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I do it because my painting skills suck. Makes it a lot easier to buff it out ?

Yeah, good way to start. Maybe make a template for the the wheel opening and do it all in pencil first. Measure twice, cut once ?.

Gotta put my $00.02 in here, Len. The changes to the side trim are pretty subtle and to try to duplicate it may not be worthwhile. The side trim is a very prominent feature so you want it looking right.

Those Mercury covers are the cat's pajamas, Bil.

My recollection of the AMT kit is a hole in the oil pan but that could be just about any AMT kit I'm thinking of. Anyway, I gotta go study for my lung function test.

The chopped top isn't a consideration? I'm pretty sure I can chop a Merc but Revell did such a nice job, why not? You're scaring me, Bil. ? OK, how about some inspiration shots?

Unpack that last sentence, the part about the AMT kit.

Gotta make it your own. The chopped Merc is an icon but it's an individual's interpretation of "the Chopped Merc" that gives it individuality. Gotta look at a whole big bunch of them and see where you fit. Lots of material in the ether. I used to think they were all the same. They're not. I just picked up a '57 300C kit. Makes a nice mild custom. Lots of plain, flat sheet metal. Already has some custom elements going on. Gotta get it down, though. Way down. Built one decades ago, stock version. I recall a severe fit issue. But I digress......?.

Its.....its.....?<-me holding my breath. ?

It looks like a stock-ish sort of combination. Is the exterior color a secret? Or are you thinking pea-soup green pearl? How about body mods? Shaved gutters? Sunken antennas? Weird tail lights. Frenched rear plate. Canted quads and a '54 Desoto grille!...and cool lakes pipes.

Interesting color combo on the interior, Bil. They go well together. ?

You could paint it yellow ?. Well....OK, yellow ain't good for resale. ?

That there is a genuine Edsel power plant. If you prefer less flashy, maybe something out of a truck?

You might want to to find a pair of "Thunderbird" rocker covers for that engine which would likely be salvaged from a wrecked square bird. Or...or maybe this would be cool ?? Wouldn't this raise an eyebrow?

That must be the misinformation they're always talking about. ?

The FE was available in '58, Bil. Ford had a 332 but there were other versions in Mercury and Edsel cars. I figured you would want a warmed-over flattie in your tail-dragger. ?

Oooo....I'm listening ?

Bummer, Bil. If the glue didn't penetrate the paint, you should be in good shape. If it did, look for a pair of big numerals in you decal stash.? Your solid color should be good for touching-up. Give it a week on the shelf of shame. It is a beauty ?. Glad you have stock grille installed.

I've been patient. Let's wrap this one up, David. Wake up Mr.& Mrs Futura and get the bubble cleaned up. Good thinking on the foil/molding thing. Meticulous workmanship, David.

Thanks, Carl. It was a popular color in that era.

This is looking right, Greg. Nice attitude. It's amazing how quickly five years zips by.

Dont look at me, I tried to stop it. ?

Well, I've been meaning to get over there for coffee pods....can I get you a few boxes?

NOBODY HERE IS WEARING DIAPERS! Yet ?

Ya see? This is what happens while waiting for paint. Builders get bored(and boring ?) and we end up going down this road once again. Spiraling ever downward. Back to football.