AMT Five Car Haulaway Semi Trailer 1/25 Scale Model Kit Build Review and Weathering AMT1193

[@freewill51]

Man this build really brought out some emotions in me to see. My dad hauled cars for 30 years for GM. He retired in the early 2000's and he is about at the end of his time here. The worst thing you could ever call him was a truck driver. He was a car hauler. Great build.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks for watching!

[@donaldswink6259]

I couldn’t do that for a living between the frigid cold weather and an icy trailer to dying in the hot sun in the summertime, plus I’m afraid of heights.

[@blkft]

I hope your father is doing well. My Dad worked for Pontiac in the mid 50's loading those car haulers.

[@markfergerson2145]

Great kit, great build. About doing models for yourself- I watch vids by you, Night Shift, Plasmo, Andy's Hobby Shop, that Euro chick with the impossible fingernails(!) and others. All work to their own level of satisfaction and detail. I really appreciate your authenticity, your clear love for the hobby and ability to let the model itself shine through your builds. When I see one of your builds I can still look at it and visualize how I'd build it instead of getting wrapped up in what someone else did to it. Thanks for that. By all means, keep doing it *your* way.

[@hpiguy]

Right on Mark! You've got the idea!

[@jakespeed63]

Built this kit a million years ago. Had a matching yellow Diamond Reo conventional rig. Unfortunately went in the trash with so many others, when I cleaned out Mom n Dad's attic. You got me all revved up to do another one. Possibly just saw this today, whilst at Colonial Photo n Hobby Orlando, FLA. Great job. Was intimidated about the patina, until you showed how easy it was. JT

[@hpiguy]

Very cool!

[@richardbarclay9307]

Love the idea for the tires with the drill and the weathering is awesome! Keep up the good work!

[@hpiguy]

Thanks a bunch!

[@jack0cat]

I actually have this in my shopping cart at model round up and was hoping that I’d get to see you build it and what is all involved to put it together. I have to put up more shelves in my man cave 🤣 thanks so much for this build.

[@hpiguy]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@normanhumphrey9695]

Great build, your right about it being a super way to display 5 models in a cool way and it would look great hooked up to an old cabover painted to match. May have to do that!! Take care, be well and stay safe.

[@hpiguy]

Cool, thanks!

[@chrislongbeard]

Those Auto World decals and black stripes give me an idea for another project. Gotta find a set by themselves.

[@hpiguy]

The new decals are awesome!

[@abyssminiaturestudios6103]

Been looking for this kit for years glad it will finally be at decent price definitely picking one up

[@hpiguy]

Thanks for watching the show!

[@doctorpc4x4]

Flip the trailer and place on waxed paper. I always learn something from your videos awesome stuff Cheers

[@hpiguy]

Cool, thanks!

[@jimsavage8696]

I had to stop half way through watching this build to go on Model Roundup and order this along with the White Freightliner tractor. Coming in July!! As usual thanks for the building and weathering tips to add realism and your positive attitude.

[@hpiguy]

Good choice! Thanks for watching!

[@fredandkit]

Hello' I had this when it first came out long ago. I do not have it anymore wished I did. Happy to see it rereleased. I have to get at least two of them to build. I think they will look great parked next to each other. I'm very pleased to see you were given one to build. You have a great gig doing this, all the kits you get is a modelers dream come true. I just was at the model round up web site and saw tons of your builds in the pitchers of kits I looked at. Well, I just had to go to your channel and look at some of your builds again LOL. I think you did an outstanding job on this kit. The only problem I have is there to many interrupting adds. I am looking forward to the next ones. Thank you very much it is great to see you at work.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks man. I allow ads on the channel, and YT put 4 in this one my report says. I don't want to ask for money like other channels do with Patreon, etc so I turn on ad revenue instead and let YT pay the bills and not my cool viewers. I'll always keep the channel free to everyone! No hidden paid content!

[@michealrosetta8913]

great job chris as usual i have been watching ur channel for a couple of months. the reason i chose this build to comment on is because this is going to be the next kit i buy, have been waiting months for it to get here. i had this kit when i was a young teen in the 70's i believe the kit i had was called tournament of thrills and had the ford c 600 tractor pulling the car trailer. i just bought amt 1147 witch you have recently built. i am going to shorten the frame and make it a semi tractor. cant wait to build the coke machines, hope they look as good as yours. great content keep it coming !

[@hpiguy]

Great, enjoy!

[@andrewluchsinger]

Just think of all the car models that might fit on the trailer. When I build a car I like to use the WI plates when I can. Being a WI kid. I just half to. Thanks for a great build. Simple and fun. A great model for a rainy day.

