1970 Chevy Impala 454 Fire Chief 1/25 Scale Model Kit Build Review AMT1162 and Tutorial

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There’s a four alarm blaze and AMT’s Fire Chief is at the scene. This long-lost version of AMT’s 1970 Impala is back, complete with all the exciting accessories included once again! It’s even better than the original release, with newly tooled, accurate stock Chevy wheels and hubcaps. Build an authentic Fire Chief car outfitted with a flasher bar and siren, CB radio, spotlight, fire department graphics and more! Features
Molded in redAll original “Fire Chief” accessories have been retooled!Includes flasher bar, CB radio and speaker, spotlight and moreNewly-tooled authentic stock Chevy wheels/hubcapsRealistic red-tinted flasher domes and lensesRecreated and expanded vintage decal artworkRetro Deluxe AMT reproduction packaging
The Chevrolet Impala (fourth generation) are full-size automobiles produced by Chevrolet for the 1965 through 1970 model years. The 1965 Impala was all new, while the 1967 and 1969 models featured new bodies on the same redesigned perimeter frame introduced on the 1965 models. All Impalas of this generation received annual facelifts as well, distinguishing each model year. Throughout the early 1960s, Chevrolet's basic body designs became increasingly subtle, while the bright trim that was part of the Impala package added more than a touch of luxury to the look. The same pattern was followed in the interiors, where the best materials and equipment Chevrolet had to offer were displayed. In short, the Impala was on its way to becoming a kind of junior-grade Cadillac, which, for both the company and its customers, was just fine.
The 1970 Impala got a minor facelift featuring a more conventional bumper under the grill replacing the wrap-around unit used in 1969 and new triple vertical taillights. Fiberglass-belted tires on 15-inch (380 mm) wheels were made standard equipment along with a larger standard 250 hp (186 kW) 350 cubic-inch Turbo Fire V8, on most models (the 250 cubic-inch six-cylinder engine was now only offered on the 1970 Impala four-door sedan as well that year's lower-line Biscayne and Bel Air four-door sedans). Optional V8s included a 300 hp (220 kW) 350 and a new 265 hp (198 kW) 400 cubic-inch Turbo Fire V8 (not to be confused with Chevrolet's Turbo Jet big-block 402 V8 (essentially a bored out 396) offered on that year's Chevelles and Monte Carlos). At the top of the engine roster, the big block 427 was replaced by a new, longer stroke, 454 cubic-inch Turbo Jet V8 offered in power ratings of 345 hp (257 kW) and 390 hp (290 kW). The 155-horsepower Turbo Thrift six-cylinder, and 250- and 265 hp (198 kW) Turbo Fire engines were designed to use regular gasoline while the 300 hp (220 kW) 350 Turbo Fire and both 454 Turbo Jet engines required premium fuel. A three-speed manual transmission with column shift was standard equipment as in previous years but the floor-mounted four-speed manual with Hurst shifter was dropped from the option list for 1970 as were the Strato bucket seats and center console previously offered on coupes. Automatic transmission options included the two-speed Powerglide on 250 6s and 350 V8s, and three-speed Turbo Hydramatic was available with all engines. Power front disc brakes were standard on the Impala Custom coupe and optional on all other models. The 1970 Impala was one of three remaining Chevrolet convertibles, with only 9,562 were built. Interest in all size rag tops had dwindled. So was the fascination with large sporty cars, prompting abandonment of the Impala Super Sport. Output of full-sized Chevrolets dropped sharply for the 1970 calendar year, below the million mark, partly as a result of a 65-day strike in the fall of 1970 - but that strike affected the production of early 1971 models. Impala sales, as expected, ranked far above other big Chevrolets with 612,800 Impalas built (6,500 six-cylinder and 606,300 V-8s) compared to 92,000 Caprices, 75,800 Bel Airs and 35,400 Biscaynes, plus another 162,000 station wagons for all series.[6]Right Hand Drive cars were manufactured in Canada for export to some countries such as Australia, UK, etc., until 1969. They used a version of the 1965 Impala dash panel until 1969. Australian models were assembled in Australia from kits as this lessened tax on the cars. A similar arrangement applied in New Zealand although the bodies were supplied from Canada already welded, painted and trimmed.

