1966 Mustang Hardtop 1:25 Scale AMT #704 -Model Kit Build & Review. Build and photos by Gabriel Szeitz for RoR. Copyright 2019 Right On Replicas, LLC. All rights reserved.
@@RightOnReplicas thank you for replying Doug. Have been a subscriber for only three months and I'm impressed with your builds. The B17 was especially impressive with the final presentation. It takes me back to the late 70s earily 80s when the kits were $2-3.00 and my parents had to buy my paint and glue. Thanks for the memories.
kool , these kits are available again.......more of a basic old style build , dealer model car kit....neat...lots of potential , or for a slot car aswell Robert
Couple things... Because of the upholstery detail and dash gauge layout this model replicates a Mustang GT COUPE. A little research would produce plenty of detail pics for stripes and interior patterns for the cool two-tone GT interiors. Nice work!
Actually the model isnt a GT it has the deluxe "Pony" interior. The 5 gauge dash was standard in 1966. The glove box and gauge mount panels should be woodgrain and the interior 2 toned.
I had this kit in 1967! You’ve made me want to rebuild it using some of you tips! Just wish they were not so expensive. 😟 Not sure how much you price your kits at but in the few model shops left up here, this model is priced between $25 and $30 (CDN).
BC, $32 CAN is about what we would pay for that knid of kit if it were new new on the shelves but let's face it; all scale models are getting more expensive. That's why it's good to have reviews available so you can at least avoid the problem areas are and complete your build! -Thanks
@@RightOnReplicas thank you for the advise. It is sad that the hobby has become so expensive. I remember when I started buying my own models back in the early 70's (as opposed to what you'd get as a birthday or Christmas present). I know my car, and aircraft kits were single digit prices. The most expensive model I ever got back then was Monogram's Saturn V-Apollo. That model cost my parents $20 in 1970. I worked all summer cutting lawns to pay for it. I still have it.
BC, We've only done it to ourselves. Back then a cup of coffee was a dime now it $1.79. A doctor visit was $20. Yikes, but even worse: water was free and so was television! PT Barnum was right! -Doug
Doug, that was a great build of the '66 Mustang! Great color choices too and that firewall detail is excellent! If you get a chance, I've been adding slideshow videos of my recent model builds on my channel and you are welcome to take a look if you'd like. Stay tuned!
Mike, The kits comes with 2 chromed sport mirrors. They have minuscule mounting tabs and since most folks build these as stock versions they are often left off. Thanks for watching and please subscribe if you haven't already to help us reach more modelers! -Doug
Pack, You're best bet is to put in a search on eBay and see if one comes up! -PS, please subscribe if you haven't already to help us reach more modelers! -Doug
@@RightOnReplicas then im out of luck. this is a rare annual kit from circa 1968. my only chance is the sale of a large older kit collection or someone selling one because they need the money. it will cost me $200+ if i can find a complete one. if you know anyone who sells model kits retail, ask them about this one and you will see. thanks for responding.
MT, These kits are OOP so you'll have to watch eBay type venues. There's one for sale on there now! -PS, please subscribe if you haven't already to help us reach more modelers! -Doug
Those tyres look way too big, like flotation tyres you find on big trucks. Other than that, the finished product looks good considering the age of the kit and its lack of details.
Lance, The kit came with some street custom tires that are definitely bigger than the stock ones. Then again they aren't really out of range. Quite often back then as tire manufacturers were producing larger tires they would be the best choice for performance minded drivers when it was time for a new set of skins. AMT even included a set of racing slicks in this kit that would require opening up the wheel wells. It's really whatever the builder wants to do!. Thanks for sharing and please subscribe if you haven't already to help us reach more modelers! -Doug
I hate to say this but this kit is not good. I hope one day, AMT retools this kit and takes this model and builders serious ! I swear some of the American car model co.'s do NOT care about quality and "think" the majority of their customers are still kids. MOST car model builders are grown men. My biggest pet peeve with this Mustang kit is how high it stands AND for this particular kit, there is nothing you can do to lower it unless you don't mind it looking stupid underneath. Very disappointed. Today's technology, this shouldn't be a monumental task for amt to retool the most popular cars. HELLO !?
