{"id":2282,"date":"2014-04-13T09:53:40","date_gmt":"2014-04-13T14:53:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/importnut.net\/models\/?p=2282"},"modified":"2017-01-31T13:47:32","modified_gmt":"2017-01-31T19:47:32","slug":"opel-gt-amt","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/importnut.net\/models\/opel-gt-amt\/","title":{"rendered":"Opel GT – AMT"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Opel GT was fun car from the 70’s that was an economical and sporty alternative to the muscle cars of the day. \u00a0My dad had one of these for a number of years and I wanted to build one for him.<\/p>\n

I’ve never been a fan of AMT kits and this one represents an era when I formed my original opinion. \u00a0For the most part, the kit was decent. \u00a0There were a few details that I had to correct that accounted for the majority of the time I spent preparing the body. \u00a0The rear “trunk” panel had a ridge rather than a panel line. \u00a0I had to sand them flat and then scribe new lines. \u00a0The windshield trim was also very vague. \u00a0In the process of correcting the trim, I lost a little detail and decided to fill in the seam with filler and make my own panel lines. \u00a0It is not entirely accurate, but my work made it look like it was meant to be that way.<\/p>\n

Other than the engine, the under-hood detail was non-existent. \u00a0To hide that fact, I painted everything black which allows the engine itself to be the highlight under the hood.<\/p>\n

Beyond that, this kit also represents a few first for me. \u00a0I had only recently started using Tamiya spray paint. \u00a0This was the first time I used the spray can along with Tamiya clear. \u00a0I sprayed the clear with my air brush. \u00a0Sanding the clear was a bit of a challenge. \u00a0I let the clear set for over a month before I started sanding. \u00a0After a couple of weeks, the paint was still soft. \u00a0Once it fully hardened, it was difficult to sand.<\/p>\n

The other first for me, was using black wash that I made using artists paint and thinner. \u00a0I’ve used black washes before, but not for accenting panel lines. \u00a0I was a bit reluctant at first, but once I understood how easy it was to clean up (mineral spirits will not strip the acrylic paint), I had no problems. \u00a0The results were subtle panel lines rather than the harsh lines that are created by using markers. \u00a0I was pleased.<\/p>\n

Lastly, I used black ZING! embossing powder for interior carpet.<\/p>\n

In the end, I was very pleased with this project.<\/p>\n