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AMT 1968 PONTIAC GTO HARDTOP CRAFTSMAN PLUS 1:25 SCALE MODEL KIT AMT1411 1411
AUTHENTIC KIT: Featuring ALL-NEW tooling, AMT’s “Craftsman Plus” kits are simple enough for beginners but with enough detail to satisfy even the most seasoned model builder!
FUN-PACKED: Craftsman Plus kits are “curbside” style - fast, fun and easy to build. A simple engine plate replaces a multi-piece motor to speed assembly and finish a beautiful replica in a reduced amount of time.
QUICK SPECS: 1/25 scale, 49 easy to assemble parts; over 7 inches long once assembled. Molded in white with pre-decorated red line black vinyl tires, chrome-plated bumpers and wheels and more! Paint and glue required. Skill 2 rating.
THE PERFECT PRESENT: Spread some retro joy! Maybe you have an avid automotive enthusiast in your life? This model kit makes an ideal gift for any occasion! Buy one for brother or dad!
The Pontiac GTO is a front-engine, rear-drive, two-door, four or five passenger automobile manufactured and marketed by the Pontiac division of General Motors over four generations from 1963-1974 in the United States - with a fifth generation by GM's Australian subsidiary, Holden, for 2004-2006 model years.
The first generation of the GTO is credited as popularizing the muscle car market segment in the 1960s.[2][3] The Pontiac GTO is considered by some to have started the trend with all four domestic automakers offering a variety of competing models.[4][5]
For the 1964 and 1965 model years, the GTO was an optional package on the intermediate-sized Pontiac Lemans. The 1964 GTO vehicle identification number (VIN) started with 22, while the 1965 GTO VIN started with 237. The GTO became a separate model from 1966 to 1971 (VIN 242...). It became an optional package again for the 1972 and 1973 intermediate LeMans. For 1974, the GTO was an optional trim package on the compact-sized Ventura.
The GTO was selected as the Motor Trend Car of the Year in 1968.
The GTO model was revived from 2004 to 2006 model years as a captive import for Pontiac, a left-hand drive version of the Holden Monaro, itself a coupé variant of the Holden Commodore.
General Motors redesigned its A-body line for 1968, with more curvaceous, semi-fastback styling, which was a revival of a streamlining on all GM products from 1942 until 1950 as demonstrated on the Pontiac Streamliner. The wheelbase was shortened to 112.0 in (2,845 mm) on all two-door models. Overall length was reduced 5.9 inches (150 mm) and height dropped half an inch (12 mm), but overall weight was up about 75 lb (34 kg). Pontiac abandoned the familiar vertically stacked headlights in favor of a horizontal layout, but made hidden headlights available at extra cost. The concealed headlights were a popular option. The signature hood scoop was replaced by dual scoops on either side of a prominent hood bulge extending rearward from the protruding nose.
A unique feature was the body-color Endura front bumper. It was designed to absorb impact without permanent deformation at low speeds. Pontiac touted this feature heavily in advertising, showing hammering at the bumper to no discernible effect.[16] A GTO could be ordered with "Endura delete", in which case the Endura bumper would be replaced by a chrome front bumper and grille from the Pontiac LeMans.
Powertrain options remained substantially the same as in 1967, but the standard GTO engine's power rating rose to 350 hp (260 kW) at 5,000 rpm. At mid-year, a new Ram Air package, known as Ram Air II, became available. It included freer-breathing cylinder heads, round port exhaust, and the 041 cam. The 'official' power rating was not changed. Another carry-over from 1967 was the four-piston caliper disc brake option. However, most 1968 models had drum brakes all around. The 1968 model year was also the last year the GTOs offered separate crank-operated front door vents.
Concealed windshield wipers, which presented a cleaner appearance hidden below the rear edge of the hood, were standard on the GTO. A popular option, actually introduced during the 1967 model year, was a hood-mounted tachometer.

[@reidhall1910]

Sweet,my Dad had 68,GTO, very similar to this, glad to it's finally available as a model 😀 kit.

[@markbuterbuagh4971]

Chris nice that you used your new tools on this project. thanks'

[@richardcolemanjr3749]

Watch your channel all the time. I had 69 Pontiac LeMans 350HO 4 Speed Tranny with 4:10 ratios. Had it painted a Ford paint called Old Gold which was a brown metallic. It got totaled when I was stationed at Fort Benning back in 85'.The drunk driver who hit me didn't care much.

