Today we’re building the 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle by AMT from deep within the vault. So come along and join me while I build and review this vintage kit.
I always love it when you pull something vintage out of your stash and BUILD it. Whoever molded this had every intention of someone building it. I bet they did not think it would be 50 years later. Great build as always Louie.
I noticed the Matchbox logo on the box, and these instructions remind me of how Matchbox instructions looked. I think its a great idea to bring these old models out of storage and put them together. They might not be as simple to build or as well detailed as more current kits, but thats also what makes them more appealing to my mind.
That SS Chevelle came out nice. Yesterday afternoon noon, in Chandler on McQueen RD I seen a nice SS NOVA with a black leather roof top,sound healthy..
Very well done Louie. Them old kits are fun to build. I'm in the middle of a Oldsmobile 442. My kit was made in the mid 80's. I picked it up a antique store in Dyersville Iowa. The former home of ERTL model company.
Another great build. You just keep pulling out from times gone by. If I hadn't been a Ford guy, this definitely would have been a choice I would have made,
Hi Louie, now who was a silly person for spilling his paint? I think there is no modeller thst has not spilled either paint or glue, now your buold turned out a absolute stunner, with the colour and those stripes it was Perfect, best regards from Australia, Les
Beautiful model. I had a 71 Monte Carlo optioned with the 454, 4 speed and dual exhaust. It started as an SS model. It got horrible gas milage for a kid in college so I traded it off for a 289 Falcon. It was an unsold 68 model with 12 miles on the clock. Both would be worth a bunch now. Heck, just about any car we had back then.......
interesting seeing how all these years the only thing that’s really changed with the molds is the bumpers and slight parts of the body, while the chassis and interior have stayed the same for decades
It is the Red Alert kit minus the decals. I built it back in the 70's as a kid, had the same moon rims with sink marks in a couple just like Louie's kit. I still have mine even today, it's tough old kit. I really like the version you built Louie! That gold and tan color combo really works! Who doesn't like the old Rally wheels.
I got the Pro Shop 72 Chevelle everything comes separate in bags basically any novice could build and pretty much the same kit jus cheaper although you got a bb and I got the 350😁🤩scooter d 😎ps great vid dou thx😂😋😛
Another nice build, enjoyed watching the kit come together. What is the name of the games workshop paint that you used? I’ve seen you it on other builds. How many models replaced that model from your stack? Thank for sharing see you in the next video.😊😊
Yes I cleared it. You must of missed that part I showed. I used 1K Clear. Doesn’t hurt the decals. The paint marker is made by AK #RCM033. Thanks for watching
Louie, in the spirit of educating people on auto parts pronunciation, the word is VAY lans ...... not va LANCE ; (with emphasis on the first syllable not the second). I hope AMT re-releases the '72 Chevelle kit soon. The '70 model year Chevelle SS is my favorite 1:1 car of all time, and I'd like to have a '72 kit sitting beside the '70 AMT kit I already have, waiting to be built.
I appreciate the correction. I have a slight southern accent being from Missouri. I called it that for over 30 years in the automotive parts industry. Pretty much not going to be a change now at almost 50 years old. I thank you for watching.
@@TheAutisticModeler lol, 30 years here working in a Big 3 company engineering; StL Assembly Plant was one of the factories I was responsible for tracking all body parts.
I grew up in St Louis. Worked at all the VW dealers there at one point or another. Heegeman VW in Kirkwood on Manchester Road was my first Vw dealer. It’s now Dean Team VW.
@@TheAutisticModeler When I was younger, I drove a semi. Spent many nights in parking lots around Anheiser-Busch brewery in StL, waiting to get a beer load.
@TheAutisticModeler I love how dialects and accents affect pronunciation. I worked for a brief time in a Kraft Dressing Factory in Central Illinois. No Italian Dressing made there, only "Eye talian" Dressing. 😆
Nice gold and black Chevelle, love the rally wheels.😊
Killer job on the 72 chevelle bud ❤
Thank you!!
I always love it when you pull something vintage out of your stash and BUILD it. Whoever molded this had every intention of someone building it. I bet they did not think it would be 50 years later. Great build as always Louie.
I've recently built an ancient Airfix kit......1956 Vickers Wellington, proper old but enjoyable build.
I noticed the Matchbox logo on the box, and these instructions remind me of how Matchbox instructions looked. I think its a great idea to bring these old models out of storage and put them together. They might not be as simple to build or as well detailed as more current kits, but thats also what makes them more appealing to my mind.
I’m glad you enjoyed it. Thank you for watching!!
Cool kit. I like the old kits. To bad the hood is damaged.,I'm sure you can fix it though. Thanks for sharing David
Nice job Louie! Nice stance for sure.
Thank you 😊
That is one beautiful gold Chevelle Louie! Outstanding work!
Thank you!! Happy Modeling
That SS Chevelle came out nice.
Yesterday afternoon noon, in Chandler on McQueen RD I seen a nice SS NOVA with a black leather roof top,sound healthy..
Very well done Louie. Them old kits are fun to build. I'm in the middle of a Oldsmobile 442. My kit was made in the mid 80's. I picked it up a antique store in Dyersville Iowa. The former home of ERTL model company.
Very cool!!
