AMT 1/16 1955 Chevy Bel Air Convertible Scale Model Kit Build Review AMT1134

[@Thunderrolls87]

Started this kit last night. First big scale build

[@HerbieHerbHerb]

Wow, you have got me thinking about starting this as a hobby. I did modeling as a youngster, now I want to go back.

[@hpiguy]

No time like the present to start.

[@jerrybatto2625]

not as cheap as it was when we were young,but have to have the right tools for the job

[@deekrivers1]

I loved putting together AMT models as a kid. I would save all the unused parts and use them to "customize" future kits. I used my mother's black sewing thread for the distributor wires. Great job Chris, You are very neat and thorough, after watching this video I want to go out and get an AMT model kit. PS that last time I bought one it cost $2.00, so it's been a while. Thank you for your fine video.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks for watching Deek!

[@danielbritton8588]

I see this kit as a new arrival from an online hobby site. Then go to youtube & you have this review of the kit I just learned about minutes before. Nice color. There is a lot of molded in detail that I thought would be separate parts, but, oh well it is still an awesome kit. Good job with that interior.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks for watching Daniel!

[@markandrews200]

I literally just got this kit yesterday. Going to do a double build with the 1/16 1955 Nomad. Yours looks awesome! Keep up the great work!

[@darrenparsons353]

After watching your build of this car I managed to purchase the same kit can’t wait to build mine I’m going for the custom model thanks for this video very inspirational just hope I can build mine to the same spec

[@hpiguy]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@Dylansworkshop2018]

This car is absolutely beautiful! You definitely went with the right choice of color for this kit!

[@brianbayer9746]

I built that kit 30ish years ago from an old kit from the seventies, & painted it up the same color. Had to repair the windshield as it had been crushed into the box & bent in the center. Shady memory but I believe the box art pictured a blue & white car & that's why I built it that way, great color combo!!

[@hpiguy]

Thanks for watching!

[@timarthur9425]

Great video and build. Built an earlier release in 1979 during the blizzard. Thanks for the review.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks for watching!

[@dolfan1963]

I just ordered this model kit I am painting mine turquoise and white also doing carpet with aqua embossing powder seats turquoise and white can't wait to get kit

[@brandonb1681]

TY for another build. I'm working on the 1/25 scale 55 Chevy Bel Air right now. I'm hoping this gives me some cool ideas. Thanks again.

[@RJDCR]

heyhey Chris....had this one when I was a kid @ 11...lol...55 now....AMT brought back the 1/16 Nomad , hopin' to get one , found online @ a decent price.....already got plans cookin' for it , rocking on Robert

[@hpiguy]

Nice, hope they issue more, it was fun!

[@williammcdorman6426]

I always enjoy your car builds and the use of the rattle cans, to be honest I think they make the best car and truck paint jobs, if you can keep your hands off them until they cure.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks William!

[@markkuhn1297]

This is awesome! Love your channel. Anyway, on hobby forums all over the internet, modelers all decry the use of Krylon and Rust Oleum spray paints on plastic models. They say it obscures details, and melts the plastic. Yet, I have found a bunch of modelers on KZbin, including yourself, producing gorgeous models doing just that.

[@sonicimperium]

Terminator? No way. This guy's the Modelnator! A model killing machine!

[@hpiguy]

I'll be back! Thanks!

[@r.a.monigold9789]

The 50's had THREE THINGS going for it - pastel turquoise, the "tri five" Chevys and everybody wore "dress clothes" in public. (and that's MISTER Fuddy Duddy to all of you - stay off my lawn too). Your works are fascinating, fun and a little costly on my budget - but DON'T STOP. Thanks for sharing...

[@hpiguy]

Thanks a lot RA! Enjoy all your new kits and get to building some up!

[@ModelCarHobbyist]

You make box stock look gorgeous! That is one sweet stock 55. I got inside info that I'm getting this car for father's day. I can't wait to build it. Great job!

[@hpiguy]

Good luck!

