1971 Plymouth GTX 440-6 1/24 Scale Model Kit Build Review Revell 440 Six Pack 85-4477 Fast Furious

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In the 2017 movie “The Fate of The Furious”, Dominic Toretto is not the only hero in the movie, so is his Plymouth GTX. This is a familiar scenario for the Fast & Furious™ movie series. It has become not only Universal’s number 1 franchise, but also the 6th highest grossing series of all time at over 5 billion in sales. The Plymouth GTX first appeared in 1967 as a model of the Satellite and continued until 1971. In 1971 it had 3 engines choices available including the 440 “Six-Pack” pumping out 385 horsepower. It benefitted from a special camshaft, stronger valves and big-port cylinder heads. Sadly only 3,000 GTXs were made in 1971.
Features
Select between stock and custom wheel combinations.
Select between stock and custom tire combinations.
Optional Stock and lowered suspension.
Molded in white and clear with chrome plated parts and soft black tires.
87 Parts
The Plymouth GTX is an automobile introduced as the Belvedere GTX in 1967 by the Plymouth division. It was positioned as a mid-sized upscale-trimmed performance muscle car through the 1971 model year.
The GTX was based on the Belvedere, and was differentiated by a blacked out grille and special rear fascia, fiberglass simulated hood scoops with optional racing stripes, a chrome "pop-open" fuel filler cap, and a tachometer mounted on the center console.[1]
The GTX was positioned as a "gentleman's muscle car".[2] Standard was Plymouth's 440 cu in (7.2 L) V8 engine called the "Super Commando 440" rated at 375 hp (280 kW). Optional was Chrysler's 426 cu in (7.0 L) Hemi. A heavy duty suspension system was also standard.
Chrysler introduced major changes in the design of the 1968 model Plymouth B-bodies and the GTX was given a completely new look. A new hourglass body replaced the previous rectilinear design. The high performance 440 was standard in the GTX as was the TorqueFlite automatic transmission, while it was an extra cost option in the Road Runner. The GTX used the Sport Satellite trim and was offered in two body styles, a two-door convertible and a two-door hardtop (no B-pillar). All featured dual horizontal "racing stripes" on the lower sides ending with a GTX emblem ahead of the rear wheel openings.
The GTX was positioned to be an upscale model of the Plymouth Road Runner by adding luxury to performance.[3] The new budget performance version of the Belvedere featured the new 383 cu in (6.3 L) "Super Commando" V8 (renamed the "Road Runner 383"). It also had less insulation and comfort items, which reduced weight and kept it in the low price.
The 1970 GTX received a minor redesign with a new grille and rear taillights. Sales were low as the car did not look much different from the Road Runner. Stylists made the lines smoother, and a "power bulge" hood was introduced, as well as non-functional rear-brake air scoops. The convertible body style was no longer available. The Air Grabber hood returned, but instead of having two narrow openings running length-wise as in 1969, it had one opening scoop located on the power bulge. The GTX was available with the standard 440 four-barrel carburetor. Optional were the 440+6 barrel (three 2-barrel carburetors) and the 426 Hemi. In keeping with the GTX marketing strategy, the 1970 model included many standard features.
The only other performance luxury model in Plymouth's lineup was the full-size Sport Fury GT, built on the C-Body platform. The GT was added to the lineup in 1970.
The B-body was redesigned for 1971 and featured rounded "fuselage" styling with a raked windshield, hidden cowl, and a loop-type front bumper around a deeply inset grille and headlights. This was the final year for the GTX as a stand-alone model. The convertible body style was dropped.
Engine choices were 440 four-barrel, 440 with three two-barrels (Six Pack), and 426 Hemi. Emission restrictions such as lower compression ratios and faster-acting choke operation lowered the base 440 output by 5 hp (3.7 kW), to 370 hp (280 kW). The 440 Six Barrel was down to 385 hp (287 kW), but the Hemi was still rated at 425 hp (317 kW). Due partly to rising insurance rates on muscle cars, sales were low. There were less than 3,000 units produced in 1971.
For 1972 through 1974, any Road Runner ordered with the optional 440 was renamed Road Runner GTX and included the badging of both previous models.
Body and chassis
Body style 2-door hardtop
Related Dodge Charger
Dodge Coronet
Plymouth Road Runner
Plymouth Satellite
Powertrain
Engine 440 cu in (7.2 L) RB V8
426 cu in (7.0 L) 426 Hemi V8
Transmission 4-speed manual
3-speed automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase 115.0 in (2,921 mm)
Length 203.2 in (5,161 mm)
Width 79.1 in (2,009 mm)
Height 52.9 in (1,344 mm)

