1960 Lincoln Continental Hardtop

Construction Details



12/10/18 - This is an original AMT kit from 1960.

12/10/18 - I bought it as a built-up model on eBay. The main thing I look for when buying a built-up is condition of the various scripts and emblems, as well as the chrome parts.

12/10/18 - This is an original AMT kit from 1960.

12/15/18 - Disassembly was very easy; it came apart with no problems.
12/16/18 - After a 24 hour soak in Castrol Super Clean, the majority of the old paint was gone.
12/16/18 - I also stripped the front & rear bumper/grille assemblies for replating.
12/16/18 - Depending of the type of paint, sometimes CSC doesn't completely remove the paint. In this case the interior was painted with some type of flat paint. When this happens, my second go-to is 91% alcohol.
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