AMT 41 Plymouth - Build

Here we go with another build up post. This time I am trying rusty patina paint scheme on the kit that so many modelers have done in patina… the Coke-a-Cola 41 Plymouth Coupe by AMT (2021). It’s molded in yellow, so we will see how this one paints up using rattle can sprays and the salt method. I have never tried the sprayed on over salt patina before, so this is a new experience for me. :crossed_fingers:


Lots of flash on this one. So it will take some trimming and sanding. I am using Mr. Surfacer gray primer on the interior and exterior of the body and hood.


Then I painted on Rust-Oleum black primer on the exterior and interior of body and hood. I always use black primer on the engines and the interior tubs, dashboard and seats. Next coat was Rust-Oleum flat red primer lightly spritzed from about 18" to 24" away but wanted to hit all the exterior panels and hood.


Then I hit it with Rust-Oleum dark brown paint, using three short bursts from about 24" I really like the look so far… :+1:



The interior door panels and seats are lightly coated in Krylon satin river rock. The dashboard is the exterior color, in this case its royal blue from Wal-Mart. The V-8 is painted in hot red and the 6 Cyl. is painted in Rust-Oleum winter gray. The steering wheel is in Rust-Oleum gloss ivory.

I washed it, trimmed most of the flash and did some pre-paint assembly yesterday. The painting was done in about three hours so far today. By the way, it’s raining here today and I’m painting in my garage so its high humidity but seems okay with the rattle can paints so far.

Thanks for checking out my build. Stay tuned.

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I love rusted car builds! Can’t wait to see what you do with this one!

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Thanks @veedubb67. They say its trickier using rattle cans because the paint comes out heavy and builds up fast. So I’m compensating for that with extra distance and using bursts for the color rust coats. I like what I’m seeing so far.

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