AMC Gremlin Modified Stocker 427 1/25 Scale Model Kit Build How To Assemble Tube Chassis Paint Decal
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The Gremlin Modified Stocker model kit is set to be released by Round 2 for the first time. Last available in 2008, this Gremlin is a great project for any experienced modeler. Add it to your collection today! This kit has many of the same great features that you’d see on the weekend racetrack. Features such as a Tobias tubular chassis incorporating a full roll cage, a Frankland quick-change rear end, ATL fuel cell, and a two-point link suspension with Koni coil over shocks. The engine is a 427 big block Chevy V8 4-speed trans modified Hurst shifter, with an Edelbrock “tarantula” high-rise manifold, Holley four-barrel carb, Vertex magneto, Stahl headers, and a full-flow radiator. Also, the kit includes pad-printed racing tires with Halibrand wheels. With a set of ALL NEW water slide decals that are loaded with options and enclosed in AMT’s vintage packaging.
Features
1:25 scale, skill level 2, paint & glue required
113 parts
Molded in white and some chrome-plated parts
Black vinyl tires
Built size: 6.75 inches long
The AMC Gremlin (also American Motors Gremlin)[1] is a subcompact automobile introduced in 1970, manufactured and marketed in a single, two-door body style (1970-1978) by American Motors Corporation (AMC), as well as in Mexico (1974-1983) by AMC's Vehículos Automotores Mexicanos (VAM) subsidiary.
Using a shortened Hornet platform and bodywork with a pronounced kammback tail, the Gremlin was classified as an economy car and competed with the Chevrolet Vega and Ford Pinto, as well as imported cars including the Volkswagen Beetle and Toyota Corolla.[5][6] The small domestic automaker marketed the Gremlin as "the first American-built import."[7]
The Gremlin reached a total production of 671,475 over a single generation. It was superseded by a restyled and revised variant, the AMC Spirit produced from 1979 through 1983. This was long after the retirement of the Ford Pinto that suffered from stories about exploding gas tanks, as well as the Chevrolet Vega with its rusting bodies and durability problems with its aluminum engine.
The idea for the Gremlin began in 1966 when design chief at American Motors, Dick Teague, and stylist Bob Nixon discussed the possibility of a shortened version of AMC's compact car.[10] On an airline flight, Teague's solution, which he said he sketched on an air sickness bag,[11] was to truncate the tail of a Javelin. Bob Nixon joined AMC as a 23-year-old and did the first formal design sketches in 1967 for the car that was to be the Gremlin.[12]
Ford and General Motors were to launch new subcompact cars for 1971, but AMC did not have the financial resources to compete with an entirely new design.[13][14] Teague's idea of using the pony car Javelin resulted in the AMX-GT concept, first shown at the New York International Auto Show in April 1968.[15] This version did not go into production, but the AMX name was used from 1968 through 1970 on a shortened, two-seat sports car built from the Javelin.
1971 AMC Gremlin X, 1972 Ford Pinto Runabout, and 1973 Chevrolet Vega GT
1978 Gremlin X
Instead, Bob Nixon, AMC's future Chief of Design, designed the new subcompact based on the automaker's Hornet model, a compact car. The design reduced the wheelbase from 108 to 96 inches (2,743 to 2,438 mm) and the overall length from 179 to 161 in (4,547 to 4,089 mm), making the Gremlin two inches (50 mm) longer than the Volkswagen Beetle and shorter than the Ford Pinto and Chevrolet Vega.
The body strip is correct for the right side. The scallops added to the hood were just above the body strip to accent the recesses. Looks like the decals were incorrect, they forgot to reverse for the left side.
That’s exactly what I was coming in here to say. Whoever did the decals seemed to forget to mirror a set for the opposite side. Even the checkered flag ones Chris put on the tail didn’t have a mirrored set.
Once again I appreciate your builds most of the kits you build I buy. Because there will be no negative surprises when I build them thank you for your videos
The stripes go where you put them, Amt messed up on the decal sheet
The car in Wayne’s world was not a gremlin. it was a pacer. I am digging the build bud no drama 🎭 just pointing that out lol 😂
I kinda forgot that to be honest 😂 now that you mention it , I wonder if they have an AMC pacer model kit ?
Really a nice build. Always liked Gremlins.
Garth’s car was a Pacer, not a Gremlin.
Could've cut the black where it gets thin & rotated it 180 degrees.
Cool kit for sure
Ever since you've started building these super mods, I've been tempted to buy em and make drag cars or street machines out of them in the outrageous 70s anything goes style
1 Great video Chris keep em coming I'll keep watching
Flip a 6 to a 9
Great build as always you keep building and I'll keep watching
Hey Criss...awesome build on the Gremlin!...but i just picked up Amt's International Transtar Co-4070 and watched your video on the build....from three yesrs ago...you mentioned the video was airing on Saturday June 12th...your birthday....same day as mine!...true??...thx!