[@tomcline5631]

Cool build,neat weathering. I'd give the mustard yellow a pass, personally,but it looks really cool. I just don't have a yellow tractor for it! I passed the modern car hauler up a couple years back when it came out,just looked to fiddly for my comfort zone at the time. Now this gem! I think I'm gonna get one of these! That's a cool option for clearing up some shelf space! Really nice, guy stay safe and healthy!

[@hpiguy]

Thanks for watching the show!

[@aaronsmith8744]

Very keen on this model

[@hpiguy]

Thanks for coming along for the FUN!

[@tygrkhat4087]

I like the look of the trailer with the cars on it. It looked like a racing team taking the cars to the track. Great job Chris and stay safe!

[@markfergerson2145]

Some racing team and sponsor decals would really set that model off.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks for the visit!

[@JDsHouseofHobbies]

I built this kit when I was a kid. I wanted to display some of the car kits that I had built. Painted mine yellow, too!

[@hpiguy]

Thanks for watching the show!

[@1955mouse]

nice chris, at least now you might be able to clear up a bit of space for displaying your finished projects? should look awesome with cars on it and hooked up to one of your tractor builds!

[@hpiguy]

That's the plan!

[@kennyswonger5227]

Great build Chris.I have at least 4 transport car haulers.I've never built.about 40 years ago.there still in my closet.your doing a great job.thanks for a job well done. 5 -7-20

[@hpiguy]

Go for it!

[@rogernichols8150]

That's funny we have a guy who would do that lol here to help get your videos out to everyone

[@hpiguy]

Thanks for sharing the fun!

[@jeffgerren3300]

I like how it turned out accept they should have tie down chains also. Great piece of work.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks for watching!

[@donaldswink6259]

Sweet build. Love your weatherproofing jobs especially on the International Payhauler dump truck.

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Nice video.................. I'm finally getting around to building this kit!! 😉

[@hpiguy]

Have fun!

[@IamGalvatron]

This kit looks a heck of a lot more fun then the Revell Car Hauler Kit. Definite pickup!!

[@hpiguy]

Thanks dude!

[@crushingvanessa3277]

There used to be photoetch decking for this trailer years ago, should've got some. I was told this trailer never existed, maybe that's why there's no name on it.I know there are similar ones. These are a great way to store and display car models if you don't have much space.

[@bigchef2112]

Sweet build. Glad they re issued this kit.

[@hpiguy]

I like it!

[@shawnkuntz4496]

Thank you for sharing this!

[@hpiguy]

My pleasure!

[@nk53nxg]

Great idea to use the transporter and a period tractor unit to display other 1/25 cars. Just a heads up. Italeri do some brilliant articulated truck tractor models, mostly of European trucks like Scania, Iveco, Volvo, DAF, Mercedes and MAN. They also do some cool LWB chassis flat bed/canvas side European truck kits. Italeri truck kits are expensive even in Europe, but they do some very nice 1/24 scale American Mack, Western Star and Peterbilts.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks for the tip!

[@mattmccain8492]

Nice, I've got one of these..been sitting in my stash for years ..just waiting for the inspiration to build it. Thanks for showing a build up on this one .I'll be referencing it when I build mine up.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks!

[@Merylstreep1949]

I somehow knew you were gonna put the Amt piranha on there....😸🤘

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Chris!

[@edmcdonald3550]

I love watching your videos. I have started doing models when I was 12 I'm 39 now. But I'm in a place that I cant do my favorite hobby.

[@ickleshouse]

similar here, but I'm in my 50's, now have a workshop for car and moto crosser so doing the models is great fun.

[@alanwbelcher]

Great build as always,Chris. I can’t believe the timing. Today I received a partially assembled tractor/trailer haulaway kit that I’m trying to fix up.

[@hpiguy]

That is awesome!

[@lincbond442]

One of these kits has been sitting in my closet for 25 years.

[@piperatthegatesofdawn]

Get to building!

[@hpiguy]

Thanks for watching the show!

[@ranosian1135]

Been too busy to watch your videos lately (despite UK lockdown) Now I have some down time I'm have a binge ^_^

[@hpiguy]

Enjoy the marathon!

[@ranosian1135]

@@hpiguy I need Popcorn lol

[@troydavis8593]

That's a really great job on the car carrier, well done I will have to grab one real soon. Keep up the good work building.

[@johnwilliams7102]

Thats a big un !

