1968 CHEVY CORVETTE C3 327 CUSTOM 1/25 SCALE MODEL KIT BUILD HOW TO ENGINES CHROME TRIM AMT 1236
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CUSTOM CLASSIC: AMT's 1/25 scale 1968 Chevy Corvette Custom is great project for any experienced modeler who is a fan of vintage custom cars. This kit include many custom parts to build the Corvette of your dreams. Add it to your collection today!
FEATURE PACKED: The 1968 Chevy Corvette Custom kit features details like pad-printed drag slicks, 2 tire options, front spoiler, 2 windshield options, custom hood, 5-spoke Mags, 8-spoke wheels, rollcage, 3+ engine configurations and lots more customizing parts. Kit also includes ALL NEW decals with lots of option and vintage style Retro Deluxe™ AMT packaging.
QUICK SPECS: 1/25 Scale. 155 parts. 7" long. Parts molded in white with clear, clear red and chrome plastic, plus 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!
TRUST AMT: We at AMT are modelers ourselves and we sweat the details, to make sure every kit produced is top quality in every way!
The Chevrolet Corvette (C3) is a sports car that was produced from 1967 until 1982 by Chevrolet for the 1968 to 1982 model years. Engines and chassis components were mostly carried over from the previous generation, but the body and interior were new. It set new sales records with 53,807 produced for the 1979 model year.[4] The C3 is the third generation of the Chevrolet Corvette, and marks the second time the Corvette would carry the Stingray name, though only for the 1969 - 1976 model years. This time it was a single word as opposed to Sting Ray as used for the 1963 - 1967 C2 generation.
For 1968, both the Corvette body and interior were completely redesigned. As before, the car was available in either coupe or convertible models, but coupe was now a notchback fitted with a near-vertical removable rear window and removable roof panels (T-tops).
The chassis was carried over from the second generation models, retaining the fully independent suspension (with minor revisions) and the four-wheel disc brake system. The engine line-up and horsepower ratings were also carried over from the previous year as were the 3 and 4-speed manual transmissions. The new optional Turbo Hydramatic 3-speed automatic transmission (RPO M40) replaced the two-speed Powerglide. The L30, a 327 cu in (5.4 L) small-block V8 engine rated at 300 hp (224 kW) and a 3-speed manual transmission were standard, but only a few hundred 3-speed manual equipped cars were sold. The 4-speed manual was available in M20 wide-ratio or M21 close-ratio transmission versions. The M22 “Rock Crusher”, a heavy duty, close-ratio 4-speed gearbox, was also available for certain applications.[6] The engine line-up included the L79, a 350 hp (261 kW) high performance version of the 327 cu in (5.4 L) small-block. Also available were several variants of the big-block 427 cu in (7.0 L) V8 engine, that taken together made up nearly half the cars. There was the L36, a 390 hp (291 kW) version with a Rochester 4-barrel carburetor; The L68, a 400 hp (298 kW) motor with a Holley triple 2-barrel carb set up (3 X 2 tri-power); The L71, generating 435 bhp (441 PS; 324 kW) at 5,800 rpm and 460 lb⋅ft (624 N⋅m) at 4,000 rpm of torque also with a tri-power;[7] The L89 option was the L71 engine but with much lighter aluminum cylinder heads rather than the standard cast iron. Then there was the L88 engine that Chevrolet designed strictly for off-road use (racing), with a published rating of 430 hp (321 kW), but featured a high-capacity 4-barrel carb, aluminum heads, a unique air induction system, and an ultra-high compression ratio (12.5:1).[8] All small block cars had low-profile hoods. All big block cars had domed hoods for additional engine clearance with twin simulated vents and “427” emblems on either side of the dome. The new seven-inch wide steel wheels had F70x15 nylon bias-ply tires standard with either white or red stripe tires optional. Rare options were: L88 engine (80), J56 heavy-duty brakes (81), UA6 alarm system (388), L89 aluminum heads (624). - Auta a dopravní prostředky
Perfect timing!! Just sat down with my coffee! Thank you!
