1972 Pontiac GTO 1/25 Scale By MPC with MCW Paint!! Awesome Shine!!

[@chriscallen6897]

I love hearing the train where we live. Especially during the evening when everything is quiet.

[@modelcarvideos5829]

🚂🚂🚂🚂🚂

[@geraldgerhardstein2170]

WOW!! That 2nd coat is FANTASTIC ! Nice job ! 👍

[@modelcarvideos5829]

Thanks!!

[@michaelhintzmikesminiature1812]

MCW does make a Great product!!!! Your GTO looks Fantastic so far!!!! I'll be watching

[@modelcarvideos5829]

Thanks Michael!!

[@ronstewart9792]

Boy Matt you are right about that paint job. It looks fantastic. Ron

[@modelcarvideos5829]

Thanks Ron!!

[@KBCC_Garage]

I’m building this old junky MPC kit now myself. 😂 Just filling up downtime while working on the USACC. Thanks for sharing! Helps inspire me. Keep doing what you’re doing! 😎👍🏾

[@modelcarvideos5829]

Thanks Clifton!!

[@diecast_MikeEspo]

Paint is great 👍 Kit is awesome, nice work as always.

[@modelcarvideos5829]

Thanks Mike!!

[@kingranch1962]

Beautiful work Matt.

[@modelcarvideos5829]

Thanks brother!!

[@ricksidenstricker2144]

Thanks for finding good in MPC kits. That is a perfect color for this year GTO. Three of my favorite 60's/70's cars are the 68-72 GTO, the 71-73 Cougar, and the 69-72 Grand Prix. If it were not for MPC no kits of these cars would exist. I have the street customs version of this GTO and the roof molding is there on this version of the kit. My thought's are this kit is originating from 1968 with the all new 68 GTO. With the body being updated each year and some tweaking of the stock exhaust system and decals. This kit is showing it's age. But, as you show, still builds into a very accurate 72 with a little modeling skill and some knowledge of the car. Excellent looking replica of an iconic car.

[@heidihobear]

Love the shine on that body

[@modelcarvideos5829]

Thanks!!

[@oldschool6345]

How many models never got finished because the builder didn't like how his paint turned out... is a bunch! I find it funny the remarks about MPC being crude or whatever. As a kid/new builder I loved em cause they were easy/quick builds for a decent looking model. There's a place for everyrhing. Your wet sanding is what helped your shine as much as anything. Hardener(not using it 2nd coat) may have helped it too ... giving it a little extra time to lay down before it tacked. Looks great! Thanks for sharing

[@modelcarvideos5829]

👍🏻👍🏻thanks

[@jeffreysmith3697]

I actually recieved this kit as a gift this past Christmas and honestly, aside from the usual flashing and parts not fitting the first time, I cant complain about it. This kit itself was a breeze to build and came out great

[@modelcarvideos5829]

👍🏻👍🏻

[@davidparsleyscustomscaleemerge]

That paint is super sharp! Nicely done.

[@modelcarvideos5829]

Thanks David!! I'm trying to get my finishes as good as yours!!

[@davidparsleyscustomscaleemerge]

@@modelcarvideos5829 mine still have a long way to go lol!

[@frizzosmodels]

awesome paint job on that, I want to build this kit for my birth year group build.. love the train

[@modelcarvideos5829]

Thanks Frank!! 🚂

[@charlie418791]

Outstanding shine.👍

[@modelcarvideos5829]

Thanks Charlie!!

[@robertcampbell5685]

Super nice Mathew love MCW paint , hardener is key

[@modelcarvideos5829]

👍🏻👍🏻

[@carouselofcrazychrisb]

That's looking sharp!! Always wanted to get this kit. People always bash the MPCs, but I gotta say, the 19701/2 Camaro, 67GTO and 69 Chargers all came out to be some of my favorite and best looking builds, it's all about the work you put into them. Can't wait to see this GTO built!!!!!

[@modelcarvideos5829]

Thanks Chris!!

[@seanh2390]

very nicely done sir

[@West_Georgia_Rods_Customs]

Wow Matt! Awesome shine bro! Looking forward to the finale !

[@modelcarvideos5829]

Thanks Fred!!

[@haleyraven.lilrocket9241]

Excellent wow sending you love and respect your friend Haley ❤️

[@neiljumpinjackflash7551]

MPC is challenging but if you hang in there, you can turn them into a beautiful model. I've done two of these and both after a lot of fitting and fabrication, turned out great. The main issue is the bumper is too wide and has no area to attach. The extension on the chassis has to be adjusted because it looks like it was never actually meant for that body. It may have come from the 1967 GTO model originally, as AMT and MPC swapped molds so I'm told. Both of these have almost no drip rails and you are right that because the molds are well used, the detail is slowly disappearing. If I find another kit, I'll swap in an Olds chassis from Revell and scratch build the drip rails. You're build is going great, can't wait to see it together.