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

On my "To Get" List!!! 👍👍

[@jean-guylebreton5332]

Mr steady hand at his best,great job again,I appreciate your video

[@barrythomas1320]

Another great build. I do all of my kits curbside - no engines, glue the hood shut, but all details on the body. I like the relaxed attitude you have, i.e. do it your way, it's your kit. Thanks.

[@williamholmes9195]

Chris, thanks for all you do for the hobby. I would love to get some of the newer kits but atm they are way out of my budget, and I have to watch what I spend on hobbies. Kudos to all you do and all the best.

[@BigSkyModelWorkshop]

I briefly had a green 68. This kit is perfect for a resin LS and 20" wheels.

[@robcates2383]

That looks like it would be a blast to ride!!!!! Especially in the snow!!!!!!!!!

[@PontiacBanker]

Nice to see both the Pontiac Rally I and Rally II wheels. Either would be accurate for 1968.

[@colleena755]

Another great build Chris! Can't wait to get this kit

[@TI4438]

This had to be a colossal F-bomb inducing build!

[@frankcerne7613]

Thanks Chris another kit on the shelv

[@rooster3157]

I watch your videos every Saturday morning I love the simplicity of this build Another great build as usual Chris You always come through no matter what problems you face

[@artvandelay0073]

Fantastic job as usual, Chris. Yes, humidity/moisture in the air will play havoc with paint jobs everytime. 😊👍🇺🇸

[@maryfiltz800]

Looks good, despite the trouble you said you had with the painting. Thanks again.

[@r.a.monigold9789]

One twenty fifth scale GTO, all made of styrene with two metal axles. Gunna buy you now, take you home and build you up - One twenty fifth scale GTO. Just like the Beachy Boyz used to sing it. Oh, and thanks to the video title, I now know how to paint dashboard glass (oh, KZbin and their grammar wrecker). Thanks again for my Mid Week Model Fix.

[@PontiacBanker]

Oooh! I’ve been looking forward to this one! I wish it was full detailed, but maybe Round2 will offer one of those later.

[@dmgscalemodels2825]

Love the color "Speeding Ticket" Thats what my mom called the red on my Mustang! That and "Arrest me Red"!

[@petervitti9]

I like the round 2 curbsides a lot. I plan to add an engine from a 1967 gto. Its just that level of kit. I sometimes am not in the mood for a highly detailed and multiple-piece model. I just finished the 1965 moebius belvedere. Maybe ebay search for the revell 1/24 1968 gto. I have it and its a great build.

[@billhayes7383]

Awesome. Love it

[@SolamenteVees]

This might be my first non-JDM model... and I'm a Mopar guy! Great result...

[@johngligo4049]

Very nice GTO Chris! Interior detail is superb! Definitely a bummer about the paint crazing on you!

[@PontiacBanker]

Looking forward to test fitting the full detailed chassis from the MPC ‘72 GTO, which should fit this with little to no modifications (I hope!).

[@notenoughmemes1847]

first thing I thought of after seeing the earlier preview, wonder if the engine in it would be correct for this year model

[@curtisboxill-boxmansbuilds2980]

The chassis from the 69"olds 442 would be a better donor actually.

[@curtisboxill-boxmansbuilds2980]

You can always use the engine from the Revell 68"Firebird if in doubt.

[@ronroberts2453]

Again, another excellence review and presentation Chris. Nicely engineered curb side model from Round2!

[@michaelwreese2167]

Chris, I agree- NO PINSTRIPES!!! 2 classmates got brand-spank in’ new Yorktown Blue Metallic GTOs. 1 clean body w/ some different aftermarket wheels/tires, the other got pinstripes- white + blue vinyl top! Not really sure which looked worse- the stripes or top…. both contributed to ruining the ‘goat’ lines to that ‘68….. the other 1 WAS BEAUTIFUL!!!!!

[@Trendsetta68]

An absolute beautiful build, can't wait to get my hands on one ... 😇👍🏼

[@stimkyidiot]

Nice build

[@billhershkowitz5759]

I have a method for painting that I think works...before painting, I put the parts and the paint can I to the oven. Then I turn the over to WARM (It's a gas oven) for around 60 seconds, then I turn the oven off and wait a few minutes . When I take the paint and parts out, they are warm to the touch but not overheated. After I finish with either primer or color, I put the parts back in the oven, turn it back to WARM for a minute then to OFF to "bake" the parts.

[@Johnny-tt8zc]

I really do appreciate the holes for the mirrors. Wish all manufacturers would do that. Would have been nice if there was a judge option in the kit. Now they need to do a ‘70 judge. The kit looks really nice.

