AquaRod 1975 Chevy Van Drag Boat Race Team 1/25 Scale Model Kit Build How To Assemble Paint Decal
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AMT AQUA ROD RACE TEAM 1975 CHEVY VAN, RACE BOAT & TRAILER 1:25 SCALE MODEL KIT AMT1338 1338
3 COMPLETE KITS IN ONE: AMT’s 1/25 scale Aqua Rod Race Team Combo kit is great project for any experienced modeler who is in to classic vans or speed boats. Add it to your collection today!
FEATURE PACKED: The Aqua Rod Race Team includes a 1975 Chevy van, trailer and drag boat. Build this classic van with plenty of parts to choose from, including: mag wheels, side exhaust, bubble portholes, bucket seats, custom steering wheel, roadlamps and 350 V8 engine. Build a ski or speed boat with 427 overhead cam or tri-carb induction. Kit also includes expanded decals with multiple options and Retro Deluxe™ AMT reproduction packaging.
QUICK SPECS: 1/25 Scale, 250+ Parts, 17 inches long once assembled. Parts molded in white with chrome plastic, clear parts, transparent red, transparent amber, metal axles and black vinyl tires. Skill level 2 PAINT AND GLUE REQUIRED.
THE PERFECT PRESENT: Don't know what to get dad for his birthday? Or maybe you have an avid hobbyist or collector in your life. This model kit makes an ideal gift for any occasion!
The Chevrolet Van or Chevy Van (also known as the Chevrolet/GMC G-series vans and GMC Vandura) is a range of vans that was manufactured by General Motors from the 1964 to 1996 model years. Introduced as the successor for the rear-engine Corvair Corvan/Greenbrier, the model line also replaced the panel van configuration of the Chevrolet Suburban. The vehicle was sold both in passenger van and cargo van configurations as well as a cutaway van chassis that served as the basis for a variety of custom applications.
Produced across three generations (1964-66, 1967-70, and 1970-1996), the model line was sold under a wide variety of model names under both the Chevrolet and GMC brands. Initially sold as a forward control vehicle (with the engine placed between the seats), the third generation had a conventional layout (placing the engine forward of the driver); the second and third-generation series shared powertrain commonality with the C/K pickup truck model line.
After the 1996 model year, GM retired the G-Series vans, replacing them with the GMT600-platform Chevrolet Express/GMC Savana (currently in production).
A boat is a watercraft of a large range of types and sizes, but generally smaller than a ship, which is distinguished by its larger size, shape, cargo or passenger capacity, or its ability to carry boats.
Small boats are typically found on inland waterways such as rivers and lakes, or in protected coastal areas. However, some boats, such as the whaleboat, were intended for use in an offshore environment. In modern naval terms, a boat is a vessel small enough to be carried aboard a ship.[1]
Boats vary in proportion and construction methods with their intended purpose, available materials, or local traditions. Canoes have been used since prehistoric times and remain in use throughout the world for transportation, fishing, and sport. Fishing boats vary widely in style partly to match local conditions. Pleasure craft used in recreational boating include ski boats, pontoon boats, and sailboats. House boats may be used for vacationing or long-term residence. Lighters are used to move cargo to and from large ships unable to get close to shore. Lifeboats have rescue and safety functions.
Boats can be propelled by manpower (e.g. rowboats and paddle boats), wind (e.g. sailboats), and inboard/outboard motors (including gasoline, diesel, and electric). 
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Nice build Chris. Thanks for keeping me busy and out of trouble tonight.
Once again, I wasn’t planning to buy this kit, but after watching this build, I may just buy it afterall!
I am so happy this kit came out! I built this kit in the late 70s in high school. No idea what happened to the model. Probably something to do with spending 20+ years in the Navy and Mom needing to move a couple of times. Not much room on the ship for models.
Thank you for your service
Damn that looks sweet. Seriously you did a mighty fine job.
I think I just found this on display at Rider's hobby shop in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Looks even better in real life.
I'm working on the van as I'm watching you build my boat is finished
Cool always 😎
Very nice Chris well done.