[@modelcarvideos5829]

👍🏻👍🏻

[@almoffat7504]

Nice job on the paint job looks sweet, bring on part two 👍🇦🇺

[@modelcarvideos5829]

Thanks Al!!

[@johnnymayo8534]

Looking good!! Everything is coming together nicely. I tk w/ a little detail painting, u will even be satisfied w/ the engine.

[@modelcarvideos5829]

Thanks Johnny!!

[@paintnamer6403]

Sweet paint job! MPC is better than nothing, you can kit bash them into what you want.

[@christesta7553]

Beautiful paint job Matt!!! Love the color. I'm one of those people who like MPC models.

[@modelcarvideos5829]

👍🏻👍🏻

[@CovertOperation13]

Yes, your paint job look's great ! Looking forward to the finished build.

[@modelcarvideos5829]

Thanks!!

[@scotth9881]

That paint does look really good.

[@modelcarvideos5829]

Thanks Scott!!

[@mattmccain8492]

Nice work man. I've built this one box stock to match the box build . I painted it with testors firery orange lacquer topped in testors high gloss clear enamel . Trim the rear tail panel off the chassis plate behind the gas tank to make it fit the 72 body. There's a molded in cut line on the top side . This kit shares the same interior and chassis ,engine and wheels as the mpc 67 gto kit, which is longer . Check your wheelbase too. I had to re locate my front mounting holes on the wheels. Chassis fit is tricky.. The rear bumper is too wide. I narrowed mine by cutting it in the middle and removing material there to narrow . The licence plate will hide most of the join seam.

[@modelcarvideos5829]

Thanks!!

[@davebriscoe1766]

Wow amazing job! I will have to get some of this paint

[@modelcarvideos5829]

I really like it!!

[@sonnyfigaroa7377]

hardener dose make the paint shine more I always use hardener in my paints when air brushing. that's Y my paint jobs come out glassy n classy Aloha!! Great job on that love it

[@modelcarvideos5829]

Cool!! Thanks!!

[@SmallADVentures1973]

That paint job is outstanding, very nicely done, my friend (whole build looks great so far, but that paint, awe man it's nice!) 😁✌

[@modelcarvideos5829]

Thanks brother!!

[@jtodora]

Great channel! I love the train in the background. We have a movie theatre in my area that is built next to an express freight rail line. I've been in the theatre watching a movie and the projectionist had to pause the movie while an express was going by, whistle blowing and vibrating the entire theatre. So neat!!! It reminded me of a scene from My Cousin Vinnie. :-{D Anyway...keep up the great channel bro. I love your channel.

[@modelcarvideos5829]

Lol!! Thanks!!

[@doozersmodels3193]

Mmm shiny… nice goat… build on 👍

[@modelcarvideos5829]

Thanks!!!

[@PontiacBanker]

The ‘72 is my favorite year of GTO. The kit may not be perfect, but it produces a nice model when done right.

[@PontiacBanker]

The color looks great on the body! Nice work!

[@modelcarvideos5829]

I think so too!

[@donsgarage684]

Your GTO is looking great. Build what you like the way you like. And as far as people hating MPC kits, opinions are like belly buttons, everyone has one. LOL!!

[@modelcarvideos5829]

😄😄👍🏻👍🏻

[@morrismckinnon6047]

Looks really good, looking forward to pt 2. I haven't long finished the MPC 1967 GTO, it turned out great. Not all MPC kits are bad.

[@modelcarvideos5829]

👍🏻👍🏻 thanks

[@maxbrandt6]

Haters are gonna hate! If you stick to your basics, pay attention of to how things go together and trouble-shoot where needed this mpc kit should turn out just fine. Beautiful paint job!

[@modelcarvideos5829]

Thanks Max!!

[@animalyze7120]

All kits are great, those who complain one way or another are clueless and just born to complain. Every brand needs rework it's part of the hobby, even Tamiya has it's stinkers that need a lot of love to get right. Great video as always.

[@modelcarvideos5829]

👍🏻👍🏻

[@blackphantom99]

That paint is awesome man! Loving the Facebook group aswell. Get heaps of inspiration on there. Take care man, stay healthy and happy ☺️👍

[@modelcarvideos5829]

Thanks Brother!!

[@Red-rl1xx]

I got that same model from Ollie's, too. Mine turned out fine as I recall.

[@modelcarvideos5829]

Awesome!!

[@davidchin350]

Paint looks great Matt. I love the 4 screws for mating the chassis to the body since its strong and secure.

[@modelcarvideos5829]

Mee too!!

[@MarkBatsonHobbydude007]

Not really a bad kit Matt! The paint did indeed turn out great!! I use a lot of MCW paints too. Always a great result!