[@mred5998]

Good job ! I built the 55 hardtop as a stock car ( RACE ) just like the real car I raced in the mid 60s , it came out great , I hope they come out with the hardtop again .

[@lesthiele4921]

You have done a outstanding job on this build, I'm not really a car fan, but I enjoy your builds and I have to admit I like cars of this era and scale.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Les, I'll build anything and everything. No kit discrimination on this channel. LOL

[@daniellawson9302]

I actually built this model, but in it's custom form, and it is rather detailed but went together nicely. Beautifully done BTW.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks!

[@jeremynichols2704]

That's a beautiful ride man! With the garden pond in the background, it reminds me of something Mr. Miyagi might drive.

[@hpiguy]

It does!

[@jimp6542]

I'm jealous of all you You Tube model builders. Nothing ever seems to go wrong with your builds. I have this same model and it was a nightmare to build. Never could get the wiring to stay attached to the distributor and I used all types of adhesives. Doors still don't fit right even after modification to make them close. Only thing that came out to my liking was the paint.

[@hpiguy]

If there are issues I say so but most of the time it takes a little bit of fiddling and things come out ok.

[@rylandgroves]

This helps me a lot because I am building this right now!

[@hpiguy]

Enjoy!

[@jamiesale9460]

slick and skilled video - your productions are the best. A tedious video doesn't hold one's interest but yours do. Makes me want to get them all . . .

[@hpiguy]

Thanks a lot James!

[@bobastu]

Beautiful model, great build review! You make it all look so easy. I always had trouble when I was younger (early teens) with aligning opening doors. Age brings enlightenment, lol. I really appreciate Model Roundup providing you models to preview/review. All of the Round2 stuff is great!

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Stu, this one is from Round2 direct, they also help sponsor the show with kits, along with Revell and Atlantis too!

[@bobastu]

@@hpiguy all of your sponsors a greatly appreciated as your channel has rekindled my love of models, and seeing the older kits brought back is awesome! Great job Round2, as well Revell and Atlantis for keeping the hobby alive!

[@LeftCoastModelCarBuilds]

Nice build, I’ve seen this lot for years, have the 55 and 57 Nomads and Hardtops but have always passed on the convertibles, I’m going to have to pick some up now 🤙🏼

[@hpiguy]

Very cool!

[@chassegallerie2910]

Beautiful kit, great build. And the show off in the garden is an excellent idea. Personnally, I find those scales too big for my tastes, but they make great kits none the less.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks man!

[@revzillo]

That is a real beauty of a 55 Chevy Bel Air convertible . Love that sea mist color with the light blue interior, really stunning 👍

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Jerry!

[@toddburlingame2186]

Very nice. I love the 55. A truly iconic car.

[@wraith20072007]

Very nice color choices, as always that came out beautiful...I'm feeling this one great job.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks!

[@144wychwood]

Beautiful build of a beautiful classic Chevy. Almost looks like actual car.

[@hpiguy]

Glad you like it!

[@hishamaziz3282]

A beautiful kit of a beautiful car... I really like the colors you chose for it. Thanks!

[@hpiguy]

Thank you Hisham!

[@joe6096]

Absolutely beautiful! The '55 BelAir is one of the best looking cars of the 50s to begin with, and you did another stellar job with great detail! My favorite detail here is the carpet flocking - as someone who has seen many of the real tri-5 Chevys in real life at Barrett-Jackson and other major classic car auctions, I can tell you your carpeting detail is spot on perfect to the real thing! On the BelAir trim, GM used a thread weave interlacing the interior color with black and silver. It really pops in the sun. You matched it perfectly!!

[@hpiguy]

Thanks a lot and for the confirmation on the carpet Joey!

[@shannonmorrow2399]

Love the colors. Looks like its ready for a Sunday drive. Definitely have to add it to my 1/16 scale collection.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks a lot Shannon, always!

[@Toppervision1]

Great kit! Brings back memories of when I built my big Nomad. Many of the same parts obviously. Nicely built Chris!!

