TimJ Posted December 27, 2015 Share Posted December 27, 2015 I haven't built one of these before but I've heard good things about it so I made a start on mine yesterday. So far progress has been rapid, the engine is finished and ready to be fitted once the chassis is painted. The body has had a coat of primer and a mock up shows it sitting nice and low, as it should be. I need to decide on a color next. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Macleod Posted December 27, 2015 Share Posted December 27, 2015 You are off to a great start. Could I suggest sort of a metallic root beer color? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maltsr Posted December 27, 2015 Share Posted December 27, 2015 Good start Tim. This kit goes together really well, you'll have it finished in no time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagercr Posted December 27, 2015 Share Posted December 27, 2015 Looks good....its a nice kit to build Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retired & glad Posted December 27, 2015 Share Posted December 27, 2015 That 55 Chevy in the background looks very good also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frozono Posted December 31, 2015 Share Posted December 31, 2015 Nice work on the engine..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZTony8 Posted December 31, 2015 Share Posted December 31, 2015 Eric-good suggestion for the color.I did my MPC Merc in root beer and bronze.It's a nice combination. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyrichard Posted December 31, 2015 Share Posted December 31, 2015 nice ~! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olskoolrodder Posted January 1, 2016 Share Posted January 1, 2016 I love those kits !Off to a great start,can't wait to see more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimJ Posted January 11, 2016 Author Share Posted January 11, 2016 I've made some more progress over the weekend. The underside and engine bay have been painted Ford Roman Bronze from a spray can. I've also used some 040'' evergreen strip to add some trim to the body. The plan is to paint the area below the trim gold and the rest bronze. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 Looking good.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimJ Posted February 11, 2016 Author Share Posted February 11, 2016 Its been a while since I did any work on the Merc but over the last few days the interior has been painted and assembled. I've also had a chance to get the body painted now that the weather has improved. So far I've been impressed by how well this kit has gone together. I can see myself getting another one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72 Charger Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 Nice work Tim . I like the colour combo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gearhedjon Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 Merc looks awesome. love the color combos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTJUNIOR Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 Looking good. Nice colour combinations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimJ Posted February 27, 2016 Author Share Posted February 27, 2016 Thanks for the comments guys, much appreciated. I finished it last Saturday and I'm pleased with how it turned out. If only I could afford a full size version. I enjoyed building this kit and may have to get another one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High octane Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 VERY nice job on that sled Tim, very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayne swayze Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 What a sweet ride! Well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CometMan Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 Looking very good Tim! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyrichard Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 very tastfull .. colorsceme makes it look classy !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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