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[@FuelsModels]

Apologize to the ferret farmer!! Neva!! Don’t worry about the completion date Jeff hasn’t finished one in years!! He’s still working on one from 5 years ago. lol

[@charlie418791]

I peed

[@FuelsModels]

@@charlie418791 lol

[@Jeffsmodelgarage]

I fell off my chair

[@dacuzzz6951]

thx 4 watching & your comment... i almost peed my pants when i read this comment....vinny

[@modelrestorations]

For the exhaust I would pull it off and use heat on it to bend and stretch as needed. Glad you didnt give up!

[@dacuzzz6951]

hello thx for your input on the exhaust... i am not going to quit....stay tuned for more updates... thx 4 watching & your comment.. vinny

[@pappytinkers]

I'm glad that you haven't let it beat you! Build it the way you want to your standards and don't stress the due date! Adding that stress takes away the fun of building,

[@dacuzzz6951]

hello pappy... not good to stress out over a model... i will finish this model... thx 4 watching & your comment.. vinny

[@paulcasarez404]

I built that kit when I was 11 years old I have that kit here in 2024 at the age of 56 back then it went together real good

[@dacuzzz6951]

hello Paul...the instructions are the worst... the kit had some issue also... i won't give up...i will finish the model... thx 4 watching & your comment.. vinny

[@JeffDonahueScaleModeling]

Hi Vinny, great video. I'm glad you decided to continue working on your truck. Like you say, it's only plastic. Just remember, this is supposed to be fun. If it's not fun anymore, just move on to another kit. We have all done it. Thanks for sharing. Have a great day. Jeff

[@dacuzzz6951]

hi Jeff...thx 4 watching & your advise,,, vinny

[@davidchin350]

Those AMT trucks are challenging. Good luck with it.

[@dacuzzz6951]

hi David... yeah.... i'm finding that out...i'll get 'er done..... thx 4 watching & your comment.. vinny

[@duhrailed]

Ive been building models 50 years now Built an original issue when i was a young pup Was so happy to get a reissue this year I got the same red picture one as yours Brought back great memories and enjoyed mine I didnt have problems like you, mine went together great This time, i made the drum functional by adding friction making it tight to turn I can raise or lower the hook and attach chains to display the truck towing another I just got another older issue( black truck on box) and i will really enjoy this one too I wish i had a decal set from the red truck to detail my black one

[@dacuzzz6951]

hello....i'm glad your models went together easily ....i am new to this modeling community.. so there is a lot of stuff i need to learn...like ..what kits are good & which ones to stay away from...this model is definitely a challenge... thx 4 watching & your comment.. vinny

[@ralphgreenwood5857]

Glad to see You give it another go!! I remember AMT kits having more difficulties than Monogram, Revell, MPC, etc. I remember the AMT Buick Opel GT!!🥴🙂👍

[@dacuzzz6951]

hi Ralph... this model is definitely a challenge... thx 4 watching & your comment.. vinny

[@HotrodzModelShop465]

I'm glad when you said you was gonna finish it. I like that Jewel and was wanting to see it when you was done. Thanks Vinny.

[@dacuzzz6951]

hey Marcus... i won't give up...i will finish the model... thx 4 watching & your comment.. vinny

[@Joethemodelbuilder]

Nice rebound Vinny. Way to not give up.

[@dacuzzz6951]

hi Joe... this has to be the worst kit i have built so far...i am working on it as we speak it's going to fight me all the way to the end...thx 4 watching & your comment... vinny

[@oneteamgarage]

I think you’re doing great work! The semi’s are a ton of work and parts. I still haven’t started one of my semi’s yet. Keep up the great work! 💪🏾💯🔥

[@dacuzzz6951]

hello Ed.... being a newbie i would say that 25% of the issues were my fault... but the rest of the issues were the kit & the instructions... i hope your build goes easier than mine did... thx 4 watching & your comment.. vinny

[@ramblers69]

Never give up Vinny!!

