Irvin Arter Jr. Posted October 12, 2006 Share Posted October 12, 2006 Finally had some time to shoot some photos Here is the write up I did 1956 Merc “The Midnight Gambler†This car is modeled after Bo Huff’s 56 Merc in “Deluxe car kulture magazine†issue #9, pages 46-51. When the Modelhaus resin 56 Mercury came out I had to build this car. Sure it took a few years to finish but, you know how that goes! Shaved hood, trunk and door handles Tamiya spray can black and white with airbrushed PPG clear urethane Front cat eyes (Detail Master) front license plate (Accu Pro) Rear license plate (decal) rear plate frame (Model Car Garage) Spot lights (my parts box) Lowered of course with the world famous “ARTER RAKE†Stock wheels and tires with Train wheat bulb working lights (two in each wheel well) Interior has hand made tuck and roll made from Evergreen half round styrene with wire piping, added fuzzy fur, photo etch rear ash trays (Model Car Garage). 3 piece gauges and foot petals (Detail Master). Resin dash knobs are from Replicas & Miniatures 51 Merc dash kit. Ignition keys (Model Car Garage) Straight pins used for turn single, shifter, and suicide knob with (“8 ball†painted on it) steering wheel and column from the parts box. CHECK OUT THE LIGHTS! enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
promoman Posted October 12, 2006 Share Posted October 12, 2006 What can I say except the Merc is AWSOME!!!. love the black and white combo. Truly a great 50's cruiser... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jairus Posted October 12, 2006 Share Posted October 12, 2006 That is a very nicely done custom there... taking it to GSL? You should! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAFFA Posted October 12, 2006 Share Posted October 12, 2006 wow, thats a grearly performed build! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Peterson Posted October 12, 2006 Share Posted October 12, 2006 Geez, Arter...that's one sweet Mercury. I guess I'll be contacting you later about a feature in the CPMCC newsletter, huh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhadman Posted October 12, 2006 Share Posted October 12, 2006 That is a beautiful car...you ought to be proud..i really hope you have a great,safe and very visible area to display this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zed Posted October 12, 2006 Share Posted October 12, 2006 That Merc looks great ! someone had to offer it in plastic...for less than 80 bucks ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruz Posted October 13, 2006 Share Posted October 13, 2006 Beautiful job Irv, hope you take home more trophys with that beauty.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crispy Posted October 13, 2006 Share Posted October 13, 2006 Irv, it is absolutely stunning. I believe I mentioned that while looking at all the NNL photo's your car jumped at me on every NNL photo page I saw it on. Like a sore thumb, but in the good sense of the words. Congrats! Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mannyclub Posted October 13, 2006 Share Posted October 13, 2006 That is one sweet Merc!!!!!!!! Manny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irvin Arter Jr. Posted October 16, 2006 Author Share Posted October 16, 2006 Thanks guys! Dan fee free to use for the newsletter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt T. Posted October 19, 2006 Share Posted October 19, 2006 WOW. :shock: So beautiful. You should be proud, Irvin. Congratulations on the award! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluemoose Posted October 29, 2006 Share Posted October 29, 2006 An amazing model! The black paint job is inspiring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGTRUCK Posted October 29, 2006 Share Posted October 29, 2006 Well deserved award Irv..thats one classey build... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrglubaum Posted November 1, 2006 Share Posted November 1, 2006 That is one sweet custom! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruz Posted March 1, 2010 Share Posted March 1, 2010 Here is a good one from my good friend, Irvin "rake" Arter! I have always loved his builds!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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