maltsr Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 Looks great Al, looks like you have mastered Tamiya paints. Mine is hopefully on its way from the US, can't wait to start on it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markymarkr1 Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 Great model Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedfreak Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 (edited) Beautiful build Al, you nailed the 1:1 vibe of this car. What did you use for the chrome? That front bumper looks like real chrome! Edited December 31, 2013 by Speedfreak Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porscheman Posted December 31, 2013 Author Share Posted December 31, 2013 Beautiful build Al, you nailed the 1:1 vibe of this car. What did you use for the chrome? That front bumper looks like real chrome! Thank you, This model is box stock. I did add The Detailer black to the grill. Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedfreak Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 So that's the chrome the way it came out of the box? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovefordgalaxie Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 No. Same engine as 49 Merc Custom That's what I was afraid of I want to build one, but that means I'll have to get a AMT Merc to subtract the engine from. I got the Revell Merc as a present, and it was useless for me. The top came already chopped, Cadillac engine, etc. And I'm a factory stock kind of guy. Even when I build a Custom, I try to build something that could be converted back into a factory stock car in real life. I know it's kind of odd from me, but that's how my mind works. Even my 1:1 Galaxie has some customization like different wheel covers, and chrome dressing on the engine, but I can get her back to 100% dealer stock in about a day work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovefordgalaxie Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 Thanks everyone. I was going to do this in Maroon, but when I saw this blue, I just knew this was it. Tamiya does some very cool colors that are spot on to this kind of cars. It's my favorite modeling paint for sure. The way your Merc got so perfect, looks like you got the hang of it too!! By the way, are you using any primer, or are you painting on bare plastic? I do just that with Tamiya non metallic paints. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porscheman Posted December 31, 2013 Author Share Posted December 31, 2013 Tamiya does some very cool colors that are spot on to this kind of cars. It's my favorite modeling paint for sure. The way your Merc got so perfect, looks like you got the hang of it too!! By the way, are you using any primer, or are you painting on bare plastic? I do just that with Tamiya non metallic paints. I never use primer when using Tamiya of Testors Lacquers. I love using Tamiya's sprays, they always come out beautiful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brudda Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris White Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 beautiful Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter31a Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 Beautiful Merc Woody! Glad to see how one of these kits looks built up. Can't wait to get my hands on one....or two....or three... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deathgoblin Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 Looks great! Can't wait to get mine, got one on pre-order at the LHS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Goschke Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 Nice work! Looks like a great kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1930fordpickup Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 Looks fantastic ! They may just have a hit with this kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Viking Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 Sweet looking woody. Great looking paint. Can't believe it's not clear coated or polished. Nice job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luc Janssens Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 Love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peekay Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 You really nailed it Al, and in record time again! I like Tamiya sprays too but they never shine like that for me without a good deal of polishing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davewilly Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 Looks great...cant wait to pick one up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie8575 Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 Caddy engine or not, I'm sold. Charlie Larkin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bondo bill Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 wood is good -sharp build Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porscheman Posted December 31, 2013 Author Share Posted December 31, 2013 Once again, Thank you for all the great compliments on my Mercury. I can't wait to see other members ideas for this wonderful kit.. Happy New Years. Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumpa Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 Fantastic! I can't wait to get one of these. Really nice job Al! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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