[@kevindouglasjackson]

I think the reason I enjoy your builds so much are that you build them like an average joe would. Not photo realistic like some of the builders online. Please keep up the videos I enjoy them very much, reminds me of my younger days when my hands still worked right ..lol

[@jamesfranczak4831]

You should see how bad my hands shake 😆 their real bad

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Kevin. Also keep in mind that a lot of those videos are edited, photoshopped and produced/filtered so that they look perfect in images. Especially the magazine ones. Plus, they take weeks or months to do a model, I take about 7-8 hours per kit on average (not including dry time). I show all my flaws for the world to see because it's less about how 'perfect' I can make a paint job and more about how the kit can turn out if built as is. Thank you for coming along for the fun!

[@paulupson2899]

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[@jamiesale9460]

@@jamesfranczak4831 I brace my left arm on the table's edge, hold the brush in my right hand and paint smaller parts while gripping my right wrist. Works better than one-hand did in times past.

[@curtisorth5152]

You are an artist, I think all model builders are artists, expressing themselves through this medium.

[@ericssincty6537]

Dad was a fire chief here in Vegas. Was so proud when he picked me up at school. Great memories Chris. Thanks 😊

[@davidpayne4315]

That must've been awesome buddy

[@hpiguy]

Thank you for coming along for the fun!

[@toddcrabtree7632]

My brother would love this Chris, because he is a fireman. I really love a 70 Chevrolet Impala but I'm hoping that someday they do a 69 Chevrolet Impala because my aunt Shirley had a 69 Impala. At first her Impala was white with a blue vinyl top but her husband later had the car repainted in blue with a black vinyl top. It looked so much better after that. So I really want to do a model of Aunt Shirley's car. Hopefully the Model kit God's will smile down upon us and make us a 69 Impala to build and enjoy someday. Awesome build ! Thumbs up !

[@hpiguy]

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[@Yves95128]

Really nice build👍🏻 I wanted to make Steve McQueen's fire chief car in "The towering inferno" for a long time, it's not the same car (Plymouth Fury '71) but close enough, same era. I didn't know that this kit existed. I like the way you work, keep it simple and the result is great. I don't dare to do that, I will go usual : paint, clear and BMF👋🏻

[@LarrywyattPercocet]

My next kit! Love all the extra chrome

[@michaelupton8070]

Great build..these big old cars were like Timex watches "they could take a lick and keep on ticking"👍👍👍😊😊😊

[@edwardvaughn9952]

My friend you are an inspiration to me and other builders just thought you you should know thanks for the time you put in

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Ed!

[@MegaPiano2010]

Another great video. I'm almost through watching them all! Thanks for what you do and for advising us to give ourselves "permission" to do our kits, our way.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Gary, enjoying your hobby for YOU is what will keep this hobby alive! The perfectionists and whiners about how others make their kits are the ones killing off the hobby.

[@jaycrafter3051]

Our favorite holiday is coming up during winter, so I might be able to get some model Kits by mailing my own wish list.

[@hpiguy]

Happy holidays!

[@tomtbi]

OUTSTANDING job on this build!!.. Looks all ready to go into service for the next fire and\or emergency!!

[@hpiguy]

Thanks for watching the show!

[@tomtbi]

She Looks SHARP!! Im getting anxious to see the finished build!

[@MojoTunc]

I used to have the exact same car but in white. I lent it to my then friend and the bastard sold it. That car was awesome.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks for watching the show!

[@MojoTunc]

Thanks for making the show. I model vicariously through you. Must get myself started again some time.

[@tint661]

I had this model when I was a kid. I put a leaf spring rear diff with wide tires in the back. It made the car sit up in the rear. I used craft felt for floor mats and used bucket seats from another car. I left the car body red

[@hpiguy]

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[@ericmcginnis9413]

Beautiful chrome in this kit! Those rims are nice!

[@christesta7553]

Great looking Impala, Chris. I have a few of the stock versions that I'm building now. Thanks for another awesome video. Chris

[@MrJuvefrank]

That's cool. Back in the 1980's the fairy department in my community used the red Chevy Caprice.

[@user-ni2zo5zo3c]

the fairy department?

[@MrJuvefrank]

@@user-ni2zo5zo3c You got it right. It used to be the fire department, but I changed its name.

[@davidjohnston330]

Thank you for teaching me the floor polish trick. I even went back on my old builds and did this procedure. Oh by the way, awesome build!