Awesome job
Another great build thanks for sharing .When I was younger , 9, I built the Candy Van kit and added carpet lol. keep up the great work.✌Canada✌
Yes sir looks great like always. Like always
This a sweet kit thanks for sharing
Getting this! It's totally badass! Thanks for the review!
an original kit, I like it
Great kit, ordered mine as soon as is was up on Model round up
wow great job. i am your fandom from south Korea.
Looks like my old wooden V-drive Ski boat 🏁
That makes a nice looking rig !!!
My aunt's boyfriend at the time owned a van customizing shop in our area. You would have really enjoyed the Van-Ins that were popular in the mid-70's. A friend of mine helped his dad customize their van and we drove it to a local Van-In.
So nostalgic to see this one! Thank you
love kits like this wish I could get hold of kits like this in the UK
✌☮Very cool, gotta' love a Custom Van and a Wild Drag Boat!!!!👍😍
Awesome mate👍
This kit just rocked up in Europe Chris - it's not cheap but I love the extensive chrome on the van (grille, wheels etc) and the fact its a long wheelbase van So I took a big gulp and pulled the trigger 🤓
THAT came out awesome!!! bubble bath? yeah i need to get that paint
GRRR88T BUILD !!! .. . 🎉
Love the color , second pedal is a foot brace.
I really appreciate that you show little errors and mistakes you may make. It just reminds the rest of us that we will make mistakes too & perfection does not need to be our goal.
Yup, it's all on camera and no photoshop or editing to hide stuff either.
(Note the paint flub under the decal on the back driver side door)
Take care!
I got to get this one love the van and boat and skis too
Extremely beautiful work Chris KUTGW
I want to do it up like the boat from "The Great Outdoors"!!
Love it. I'm really only going to get this for the boat lol
Impressive! Just love that green and white color scheme, it really makes the whole thing pop.
Its not unheard of! I have been taking my Corvette and Camaro racecars to the track with Ford Trucks for years now ;-)
Car, boat & trailer what a kit ✌️🙂👍
Trailer needs matching cragar rims 😉
Thank you for the sweet builds !
Another great build! I really enjoy your review builds, they give a great perspective of the kits and issues that they might have. I have bought multiple kits that I might not have purchased had I not watched your videos first. I am hoping to see the Ramchargers Dragster & Transporter Kit review. Keep up the great work!
Sitting here in the frigid Northeast and this build is making me long for summer heat.
Another lovely build. Great save on the boat stripes, it had me on the edge of my seat!😅
Such a great build you did on this awesome kit.
That build came out much better than I was expecting from the sprue sequence. All in the assembly, painting and decals. The decal especially look great, very 70s.
It's probably the same van body, but the chassis is different. I remember the NYPD van had a frame, which is funny for a unibody lol.
Great looking van and boat, makes me wish for Spring.
Love the Great Outdoors reference!!!
You guys wanna cruise the lake in comfort, or would you rather skim the waves with Uncle Roman in a jet boat?
JET BOAT!
Looks awesome Chris! Love those decals.
What a great kit! Thanks for sharing! Really like the boat.
Very cool model!
Very nice kit. Like the van, and lots of extra parts for other projects to work with. Keep up the great videos.
Cannot wait to pick this kit up. Thanks for all of your hard work. It looks great!
Very nice, very nice!! Gotta put that one on my list. Thanks for the awesome review.
Awesome kit 👌 😎
Love the mermaid decals. Nice job Chris; looks like a fun project.
Very nice build, love the decal scheme (both sets)great kit.
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Awesome build great looking kit
I just got this kit from my LHS. I can't wait to build it, I'm glad you used the mermaid decals.
Me too Vincent!
What a terrific build! Great color scheme and decals. I definitely want to get this kit.
Tom S.
I wasn’t going to buy this kit; but after seeing your build, it’s now on my to do list. Excellent job!😊
Looks cool
nice work! this is a cool kit and now I have to get it!
Nicely done Chris. I'm going to have to order that kit.
That looks like a nice kit
I remember a very similar boat in navy blue but hull was in two halves and the top cover. This one is a very cool one. Chevy van was launched circa 1976 as Nirvana in overall white with a sweet set of decals. What a crisp work Chris.
