AMT Alan Kulwicki Zerex Thunderbird

[406 Silverado]

These kits do seem to have a good amount of details put into their chassis. Alot more than I'm used to seeing out of AMT (save for their 2017 Camaro which has almost 50 parts). Progress is looking rather good on this one Kyle.

[kyledehart5]

Aug 18, 2023 5:48:44 GMT -5 406 Silverado said:

These kits do seem to have a good amount of details put into their chassis. Alot more than I'm used to seeing out of AMT (save for their 2017 Camaro which has almost 50 parts). Progress is looking rather good on this one Kyle.

Yeah, Some of these old AMT kits are pretty good. I like the chassis detail on this one for sure. Hap with how it’s coming along.

[kyledehart5]

This one races across the finish line after a brief hiatus to build a Novi. Absolutely no issues with this old kit other than the slightly temperamental and fragile ancient decals. Even the cage and chassis fell together. I'd totally build another AMT/Ertl Nascar. Box stock. Just added some engine wiring and thats it. Thanks for looking. So what now? Another build in the group build? LOL

[handiabled]

You have been on a tear getting builds done. Bravo sir! This look excellent. The markings are perfectly placed

[deafpanzer]

It came out great despite its age! Another group build? Maybe you want to try and build a German Panther for the GB that I am part of too?

[kyledehart5]

Aug 31, 2023 8:24:36 GMT -5 handiabled said:

You have been on a tear getting builds done. Bravo sir! This look excellent. The markings are perfectly placed

Thank you very much!

[kyledehart5]

Aug 31, 2023 13:09:14 GMT -5 deafpanzer said:

It came out great despite its age! Another group build? Maybe you want to try and build a German Panther for the GB that I am part of too?

Thank you!! You know, I’ve never done an armor build. Wouldn’t even know where to start. The beginning, I suppose, as in most things.

[406 Silverado]

Aug 31, 2023 5:29:57 GMT -5 kyledehart5 said:

This one races across the finish line after a brief hiatus to build a Novi. Absolutely no issues with this old kit other than the slightly temperamental and fragile ancient decals. Even the cage and chassis fell together. I'd totally build another AMT/Ertl Nascar. Box stock. Just added some engine wiring and thats it. Thanks for looking. So what now? Another build in the group build? LOL

This one seemed to go together fairly quickly despite your brief focus on the Novi Kyle. Makes me want to buy another Mark Martin AMT kit and build it after watching this one build up as well as it did. Beautiful outcome bud.

As for another contribution to the GB? If you're up for another one, I'd sure like to have you in there.

I've gotta get a thread started for all the finished builds for the Red Hot & Rollin' GB as there have already been a few.

[kyledehart5]

Aug 31, 2023 23:17:13 GMT -5 406 Silverado said:

Aug 31, 2023 5:29:57 GMT -5 kyledehart5 said:

This one races across the finish line after a brief hiatus to build a Novi. Absolutely no issues with this old kit other than the slightly temperamental and fragile ancient decals. Even the cage and chassis fell together. I'd totally build another AMT/Ertl Nascar. Box stock. Just added some engine wiring and thats it. Thanks for looking. So what now? Another build in the group build? LOL

This one seemed to go together fairly quickly despite your brief focus on the Novi Kyle. Makes me want to buy another Mark Martin AMT kit and build it after watching this one build up as well as it did. Beautiful outcome bud.

As for another contribution to the GB? If you're up for another one, I'd sure like to have you in there.

I've gotta get a thread started for all the finished builds for the Red Hot & Rollin' GB as there have already been a few.

Thank you! And funnily enough I went to a yard sale this week and spent 10 dollars purchasing an AMT Mark Martin kit. Lol.

[406 Silverado]

Sept 1, 2023 1:54:10 GMT -5 kyledehart5 said:

Aug 31, 2023 23:17:13 GMT -5 406 Silverado said:

This one seemed to go together fairly quickly despite your brief focus on the Novi Kyle. Makes me want to buy another Mark Martin AMT kit and build it after watching this one build up as well as it did. Beautiful outcome bud.

As for another contribution to the GB? If you're up for another one, I'd sure like to have you in there.

I've gotta get a thread started for all the finished builds for the Red Hot & Rollin' GB as there have already been a few.

Thank you! And funnily enough I went to a yard sale this week and spent 10 dollars purchasing an AMT Mark Martin kit. Lol.

You lucky DOG!!!

[Joe Rix]

You’ve turned out a real gem there Kyle. Superb work on an older well deserving kit.

[kyledehart5]

Sept 1, 2023 5:33:26 GMT -5 406 Silverado said:

Sept 1, 2023 1:54:10 GMT -5 kyledehart5 said:

Thank you! And funnily enough I went to a yard sale this week and spent 10 dollars purchasing an AMT Mark Martin kit. Lol.

You lucky DOG!!!

A surprise, but a welcome one! Snatched up immediately as well as an ancient Pyro Cord

[kyledehart5]

Sept 1, 2023 10:57:54 GMT -5 Joe Rix said:

You’ve turned out a real gem there Kyle. Superb work on an older well deserving kit.

Thank you!

[70 STING]

Turned out great. The chassis is amazing. :^)

[Medicman71]

Very nice! One of these days I'll have to build a Cup car. Just gotta find one that I like.

