1/25 AMT Barris Ala Kart-White Glue Review

It's time for another White Glue Review! This time I've built the AMT George Barris Ala-Kart show rod. This was an all new tooling for AMT back in the Mueller era (2002) and the details and fitting reflect that. Watch as I not only show the contents of the box, but I assemble the whole kit in white glue and then give my thoughts on the build itself.
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Thanks everyone for all of your support for the channel. I am truly enjoying building these kits in white glue and I recommend that you do the same. Building them in white glue shows you all of the fitment issues and you learn how to assemble the kit well before prep, primer, paint. It also is a good thing to get you out of a builder slump!
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[@bobread5772]

How do you remove the white glue?

[@ScaleModelExperiment]

It’s so simple, you just pull the parts apart and the glue just peels right off. No harm no damage to the kit at all.

[@rickzinck9326]

Good review James. Finicky , I'm sure it is. Some very old school tooling here.

[@ScaleModelExperiment]

This was the 2002 tooling from AMT not the 1963 version. I wouldn’t have attempted the original tool kit.

[@rickzinck9326]

Thank you for the clarification James@@ScaleModelExperiment

[@dwightatnorthernstar1820]

Thanks and interesting. What is the purpose? Why not just build it and review?

[@ScaleModelExperiment]

Hi Dwight, as I said in the video if you spent all of the time painting, decaling and polishing every part and when it came time to assemble it you would quickly find out that you need to ruin all of your work adjusting it to fit. By assembling it in white glue you find all of the fit issues to solve before paint. Or just watch my review and make the adjustments…

[@bkmodelcars]

Nicely done James I have that kit. The new release don't quite understand the ribs on the bottom. Are you going to try and make fort wayne this weekend

[@ScaleModelExperiment]

Hi BK, I can’t make Ft Wayne, but I will be at Columbus and Detroit this month. Thanks for watching bud.

[@4trialsin]

Great video. I’m building that kit soon and super information about body/bed fit and pre-thinning them. Very helpful

[@ScaleModelExperiment]

So glad to help! Thanks for watching 👍

[@aberration3869]

Hi I’m a first time watcher and I recently obtained this kit, it came along in one of those three packs AMT offers along with some paint and glue. But I’m wondering if one of your previous videos goes into why you use white glue. Is it meant to be permanent?

[@ScaleModelExperiment]

Welcome to the channel. I do white glue reviews to temporarily assemble kits to check for fit issues before prepping for paint. It actually saves a lot of aggravation later down the road if you do the pre-work. Have a look around at my other videos and you’ll find that I focus on box stock building of model cars to contest quality finishes. Leave questions on any video and I’ll respond. Again, welcome! James

[@Jay-gv9pi]

Thanks for a great video. I have this kit which I will build one day and it is very helpful to know the various problems I may face.

[@ScaleModelExperiment]

My pleasure Jay, thanks for watching and leaving me a comment 👍

[@FEC1968]

Thanks for the white glue review James, it’s on my wishlist so very informative

[@ScaleModelExperiment]

You’re so welcome, I’m glad that you enjoyed the video and found it valuable👍

[@dalekloka7069]

Thank you for the review, I enjoy these. Learn a lot. You are saving us time and money.

[@ScaleModelExperiment]

That’s the whole point of the reviews to help you all out with kits we have. Thanks for watching and leaving me a comment👍

[@ronstewart9792]

That was cool James. Would love to see you redo it with paint and decals. Ron

[@ScaleModelExperiment]

Hi Ron, thanks for watching. It was a good build and like I said in the video with a few tweaks it would be an awesome model. Any idea where I can find a better decal sheet for it? I want GOLD and all of the pinstripes.

[@alancyr3100]

Pretty cool! Thanks for sharing.

[@ScaleModelExperiment]

Thanks for watching Alan 👍

[@LeftCoastModelCarBuilds]

Great video! I will be building one of these newer releases semi-soon and have some of the old 1st and 2nd releases on this that I'll build down the road. Using automotive paints and clear, sounds like there is going to be some work needed to make everything fit good!

