AMT 1965 CHEVY EL CAMINO GEAR HUSTLER 1/25 SCALE MODEL KIT BUILD REVIEW AMT1096

AMT 1965 CHEVY EL CAMINO GEAR HUSTLER 1/25 SCALE MODEL KIT BUILD REVIEW AMT1096
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[@MrPappysCobra]

I have an original one. It came with a camper too! The camper is bigger and goes over the roof of the car. Molded in white. I built it when I was in 5th grade and luckly I didn't paint it. It is ready for a re build. It has the snow tires too! Great video brother!

[@hpiguy]

Thanks for stopping by and leaving a nice comment!

[@bevh85]

You find so many cool kits that I've never seen before! I just found your channel a couple of days ago and have watched quite a few videos. Thanks for all the tips and I hope to see lots more builds from you!

[@hpiguy]

Enjoy! I try to get a build on here every week when I can.

[@dale83jr]

Been watching your videos for about a month now. Finally got me a kit and paints to do my first model since I was about 13 "31 now". My dad and I always built models together. I love how you always say "it's your model you build it how you want it for you". Hopefully this 90's Earnhardt Lumina turns out good. Thank you for the inspiration to come back to a relaxing hobby.

[@mitchgawlik1175]

Thanks for the great details of your build. I was really glad to see how basic this kit is. Love the one piece chassis with metal axles, the one piece "glass" assembly and an interior bucket. I've fallen out of love with super-detailing so this looks like a kit I'll enjoy playing with.

[@hpiguy]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@TrueNorthModels]

Good build Chris and yes, Gary is a wealth of information on these older kits. I am planning on kit bashing this one with the Revell 65 Malibu Z16 to make a phantom Z16 El Camino, wish me luck with this one. Cheers

[@hpiguy]

Good luck indeed, have fun!

[@billybobbarklow8289]

Ahhh I remember the El Camino with the bucket seats in the back. Man in the 80's they were all over the place in California. They had that huge metallic flake paint jobs, they looked like carnival bumper cars. Great vid Chris. As always terrific job in the build. Build on Brother.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Wilson! Right, I noticed I've done two El Caminos this year, both were fun!

[@brandonb1681]

I recently tried the 1959 El Camino kit. I love El Caminos so I'll have to get this. Thanks.

[@hpiguy]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@shanes3060]

Love your videos!! Just starting on the Gear Hustler today! Thanks for all your modeling tips!

[@hpiguy]

Thanks for watching!

[@ronaldhuff635]

love this kit!! moms ex boyfriend built this car for me when i was a child, i played with it till i was a teenager when i knew it all and took it apart and tried to paint it, turned it into a sad mess, recently found the re issue of it and bought both it and the 65 chevelle wagon in the crew wagon or whatever it was released as, it built out in very nice form, thanx for your version too

[@hpiguy]

Thanks for taking time to watch and comment! 'Like' the FB page for the channel and join the fun if you haven't already! facebook.com/hpiguysworkshop

[@migmadmarine]

i first built this kit in 1968. its exactly the same as back then,even the boxart. the one pc interior tub and chassis/exhaust system was pretty standard for the industry until around 1966. amt and mpc started giving more suspension detail. the 1967 ford galaxy was very realistic,as was the mustang. mpc..not so much. but they did start making separate rear axle,driveshaft,and exhaust system

[@hpiguy]

Cool!

[@MrModelworx]

Nice !! Good work mate, really does look like a site truck. Thanks for the shout out 😊

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Gary, always appreciate your depth of knowledge on kit history.

[@t4zalteredrodz905]

Thx for this sweet build!!! Love all the options, very nice, indeed. Great job, actually wonderful. Good idea on the camper. My foreman said he want more power, so he wants the bigger induction. Very cool, man. Very detailed. Tom out.👏👏👍👏💪💪

[@hpiguy]

Nice, well then your foreman will be beating mine to the lunch wagon!

[@t4zalteredrodz905]

hpiguys Workshop that's fun. God Bless n take care. Tom out.🚗🚗🚗💪💪💪

[@timrhine2910]

Another great review Thank you for sharing Tim

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Tim!

[@ModelCarMinion]

Cool looking build, I agree on the tires, I would keep the wider ones for an off road build also.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks! :)

[@brightonkettlebellsportcha6199]

I've never made a model and have just got myself a TAMIYA 66 beetle. @Hpiguys Your videos have been great and I've binged about 10 so far and learning a lot in the process. Not to bite the bullet and get going. Thanks for the inspiration!

[@hpiguy]

Enjoy your model!

[@donchamberlain3061]

Cool build and review, Chris. The last few issues of this kit has been somewhat of a conundrum regarding the taillights. IIRC the chrome bezels were removed at one time. Now it looks like the bezels are back, but no stock lenses. Anyways I'll get another or two. Thank you.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks and good info!