[@r.a.monigold9789]

Looks FURIOUSLY FAST. Nice color and trim choices. Solid, clean build.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks!

[@rickdee67]

I love this build I am currently building a fleet of factory stock Mopars! I have a tip for you Chris when you have to put a mirror on a painted car, before the car is painted I like to use a number 71 drillbit and a short piece of a sewing pin, drill corresponding holes in the mirror and the car where the mirror goes before you paint and then once it’s all painted it’s a snap to put the mirror exactly where you want it. Plus you can hold the mirrors at the end of a pin clamped between a clothes pin to paint it.

[@hpiguy]

Pinning works very well, yup. Thanks!

[@psychlyst]

nice job...love the funky tunes added!

[@tjtuner4021]

im sayin lol i thought i was the only one that realized he used a different song this time lol good toons

[@chriscallen6897]

The funky tunes fit the car for sure. Very late 70s

[@hpiguy]

Glad you like them!

[@Okaybob]

I wanted to paint my 71 Challenger black, but that Autumn bronze metallic grows on you after a while. Another nice build 👍🏻

[@edwardsauve4836]

1971 was the year I graduated from high school , there were a lot of great classic to be cars made during my school years , it was a great time .

[@hpiguy]

Yeah!

[@user-mm3cm6fi5e]

Nicely built nice choice on colors

[@JimFlanagan4206]

Fantastic build! I love the more restful luxury leaning color combo. These older Revell/Monogram kits always go together so great.

[@hpiguy]

I totally agree! Yeah, my idea is it's an office guy's car, he wants the six pack power but not the flashy impact color looks when he takes a client out for fondue and scotch. ;)

[@bigcharliesmodelgarage296]

Great build. Beautiful car. Thanks for sharing Chris.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks for watching!

[@ronroberts2453]

I really love your color choices Chris! The interior is stunning, Excellent build👍

[@hpiguy]

Thanks a bunch!

[@notenoughmemes1847]

Just got this kit for christmas, definitely looking forward to builiding it and your video showing it off was great.

[@hpiguy]

Have fun!

[@UncannyEXP]

The more I watch you paint, the more I learn for when I paint my own kits. Good build once again!

[@hpiguy]

Glad it helps! Make sure you figure out your own groove and enjoy it!

[@dustdevl3404]

Love this body style myself. One of my favorites. An In-Violet over white one, 440+6 lived around the corner from me when I was a kid. I hope it still exists. What a car.

[@hpiguy]

Sweet!

[@MrCocg1]

Agreed with the notion of liking the "off colors" vs. the High Impact colors.. (I like them all but never discounted the browns, bronzes and the like..! ).

[@hpiguy]

Yeah, my idea is it's an office guy's car, he wants the six pack power but not the flashy impact color looks when he takes a client out for fondue and scotch. ;)

[@MrCocg1]

@@hpiguy Fondue.! Ha.! Thats of the period.!!

[@stevevoelker6834]

@@hpiguy "How about cheese fondon't, for those who don't fondue!" - George Carlin :oD

[@markfergerson2145]

Gotta say the interior is my favorite part of this model. Crisp molding makes the perfect background for your paint choices- all that "woodgrain" is dead-on and the whole thing looks ready to sit in.

[@hpiguy]

Glad you like it!

[@brosallman]

I have been modelling mostly military kits for the last 2 years and suddenly i got interested in cars as well so started looking around to know a little bit better how to build them and there was your channel and I DO LOVE IT!!!. You have here one more fan! I love your videos, your technique, the use of cans! and how easy you make it look and of course the result! i like your builds a lot! thanks for your time doing this videos!

