AMT Scott Brayton Lola T8800 Buick

[kyledehart5]

One last build I got across the line in 2023. Another one that has been hanging around the bench for most of the year. I finished it up about 10 PM last night but my brother was in town from Connecticut so I didn't have time to post it yesterday.

Unlike the Datsun, this one spent the majority of the year in the purple pond rather than the box. I just could not get the thing painted. First I messed up the blue, and then I messed up the pink...twice. Only 2 sets of decals from Indycals. It was just one that fought me.  Of note, this livery was one of the versions you could buy from AMT but the Amway kits have Cosworth engines because Brayton normally ran a Cosworth. But at Indy they dusted off the powerful and fragile Buick V6. So to build that car you have to use one of the Newman Haas boxings with the Chevrolet engines. The main difference being the location of the pop off valve opening in the engine cover. This was the Mario Andretti Amoco boxing.

I had to razor saw off the Chevy from the transmission and then drill and pin my 3D printed Buick Indy V6 to the transmission. The engine is also from Indycals as are the tire decals. Some cockpit details added in the from of some photo etched harnesses. I added a turbo pipe to the back of the engine cover from the turbo as seen on the real car, but on the Buicks much of the details I'd normally add are under that cover so that was as far as I went. Even the plugs and wires aren't seen when the engine is in the car as they go forward under the headers.  

Brayton and the Buicks were always fast at the Brickyard and I always really liked the bright pink and blue of this Amway car. This actually represents his 1989 car but the 88 and 89 Lolas were basically identical. I just had to scrath build the rear wing endplates to get the proper look. Brayton qualified and finished 6th in this car but was never really in contention as Emerson Fittipaldi dominated in his Penske on his way to the first ever million dollar payday at the Speedway. I always enjoy these kits and still have a few more in stash to build as other liveries. Thanks for looking!

[sharp]

Very nicely done Kyle! Great looking paint and detail work!

[2whl]

Those colors really stand out. Great job sticking with it throughout the painting woes.

[Green KreationZ]

Your builds really stand out - in a good way. You are a building fiend!!! I am in awe by how productive you are with such high quality builds.

[kyledehart5]

Jan 1, 2024 16:31:48 GMT -5 sharp said:

Very nicely done Kyle! Great looking paint and detail work!

Thank you! Very much appreciated. 

Jan 1, 2024 17:51:02 GMT -5 2whl said:

Those colors really stand out. Great job sticking with it throughout the painting woes.

Thank you very much! It was just one of those that I couldn't get right. But we got there in the end thankfully. Glad to have it off the bench. 

Jan 1, 2024 18:00:59 GMT -5 Green KreationZ said:

Your builds really stand out - in a good way. You are a building fiend!!! I am in awe by how productive you are with such high quality builds.

Thank you for the kind words! I am in awe of your builds as well, which are always superbly done.

[deafpanzer]

Thanks for making me smile because my wife and I used to buy alot of stuff from Amway many years ago! Your build really came out real nice especially with its eye catchy colors!

[kyledehart5]

Jan 4, 2024 12:59:11 GMT -5 deafpanzer said:

Thanks for making me smile because my wife and I used to buy alot of stuff from Amway many years ago! Your build really came out real nice especially with its eye catchy colors!

Thank you Andy! And I’m glad I could make you smile!

[handiabled]

First, I have no idea how on earth I missed this one. I would be hard pressed to guess you had any issues with this one Kyle. What great looking finish on this!

[aaronw]

Wow, that pink will really stand out in a crowd.

[modelcarjr]

Really nice looking racer, Kyle! Especially the seat harness and the paint job. I've got this one in my stash so I'll have to use yours for reference and pick your brain on the engine, etc. I didn't realize that the engine was different for Indy. Nice work!

[kyledehart5]

Jan 6, 2024 12:19:18 GMT -5 handiabled said:

First, I have no idea how on earth I missed this one. I would be hard pressed to guess you had any issues with this one Kyle. What great looking finish on this!

Jan 6, 2024 13:00:52 GMT -5 aaronw said:

Wow, that pink will really stand out in a crowd.

Wow. Sorry Brent and Aaron. I somehow missed your replies!! Thank you both very much. 