[@johnberry2366]

Bare metal foil works well for the body molding along the bottom of the body.

[@HagersvilleHunk]

Glad to see the "Lowered" stance of this model. Most car models sit way to HI and dont look at all proper. Nice build Chris.

[@theintake8961]

Thanks for reviewing this kit Chris, I'm really looking forward to building one. Too bad about the paint. Thanks for the video 😎👍

[@modelmantstewart1292]

Hey Chris we have been having the same wether here kinda know what your going through still a awesome video thanks for sharing

[@chriscarter1177]

Great looking goat Chris !

[@kennyspaulding796]

Boy I wish I knew about using Future floor polish back in the 70's I had a couple models that had that crazing problem. I think humidity was related to my problem.

[@jimbartalone2766]

Another great build, Chris, despite the paint problems. BTW, the pinstripes do go with this particular car. They mount way down low to highlight the folds in the "sheetmetal" just above the rocker panels.

[@davidhinkson8856]

I love this kit and what you've done with it. Simple but looks nice and quite well detailed. Gotta get my hands on it because I have a GM engine waiting for it.

[@michaelmyers3892]

Yes my dream GTO with a little bit of a twist always wanted a bright orange 70 GTO judge with a saddle tan interior engine size never mattered

[@SpeedKing49]

Nice looking kit, great job on the build.

[@jamessawyer8889]

Right now I've got 2 of these kits coming along with the 68 Coronet, I've got a couple of 69 GTOs that are going to be turned into "promos" with a couple more 68 GTO kits I want to buy so they'll be a cool addition to the other stuff I've got!!

[@jimchapman1524]

A 1972 Pontiac la monas sport would bee cool also I had one in the 70's gold with a vinyl hard top it looks like the same car your building

[@martindaredare]

Great video, nice looking kit , new subscriber

[@ScaleModelCarBuilder]

Hey, looks like any GM paint from the 80’s after 6 months of sitting outside. Still a great looking model though!

[@jasonrothgeb6071]

Another entertaining video. Not sure if you research the available factory exterior and interior colors, but your choices for a factory stock build always look the part. This one certainly does!

[@hpiguy]

I give them a glance and then pick something kind of sorta maybe close when I want to make a 'stock' model. Thanks!

[@modelrestorations]

Another great build! Thank you for sharing!

[@mikemargiotta2671]

I notice if I scuff my bodies at 600-800 or with even just a red scotchbrite pad, I noticed it helps the paint stick enough for tape when back masking and no more weird paint issues for me.

[@JimFlanagan4206]

I've had models that fight me every step of the way. It's like they don't want to be built.

[@jonoedwards4195]

Primer is the biggest Scam Ever! A good surface scuffed and clean is Primed. Great build as usual Mate. Stinkin hot here during the day, but nights are strangely really cool?

[@Merylstreep1949]

It would be super easy to use a metal axle for the rear wheels too

[@brycewalat5321]

Very nice work! Like how it turned out. I’m a bit bummed about this kit not having an engine, though.

[@chassegallerie2910]

Beautiful build, mixed feelings on the kit. Yes, it's a new tooling, but it's a "nostalgia made" kit. They could've done a new curbside kit of that car that would've been on par with Tamiya's, Aoshima's or Fujimi's curbsides kits. But they chose nostalgia and emulated a tooling from the '60s. And that attitude of "nostalgia sells" that Round2 have annoys me. Mostly when we KNOW they can do such cool kits as their 2021 Charger or their 2017 Camaro, or their soon to be released curbside Bronco. I gotta admit that I said that if Revell was to sell a kit of the Bronco with an engine, I'd buy Revell's over Round2. That said, it's only because I LOVE building engines. There's nothing wrong per say with a curbside. But if I can choose between a curbside and a kit featuring an engine, I choose the one with the engine. So, mixed feeling on that kit. It's not that it's not well done, it's that it looks like it is a kit that was made out from a promo back in the 60s.

[@MrModelworx]

It looks like a kit that is made from a promo in the 60s.... That's because it is! It's a copy of the MPC promo tooling from 68. As much as some people don't care for it, nostalgia sells and it sells very well!.

[@dmgscalemodels2825]

Didnt expect that the paint would fail you! The Testors Extreme Lacquer is usually pretty reliable for a smooth finish. Have you used Tamiya primer and paint combos? Or the Mr Hobby 1000 Primer works under everything.

[@KrollDan]

ALL NEW? You would think they could do better than a curb side. Good job on the goat but I think we all expected a little more out of this ALL NEW kit. Someone is sleeping at the wheel at AMT. Let's do better guys.