I like how generous Round 2 is with tire options and extra parts, kinda helps relieve the pain of the expense of the kit. In the 60's this kit would've cost $2.50
I was about nine when this kit first came out, and I couldn't afford it back then, so I know what you mean. That said, I've come to realize that the true definition of "nostalgia" is clearly remembering yesterday's prices, but forgetting yesterday's weekly allowance. For me in 1969, that was about $0.25 per week. (I also just realized that my keyboard does not have a cent sign . . . .)
I have around 400 or so kits half put together and half still in the box. I used to buy some kits for parts to use on another model. Some of the models were purchased in the 1950's and 1960's and the price of some of the kits range from 50 cents and up to $1.25. Some of the same type kits are now priced $25.00 or more. I even saw one model that I know i paid around $1.50 back in the 1960's that is priced at $35.00. If I could sell my models at today's prices I could retire comfortably.......LOL
I remember paying $5.00 or a little more for some as a kid.
2.00-I bought the 69 Vette in 69 --2 dollars
Absolutely love this kit. This is exactly the way I would have wanted to build a Corvette model as a kid (and a real one when I grew up!). On mine, the body wouldn't fit right because the tunnel for the transmission in the interior tub wouldn't fit all the way down over the transmission they used (wasn't wide enough). I don't think I've ever run in to that before and, of course, I didn't discover it in any of the test-fits I tried before painting.
Chevy had dropped AMT as the contract for promo models in ‘68 so AMT had to ‘wing it’ and design models without the benefit of factory blueprints. The MPC kits were stock proportions and details, AMTs were just ‘close’.
Paint looks like Copper. The white isa very nice touch. Good stuff.
Star Trek TNG in the background! :)
Cool kit!!!!! ✌👍🙂
This kit is just BEGGING for an SCCA Road Race build! Thanks for showing it off.
Good point. Most kits seem focused on drag racing so I build hot street and asphalt modifieds by swapping in and fabbing parts.
Love the color of the car.
Everyone remember to SMILE it's a HOBBY and it's SUPPOSE TO BE FUN. Everyone have a fantastic, safe, and Blessed weekend. 😜🤪
I like pictures too.
I so do love how AMT gives you so many options. On the other hand it's sometimes quite the challenge to fit for one thing the firewall in the exact right place.... as well as other things. I suppose it's how you like to model, snap together or with a lot of leeway in how you decide to build it. Some kits from other manufacturers make it all too easy and that is much appreciated. But sometimes it's good to be so challenged to figure out certain things for yourself. In the end which type of model gives you more of a sense of accomplishment? Hmmm....
You did not go anywhere near what I thought you were going to go with the paint job. But, I like what you did!!!! There is a madness to your method!!! LOL!
Awesome looking vette it kind of reminds me of Mark Hammels vette in corvette summer 👍
After all this time watching your builds..... Only just clicked that you're a lefty!! Guess it's because it's the way I always do things that it didn't seem obvious..... 🤣. Beautiful colour on this build too... Looks like proper Metal Flake at that scale!!
Excellent build man! I absolutely enjoy your videos! Thank you for what you do! Keep it up man!
I gotta get this kit. I'm so glad you used that shimmer paint because I've always wondered how that stuff looked. It suits thus model giving it that 70s vibe.
i used the shimmer paint a few times and man it next levels your builds nicely.
This is very close in detail and style as the AMT 63 split window vette
Love building my models. Learned so much from watching you, keep doing what your doing
At 15:13 you can see the manual show the different seats. I think it is ridiculous that they did that. I also would rather install the seats, rear-end, exhaust etc. But we don't design the molds for these kits. Anyway, another great build, Chris. I really like the color you picked out too.
I remember when they first came out I bought one and this bucket seats were made of rubber
Thanks for the review. I would not have purchased this kit without it.
Just like the '68 Impala ss kit. AMT didn't have the license for the '68 Corvette kits, they released a custom version. MPC had the license for the stock versions for these kits.
White stripes and top combo , nice
No rear window glass????
Bravo! Good build, nice color! Fun video!
In the building part of the video, I can faintly hear the radio or TV in the background lol.
I forgot to mute the video when I edited the music into it. LOL
YT may make me mute that entire section soon enough.