Jan 24, 2024 20:03:35 GMT -5 modelcarjr said:

Really nice looking racer, Kyle! Especially the seat harness and the paint job. I've got this one in my stash so I'll have to use yours for reference and pick your brain on the engine, etc. I didn't realize that the engine was different for Indy. Nice work!

Thank you!! Feel free to reach out if you have any questions at all! The main thing is if you want the Buick engine then it’s easier to start with one of the kits that came with the Chevy engine instead of a Cosworth. However you could just do some filling and cutting on the Cosworth engine cover and make it work. Thanks again for the kind words. 

[406 Silverado]

Striking use of color and details put this baby across the finish line with some good finesse Kyle. What a show dude!! Beautiful car!

[kyledehart5]

Jan 24, 2024 21:03:01 GMT -5 406 Silverado said:

Striking use of color and details put this baby across the finish line with some good finesse Kyle. What a show dude!! Beautiful car!

Very much appreciated!! I’m very pleased with how this one turned out myself. That pink and blue together really pops. Even if it took me half the year. 🤣

[tatocorvette]

Beautiful work! I love that era on Indy cars. Scott was always fast no matter what he drove.

[kyledehart5]

Jan 24, 2024 21:52:03 GMT -5 tatocorvette said:

Beautiful work! I love that era on Indy cars. Scott was always fast no matter what he drove.

Indeed he was!! And thank you very much!

[Art Laski]

Kyle, as you know, I've seen this elsewhere, and I still think it's great! The colors pop, and Scott was a great Indy personality. What a cool build.

[kyledehart5]

Jan 25, 2024 13:03:00 GMT -5 Art Laski said:

Kyle, as you know, I've seen this elsewhere, and I still think it's great! The colors pop, and Scott was a great Indy personality. What a cool build.

Thanks Art!! I really do appreciate it. 

[lyle]

Like that one a lot!

[kyledehart5]

Jan 25, 2024 14:57:10 GMT -5 lyle said:

Like that one a lot!

Thank you Lyle!!

[Medicman71]

Very cool!

[kyledehart5]

Jan 25, 2024 16:19:17 GMT -5 Medicman71 said:

Very cool!

Thanks very much!

[Steve Zuleski]

Wow, so there it is, sheesh. I'm a little intimidated at what you were saying, so ya know I'll be a fish out of water when I go to build mine. Like painting the tartans on the 42nd Highlanders, a new one for me, but this is going to be interesting.

Well, it won't be all ditty'd up, and that sheen may not be attained, but who knows, I've got great ref pics now, lol!

Outstanding build, Kyle, and that color does pop. I think I do remember seeing this one in the race, it stood out prominently within the crowd.

[kyledehart5]

Feb 13, 2024 10:03:16 GMT -5 Steve Zuleski said:

Wow, so there it is, sheesh. I'm a little intimidated at what you were saying, so ya know I'll be a fish out of water when I go to build mine. Like painting the tartans on the 42nd Highlanders, a new one for me, but this is going to be interesting.

Well, it won't be all ditty'd up, and that sheen may not be attained, but who knows, I've got great ref pics now, lol!

Outstanding build, Kyle, and that color does pop. I think I do remember seeing this one in the race, it stood out prominently within the crowd.

Thanks Steve!! I overcomplicate this build putting the Buick in it. But your build will go smooth enough just sticking with the Cosworth. And the paint job will be a breeze compared to some tartans on the 42nd Highlanders!!

[Steve Zuleski]

Feb 13, 2024 18:39:52 GMT -5 kyledehart5 said:

Feb 13, 2024 10:03:16 GMT -5 Steve Zuleski said:

Wow, so there it is, sheesh. I'm a little intimidated at what you were saying, so ya know I'll be a fish out of water when I go to build mine. Like painting the tartans on the 42nd Highlanders, a new one for me, but this is going to be interesting.

Well, it won't be all ditty'd up, and that sheen may not be attained, but who knows, I've got great ref pics now, lol!

Outstanding build, Kyle, and that color does pop. I think I do remember seeing this one in the race, it stood out prominently within the crowd.

Thanks Steve!! I overcomplicate this build putting the Buick in it. But your build will go smooth enough just sticking with the Cosworth. And the paint job will be a breeze compared to some tartans on the 42nd Highlanders!!

The paint job will be a breeze, HA! Have ya seen me with an airbrush in me hands? Bahaha, just kiddin, this'll be fun!