[kyledehart5]

Sept 4, 2023 8:14:19 GMT -5 70 STING said:

Turned out great. The chassis is amazing. :^)

Thank you!

[kyledehart5]

Sept 4, 2023 10:36:46 GMT -5 Medicman71 said:

Very nice! One of these days I'll have to build a Cup car. Just gotta find one that I like.

Thanks!! I never intended to build more than one but the wife enjoys antiquing so they keep popping up for very cheap. Can’t pass them up and really they’re pretty fun builds so I keep buying them.

[Whiterook]

NICE build! You did wonders with an old kit, and man, I have experience with old kit decals so I get what you went through! I’d never heard of Mr. Mark Softer …I just looked it up and need to look into that more in-depth… do you like it better than Microscale products?

[kyledehart5]

Sept 10, 2023 17:20:51 GMT -5 Whiterook said:

NICE build! You did wonders with an old kit, and man, I have experience with old kit decals so I get what you went through! I’d never heard of Mr. Mark Softer …I just looked it up and need to look into that more in-depth… do you like it better than Microscale products?

Thank you. Very much appreciated. I like most things out of the GSI Creos lineup. I’m also a sucker for products so I’ll try a lot of different ones. I do like Mr mark softer as I use it by itself instead of a micro set/micro sol combo. I don’t want to say it’s better as I have and use both products. 

[Whiterook]

Sept 10, 2023 19:32:52 GMT -5 kyledehart5 said:

Sept 10, 2023 17:20:51 GMT -5 Whiterook said:

NICE build! You did wonders with an old kit, and man, I have experience with old kit decals so I get what you went through! I’d never heard of Mr. Mark Softer …I just looked it up and need to look into that more in-depth… do you like it better than Microscale products?

Thank you. Very much appreciated. I like most things out of the GSI Creos lineup. I’m also a sucker for products so I’ll try a lot of different ones. I do like Mr mark softer as I use it by itself instead of a micro set/micro sol combo. I don’t want to say it’s better as I have and use both products. 

Hmmm, so does the Mr. Mark Softer act as both the Micro Sol and Micro Set, in one product? I always got confused over when to use Sol and Set…couldn’t tell you right now, if you asked, as a matter of fact 

[kyledehart5]

Sept 10, 2023 20:56:36 GMT -5 Whiterook said:

Sept 10, 2023 19:32:52 GMT -5 kyledehart5 said:

Thank you. Very much appreciated. I like most things out of the GSI Creos lineup. I’m also a sucker for products so I’ll try a lot of different ones. I do like Mr mark softer as I use it by itself instead of a micro set/micro sol combo. I don’t want to say it’s better as I have and use both products. 

Hmmm, so does the Mr. Mark Softer act as both the Micro Sol and Micro Set, in one product? I always got confused over when to use Sol and Set…couldn’t tell you right now, if you asked, as a matter of fact 

Thats how I use it. I’m not the manufacturer and they do sell a Mr Mark Setter so I’m not sure if that was their thought or if they’re just trying to sell more products but it’s worked really well for me going over contours. But the product o use on a given day really just depends on what I reach for. I’ve applied decals successfully with set and sol, my hobby, Tamiya mark for strong and solvaset.

[garydavis-Rest In Peace]

Dang Kyle...missed this one... Great job on this Kit. I have a few of the NASCAR car kits. Both AMT and Monogram. Seeing how well you did on this kit...makes me want to do one...but not right now...LOL.

[kyledehart5]

Sept 24, 2023 10:50:32 GMT -5 garydavis-Rest In Peace said:

Dang Kyle...missed this one... Great job on this Kit. I have a few of the NASCAR car kits. Both AMT and Monogram. Seeing how well you did on this kit...makes me want to do one...but not right now...LOL.

Lol. Thanks Gary! I can’t pass them up when I see them for 5 bucks at local flea markets or antique malls. That’s one of my wife’s hobbies and I’ve found many cheap kits that way. These are always fun builds and are pretty solid kits too.

[kyledehart5]

As promised...updated photos, WITHOUT the kitchen counter. Lol. Except these Tbirds don't like for the body to come off the chassis after its on there so you will have to refer to the older pics for any interior shots. 

[70 STING]

Can’t be a’scared of decals to build that. Nicely done.

[406 Silverado]

Very tidy pictures of that beauty Kyle. Thanks for posting those bro.

[kyledehart5]

Dec 3, 2023 21:09:38 GMT -5 70 STING said:

Can’t be a’scared of decals to build that. Nicely done.

I build enough race cars that I've become desensitized to the fear. Lol. Thank you.

Dec 3, 2023 21:19:23 GMT -5 406 Silverado said:

Very tidy pictures of that beauty Kyle. Thanks for posting those bro.

Thanks Joe!

[Green KreationZ]

That is top tier! Really great job! I bet those decals took a long time.

[kyledehart5]

Dec 5, 2023 9:09:36 GMT -5 Green KreationZ said:

That is top tier! Really great job! I bet those decals took a long time.

Thank you so much. Time wise it isn’t too bad. But it does take a couple days. Because of past experiences, now I do one side, let it dry overnight, other side, let it dry, front/back let it dry…then it’s done. I try to get in a hurry I ended up bumping a wet decal and it all falls apart.

[themongoose]

I love the exterior but i have to say my eyes were pop’n when you lifted the bonnet!