Green Hornet "Black Beauty" New AMT 1/25th Scale Model Kit Finished With Lights

This video shows the AMT 1/25th scale Green Hornet "Black Beauty"
model kit fully assembled and painted with custom LED lighting added.

[@coolal19]

Nice job, Boyd. A diorama with the revolving garage floor slab would be very cool!

[@xfighterbuilds]

Very cool! Turned out great, Boyd! I definitely want to build one, too.

[@chuck1641]

I was 7 when the Green Hornet was on T.V. I'm 64 now and I still think Black Beauty is awesome. Great job, Sir, and I love the lights too. 👍👍

[@theensignschair]

I never really watched the show, but that is one beautiful car! Nice build Boyd! Glad you decided to do the lighting, it adds alot to that car!

[@shawncarter7188]

Awesome kit and build, Boyd! And you're correct on the reasoning for the car being "dulled' in the show. It's a common practice in movies and TV to spray a car down with a type of powder, to avoid reflections that would show the crew and equipment. Likely the "hero" car (the one used for close-ups and detail) really was painted with a gloss.

[@markfergerson2145]

That roof turned out just perfect. The molded texture looked a bit coarse at first but for some reason it looks right now, possibly because we’re seeing it against the satin finish instead of the shiny plastic. Good thing the roof had no swirls. Glad to see that you lighted the model. The “dome light” sets off the interior making all the details easily visible, and your work on the figures worthwhile. (I can’t have been the only modeler who put a crisply detailed JoHan body on a Revell or AMT chassis back in the day. The lack of engine and chassis detail in JoHan kits annoyed me as much as the mushy body details on other manufacturers kits, and getting the best of both made me a happier kid.) Once again, thanks for letting me enjoy modeling again vicariously.

[@brerrabbit9585]

It looks like the real thing. I always loved the Black Beauty because it was never as 'over the top' as the Batmobile , the Munster Coach, or other TV cars from the 60s.I have this model and it is fine. Can`t wait to start it!

[@outsider238]

Wow!! Really excellent job on this! I'm very impressed with how you managed to get the finish on the car so perfect. It definitely had a unique look to it having that satin type of look. I also like how you made the top roof and the rest of the car's finish distinguishable from each other. The lights were a nice touch since it had those green headlights. Very nice work on this!!!!!

[@TrekWorks]

Thanks, I watched a few episodes that showed the car pretty good and tried to match what I could see.

[@johngrubb1590]

Great job Boyd, as soon as I saw you were doing Black Beauty I knew you could not put lights in the car.👍

[@flashy5150]

Very nice work Boyd, I always love your lighting techniques, it makes the models “come alive !” I just bought the Autoart 1/18 version of the car, can’t wait to get it. I don’t have as much time and energy to build much anymore, but I’ve done some show-stoppers, my favorite, being the “Corvette Summer” car in red, instead of the stolen version in gold, hence those nasty criminals repainted the car lol. The whole model was basically cut and ripped apart, so many pieces of styrene that I had to cut, so much filling & sanding and priming. It looks just like the real car in the movie. Cheers, I love your builds, particularly the “Duel” truck, that looks “awesome, what a movie🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@scifimodelshop]

Bring back memories there sir, love the lights and true work of art how you put in the battery for the lights

[@Kuzman-ii7yn]

Great work on this kit, Boyd. I’m working on mine right now, hope it turns out half as nice as yours!

[@TrekWorks]

Thanks and have fun with yours :)

[@ricardoortiz-wn6ff]

I was blow away by the look of the car after I built it your right about round 2 they did a fabulous job with this new kit ....I was watching some old episodes the one thing I didn't like about the series they used a camera filter you couldn't see the car clearly not like on the batman series ....great job Boyd 👍😊

[@alansankus9846]

Very nice kit u did a great job much better the way u added the lights it makes a big difference

[@ChrisK-LTC]

Excellent build Boyd. Glad you did the lighting.

