Here's a few tips to help build a nice AMT 55 Nomad.

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  • Опубликовано: 30 окт 2024

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  • @MikeGebbia-h9q
    @MikeGebbia-h9q 9 месяцев назад +2

    Thanks for the issues on the nomad. I plan to build mine soon. Some a.m.t kits have tooling issues ,but it's a great hobby .

  • @lancerevell5979
    @lancerevell5979 Год назад +3

    I have this kit in my stash to be built soon. So, I am paying attention to any problems, solutions and tips you have. 😎👍

  • @jameswornica803
    @jameswornica803 5 месяцев назад +1

    Im building a custom 55 Nomad myself. Thanks for your help. I also have one that I saved from the trash bin .

  • @TomHKruse
    @TomHKruse Год назад

    This was worth a second watch. So many good tips, glad the catalog is up for reference.

    • @donsgarage684
      @donsgarage684  Год назад +1

      Thank you for taking a second look at this video. Take care my friend and happy modeling. Don 😎

  • @charleseshenbaugh4651
    @charleseshenbaugh4651 Год назад +1

    Thanks for the tips Don, love these Nomad kits. I just finished one and have two more in paint.

  • @mhenderson1000
    @mhenderson1000 6 месяцев назад +1

    Don, I feel you on those radiator hoses .. I forget them also.. I love both builds.. The primered one would be a great 2 Lane Blacktop recreation

  • @chuckjorgensenjr4095
    @chuckjorgensenjr4095 11 месяцев назад +1

    I tried the bright chrome BMF and I didn't care for it myself. Thanks for the tips on this kit I tried to build this model a couple decades ago. LOL If I remember correctly, I never finished it and then took what was left to a swap meet. I picked up another one recently and plan to try it again. your advice should help out a lot. Thank you!

  • @tomkendall4079
    @tomkendall4079 Год назад

    Don,
    Thanks for the tips! It will help build a much nicer looking model once the time comes. Always helpful!

    • @donsgarage684
      @donsgarage684  Год назад

      You're welcome Tom 😊 I'm glad you found something useful here on my channel. Take care and happy modeling. Don 😎

  • @bobyoung1698
    @bobyoung1698 Год назад +1

    Nice trick with the metal axles.👍

  • @MileHighScaleModeler
    @MileHighScaleModeler 2 года назад +1

    Always appreciate videos like these that talk about the trials and tribulations of a specific kit and how to correct those issues s these are videos I really enjoy as they are descriptive and in detail.

    • @donsgarage684
      @donsgarage684  2 года назад +1

      Thank you for taking the time to watch and comment on my video. I'll be doing other videos like this one soon. Stay tuned for more model car shenanigans 😉
      Take care and happy modeling. Don 😎

  • @Bob0sModelFabWorx
    @Bob0sModelFabWorx 2 года назад

    This is the best example of why to test fit EVERYTHING. Thanks.

    • @donsgarage684
      @donsgarage684  2 года назад +1

      You're welcome Bob. That's one of the main reasons I started this channel back up. I've learned a few things over the years building models and I feel I need to give back to this hobby as much as possible. Take care and happy modeling. Don 😎 P.S I'm no expert, but I have figured out a few things 😉

    • @Bob0sModelFabWorx
      @Bob0sModelFabWorx 2 года назад

      @@donsgarage684. I worked in a body shop that did custom paint work. What you showed here is the EXACT same way I was trained to do paint jobs. And the way I do my models.
      Keep up the good work.

    • @donsgarage684
      @donsgarage684  2 года назад

      @@Bob0sModelFabWorx thank you for the kind words. I'm going to keep pluggin away with these videos and building for as long as possible. I'm looking forward to seeing where this goes. 👍👌

  • @Bigskyguy56
    @Bigskyguy56 Год назад

    Don, a great video on making the 55 Nomad better. Thanks for the tips.
    Enjoy.
    Rick

  • @keithnorton4404
    @keithnorton4404 Год назад

    Thank you for the video. I just picked up the AMT Nomad kit that I plan to do with a '55 Chevy Gasser kit that I already have.

    • @donsgarage684
      @donsgarage684  Год назад

      Good choice! Good luck with your project and if there's anything I can help you out with just email me your questions. Take care and happy modeling. Don 😎

  • @jcsgaragejohnc.5027
    @jcsgaragejohnc.5027 2 года назад

    Excellent tips on fixing certain problems on this type of model. Good job on explaining the procedures on how to fix the issues.

    • @donsgarage684
      @donsgarage684  2 года назад

      Thank you for the kind words and for taking the time to watch my video. Stay tuned for more model car shenanigans coming soon 😉
      Take care and happy modeling. Don 😎

  • @johnberry2366
    @johnberry2366 Год назад

    Nice looking 55. They both look good.

  • @vancekilgore3554
    @vancekilgore3554 Год назад

    thank you from another Alabama boy, I plan to order the sedan kit soon and I have always had the same issue with previous nomads and sedans. I subscribed and I will be following you from now on.