[@defthammer]

OT: But I saw a trailer such as this hauling brand new 1980-something Dodge Caravans in Tampa FL. Apparently the driver didn't properly calculate the height of his load against the lowness of the overpass. Did you know that Caravan rhymes with tuna can, as in...opened like a.... I'm sure the next staff meeting was awkward.

[@hpiguy]

Nice!

[@troyrobinette3756]

That is awesome car carrier trailer I am going to buy one for my 1973 352 peterbilt 1/25 scale tractor semi model

[@hpiguy]

Enjoy!

[@ianmunslow5675]

Great build Chris

[@hpiguy]

Thanks for watching the show!

[@chrisC052]

Another amazing build, Chris. Like you said you could paint this kit however you like. What would be cool,is to paint it in Richard Petty's colors, with some extra Petty decals it would really pop. Again excellent build and video. 👍👍

[@hpiguy]

Good call! Thanks for watching the show!

[@RJDCR]

nice one , I want that...Rock onnn Chris Robert

[@hpiguy]

Thanks bud!

[@goldenmanuever1176]

Omg you build the coolest shit. I love these old AMT trucks and trailers. Reminds me of cruising the department stores with my parents in the early 80s. I gotta get this one.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks for watching!

[@RoadRunnergarage8570]

This will go well with any 1/25 tractor kit as well as a couple of 1/25 cars...

[@maryfiltz800]

This looks really great - thanks.

[@hpiguy]

You are welcome!

[@timcarson8146]

I'm going to buy one of these and use it as a display stand for some of my models. :) Thanks for the video!

[@hpiguy]

Have fun!

[@jamesbutler5995]

Totally awesome Chris I really love how you add paint details to your models!!!!!

[@hpiguy]

Thanks a bunch!

[@eclipsehorse8693]

wow- really awesome job! I've been waiting for the car carrier to come back out- this will pair quite well with my AMT White Freightliner SD tractor. Incredible weathering job as always! now we just need to find a source for car covers, like they show on the box...

[@hpiguy]

Glad you like it!

[@michaeljaszdziewski1884]

very fine model.I like your channel and how you build your models. from Germany Michael

[@hpiguy]

Thank you very much!

[@seanpaulconnolly6315]

I have learned so much from your vid,s!!! Keep em coming. All Love from Canada!

[@hpiguy]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@nitropfunk]

Great build and cool space saver

[@hpiguy]

Thanks!

[@bryanfranks1378]

Have you taken any classes on how too do all the painting , shadowing your models always look great and you are so concise in all your explanation on how too assemble all the components of a model kit

[@hpiguy]

Nope, I just build and try to replicate what I see on worn vehicles. Thanks!

[@CycolacFan]

Nice build, I remember handpainting one of these when I was a kid - took about 14 hours! I’ve started one about ten years ago that I lengthened to suit the bigger, longer cars as was done to most of these trailers in the late 1950s. The ramp angles are really severe in this kit so in reality only a small 4x4 would be able to climb the lower decks.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks for watching the show!

[@moparnut6286]

This will look good next to my revell car hauler great kit!

[@forgedsteelwrench9249]

Im glad i purchased the revell car hauler. That thing is super hard to find now.

[@tomcline5631]

That modern one from a couple years ago? I gave that a pass. It looked like to much a pain in the ass at the time! I didn't realize they were getting hard to find. Try Hobby town USA's website,was on there a couple weeks ago and they had that one for under 50 bucks it seems like.

[@hpiguy]

Fear not, Revell has told me a reissue is in the works on that car hauler! Scalpers will be bummed!

[@forgedsteelwrench9249]

@@hpiguy Did revell change their website??? Ever since they were bought out, they do not update on their new models or whats to come nxt. Thx for good news....made my day.

[@uberquellen]

Glad to see this kit is back. I have 2 already but I’d like to buy 2 more. Great way to display car kits.

[@hpiguy]

Glad you like them!