[@hpiguy]

I love me all types of kits, I just reviewed Academy's new Panzer III. Thanks!

[@kenhorne5650]

Hands so steady when painting detail.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks!

[@codiesdad717]

What I really like about your videos is you get right down to business. There’s no stammering and tangents about why you didn’t get started when you wanted to. Your camera is always in focus and steady. You should have a class for other KZbinrs on how to produce a video.

[@mattmccain8492]

I agree. I'd love to know how to do this..I just made my 1st one with my phone camera and have no idea what I'm doing . I really like how these vids are edited together with sound track and wording with such professionalism . Like the camera angle ..it's like he's has it mounted to his head and we can watch the build from his perspective almost like seeing it through his eyes ..

[@hpiguy]

Thanks man! No plans to give classes on making videos but I'm glad you like to watch them! I promise each video will be about the subject at hand, the model, the tool, etc. Take care!

[@SgtBones]

It is an awesome kit, the original pre-fast and furious version came with the airgrabber hood, but not the 440 hood, so this is an improvement. I built mine with some changes to reflect my actual 72 Sattelite, and it was easy enough thanks to the kits details to add heater hoses, fuel lines, sparkplug wires etc, the kit itself has all the space needed to easily do this. I want to get this reboxed version and build it again now! Great build, kutgw!

[@hpiguy]

Enjoy it!

[@robertmungo5428]

You really funked it up with the tunes! Awesome build!

[@jamesbutler5995]

The Plymouth turned out great Chris Looks like a real 1:1

[@hpiguy]

Thanks James!

[@andrewluchsinger]

Now that is a car to have. Nice build. Never stop with the videos.

[@hpiguy]

No plans to stop, too many haters out there to drive nuts when I use hardware spray cans! LOL

[@andrewluchsinger]

@@hpiguy You will never hear me say anything bad about that. You get good results and it's very affordable. You can't beat that with a piece of rebar.

[@patjohnson3100]

That is a very nice build. Thanks for the painting tips. I like the way you highlighted the frame against the underbody by using a different shade of black. The kit looks very well molded. Please keep the paint tips coming. Thank you.

[@hpiguy]

Thank you!

[@seanh2390]

great job ... thanks for posting!

[@hpiguy]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@charliebowman785]

Absolutely delicious! great build Chris. Thank you do much for making us to go back in the 70's with this monster beauty.

[@hpiguy]

My pleasure!

[@cuda426hemi]

A married buddy of mine bought an orange with black laser stripe over c pillar 440 six barrel Road Runner back in the day when we were kids - with the hood with the little Air Grabber that was on the tree in your 440 model here. He used to drive it around with the two outer carbs disconnected to save money - like my 'Cuda we were getting about 7 mpg average if misbehaving. But then Wife happened and the 'Runner done had to run....away. I like your color choice - doesn't hurt my feelings anyway!! Good Job! d:D 🚗

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Very cool........Love my Mopars!!! 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@hpiguy]

Right on!

[@MarkMeadows90]

Another lovely build. I never had any luck with Krylon paints. It's been many years since I last sprayed a model car with Krylon paint. I used to use their Fusion line with decent results. Takes a lot of clear to get a good, glossy finish. I like the copper metallic. I might try that someday. Thanks.

[@hpiguy]

They are much thinner, so I do have to be more easy than with Rustoleums.

[@anthonyorwick7898]

Wow. That color and inter is just simply beautiful it came out perfect the best color combo I've seen yet

[@hpiguy]

I think so too!

[@p-BlackWidowp-BlackWidow]

I love your channel, I always look before I go and get my own model kits you make it look fun and I enjoy the storyline when you show the model kits 👍👍

[@hpiguy]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@MainahTony]

I do the same exact thing. I have 12 more models because I watched Chris, Thanks chris

[@millerrmann]

I know most guys prefer the '69 and '70 models but I like the '71 thru '74. My first car was a '74 Roadrunner but always wanted a '71. Great job.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks for sharing!

