AMT Steve McGee Black Beauty Wedge Dragster 1:25 Model Kit #1214: Build, Paint & Assembly Guide

AMT Steve McGee Black Beauty Wedge Dragster 1:25 Model Kit #1214 is the specific scale model kits represented by this listing from AMT. This guide interprets the exact record—its title, SKU, photographed item, variant state and catalog context—rather than stretching a generic category article over the product.

Product identity without guesswork

• Exact product: AMT Steve McGee Black Beauty Wedge Dragster 1:25 Model Kit #1214
• Brand or vendor: AMT
• Product type: Scale Model Kits
• SKU or catalog key: F977-AMT1214
• Scale stated in the record: 1:25
• Road or release number: 1214
• Variants reviewed: 1
• Product images indexed: 1

The recorded price at verification was $47.47 before shipping and tax. At least one variant was orderable when the record was checked.

This item is best cataloged under its full name and F977-AMT1214. The scale marker 1:25 is part of the exact identity and should be matched before purchase. The number 1214 separates this release from visually similar versions. That combination protects against accidental substitutions when related products share a subject, color, scale or series.

Evidence taken from the live record

The source description says: “Steve McGee's Black Beauty Wedge AA/Fuel Dragster. This AMT model kit is offered in 1:25 scale (item AMT1214). Product specifications Condition: new. Brand: AMT Scale: 1:25 Item number: AMT1214 Skill level: 2 Features and finish Black vinyl tires. New 4-piece body. Easy-to-build chassis. Sleek wedge bodyshell. Pre-lettered drag slicks. Super vintage packaging. Chrome plated small parts. More than 90 detailed parts. Updated deluxe decal sheet. Molded material: black, except where indicated otherwise. Authentic plated dragster wheels and pad-printed vinyl tires. Steve’s "Black Beauty": the last word in AA/Fuel dragsters! Keith black-built supercharged and fuel injected 480 cubic inch mill. Frame of chrome-moly tubing built by Woody Gilmore of race car engineering, Los Angeles. Body of hand formed magnesium by Nye Frank. A wild wedge fueler…” This is useful evidence, but it is not expanded beyond what the listing supports. Missing dimensions, materials, compatibility claims or package contents remain open questions.

How to evaluate this product type

The useful compatibility questions for AMT Steve McGee Black Beauty Wedge Dragster 1:25 Model Kit #1214 are concrete: does the scale match, do the dimensions fit the intended project, is the material compatible with the selected adhesive or finish, and are all required parts present? The record key F977-AMT1214 should be checked before using instructions or reviews written for a similar item.

Builders should photograph the package and contents before assembly. That creates a parts baseline and makes it easier to identify missing or duplicated pieces before paint obscures part numbers.

Using the item with confidence

Compatibility is often more important than brand familiarity. Styrene cement, cyanoacrylate, water-based paint, solvent paint and clear coats behave differently on different materials. Use the exact product instructions and a test piece whenever the material is not confirmed.

Record substitutions as part of the build log. That makes later repairs or a second build reproducible without misrepresenting the original package contents.

What to inspect in the product images

Review all 1 available image in sequence rather than judging the item from the first thumbnail. Front, side, reverse, package and detail views answer different questions. The record is strongest when those views agree with the title and item number F977-AMT1214.

A disciplined final review

• Identity: title, vendor and item number F977-AMT1214 agree.
• Contents: included pieces and quantity are explicit.
• Fit: scale, dimensions or interface match the intended use.
• Condition: the photographed state is acceptable for the project or collection.
• Transaction: current option, price and availability are confirmed.

Where it sits in the Muncle Mikes catalog

AMT Model Kits & Accessories · Diecast Model Cars, Trucks & Collectibles · Plastic Model Kits & Scale Model Kits · AMT Manufacturer Catalog · Plastic Model Kits

Preserving the identity trail

Catalog the item under the complete title and F977-AMT1214, then add the date received and the condition actually observed. For a project item, note where it was installed or how it was used. For a collectible, note package and display condition separately.

Retaining the exact identifiers protects the record when product titles or availability later change.

Gift considerations

The exact title makes this a specific rather than universal gift. Confirm that the recipient wants this release, quantity and format; a closely related item may not be interchangeable.

Product-specific questions

Can a similar title be treated as the same release?

Not without matching F977-AMT1214 and the images. Similar subjects can differ by scale, finish, road number, quantity, interface or packaging.

Does the article guarantee every specification?

No. It distinguishes confirmed listing facts from checks that still need current source documentation.

What should be saved after purchase?

Keep the receipt, exact URL, SKU, selected option and at least one arrival photograph.

Use this record as an identity guide: it explains what is known about AMT Steve McGee Black Beauty Wedge Dragster 1:25 Model Kit #1214 and where verification still belongs. That is more reliable than treating a nearby model, size or package as interchangeable.

Review the live AMT Steve McGee Black Beauty Wedge Dragster 1:25 Model Kit #1214 listing

Verified October 15, 2026 from the exact Shopify product record. Current price, options and availability remain controlled by the live listing.

A final exact-item review

For AMT Steve McGee Black Beauty Wedge Dragster 1:25 Model Kit #1214, finish the decision by reading the title, product type and item number as one identity. The vendor is AMT, the listed product type is Scale Model Kits, and the working item number is F977-AMT1214. Save those fields together rather than relying on a thumbnail or shortened name. Then compare the received item with the listing image before it is opened, assembled, modified or placed in a collection.

Record anything that affects this exact item: selected option, package condition, quantity received, fit result, installation notes or visible variation. That observation belongs to this product record and should not be generalized to every related release. Keeping the original evidence and the later ownership notes separate makes the article useful for repeat orders, repairs, collection audits and accurate identification.