[@kevinmcbride6621]

This car hauler has a 50s air about it - just too bad 50s style tractors aren't available. For the daring, perhaps a resin cab-over from the early 50s could be kit-bashed with two-axle, single drive axle unit - Lindberg Dodge L700; AMT Ford C600; or White single drive. Dodge and Ford have Gasoline power, while White has Diesel. With single headlights, the C600 can even portray a late 50s tractor. Chris' mention of "rich guy" and "Mopar Nationals" points in a more contemporary rendition of this car transport - Lindberg L700 with alloy-style road wheels, hauling a collection of those plentiful and varied 60s "Mopar Muscle" kits off to the Nationals.... Same "rich guy" might also be on his way to one of those "deep pockets" collector car auctions with a couple or so from his own collection to sell, or with a fully-loaded "full stash" (and a lot less moolah) returning from auction - possibly even including some "resto/rusto" project cars to add to his collection. Oh yeah - the scourge of those "blankety-blank" collectors, whether 1:1 or in scale! God bless the builders and the "real world" B2BD (Built-to-be-Driven) auto aficionados! Thanks for your great review & build format Chris - your "actually" used building style is a refreshing counterpoint to the builds which grace the pages of car modeler publications and the show tables of NNL and competitive contests. You keep me thinking - and imagining - prospective projects - almost as much fun as an enjoyable build - you know, the ones devoid of succumbing to a case of "over-complicationitis!

[@hpiguy]

Thanks for watching man!

[@valdemarkrigger1003]

Nice build I pre-ordered this kit awhile ago I should receive it soon I bought it because it is less complex than the other more modern car hauler

[@hpiguy]

Thanks for watching the show!

[@RoadRunnergarage8570]

A SUPERB job on this build!!.. The weathering and patina you added to this created a very realistic appearance!!.. Keep up the great work Bud!!

[@hpiguy]

Thank you very much!

[@emilianobarone2737]

Un trabajo increíble, felicitaciones, me gusta mucho cuando aplicas la técnica de desgaste, exelente, saludos cordiales desde Argentina

[@hpiguy]

Thanks for watching the show!

[@donaldswink6259]

I have that trailer built in royal blue and had the Ford C800 gas tractor hooked to it in the same color but dropped the ford truck and it busted into s million pieces, I was so mad I thru it out instead of fixing it.

[@fredzeppelin3969]

Old skool transporter there.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks for watching the show!

[@waltereldridge9447]

You keep building these monsters you're gonna need a bigger spray booth.😂👍 Another Great Build. 👍

[@hpiguy]

You got that right!

[@lovepets2781]

As always Chris great build and thank you for all your tips and tricks , this is my favorite build and review channel.

[@hpiguy]

I appreciate that! Thanks a lot!

[@Trendsetta68]

You have such great vision when doing your builds !!! They turn out so fantastic !!! 😇👍🏼

[@hpiguy]

Glad you like them!

[@MrModelworx]

You could fit yore kolllektshun in that traaylurr.. Cool mate as always !

[@hpiguy]

Not a bad idea! Thanks Gary!!!

[@gravel86]

The weathering looks great. Need to get my hands on this kit when it is out.

[@hpiguy]

Right on!

[@waynehayman8183]

What a beast. Love it and I'm not even an automotive modeller. Great build

[@hpiguy]

Wow, thanks!

[@teddyjones8027]

Amazing build again, the weathering and wear details are spot on. Thank you for sharing your builds. Everyone keep a smile on your face and keep yourselves, family, and friends safe and healthy

[@hpiguy]

Thanks for watching the show!

[@teddyjones8027]

@@hpiguy ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT, we never miss an episode. Do you think you will ever do a Tamiya Yamaha R1, Yamaha R1M1 race bike, or the Ducati 1099 Race bike ????

[@cbgadget4740]

Nice build, love the color 👍👍👍😎😎😎 Cary

[@hpiguy]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@edwardperry4226]

Great job love the old look

[@ronroberts2453]

Nice weathering Chris, Excellent color choice!!

[@hpiguy]

Glad you like it!

[@raphaelhernandez4088]

Knowledge is king love watching these videos keep turning them out!

[@hpiguy]

Thanks! Will do!

[@JohnJohnson-qg2ub]

That's why I got alot of luv for u Chirs, u really know how to keep it real and shit on the hater bro.thats as always and keep building. Also happy New Years and did u hit yur Mark on the number of models u build?

[@hpiguy]

It was over 100 videos but I don't count most years. Thanks man!

[@bigcharliesmodelgarage296]

Awesome build Chris. Thanks for sharing

[@hpiguy]

Thanks for watching!

[@bigcharliesmodelgarage296]

@@hpiguy my pleasure

[@trafficsignalman]

Chris, great build. Like the way you use the craft paints. Enjoy watching the channel.

[@hpiguy]

Awesome, thank you!

[@robertphillips6296]

Good build, thanks for posting.

[@hpiguy]

Glad you like it!

[@charlesmcclure5994]

Super cool kit Chris, love the weathering job you did👍

[@hpiguy]

Glad you like it!

[@donaldfinley2829]

Can't wait to get this one. May have to get 2. One for now and one for later.😁

[@hpiguy]

Thanks for watching the show!