[@dacuzzz6951]

hi Tom....i am not going to quit... i'll do my best with this model & complete it... maybe not by the dead line but i will finish it... thx 4 watching & your comment.. vinny

[@Ratdaddy2023]

You are not alone with the issues of this kit. In fact, your chassis and driveline looks a lot like mine, crookeder than a dogs hind leg! LOL! I started it probably two years ago, did a ton of paint work on all of it, and just got so frustrated with how aweful everything was going together that I boxed it up and put it on the shelf. It's a shame, because I was really excited to have a big wrecker in my collection, and that went out the window. I will finish it at some point, but not any time soon! We all know these old kits have issues, but this one REALLY does! I can totally sympathize with you! I hope yours works out better than mine!!!

[@dacuzzz6951]

hello ratdaddy...being new to the community /hobby ...i don't know which kits are good or bad.. like you i was/am excited to have a wrecker in my collection... .i am not going to quit....stay tuned for more updates... thx 4 watching & your comment.. vinny

[@Grundag]

Good Afternoon! I can understand, Doc! I am part of a group Build for D-Day tomorrow, an RC Refurb of an old RC Tank we already own that would have been part of the fighting in Normandy in 44. I picked out an original 1/16 Heng Long Porsche King Tiger that I had been planning to do a rebuild on anyway. All well and good...so far...My mistake was picking a research tank model ( for a paint mule ) that turned out to be more complex than the big Tank will be. ( Hobby Boss 1/35 Porsche King Tiger mit der Zimmerit ) With health issues ( etc ) I just finished the Research Tank model in time for the due date tomorrow. Well, the RC version will look good if I can make it follow half the detail and paint work on the Hobby Boss. :o) Glad to see that you took the Bull by the Horns, Sir.

[@dacuzzz6951]

hello Grundag ...i am not going to quit....i will complete the model...stay tuned for more updates... thx 4 watching & your comment.. vinny

[@jimtedesco]

Looks frustrating! But you're kicking that trucks ass. Good luck Vinny.

[@dacuzzz6951]

hi Jimmy... thanks for your vote of confidence i appreciate it....stay tuned for more.... thx 4 watching & your comment.. vinny

[@cdpgbc-mw2kz]

Gen X modeler from Canada. AMT truck model kits, in general, remind me that it is hard to make a silk purse out of a sows ear. I remember trying to build these kits in the 70's/ early 80's and most joined the Airborne Division and jumped off the workbench. I remember building my first Ertl Blueprinter truck model and thought, WOW. You are doing a great job. The wiring on the motor and chassis is superb.

[@dacuzzz6951]

hello... the kit almost grew wings & became wall art... i won't give up...i will finish the model... thx 4 watching & your comment.. vinny

[@ronmoen.]

I agree that sometimes when you have problems, you need to step away and other times you need to push through, and sometimes you need to take a big hammer to it. Have a good week.

[@dacuzzz6951]

hi Ron... i have the BFH ready but decided to complete the model...thx 4 watching & your comment.. vinny

[@moparnut6286]

Nice tenacity Vinny.... Yeah the newer model plastic can really be a pain to glue since they started using recycled plastic and not virgin plastic!.. I'm sure Jeff would understand if you missed the deadline.

[@dacuzzz6951]

i think the kit is old & the plastic has gotten old & hard & not accepting glue... ohj well you live & learn... thx 4 watching & your comment.. vinny

[@jamesyoung1127]

im sure you will win out there vinny just keep you sanity and you will win. these model companies dont do the quality any more like the old days

[@dacuzzz6951]

hi James... sanity...what's that...LOL...i agree on the quality control... wait 'till you see the issues i have with the aircraft models....i am not going to quit....stay tuned for more updates... thx 4 watching & your comment.. vinny

[@daveschenkel1446]

nice recovory

[@dacuzzz6951]

hi Dave... stay tuned for more updates.. thx 4 watching & your comment.. vinny

[@steve87thpsap]

Well that was unfortunate that the model has been so troublesome. Seems like pre fitting everything is a must on these models. Looks like you are a good repair path.