[@Michael..r]

i had something strange happen with gloss black once i was doing the smokey and bandit model...and used gloss and when it dried it was flat..and i had to use a gloss clearcoat to get it to shine...also has more probelms with black but i found if you spray it on a sunny day with not many clouds it works like it should

[@nielschristianwithmller138]

It could be too low temerature when you spray paint and it turned flat, I've tried this with a gloss grey

[@w2tty]

Thank you! I’m going to build this. I’ve not done many cars. I’d like to put an engine in it. I suppose I need to rob one from another car kit but I don’t have many car kits lying around. Any suggestions for a car kit that has a nice engine I can retrofit into this GTO?

[@Christopherferetferet-p5x]

0:20 Christopher feret said 🦖😮 car My favorite is GTO 1:52

[@georgemcdermott7115]

this model could probably be kit bashed with the 1969 amt 442 kit

[@davidhinkson8856]

If I get it that's kinda what I have in mind.

[@rickr442]

Watched the whole vid, and as a longtime fan I gotta say this just isn’t one of your better builds. Panel line tint works REALLY well in the panel lines. The pinstripes were used on the lower body character lines. Pontiacs ‘Morrokide’ vinyl interiors had an almost flat gloss finish. Same with the dash top. Just a little research on the real cars-two minutes on any GTO page-would work wonders in helping you impart your goal of great modeling for your audience.

[@rickr442]

and Pontiacs had split grilles from 1959 in full size, 1961 in Tempest/LeMans/GTO. Credit where credit is due as a style leader.

[@gunnarbiker]

How do you afford so many models? I go broke just walking down the model aisle at Hobby Lobby! LOL

[@TheBatman-1992]

🤣 I haven't built a model since 2003, but I walked down the model aisle at Michaels the other day, and damn! I couldn't believe what they go for now.

[@BIGJIM1934]

They probably send them to him for free to do the review.

[@urbanurchin5930]

@@BIGJIM1934 You are correct. Round2 - Model Round-up - ICM International - and several others send hpiguy a shipment every month of their latest releases for review. His reviews generate a lot of interest in the modeling community - which leads to more purchases from the manufacturers and distributors.

[@dwayneedwards7613]

💯🎯

[@johnclemans7802]

​@@TheBatman-1992 I agree with you, prices have really increased in the last couple years. Supplies too. 😮

[@scaleautoguysworkbench]

Chris, You're not alone with the paint problems. We've been having the same wacky weather patterns here in Michigan. The last three or four kits that I have done went together with zero problems but I had to strip and re-paint all of them due to one problem or another. I am currently working on one that has had to be re-painted three times. After I finally got the paint right, the clear messed up on me. I think I finally got it right tonight though. I hate putting out a poor looking model on my channel but I am about ready to move on with this one. Not to long ago I did a 64 1/2 Mustang convertible in the Colorshot Speeding Ticket and it turned out beautifully. Have you tried the Colorshot clear yet? It shines almost as good as 2k at a fraction of the cost and mess. Spring weather is right around the corner. With any luck so are the decent paint days!

[@hpiguy]

Yeah it's funny how things can go perfect and the next day, kaboom, paint issues.

[@paulcarbin4464]

Great build. Too bad about the paint difficulties. I am restoring and old MPC 1970 GTO and was considering purchasing this kit just for the Rally II wheels. Since you did not use the Rally II wheels, would you be interested in selling them?

[@scottsprycha7843]

That sucks there is no real engine, just a bs plate… Model looks Great!!!

[@MrHerbie76]

Great build! could you use one of the extra engines form another kit for this or do you have to get an after market engine for this particular model?

[@MrJasonHT23]

What do you use to strip the paint?

[@thomassmolenski2600]

I WOULD ADD A METAL AXIL ON THE FRONT

[@MrCocg1]

What is your method of paint stripping off the body when issues arise and require it?

[@robh7421]

My son and I just did that '50 chevy 3100 and had the same problem with the paint. The bed turned out great, but the cab and hood look horrible. Painted it twice after completely stripping it and we always clean beforehand with simple green. Just can't figure it out. It's in the tank again and this time I'll try and airbrush it. Northern Michigan weather I guess. Absolutely speechless

[@hpiguy]

Crazy how it goes. We just gather up and move forward.

[@Testing-123]

I don't think I've ever seen a '68 GTO with Rallye 1 style wheels...I'm so used to seeing them with the Rallye 2 style wheels

[@kennyspaulding796]

I kinda thought 🤔 the Crager type wheel was on the GTO's and the other type was on the Tempest and La Mans. But I'm not a Pontiac expert.

