1941 Ford Custom Woody 1:25 Scale AMT Model Kit #906 Review

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1941 Ford Custom Woody 1:25 Scale AMT Model Kit #906 Review

Review and Photos by Alan Mann

The original concept of the Station Wagon was used by resorts and hotels as a guest transport to and from the train depot, or as a TAXI. By the 40’s many of these “East Coast” wagons were seen used by the more wealthy families with a townhouse in the city who would commute on the weekends to their country place, where an appropriate open car would share the carriage house with an equally well-maintained station wagon. The wagon’s purpose was as a utility vehicle for servants, and it was perhaps used for the occasional picnic or quail hunt. By the 60’s these same vehicles were seen on the “West Coast” being customized and tricked out by the younger beach crowd. And even today this iconic vehicle is a mainstay at car shows all over the country!

For the modeler: This build review covers the Round2/AMT Kit #AMT906 1941 Ford Custom Woody molded in 1/25 scale. The kit is a direct re-release (Re-Pop) from the original molds and has been in seen in multiple box arts over the years. This is a Skill Level 2 build. Contents consist of over 100 parts molded in White, Clear and Chrome and with Vinyl tires. The build is highly detailed with interior parts for a custom finish. The motor has multiple parts and is very detailed. The body is a solid unit with the wood panels molded in. The chassis is a separate frame and has nicely detailed suspension. There is a full decal sheet with wood panels for the sides. The instruction sheet is typical of the earlier AMT offerings in the 70’s and a bit simplified but easy to follow. The finished build is impressive looking. Overall measurements are: Length: 7-1/2”, Width: 2-1/2”, Height: 2- 3/4”.

 

Covered in this Review:  If you want to perfect your build; basic construction; preparing parts for better finishing; alternate assembly sequence suggestions for fit and ease of finishing; abrasive choices; complete paint and adhesive selections and applications; complete engine assembly and detailing; wiring the motor properly; engine wiring diagram; making personalized license plates; decal preparation and application; engine alignment and placement; using a wired distributor and coil; front/ rear axle and suspension assembly and detailing; detailing and building the frame/chassis; preparing the body panels for paint; clarifying attachment points; axle orientation; using setting solutions for form-fitting decals; test fitting; detailing the tires for realism; mounting the body to the chassis; detailing the dashboard; proper directional tire orientation; masking methods for multiple body colors; interior construction and wood trim detailing; finishes for the surfboard and props; making the trim standout with foil application; using floor polish to make crystal clear “glass”; using a black wash for grill detail; detailing the turn signals; are all fully examined in this 18 page, full-color Step-by-Step review in PDF format.

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