HH, Some kits are better than others that's for sure but let's face it; AMT and Revell are issuing these old kits with little investment to use the profits to develop their other lines like Star Wars, Gundam and Star Trek kits. As sales drop off (like us older builders) they'll offer them less and less to concentrate on the others. It's just business! -Doug
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Thanks for the added engine detail, it really helps! I’m making this one as the 145 rally Mustang in A Man and a Woman, the wife’s favorite film.
JK, So that's from the original '66 movie? Don't forget the fog lamps! Tribute cars are grat. I'm doing one myself. -Doug
I really liked the added detail to the engine and firewall, an other informative and inspiring review. Thanks.
TE, Nice of you to say! -Doug
Nice little Stang build lots of extra goodies great added details Doug
CP, Thanks Chaz, glad you liked it! -Doug
Nice improvement on the firewall 👍
MMS, thanks for noticing! -Doug
Great looking build, nice review!....Bill
Thanks Bill! -Doug
Awesome work Doug..!!
RS, You are too kind! -Doug
Very nice. Not a Ford guy but I am a enthusiast of plastic models and you've done an excepitinoal job here. 👏👏👏👏
5, Thanks - we love most plastic kits so were not too picky about the subjects we cover! -Doug
@@RightOnReplicas thank you for replying Doug. Have been a subscriber for only three months and I'm impressed with your builds. The B17 was especially impressive with the final presentation. It takes me back to the late 70s earily 80s when the kits were $2-3.00 and my parents had to buy my paint and glue. Thanks for the memories.
5, you're welcome and thanks for being on board! -Doug
This is one kit that should be redone with more parts that are not molded in
RE, Good suggestion! -Doug
I can only say EXCELLENT!!
PB, Thanks man! -Doug
Great! Thanks, Doug!
Thanks PM! -Doug
Very nice!
Rob, Thank you! Cheers! -PS, please subscribe if you haven't already to help us reach more modelers! -Doug
@@RightOnReplicas I'm subscribed. I enjoy your channel and I love your builds!
kool , these kits are available again.......more of a basic old style build , dealer model car kit....neat...lots of potential , or for a slot car aswell
Robert
Rob, That's right and we're all the better for them! -Doug
Rob, Please subscribe if you haven't already to keep track of us! -Doug
I would've done the drag version however nicely done
DP, thanks. That's the beauty of modeling. You get to do whatever you like! -Doug
Nice!!
JG, Thanks for the visit! -Doug
Awesome
BB, Thanks dude! -Doug
I did the drag racing style and added my nova wheels on it. Black with flames decals. Red, black, and silver interior.
JH, Yowser! -Doug
Couple things...
Because of the upholstery detail and dash gauge layout this model replicates a Mustang GT COUPE. A little research would produce plenty of detail pics for stripes and interior patterns for the cool two-tone GT interiors. Nice work!
RR, Great tip, thanks! -Doug
Actually the model isnt a GT it has the deluxe "Pony" interior. The 5 gauge dash was standard in 1966. The glove box and gauge mount panels should be woodgrain and the interior 2 toned.
SF, Thanks for the info! -Doug
AS SOON AS HE SAID STOCK BUILD , I WAS GONE !
JP, Gone to the hobby shop to pick one up no doubt! PS, please subscribe if you haven't already to help us reach more modelers. -Doug
👍👍👍
Thanks! -Doug
I had this kit in 1967!
You’ve made me want to rebuild it using some of you tips!
Just wish they were not so expensive. 😟
Not sure how much you price your kits at but in the few model shops left up here, this model is priced between $25 and $30 (CDN).
BC, $32 CAN is about what we would pay for that knid of kit if it were new new on the shelves but let's face it; all scale models are getting more expensive. That's why it's good to have reviews available so you can at least avoid the problem areas are and complete your build! -Thanks
@@RightOnReplicas thank you for the advise.
It is sad that the hobby has become so expensive. I remember when I started buying my own models back in the early 70's (as opposed to what you'd get as a birthday or Christmas present).
