Don Garlits’ Wynn’s Jammer (Clear Body) Dragster 1:25 Scale AMT Kit #6435 Review

RoR Step-by-Step Review 20130418*
Don Garlits’ Wynn’s Jammer (Clear Body) Dragster 1:25 Scale AMT 6435 Review

  
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Don Garlits – Tony Gibson

Back in 1964 the Don Garlits Swamp Rat VI set records for speed, 200mph in Detroit, Michigan, and 201mph in Green Meadows, NJ.  His 392c.i. Dodge came to life with over 1300hp and light weight of 1,320lbs.  It had the Swinger Chassis and “sling shot” body designed by Garlits.  This front engine dragster was the most common before an accident when an engine blew and Don lost half his foot.  Garlits was the first to design the safer rear engine dragster that we see today.  Even in his early days he was a safety innovator.

For the Modeler: Even though this kit is long out of production they can still easily be found at online auction sites and garage sales. This is a skill level 2, 1:25 scale, AMT Don Garlits Wynn’s Jammer Top Fuel Front Engine Dragster model kit. It includes over 85 parts molded in gray, chrome, body molded in clear, and waterslide decals.  The direction sheet for the build is very clear and states color choices for the parts.  The rear tires have the winged Goodyear molded in, the front tires are molded in gray plastic with Pirelli molded in. AMT gave this a 2 rating (for intermediate builders) but in my opinion this kits is tougher than that and might be considered a 3 (experienced builder).  You always need to be looking at what comes next.  This build took approximately 45 hours (If it had been painted it would have taken a little longer). Keep the glue off the windshield, Tony.

Covered in this Review: If you want to perfect your build; basic construction; preparing parts for better finishing; adhesive selections and applications; altered assembly sequence suggestions; seam identification and repairs; paint selection and application; repairing flash; making realistic slicks and front spoke tires; roll bar finishing; leveling and painting the chassis; removing chrome for adhesion; front suspension construction tips and tricks; using black wash for detailing; engine construction, painting,  and detailing; identifying and addressing flashed-over mounting holes; adding “heat” to the chrome headers; replacing the drive belt; prepping the clear resin body shell; decal application; making realistic fuel lines; locating the steering arm and push bar; working with fragile parts; replacing the rear axle with styrene for fit; sectioning sheet decals for appearance, are all fully examined in this 22 page, full-color Step-by-Step review.

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