1932 Chrysler Imperial 8 Indian Motorcycle Gangbusters Figures 1/25 Scale Model Kit Build Review MPC

[@lemateurfou]

"Build your model kits for you and no one else", that's a great sentence, thanks for all of us 😉👍

[@hpiguy]

You're very welcome!

[@rudyvasquez4954]

Ii

[@wadep420ify]

It's like when I spend hours cleaning up flash on models. Who else is going to appreciate it? Me, that's who!

[@BrianDutz-j8p]

I love going back and watching these older reviews. Great looking build.

[@dmilesls]

i found this kit because i was looking for a street motorcycle like this one. after watching your video on the car, now I am looking forward to building the car more. Great video and great review. Its my first time watching a video of yours and will check out more for sure.

[@hpiguy]

Glad I could help! It's all about the FUN here, not show builds or anything nit picky. Quick reviews that I invest about two days on. Enjoy!

[@justinmyslive4108]

An interesting tidbit. Motorcycles were used by bootleggers as well as law enforcement during prohibition. When bringing in a load of booze bootleggers would hire motorcycle clubs to ride around the place of where the delivery was to take place then report to the truck drivers where the cops were positioned

[@wadep420ify]

Just started the build. Glad to have found this!

[@IamGalvatron]

Holy crap I totally feel your pain with that hood flub. Just about a few hours before settling down to watch this I was outside the truck spraying the body and sleeper of the AMT International Transtar 4300 Eagle. Sprayed the sleeper...no problems, sprayed the cabin...no problems, started the hood and it falls off the holder and into the grass. Just lovely.

[@hpiguy]

Ouch!

[@jamiesale9460]

A minor suggestion: it isn’t a rear seat - it’s either a rumble seat or a mother-in-law seat. Great car.

[@matthewmoran1249]

That's a rumble seat, jump seats are in touring cars and limo's. Also, the bike is a Henderson, made in Detroit, and is what the D.P.D. used at the time. Indians had leaf spring girder forks. The side door was for golf bags. Man that brings back memories, I built that when I was a kid. I hope they reissue the two Lincoln's. Great job on the build !

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Matt!

[@RayWarChiefWilliams]

Pretty sure the motorcycle is an indian

[@randytaylor1258]

These were a great adventure from MPC and they were absolutely gorgeous. They didn't hang around long and I have waited decades for them to find their way back to the shop shelves. Wonderful!

[@hpiguy]

Couldn't agree more!

[@ronroberts2453]

Absolutely beautiful build Chris! Perfect color choices!

[@hpiguy]

Thanks a bunch!

[@Jay-en3mu]

My dad said he built a 4 door with the gangsters back in the day and he loved this kit, you did another amazing job! Dad and I both enjoyed the video lol he might be a new subscriber

[@hpiguy]

Right on! Thanks for watching!

[@modelermark172]

Thanks for your detailed review. I have one of these on order, and I have plans to build a series of Prohibition-themed vehicles, including a modified "Beverly Hillbillies" truck and a converted Model T truck as 'Bootlegger's vehicles.' (I found a picture online of a truck hauling a fake load of lumber, and another of a tanker truck with a hollow compartment!) That motorcycle will go well with the recently re-issued Model T Police Car. I realize that a 1932 Chrysler is a bit "late" for Prohibition (which was repealed in 1933.) But overall, this model captures the "look and feel" of the era, and is definitely something The Mob Boss would drive. Again, thanks!

[@hpiguy]

Enjoy! Thanks for watching! i loved that Model T police car, check out my build on that if you like.

[@modelermark172]

@@hpiguy I will, thanks! As an aside, do you know if those Frontenac valve covers are accurate for a Prohibition-Era Police Car?

[@mlgreenspan1760]

I love these old kits being re-issued...old guys building old kits...I'm11 years old again! Mom I promise not to get any spray (rattle can) paint on the basement floor. I won't tell her how I stole (appropriated) one of her emery boards and the nail clippers. I vaguely recall doing the semi-assembled parts left on runner for painting - Great video!

[@hpiguy]

Same here!

[@Curtiz2008]

I built several of MPC's Gangbusters in the sixties. They were very good kits at the time. At the same time AMT released a number of modern motorcycle kits in the same scale as their cars. They were simple, but good looking kits.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks for watching!

[@michaelcooke2559]

I’m glad you got your paint booth working again. Good build on a very detailed kit.

[@hpiguy]

Me too! Enjoy! Thanks for watching!

[@ralphwilliams2396]

1st of all who thumbs down this build???? This a beautiful build details are off the chain

[@hpiguy]

Trolls. Unhappy trolls who get mad that others are having a lot of fun enjoying their hobby. We'll let them keep being haters, it's all they have. Thanks Ralph!