[@modelcarvideos5829]

Thanks Mark!!

[@wudbcarmodeller2713]

Should be a beautiful model when finished. Very nice paint. I have never bought a body color, preferring to mix my own. We'll be back to see her finished. Best wishes my friend.

[@modelcarvideos5829]

Thanks so much!!

[@charlespalavros6952]

Nice looking Goat , I picked up a few at Ollie’s when they were advertised i think the motor looks good

[@modelcarvideos5829]

Thanks!!

[@jamessawyer8889]

I have that same kit, if you're interested in why the kit is molded in orange, it's because in 72, they had a promo model in that same color, it's a rarity, but if you want to leave it in that color & be somewhat close, that's fine, otherwise, when I end up building mine, it'll be a cool car with the honeycomb wheels & the white letter tires from one of the AMT wheel & tire combos

[@modelcarvideos5829]

👍🏻👍🏻

[@thenut9701]

Great finish on the car. I wish I could get that gloss on mine. The colors you chose are right on.

[@modelcarvideos5829]

Thanks!!

[@dustincollier6145]

Love how the paint turned out. Definitely going to try it.

[@modelcarvideos5829]

👍🏻👍🏻

[@RoadRunnergarage8570]

Sharp lookin paint job!!

[@modelcarvideos5829]

Thanks Thomas!!

[@michaelcooke2559]

That MCW paint is wonderful. I would definitely wire the engine. I’m now making my own distributor caps and wiring engines. Hell, I want to wire everything now. My wife caught me trying to wire the bathtub. Lol.

[@modelcarvideos5829]

Lol!!!

[@lovepets2781]

Some people just want a simple model but still look good and mpc is for that desire. Johan was the same way. One thing bout johan was they had cars you couldn't find within the other model brands.

[@modelcarvideos5829]

👍🏻👍🏻

[@puropapas]

I think the paint is gloss because it’s their enamel line. They also make lacquer which I have used but also needs a clear coat. Very nice though!

[@modelcarvideos5829]

Thanks!!

[@dmgscalemodels2825]

My 67 GTO MPC kit was frustrating as well! The flashing, and fit/finish of the parts was rough! But with perseverance I got it to look good. I like how the MPC pains turned out. I might try those next.

[@modelcarvideos5829]

👍🏻👍🏻 they make us better builders

[@ILSRWY4]

Looks BEAUTIFUL! Love that gloss paint. MPC are a bit of a pain... but hey, with a little TLC, and decent modeling skills they build up real nice. BTW- when I heard that train, I would have dropped everything, grabbed my scanner... and headed out to the tracks! LOL! besides building model cars and planes... I'm a bit a of railfan nut!

[@modelcarvideos5829]

Lol!!! It's close enough to see it very well!!

[@njcivicwagon1]

Looking good GTO

[@modelcarvideos5829]

Thanks!!

[@leejones5115]

Love it any kit is good if you take your time

[@leejones5115]

Can any one let me know how to send pictures?

[@modelcarvideos5829]

Are you a Facebook group member?

[@davidhinkson8856]

Love the colors on this! But those orange sprues.. nothing a little primer wouldn't fix.

[@modelcarvideos5829]

Yep!! 👍🏻👍🏻

[@Davidsmodelshop8021]

maybe I need to try the kit again.good job on the paint wow.

[@modelcarvideos5829]

Thanks David!! Hope to see you build more soon!!

[@CycolacFan]

Great paint. I’ve never built this ‘72 but I’m working on the ‘70 this kit was based on, rear valance takes a bit of effort to get it to fit and you’ll want to check all four wheels are centred in the wheel wells, you might find you want to push them outward toward the edge of the body too. Look forward to seeing it.

[@modelcarvideos5829]

Thanks

[@jeremeybrown9716]

You did a great job on that kit. My biggest issues with it are the 4 large sink marks in the trunk lid,and the sink mark in the hood for the scoop cut out.

[@modelcarvideos5829]

Yep!!

[@johngrubb1590]

What can I say, it looks sweet great paint job.👍

[@modelcarvideos5829]

Thanks John!!

[@valdore5939]

Wow. That train guy is really horn happy. lol And awesome paint btw. Wish mine came out that well. lol The last MPC 72 GTO I had, I bought it because it has a vague resemblance to an Australian HQ Holden Coupe. Although the GTO is longer, and wider I think. Got it partly converted. And that was when I got my first 3D printer, and started printing the models from the game Forza Horizon 4. At least I think it was 4. Might have been 3. I dunno. Never actually played it. Just downloaded the Aussie Fords, and Holdens. After that. I left it by the way side, and eventually chucked it. Whoa. That got off track. Back on topic. I found the MPC, even though I butchered it. Pretty enjoyable, and good. Too bad I'd gone to turn it back. :/

[@modelcarvideos5829]

Very cool!! Thanks!!

