AMT 1:20 Scale Model Car Kits

AMT 1:20 Scale Model Kits – Large Scale Cars & Automotive Models

Shop AMT 1:20 scale model kits at Fusion Scale Hobbies and discover large-scale automotive projects with impressive display presence and plenty of room for detailed finishing. For modelers who enjoy cars and vehicles but want something larger than traditional 1:24 or 1:25 scale kits, AMT 1:20 scale models offer a distinctive alternative for the workbench and display case.

Our AMT 1:20 scale models collection brings available kits in this larger format together in one place. Explore the selection to find AMT automotive projects for building, painting, customizing and collecting.

AMT 1:20 scale model car kits give automotive modelers a larger canvas for showcasing the features that make a vehicle unique. Compared with smaller scales, the increased dimensions can make body contours, interiors, wheels, tires and other molded details more visually prominent on the finished model.

The larger size can also make these kits especially satisfying for builders who enjoy detailed paintwork and customization. Depending on the individual kit, a project may provide opportunities to focus on interior components, mechanical details, exterior trim and other features that contribute to the appearance of the finished vehicle.

What Does 1:20 Scale Mean?

In 1:20 scale, one unit on the model represents 20 units on the full-size subject. A real vehicle measuring 15 feet long would therefore measure approximately 9 inches long if reproduced exactly in 1:20 scale.

That makes a 1:20 scale vehicle noticeably larger than the same subject reproduced in 1:24 or 1:25 scale. The additional size creates stronger shelf presence and gives modelers more physical space for painting and detailing visible components.

Why Build Large Scale Model Cars?

Large scale model car kits can be especially appealing to builders who want a finished project to become a focal point in a collection. Larger models naturally command more visual attention and allow exterior styling, interior details and mechanical features to be viewed more easily.

The increased size can also provide more room for custom finishing techniques. Builders may choose to emphasize upholstery, dashboard details, wheels, trim, engines, exhaust components or other areas depending on the design and features of the individual kit.

AMT 1:20 vs. 1:24 Scale Model Kits

Choosing between 1:20 and 1:24 scale model cars often comes down to the particular subject you want to build and the amount of display space available. A 1:20 scale model will generally have a larger finished footprint, while 1:24 provides a slightly more compact format that remains popular throughout automotive modeling.

If you'd like to compare available projects, explore our AMT 1:24 scale model kits for additional cars, trucks and automotive subjects.

AMT 1:20 vs. 1:25 Scale Model Cars

1:25 scale is another major automotive modeling scale and is particularly important within AMT's model kit catalog. While 1:20 models provide additional size and display presence, 1:25 kits offer a more compact format and an extensive variety of automotive modeling possibilities.

Browse our AMT 1:25 scale model kits to discover more classic cars, muscle cars, trucks, customs and other AMT automotive projects. Collectors don't necessarily have to choose only one scale—many automotive modelers build vehicles in several scales based on the subjects that interest them most.

Paint & Customize Your AMT 1:20 Scale Model

The larger surfaces found on a 1:20 scale vehicle make paint preparation and finishing particularly important. Browse our complete model paint collection for products to finish bodies, interiors, engines, chassis components, wheels and other details on your AMT builds.

Builders can also explore our Tamiya paint selection for additional hobby painting options. Careful surface preparation, smooth color coats and attention to smaller details can help take advantage of the increased visual impact provided by a larger-scale automotive model.

Chrome, Aluminum & Metallic Finishes

Automobiles contain a variety of metallic surfaces, and reproducing those materials convincingly can add another level of realism to a model. Depending on the vehicle, wheels, trim, engine components, exhaust systems and other parts may call for chrome, aluminum or other metallic appearances.

Browse our Alclad II finishes for specialized metallic effects that can be used across a variety of scale modeling applications. Contrasting metallic components with painted surfaces can help emphasize mechanical details and create a more convincing finished automotive model.

Detailing Large Scale AMT Models

One advantage of a larger model is the opportunity to make individual details more noticeable. Builders can carefully paint interior components, dashboards, seats, engines, wheels, grilles and other visible features to create stronger separation between materials and components.

Test-fitting parts before final assembly is especially useful when working toward a clean automotive finish. Planning which components should be assembled before painting and which should be finished separately can simplify the build and help protect painted surfaces during final assembly.

Factory Stock or Custom AMT Builds

Automotive scale modeling gives builders considerable freedom in how a finished vehicle is presented. You might recreate a vehicle with a factory-inspired color combination, choose a period-correct appearance or use the kit as the starting point for a personalized custom build.

Paint color, interior treatment, wheels, metallic finishes and smaller details can dramatically change the personality of a completed model. Always check the individual kit to see which parts and building options are included before planning a specific configuration.

Explore More AMT Model Kits

Want to see everything available from AMT rather than shopping by scale? Browse our complete AMT Models collection for plastic model kits across multiple scales, subjects and releases.

You can also explore all plastic model kits at Fusion Scale Hobbies to discover additional automotive models, aircraft, armor, ships and other projects from leading model kit manufacturers.

Shop AMT 1:20 Scale Model Kits at Fusion Scale Hobbies

For builders who appreciate bigger automotive projects, AMT 1:20 scale model kits combine substantial display size with plenty of opportunities for painting, detailing and customization. Explore available AMT 1:20 scale model cars at Fusion Scale Hobbies, choose your next project and build a large-scale AMT model worthy of a prominent place in your collection.