1968 Shelby GT500

A couple reviews mentioned lots of flash and poor mold quality, this is absolutely correct. I had to cut and re-glue the rear axle leaf spring to get it to fit properly. I also had to do a lot of sanding and test fitting before paint. The front grill and bumper piece had to be really worked to get a proper fit. This is important because it is such a key element to this car. There are few extra parts, I would recommend the stock option. If you get the paint right it's not a bad finished model, just not a great finished model. I can't not recommend it, because it is such a classic car. Just not one of AMT's better models.

AMT did a solid job with this vintage kit. The kit includes different engine options and a precut outline under the hood for the Shelby engine. I discovered the outline too late in the build and had already painted the hood. What the kit lacked in decals it made up for it in details. I decided to add my own gages that were ordered from Hobbylinc, and I was pleasantly surprised by the raised wood grain on the dash. The kit also featured raised lettering for the exterior badges. I wished the badging was a little more raised. I also added aftermarket rims, but the rims in the kit were perfectly fine. Everything was going perfect until I got to the rear end assembly. The rear lights barely had enough exterior clips to glue it to the rear end. I did make the mistake of trying to add the bottom fender and bumper too fast, after gluing the rear lights on. I suggest gluing the rear lights on and allowing at least 24 hours for the glue to cure, before attempting to glue the bottom fender and bumper on. I really enjoyed building this kit.

New cast of old mold. A lot of flash to be trimmed and Every part needs work to make fit properly. A kit more suited for beginners or to add this specific car to a collection. An experienced modeler can make this into a nice build. If AMT ever retools this kit and upgrades it, I would build it again, otherwise I recommend this kit only to beginners.