  • @michaelhintzmikesminiature1812
    @michaelhintzmikesminiature1812 2 года назад

    I like your green one. Nice insight to the kit. Thanks for sharing

  • @modelcar1589
    @modelcar1589 6 месяцев назад +1

    Nice update good info thank you 👍🏿

  • @rickygarvin145
    @rickygarvin145 Год назад

    Thanks for all the really good tips guy. I just picked up two nomads myself. I do want to build the first one as a gasser. I will take your tips to heart. Thanks again.

    • @donsgarage684
      @donsgarage684  Год назад

      You're welcome Ricky. Thank you for stopping by the shop and checking things out. Take care and happy modeling. Don 😎

  • @dongordon4464
    @dongordon4464 Год назад

    finally watched this one
    just now building mine stock
    I'm taking notes
    thankyou

    • @donsgarage684
      @donsgarage684  Год назад

      Thank you Don 😊 I hope you find some useful tips in this video. If there's anything I can help you with anything shoot me an email. Take care and happy modeling. Don 😎

  • @michaelcooke2559
    @michaelcooke2559 2 года назад

    Good video with some great tips. Thanks for sharing.

    • @donsgarage684
      @donsgarage684  2 года назад +1

      Thank you Michael for taking the time to watch and comment on my video. You're welcome and I hope you got some useful info from these videos. Stay tuned for more model car shenanigans 🤪 😜 Take care and happy modeling. Don 😎

  • @Enigma-Sapiens
    @Enigma-Sapiens 2 года назад

    Great video and tips, thank you, Don!

    • @donsgarage684
      @donsgarage684  2 года назад +1

      You're welcome Enigma Sapiens. Please stay tuned for more videos coming soon. Take care and happy modeling. Don 😎

  • @GavinSteele05
    @GavinSteele05 Год назад

    Just got this kit today. I shouldve got a couple more kits but hes usually always selling them outside of his house during this time of year. Its my first car kit ever, pretty excited to give it a try 👌

    • @donsgarage684
      @donsgarage684  Год назад +1

      Very cool! Good luck with your project and if I can help you out in any way just email me. My email address is in the about section of my channel. Take care and happy modeling. Don 😎

    • @GavinSteele05
      @GavinSteele05 Год назад +1

      @@donsgarage684 Thank you very much man. If I run into any problems i'll make sure to ler you know

  • @kingranch1962
    @kingranch1962 Год назад

    Great tutorial, I am currently working on this particular kit.

  • @raymondblasee1048
    @raymondblasee1048 2 года назад

    Thank you for This video, I appreciate the tips since I have a couple of those kits unbuilt still. I really like the subtle flaring of the wheelwells makes the car look so much better. Nice selection of wheels

    • @donsgarage684
      @donsgarage684  2 года назад

      Thank you for the kind words and for taking the time to watch my videos. I'm just tryin to help my fellow modelers out when I can. Take care and happy modeling. Don 😎

  • @modelspeedshop
    @modelspeedshop 2 года назад

    Nice tip on those axles.👍

    • @donsgarage684
      @donsgarage684  2 года назад

      Thank you for taking the time to watch and comment on my video. I'm glad you got some useful info from this video. Stay tuned for more model car shenanigans 🤪 😜 Take care and happy modeling. Don 😎

    • @lancerevell5979
      @lancerevell5979 Год назад +1

      My problem with the wire axles is they are often too long. On three different kits I have had to shorten them a bit, maybe 1/8 inch.

  • @samuelvasquez8170
    @samuelvasquez8170 2 года назад

    Great tips. Thanks for sharing.

    • @donsgarage684
      @donsgarage684  2 года назад

      Thank you Samuel for taking the time to watch my videos. Take care and happy modeling. Don 😎

  • @frankmilavec3063
    @frankmilavec3063 2 года назад

    Thanksw for the great tips. I'm building the 1/16th version as a gasser just to be different! LOL! I'll also be building the 1/25th version soon. Frank

  • @modelspeedshop
    @modelspeedshop 2 года назад

    Wow👀 Awesome Gassers! 👍

    • @donsgarage684
      @donsgarage684  2 года назад +1

      Thank you Mike for the kind words and for taking the time to watch and comment on my video. Stay tuned for more model car shenanigans 🤪 😜 Take care and happy modeling. Don 😎

  • @thescalemodelcarguychannel8681
    @thescalemodelcarguychannel8681 2 года назад

    Very good tip Don!

