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Started Spring 2006 I’m calling it done. (Finished 6/30/22) It was built to represent the Chrysler New Yorker St. Regis that my dad had restored. It’s painted in the correct cloud white over desert rose. I used Testors classic black to complete the tri-tone color. Dad’s Chrysler I started with a built model I got off EBay and a reissued customizing kit. It was a fight all the way and I’m not at all pleased with the outcome. When I started this project I thought it would be a breeze to paint since the multi-piece body came together along the chrome. I should have been able to paint each piece separately and then assemble it. The poor fit of the parts where the rear deck, side panels and roof, especially on the right side, came together made it necessary to assemble body first and smooth out the seems. Foiling the chrome was also a challenge working along the seems. It’s definitely not my best work. I did add the factory air conditioner that’s located under the package shelf. I scratch built the center vent. The MoPar master parts book indicated that there is a vent on either side as well. The illustrations in the parts book looked like speaker grills so that’s what I used. ? My dad’s AC worked very well and was really appreciated in Roswell, NM!The engine bay was well represented for the era. I goofed here. The valve covers should have been gold. I wanted the herringbone pattern on seats to stand out so I scraped the paint off after painting them white. This was tedious and, as you can see, the result isn’t perfect. The wheel covers, grille, bumpers, and taillights were stripped and painted with Alcad. Thanks for looking. Comments welcome.

Another beauty! Outstanding work!

Seems like after market resin is always a gamble

Uncle Sam’s ride!

Wow! Looks like solid, bulletproof, take no prisoners rod! Very realistic looking build. Nice job!

Very nice, creative build. I hate dust!

Cute little speedster

Very interesting ?

Very nice! I like the rear treatment

Crazy ’bout a Mercury! One of my favorite years. Nicely done

Another beauty!

Looking good!

I have collected real rust dust as I patch up my 1:1 vehicles. I now have a better ideas on how to put it to work! Thanks again!

Thanks for sharing,Mike. That’s a great instructional video! I’ve always wanted to try some weathering myself.

That’s Wiley Coyote’s favorite brand! It must be great, especially for use on Roadrunners! Beep beep!

The “after” pics look way better!

Cool little car! Thanks for the history lesson!?

I would be interested in one as well as a bathtub Nash.

Now if only we could get it in a 1:25 kit. Any mid ‘50’sPackard! Please!

Snake, hope you’re well along on the road to recovery so you can forum on. You are much missed here.

Beautiful work! The trim and badges are flawless!

Wow! Looks fantastic! I was sorting through old magazines yesterday and just reread the SAE cover story of Juha Airio’s build of this c-body. Talk about synchronicity! I was actually looking for a how to tip by him on green tint windows. I have to agree Juha Airio the best when it comes wielding an X-Acto. Haven’t heard or seen anything from him in quite a while. Is he still with us?

I have been interested in this series for a while now and this looks very good! (I have the Lancer and Valiant, both unbuilt yet.)The single exhaust was a refreshing and welcome surprise! ? So use to the duel exhausts on the Johan and AMT chassis of the era. How does this kit compare to the Johan Chrysler?

2 very nice looking builds!

Not much more to say. Others have said it all. Nice work!