[@TheTrueSignpost]

Someone needs to get this to one of those diorama builders.

[@panzerpete4389]

Amazing job Chris I love those classic cars.

[@hpiguy]

Glad you like them!

[@johnhughes9019]

Looks *great* , Chris ! You really did that kit some justice ; this one's truly exceptional ( I enjoy watching all of your automobile builds) .

[@hpiguy]

Thanks a bunch!

[@randycarlisle6814]

I built a past issue of this last year. No motorcycle. My front wheels didn't come out anywhere as straight up as yours. Nice build! Beautiful. I never finshed the accessories or the gangsters either. Your builds make me wonder if I'm just trying too hard sometimes to get thigs "just so". Seemed like my build went on forever.

[@hpiguy]

Whatever level you want to build your models to is the right level. Enjoy yourself and have fun! Thanks man!

[@ImissSaganCarl]

beautifully built model!! My God you're really prolific; you crank out so many models so fast I'm envious (in a good way, of course) of your skills!!!

[@hpiguy]

Thank you very much!

[@kevinlindsay7967]

It is fantastic that they have re-released this kit, I want one. The motorbike is a Henderson straight 4.

[@hpiguy]

Enjoy! Thanks for watching!

[@kidmack1121]

Henderson, Henderson... I remember someone else said it was an ACE. It sure is pretty! Definitely want one of those. Gloss dark red with the old N.Y.C. Highway in gold type.

[@mattadams1484]

Watching your videos got me back in the hobby again. Which I used to do as a child. Thanks for your great builds. Keep it up

[@hpiguy]

Cool, thanks!

[@donaldfinley2829]

Just went and bought this kit. Love watching your videos. Let's us know about any difficult areas. Thank you and keep up the great builds.

[@hpiguy]

Thank you! Will do!

[@Toppervision1]

I missed many of your builds when you did them. KZbin is suggesting them to me now. I'm glad they did because this was a joy to watch. Splendid job!

[@hpiguy]

Hit the subscribe button and 'get notifications' to help a lot. Or just know that a new build comes out every single Wednesday and Saturday. Thanks!

[@Toppervision1]

@@hpiguy I've been subscribed for a long time. Very long time. Years! I subbed when you reviewed the clear P-51. I see you come up in the feed sometimes, but moreso now. The algorithm is a harsh mistress. lol.

[@maryfiltz800]

Beautiful car, and a great build. I always love when they include all those extras.

[@RJDCR]

bery nice , yes

[@hpiguy]

Glad you like it!

[@carlosballesteros4670]

This is jaw-dropping 😮. Absolutely crisp.

[@doublenickelbob]

Once again Chris, one great build. Great color combo. Keep em coming, I'll keep watching.

[@hpiguy]

Enjoy! Thanks for watching!

[@rylandgroves]

This is your best model yet!

[@hpiguy]

Wow, thanks!

[@rickhenson660]

It's awesome to hear someone else say they think of them as airplanes. I do as well. And they were inspired a lot by what was going on with aviation at the time. I'm getting one, after seeing your video. Keep up the good work bro.

[@hpiguy]

Totally!

[@teddyjones8027]

Absolutely beautiful build. I thought that the red would overpower and wouldn't look well but you for sure proved me wrong and I like that because it really surprised me. Love all the extras and it's an amazing build. Thank you, keep them coming. Everyone stay safe and healthy and remember to smile. Take care of yourselves and each other.

[@hpiguy]

Enjoy! Thanks for watching Teddy, as always!

[@ericvanbenthusen9816]

Hi A real good job on the 32 your colors are very nice together. I'm in the start of mine so far I have the hood hinged an the mortar detailed and I have 20 hrs working on it. and the fit on mine is terrible plus I have enough flash to start a forest fire but I just got my knife and drill bit out and went to work. I'm 74 yrs old and have been building since I was 12 bless you and please be careful during the pandemic. Thank you Eric VB

[@hpiguy]

Enjoy your kit!

[@1955mouse]

I LOVE THE COLOR COMBO NICE CHRIS!

[@mg1342mg]

Serendipity. I just spotted this kit yesterday, and was wondering what it's like. Great color choices! As an aside, "Gangbusters" was my dad's favorite radio show.

[@hpiguy]

Very cool!

[@dwightcrisman3238]

Wow. I just bought that . At my local hobby shop, about 30.00. Will be my next build this fall/winter. I am really excited to build this one. Mine will also be stock. Color to be determined. Thanks for the review and build

[@hpiguy]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@stevevoelker6834]

I remember building this kit (non-gangbusters) back in the '70s. It seems like they made some detail improvements. I want another one!

