1957 Ford Thunderbird Custom Fastback 3n1 1/25 Scale Model Kit Build How To Assemble Paint Interior

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    AMT 1957 FORD THUNDERBIRD 1:25 SCALE MODEL KIT AMT1397 1397
    CLASSIC 3-IN-1 CONVERTIBLE: AMT’s 1/25 scale 1957 Ford Thunderbird is a great project for any experienced builder who wants a 50s classic cars. This 3 in 1 kit can be built as convertible, hardtop or custom fastback. Add it to your collection today! Add it to your collection today!
    FEATURE PACKED: The 1957 Ford Thunderbird kit features details like 4 vinyl whitewall tires, 4 vinyl pad-printed Goodyear tires, hardtop, fastback hardtop, custom headlight bezels, custom & stock wheels, and all-chrome engine. Kit also includes ALL NEW decals with lots of options and vintage-style Retro Deluxe™ AMT packaging.
    QUICK SPECS: 1/25 Scale. 109 parts. 7" long. Parts molded in white with clear and chrome plastic, metal axles and black vinyl tires. Skill level 2 PAINT AND GLUE REQUIRED.
    THE PERFECT PRESENT: Don't know what to get dad for his birthday? Or maybe you have an avid hobbyist or collector in your life. This model kit makes an ideal gift for any occasion!
    The first generation of the Ford Thunderbird is a two-seat convertible produced by Ford for the 1955 to 1957 model year, the first 2-seat Ford since 1938. It was developed in response to the 1953 Motorama display at the New York Auto Show, which showed the Chevrolet Corvette. The Corvette in turn was developed in response to the popularity of European sports cars among Americans.[5]
    Dubbed a "a personal car of distinction" by Ford,[6][7][8] this appellation was also used by the motoring press at the time.[9] The car built upon the heritage of the bespoke roadsters of the 1930s, yet was constructed largely of existing components, marking the first step toward the evolution of the personal luxury car as a mass market segment in the United States.[10][7] While light weight for its era and fitted with a standard V8 engine, the Thunderbird focused more on driver comfort than speed, and was not a direct rival to either the Corvette or European sports cars.[11] The Thunderbird proved more suited to the American market than the Corvette, with sales of 16,155, versus 674 Corvettes in 1955.[12] This remained the only two-seat convertible Thunderbird until the eleventh-generation was unveiled in 2002. The design of this generation of the Ford Thunderbird was the direct inspiration for the German Auto Union 1000 Sp.
    For the 1957 model year, the front bumper was reshaped, the grille and tailfins were made larger, and larger taillights were fitted. The spare wheel moved back inside the trunk, which had been redesigned to allow it to be mounted vertically. The side "Thunderbird" script was moved from the fins to the front fenders. A new option was "Dial-o-Matic" 4-way power seats that would move rearward when the ignition was turned off to allow easier exit and entry.[19][20] In addition to the standard 292 and optional 312 engines, higher performance versions of the 312 were offered,[4] including two with a 4-barrel Holley carburetor McCulloch/Paxton centrifugal superchargers rated at 300 hp (304 PS; 224 kW)at 4,800 rpm with a maximum torque of 439 lb⋅ft (595 N⋅m; 61 kg⋅m) at 2,600 rpm;[21][22] and 340 hp (345 PS; 254 kW), respectively. 1957 sales were 21,380, including three extra months of production because the 1958 models were late. The 1957 Thunderbird was the last two-seater Ford sold until 1982 Ford EXP.
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  • @r.a.monigold9789
    @r.a.monigold9789 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    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.

  • @michaelstedman5
    @michaelstedman5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love how AMT encourages you to build the model to your liking.

  • @johnm.5848
    @johnm.5848 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    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.

  • @danwarford9695
    @danwarford9695 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    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.

  • @scalemodelcarchief
    @scalemodelcarchief 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What a beautiful build! Love the fastback. 😀👍🏻

  • @MichaelWilliams-kq1lv
    @MichaelWilliams-kq1lv ปีที่แล้ว +6

    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

  • @dalebender7726
    @dalebender7726 ปีที่แล้ว

    This grew on me- i'm liking that fastback top! 👍

  • @paulcheshire8787
    @paulcheshire8787 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    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.

  • @randytaylor1258
    @randytaylor1258 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice build -- unique colour. Chris, you made it your own.

  • @vincehatina6987
    @vincehatina6987 หลายเดือนก่อน

    That build is bad ass!!! Great build!

  • @ThomasLoomis-o8g
    @ThomasLoomis-o8g ปีที่แล้ว

    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

  • @maryfiltz800
    @maryfiltz800 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This looks really good. Glad you went with the build you chose.

  • @od1452
    @od1452 ปีที่แล้ว

    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.

    • @mred5998
      @mred5998 ปีที่แล้ว

      They didn't put in the port holes in the hard top , the only T-Bird with out the port holes was the 1955 .....

  • @dougmulle2627
    @dougmulle2627 ปีที่แล้ว

    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

  • @martindaredare
    @martindaredare ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This looks really smart great build ,the colour is brilliant

  • @nickc-dw5tj
    @nickc-dw5tj ปีที่แล้ว

    Colors right on the money thank again

  • @Shaunmclean12
    @Shaunmclean12 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Nice looking kit I think I will pre-order one for myself.

  • @MoonwalkerModels
    @MoonwalkerModels ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Man, I love that fastback look Chris! 👍🙂

  • @mred5998
    @mred5998 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just got mine at Hobby Lobby . Great kit ......

  • @craigwellsjr3968
    @craigwellsjr3968 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Very cool 😎. I like the colors.

  • @richardlee1092
    @richardlee1092 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    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!

