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I've never done a "workbench" post, so here it goes.

After building 2 Italeri and 1 Tamiya, I've decided to change it up and go domestic. This will be my first rubbed out paint job, so, if I mess up, you'll be right there with me. ?

I will be going traditional on this one, just a little lower than originally out of the box.

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Edited by k.blackwell
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So. This is the color of choice. Sanded the seam lines and sprayed dark gray primer to get a deeper effect. Waiting a couple days, then apply the clear.

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The interior. First thought I would go two tone white/light green. Now I'm thinking dark green/light green. But would that be too much green?? Opinions???

Decisions, decisions......

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Green looks awesome. This is a good kit. I just finished it about two builds ago. I did mine green as well, but with a tan, copper, and gold interior. Keep it up!

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Looking good ! Can never go wrong with green, one of my favorite colors on cars. Im sure whatever decision you make on the interior would be the right one, but personally green/white or green/saddle brown would be my choice, with lots of chrome !!!!

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Nice colors you've picked out Keith. I'd personally do the green and white interior to lighten things up inside....with that chopped top, if you do all green, you won't see much detail I'm afraid because it'll just be too dark inside. Cheers, Tim

Posted

There you go big guy. Changed it

hehe thanks .. and I DO love how yor Merc is looking.. that green is killer!

Posted

Thanks everybody for the kind words and advice. Yes, I do think the white/green would be best.

Progress. Everything was painted yesterday and started building today. Nothing spectacular really.....

Thanks for checking it out!!

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  • 2 weeks later...
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Thanks for the encouragement everybody!! Well me and the misses have sold our condo and are moving in a week. So, instead of polishing, I went another route I've never tried. Future.

Trying to build and pack is proving to be hard. So It'll probably be awhile before the next post. Hopefully from my new workbench!!!!!! Hurray!!!!

Progress tonight:

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