[@hpiguy]

It's my first copy, but would love to see more!

[@kencreppin2146]

Watching again as I just got my kit a couple of weeks ago and will start on it soon!!

[@hpiguy]

Thanks for watching!

[@darnoldie]

It is tempting to say this is your best model yet. But I've resisted saying it in the past. Because as good as this one is I suspect you'll pull another rabbit out of your hat on a future model. So allow me to say this may not be the best you'll ever do but it is one fine bit of work. Very nicely done. If I hadn't seen the plastic parts I would have guessed it was die cast.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks a lot!

[@barrymulligan3448]

Great job on the 32 build and bike. Beautiful color combination with the 32 . Also enjoyed your review as always. I can hardly wait to get my in the mail to build. Happy Modeling....

[@hpiguy]

Much appreciated!

[@edwardsauve4836]

The motorcycle might be a Henderson 4 cylinder which was bought out by Indian and that's how the Indian 4 came to be , very nice kit your videos are great , you need to build yourself a main street diorama .

[@hpiguy]

Thanks for the info!

[@edwardsauve4836]

@@hpiguy You are most welcome , I really enjoy your videos especially when you weather the model and provide those great background stories , great stuff !

[@bigcharliesmodelgarage296]

Beautiful build Chris. Motorcycle is a great touch with all the accessories. Thanks for sharing.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks for watching!

[@bobastu]

Wow! Definite buy! I love the red and cream. Gives it a very "period true" look! Now I need to look if "somebody" makes more figures like these so I can paint up a Kirk and Spock...as they want a piece of the action! I think I'm going to use a black/dark textured paint for the safe. Always build for you. Also, I love the look of the grey "sharkskin" zoot suit! Fantastic job!! Man, I love that cream color...

[@hpiguy]

Definitely!!

[@garyparker2969]

MASTERFULLY EXECUTED Chris, I'm REALLY IMPRESSED !! Have a Blessed Week Brother.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks, you too!

[@jerrycarkhuff991]

Very cool. Great color choice. Just received my copy. Its gonna be fun. thank you for sharing.

[@hpiguy]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@thomasboogie734]

I really like the way you build and how you emphasize building the model " your" way. I've picked up quite a few valuable tips, including the idea of not trying to super detail everything. The engines and running gear are my favorite part of my builds, so I like to wire the plugs and fuel lines, maybe add some non- stock parts. For example, with the gang busters Chrysler I might add a supercharger to the straight 8, sort of like a " rumrunner". I have this one in my stash, so..I really enjoyed your build of the Jolly Green Gasser and subsequently ordered a copy from AMT which just arrived. Thanks for the alternative outlook and build on, sir, build on. I'll be here watching 👀

[@markfergerson2145]

Great kit, outstanding build. I always liked that kind of car- reminded me more of locomotives than airplanes, but there you are. Fun fact- that little door between the passenger door and right rear fender was for the golf club compartment. If you weren't a mashie-niblick kind of guy it would also fit your Chicago typrewriter (Thompson submachine gun)!

[@hpiguy]

Thanks for the info!

[@diecast_MikeEspo]

OMG SOOO KOOOOOLLLL . You out did yourself. Awesome model . Mike Espo .

[@hpiguy]

Thanks for watching!

[@kencreppin2146]

Awesome! As you say, build for yourself. My personal taste would run to a blue car with black fenders. The Indian I would do in Indian red. The bike would look fantastic with photo etch wheels! Not likely to happen though.

[@hpiguy]

See my Model T police car build, I did that in a nice blue and black theme.

[@jamesbongiovanni5180]

Beautiful car! I like the Indian Four.

[@hpiguy]

Right on!

[@jeffreyhower8338]

Another wonderful build & comprehensive review! Being a kit basher, I can't stop seeing this body redone as a unique rat rod & the bike reworked with a scratchbuilt girder front suspension & maybe the front wheels from the Gypsy Wagon kit. I know... it's sacrilege LOL 🤪.

[@hpiguy]

Glad you enjoyed it! Build for YOU, if you like the idea to heck with what others want or like.

[@williamporter7596]

Nice choice of colors for the car. Sweet build and love the extras.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks a bunch!

[@charliebowman785]

Simply exquisite, nevertheless the car wasn't of those very fine cars of that time. I remember as if it was just a day ago when my father built a Duessenberg in 1/25 green and that folks, was a jewel. With the time, I got my own Duessy but in red wine color. Where did it end up? in the hands of one of my nephews and honestly talking, that was one of the most stupid errors of my whole life. I guess that the poor best ended up all torn apart in broken pieces. When ones is a stupid jerk....... Thank you Chris. Superb model! That straight 8 engine looks so real. Love your work.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks for watching!