Been waiting on this kit..gonna make a nice build!
Use "Hodgepodge" to set the clear plastic windows, head and tail light lens. Hodgepodge sets up clear and will not fog the plastic.
It's called Mod Podge and everyone got that idea from my videos where I use it all the time....
The white plastic tire overlays are BFG Radial TA'S for the GREENWOOD Issue of long ago IT was John GREENWOOD'S A production /GT Corvette
THIOSE Wheels that you like are "mini Lites"
While watching the vid I kept wondering how I was going to paint mine. After seeing the fit of chassis to body I decided to pass on this kit. Love the color you chose.
Great build Chris , that colour is pure 1970’s
Beautiful work as always Chris, hope your having a great weekend buddy ☺️👍
That's cool! Looks like the old school metal flake. 🙂👍👍
Yea, I'm gonna have to get this one.
Its a nice kit but i would replace the chassis pan with a chassis pan out of a revell 1968 corvette or 1969 corvette of the same scale for more realism but i would still use the wheels and tires from the amt kit though.
Looks Nicer without the Top..😍😍
Fantastic build as always!! Love the paint!!! I bought 4 of these. Will build 1, or 2. Love you channel think i watched 90% of your video's. Some if the models im really not interested in. Thats just the way of it isn't it.
Wow
That's one nice looking VETTE. Great job, as always. This is a must have. I have always love Corvettes. 🇺🇸
In a c3 corvette the battery goes behind the passenger seat
Most excellent job on that one. The spoiler on that might be ok here in California drive ways are pretty thin but there i think I'd be a great snow plow just clear it out of the way lol
Thanks 👍
Very nice kit do you know if amt did a 68 ht vette . I like the way the fenders flow around the tires
Nice build as usual. Not really my cup of tea but you did a nice job. Were you watching star trek i could swear i hear it in the back ground. Sounds like the next generation
Yup, a very relaxing show to listen to in the background. I forgot to mute the background so folks got to hear my little TV and stuff. Good thing I didn't cuss...
I'm working on one now -that windshield frame is very weak and the body has issue's and a stock 68 hood will not fit--mold damage etc.
💯👍👍👍
Have you ever had that Testors gloss topcote lift the paint on the piece you were putting the gloss coat on?
ive been looking for future floor polish but all i can find is pledge foor polish.my questin is will that work the same way the as the one you use.thank you brother.your videos are hella fun to watch.got the courage to try a big rig from watching you.
Pledge Revive It is the same product. I've shown it on the channel in other videos.
@@hpiguy yjank you sir
Correct me if I’m wrong guys, but isn’t this the Greenwood racer AMT put out originally? The plastic tires referenced in the vid were actually covers to put on the kits tires and they were BFG Radial T/A 50s used on the Greenwood racer.
No idea, these kits get reissued as different variants over time so it's been out before.
I thought so
Hi, do you have any tips how using a dehydrator?
How long and which temperature?
Thanks for nice building projects 👍
Where you get your chrome marker??
I've been looking forward to this review! This kit has not been available for quite some time and mine is on order. Excellent review and presentation as always, love your color choices!!
Thank you very much for sharing this build and please keep em coming. To be completely honest I really disliked the candy corn color and thought it was going to look way too toyish but with the white top it actually looks like a 70s custom street car. Well done brother you killed it again. Everyone keep yourselves and love ones safe and healthy.
Do you sand any mold lines and sand up the plastic before priming and painting? I am amazed how nice the final finish is on your models.
Nope. Spray and pray.
These are simple fast builds to review the kit. I don't stress the model show stuff. :)
I'm curious is to what you do with these models after you build and review them ???? Do you sell them or do you stick them on the shelf ?? I've always wondered!! I love your channel my friend my wife and I sit down everyday and watch your builds every day!!! Thank you again
Is the custom windshield backwards? In the boxart, the hump is on the driver's side, but it looked like it was on the passenger's side when you showed it.
When he shows it on the parts tree, I think we're looking at it from the underside, not the top. Anyway, mine had the hump on the 'correct' (driver's) side
Great build, I have always loved the Corvettes.