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Topper!

[@jeffbyrd1545]

i did purchase this model using your link from model round up i plan using the same colors as you

[@richardbarclay9307]

I haven't built this kit in years! Nice job!

[@hpiguy]

Thanks for watching Richard!

[@bigd-1-channel514]

Nice color choices, made it look very nice.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks man!

[@briancarsen6315]

Nice pointer on the carpet flocking trick! Another awesome build!

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Brian!

[@ThorlikeSmash]

Beautiful work, Chris! I've been waiting for this beast on your channel. You've given me some ideas on mine when I build it. I'm thinking a pink with black exterior and pink and white interior. I can't wait to get started on this guy! 1/16 scale cars are probably my most loved kits to build (alongside 1/24 and 1/25 big rigs sets from Italeri, Moebius, Revell, and AMT). Great build! Bravo!

[@hpiguy]

Thanks, these bigguns are made for flashy color combos, have fun making yours!

[@billbrowning3021]

You have been cranking out the videos. I look forward to every one. Excellent work.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Bill, I try for two full builds each week!

[@maryfiltz800]

I want to drive this down the street - full size, of course. Beautiful.

[@hpiguy]

Me too, right to Sam's Pizza!

[@edbouman5013]

Astounding job on this beauty! I'm going to have to see if I can get one!

[@hpiguy]

Thanks for the nice words, we love all our cool viewers and their friendly support! We'e on Facebook if you don't already follow us, search for hpiguys Workshop

[@doublenickelbob]

As being a double nickel fan, yet another kit to buy. Great build Chris. Keep the vids comming, I enjoy them.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Bob!

[@rogerwachal3718]

I have a older kit ,and mine is molded in baby blue. I love your videos

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Roger!

[@malcolmbolton1473]

Great build man,first discovered these great kits back in the early 90's,have built so far the '57 chevy convertible,'57 ford thunderbird,a couple of '64 ford mustangs,currently working on converting an old amt '55 chevy hardtop into a 1950's stock car,even sent & got some decals for that,great kits,also have in my stash the 1/16 '57 chevy nomad,another '55 chevy hardtop & this '55 convertible you've just done,thanks for the great tips with yours,as well I have also built the Revell 1/16 '34 ford coupe kit as well,a terrific kit,comes out as a great looking model as well,highly recommend that one too,keep up your awesome work,cheers

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Malcolm!

[@marknelson5929]

Great review! I've got the original release early 1960s Monogram kit of the 1/8th scale XKE Jaguar Coupe. It is huge! It's in its original box etc. I've got to get round to making it one day! If you can't have the real thing this model is about as best as it gets due to its size and for its time, still very good detail. Very Nice Bel Air build up, well done!

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Mark!

[@27Fan4Ever]

Another great review... thank you! Small bummer that when tooled way back when that it couldn’t have been created in 1/18 or 1/12 scale since little else has been made in 1/16 scale. OH WELL!

[@hpiguy]

Thanks. A cool car in any scale!

[@machia0705]

I’d love to see a 1952 Fender Telecaster electric guitar with a blonde-wood paint job in the backseat ! Pastels and blonde-wood are so ‘50’s.. Beautiful workmanship.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Machia!

[@mcmodelworks]

Turned out great Chris. Nice color combo. Looks right out of the 50s! Well done.

[@hpiguy]

Thank you!

[@jnichols3]

Love those pastel colors on old cars and porcelain coated kitchine cabinets.

[@macedonianking31]

Beautiful job 👏!

[@Winterchylde]

I was hoping you'd get around to building this one ever since I saw it on Round 2's KZbin channel - it looks to be an amazing model and I am sorely tempted....

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Simon!

[@jack0cat]

Omg I’ve been looking for this one I have the 1/16 56 nomad and I made the tailgate and back window open and put LED’s in the head & taillights. So much detail you can put into these big boys. Holy cow I love this channel !!

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Jack, it's my first big scale car and I liked it!