I know my car, and aircraft kits were single digit prices. The most expensive model I ever got back then was Monogram's Saturn V-Apollo. That model cost my parents $20 in 1970. I worked all summer cutting lawns to pay for it. I still have it.
BC, We've only done it to ourselves. Back then a cup of coffee was a dime now it $1.79. A doctor visit was $20. Yikes, but even worse: water was free and so was television! PT Barnum was right! -Doug
Doug, that was a great build of the '66 Mustang! Great color choices too and that firewall detail is excellent! If you get a chance, I've been adding slideshow videos of my recent model builds on my channel and you are welcome to take a look if you'd like. Stay tuned!
Thanks JG, I'll check it out! -Doug
JG, I'd say you like truck kits the best! -Doug
Thank You Doug! Glad you like them! Definitely always been a truck enthusiast at heart. I've done a couple of cars too!
JG, Cool, keep at it! -Doug
I started to build a older boxing of this kit. Opened it up to find LIME GREEN plastic! LOL
CG, so... molded in color as they say! -Doug
just curious. did this model come with side mirrors? i think it says they are in the kit but i never see any on kit that are built.
Mike, The kits comes with 2 chromed sport mirrors. They have minuscule mounting tabs and since most folks build these as stock versions they are often left off. Thanks for watching and please subscribe if you haven't already to help us reach more modelers! -Doug
Nice job but would have liked 2 have seen the other options on
JF, Maybe next time! -Doug
im looking for a vintage amt 1966 buick skylark kit. #6625 i think...
please reply if you have any leads. thank you.
Pack, You're best bet is to put in a search on eBay and see if one comes up! -PS, please subscribe if you haven't already to help us reach more modelers! -Doug
@@RightOnReplicas then im out of luck. this is a rare annual kit from circa 1968. my only chance is the sale of a large older kit collection or someone selling one because they need the money.
it will cost me $200+ if i can find a complete one.
if you know anyone who sells model kits retail, ask them about this one and you will see.
thanks for responding.
It seems to be sitting a bit high. Those tires look too big for this build. Otherwise, a fine job.
JP, Thanks for watching! -PS, please subscribe if you haven't already to help us reach more modelers! -Doug
Where can I buy this?
MT, These kits are OOP so you'll have to watch eBay type venues. There's one for sale on there now! -PS, please subscribe if you haven't already to help us reach more modelers! -Doug
Paint that Poppy red
TA, Too late, show us yours! -Doug
Those tyres look way too big, like flotation tyres you find on big trucks. Other than that, the finished product looks good considering the age of the kit and its lack of details.
Thanks David. We'll take that as a compliment! PS, please subscribe if you haven't already to help us reach more modelers. -Doug
take the roof off turn it into a convertible on ford mustang
RH, I could be done! -Doug
The tires are too big for the body!
Lance, The kit came with some street custom tires that are definitely bigger than the stock ones. Then again they aren't really out of range. Quite often back then as tire manufacturers were producing larger tires they would be the best choice for performance minded drivers when it was time for a new set of skins. AMT even included a set of racing slicks in this kit that would require opening up the wheel wells. It's really whatever the builder wants to do!. Thanks for sharing and please subscribe if you haven't already to help us reach more modelers! -Doug
Such a bad kit, I threw it in the bin.
JP, It's true that some kits are better than others, but we didn't have a lot of trouble with it! -Doug
I hate to say this but this kit is not good.
I hope one day, AMT retools this kit and takes this model and builders serious !
I swear some of the American car model co.'s do NOT care about quality and "think" the majority of their customers are still kids. MOST car model builders are grown men. My biggest pet peeve with this Mustang kit is how high it stands AND for this particular kit, there is nothing you can do to lower it unless you don't mind it looking stupid underneath. Very disappointed.
Today's technology, this shouldn't be a monumental task for amt to retool the most popular cars. HELLO !?
HH, Some kits are better than others that's for sure but let's face it; AMT and Revell are issuing these old kits with little investment to use the profits to develop their other lines like Star Wars, Gundam and Star Trek kits. As sales drop off (like us older builders) they'll offer them less and less to concentrate on the others. It's just business! -Doug