[@dacuzzz6951]

hi Steve.. i do the dry fitting that's when i find all the mistake..& try to fix them... but the instructions really suck...i am not going to quit....stay tuned for more updates... thx 4 watching & your comment.. vinny

[@ronaldbyrne3320]

Finish it right and at your own pace, Vinny. The model stays longer with you than the satisfaction of finishing in a group build. 😅 All the best on overcoming those hurdles in the kit.

[@dacuzzz6951]

hello Ronald... i will try to finish by the dead line but if not.. i will finish it... thx 4 watching & your comment.. vinny

[@ronaldbyrne3320]

@@dacuzzz6951 Cheers, Vinny. 🤗

[@Jeffsmodelgarage]

I’m surprised you got this far Vinny it’s lookin good for a not so great kit these AMT truck kits need some attention and some new molds better directions and so on I say the 10th but runs to the end of June glad your going to finish it up k.u.t.g.w.

[@dacuzzz6951]

hi Jeff...most of the problems were glue related...not the glue itself (i use Tamiya quick set or extra thin) but the plastic... the instructions really suck....i am not going to quit....stay tuned for more updates... thx 4 watching & your comment.. vinny

[@gavinbooth]

Do what works for you marra 👍. Regards Gav.

[@dacuzzz6951]

hi Gav...this model is definitely a challenge... thx 4 watching & your comment.. vinny

[@seamybmw]

Sorry to hear that kit is giving you a hard time i know where you're coming from had my fair share of them AMT trucks have that kit in the stash good to hear you're not giving up on your build one thing to remember if its not a fun build leave it and try something else you can come back to it when you're ready 👍

[@dacuzzz6951]

hello Seamus... my motto... "adapt & overcome" one more vid then the Reveal.. thx 4 watching & your comment... vinny

[@joeraderblackrockcentralrr]

you have to remember Vinny, that kit came out in early 1970's'. They have improved a little bit

[@dundasjunctionmodelr.r-jam8267]

They must be better than Walthers kits for sure

[@dacuzzz6951]

hi Joe... im have no problem fixing the issue the best i can but when i have problems with the glue...that's what frustrates me...(i use Tamiya quick set or extra thin) the instructions really suck....i am not going to quit....stay tuned for more updates... thx 4 watching & your comment.. vinny

[@graywolfeternityguitars9977]

Don't beat yourself up, I've been there done that and bought the t-shirt on messing up.

[@dacuzzz6951]

hello graywolf.... i am not going to quit....stay tuned for more updates... thx 4 watching & your comment.. vinny

[@FAIRMONTsforever1978]

I know what you're talking about! I use tamiya extra thin glue and or differant thickness super glue. Have you ever tried stripping the paint off. I use a real strong soap. Can't think of the name. But I have also used brake fluid and easy off oven cleaner. Have to be extremely careful about the fumes. Wear a mask, keep it off your skin! Good luck!

[@dacuzzz6951]

hello ... i always make sure my glue area's are paint free...thx 4 all your suggestions....i use 99% alcohol to strip my model.. stay tuned for more updates... thx 4 watching & your comment.. vinny

[@smithgroove945]

Oh my Vinny! Buy newer glue bottle, buddy. I hate that you have to sand that great color. But I don't blame you for being frustrated. Yup you are like me, never a stalled project, just a new day👍👍👍

[@dacuzzz6951]

hello smithgroove... the glue im using is less than 1 month old..(i use Tamiya quick set or extra thin).. there were other issues as well.. fit issues.. sucky instructions.... i am not going to quit....stay tuned for more updates... thx 4 watching & your comment.. vinny

[@BrianSanders-tn7pi]

Hi. Sir may I suggest try different glues on some of the sprue frame first. Find out which one works best on this particular type of plastic. It will save you a lot of time in the long run . I hope that you get there in the end. Best wishes from the UK.