[@mikebreazeale2563]

Very nice video and build Chris. Looks great! Thanks for sharing and I look forward to your next video...

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Mike! :)

[@johnkelley9877]

It looks really nice! I like the construction version the best. Thanks for sharing this.

[@hpiguy]

Glad you like it!

[@ericverpeten4249]

yet another magnificent piece

[@hpiguy]

Glad you liked it Rik!

[@njcivicwagon1]

Great review and build as usual. Thanks for sharing

[@hpiguy]

Thank you Jorge :)

[@rickzinck9326]

Nice review & build Chris. I like the little hard hats & the 6 pack of cola.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Rick, great little accessory pieces.

[@scifimodelshop]

I ordered 2 of them!! love the camper on back may do some research how to make a resin mold of it

[@hpiguy]

Yeah it's pretty neat. Check to make sure it fits more than the smaller el camino bed, not sure it would fit anything else.

[@MoonwalkerModels]

Very nice Chris!! Will look great next to the dozer!

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Kenny! Yes, it does!

[@od1452]

Looks nice even tho its a curbside type kit. Thanks for the build.

[@tomsscalegarage1972]

Awesome build. Keep em coming.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Tom!

[@trafficsignalman]

Very nice, quick build. Nice detail. Appreciate the tips and ideas. Appreciate your time and talent. Noticed the stripe on your thumb nail. May be nothing, but could also be very bad. Strongly suggest having a dermatologist look at it.

[@maxbrandt6]

Very nice and pars well with the Universal Construction "Crew Chief" Chevy Blazer and this kit comes with a six pack of beer, great detail!!

[@hpiguy]

Thanks!

[@hensleyshobbies-doug7761]

I’ve got that same model, only I built it back in the early 80’s but still pretty much the same model! The one I have I think you could build it as stock or Drag version and it came with the topper too and it’s the same undercarriage as that one too! Oh don’t get me wrong I like the model, I still have it, there’s a picture of it on my channel ( Hensley’s Hobbies), I built it as a Drag version along with a station wagon of the same year! I have a Big Block in mine, actually both vehicles! But yours is going to be very nice too! 👍👍

[@hpiguy]

Very cool, it would be sweet as a draggin Camino.

[@hensleyshobbies-doug7761]

hpiguys Workshop - yes indeed, but yours is pretty sweet too! I like just the old plain Jane stock too! Nice job on that buddy!

[@eclipsehorse8693]

Completely awesome build Chris- really nice compliment to the bulldozer, and the AMT 1972 Chevy blazer 'crew chief" I believe you built earlier. They all seem to be from the same construction company :) Might there be a small diorama in the works later featuring these three?! Loving all these service vehicles- keep em coming!

[@hpiguy]

Thanks a lot!

[@richardarios5706]

badass. 🤘🤘im a BIG fan of the el camino GOOD one ☝️

[@hpiguy]

Thanks!

[@CHixon]

You convinced me. I'll get it.

[@gregorytalber2068]

Excellent awesome superb remarkable incredible fantastic great job you did on that beautiful model keep up your great work as always

[@hpiguy]

Thank you very much!

[@rogerwachal3718]

as always great job

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Robin!

[@vortexmodeling]

Long time no see, glad to see your new video.

[@hpiguy]

Welcome back. I was out of town for some time, vacation and waiting for new kit releases. Glad to be back playing with plastic. :)

[@fabinhominiaturas6746]

muito bom ;

[@bigeddie1231]

awesome build sir

[@hpiguy]

Thanks and enjoy your hobby! facebook.com/hpiguysworkshop

[@trevorgwelch7412]

Great 👍

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Trevor!

[@RcNickster709]

Very nice .. Looking good, Thanks for sharing .. :)

[@hpiguy]

Thank you Nickster!

[@ronnybogaerts3359]

great video chris, thanks. try a diorama with the cat on a building site.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Ronny, yeah, that would be fun.

[@GeneralHobbies]

well done

[@hpiguy]

Thank you!

[@alfredogontijo8044]

Gostei.

[@alconk7129]

Hello again I think I watch more of your videos than anyone else’s. Really enjoy them but being curious what do you do with all your finished kits because you build a lot. Do you put them in acrylic cases? Also can u talk about the tools and airbrush/compressor etc you use.

[@hpiguy]

Some are stored in large glass cases in the house, some are carefully boxed up and a few are given as gifts to people that liked that car or boat, etc. I went over some tools in earlier videos, such as the stash video, etc. Depending on the build I'll touch on tools and stuff. It's sort of spread over the videos over time so that no one gets sick of me repeating the same stuff.

[@kitparts3367]

Why didn't you use the silver pencil on the badging? I was looking forward to seeing how that came out! Has that been your default method for badging?

[@keithsmodelsandrcs6593]

Looks good That car

[@hpiguy]

Thanks!

[@marksimkiw923]

Looks good

[@hpiguy]

Thanks!

[@charlespalavros5908]

Nice Build

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Charles!

[@TonysRcTechboom]

Fantastic job , great video my friend, great build, liked and subbed you my friend well done 👍😀👍

[@hpiguy]

Thanks!

[@richardellis6074]

I know it don't mean much to you guys , but it would be nice if you could include the kit # on any of the new releases that come out , any manufactures that you review , thank you .

[@hpiguy]

The kit # is always in the title of the video and in the description.

[@jerryboyette5226]

Great build. I have a question about the spray paints that you use. I used Rustoleum 2X primer on my model body, but I used Rustoleum 2X paint and primer for the color and I got wrinkles all in the paint seconds after applying. What did I do wrong?

[@hpiguy]

Not sure, could be anything but as you see I don't have those issues. I've sprayed every brand of paint over that 2X primer without issues.

[@jerryboyette5226]

@@hpiguy The red and amber paints that you use to paint tailamps and marker lamps, could you tell me the item numbers or where to order those from? Thanks

[@gustavoreyes7366]

I really like you build! I noticed on the finished model next to the box somehow the car looks somewhat bigger than 1/25th scale or is the box faceing sideways for this scene.

[@hpiguy]

The art on the box isn't life-size to the model.

[@malikdigger4544]

1:21 first time ive seen the exhaust system & suspension molding with chassis normally that would have been separated cool kit tho is the 72 K5 Blazer kit part of the ( Gear Huster) from last year same theme or not?

[@hpiguy]

Yup, the same company theme and logos in all three kits.

[@chipcool6654]

I think it would be cool to have a model car kit that comes with paint waterslides for the whole body - like livery’s for the front fenders and the door and the hood and body all one color that you can put on to just have decal paint

[@hpiguy]

That would be interesting. Some of the race cars come close to that.

[@Mrmancan]

Topper

[@modelbergingstruck]

Bert Nice model !

[@hpiguy]

Thanks!

[@samuelvasquez8170]

Very nice

[@hpiguy]

Thanks as always Sam!

[@MrPappysCobra]

Do you thin the flat black slightly on the grills? I used to. Haven't done any lately.

[@hpiguy]

Nope just paint it in.

[@Yourlocaltankgirl8375]

You should build the Blazer to go with it too. If you want

[@hpiguy]

I have the kit, will build it up some day. I did do an unboxing of it, it's in my videos.

[@MajorDisappointmentModels]

Hey Chris did you forget the badges? You were going to do them with the pencil. I wanted to see how they came out.

[@hpiguy]

Badges? Badges? We don't need no stinkin' badges!

[@MajorDisappointmentModels]

LOL Just bought the kit. Love your reviews!!

[@richardarios5706]

question how do you get the chrome rims wash

[@hpiguy]

I use tamiya panel line accent for most wheels.

[@criscoulter4405]

I need one of those, to add to the hundred or so i have in model closet.

[@hpiguy]

You need two!

[@emersonpedro3944]

Show,,,,,,,,,

[@tankshot3256]

Hi can you make videos on how you paint the dash? Also do you do junkers?

[@hpiguy]

Hi there, I'll try to video when I do a dash board. I haven't done a junk yard car yet but maybe some day I'll give it a whirl. :)

[@tankshot3256]

@@hpiguy i have one junkers in progress. Awesome build u have. Btw, do you happen to have a Polarlights Batmobile comics version (the blue one)? Just bought one and would like to build it soon. I'm more on armor modeling actually

[@TheGameBoy56]

More buildssssssss

[@hpiguy]

More commmmming!

[@dans5595]

in which video did you demonstrate the silver pencil method?

[@hpiguy]

I think it was the Catalina build but I've shown it a few times, I don't just recall the exact one.

[@dans5595]

unless there's a Catalina besides the Gasser, it's not on the Catalina. PS - I love your videos.

[@bradysullivan8808]

The only problem I had when I built this one is there was a chemical reaction when I glued the windows in and it cause a giant hole in the roof.

[@hpiguy]

Uh oh! That's usually caused by too much model glue. Model glue melts plastic, that's how it joins parts. Too much in a thin area like the roof will melt through. In the case of CA glue, it heats as it dries, that could also be the cause if you used super glue to attach the glass.

[@williamkidney6031]

Good job 👌 Gear hustler, funny name makes me think of a guy selling stolen cars parts out of a Van lol

[@hpiguy]

LOL

[@trevorgwelch7412]

How about a 1:24 slot car

[@hpiguy]

The body is one piece, I'm sure it would work if the chassis was long enough.

[@jonserkspawn7776]

Sold another kit

[@hpiguy]

Haha, cool!

[@davidpayne4315]

Shame it didn't come with slicks and traction bars

[@adammarsden4650]

Man that sixer needs to go in the dazed&confused chevelle

[@hpiguy]

"Aww, just a sixer, yah know!"