[@hpiguy]

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[@steveporteroutdoorsohio4739]

Loved the video thanks for showing more of the painting with the grill and etc I enjoyed it

[@hpiguy]

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[@Projects-In-Progress]

We love watching your builds!

[@hpiguy]

Thank you, and thanks for watching!

[@mikebreazeale2563]

I had a real one of those for getting to school and back home. Loved it! Best car I ever had for comfort and huge back seat. To bad it's molded in red. Thanks for sharing...

[@hpiguy]

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[@benbowles1014]

Thanks, Chris. This came up beautifully.

[@hpiguy]

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[@b52crewchief]

I built that same kit, when I was a kid, around 1974. It was a nice kit. Only my kit was molded in white. And the decals were for the Troy, MI FD.

[@hpiguy]

Thank you for coming along for the fun!

[@ronroberts2453]

Excellent Fire Chief build Chris! Great presentation as always!

[@hpiguy]

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[@jordanlamb1907]

Thank you! Your videos have got me model building again. I forgot how much I loved it! This was a great build! Thank you for these videos.

[@hpiguy]

Great to hear, enjoy your hobby! Thanks for coming along for the fun!

[@jamiesale9460]

me too. I saw the small model sailing ships, bought them, built them and here I am plugging away.

[@johnkelley9877]

Great build! The model looks really nice and the Future really makes it shine. Thanks for sharing this.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks man!

[@TimShredder]

I haven't watched all your latest builds because those are ones I like to mess up myself before checking your vids on how things should have gone but I like the "action" footage of you painting and detailing! Great vid, that red really shines!

[@hpiguy]

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[@mattconnolly169]

That looks fantastic

[@MrPappysCobra]

Great build! I still have my original built 72 Impala. It was built in Metallic blue plastic.

[@hpiguy]

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[@robertcates4066]

This car looks amazing, man, I'll bet you can tell, WE, really like your videos, thank you for taking the time, really want to se e the video on the 'HOOK AND LADDER TRUCK'!

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Robert!

[@bigchef2112]

Looks great. Love the 65-68 Impalas. I'd definitely like to some of these old safety vehicles.

[@hpiguy]

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[@keithsmodelsandrcs6593]

Excellent 👍 I love watching your builds I take a few your ideas for some inspiration for my builds great builder you are 10 out of 10 from me brilliant

[@hpiguy]

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[@keithsmodelsandrcs6593]

@@hpiguy my pleasure i look forward to seeing you upload

[@charlespalavros6952]

Beautiful job ! Chris love the detailed motor great tips again my friend

[@hpiguy]

Thanks for coming along for the fun!

[@kenhorne5650]

Use to cloth samples to make seat covers. Rugs too. Spark plug wires. Loved the 3 n one kits in the 60s

[@daviddennison4287]

Awesome video love this kit

[@hpiguy]

Glad you like it

[@cliffbenna1231]

Great work as usual, keep them coming Chris

[@hpiguy]

Thanks for watching the show!

[@aaroncrawley5546]

I remember these. My brother and I would buy them in the 70s. Don't see them anymore around here

[@wesleydowd4396]

Go to round up 2 friend they have them in kits

[@maryfiltz800]

Nice fire captain's car - thanks much for another great build.

[@hpiguy]

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[@JohnJohnson-qg2ub]

Man that is a pretty red, she really turned out nice with that big old 454. Thanks again Chris👍

[@hpiguy]

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[@bobastu]

Another great build. Love the wheels!.

[@hpiguy]

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[@chrisC052]

As always Chris excellent job. 👍

[@hpiguy]

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[@cygnusx10]

That's a really nice build; something different. Great vid, thanks for sharing.

[@hpiguy]

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[@curtisorth5152]

I enjoy all your builds so much but I really like police and fire vehicles and the like..

[@hpiguy]

Thanks for watching the show!

[@tomtbi]

Nice to see some options for this build..

[@paulupson2899]

Looks great Chris as always. Love your techniques , especially the use of future floor polish, Thanks again

[@hpiguy]

Thanks for watching the show!

[@wesleyallendowd5259]

Thanks Chris for your videos because I love it and when you are funny to can I call you my brother

[@madratproductionsllc6545]

Amazing work as always!!

[@hpiguy]

Thanks for watching the show!

