The '49 Merc kit has wood grain texture in the plastic. I guess the plan would be to either apply the kit decals or paint with acrylics and then load up the clear?
Got a free Merc wagon from IPMS to do a review. Bumpers are being stripped to be used as a base for front & rear rolled pans. I'm thinking chrome reversed wheels with baby moons. Maybe a rack on top for surfboard(s). Also going to try painting the "wood".
Just get rid of that white stuff and the cold. I'm scheduled to go to Grand Rapids next week, spend a couple of days with Mom and then head over to Rockford for a day. I predict that I'll be anxious to get home to FLA.