AMT Model Kits (2024)

FAQs

Is AMT models still in business? ›

In 2012 the tooling and brands were purchased outright by Round 2, making South Bend, Indiana the new home for AMT! Since then, several all-new kits, based on modern muscle cars have been released in AMT's “Showroom Replicas” series.

Aluminum Model Toys (AMT) is an American brand of scale model vehicles.

Start with small brush strokes and use a slow back-and-forth motion. It might be difficult to paint the model car after you assemble it, so consider painting each piece separately for a clean, crisp result. Let the paint dry between coats: You may need to apply several coats to achieve your desired appearance.

AMT is automated manual transmission while the DT stands for the Dual-Tone paint options.

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Model building is a hobby that thousands of American adults and children absolutely love.

The best way to get started is to first determine what subject you want to build. Next, you want to determine what skill level is best for you. Finally, you want to choose the scale (size) of the kit, and ultimately the specific kit itself. The subjects that are available to build are endless.

Skill Level 3 kits contain parts that require cutting, fitting, shaping and fabricating wooden and possibly metal parts. Skill Level 3 kits require the model builder to be able to read and interpret drawings.

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What are AMT models made of? ›

AMT made their promo models out of aluminum at first, but an AMT employee, George Toteff, devised the “sliding pillar” tooling design, a way to produce complex shapes in plastic. This allowed for faster production and lower costs.

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Acrylic paint is an excellent option for painting your plastic model cars, and it has seen an increase in popularity in recent years.

When your model has additional bits of scratchbuilt detail, or resin or PE add ons, a coat of primer ensures that the base you are painting on has no dark or light spots which may have an effect on the final finish.

AMT was formed back in 1995 by Neil McGawley. He saw an opportunity in the car leasing market and so struck out on his own to become a one-man leasing finance broker. Fast forward 28 years and Neil still heads up the AMT group of companies which today turnover £60m and employ over 150 staff across the UK.

In addition to production in Detroit, Ford assembled Model Ts in locations across the world including Trafford Park, Manchester. Approxmately 100,000 Model Ts survive today of which it is estimated that 600 are English built.