1914 Mercer Raceabout by Pyro -Finished

[Richard Bartrop]

This is the 1/32 Pyro Kit, and is definitely one of their better offerings.  I did replace the kit's black vinyl tires with a set cast in white RTV.

Edited December 13, 2015 by Richard Bartrop

[MAGIC MUFFLER]

I love Mercer's ----- keep going!!

[sjordan2]

Those1/32 Pyro classics can be surprisingly good. They made a very nice 1/32 Bugatti T59.

[Eric Macleod]

Excellent.  I like the choice of color on this one.  Let's see more. 

[Richard Bartrop]

Some more progress.

[Jurva]

Seems like 1/32 Smer kit, but with engine. I'm building one too, with 1/32 Hispano-Suiza engine from Roden.

[Richard Bartrop]

I added some reflectors to the headlights using the domes from a pair of wiggly doll eyes and some BMF.

The dash was done in flat brown with some grain added with a coloured pencil, followed by a coat of clear orange, with some gold BMF for the instruments.

 

Edited November 20, 2015 by Richard Bartrop

[Richard Bartrop]

 

The acetylene tank was missing from the kit, so I scratched up a new one.  I also made a new taillight that looked more like the one on the real car.

I rubbed a little powdered charcoal into the tread of the tires to simulate road grime.  I think I'm calling this on done.

Edited December 13, 2015 by Richard Bartrop

[Eric Macleod]

Excellent building,  especially in this scale.  I wish it was mine÷

[charlie8575]

I've got all of their brass cars. I might build them next year as a mega-project of sorts. 

Looks good.

Charlie Larkin

[Richard Bartrop]

I've got all of their brass cars. I might build them next year as a mega-project of sorts. 

Looks good.

Charlie Larkin

I'm definitely looking forward to seeing that.

[unclescott58]

Wow! Very nice job Richard. Contrary to rumors, as we can see be your build, those old Pyro kits are not bad kits at all. 

Scott

 

[misterNNL]

Great job on this smaller scale classic.Thanks for sharing.