1970 Ford Galaxy Interceptor Police Car 1:25 Scale Model AMT Kit #788 Review

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1970 Ford Galaxy Interceptor Police Car 1:25 Scale Model AMT Kit #788 Review

  

Review and Photos by Alan Mann

Ford started using the Galaxy name for all the full-sized car bodies they produced by the 70’s. The body was fairly standard across the line with 21 different models and only the trim level depicting the model’s differences. This was the fourth generation of the body and was built on a 121-inch wheelbase with the initial design style starting in 1969. The motor availability started at a 240 cu in (3.9L) Inline 6 and went up to the new 429 cu in (7.0 L) “Thunder Jet” that was introduced in the 1968 Ford Thunderbird. One major interior change was the dashboard was now built as a pod around the driver rather than traditionally extending across both sides. The rear trim panel below the tail lights was used to distinguish the different trim levels. For Police units the “Custom” trim level was the typical version used.

For the Modeler: This is an AMT Retro Deluxe Series 1970 Ford Interceptor Police Car 1:25 Scale Model Kit #788/12 Review. This is a skill level 2 kit featuring a roof-mounted siren and flasher unit, hand-held spotlight, police radio, 429 “Boss” interceptor engine, large and small antennae, shotgun, push bar, fire extinguisher, and authentic wheels and hubcaps. I am glad to see this kit re-released, as Police cars and 4 doors are hard to get, so it is nice to see! Now that said, let’s jump into what can be called “The kit of contradictions”. Parts count comes in at 87 pieces molded in White, Chrome, Clear, Clear Red and Clear Blue, Vinyl tires and metal axles and screws. AMT originally released this kit in the 70’s and it reappeared as a Hobby Heaven special run in the 90’s and again in the 2000’s by Stephens International. Now Round 2 has cleaned up the molds and re-released it in the Retro Deluxe version. The finished dimensions are; Length 8.75”, Width 3.0”, Height 3.0”.

Covered in this Review:  If you want to perfect your build; basic construction; preparing parts for better finishing; alternate assembly sequence suggestions for fit and ease of finishing; complete paint and adhesive selections and applications; engine assembly and detailing; test fitting; chassis detailing; correcting instruction errors; dash and police decal detailing; removing unwanted scripts and external features for authenticity; period correct decal considerations; engine plate consideration; how to remove unwanted chrome plating for authenticity; manifold location; correcting the transmission pigtail shape; aligning the exhaust pipes; identifying and addressing ejection pin marks; police equipment detailing; adding authentic instrument panel detailing; interior detailing; removing heavy attachment bosses; using foil for trim work; rear view mirror considerations; window installation tricks; adding black wash highlights to the grill; Chicago specific flasher details; decal preparation and applications, are all fully examined in this pictorial 14 page, full-color Step-by-Step review in PDF format. The instructions are also available with this review.

  

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