thatz4u Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrObsessive Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 Aaaaah! I'm DEFINITELY following this one! I've got two '60 hardtops so I'll be very curious to see what you do with this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 You'll have your work cut out for you with this one Al. She's a little rough. Just a little history on this kit. I originally bought it for less than $10.00 at an antique shop probably more than 30 years ago. It sat and literally collected dust since then. I bought a few parts for it from Modelhaus way back when, and then, unfortunately for you, I pirated a few parts from it to complete my '60 convertible when a better example presented itself. What your starting with is sort of a mish-mash of leftover parts accumulated over many many years. It might be a bit of a challenge and will definitely qualify as a "glue bomb" or "rescue" build. Good luck Al! Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Hamilton Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 5 hours ago, StevenGuthmiller said: You'll have your work cut out for you with this one Al. She's a little rough. Just a little history on this kit. I originally bought it for less than $10.00 at an antique shop probably more than 30 years ago. It sat and literally collected dust since then. I bought a few parts for it from Modelhaus way back when, and then, unfortunately for you, I pirated a few parts from it to complete my '60 convertible when a better example presented itself. What your starting with is sort of a mish-mash of leftover parts accumulated over many many years. It might be a bit of a challenge and will definitely qualify as a "glue bomb" or "rescue" build. Good luck Al! Steve I love that one!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 Great looking model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 (edited) 2 hours ago, Ron Hamilton said: I love that one!!!! 1 hour ago, cobraman said: Great looking model. Thanks guys, but I don't want to hi-jack Al's thread. Sorry Al! Steve Edited February 13, 2019 by StevenGuthmiller Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Hamilton Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 39 minutes ago, StevenGuthmiller said: Thanks guys, but I don't want to hi-jack Al's thread. Sorry Al! Steve I don't see it as a hijack, but as an inspiration. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sledsel Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 I'll be watching..... Have a similar "rescue" on the shelf to be done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thatz4u Posted February 13, 2019 Author Share Posted February 13, 2019 On 2/12/2019 at 12:51 PM, StevenGuthmiller said: You'll have your work cut out for you with this one Al. She's a little rough. Just a little history on this kit. I originally bought it for less than $10.00 at an antique shop probably more than 30 years ago. It sat and literally collected dust since then. I bought a few parts for it from Modelhaus way back when, and then, unfortunately for you, I pirated a few parts from it to complete my '60 convertible when a better example presented itself. What your starting with is sort of a mish-mash of leftover parts accumulated over many many years. It might be a bit of a challenge and will definitely qualify as a "glue bomb" or "rescue" build. Good luck Al! Steve Steve , it is a labor of love, I have a soft spot for the old Mercurys...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thatz4u Posted February 13, 2019 Author Share Posted February 13, 2019 UPDATE: windshield frame repaired, primer is on, interior done... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thatz4u Posted February 13, 2019 Author Share Posted February 13, 2019 18 hours ago, cobraman said: Great looking model. 10 hours ago, Sledsel said: I'll be watching..... Have a similar "rescue" on the shelf to be done. thanks guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 7 hours ago, thatz4u said: Steve , it is a labor of love, I have a soft spot for the old Mercurys...... I have to admit, as far as full sized Mercurys go after about 1956, the '60 is my favorite. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 7 hours ago, thatz4u said: UPDATE: windshield frame repaired, primer is on, interior done... Very nice Al! I'm surprised at how quickly and nicely the windshield frame swap went. Nice work! Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thatz4u Posted February 14, 2019 Author Share Posted February 14, 2019 17 hours ago, StevenGuthmiller said: Very nice Al! I'm surprised at how quickly and nicely the windshield frame swap went. Nice work! Steve Now it goes into the paint shop, & then the Chrome Shop..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modelbuilder Mark Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 VERY nice redo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtx6970 Posted February 15, 2019 Share Posted February 15, 2019 (edited) Watching this one. I also have a soft spot for a 1960 Mercury. I picked up a decent builder a few years ago. If I can ever find stock tail light lenses I'll get to it My goal for the build is this exact car Edited February 15, 2019 by gtx6970 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted February 15, 2019 Share Posted February 15, 2019 3 hours ago, gtx6970 said: Watching this one. I also have a soft spot for a 1960 Mercury. I picked up a decent builder a few years ago. If I can ever find stock tail light lenses I'll get to it My goal for the build is this exact car Looks sharp in that color! Will take a little work to change from a Park Lane to a Monterey, but not horrible. The biggest issue will be the Monterey scripts. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thatz4u Posted February 17, 2019 Author Share Posted February 17, 2019 paint is Tamiya TS-41 Coral Blue, chrome is finished, a little detail on the undercarriage, now to find the bumpers & gunsites...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thatz4u Posted February 17, 2019 Author Share Posted February 17, 2019 On 2/14/2019 at 7:24 PM, gtx6970 said: Watching this one. I also have a soft spot for a 1960 Mercury. I picked up a decent builder a few years ago. If I can ever find stock tail light lenses I'll get to it My goal for the build is this exact car the color is Polynesian Beige, 1960 paint code N, hope this helps you...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thatz4u Posted February 25, 2019 Author Share Posted February 25, 2019 small update 2/25/19....Chrome is finished & rear bumper repaired.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted February 26, 2019 Share Posted February 26, 2019 3 hours ago, thatz4u said: small update 2/25/19....Chrome is finished & rear bumper repaired.. Looking good Al! Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thatz4u Posted February 28, 2019 Author Share Posted February 28, 2019 On 2/25/2019 at 8:09 PM, StevenGuthmiller said: Looking good Al! Steve thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trendsetta68 Posted March 1, 2019 Share Posted March 1, 2019 Beautiful, I love these old kits! Great to see them get restored! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thatz4u Posted April 4, 2019 Author Share Posted April 4, 2019 (edited) moved to under glass http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/topic/141517-amt-60-merc-convertible-coastal-cruiser/ Edited April 4, 2019 by thatz4u Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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