CheZooom Corvair Funny Car 1:25 Scale AMT Model Kit #873 Review

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CheZooom Corvair Funny Car 1:25 Scale AMT Model Kit #873 Review

Review and Photos by Alan Mann

The Kats at AMT have retooled the missing parts necessary to resurrect the CheZooom Corvair funny car! Featuring a custom rear-engine chassis design and blown drag motor, this sought-after kit has not been available since the late 1960s. With full Retro Deluxe treatment including optional tinted windows, it’s been made even better than the original! While not a real race car this “Phantom” design is based on the chassis of the Hemi Under Glass kit with the Corvair body. This was an exclusive AMT creation to capitalize on the Dragstrip model interest from the late 60’s.

For the Modeler: This review is based on the Round2/AMT kit #AMT873 CheZooom Corvair. The kit is 1/25 scale and is considered a Skill Level 3 for the advanced builder. The kit consists of roughly 90 parts molded in White, Clear, Clear Red, Chrome and Vinyl tires. The instruction sheet is broken into five steps that assemble the car in sub-assembly format. The decals are crisp reprints of the originals. The motor assembles nicely and detail is fair. It would be easy to add extra details on this motor. The interior is a simple tub with no details. There is one seat and a basic dash. The chassis is a basic Drag car design and is actually Copyright stamped Plymouth Barracuda with a date of 2004. The kit has M&H Slicks that are 2 piece plastic but also included is a very nice set of Vinyl Goodyear slicks with Tampo-Print. The body is a basic Corvair and looks correct. The kit has optional parts that can be added at your discretion. The instructions have you trim the rear wheel openings to fit the slicks, but you’ll have to follow my guidelines for a proper trim. I recommend building the chassis as a whole then test fitting and cutting as needed prior to painting the body. Overall dimensions are: Length: 7-1/4”, Width: 2-3/4”, Height: 2-1/4”.

 

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; test fitting; detailing the interior tub; complete engine construction and rear panel detailing; masking the body for stripes; foiling the trim; explaining instruction errors; making realistic tires; how to assemble and install the rollbar; dashboard detailing and sourcing; front and rear suspension build sequence; chassis installation; modifying the rear chassis pan for fitment; removing unwanted chrome plating; detailing the back panel; removing unwanted copyright script; using “clear” glue for the windows and glass; how to use the kit’s undocumented parts; decal preparation and application; using “setting” solutions to enhance the decals; wiring the engine with aftermarket parts; removing factory moldings for a drag car version; rear wheel opening modifications to accept the drag slicks; comparative kit history; identifying and removing mold lines; using parts-box wheels and tires; are all fully examined in this extensive 16 page, full-color Step-by-Step review in PDF format.

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