Trans Am Erik Posted April 26, 2012 Author Share Posted April 26, 2012 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Trans Am Erik Posted April 27, 2012 Author Share Posted April 27, 2012 The doors are longer than stock too. I used the Impala's door line for the rear edge of the doors. The center charecter lines line up and should flow nicely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 Every step gets you closer to smoothing it out. Nice work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trans Am Erik Posted May 6, 2012 Author Share Posted May 6, 2012 Finally more progress tomorrow, stay tuned....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rustybill1960 Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 I too am very interested in your build Erik! I must say that at first I wasn't to sure as to what was going on, but, as I got further along with your build, WOW! To see all of those parts and pieces go together was sheer astonishment! Thank You for sharing later Russ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 Holy smokes ! That is a challenging project you have going there. Thats going to be very cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trans Am Erik Posted May 10, 2012 Author Share Posted May 10, 2012 I had company in the model room last night, Wicket! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trans Am Erik Posted May 10, 2012 Author Share Posted May 10, 2012 I have come to the conclusion with this car that i have built it as a pro-touring car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bryan_m Posted May 11, 2012 Share Posted May 11, 2012 thats wild! i like it! cheers bryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugace Posted May 11, 2012 Share Posted May 11, 2012 (edited) Love this Merc Erik! There is something I think You might need to look more on though. I took the freedome of printing out one of Your pictures, and draw some lines. They tell more then my poor english. Please don't look at this as a "how to do this tip", just a fellow modeller playing arround on a very nice idea. The lower line is how I think the lines of the two bodies must flow. Then You might choose to make the upper bodymoulding so it more follow the excisting coke bottle shape. I like the line A better then line B. Both are close to parallell to the lower line, creating a even flow. Still, it is just one mans opinion, and not the only correct answer. Edited May 11, 2012 by Bugace Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wagoneer81 Posted May 11, 2012 Share Posted May 11, 2012 Little Wicket looks like he approves! I don't think I've seen a build with so many modifications as this one... Keep up the good work. This looks amazing as it sits, I can't wait to see it shiny and complete. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bryan_m Posted May 11, 2012 Share Posted May 11, 2012 i like "line A", it pulls it down away from the belt molding. just my 2 cents. looking good tho, i dont think i could handle that much body work! cheers bryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psychographic Posted May 12, 2012 Share Posted May 12, 2012 This is one wild looking build. I have to admit when I first saw the mating of the Merc with the Impala, I didn't think I would like it. But the further you progress, the more I like this build. You have quite am imagination to come up with this Frankenstein of a build. I do have a suggestion for you if you don't mind. This is just my opinion, the front wheels look to forward compared to the rear, to clarify, the rear wheelwells are somewhat centered, while the fronts are way forward of center. I did a couple of edits, one where I moved the rear wheels back, that looked horrible. I then did one where I moved the front wheels back a little, to me it made the car more "balanced". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trans Am Erik Posted May 12, 2012 Author Share Posted May 12, 2012 Hi guys, I am very happy and excited with your design analysis of my Merc. As I said before the car keeps evolving as I go along. Tor: I really like your idea for slightly curving the top fender lines. Now the center line (belt line) of the car i am trying to make like the car in this picture. David: You know I haven't considered moving the front wheels. It does balance the car and achieves the pro-touring look I am after. Knowing that car and how it is pieced togther already means that i would have to be VERY careful cutting those fenders but I really like the new look. I would also have to shorten the frame but that's no big deal. Again thank you so much for your design ideas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted May 12, 2012 Share Posted May 12, 2012 You are smoothing it out and making it sleeker, which is the right way to go with this one. Looking forward to more progress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psychographic Posted May 12, 2012 Share Posted May 12, 2012 Knowing that car and how it is pieced togther already means that i would have to be VERY careful cutting those fenders but I really like the new look. I would also have to shorten the frame but that's no big deal. Erik, I'm glad to help. Sometimes when we cut and piece a few kits together, it takes an outsiders view to see something that we might have overlooked or not even thought about. I know suggestions from others has helped me out in more than one build. It's nice to know you can offer criticism without offending the builder. As for moving the front wheelwells, check my Deora COE build, it should give you an easy way to do it. Cut the entire wheelwell, not just half like I did. http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=57976 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugace Posted May 12, 2012 Share Posted May 12, 2012 Hi guys, I am very happy and excited with your design analysis of my Merc. As I said before the car keeps evolving as I go along. Tor: I really like your idea for slightly curving the top fender lines. Now the center line (belt line) of the car i am trying to make like the car in this picture. David: You know I haven't considered moving the front wheels. It does balance the car and achieves the pro-touring look I am after. Knowing that car and how it is pieced togther already means that i would have to be VERY careful cutting those fenders but I really like the new look. I would also have to shorten the frame but that's no big deal. Again thank you so much for your design ideas. Glad You liked it Erik. You must remember, as You have that cokebottle shape, You will only manage to get a straight beltline, when seen right on. If Your Merc are pictured as this one, the coke bottle shape will be visible. That is when You need to be aware how the belt line flows with the upper line. What looks right straight on, just don't comes right when You begin to go arround the car. That is why there is so few well known customs, compared to the amount customs made. I love the way the Impala lines flows, and that is why I think You should consider keeping it, maybe even enhance it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trans Am Erik Posted May 19, 2012 Author Share Posted May 19, 2012 No new progress yet I was just happy to get to my club meeting and got a lot of nice comments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted May 19, 2012 Share Posted May 19, 2012 That should not work. That SHOULD not work. That should NOT work. That should not WORK. THAT should not work. Yet ... somehow ... IT WORKS! Looking forward to seeing this one finished. Build on, maestro! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trans Am Erik Posted May 19, 2012 Author Share Posted May 19, 2012 That should not work. That SHOULD not work. That should NOT work. That should not WORK. THAT should not work. Yet ... somehow ... IT WORKS! Looking forward to seeing this one finished. Build on, maestro! LMAO!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trans Am Erik Posted June 9, 2012 Author Share Posted June 9, 2012 Well, thanks to an idea from a fellow modeler with a good eye the Merc went in for some major plastic surgery tonight!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirty Gringo Posted June 9, 2012 Share Posted June 9, 2012 Wow when will the madness end this thing is crazy. I can only say that I look forward to more progress Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Kaleb Posted June 9, 2012 Share Posted June 9, 2012 Love this build, and as far as that stance goes. You nailed it there. Good luck on the rest of the build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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