Awesome review and build! A kit to add to my list for sure!
I got that kit. Can't wait to build it. Great video Chris, keep em coming I'll keep watching.
Excellence build and presentation Chris, well done! Really like the color choices 👌
very cool and thanks for the awesome content
Really sweet build up! I've built the van kit when it was released as the A-Team GMC van.
Insane decal skills. It's never the mistake that matters - it's the recovery that counts - kinda like real life. This is a beauty kit. Three major components and plenty of spares - to spare (even a spare tire cover). While I'm not a fan of green, these colors look nice. Did I mention your decal talents? Thanks for a nice video - great way to launch my weekend.
Just want to say thanks for all your help that made me a better builder
Awe-inspiring build! Another home run!! Have you ever tried to cut out the sunroof and sides for the circular windows?? With some leftover bits the interior could REALLY come to life. As always, thanks for sharing!
I've done the sunroof on other kits but not this one.
Fantastic job!
I'm amazed with your decal skills. The attention to tiny details is mind blowing!
The other pedal ran a long trim tab that looks like a swim platform
great build Chris, you never disappoint. Congratulations on the HPIGUYS decal (I need a sheet of them)
Always a pleasure getting awesome tips and ideas
As always, nice preview and build up!!😎😎
Maybe the second pedal is a reverse brake, as in the Ford T
Great build Chris. I love the way you did it. Came out amazing. I've been looking forward to this being rereleased for a while. It's a really cool kit and I can't wait to build it. Thanks for the build. I'll be referring to it when I build mine.
A NICE JOB ON THIS KIT! Well done. Thank you for sharing 👍.
You have a good point . Why not use chevy motor for the boat too ?
I noticed that you didn't use the spare tire. You could have put it on the side rail at the front of the trailer. You did a great job on this build. I like the porthole idea.
Yeah, once I laid those nice decals across the back doors I didn't want to cover them up.
Thanks!
Very nice build. Neat idea to use the retro never seen decals. It looks like a good kit, and you did, as usual, an excellent job with the assembly. Thanks for sharing.
Very well done Chris! Love the color scheme on the van and boat! Great choice with those '75 decals! The whole set came out awesome!
How did you decide that prebuilding everything before painting was the way to go? I've seen it done both ways and have always prepainted before assembly. Just wondering if the fit is better, or what your thought process is.
Well, Chris, this project has some quintessentially summer ⛱️🌞 fun to it! Polystyrene is the perfect treatment for midwinter blues therapy.
I wish I could find a cabin cruiser and trailer in 1:25th scale. My guess is that one would require a heavier pickup truck, like the Ford F-250 (F-350?) Dualie, to tow it. Would you know anything about that, Chris?
Lindberg makes other civilian model boats but I think they are all different scales like 1/20 and 1/36, 1/16, etc
@@hpiguy , thanks, Chris!
Hi Chris. Was just wondering if you thin your Tamiya paints when you brushing them on or use them straight out of the bottle.. thanks for all your great videos !
I always wonder from start to finish including the post production, how long does it take to build, and a video for these? The Knight Rider exempted.
Most vehicle reviews are done in two days. I move fast and don't sweat making a show perfect kit.
I see you went with the 3 carbs on your boat, was wondering if you might be willing to hook me up with the blower manifold, I just picked this kit up the other day, and I am not sure if I some how lost it, or never got one, but I am in need of one! if so lemme know thank you!
I recycle parts not used after each build up. I simply do not have the room to store, catalog, divide and sort thousands of unused parts and mail them out to folks. Thanks for asking and have a great day!
You glued parts together and then sprayed?
Great video as usual, I need to get this kit. What masking tape do you use?
I like Washi tape and yellow Frog tape for most jobs personally. But there are dozens of types that work fine.
No apologies needed, you need to have a life outside of your channel, I love your work and always pick up something new. I always look forward to your content, if it's a few times a month or less, I appreciate the commitment and value of your skill. I will patiently wait, keep your chin up, thank you for sharing your skills.