[@BibleStudyReview]

Great video...but I especially like your OPEC joke! 😆

[@hpiguy]

Haha, thank you David!

[@adammarsden4650]

Man o man iv gotta get this kit asap! Just built my first ever 1/16 scale the amt 65 mustang kit. Must say its strange going back to the 1/24&5's afterwords... Love the color i may get some for a 59 caddi kit its very period correct looking. O and i found some modpodge at the local dollar tree by me! 1$ im ready to try it out soon! Thanks for another great build sir!!!

[@hpiguy]

Thanks a lot Adam, enjoy your kits!

[@edfiliberto4714]

I Had That Kit Back In The Late 70`s. Their Was A `57 Chevy & A `55 Chevy Nomad In 1/16 Scale As Well.

[@hpiguy]

Cool!

[@craigbetts1586]

loved the color choice you picked I've build a couple of the big scale models but not a fan of them, they take up to much room in my display case lol

[@hpiguy]

Thanks for watching Craig!

[@1955mouse]

Nice! I love the large scale kits, working on my 1/12 Fiat 500, this, too, is an awesomekit! thanx hpi guy!

[@hpiguy]

Thanks bud!

[@bdevereaux]

very nice attention to detail. very well done

[@hpiguy]

Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment! facebook.com/hpiguysworkshop

[@judithdeckard5289]

Looks awesome I'm probably going to buy that kit

[@hpiguy]

You should!

[@plastiksurgeon9129]

She's absolutely beautiful Chris! And I see you're an embossing powder user too! I've been using that for years and to my eyes it represents carpeting in a much better scale than flocking. Flocking is OK for big scales such as 1/12 and 1/8, but for smaller stuff embossing powder is the way to go. A couple nits though......I sure do hope the box is MUCH tougher than the ones these kits used to be in. EVERY time I see the reissues on eBay, the body is messed up with severe warping or outright broken windshield frames. Also, I sure do wish that AMT would have modeled an uptop for something this size. I'm a big convertible fan and it's mostly because they look nice with their tops UP with windows down. Thanks for the review and keep up the great work!

[@hpiguy]

Thanks for watching man!

[@josephcox1811]

WOW, absolutely outstanding build.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Joseph!

[@MainahTony]

ALWAYS look forward to your reviews . I like the paints your using and they come out great. Sometimes people look down on rattle cans but they look great IMO. looking forward to next one

[@hpiguy]

Thanks a lot Tony!

[@MainahTony]

@@hpiguy your welcome sir

[@dangriego209]

Beautiful build. The way it should be done. Believe it or not, I do believe I have a hard top. Missing the major parts though. Great build. Till the next one. 👍😁

[@hpiguy]

Thank you Dan!

[@modelmantstewart1292]

Thanks again Chris another great review I my self love the larger-scale models I'm at the age my eyes are letting me down a little lol just like to say wonderful paint job love your tow tone paint jobs real art work in my book

[@hpiguy]

Thanks a lot Troy!

[@jimsmodelcargarage3196]

Chalk up another one in your book Chris, Beautiful build buddy.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Jim!

[@leterguyschroeder4919]

Nicely done, bigger models have a lot more detail, great job

[@hpiguy]

Thanks!

[@jamesfranczak4831]

Wow another great job nailed that color combo looks awesome

[@hpiguy]

Thanks for stopping by and leaving a nice comment!

[@patrickhorrocks4423]

Nice work, nice video. I did notice 2 issues. It seems all the Chevy V8 models I've seen delete the V under the emblem on the hood and trunk, and the front splash pan / gravel shield seems a bit deep, causing the bumper to sit too far forward. Other than that, looks like a well designed high quality piece. Away from model building for many years, this one might make me jump back in. Wish there were more 1/16 -1/18 kits available. Can't do the small ones anymore.

[@charlesmcclure5994]

Great colors, love the build as always, one more to add to my bucket list.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks a lot Charles!

[@arjnsdca]

Awesome build! Perfect color & I’m glad you went original!