  • @doozersmodels3193
    @doozersmodels3193 2 года назад

    Great insite…. I am doing one of these light custom pulling a gasser long term project…. Build on 👍

    • @donsgarage684
      @donsgarage684  2 года назад

      Awesome, I just went over to your channel and subbed you. Actually, I thought I had already subbed your channel 🙃 😅 😳
      This is my main focus with my channel. I've come across many different issues with just about every kit I've built or at least started. LOL!! If I figure out a way to solve the issue I'm going to share my perspective on it with whoever watches my channel. I'm just tryin to give back to the hobby as much as I can. Thank you for taking the time to watch and comment on my video. Take care and happy modeling. Don 😎

  • @ledheadkustomplastic3442
    @ledheadkustomplastic3442 2 года назад +1

    NICE JOB BROTHER,
    Lots of good stuff, I'VE got a love Hate relationship with AMT because of the things that you have been pointing out.. But I can remember when REVELL was making crap kits also.. They all have stepped up their game except for the ROUND 2 repops that still sucks, but we have the knowledge and equipment to fix things now....😎👍

  • @robertmann7277
    @robertmann7277 10 месяцев назад

    I like cutting the axle, that way your garranteed they will fit into the wheels

  • @gerrycomfort7027
    @gerrycomfort7027 2 года назад

    I see your point. If I new that when I was young

    • @donsgarage684
      @donsgarage684  2 года назад

      Thank you gerry for taking the time to watch my video. Stay tuned for more model car shenanigans coming soon. Take care and happy modeling. Don 😎

  • @blueoxmodelshop3405
    @blueoxmodelshop3405 2 года назад

    Great video dude!!

  • @davidparsleyscustomscaleemerge
    @davidparsleyscustomscaleemerge 2 года назад

    Nice tips Don. Just subbed your channel.

    • @donsgarage684
      @donsgarage684  2 года назад +1

      Thank you David 😊 I just subbed you back 😀
      Stay tuned for more model car shenanigans coming soon. LOL!! Take care and happy modeling. Don 😎

    • @davidparsleyscustomscaleemerge
      @davidparsleyscustomscaleemerge 2 года назад

      @@donsgarage684 Thank you!

  • @travisweeks7819
    @travisweeks7819 2 года назад

    Awesome video

  • @maddrummer691
    @maddrummer691 2 года назад

    Nice stuff🏁👍

    • @donsgarage684
      @donsgarage684  2 года назад

      Thank you. Stay tuned for more model car shenanigans 🤪 😜 Take care and happy modeling. Don 😎

  • @chuckrivera815
    @chuckrivera815 Год назад +1

    What’s the wheelbase and width? I’m looking to build an rc out of one.

  • @robertlangham7278
    @robertlangham7278 Год назад

    Nice color

    • @donsgarage684
      @donsgarage684  Год назад

      Thank you Robert 😊 I'm hoping to get back to the primered one soon and finish it. Take care and happy modeling. Don 😎

  • @slowridemodelcars1687
    @slowridemodelcars1687 2 года назад

    Great vidio, love gassers

  • @papasmodelcarroom8450
    @papasmodelcarroom8450 2 года назад

    AWESOME VIDEO

  • @smithgroove945
    @smithgroove945 6 месяцев назад +1

    👍👍👍

  • @brianlewis6926
    @brianlewis6926 8 месяцев назад +1

    What i noticed about these kits is i think about 1986 they stop putting the back to the rear seat in the kits

  • @CycolacFan
    @CycolacFan 2 года назад

    Must have built five of these over the years and every one put up a fight. As well as what you’ve mentioned you have to put a sliver of plastic along each side of the hood to avoid having a big gap all around it. I really like that blue paint you used and it looks flawless - presume it’s airbrushed on. What type of paint did you use?

    • @donsgarage684
      @donsgarage684  2 года назад +1

      Thank you 😊
      The paint on this one is auto air with a cheap 2k clear over it. And yes I applied it all with an air brush. Take care and happy modeling. Don 😎

  • @calvincooley1074
    @calvincooley1074 2 года назад

    Subbed

  • @ungurdani8346
    @ungurdani8346 9 месяцев назад +1

    Salut my friend super car super video subscribe subsc.

  • @Dehztroyed
    @Dehztroyed 2 года назад

    Did you leave the tie rod out on these builds?

    • @donsgarage684
      @donsgarage684  2 года назад

      Not exactly, they are not finished yet. Thank you for taking the time to watch and comment.

    • @Dehztroyed
      @Dehztroyed 2 года назад

      @@donsgarage684 oh okay no worries!! I'm happy to find that. I only found it cause I needed help with my drag axle setup

  • @micahwatz1148
    @micahwatz1148 6 месяцев назад

    I have the belair version and this kit sucks. Fitment issues all over the place. Plus they didnt even include the instructions for the street rod gasser parts. I had to look up this kit's instructions to even build it out. Just a turd kit.

    • @donsgarage684
      @donsgarage684  6 месяцев назад

      Really, why would leave a comment like this on MY video?? If you don't like the kit make your OWN video about your dislike of the kit. Have a good day sir 🤨

    • @micahwatz1148
      @micahwatz1148 6 месяцев назад

      @@donsgarage684 dude calm down. Im just saying so people know. Im not saying your kits bad.

  • @edwardnash7411
    @edwardnash7411 2 месяца назад +1

    Been thinking about getting this model thanks for the tips 🐎Mr. ED Says Just Have Fun Modeling