[@douglasmodelgaragesvideo]

Cool wip,I built this earlier this year good kit & subject.what about a mpc 67 gto group build ?

[@modelcarvideos5829]

Sounds fun!! Are you on the Facebook group?

[@thebeardedguyjefflawless5887]

Wonder if the 1969 Cutlass chassis will fit under it for more detail?

[@tonyhughes3072]

Would you happen to have a single sleeper like comes with the move - n - on Kenworth or one like that in your parts Ben that I could buy from you

[@modelcarvideos5829]

I'm sorry but I don't.

[@alancyr3100]

Nice paint! You got to wire the engine just to give it that extra detail.

[@modelcarvideos5829]

👍🏻👍🏻

[@PlastykLunatykKreations]

I built one, not too bad. Only complaint I have is the chassis dont line up properly. Many of the "problems" can be fixed with a little effort

[@doinstuffwiththings]

"Probably not going to run plug wires" *runs plug wires. Lmao I always am disappointed in how the camera just never does justice to paint jobs but I can tell even with the lying camera eye that paint is just amazing!

[@modelcarvideos5829]

Lol!!

[@modelcarswithglen.]

Theres nothing like a good challenge,,if it was easy it wouldn't be as satisfying, great paint and,hold on I need to cut some styrene and I just glued my fingers together,,,arrggg

[@modelcarvideos5829]

Lol!!!!👍🏻👍🏻😄😄😄

[@TheBlueberry606]

I love MPC

[@modelcarvideos5829]

Cool!!

[@donwest5387]

the '65 Sting ray had an iffy body

[@rwaudby8724]

The paint looks great. Did you thin the paint or just add the hardener?

[@modelcarvideos5829]

2:1 and a little hardener.

[@RoadRunnergarage8570]

She will look sharp when you get her buttoned up!

[@modelcarvideos5829]

👍🏻👍🏻

[@crashandburngaming5103]

For $10, can’t go wrong. It’s what u put into it that makes it awesome. That paint job is stellar. Beauty color but I cal MPC = Massive Piece of Crap lol

[@squirrelmodelkits8499]

Olive green would look cool

[@modelcarvideos5829]

👍🏻👍🏻

[@alanq64]

I live 2 blocks from the tracks. How close are you?

[@modelcarvideos5829]

Probably 700-800 ft

[@larryshade6993]

Where does one purchase the MCW paint?

[@modelcarvideos5829]

the link is in my video description.

[@jake68jcroul38]

Were you git that kit ?

[@modelcarvideos5829]

I got them at Ollie's.

[@braddougherty5915]

Do you have any 78 monte carlo kits?

[@modelcarvideos5829]

Unfortunately no

[@RoadRunnergarage8570]

Like all kit manufacturers , MPC has some hits and misses and the details are kind of crude but I've been satisfied with the 3 I've done so far_(69 Charger Daytona,67 GTO and 49 Mercury Police Squad Car..)..

[@modelcarvideos5829]

Agree!!👍🏻👍🏻

[@sydrider6023]

A simple kit but an accurate body that makes it real nice. The old promo style kits always had accurate body curves and shapes. The newer kits… not so much: Revell 69 Charger with to low roof, 1970 Torino with wrong rear fenders, 1971 Cuda that is a serious miss… the Tamiya Cobra R….

[@donneighbors1486]

You know, MPC kits are pretty good for a beginner. We shouldn't cut them down too much.

[@modelcarvideos5829]

👍🏻👍🏻

[@squirrelmodelkits8499]

It would be cool if I built a 77 ford surfer van for my dad he's a dj

[@modelcarvideos5829]

Very cool!!

[@myesenc]

Looking good👍 I bought that kit, really disappointed me, it would make a good curbside. It’s such a dog, it barks! Now I know what MPC stands for, Modeling Piece of Crap!

[@calvincooley1074]

Not a fan of that style However, the real brand names of those wheels could/would have been Appliance, Superior, or maybe E.T.'s. Possibly Keystones. The General had Rockets on it... I think.

[@modelcarvideos5829]

Cool!!

[@jodyblackwell9012]

If you had tried to build those kit from the 1960's you would see why no one from back then does not Care for .MPC

[@larryanderson2766]

Looks like the molds were taken from a “promo” model. Screws and all…

[@modelcarvideos5829]

Yep!!

[@donwest5387]

don't you think "perfect" model paint jobs are too shiny to look real?

[@modelcarvideos5829]

Yes for the most part I think so too.

[@williwass6837]

Iam not a MPC hater,but this kit "IS! shit!!!! But nice colour! :) P.S.i just build the Batman Monaco!