Looks great Louie! Nice color choices.😎
That turned out beautifully there Louie, very cool colour you've chosen 😊 Nice interior too, well done 👍🏼
Another great build. You just keep pulling out from times gone by. If I hadn't been a Ford guy, this definitely would have been a choice I would have made,
Hi Louie, now who was a silly person for spilling his paint? I think there is no modeller thst has not spilled either paint or glue, now your buold turned out a absolute stunner, with the colour and those stripes it was Perfect, best regards from Australia, Les
Thank you!!! 😊 I appreciate your support!!
Great awesome job
Love the color u picked
Beautiful model. I had a 71 Monte Carlo optioned with the 454, 4 speed and dual exhaust. It started as an SS model. It got horrible gas milage for a kid in college so I traded it off for a 289 Falcon. It was an unsold 68 model with 12 miles on the clock.
Both would be worth a bunch now. Heck, just about any car we had back then.......
interesting seeing how all these years the only thing that’s really changed with the molds is the bumpers and slight parts of the body, while the chassis and interior have stayed the same for decades
Great job buddy
Cool kit, looks like the old Red Alert kit I had when I was a kid. Love your color and wheel choices. Looks awesome 😎
It is the Red Alert kit minus the decals. I built it back in the 70's as a kid, had the same moon rims with sink marks in a couple just like Louie's kit. I still have mine even today, it's tough old kit. I really like the version you built Louie! That gold and tan color combo really works! Who doesn't like the old Rally wheels.
I remember Luka Cee talking about the Red Alert kit a while back, and if I remember correctly, he said he had seen the real car in person.
I always get a chuckle when I see these hardtop car kits using convertible interior tubs - see the "doglegs" that cover the top frame mechanism.
Yep!! Thanks for watching
Very nice build Louie Thank you for sharing
great job on the the bonnet whould have like ta see that play in slow moe🤣😎😋
Another nice looking build. Thanks!
Great to see you do the older kits. My problem is I like to pull mine out.... look at them and put it back on the shelf.
Nice work. The color looks similar to the factory colors.
Thank you!!😊
Great video. I think it's so cool how you build these vintage kits
Thank you!! I really enjoy the old stuff. I buy to build, not for a museum. I appreciate you watching!! Happy Modeling.
Great build enjoyed your show ❤
Holy that gold colour is awesome, had many a gold car failures in the past.
Awesome
That looks PERFECT!! Nice job Louie.
Thanks bud!!
Nice job awesome Have a good day have fun be safe
.99 cents? Bargain! The current release of this kit retails for over $60,00 here in Australia. Great job Louie, looks awesome.
$50 in Canada
@oldmodeler7747 Too much for a 50 year old kit.
Nice Job thanks for sharing
I got the Pro Shop 72 Chevelle everything comes separate in bags basically any novice could build and pretty much the same kit jus cheaper although you got a bb and I got the 350😁🤩scooter d 😎ps great vid dou thx😂😋😛
pss love the color would look killer w/yellow clear over or leave it jus the same🤣😂
Very good.
Alsome job well done
Another nice build, enjoyed watching the kit come together. What is the name of the games workshop paint that you used? I’ve seen you it on other builds. How many models replaced that model from your stack? Thank for sharing see you in the next video.😊😊
The paint I used is called Typhus corrosion by Citadel. I haven’t bought any to replace it YET. 😉
Awesome build. I'd like to know what glue you are using?
I use several different types. I mainly use Tamiya ultra thin quick set. Thanks for watching
Nice Chevelle! Did you clear the body? Also what black marker was used for front grill?
Yes I cleared it. You must of missed that part I showed. I used 1K Clear. Doesn’t hurt the decals. The paint marker is made by AK #RCM033. Thanks for watching
Louie, in the spirit of educating people on auto parts pronunciation, the word is VAY lans ...... not va LANCE ; (with emphasis on the first syllable not the second).
I hope AMT re-releases the '72 Chevelle kit soon. The '70 model year Chevelle SS is my favorite 1:1 car of all time, and I'd like to have a '72 kit sitting beside the '70 AMT kit I already have, waiting to be built.
I appreciate the correction. I have a slight southern accent being from Missouri. I called it that for over 30 years in the automotive parts industry. Pretty much not going to be a change now at almost 50 years old. I thank you for watching.
@@TheAutisticModeler lol, 30 years here working in a Big 3 company engineering; StL Assembly Plant was one of the factories I was responsible for tracking all body parts.
I grew up in St Louis. Worked at all the VW dealers there at one point or another. Heegeman VW in Kirkwood on Manchester Road was my first Vw dealer. It’s now Dean Team VW.
@@TheAutisticModeler When I was younger, I drove a semi. Spent many nights in parking lots around Anheiser-Busch brewery in StL, waiting to get a beer load.
@TheAutisticModeler I love how dialects and accents affect pronunciation. I worked for a brief time in a Kraft Dressing Factory in Central Illinois. No Italian Dressing made there, only "Eye talian" Dressing. 😆
Hot water will fix that huh.i never knew that.how you go about that.
Turn on your hot tap, soak the car body in it. And work the body back into shape. Then hit it with cold water. Thanks for watching!!
@TheAutisticModeler thx never knew that in all these years.