[@ScaleModelExperiment]

Absolutely, that was the purpose of the exercise was to check fit before paint. I suggest you do what I did and assemble with white glue. It comes apart easily and you’ll see if you solved all the fit issues. Thanks for watching 👍

[@LeftCoastModelCarBuilds]

@@ScaleModelExperiment I may just do that, I have seen that you do that and definitely a great exercise to do! Mentioned your exercise and build in my video also 🤙🏼

[@larrybaker5113]

Ha , I built the Ala Kart model back in 1962

[@ScaleModelExperiment]

What do you think of the new tool kit compared to the one you built?

[@thescalemodelcarguychannel8681]

Great review James ❤😊

[@ScaleModelExperiment]

Thank You Brother Shawn!❤️

[@roncornell4345]

I got that kit the other day I haven't put it together yet thanks for sharing

[@ScaleModelExperiment]

Hi Ron, thanks for watching👍 I hope that the video gave you some insight for when you do build yours.

[@jodyblackwell9012]

George designed it Sam built it

[@ScaleModelExperiment]

No, I did 😎. Hahahaha

[@Bruces-Eclectic-World]

I built this as a kid many moons ago. I have one now to build someday. I get more out of just building than all the painting and other stuff... Lol LLAP 🖖

[@ScaleModelExperiment]

Hi Bruce, this is the 2002 issue of the kit which was a new tooling. The original 1963 version I’m sure had its own issues 😁 thanks for watching!

[@Bruces-Eclectic-World]

@@ScaleModelExperiment Lol... It was most likely between 65 & 68 when I built the first one... Lol Yep the one I have now is the 2002 kit, just looked... LLAP 🖖

[@chaindriven61]

Thank you for the video. I'm sure you're asked this question all the time. What is the reason you use white glue? Does it hold the parts together - strong? How long is the drying time? Thank you in advance! Best, Greg

[@ScaleModelExperiment]

Thanks for watching! The whole purpose of the white glue review is to check fitment of a model kit before paint. Nothing worse than painting parts to perfection only to ruin them because of a fit issue. The white glue holds the parts in place temporarily and can be easily taken apart for paint after fit is checked.

[@chaindriven61]

@@ScaleModelExperiment ah oki, thank you so much - great idea. 🤙

[@lorimcquinn3966]

I'm from the era when this kit was originally released. Several friends built it without concerns on fit and finish. I'm a bit alarmed to see the problem you had with the re-issue. Kits should not require a "Dremel" tool to modify the kit just to get parts to fit correctly. This doesn't paint a good picture for new builders or someone without the skills or tools to do so. Where was this kit built?, I know the original was USA sourced.

[@ScaleModelExperiment]

I don’t know where the kit was produced. I personally think that the tolerances were designed to tight and precise. There were positive mounting points for all the parts but it was simply too tight a fit. A little trim here and there and it will fit fine. It was not my intention to bash the kit, just to provide a warning to the builder I do appreciate you watching and leaving your thoughts.

[@niteowl7710]

This isn't the original 1964 Ala-Kart as parts of the tooling inserts were lost over time. This was a modern (at the end of the AMT/Ertl era) remake of the original.

[@anfieldroadlayoutintheloft5204]

good vid on the channel thanks lee

[@ScaleModelExperiment]

Thank you for watching and leaving me a comment Lee, I’m glad that you enjoyed the video.

[@goforitpainting]

Cool model.

[@ScaleModelExperiment]

Thank you GFIP! I’ve always wanted to build it but haven’t made the time to do so. This is the first step 👍

[@marsgarage8217]

Very nice.

[@ScaleModelExperiment]

Thanks Mars!

[@seanh2390]

thanks for the video!