[@oxmeatpete]

Awesome Kit, beautiful job. I’m so happy you added the lighting.

[@TrekWorks]

Thanks, glad you like it.

[@venusboys3]

Turned out really nice. Very clean and the lights complete it.

[@franco3584]

Excellent Boyd, the Lighting was a nice touch .

[@TerryMartinTrEmUp]

Good to see another video Boyd. Wonderful work.

[@RocketBoy1969]

Excellent build Boyd! Looks awesome! 🚀

[@ShawnMcClureModeler]

That looks great Boyd. Love the green lights!

[@shoe2241]

great build. love the lights also !!!

[@perrylamb6286]

Way, way cool! Love the lights! Way cool.

[@thecaptain2521]

OUTSTANDING!!! Excellent work!!! The lights really make it!!!

[@TrekWorks]

Yep had to add the lighting for sure.

[@moparnut6286]

Cool build!

[@jonfakler745]

Great build!!!!!!

[@-Rowdy-]

Sweet job! Always enjoy how you light these projects.

[@richardcorwin1828]

Nicely done Boyd as it brings back many memories. Thank you for sharing.

[@deredelmann3659]

Fantastic build. Nice work!

[@JGG1701]

Loving the lighting 😊

[@kevinmcvey]

Great build and love this channel!

[@msrushing989]

Looks great man. Merry Christmas!

[@MrDravenLee]

Looks great Boyd. 👍

[@kevinleftridge8241]

Excellent work Boyd!👍🏽

[@owena.hayesjr9976]

All the best 🙏

[@schuhmansmodelshop8657]

Fantastic job Boyd.

[@TrekWorks]

TY bud.

[@RichardEKranz]

Great work. Have a merry Christmas.

[@TrekWorks]

Thanks, You too :)

[@stamps45]

always loved this car , i have some models of it from Hot Wheels to others that have come out. And saw one of the real ones up close. its a real beauty.

[@Kens_Model_Shop]

Boyd looks awesome. 2 thumbs up thanks for sharing have a safe Holiday season.

[@TrekWorks]

Thanks Ken, Merry Christmas :)

[@georgemacgregor5437]

Great Job as usual Boyd.

[@TrekWorks]

Thanks George, Merry Christmas :)

[@georgemacgregor5437]

To You and yours also@@TrekWorks

[@alexkautz5766]

I loved the show as a kid and what you did with this kit is amazing! Thanks for sharing your model magic!

[@TrekWorks]

Thanks, glad you like it.

[@alexkautz5766]

@@TrekWorks I haven't attempted to build a model in decades, but you have inspired me to try again! I'm chasing down a Moebius Seaview as we speak :) Merry Christmas!

[@davenelson8187]

Looks perfect! Have a Merry Christmas, looking forward to the mail order build vids 😊

[@TrekWorks]

Thank you, Merry Christmas.

[@scifiguy26]

Wow I just seen you do a review a few days ago on this 😳 that was fast & it looks great 👍

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Looks great!

[@TrekWorks]

Thanks man, love your channel, keep up the good work :)

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

@@TrekWorks 👍👍

[@2000spqr]

enjoyed watching this vid!

[@TrekWorks]

Merry Christmas, Brother Cal :)

[@PunkyWily]

Very nice Boyd! Those Imperials were awesome cars back in the 60's and early 70's. Love this car, loved the show when I was a kid, even listened to the old Green Hornet radio plays. Have to pick me up one of these, great build man!!!

[@TrekWorks]

Thank you, the kit is of good quality. Happy Holidays :)

[@C.Brown5150]

Nice job on your build my friend.👍 I'm just about done with my, but on the painting. I had to same problem. I didn't prime it like I normally would have become the body was so nice.. I just cleaned it off with alcohol , let it dry really well and hit it.. Did two really nice coats and put it aside for 2 days. And I thought it was looking great but I was so wrong.. Had those rough spots on the Hood and the right door and rear fender.. But after some extra work, I'm good to go. So I'm glad to know that I'm not the only one.. Again my friend , very nice work as always.👍

[@TrekWorks]

Yes, I think it's something with the black plastic. Wouldn't be the first time that happened.