[@hpiguy]

Thanks for the comment!

[@edwardperry4226]

Absolutely beautiful

[@hpiguy]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@mikebaird6788]

I remember many years ago when I was young they had a lot of the kids that actually had a plug wire kits and distributor and you have to wire that part

[@LynxStarAuto]

When I was younger, engine plumbing kits were sold as accessories from 3rd parties. However, this kit included it back then as well.

[@bigcharliesmodelgarage296]

Awesome job Chris. I have a few of the 16th scale cars. They nuild quite well.

[@hpiguy]

Thank you Charlie!

[@josephsantos1094]

Love this car

[@hpiguy]

Me too! Nice kit indeed.

[@garyparker2969]

Stunning Work Chris, thanks for Sharing n God Bless All

[@hpiguy]

Thanks much Gary!

[@garyparker2969]

Y W SIR

[@ronroberts2453]

Really nice clean build Chris, I love the color combinations, just outstanding!!!

[@hpiguy]

Thanks a lot Ron!

[@Thunderrolls87]

How did you get doors to fit well? I sanded did everything. I couldnt get them lined up properly.

[@woodysmodels8738]

Good looking build Chris.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Woody!

[@78recordrepair]

I built the 1/16 amt hardtop version about 30 years ago. Nice.

[@hpiguy]

Cool!

[@MrModelworx]

Absolutely beautiful mate, those colours are very period looking !

[@hpiguy]

Thanks a lot Gary!

[@DaveWrightKB9MNM]

Great build as always Chris! I’m loving my 1/16 VW Bus! Having a blast. May have to build some more 1/16 kits.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Dave, enjoy your mini-bus!

[@charlespalavros5908]

Huge Kit don't need my glasses to build this 1 ... LOL Great Review

[@hpiguy]

Nice Charles, thanks!

[@rodolfoangulo31]

Nice,beautyful model scale!

[@hpiguy]

Thanks!

[@wwkdiecastmore5647]

Love the Bel Air, nice work Chris!...Bill

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Bill!

[@ronstewart9792]

Beautiful 55. Ron

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Ron!

[@scottalley590]

Beautiful build Chris!

[@hpiguy]

Thank you Scott!

[@emulatorretro]

I have been looking at buyig this kit and the Nomad kit as well from the 1:12 scale series. I might go a chrome finish all around and then a top coat of Spectraflame Windex Blue to finish it up.

[@hpiguy]

Enjoy!

[@jeffbyrd1545]

did you 1st use white primer for the body or gioss white

[@hpiguy]

White primer per the video.

[@johnl636]

Nice job. Great color.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks John!

[@gregmaggielipscomb9246]

Actually when this series first came out in the late 70's, a hardtop and nomad were available and I built them both.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks for watching!

[@styrenereplicas53]

Terrific review and build. Dave

[@hpiguy]

Thanks!

[@ericdelgado3395]

I may be a little late and I'm not usually one that corrects but that steering wheel " Trim ring " is actually known as a Horn ring many older models of cars had the ring all the way around the whole wheel then they went to half rings and then in the late Sixties some cars eliminated that ring with a button sometimes with an extension coz of the Deep Dish of the steering wheel and then some horn rings were built into the wheel itself known as Rim blown horns !! Out 73 or 74 Mercury Marquis had that feature I can't pinpoint the year coz I was like 7 or 8 yrs old at the time !!

[@kevinfay5172]

Very nice build

[@hpiguy]

Thank you Kevin!

[@girl-pl3wx]

NICE JOB !!!

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Daphne!

[@BGsModelWorkshop]

Whoa, that's huge! Great job!!

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Bryan, she's a big girl!

[@bygsyxx4271]

I love 1/16th scale models....

[@hpiguy]

Cool!

[@francispotter5300]

Just beautiful thanks for sharing

[@hpiguy]

Thanks for watching Francis!

[@edselman58]

Nice job! If only that kit came with a rear continental tire kit plus fender skirts!

[@hpiguy]

Big pimpin!