TNT Interceptor

The TNT Interceptor used to be the most common factory made model out there. Although, I use the term 'factory made' loosely. Compared with some of the more recent kits now available, it is poorly made, but still worth a look.

This is a custom kit, and you're required to find the parts which aren't supplied. The kit is recommended for experienced modelers only. See the pictures below to get an idea of what the kit looks like. The kit costs approximately US$55. An interesting note to all you detail sticklers out there; the roof mounted spoiler is in the wrong place. It should be almost touching the rear window, but on this model it is forward a few inches.

There are two companies that had the kit in stock, Model Roundup and John F Green models. You should double check that they still stock it before ordering.

Here are my thoughts on this particular kit:

It only comes with 18 parts: body, frame, main interior, 2 seats, steering wheel, blower + pulley, radiator, MFP radio, 2 rear lights, dashboard, 4 tire rims (that are inaccurate), and 2 exhaust sets. Also, the windshield and the rear window. But neither of these fit and I will be made my own. The only parts of the model that I actually be used are the main body, frame interior, seats, the blower, radiator, MFP radio, and the dashboard. The rest of the parts can be found in other kits or from a leftover parts box. The whole model fits together very poorly, and you will need a penknife to shape the parts. The model is made of resin. The parts that the model doesn't come with are: the engine, rear wheel wells, the rear seat, the gas tank, the gas cap, tires, transmission, drive shaft, suspension, exhaust pipes, side view mirror, rear view mirror, headlights, and mufflers. If you want to make the model with these parts, I recommend buying a 1/25th scale '70 Monte Carlo for use as parts. This model will supply you with all but the engine, gas tank, windows, and tires. Use wire cutters to cut out and shape the wheel wells and rear seat. Also, buy a '73 Duster. It comes with good fitting windows (they still must be sanded a little) as well as a nice gas tank. For the engine, go to a hobby store and look in the model car section. Some stores carry spare parts, and one such item is a Ford 427 ci engine with blower. It fits perfectly. The only modification is cutting off the top part of the pulley so the blower part fits. You will also need to find matching rims and tires, which can be found in the same place in the store. Also, buy some "raw material" such as small plastic pipes for the main exhaust pipes. For the headlights and lower lights, you will have to cut out the opaque coverings that it comes with and cut some clear plastic to fit in. Finally, I recommend using crazy glue for the whole model. Regular plastic glue doesn't hold as well on resin.

My original TNT kit:

Here are a few fan work-ups of this kit: