GINGERMEGGS

Very well done.. This is a fine looking model and shows great detail in 1/12 scale.

I was surprised to see some of Harry`s models that featured in his book are up for sale on Ebay. I would love one but I am afraid they would not travel undamaged to Australia. I have built most of these Entex models and am afraid to shift them from the shelf for cleaning. The baggage handlers here pass parcels like grid iron players. Good and interesting buys for US model collectors.

A great model to build and looks good when finished. Did this one earlier this year Red is a good choice.

Well here we are at the end of the build and I must say that this model is a delight to build. It is a sad that the types of 1/16 scale oldies are not being produced today. Love to see another Entex style company.

A great start with some original aspects.

Getting towards the home run now..wheels ready and the brass still to come.I did not go for a wooden dash which I could have as I have plenty of wood from my boat building but decided to colour the kit dash as close as I could to timber with paint. It is unfortunate that Entex is no longer here as their range was so interesting.

I forgot to mention that I painted the model with Tamiya Lemon Yellow X-8 before doing the stripes. There was a bit of warp in the rear body section that I could not get out so I cut off the trailing pieces with a saw and rejoined them later. To be expected seeing that it was probably packaged 50 odd years ago and has laid side ways in the box. I am always sorry to see the engine disappear under the bonnet after spending so much time crafting it. Here it is before going under.

My experiment with the tape seemed ok so I decided to go that way. Splitting the tape was rather tedious but allowed different widths . The tape held on well smoothing it out with cotton sticks. To make sure that the tape did not move anymore I sprayed the tape areas with Long Life Floor polish.....Future is no longer available in Australia so this product has been used by modelers here with success. It is milky in appearance but drys clear and has self leveling properties.

Here is the front fender with the trial of the striping. I think the smaller is more discreet .they will come off fo painting as I agree with Harry that a softer yellow will look better than the molding colour . Any suggestions?

I have been a follower of this forum for some time but have never contributed but was sure my request for info would be good. I have solved my problem of the stripes.....the trial looks good! Using 2mm black pin stripe that I had used as a waterline mark on model ships. This I cut with a scalpel into 1mm strips and did one mudguard! Looked good and much narrower than Harry`s. Will post photo when I learn how to do it. And finally I have to say how sorry I was to hear of Harry`s passing.....I purchased his book through Amazon today. http://plasticmodelbuilding.blogspot.co.uk/

I have seen Harry`s work before and am always impressed but I am somewhat short of Harry`s skills. I have purchased some 2mm Tamiya tapes that may help me with the lines. But at 85 my hands and eyes are not what they used to be so the outcome should be interesting. Then again this could be a unique Mercer with a non line appearance.

I have the Entex 1/16 scale Mercer. Were there ever any decals for the black striping for this kit? Looking for a easy way to do the mudguards and other details. I love 1/16 scale.