[@ScaleModelExperiment]

Thanks for watching Sean👍

[@dvdw_graphics_crafts]

i remember seeing this kit at hobby lobby quite often when i lived in the states. 😊

[@ScaleModelExperiment]

It has been on and off the shelves and at shows for 20 years. I’m suprised I haven’t built it yet 😁

[@dvdw_graphics_crafts]

@@ScaleModelExperiment same here, not interested in it back then for i liked stock oldies but now i want it XP

[@ScaleModelExperiment]

@dvdw_graphics_crafts glad I could help you out then 😜

[@TheNaskr1]

What was Japanese white glue you used? Thanks for doing the video

[@ScaleModelExperiment]

The white glue is Tamiya craft bond. It is stronger than Elmer’s but weaker than canopy white glue.

[@hotrod1984s10]

@@ScaleModelExperiment Hi there, I'm a newbie to this. Does the Tamiya craft bond dry clear?

[@ScaleModelExperiment]

@hotrod1984s10 yes it does 👍

[@travisweeks7819]

Wow she looks good

[@ScaleModelExperiment]

Thanks Travis! I appreciate you man!

[@KarlScaleModeling]

Another interesting white glue review from you James, well done and it will definitely be helpful to anyone wanting to build this kit. Well done 👍🏼

[@ScaleModelExperiment]

Thank you Karl for your continued support my friend👍

[@willyct207]

Thanks Mr. James for sharing this white glue build with us!!!👌👌👌

[@ScaleModelExperiment]

You’re so welcome Willy, I’m glad you found it helpful 👍

[@johnnymayo8534]

I built this kit last year and I really enjoyed the build. Yes, it's finicky and the fit of body/bed to fender assembly is tight but the biggest challenge I found was the hood fit. It took me a while, but I finally got it.

[@ScaleModelExperiment]

Thanks for watching the video even though you already built the kit. I appreciate that. If/when I build it, I’ll make sure I address all of the fit issues before paint.

[@jasonrothgeb6071]

Writing this a quarter way into the video, so it may be mentioned yet, but you have provided no background on the 1:1 or kit. I feel the reason this is important is there are TWO invidual toolings of this truck. One contemporary with the truck in the Sixties and a clean sheet retooling this century. I will say, if anyone under the age of 60 has one, they almost certainly have the 2nd tooling.

[@ScaleModelExperiment]

You are correct Jason, I put the assumption on the viewer to know who George Barris is, what the Ala-Kart is and that this is the 2002 retool of the kit.

[@jasonrothgeb6071]

@@ScaleModelExperiment Thanks for your note! How time flies. I first took an interest and learned about this Show Rod in 2002 when the 2.0 tooling hit the shelves. In the 22 years since this "new tooling" was releleased the creator of the 1:1 vehicle has since passed (2015 R.I.P George). I would hope the driving force behind the 2nd tooling is well, but the actuarial odds are not in his favor. All this to say, now that you have done a test assembly and analysis of the 2nd tooling (those ejector pin marks are brutal!), would you consider doing the same on the original tooling?

[@ScaleModelExperiment]

@jasonrothgeb6071 sure, send it to me and I’ll build it 😜 seriously I have plenty of kits to review in my stash. On to the next one…

[@jasonrothgeb6071]

Fair enough. Most of that kit is (fairly) obtainable though in the form of some 2 n' 1? 3 n' 1? Kit from the RC2 era. I think it was only a couple of pieces like the grill shell and maybe another couple of pieces which were lost to the ages. And even then, there was a resin caster repoping those pieces. But, that was 22 years ago. I have a new tool, which I stumbled across in a stash dig recently. And now, armed with your test assembly video, and a Testors Extreme White Metallic which came to market many years after the Ala Kart's release, I might have a better chance of starting it and getting it done. As you can tell from my many enthusiastic responses, I enjoyed this video. It was liked ,commented on, and I long ago subscribed.

[@ScaleModelExperiment]

@@jasonrothgeb6071 many many thanks Jason, I truly appreciate your support 👍