[@TheDartCave]

I can't help but think bout kit bashing this kit. I just don't know with what.....maybe the prostreet chevy.

[@johngrubb1590]

Chris I think the only way to get rid of the orang peel paint is to sand it and polish it, sorry.

[@modelcars2978]

The paint problems you had are weird.🤓👍

[@lylebriggs923]

The weather in southern Washington state is doing the same as yours

[@haljohnson5729]

I had a tamiya Miata model that I painted 4-5 times. Stripping it each time. Still never turned out right. I feel your pain

[@daviddykes3026]

Chris, if I may make a suggestion: you could have avoided all the stripping & redoing the paint had you used Tamiya products. And I'm not trying to be a wiseguy when I say that. Thanks for all you do!

[@1966gtoguy]

Like the kit ....but I need an engine. Not a fan of curbside.

[@notenoughmemes1847]

Another commenter suggested using the 72 GTO kit’s chassis and engine instead for a more detailed look. Considering how easy it is to find that kit prob our best bet until someone like Harts Parts makes a conversion or Round2 sells a normal version of the kit.

[@beardo81]

You did a great job on the build. I'm very disappointed in Round 2 lately. The people at Round2 are doing new tooling kits as if they are tooled in the 1960s. I understand they are trying to save a buck making curbside kits, but if that is what they're making I'll be taking my hard earned dollars for a kit that looks like it was actually tooled in this century.

[@Ryotsu2112]

Yeah the pedals molded into the tub really speaks to the (lack of) effort they put in.

[@chassegallerie2910]

That's the thing that annoys me with Round2. And per say, I wouldn't call that a proper "curbside". I mean as an example, Tamiya make curbside kits, and while the engine is molded in the undercarriage, they DON'T mold everything else in the undercarriage, suspension are more detailed, exhausts are normally their own parts, and so on. As you said this kit is a new tooling, but it look as if it had been done in the '60s. And that's because Round 2, STILL think that what's selling model kit to adults today, is nostalgia. And this kit was engineered with nostalgia in mind, not curbside in mind. And we KNOW that Round 2 could've done a curbside kit that would've been on par with anything Tamiya, Aoshima or Fujimi! But since they still go with "Nostalgia sells", it is new tooling that emulate toolings of the old. I actually would be fine with such a kit, if it was AT LEAST 10-15 buck less than, for exemple, their AWESOME 2021 Charger R/T kit! But as it is now. Nah. I'll pass.

[@johnclemans7802]

I agree, Round 2's decals may look good however, they are brittle and often fall apart when applying even with decal solutions. The AMT Surfer Van is one example. Plus removing the decals is another story. I have many years of building experience. I have kits that are 20 years old and the decals are easier to apply without any problems.

[@kennyspaulding796]

@@johnclemans7802 because companies today keep buying cheaper materials to save money and we winde up with defective material's to work with.

[@johnclemans7802]

@@kennyspaulding796 I totally agree with you!

[@dongordon4464]

OK I can pretend that I'm 13 again building this one I was 18 when this would have been new born 1949

[@michaellombertino7963]

What do you use to strip paint off of your car body

[@hpiguy]

Super Clean works pretty well. I've done a video on other paint stripping chemicals but it seems the product sent for review is no longer available.

[@NoBody-xg1wg]

OUT OF STOCK!!!!

[@danbailey8182]

Could this be a his and hers transmission?

[@glennsloggett-bw9vp]

Had a problem with paint on a 66 Chevelle station wagon by Revell with Rustoleum paint and primer which actually orange pealed the plastic not the paint, go figure. Problem with the paint. I was able to fix it with a LOT of sanding and a fog on two tone paint scheme 🤬🇨🇦

[@johnclemans7802]

Too cold and too much humidity could cause this. Spray paint results work better when the can itself is warm and warmer outside. That's from my experience. Probably going to switch to an airbrush soon.

[@deputy3690]

Why don't model manufacturers make more kits like the old Hasegawa or Johan kits where there were only the main pieces? Don't need to waste time on all the small front end assembly and motor assembly.

[@VictorDawson-se3xp]

GTO had to split rail to 68 Dodge charger had to split rail at 69

[@richardhead2957]

The HPI guys are great, but this kit is a joke, poor tooling for a new kit, and skimping out on the motor, watch them issue it again in a few months with the motor just like they did with the chevy II wagon

[@robertbuckner2353]

What's with the newest releases having no detailed chassis?