[@kenhorne5650]

Very steady hands. Nice

[@hpiguy]

Thanks for watching the review and leaving a nice comment!

[@chopperbaldwin610]

Wow, that is really cool, Nice clean build right there. Keep up the great work and have a great day.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks for watching the show!

[@MarkMeadows90]

That red is “purrrty”. Another nice build Chris!

[@hpiguy]

Thanks for watching the show!

[@toddzehr203]

I never thought of adding a fire chief car to the collection. Looks great! Just want to add that the Pledge Future modelers sometimes use for gloss over models has changed names again. It is the same formula but now called Pledge 'Revive It'.

[@hpiguy]

Yeah they change names more time than a crooked pawn shop.

[@toddzehr203]

Lol. Agreed!

[@charliebowman785]

Beautiful and stunning....but it doesn't result compared to that gorgeous green dump truck you've built long ago. I thought it was going to result not so shiny when you decided not to paint the body but what a nice surprise. Thank you Chris for such a beauty,

[@hpiguy]

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[@diecast_MikeEspo]

SOO KOOOOOLLLL. Awesome kit , build . Great work. Mike Espo .

[@hpiguy]

Thanks for watching the show!

[@ianmunslow5675]

Another great build Chris

[@hpiguy]

Thanks for watching the show!

[@keithcourter5148]

Hi Chris i just got my Amt peterbilt Wrecker and Amt Holiday van thanks for all the videos

[@hpiguy]

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[@ericmcginnis9413]

I wasn't sure if just clear coating the plastic would work but it seams to have worked fine! Great job as usual my friend!!!

[@hpiguy]

Thanks for watching the show!

[@domodude1208]

Nice job Chris. I love impalas 👍

[@hpiguy]

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[@thomasyoest6557]

My stepson got an AMT 1968 Shelby GT 500 for Christmas. He really wants to see you guys build one. Me too.

[@ericverpeten8503]

Awesome build

[@hpiguy]

Thank you, and thanks for watching!

[@chriscallen6897]

Looks like a nice and easy weekend build.

[@hpiguy]

Thank you for coming along for the fun!

[@johngligo4049]

That was a sweet Chevy Impala Fire Chief car! That Krylon Kahki looks great for the interior and the molded red looks great! Need a fire truck now haha! Fantastic job Chris!

[@hpiguy]

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[@davidparsley6441]

Fantastic build Chris. The light bar is the original bar that was in the AMT 70 Ford police car. It sat very high on that car as well. I would love for Round2 , to reissue that kit as well. Another great video. Thank for posting it!!

[@hpiguy]

Thank you for coming along for the fun! I think adding a 1/4" to the length of the bar would make everything else fit perfectly.

[@turbolivesinmyheart6328]

It's a perfect job just like every other time. I built one of these a couple years back, and I painted it up to look like Dale junior's Bud car.

[@hpiguy]

Thank you for your support and visiting the channel!

[@tomtbi]

Nice job on the small details...

[@edmcdonald3550]

Loved it. Made me wish I had that car in my firefighting years

[@hpiguy]

Thanks for the nice words!

[@ronaldhuff635]

my dad had that car, his had a 396 that looks like the engine in here, it was white with a black top and a dark green interior, i have to go get one, thank you, nice build,

[@hpiguy]

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[@MrModelworx]

Very nice work as always my man !

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Gary!

[@raphaelhernandez4088]

I had two 71 impalas thou this is a 70 still like them. Looks great.

[@hpiguy]

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[@wwkdiecastmore5647]

Nice build and review Chris!

[@hpiguy]

Thanks for watching the show!

[@stephengappa1742]

That is cool. My friend at work was a NYC firemen during 911. I think i mite get 1 and build it for him.

[@garyparker2969]

God Bless Him for His Service.

[@hpiguy]

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[@JimFlanagan4206]

Awesome! I may have to add one of these to the stash!

[@hpiguy]

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[@andyrichardsvideovlogs8835]

That is a stunning gloss on that one Chris 👍

[@hpiguy]

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[@timburnette5914]

Awesome job dude!

[@hpiguy]

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[@gregorytalber2068]

Awesome job on the model

[@hpiguy]

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[@samuelvasquez8170]

Amazing looking build

[@hpiguy]

Thanks for watching the show!