[@robertpradella6550]

This is beautiful. I love watching your videos.Thankyou!

[@Tomallen2]

I’ve just started this kit. Yours is amazing

[@hpiguy]

Thanks!

[@chrisclinton5424]

You built it for you, but I like it too! Beautiful paint! Those are some classy mobsters! It struck me funny the way one was on the safe and the other on the edge of the turntable like a merry-go-round.

[@hpiguy]

Thank you very much!

[@TunisieMiniatures]

Very good job with such passion. I like the results and the color choice. Keep up the good work my friend

[@hpiguy]

Thank you very much!

[@eclipsehorse8693]

Chris my friend, you are KILLING it with these great old car kits! Thx for adding to my Christmas wish list...between this and the AMT 1924 Police car, Im not sure which to build first! My build closet is a little full at the moment (working on a 1951 Chevy bel air), and I have a AMT Lafrance Pumper truck to start... thx for all the wonderful builds, and kit suggestions! This kit is a real show stopper! Really loving the color choices you went with and the attention to detail!! keep em coming!

[@hpiguy]

Thanks a lot man!

[@eclipsehorse8693]

@@hpiguy anytime! absolutely loving the all the classic car kits!

[@johnnyb.bh86]

This is so cool!! Great Build Brother!!!

[@hpiguy]

Glad you like it!

[@solarismoon3046]

This is such a beautiful car! What a great job you did although I would've done a few things differently but that's just me. All in all this turned out much better than I expected when I first started watching. Thank you for sharing this with us.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks for stopping by! That's what is nice about models. We can each take our kit the way we want.

[@mtroy0620]

Love your videos, sends me back to when I was a kid... I'd buy this kit just for the Indian 4! Actually, turns out I already have the motorcycle and I *believe* it is an Ace Four, judging by the front forks. Ace was bought by Indian upon Bill Henderson's untimely death.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks!

[@harrymitchell48]

Super nice one. I had a 33 Caddie. Platinum series I think by monogram a long time ago....it was bad ass..loved that car....i gave it away...

[@hpiguy]

Right on!

[@jeffersonchocron]

Right choosen colors. It really stands out! Beautifull!!

[@hpiguy]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@brandonb1681]

That shade or red looks great against the whitewalls. This is definitely one of my favorites.

[@hpiguy]

I love it!

[@briancarsen6315]

LOVE your build! It looks like a cool kit. I certainly enjoyed your build!

[@hpiguy]

Thanks a bunch!

[@adampasquale7816]

I enjoy this model very much I have the Rolls-Royce car model kit I'm enjoying putting it together also painting to what I liked most of all I like! This video.

[@hpiguy]

Right on!

[@kevinharris3386]

AWESOME build Chris a complete four star job I rally like the paint scheme.

[@hpiguy]

Glad you like it!

[@tomlappin9657]

Chris, great kit ...like all the doo dads also...makes the kit !!!

[@hpiguy]

Right on!

[@vasili1207]

Wow now that's a mpc kit I can dig.

[@hpiguy]

It sure is!

[@vasili1207]

I know it sounds daft, I going to get one and build if for my mother, she loves old gangster movies.... now if only I could find a James Cagney in 1/25th this look like a motor he would drive.

[@michaelupton8070]

I've got to admit that i never got into building model cars from the 1930s, but that car looks pretty doggone good, as always great build👍👍👍😊😊😊

[@hpiguy]

Thanks 👍

[@kevinharris3386]

All those extras really make this really worth it.you could use those spotlights on a future tow truck or pickup.Hope u have enough room in the display case for this.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Kevin!

[@RossD8]

Guys, Nice video, nice build. Very informative.I believe the transmission extension is Chryslers "free wheeling" device: disconnects gears and wheels. Sort of like a hyper-neutral!

[@hpiguy]

Thanks for the info!

[@caseyrupert7611]

Great color choices!!

[@hpiguy]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@shunter66]

Fantastic job as always Chris 👍👍

[@hpiguy]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@donkeysoap4229]

Its about time they re-issued this kit with the motorcycle!

[@attilioledonne2758]

Another great job. Good old model.

[@hpiguy]

Many thanks!

[@joshb3280]

I think the item on the left side of the chassis that is in question is part of the automatic vacuum operated clutch. I think that was a new inovation for Chrysler in 1932.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks for the info!

[@chassegallerie2910]

Those cars were pretty. Great build as alwasy.

[@hpiguy]

Glad you like them!