  • @johngligo4049
    @johngligo4049 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Very nicely done Sir!

  • @michaelcooke2559
    @michaelcooke2559 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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.

  • @lesscott8331
    @lesscott8331 ปีที่แล้ว

    AWESOME BUILD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @doublenickelbob
    @doublenickelbob ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great video Chris keep em coming I'll keep watching.

  • @ronroberts2453
    @ronroberts2453 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Totally dig this build and presentation Chris! Perfect colors and decals too! 💯

  • @dapc777
    @dapc777 ปีที่แล้ว

    ~dat is sooo cool~thanks for your inspiration to me and this hobby~

  • @LeftCoastModelCarBuilds
    @LeftCoastModelCarBuilds ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice build, looking forward to building a nice custom out of this kit 🤙🏼

  • @davidhinkson8856
    @davidhinkson8856 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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.

  • @garyjust.johnson1436
    @garyjust.johnson1436 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very nice! I look forward to getting one!

  • @johnlayton9563
    @johnlayton9563 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice kit .I'm looking forward to seeing that in Australia ,

  • @jimanderson4271
    @jimanderson4271 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice build Chris, will have to get this and build it to go with my 56 Tbird 👍

  • @Nogill0
    @Nogill0 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    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.

    • @randytaylor1258
      @randytaylor1258 ปีที่แล้ว

      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.

    • @Nogill0
      @Nogill0 ปีที่แล้ว

      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

  • @dalepetrush4121
    @dalepetrush4121 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    My next build .

  • @michaelgautreaux3168
    @michaelgautreaux3168 ปีที่แล้ว

    👍👍
    Looks dynamite as a fastback.

  • @waynehawkins9090
    @waynehawkins9090 ปีที่แล้ว

    Looks good!

  • @tedharris8659
    @tedharris8659 ปีที่แล้ว

    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

  • @BloodyHatchetz
    @BloodyHatchetz ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hey im 1st ! Sweet video and i left a like . Keep it coming

  • @bobpratt8224
    @bobpratt8224 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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???!!!

  • @openexhaustmodels5139
    @openexhaustmodels5139 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very nice mate👍

  • @richardcriscione9427
    @richardcriscione9427 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    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.!

    • @richardlundin1528
      @richardlundin1528 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      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.

    • @urbanurchin5930
      @urbanurchin5930 ปีที่แล้ว

      .....wasn't "puddy" the guy that worked on Jerry Seinfeld's car ??........"yeah - - that's right".......

  • @neilhaas
    @neilhaas ปีที่แล้ว +1

    ❤😊🚗🚗🚗🚗🥳 that's a classic car vintage historical in the 20th century. After WW2.

  • @kevinharris3386
    @kevinharris3386 ปีที่แล้ว

    This looks like t bird for Elivra!!!( mistress of darkness!

  • @brianlewis6926
    @brianlewis6926 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wished AMT would of put all the custom parts in the kit,
    really cool custom fender skirts but only one 😵‍💫

  • @Dirk-jx7yq
    @Dirk-jx7yq ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Them weird parts are a shelf to hang on wall

  • @charlesstarlin6354
    @charlesstarlin6354 ปีที่แล้ว

    Cool stuff always thanks 😎

  • @JohnW1711stock
    @JohnW1711stock ปีที่แล้ว

    That is a Ford (292-312) Y-Block. They have the distributor and the oil pan sump in the rear.

  • @timothyharrison8953
    @timothyharrison8953 ปีที่แล้ว

    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.

  • @DBH1962
    @DBH1962 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Aston martin anyone?😊

  • @andreperrault5393
    @andreperrault5393 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great modeling! Do it the way you want. And try something different. Nice

  • @TheRealGraylocke
    @TheRealGraylocke ปีที่แล้ว

    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.

  • @jamesharrington4923
    @jamesharrington4923 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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.

  • @jonkline5519
    @jonkline5519 ปีที่แล้ว

    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

  • @spankyham9607
    @spankyham9607 ปีที่แล้ว

    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.

  • @briscojones
    @briscojones ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome job! I really enjoy all your builds . Timeline wise how long does it usually take you to complete a kit build?

    • @urbanurchin5930
      @urbanurchin5930 ปีที่แล้ว

      .....2 days....sometimes a little more for the big truck kits. He has mentioned this in previous videos......

  • @generac43
    @generac43 ปีที่แล้ว

    👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

  • @danielpaulsness6951
    @danielpaulsness6951 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice 😅

  • @cindywright9540
    @cindywright9540 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    How do you keep from getting carpet fibers in your paint?

  • @robertmann7277
    @robertmann7277 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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 )

  • @eottoe2001
    @eottoe2001 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Don't recall the fastback on that model growing up, however, boy, doesn't that make it look European?

  • @Hillbillymafia
    @Hillbillymafia 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What kind of glue are you using

  • @lylebriggs923
    @lylebriggs923 ปีที่แล้ว

    Don't really care for the crome engine i wonder if you can use the white instead

  • @Sosomodelcars
    @Sosomodelcars ปีที่แล้ว

    I have to mute the music. It makes me realize how sad I am for watching these videos.😂

  • @blkft
    @blkft ปีที่แล้ว

    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.

    • @robertmann7277
      @robertmann7277 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Never been into continental kits ( too bulky and it looks like it's just hanging there and could fall--off at any time )

    • @randytaylor1258
      @randytaylor1258 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      European -- that's why it s called a Continental kit.

  • @AlistairLong-g6q
    @AlistairLong-g6q ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Can I get a shoutout pls

  • @rickr442
    @rickr442 ปีที่แล้ว

    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.

  • @acrowe2512
    @acrowe2512 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very nice model, love the options. Good looking car and you did it justice Chris.