[@earlharman2040]

I bought a brand new. 1971 Plymouth Satellite Sebring in 1971. Not as hot as the GTX, but I liked it. Same body style, just a smaller engine and different badges. I traded it in, for a 1974 Plymouth Satellite Sebring Plus, pewter color, black interior. The only problem I had with the 71 was, when it rained, the taillights would get water in them. Then for about a week you had water sloshing around in them. I ordered new ones twice, had the same problem. The Plymouth dealer tried to fix the problem, but never had success. ,.

[@sczuylevch13]

Love the color choices! I would want my GTX to look this way!

[@hpiguy]

Go for it!

[@vicsminiatures7949]

I really like the colors you chose for this kit. Well done and it looks awesome!

[@hpiguy]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@moparnut6286]

Just beautiful!

[@hpiguy]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@gi_mechanicsscalemodeling]

Great build Chris!!

[@hpiguy]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@paredding]

Thats great Chris, so glad you built the stock version with those wheels, This is how I wanted to build it but couldnt find any images. Its now in my basket 😋 Lovely colour too, and v interesting how one can vary the shade as you go. Never stop learning here 😉 Stunning finish Chris, I need to see if I can still find some Future. And I think I will leave those corner lip spoilers off. Great build, thanks for the inspiration

[@69stingrayman]

One of my favorite cars! Beautiful job! Your videos are Very helpful for a beginner like me!

[@hpiguy]

Glad you like them!

[@maryfiltz800]

Always like that metallic paint - good job.

[@hpiguy]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@belair2k]

Very nice job.

[@chassegallerie2910]

Would be nice if they retro-fitted that model to give us the Satellite once more. Not that it's a bad kit. I mean, it's a superb one. But sometimes base cars are more smexy. Really like your color with the stripes. Pretty cool.

[@stevevoelker6834]

A stock Satellite hood would help with NASCAR themed subjects, too!

[@hpiguy]

That would be cool! On this oen you can at least do the base 4bbl 440 setup.

[@matthewsherman1450]

Hartspartsresin makes resin Satellite hoods for this.

[@khart1961]

The hood in this issue is the one that was in the original '71 Satellite kit, which was issued in 1984. It's not likely Revell will ever issue the kit in that form again because the body tool was permanently modified to add the lower rocker panel trim, deck lid spoiler mounting points and GTX emblems.

[@Djmeeple]

Excellent build. Love the color choices. Great job on the engine paint up. Great video.

[@hpiguy]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@briancarsen6315]

LOVE the bronze color! Nice!

[@hpiguy]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@jamestauschek5424]

Love them Mopars!!

[@hpiguy]

Me too!

[@isaakc7096]

Mopar or no car !

[@diecast_MikeEspo]

SOOOO KOOOOOLLLL . Awesome work as always. Nice kit . Mike Espo .

[@hpiguy]

Glad you like it!

[@harrysatin5110]

Sweet build

[@hpiguy]

Thanks!

[@stevevoelker6834]

Man, what a cool build! I was wondering about the contents of this kit, so I really appreciate your doing this one. BTW- I really think you chose your color well on this one; looks just like Mopar paint code L6 Aztec Gold. My dad had a '71 Polara in this color. A lot of GTXs got painted in these "sedate" colors because the older guys buying them had money and didn't necessarily want to show off. Us kids couldn't talk dad into a high-impact color! I would love it if they had included the optional elastomer front bumper to do a proper factory body-color front end along with the rear window louvers; both rare options. The only thing that baffles me is the hood stripes. In the box picture they look white (?). Guess I'll have to obtain different ones if I want to do a different color combo.

[@hpiguy]

Yeah, my idea is it's an office guy's car, he wants the six pack power but not the flashy impact color looks when he takes a client out for fondue and scotch. ;) Thanks!

[@BAST_master_MODELS_]

Nice car and great job 👍

[@hpiguy]

Glad you like it!

[@frankflash259]

Классная работа. Nice job

[@hpiguy]

Thanks!

