maltsr Posted November 11, 2015 Share Posted November 11, 2015 (edited) I built my first version of this kit many years ago, and wanted to do another variation. I used the kit fender skirts, but reduced them in height and added three slits for some chrome trim spears, which were made from styrene strip covered in Bare Metal Foil. Otherwise this is mainly an OOB build with parts box wheels and some plug wiring. The front grill insert came from the AMT 1949 Ford (I think). Paint is Tamiya rattlecan, Coral Blue with a Racing White interior. I brushed some enamel Titanium Gold accents on the upholstery. This really is a great kit with excellent parts fit and ease of construction. Edited November 11, 2015 by maltsr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geno Posted November 11, 2015 Share Posted November 11, 2015 Wow, now that's a stunner. I'm drooling all over myself lol. Great job Paul. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Pugh Posted November 11, 2015 Share Posted November 11, 2015 Nicely done! Very clean!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAT-T Posted November 11, 2015 Share Posted November 11, 2015 VERY NICE PAUL, LOVE THE COLOR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayne swayze Posted November 11, 2015 Share Posted November 11, 2015 BEAUTIFUL !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxer Posted November 11, 2015 Share Posted November 11, 2015 Those side spears are perfect ... the grill is also a great choice. A real looker! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geewhiz Posted November 11, 2015 Share Posted November 11, 2015 Gorgeous Merc!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fseva Posted November 11, 2015 Share Posted November 11, 2015 Man, that is absolutely beautiful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 Paul... holy krapp! That is absolutely bee-yoo-tiful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagercr Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 Very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
62pyro Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 That turned out gorgeous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helix Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 Nicely done mate, the Coral Blue looks good on this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmvw guy Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 Beautiful model. You don't have to do much to these (oob) to make them look good. I do like what you did to the fender skirts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramfins59 Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 Wow, what a great job you did on this car Paul. Well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTJUNIOR Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 STUNNING MERC! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 Very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Ambrose Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 Very, very nice; I especially like your paintwork. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 A real knock out Paul. Excellent.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DumpyDan Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 Alright, what a great color choice, you made a cool merc............NICE! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldscool Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 Beautifully done! Nice paint and well thought out modifications. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peekay Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 Beautifully built and the skirts look like they were designed by some legendary stylist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yura1961 Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 Beautiful work, and great photography as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stavanzer Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 A winner, for sure.That Tamiya Coral Blue is quickly becoming one of my favorite colours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carrucha Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 Cool Merc. Well built and finished. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy Jon Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 What a great build Paul, super clean, and super cool, Bravo!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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