[@gregorydegross9114]

I love it love the music your excellent as always

[@hpiguy]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@caseyrupert7611]

Built one a few years ago. Nice kit. You did a great job!

[@hpiguy]

Cool, thanks!

[@michaelcooke2559]

Great build. I love your weathering techniques.

[@hpiguy]

Thank you very much!

[@ricardomeza8785]

Awesome job on this build! I have the original release that I picked up at a garage sale. Only missing tires and lenses. Does anyone have a set they would care to part with?

[@chassegallerie2910]

Nice.

[@hpiguy]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@danethanor]

I didn't see it hitch to the Autocar or any truck, would have been nice to see and if you had any problems placing trailer kingpin to truck fifth wheel.

[@hpiguy]

It's a simple pin, there is zero issue, the fifth wheels on all AMTs will work well.

[@nemmrrc]

Always a great tutorial. Thank you. Do you have information on the clamps you use to hold the models when you paint them?

[@markfergerson2145]

I have clamps exactly like those that I got at a Staples office supply store. You can get them at Wally World in the office supplies section and some dollar stores.

[@hpiguy]

They are soldering helping hands from Harbor Freight. Dirt cheap.

[@samuelvasquez8170]

Oh yeah. Nice hauler.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks for watching the show!

[@leterguyschroeder4919]

Another good build, like the weathering effect. Would look good hauling your gassers.. great job...Gary

[@hpiguy]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@pappytinkers]

I had built one of those, I rather liked it. Till my wife dropped it and the 3 cars that were on it from the top shelf...

[@DavidRLentz]

Could one use the AMT kit of the Ford C-600? Would that cabover be correct for the time?

[@jeanguy41100]

Well as usual a super great job

[@hpiguy]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@jeanguy41100]

I can’t wait to start building again and I don’t want you to stop making those videos,I’m almost finish my real truck,a 1978 Dodge Midnite Express ,then I’ll start modelling again,you’re an inspiration for us all

[@IKATEN501]

hpiguys workshop do ryan cooper's 240sx model

[@craigwest8386]

Another fun build! Hey Chris, what particular line of Rustoleum paints are you using? I was in my local Ace Hardware yesterday and noticed there is more than one line of Rustoleum paints.

[@hpiguy]

I use a LOT of the 2X labeled ones, they dry fast. I use any of the metallics, they work great for everything. Primers are all the 2X labels.

[@mikedupell7121]

It's the old stunt series race trailer. I have the whole set 3 cars tractor and trailer

[@hpiguy]

Thanks for watching the show!

[@NitrousDiecast]

Looks really good

[@hpiguy]

I like it too!

[@RoadRunnergarage8570]

Nice job adding weathering and patina to this kit...

[@jerryhocutt3174]

Neat looking kit. You’re always putting ideas in my head.

[@hpiguy]

Glad to hear it!

[@James_Hande]

I started building automotive models when I was a kid, around 7 years old. After a 20+ year hiatus I'm getting back into it (61 now). I started spraying my kits with Testor's spray cans and some times auto touch up cans. I eventually moved to airbrushing. I noticed with the auto touch up paints they went on a bit thicker so one had to be careful not to hide small details. That was one reason I started using an airbrush, I would decant the cans and spray with the AB. Does the Rust-Oleum go on thin or thick?

[@hpiguy]

Sprayed lightly it goes on fine and I have no issues with details. If you hose the thing down I'm sure it will look bad, and it will also take a long time to dry. I knock these kits out every two days, I couldn't do that with super thick paint waiting to dry.

[@James_Hande]

@@hpiguy Thank you! I'll have to give it a try.

[@bigchef2112]

I’d like to maybe do a 60’s Petty car hauler with an old Dodge cabover. ?🤔🤔

[@forgedsteelwrench9249]

Sounds bout right.

[@hpiguy]

That would be tops!

[@timcarson8146]

Hey Chris, did you know that Amazon has your videos of this build up on the item page?

[@hpiguy]

It seems there are sellers on Ebay and Amazon and other hobby websites using my videos and pictures for their own profit without my permission. Neither site will get involved and remove the copyrighted material. Thanks

[@keithsmodelsandrcs6593]

Looks awesome how many cars does it take on it about 3 o top 2 or so on bottom looks likeva very nice kit👍

[@hpiguy]

Pics at the end of the video show it fully loaded with prior builds

[@rickzinck9326]

Cool kit. Nice job on your trailer Chris.

[@hpiguy]

Glad you like it!