[@MODELMIND72]

Awesome build up brother. Rock ON! Build STRONG!

[@hpiguy]

Thank you kindly!

[@c.d.scalemodels9198]

Hey Chris, Chris here..... I just built this kit a few months ago In pretty much the same color scheme in & out too...... very nice kit to build too

[@hpiguy]

Thanks for the info!

[@ericmcginnis9413]

Looks amazing bud!

[@hpiguy]

Thanks!

[@plymouthdie-castreplicas]

Brilliant job! Gorgeous piece!

[@hpiguy]

Thank you very much!

[@deathscthye02]

I just got this one, and was thinking boy it would be great if you did this one on the workshop. Now I found out you not only did one. You did one a month ago when I was obviously not paying attention lol.

[@hpiguy]

Ha! At least you found it eventually!

[@samuelvasquez8170]

You did it again. Awesome

[@hpiguy]

Thank you so much 😀

[@jonathangodwin9410]

Very short and sweet comment 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@hpiguy]

Thank you so much 😀

[@michaelcooke2559]

Great build of a nice kit. You always do great work with the builds, paint, and, especially, the details. I love your videos, and the advice you give. Keep up with the great work.

[@hpiguy]

Thank you very much!

[@michaelcooke2559]

@@hpiguy You are the best.

[@mattmccain8492]

Nice color choice..this is more of what I remember seeing back then when these were fairly new. I don't ever recall seeing any in those bright glo colors in person at the time ..but lots of browns, coppers, gold's, greens and blues...closest one was my uncle's red 70 challenger.

[@hpiguy]

I agree, thanks!

[@davidpayne4315]

Another awesome build Chris keep doing what you're doing

[@hpiguy]

More to come!

[@travisbrecher3677]

Fine work, great color choice!

[@hpiguy]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@rubencardenas9384]

Great build Chris! The music selection was great especially when you started priming the parts. It felt like I was in the garage working on the actual car haha

[@hpiguy]

Awesome, thank you!

[@tygrkhat4087]

A real slick build Chris. A worthy addition to the Brotherhood of Muscle.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks!

[@lucjanssens543]

Chris, you can attach the front clip the body and paint as a unit, with no assy' problems later, I did so back in the '80s when this tool first saw the light of day in the Monogram Muscle car lineup

[@hpiguy]

Nice, I wasn't sure but now I know if you say so! Thanks!

[@edwardperry4226]

Nice love the color

[@hpiguy]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@gerdogstenc2534]

I read where those hash Mark stripes on the front fenders originated. Apparently, way back in like the 1950s and 60s a race team that had multiple cars would use these hash marks to know cars apart. One hash mark for one car , two for the second, and, possibly three for a third car. They are popular on new cars today.

[@hpiguy]

Yup, I put the carbon fiber fender stripes on my car in the early 2000s to recreate the look, looked great on the Torch Red GM paint.

[@gerdogstenc2534]

@@hpiguy GM has a 2021 Camaro coming out with a special red metallic ( cherry ) and those fender stripes. Sharp.

[@charlesmcclure5994]

Looks great Chris, great build as always 👍👍

[@hpiguy]

Glad you like it!

[@lisabolles5180]

Excellent reviews & builds Chris! I watch all of your model kit videos, & look forward to every one. Well done Sir! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@hpiguy]

Awesome, thank you!

[@MrModelworx]

Very nice love the colour, I really like those old Monogram 1/24 kits

[@hpiguy]

Glad you like them Gary!

[@nlpnt]

I really wish this kit had parts to build a regular Satellite Sebring - flat hood, full-cover wheels, whitewall-able tires and so on

[@StratBurst92]

I had a blue 69 runner, miss having it. My favorite RR.

[@almoffat7504]

I will say it again you have some awesome cars in the USA nice build as usual

[@hpiguy]

Thank you very much!

[@SmallADVentures1973]

Another great build, Chris, I'm really liking the color scheme on this one too 😁✌

[@hpiguy]

You and me both!

[@kyleallen438]

Awesome color combo!

