AMC AMX3 scratch build - JJ

Here is a project I started a little while ago, and a unique car in automotive history, never produced in scale before (that I have been able to find)

In the 1960's AMC (American Motor Company) funded prototype investigation into building a production supercar
They conscripted Bizzarrini to develop the chassis, while the styling was done by Richard Teague
Though it never made it into production, there were reportedly 5 cars built, and rumor of a 6th from spare parts
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Unlike other projects of mine, this one has virtually no donor parts to use, and so almost entirely scratch built
The result will be a full detail drivetrain 1/24 scale kit, rubber tires, opening engine hatch, and steerable wheels
I'm very excited about this project! :)
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Reference material is limited for this car, especially since each car was unique, and had various differences
The under chassis is built based on limited information & photo evidence, but instead of add details which I can not prove, I will leave it basic for those unknown areas, and potential future detailing upon discovery
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The bodywork begins from flat styrene, and will require all my skill to transform :)
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wow, what a beautiful car. thanks for bringing this into life, at least in 1/24 scale :)

Challenging! Will be very interresting to see this one devellop!

Thanks guys! :) I've always found it to be a unique car in automotive history, with several iconic names involved with the project

Continued work on developing the bodywork :)

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More bodywork progress :)

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I am speechless :D

:D

Found some appropriate Goodyear donor tires, but needed to modify to make correct width, which on the AMX3 was 205 front & 225 rear cross-sections
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Continued work on body, and constructing chassis

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What can be said facing such an impressive full scratch model creation...!? wow :thumbsup:

So cool to even start such project. My hat off!

Wow - cool project, and amazing scratch-building!

is a real pleasure to admire those masterpieces!

Incredible work on the body!

Thanks guys! :)

More work, some interior / under side including headliner details
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Making some changes to the bodywork, to reflect some difference with the various cars made
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Working further refined details like drip rails and channels
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Made up a comparison chart of the known cars, for visual differences
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Awesome project with great skills.
From nothing to a modelcar.
Keep it up.
Greets Micha

He did what?!! That body is impressive.

Simply AMAZING!!!