AMT Build quality?

[Mark P]

I have got my eye on a truck from AMT so I am just wondering what their build quality is like?

 

[eddiesolo]

Not too bad, I have done a few AMT and they went together okay. Storage can be an issue on older kits as I had a couple that had deformed.

 

[Mark P]

Not too bad, I have done a few AMT and they went together okay. Storage can be an issue on older kits as I had a couple that had deformed.

Cheers Si, would you say they are better than Revell?

 

[Paul Davies]

I would put them on par with revell. Needs a bit of work but builds into nice model.

 

[Mark P]

I would put them on par with revell. Needs a bit of work but builds into nice model.

I'm out then as I cant stand the shoddy work Revell seem to pump out

 

[eddiesolo]

I think they are slightly better than Revell personally, depends on the kit. Revell quality isn't the best. AMT are better quality and if you take your time you can get a good looking model.

 

[Deleted member 3568]

Yep in fact they have in the past shared moulds and released the same kit under amt and revell. I've not had a problem with them, they used to produce some very unusual kits, I think it's a shame when they stop producing kits, but I suppose it's all down to supply and demand.

 

[Deleted member 3568]

As a matter of interest is it the dump truck, I built that years ago, I mean 25 or 30 but as I recall it was just fine, no fit issues.

 

[Mark P]

As a matter of interest is it the dump truck, I built that years ago, I mean 25 or 30 but as I recall it was just fine, no fit issues.

No Ken its a pickup truck

 

[grumpa]

I built an AMT D8H dozer a while back, it was an old kit..70s I believe. All went well...it's on the civilian lorries and such forum under the name "Heavy Metal" Quite enjoyable build.


Good fit, no problems at all.......Jim