[@hpiguy]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@fredandkit]

Hello, that is a great build just the way I would do it. thank you very much.

[@hpiguy]

No problem 👍

[@rickzinck9326]

Very nice. Love the color choices.

[@hpiguy]

Thank you! 😊

[@gerdogstenc2534]

Excellent build.

[@hpiguy]

Glad you think so!

[@bkmodelcars]

Awesome car great job

[@hpiguy]

Thanks!

[@dc_modelworks]

VERY NICE! My favorite Mopar color is a Hi-Impact color--Plum Crazy--but that bronze color with the gold hood stripes and the "Old Man Tan" interior looks just so darn classy!

[@hpiguy]

Right on! Yeah, my idea is it's an office guy's car, he wants the six pack power but not the flashy impact color looks when he takes a client out for fondue and scotch. ;)

[@dc_modelworks]

@@hpiguy I also love the little stories you come up with behind your cars, especially the beaters. They're very imaginitive. My cars don't have much lore past "this is what I'd want it to look like if I could have the real one."😁

[@toddw6716]

Nice work again

[@hpiguy]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@harrisonlamore3438]

Nice kit like the stripes good job as always

[@hpiguy]

Glad you like them!

[@PontiacBanker]

The painting music is a bit more “funky” than usual, LOL! Way to change it up!

[@hpiguy]

71 baby, grooovvyyyyyy!

[@MikeJBlues]

Awsome build, my chrome parts that I repaint I soak in the purple pond to remove the chrome. Give it a try

[@hpiguy]

Yes, I've done that also. Thanks!

[@markbehr88]

Nice kit and I like your colour choice too.

[@hpiguy]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@charlespalavros6952]

Awesome build ! Love the 71-74 B-Body’s

[@hpiguy]

Thanks 👍

[@Red-rl1xx]

I just finished this one recently.

[@coniccinoc]

Nice : )

[@caseykeplinger5541]

Ok I loved getting Down to the music in the paint I’m watching this video building my own model 😂 i don’t know if it’s the greatest but definitely not done but I like it

[@hpiguy]

You can do it!

[@jeffvanasse5632]

You you use a really good work love all your cars

[@hpiguy]

Thank you very much!

[@jacobeakright6387]

I've always kind of liked them years ago Roadrunner GTX is a satellites especially with the 440 six barrel those were some cool cars in fact the first two years of that body style was the last 2 years that you could get the 426 Hemi and those

[@gregorytalber2068]

Awesome superb outstanding excellent fantastic great beautiful amazing job you did with that great model and as always keep up your great work

[@hpiguy]

Thank you very much!

[@adammarsden4650]

Well done sir!

[@hpiguy]

Thank you!

[@artoodiitoo]

Already looks lovely from the thumbnail :D

[@hpiguy]

Thanks!

[@docb.9908]

Simple but elegant.

[@hpiguy]

Thank you! 😊

[@notenoughmemes1847]

When I heard they were rereleasing the 71 gtx kit it made me feel giddy, as I had built the 2007 kit during the summer. Kinda was hoping they would update the molds with the interior and give us something similar to the special edition kits instead of a tub. Great video and beautifully made kit tho.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks a lot!

[@Merylstreep1949]

Body style changed in 1970 called a fuselage style body, hpi man 👍👍👌

[@chrisC052]

Outstanding as always Chris 👍👍

[@hpiguy]

Thanks again!

[@dwaynewatson4279]

Once again Chris great job sorry so laye on the watching the video great color choice interior is awesome thank you for sharing

[@hpiguy]

No worries, thanks!

[@JHartModelworks]

Great color scheme!

[@hpiguy]

I think so too!

[@myesenc]

I wasn’t going to buy this kit, but I’m going to now👍

[@hpiguy]

Enjoy it!

[@dejugulators]

Love that color!

[@hpiguy]

Me too!

[@TheDgrinch69]

Beautiful.

[@hpiguy]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@raphaelhernandez4088]

I liked these years 68 to 74 but yea 69 my favorite like how it turned out another great job.

[@hpiguy]

Cool, thanks!