately, it gives some parts, but not enough to complete the one time released Here Comes the Judge Gasser. That's where those headers, extra block halves, and chrome reverse wheels come from. Missing the 427 SOCH heads, timing cover, pulleys and accessories, intake and injectors, etc., raised front solid axle suspension, ladder bars and roll hoop. There's probably more parts, but those are a few can see. I was really hoping when it was announced, they'd bring that version back. When AMT released it originally, the engine being entirely chrome was meant to be displayed by itself separately on the stand. Turned out pretty good.
Them weird parts are a shelf to hang on wall
That is a Ford (292-312) Y-Block. They have the distributor and the oil pan sump in the rear.
I thinkmi will build a gasser when i.get mine, with the Y block out of the 57 Fairlane and 2 4bbls, not much.on the chrome engine.
Nice 😅
Hmm... paint it black and instead of silver/chrome trim, make it red-orange and with some after market Batman decals... ooh, that would be nice.
Aston martin anyone?😊
Awesome job! I really enjoy all your builds . Timeline wise how long does it usually take you to complete a kit build?
.....2 days....sometimes a little more for the big truck kits. He has mentioned this in previous videos......
How do you keep from getting carpet fibers in your paint?
Is the architecture of the "Y" block that noticeable to the untrained eye? I'm doing a build ( turning a 1956 Ford Victoria into a '55- quite enjoyable ) and he has a 351 Windsor in it. Now, I know I'm not going to fool him ( he's a REAL gearhead ), but will it look close enough? ( like to build models on the cheap and don't go in for all the fancy aftermarket doodads- yet- if it ain't in the box, it's not going on the model )
👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
This is a re-pop or re-print of the Matchbox AMT VEGA$ Thunderbird, starring Robert Urich. Same box art. Difference here is molded in white, not red, and has the custom top.
What kind of glue are you using
Hey im 1st ! Sweet video and i left a like . Keep it coming
That kit has more parts
But basic stock with Continental kit
Wheel skirts and both the soft and factory hardtop
Was used to make the Vegas TV show car kit
It can be made using parts from this kit
Basically a stock car big white walls bias ply tires with the Continental kit added
If you would add a picture of Robert urich
To the box top art that's the same picture that was used for the Vegas kit
Don't recall the fastback on that model growing up, however, boy, doesn't that make it look European?
Don't really care for the crome engine i wonder if you can use the white instead
I have the older box (Wmart) version of this kit,,, still unbuilt. I know I swapped the custom motor from the 34 Pick Up into this kit.
The continental kit with the fast back top makes it look European-ish,,, kinda cool.
Never been into continental kits ( too bulky and it looks like it's just hanging there and could fall--off at any time )
European -- that's why it s called a Continental kit.
I have to mute the music. It makes me realize how sad I am for watching these videos.😂
Funny how the box art for this kit is the exact same as the ‘Vega$’ re-issue from over 40 years ago, without the ‘TANNA’ vanity plate and Robert Urich’s photo…
I’m a longtime fan but this is not one of your better builds. Seems to me that one in an instructional, leadership position like yours should at least speak to cleaning up the mold lines on that tired old 60-year-old tooling. Those big sloppy lines inboard of the headlights begged for a Coupla minutes with some sandpaper or an Emory stick. If you raise YOUR game just a bit, your followers will build better models along with you.
Can I get a shoutout pls
Very nice model, love the options. Good looking car and you did it justice Chris.