[@Dirks_NUMA_Files]

Turned out great, Boyed. I have mine sitting right here under the bench...

[@TrekWorks]

Thanks Dirk, I hope you do some videos when you build yours. Merry Christmas bud.

[@Dirks_NUMA_Files]

@@TrekWorks That is the plan

[@Dirks_NUMA_Files]

@@TrekWorks I hope you are feeling well... Stay strong my friend

[@rev.raymondrodriguez3491]

Way to go Boyd!! Definitely a joy to hear your voice and catch your enthusiasm for the subject and for modeling! Very creative!

[@TrekWorks]

Hello Ray, Merry Christmas :)

[@rev.raymondrodriguez3491]

Merry Christmas to you too my friend!! Glad to see you’re up to making videos! Know of my prayers as you and your family celebrate this grace filled season! Looking forward to more of your videos!!

[@YODAMAN5]

AWESOME vid........MOPAR 4 EVER.

[@wraith20072007]

Wow! that came out super nice Boyd, great job. For sure going to get myself this kit, a gift for me for Christmas lol. Merry Christmas to you and yours.

[@TrekWorks]

Merry Christmas

[@wraith20072007]

@@TrekWorks Thanks Bro.

[@gearhead762]

Yep...Tamiya seems to like primer first. Especially the newer reformulated stuff. Looks great buddy!

[@TrekWorks]

Merry Christmas buddy :)

[@Thr33BeanRaceway]

Very Nice, gota do that one as a slotcar.

[@eottoe2001]

Been thinking about doing the X-15 model but the black for that model has me freaked. I'm thinking what you did here is what I should do for it. Thanks for posting this. I'll prime it and then hit it with Tamiya black then put a mat coat over that.

[@bcsadman]

Another great job! Boyd, do you simulate carpeting in your car models? If you do, what do you use? Thanks for your input.

[@paulalanryder5397]

Merry Christmas to you and yous Boyd a superb build as ever have a wonderful Christmas and i hope you get loads of models to build in the new year so merry Christmas and a happy new year ps where did you get your S.H.A.D.O.W emblem from ?UFO is one of my favourite shows from the seventies it rates along side star trek for me

[@TrekWorks]

I 3D printed the shado emblem.

[@paulalanryder5397]

could you tell me where you got the STL files from boyd i really like it and again top build @@TrekWorks

[@TrekWorks]

@@paulalanryder5397 email me

[@fubarmodelyard1392]

Outstanding job Boyd. I knew you wouldn't be able to resist that eerie green lighting. Really wakes it up. The 64-66 Imperials were extraordinary luxury cars that Chrysler was determined to be the best on the road. Did you use bmf for the chrome strips?

[@TrekWorks]

Thanks my friend. I used a silver sharpie for the trim detail. Merry Christmas to you & yours :)

[@fubarmodelyard1392]

@@TrekWorks back at ya brother

[@Memorylanemodelcars2]

There Were 2 Basic 4dr Versions of the 66 Chrysler Imperial The Green Hornet was the Crown Limo Version which Was Quite Limited Production They're very Hard to Find Today I know of 1

[@michaelleduc5328]

Very nice I have that kit, as well. The painting has to be, redone. M.

[@SeaYaSailing]

OK...my 2 farthings worth....I have seen one of the original TV cars, and it does not have that trim on top of the fenders. And I have not seen it in the series. Otherwise nice build out.

[@TrekWorks]

There are early publicity photos from 1966 of BB & The Batmobile side by side. In those photos the trim was not there on BB. However, having just recently watched the show, the bright trim is clearly there on the fender tops and sides. Also a small strip just above the grill on top of the hood. I did watch the two part you tube video of the guy who had the original restored and it looks like he went with how it looked in the early publicity shots.