John Teresi Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 (edited) Hello.......this build started with a Revell 49 Mercury kit.......I wanted to make a 2 n`1 conversion kit : a Convertible and "Bubble Top"...... the model is called "Mercury Rising"........I cut off the roof and I made a few modification`s.......I used a Flathead engine from the Revell 37 Ford pick-up kit........I painted the body Alclad......the nose was airbrushed with Tamiya clear blue ,red,orange and yellow for a burnt effect...... and I stripped all the chrome and painted it Alclad.......interior is Dupont "Jarrett" red......I used bare-metal foil and flocking.... JPS wheels......and "Pro Tech": t`fittings,rubber fuel line, detailing wire, gauges,spark plug wires,wire looms and nut and bolt ends.......if you would like to see how I built this model......please look in "Work Bench" section......thank`s for looking. Edited October 3, 2011 by John Teresi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Teresi Posted October 3, 2011 Author Share Posted October 3, 2011 few more photo`s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Teresi Posted October 3, 2011 Author Share Posted October 3, 2011 few more photo`s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Teresi Posted October 3, 2011 Author Share Posted October 3, 2011 and a few more........thank`s for looking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S. Svendsen Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 That's insane. The chrome look is wild! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 John, your outdoor photos always have a clear blue sky. Is it sunny and clear in Van Nuys every day??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 John, this model deserves a magazine spread! Wow! Not that I don't love these pictures, but please keep an eye out for a more futuristic style background to do some photo op. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dominik Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 There i am four days without internet and what must i see?!? Your Merc is ready! Awesome! John - a real masterpiece with a great futuristic style! Great, really great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeff ewaskey Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 Wow!!! Another beauty John. Absolutely stunning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxer Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 Yes, this came out beautiful. The chrome/red color scheme just says "BAM!". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darin Bastedo Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 wow! awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LAone Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 looks fantastic john. i like the option A: bubble top and option B: vert. best part about it and its my opinion, is the interior. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GHoneycutt Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 My friend,you have a unreal talent. this is an amazing model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sixx Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 Man John, your Merc is a trip!!!!! AWESOME!! Sixx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony T Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 Very nice, John! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funkster Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 Your Merc is awesume! The chrome body and a red interior that jumps out at you? Looks great......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Laski Posted October 4, 2011 Share Posted October 4, 2011 Looks great, Brother! Your creativity always amazes me. -Art Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooneyzs Posted October 4, 2011 Share Posted October 4, 2011 John another Great model finished. It sure looks great. You did an awesome job on this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erik Smith Posted October 4, 2011 Share Posted October 4, 2011 John - this is a great build. I looked in on the build and can't believe the amount of work you put into this and how it came out - spectacular. Great ideas. Thanks, I love seeing this type of thinking/building process. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davyou5 Posted October 4, 2011 Share Posted October 4, 2011 This is a totally Awesome Custom Build! B) B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W-409 Posted October 4, 2011 Share Posted October 4, 2011 (edited) Truly amazing! That painting with alclad looks wicked. I like that burnt effect on the frontend of it. Engine detailing is jaw-dropping, as usual. That is just so smooth and clean build as always. I like to see this 2 in 1 version with the bubble top also. Great job with it. Edited October 4, 2011 by W-409 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Most Posted October 4, 2011 Share Posted October 4, 2011 Looks awesome- particularly in open-top mode. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodneyBad Posted October 4, 2011 Share Posted October 4, 2011 WOW!! Totally speechless.. (okay, not too much ) Blah, Blah, Blah. WOW!!! Cool!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It looks out of this world...!!!! The chrome paint and the 2 way top is Awesome.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shucky Posted October 4, 2011 Share Posted October 4, 2011 Unusual model and not something for me but stunning and beautiful nonetheless! Outstanding as always John, thanks for sharing your wonderful builds with us. You are the Alclad master! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jantrix Posted October 4, 2011 Share Posted October 4, 2011 John this time the design does not trip my trigger. But as usual the craftsmanship is beyond reproach. I think the ALcad would probably show every bodywork flaw like it has a spotlight on it, but I can't see a blemish. The engine bay and interior look perfectly authentic. Fantastic work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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