Full build and review of the new 1970 Dodge Challenger by AMT

Today we’re building the 1970 Dodge Challenger by AMT. Round 2 models sent this over for a complete build and review.
‪@Round2foryou‬

[@JM-ht7he]

My husband loves your channel!

[@TheAutisticModeler]

That’s awesome!! Tell him thank you for watching. Happy Modeling

[@mightywarrior5684]

Some of the older 'Muscle cars' like that one had the hard top with vinyl glued to it. I believe that's what this model has.

[@rayrussell6258]

I've heard the roof is a bugger to make it fit. Looks like I'll need a small bar clamp to hold the edge of the roof's rear quarter inboard until the glue sets. Thanks for doing this model. I have an older one by AMT.

[@user-xn6jc4kb7e]

Awesome build,good job my friend 👍😎

[@jamesmcansh6393]

Enjoyed the build great choice in colour scheme ! ✌🏻Canada✌🏻

[@jasonrothgeb6071]

For all the beautiful presentation, it is a shame that this version has been so drastically changed from the one I built 20 years ago. The "challenge" of mating the hardtop to the body is why most of these you see built are convertibles with the boot that used to be provided. That is how I did mine. Also, mine came with a Shaker Hood for the 440 Six Barrel instead of the hood seen on your build. Not sure if it is still available from him, but Jimmy Flintstone made a resin body with the top already mated on. Nice build and a great video, Jason

[@davidparsleyscustomscaleemerge]

Looks great Louie.

[@ronroberts2453]

Excellence build of this old "Yankee Challenger" kit ! The roof has always been a challenge, well done!!❤

[@jamesdaly5698]

Another great build, Louie. That kit was originally released as a convertible back in the day. So I'm surprised R2 didn't include the boot so it could also be built as a drop top. I'm sure they have the molds. The Yankee Challenge hard top was always fussy to work with. You did a great job. Happy Thanksgiving!

[@stevehoulihan726]

I love this. Love the colours you chose. I did mine as the Vanishing Point car, same licence plate in the kit too. I had no problems putting the roof on. All I would say is it would be nice if you put the silver Sharpie over the Challenger badge on the front wing. Aside from that, lovely job.

[@TheAutisticModeler]

Thank you!! I did attempt to highlight the challenger name with sharpie, but it looked to sloppy. The decals included didn’t show up against the brown either. I have always said, if you can’t make a detail look good, leave it off. Thank you for watching. Happy Modeling

[@garyslentzii2796]

I got the Johnny Lightning USPS 67 Cougar, sure wish they would pop one out in 1/24. Nice job on the Challenger my friend! ❤

[@TheAutisticModeler]

Thank you!! I’m glad you enjoyed it. Happy Modeling

[@notenoughmemes1847]

Beautiful build, brown’s a color on cars that doesn’t seem to get a lot of love these days and I think it fits perfectly with your Challenger model.

[@janvanrenselaar5998]

Very nice color louie. Something different than the harder colors. BTW the 59 El camino i bought after seen it build by you is looking awesome in Deep metallic Blue and Silver thin masked stripes. And with the hoodlid on it looks awesome. Thinking of buying and building another one. Was a good kit, no hassle,all fits nice and easy. Happy Holidays Louie to you and your family

[@TheAutisticModeler]

Thank you very much!! You have a great holiday season as well!!

[@edwardhood6252]

That body color is just outstanding!!!! Excellent work!

[@ScaleModelCarBuilder]

The “challenging” Challenger sure turned out nice my friend!

[@craigwellsjr3968]

Looks awesome. Well done. 👍👍

[@KarlScaleModeling]

Nice work Louie, really agree with you that the tin box is amazing. Cool colour choice too and it was a pleasure seeing you build this. Well done.

[@TheAutisticModeler]

Thank you!! I appreciate you watching. Happy Modeling.

[@dmgscalemodels2825]

Wow I am surprised they made that kit like that. You did a stellar job on this! Love how the color turned out, and I am not a fan of Krylon paits!

[@lancerevell5979]

After several tries, I cannot successfully get a decent paintjob using Krylon or Rustoleum paints. I even used their own primers. Tamiya paints work well for me, over both Tamiya and Duplicolor primers.

[@no.email.please]

HEY-DAR 👊😎👍: turned out very nice, I like watching builds -in-progress like this. Looks like the Yankee Challenger kit with added goodies? I remember the roof sucked then as well. WOW, that hood sucked too. Watch You Later, (MODEL CAR😎MAN CAVE)

[@scottwoodward3854]

Was just wondering why you use a gloss coat with a paintbrush on your seats. Your interior looks awesome without the gloss coat. Beautiful color for the body and the interior color. I wonder why it did not come with a convertible boot. I'm glad they put one stock hood. Love the show

[@TheAutisticModeler]

The gloss makes the seats look more like that vinyl Dodge used to use in the seventies. It was really glossy. Thanks for watching.