[@dacuzzz6951]

hello Brian... thank you for your input... i will try what you suggested...but the problem is ...i have been using the same Tamiya glue for all my project...this model is the first to give me a problem...thx 4 watching & your comment.... vinny

[@BrianSanders-tn7pi]

@@dacuzzz6951 Hi Vinny. I here what your saying about your glue choice. I have a variety of glues , Tamiya , Humbrol liquid , Revell contacta , Gorilla glue two part epoxy. Even a impact glue from a local hardware store. Somestimes P.V.A. makes an appearance. Superglues are also used by me. The point that i,m making is that manufacturers sometimes use some odd plastics. So you have to change your angle of attack. Your a gifted modeller so I,m not going to teach you how to suck eggs but I have been making models for over forty years and I know that sometimes you have to change tack. Good luck on the build , I know that you,ll get there in the end. All the best from the UK.

[@tanzj]

And we all thought N scale trains and structures were a pain. It really looks like it isn’t fun with that model Vinny…..John

[@dacuzzz6951]

hi John....can you say "pain in the butt" fit issues.. sucky instructions ,, glue issues... but it's fun...LOL.. i am not going to quit....stay tuned for more updates... thx 4 watching & your comment.. vinny

[@MonsterHobbiesModelCarGarage]

Too bad about the issues on your model. Put it away for a little while, but don't get wrecked by your wrecker!

[@bigeddie1231]

That kit looks like it has some problems I haven’t built it yet I just found your channel and sub you

[@dacuzzz6951]

hello Ed...part of the problem is i am a newbie to these models.. i have 30 years in model RRing.... but this is a different ball game...the instructions are terrible... the parts that needed to go into factory drilled holes the holes all had to be enlarged..... glue not adhering .. any how.. the reveal video will but up before the end of the month... thx 4 watching ..your sub & comment... vinny .

[@DiggerEvans]

a whole series of problems Vinny

[@dacuzzz6951]

hi Digger... glad to see you... this model is definitely a challenge... thx 4 watching & your comment.. vinny

[@bikesatthebrewery9052]

In my opinion, you need to change cement. I only use liquid cement.

[@dacuzzz6951]

hello ...i have been using the same Tamiya cement for all my project...this model is the first to give me a problem...if need be..i'll try other options for cement...thx 4 watching & your comment.... vinny

[@davebnsfnscale4433]

Making progress again,still miss Friday live

[@dacuzzz6951]

hi Dave... it's getting there....if i had stuff to talk about i'd do a live stream... maybe when i get back to my RR i'll do a live stream...thx 4 watching & your comment...vinny

[@dwightatnorthernstar1820]

Time to go over to N scale train work....L)

[@dacuzzz6951]

hey Dwight ... nice to hear from you.... train stuff hopefully by the end of the year.... thx 4 watching & your comment.. vinny

[@dundasjunctionmodelr.r-jam8267]

Vinny are you still running trains

[@dacuzzz6951]

hi James...train stuff hopefully by the end of the year.... thx 4 watching & your comment.. vinny

[@grandparails8858]

If at first you don't succeed have a beer and move on to something else. You'll get it done brother.

[@dacuzzz6951]

hi bro.... . i am not going to quit....stay tuned for more updates... thx 4 watching & your comment.. vinny

[@danielmoreno2976]

Your liquid glue probably losing its strength, use tube glue, alot of these old models need to be washed with warm soapy water then rinse with distilled water (oil from production templates) alot of these old models have flaws on parts & instruction sheet & alot of times there are no part numbers on sprue's. Dont give up, i built 2 of these wreckers.......test fit,test fit, & test fit some more before you glue. I am like you, no paint before glue. Goodluck on your deadline.....

[@dacuzzz6951]

hello Daniel....thank you for all your input.. this has to be the worst model i have built so far...this model is definitely a challenge... thx 4 watching & your comment.. vinny

[@oneteamgarage]

I think you’re doing great work! The semi’s are a ton of work and parts. I still haven’t started one of my semi’s yet. Keep up the great work! 💪🏾💯🔥