Very nice!
Daggum I absolutely love that color. 🔥
Great Build always is. What brand of glue are you using it seams to work out very good
Plastruct Bondene
Do you sell this cars after you put this together and if so how much do you sell them for and where do you sell them at?
I'm liking that Shimmer paint the more you use it.. !! Cool.. Gonna try it on something soon.. !
...Anything under the hood but Electric.!!!!!!!
where do you get your paint holders at....thanks...also..by using can paint like you are any problems with it or do you do wet sand on it..thanks...
Modelroundup sells the paint stands.
I paint as is. No sanding.
@@hpiguy that cool how it comes out so smooth cool man
Also how many models can u do with a can of the paint u use. There are big cans and not the normal u would see folks use for models
Great job Chris! I do like the color. 😊
Thanks Chris great review and awesome build.great color choice.adding this one to my wish list. always enjoy your builds, model on peace.
That really turned out to be a nice model. Love the body color, it is outstanding. Love your use of the Molotov chrome pen. Since you live in Wisconsin, you could have put that spoiler on and made it a Corvette snowplow. Lol. Thanks for sharing.
Looks great nice job 👍 👌 👏 so enjoy your videos 📹 😀 please keep them coming 🙏 😀 and here to help get your videos 📹 😉 out to everyone to enjoy 😉 😀
Brilliant mate👍
It is sapposed to be an L88 Hood
Awesome, Great build!! that one is on my list..
This is a nice kit yours looks spot on great
I have the old Greenwood Vette version of this kit. The roof fit was terrible.
really loving the color!
Chris, Nice Corvette!...I like the color you did it in.
Another great job Chris. Is the paint booth you use the same one you tested back in Mar 3, 2017? If not could you tell me which one you use. I have a booth for airbrushing, but want another for spray cans and whatever you use seems to work great.
Yup, same one.
@@hpiguy Thanks Chris
Chris, a follow up on the booth. I don't see the filter on your booth, but I do see a gap at the bottom at the back. Did you add a partition so that the spray cans hit the partition with the heavy bits while still venting out the fumes through the filter and exhaust? Whatever you've done certainly seems to work really well.
I like how you kept the classic look of a Vette 👍🇦🇺
They'd have AC on.
So thankful for your reviews. I now know which kits to avoid, for instance I just can't deal with the metal front axle. I know you can modify but for me I'd rather get a different chassis altogether. Keep up the good work.
Another way to make a buying decision - look at the parts description schematic on the bottom of the box. Like you, I tend to avoid the more "simple"
style kits. Metal axles, little (or no) undercarriage detail, simple interiors.....generally kits that were designed for kids as toys. Boring and not challenging -
but if you are a kid, these are a good way to start to learn about how to put them together. Nice that hpi guy is showing the new builders what is available.
@@urbanurchin5930 Well said urchin i very seldom build a kit straight from the box anyway. That's why it takes me so long to finish one but as I'm on a very limited hobby budget I get my money's worth. I like to build kits that have plenty of spare parts.
Nice looking build Chris great job yeah I think you would call that front spoiler and snow plow in Wisconsin 👍👍😂
Nice build all together ❤️
Lots off details on that vette realy clean and sharp all give this one a 10
Great job
Awesome sause
I would have been interested in that kit, but it is a turn-off without the rear glass.
The Car should have a BIG BLOCK to be a Correct Greenwood A Production Race Car
The header/sidepipe combo is spaced for a big block. Use those and the heads that go with them and the motor magically becomes a big block! Paint those heads an aluminum color and it's instantly an L-88 427!! I love model car magic!
THANK YOU @@wilburross9709
Nice paint Job Rust Orange..??😏
Neat LOOKIN CORVETTE and Hands..😏😏🤣🤣😑👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Who builds the BEST CORVETTES - Chevrolet.
Who is my FAVORITE Corvette Kit Builder - on CZcams - hpiguys Workshop, Chris. Thanks.
And extra thanks if you laughed at the Chevy joke - I did.
Sorry but Chevrolet also built the worst corvettes. Just sayin'.
Drive with handcuffs on. LOL 😂😂😂😂