I just built an older release of this. Had plastic tires and was if not a bear to build definitely a badger :) I can only assume the directions are just as vague but I will say after a little fighting I was suprisingly proud of how it turned out. Yours looks really good in the blue. Thanks for these "common man" reviews they are the only ones I watch anymore. You make dollar store glue and rustolium can paints look amazing. Thanks for giving me the confidence for model building I wouldn't have stuck with the hobby without them!
I was hoping this kit would be a good base to build a replica of my real Gremlin modified that I race (check my channel for that), but I'm not sure. It's based on a very old modified frame and mine is a current style offset frame.
Another great build! Looks like you could have used some 123 blocks when starting out on the frame. Kit sure is screaming for some plug wires & fuel lines!
I want one
The car in Wayne's World was an AMC Pacer, not a Gremlin. Despite the fact that I really like this build and will probably buy it thanks to this video.
my first car was a gremlin.... we have a dirt track nearby, the big R, ransomville speedway, gremlins and pintos were what was running when i went there as a kid! Treichlers, johnson, rudolph, richie evans
another car in the original ('73) series was a '36 plymouth coupe. I'll post a pic if I can figure out how.
This is way better music than the usual! Are these your grandma's Time-Life's 8 tracks from the 70's infomercials?
Here in Central PA, home of the Tobias family, I remember the cars well. Nice job, Chris.
Very nice build. I kind of want this kit just to replicate one of my favorite hot wheels when I was a kid, the Greased Gremlin
a true model. Not much put together for you which I like, it's more of a challenge. Nice job HPI guy.
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It even looks cool without the body on it
That turned out looking great. I really enjoy your videos.
Any chance those decals were just for the early kit? Maybe they''ll fix them!
What is that glue your using to set the tube frame with....and using on engine block
Where in Wisconsin are you from... Kimberly here
Likely Kenosha
Oshkosh, I believe!
Just saw this on the round2models new kit review! Nice. 😃
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What is in the long plastic Eye dropper you are using to build the chassis?
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My Father had that Tobias Chassis in a dirt modified back in the 70`s
Good work
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Got 68 amx go pack 4 speed 390 in my garage
Well they should have had Hoosier tires
Hoosier tires for not available when this car was running back in the day it was Goodyear McCrary
Hoosier tires was founded in 1957.
Garth and Wayne drove a pacer still awesome
No, no I think you are right about the decals.
I have to build one to go with my other dirt track cars
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When and where is this kit available??
Always love your build videos.
👍🏁🏁👍
Real nice car. What is the skill levle.
Looks great Chris.
Great job on the axles.
Cool little build!
Are they big for the roof?
Great work and great video. I knew a guy who had a red gremlin (rusty but trusty). Good kit and looks like fun to build. Have a great day!
Vary nicely done Chris as always even with the upside-down decal an thanks for the time an effort you put into the video's you put together for us 👍🏻👍🏻
That chassis is an exercise in patience 😵💫. Great job on this build as usual 👍
Who among us doesn't want something that challenges us? What's the alternative? You're back to your nuclear family in 15 mins?
@@dancas82 The challenges of some builds are the reason why I like this hobby
Great kit but chassis looks a bit fidly. Also looks more like an off road racer, just put some off road tires on it and try to modify it with a rear engine some how then you have an off road racer.
That kit looks complicated. But you made me feel I can do it. Great work. Love the video.
Your modeling skills were definitely put to work today my friend.
Great job on a not so easy kit to build, definitely not for a beginner. Lol
Looks like a very intricate build - would love to see it parked next to a stock Gremlin.
you could have made 92 with the red numbers just turn the 6 upside down
As soon as you brought out the light blue I knew what you were going for. Nice build!
That frame build was something else. Steady hands and a lot of patience called for.
I've always thought there was a SECOND reason the Gremlin was made. One - for a good laugh. But SECOND, the coolest looking Modified Stock Car Racer ever!
And, Chris, you have made it a WINNER.
Thanks for this Saturday's build ! ! !
I've owned several AMC Gremlins over the years (including an X model with a 304), & they were sturdy, dependable cars. It's unfortunate that they often end-up as the butt of jokes by people that know NOTHING about AMC, nevermind the Gremlin model.
So what you are saying is an upside down red 6 and a red 2 does not make a Stan Makita Donuts red 92? OK
Looks like it's a little bit tricky to build but it's still Looks like a fun one to put together
Amazing work like always.
Hi, Just curious after you apply the super glue what are you using to cure it ?
I've got a 71 gremlin X in real life... very small cars
I was hopeing Amy will make the pacer again
Looks fantastic mate👍👍
Decals looks great got your touch
That engine looks awesome
I’m excited to see this
Nice build😊
Nice job on what looks like a pretty challenging build (for me anyway).