[@BGsModelWorkshop]

Hot snot! That's a great build up! Another one to add to my list.

[@hpiguy]

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[@dominikw8820]

Came out really really nice. I'm always impressed, how pledge works. I isn't available in Germany to try it. Keep up the work. So relaxing while watching. Thanks Chris

[@hpiguy]

I hear that it's called Johnson's Klear overseas, maybe you have a version. Thanks for watching the show!

[@stevecourtneyscalekustomz2602]

Looks great

[@hpiguy]

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[@bigcharliesmodelgarage296]

Awesome build Chris

[@hpiguy]

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[@dmikulec]

I built that kit when it was all white plastic in the early 1970s.

[@JDsHouseofHobbies]

I built this kit years ago when I was trying to get and build every Impala out there.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks for watching the show!

[@bigneasy2106]

That kit would look great as an unmarked police car too.. in a booger green or brown

[@hpiguy]

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[@harrykeel8557]

Great car. Cars were definitely bigger in the seventies. I bet there was enough metal in the front bumper to make three yugo's.

[@hpiguy]

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[@richardarios5706]

came out looking 👀👀 good chris

[@hpiguy]

Thank you, and thanks for watching!

[@Red-rl1xx]

Looks great!

[@hpiguy]

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[@frankdenardo8684]

I bought the original which is molded in white. A 1970 Chevrolet Impala Fire Chief. Going to make it a stock version. The kit is complete and also has the turbine wheels.

[@daviddennison4287]

Anything with a big block is cool

[@donahuewittner3022]

My uncle was a cop he told me out of all the squad cars he had his 70 chev impala with a 454 was the fastest , when i put the cherys on nobody out run that car in tawn he said , nice build I had a 69 impala with the 396 2 barrel sold the car still have the engine

[@hpiguy]

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[@RJDCR]

kool , thanx Chris Robert

[@hpiguy]

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[@gojoe2833]

Your build looks fantastic. However guys should know that this is a re-issue of the original annual kit from 1970. The wheels don't rotate; you are supposed to glue them directly onto the axle/kingpins. The same was true of AMT's 1969 Impala kit; although MPC made a 69 Impala Custom Coupe with metal axles and rotating wheels. Clearcoating the plastic with floor polish was an amazing technique that I am using on all my builds now. Future and other acrylic floor polishes are virtually foolproof, just brush them on They are water-based for easy cleanup and safer modeling, and you can buy them at any department/houseware store.. Except for whitewall tires, you can also build this kit as a classy showroom Impala hardtop with the factory "turbine" wheels.

[@hpiguy]

Thank you for your support and visiting the channel! I'm sure everyone knows these R2 kits are all reissues.

[@tomtbi]

Well the Chief will be able to go to the fires and or emergencies in style with plenty of power!!

[@maccustoms2295]

Optional intake for fire chiefs only. He needed all that horsepower to get to the fire quicker lol.

[@gregorydegross9114]

my grandma had a green 11970 impala it was a cool car

[@daviddennison4287]

My first car 400 dual exhaust factory equipment

[@ARTPLA]

Nice works!

[@hpiguy]

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[@gregorydegross9114]

looks like a fun kit

[@hpiguy]

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[@krazi77]

I've been contemplating on getting this kit to build a version of the Crusher Impala from the Roadkill show. all I would need would be to kitbash a supercharger on the engine.

[@gojoe2833]

Hmmm...so the Chief gets a top of the line Impala Custom Coupe, while the Assistant Chief had to make do with a plain old Biscayne 4 door sedan! Beautifully built Chris, love those steelies and dog dish Chevy hub caps...

[@hpiguy]

Pretty much!

[@justinmyslive4108]

Reminds me of my first car. It was a 70 Impala but it was a four door and had a 400 small block

[@hpiguy]

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[@Rav_4_Guy]

What do do with all the models you have done ? I’ve seen some that look fantastic when you have done them Your good I’ll give you that

[@hpiguy]

Thanks for watching! Kits get displayed or stored or given away.

[@josephcox1811]

This is exactly what I'm talking about, great tutorial, awesome tips, this is a beautiful build, the future wax, does it yellow over time? Need to do the fire trucks now lol.

[@hpiguy]

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[@jamman6]

Awesome build! I really enjoyed seeing you adding the silver highlights/trim on this!

[@hpiguy]

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