Amtronic
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7 13 October, 20:29
Curtis CadenThe Amtronic is the car of the future as AMT thought it would look like back in 1969. AMT created this iconic concept model kit after a Detroit car show. The Amtronic is actually two vehicles in one. The two-place forward section could separate and travel on its own. For longer trips, the rear "station wagon" module would attach to the forward section for significantly more capacity. The Amtronic has aircraft-like retractable wheels. For longer range transport, this vehicle would engage a magnetic rail system that would allow the car to be propelled several hundred miles per hour. The car would generate its own lift thrust using two turbine-powered lift fans while engaged on the magnetic rail system.
14 October, 17:05
Curtis CadenThank you Gorby and Robert Podkonski! I bought this at model swap show this past spring. Just had to have it. The only difficulty is that with retractable wheels, I have no way to keep them in the down position. Still not sure how to pose it on the shelf. I recently added some photos with the mag-lev track.
15 October, 00:02
BozzerYep, I gotta admit it, this is a neat little kit! I'll have to keep an eye out for one.
20 October, 21:30
Curtis CadenThank you Ben M and Bozzer. I saw another one for sale at our local IPMS Chapter in Lorain Ohio Sunday. I do like the futuristic stuff. Bozzer I did check out Ollie's and only found a good selection of Atlantis models. I will have to keep checking for those trucks you mentioned. atlantis-models.com/
22 October, 12:47
BozzerCurtis, definitely keep checking. I believe that Walmart have some kits at Christmas too, though I've never seen them at my old local store. But definitely, Ollie's have them around this time. Last time, I got the Ratfink International and the trailer, for $20 a pop. I've also had the KW123, International 4300 and the AMT Chrome tanker trailer, all for $20 a pop. It's definitely worth checking out. 👍
22 October, 16:37
Mr DFun project 😁👍
We should all be driving these now.... future hasn't arrived yet
Nice job 👌
22 October, 17:04
Curtis CadenThank you Mr D. Magnetic levitation, is a system of transportation that suspends, guides, and propels vehicles, predominantly trains, using magnetic levitation from a very large number of magnets for lift and propulsion. The highest recorded speed of a maglev train is 603 kilometers per hour (374.69 mph), achieved in Japan on 21 April 2015; 28.2 km/h faster than the conventional TGV speed record. Maglev trains exist in Asia and include Central Japan Railway Company's superconducting maglev train and Shanghai's maglev train, the oldest commercial maglev still in operation.
23 October, 08:43
Curtis CadenThank you Dominik Weitzer and Mr D. If you should build one of these kits use tape to keep the doors closed when positioning them and replace the pins of the wheels with some small screws.
25 October, 17:32
Curtis CadenThank you Mr D, Christian W, and Spanjaard. Outside of Disneyland and Disney World with the monorail I have not been made aware of magnetic levitation vehicles. Even now it seems futuristic, but this model was made in 1969. Incredibly visionary.
25 December, 18:23
BozzerI could be wrong, and I've not googled it yet, but didn't the Japanese mess around with Mag-Lev? Now you've got the best of my curiosity! I'm off to Googleland
25 December, 21:11
Curtis CadenJapan has several maglev trains, including the Linimo line and the SCMaglev system:
- Linimo line
This 9 km train in Aichi Prefecture runs from Fujigaoka Station in Nagoya to Yakuza Station in Toyota. It has a top speed of 100 km/h (62 mph).
- SCMaglev
This superconducting maglev system is being developed by Central Japan Railway Company (JR Central) and the Railway Technical Research Institute. It's planned to be used on the Chūō Shinkansen rail line between Tokyo and Nagoya. The SCMaglev uses electrodynamic suspension (EDS) to levitate, guide, and propel the train. The L0 Series, a prototype vehicle based on SCMaglev technology, holds the record for fastest crewed rail vehicle at 603 km/h (375 mph).
Japanese Maglev Train: World's Fastest Bullet Train - JRailPass
The SCMaglev system is expected to revolutionize travel times in Japan. The Chūō Shinkansen is planned to connect Tokyo and Nagoya by 2027, and then extend to Osaka by 2045. Once completed, the line is expected to reduce travel time between Tokyo and Nagoya to 40 minutes, and between Tokyo and Osaka to 67 minutes.
26 December, 10:52
BozzerIt was also good to read about the Germans and their experience. Unfortunately, there was a tragic crash, but that was human error, not the actual train.I had fun learning more about this subject, so thanks for the inspiration, Curtis 🙂
26 December, 18:20
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The Amtronic is the car of the future as AMT thought it would look like back in 1969. AMT created this iconic concept model kit after a Detroit car show. The Amtronic is actually two vehicles in one. The two-place forward section could separate and travel on its own. For longer trips, the rear "station wagon" module would attach to the forward section for significantly more capacity. The Amtronic has aircraft-like retractable wheels. For longer range transport, this vehicle would engage a magnetic rail system that would allow the car to be propelled several hundred miles per hour. The car would generate its own lift thrust using two turbine-powered lift fans while engaged on the magnetic rail system.