[@kyledehartsscaleworks]

Can’t believe it. USPS even crushes their own postage stamp Tin boxes. Lol! Great work on the ancient Yankee Challenger. That roof has been a struggle for many a modeler over the years. The front valance is tricky too. Great work. The color combo and vinyl roof look awesome too! Really well done.

[@TheAutisticModeler]

Thank you!! It was a trick bag for sure. I appreciate you watching. Happy modeling

[@kyledehartsscaleworks]

@@TheAutisticModeler you’re welcome! Happy modeling to you as well.

[@unclesweetiesmodelworks]

I really love watching you work, Louie. Great job as always!

[@mightywarrior5684]

Great job. Love your channel.

[@oldschoolmodeler]

Awesome build Louie, great job 👍😎

[@carouselofcrazychrisb]

Beautiful build! I love the color combo!! All around great looking!!!

[@drafting5652]

Very cool

[@michaelcooke2559]

Very nice build. Great work on this one. Thanks for sharing.

[@carlkandetzki9077]

Beautiful build such a unique color combination

[@davidchin350]

Challenger looks real good.😊

[@BootHillStompers]

Great color choices. I really like the outcome

[@michaelhobbyshop]

Turned out great

[@valleyshaverjohn2821]

Another great build. I like how you took the time to show how to fix the short coming the assembly of the top and hood had. Alot of the modeler are able to pick up some important skills that you have acquired. The color choice for the body and top go together perfectly. Being unconventional stand out with your modeling techniques. Good job!!!!!

[@TheAutisticModeler]

Thank you!!!!

[@theshunt545]

Really beautiful build, great result

[@hortonshotrodshop2003]

Nice build like the colors sharp

[@INeeDMyGarageTime]

Looks good love the color combo Thanks for the video 😊

[@cuda426hemi]

Very nice color way you chose, people don't realize only the minority of '69 to '73 cars were high impact colors. My 'Cuda was crimson metallic. Love Krylon paints, and later Rustoleum is great too, been using Krylon since 60s. Don't ever waste money on more expensive paints- rather learn how to paint, wet sand, compound and polish. No Tamiya or foo foo paint looks better than mine. Great job on that E body !!! 👀

[@williwass6837]

Its a repop of an old shitty kit in a new box!The worst is the "extra" top!Great sinkholes in the dashbord!!But all in all you did a great job on it!And nice colors!

[@shawntripp9380]

Great build. Came out gorgeous. What primers do you typically use for paint ?

[@TheAutisticModeler]

I use Ace Hardware brand flat white and Flat grey. Thank you for watching.

[@hotrod1984s10]

Very Nice! During your headlight installation, what were you painting on the grill under the headlights?

[@TheAutisticModeler]

I use MOD MODGE. Dries completely clear. Great for windows.

[@orangepeelproductions7381]

Nice build. Can you tell me what exhaust fan you are using in your spay booth? Seems pretty powerful...

[@TheAutisticModeler]

I bought the entire set up on Amazon, it is a dual fan type. Two speeds. Vents really well. I have it hooked up to a dryer vent in the wall to outside. I don’t remember what model spray booth it is though. I believe it was about $80. Thank you for watching. Happy Modeling

[@RSmarr]

Nice build! Discovering your channel is motivating me to look into my possible autism. I'm curious, what where your first steps?

[@TheAutisticModeler]

For me, my oldest child was diagnosed with Asperger’s. Afterwards I also completed the online assessment which showed a high probability of Asperger’s/Autism. This prompted me to seek a diagnosis as well. I started with by calling my behavioral health insurance and requesting an intake assessment. I stated during my intake that I wanted to be evaluated for Asperger’s and provided the online assessment results. At that time they had just changed the diagnosis from Asperger’s, Autism and/or Autism Spectrum Disorder to simply Autism. So while my child had been diagnosed with Asperger’s, my diagnosis was Autism. My recommendation would be start with the online assessments and contact your behavioral health provider for an evaluation. The provider should be a licensed psychologist or psychiatrist. I hope this helps. Best wishes and as always Happy Modeling!

[@brianlewis6926]

That's weird it doesn't come with convertible boot, that would be the easiest build. It looks like That white paint come out of the can fast and thick

[@TheAutisticModeler]

That was the grey primer. Comes out fast but looks heavier than what it is.

[@lancerevell5979]

That interior tub is also a convertible tub. They really should have included the top boot in this kit.

[@lordtetanus8989]

That is a reissue of the yankee challenger kit.

[@chauffeurmarco]

What? The top was separated?

[@TheAutisticModeler]

Yes, this is an old kit from the early eighties. It was originally called yankee challenger. Thanks for watching

[@johnjanssen1686]

SO IT'S AN OLD REISSUE IN A NEW BOX .... TOO BAD ABOUT YOUR BOX !