[@sgnt9337]

How'd you get the wheels on the motorcycle after gluing the frame together? I just finished building mine. I used same colors and it looks great! The headlights and tail lights gave me fits, otherwise a really nice kit.

[@13Bravo77]

Just curious did you use a clear gloss coat on the painted work and polished it?

[@JimFlanagan4206]

Very cool! The color combo is very nice.

[@hpiguy]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@jaymwales]

Imperial amassing car nothing like it

[@hpiguy]

Enjoy! Thanks for watching!

[@setayeshbe]

I make plane, tanks and military truck but for sure will try classic cars soon, thanks for the video

[@hpiguy]

Enjoy whatever you build, I love it all and try to do as many types as I can. :)

[@dwaynewatson4279]

Chris how are going ro top this one word awesome love the colors cool extras love the kits that have them in the box adds more enjoyment thank you

[@hpiguy]

Thanks 👍 Enjoy! Thanks for watching!

[@kliller854]

That's a really nice model, especially with figures and a motorcycle included. Nice work as always. In one of your earlier videos, you asked if the viewers like music or not. I do like music, but in particular, the classical stuff is great fun to listen to while watching you spray paint. I think you had selected some music from 2001 Space Odyssey. 🙂

[@hpiguy]

Thank you very much!

[@joekrause6382]

As soon as I heard about this kit I knew I had to have it

[@hpiguy]

Enjoy!

[@michaelvalenzuela2528]

I remember stuff from when I was Four like it was yesterday, but then I can't remember yesterday. MPC/Airfix issued three of the original "Gang Busters" series the The Lincoln Roadster "Bootleggers" with cases of Booze and a Female Driver. The Chrysler Six as this kit represents and another which I don't remember what it was. A few kits were later added to the series which included a Pickup, but I dond think they included the "Gangsters" or the accessories. Also Great job on the Model and very helpful info.👍

[@hpiguy]

Thanks!

[@fredzeppelin3969]

Excellent, as always. And great synopsis of your builds, not show builds, no 9 weeks of color sanding, etc. Just what you can do for a quick quality build. A+

[@hpiguy]

Thank you very much!

[@hensleyshobbies-doug7761]

Nice buddy, real nice! As always! That back seat I’ve heard it called “The Mother-in-law seat”! Hahahahaha! Anyways, beautiful job Chris!

[@hpiguy]

Right on!

[@hensleyshobbies-doug7761]

hpiguys Workshop - 👍👍✌🏻

[@timburnette5914]

Dude awesome job my friend! I love the entire build!

[@hpiguy]

Thanks a bunch!

[@JohnTMuck]

Great Build Looks Awsome😊

[@johnantoniw912]

Great build love it. Building this at the moment was going to go black and red but I love your colour combo so will do it close to that.

[@hpiguy]

Enjoy, as long as you have fun!

[@AlexHonsalesModelRestoration]

It is soooo beautiful!

[@hpiguy]

Thanks man!

[@charlesmcclure5994]

Great looking car Chris, love the color choice, that little side door is where you would put your golf bag and clubs when you were going to the country club, to bad they did not include a policeman figure for the motorcycle

[@hpiguy]

Thanks man!

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Very cool, I'm going to build that kit on my channel also! 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@hpiguy]

Go for it!

[@r.a.monigold9789]

GANG - STAH. Impressive build...

[@hpiguy]

Thanks man!

[@Sven_76]

Love that colour combo!!

[@eclipsehorse8693]

just a thought, This kit, with all of it's xtras, would pair VERY well with one of AMT's garage dioramas- Imagine dressing the garage up as a gangster 'safehouse' or maybe somewhere the boss sent his boys to 'collect a payment'. It would be somewhere to really set off all those little goodies, and 'tell a story' :)

[@hpiguy]

Agreed!

[@eclipsehorse8693]

@@hpiguy "..now see here, me and Knuckles are here to collect see- the boss don't like it when yer late! You stash these diamonds for us and give us a place to lay low until the heat's off, and maybe the boss will go easy on ya next month. Don't be a wise guy, give the car a good wax, and things will go easy for ya- ya might even make a little on the side...' man. this diorama begs to be made! LOL

[@thetoycollectorgreyghost7651]

Your tips have come in handy. Just curious could you do a show on how you display your kits and show us your collection of built models

[@N-Scale]

Real nice job , Looks Great

[@hpiguy]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@JamesJones-of8hl]

I just got mine. I suprised how much flash mine had. I had enough scrap plastic to mould another kit. But I am going for it....maybe a bank robbery diorama perhaps? 😎😎😎😎

[@hpiguy]

Enjoy!