56 Merc mild Kustom

[tabsscale1]

Started a resin body from Star models 56  Merc going be a curbside mild Kustom

[Ramfins59]

I love the '56 Merc Todd.  I built the Modelhaus' resin kit.  I look forward to seeing yours.  I wish I could find a '53, '54 & '55 Merc.

[tabsscale1]

I love the '56 Merc Todd.  I built the Modelhaus' resin kit.  I look forward to seeing yours.  I wish I could find a '53, '54 & '55 Merc.

Star Models has 55 Sedan and Hardtop

 

[Ramfins59]

Thanks Todd, I just checked out their website.  I guess if I order from them I'll have to use Spaz Stix to chrome the grille & bumpers.  I don't have an airbrush for Alclad or the Alclad spray.

[CometMan]

This should be very cool Todd! Love seeing things you don't see everyday!

[tabsscale1]

Thanks Todd, I just checked out their website.  I guess if I order from them I'll have to use Spaz Stix to chrome the grille & bumpers.  I don't have an airbrush for Alclad or the Alclad spray.

That is the only problem with their stuff you either have to send it off to be chromed or do alclad or Spaxtic. Going to try something on mine using JNJ powders and gloss black seen it done and it looked like chrome.

[DumpyDan]

Looks good, going to keep my eye on this one

[EL LOCO]

Nice. Where did you get those pin strip decal sheet??

[tabsscale1]

Nice. Where did you get those pin strip decal sheet??

Model roundup and ebay they are done by Gofer decals

[espo]

These cars made great customs. Are you going tutone or staying solid ? Is this a curbside or does it have an open hood?  

[tabsscale1]

These cars made great customs. Are you going tutone or staying solid ? Is this a curbside or does it have an open hood?  

The hood is open needs AMT 56 Ford kit to Finish I glued the hood shut as I I just wanted to do a curbside. It will be tutone want to do the one in the picture

[espo]

That should look great.  

[om617]

Cool project of not often seen subject. 

[Kustom Rodder]

Nice choice on your decision on replicating the one in the pic will be watching this one.

[EL LOCO]

Model roundup and ebay they are done by Gofer decals

 

Thanks. Much appreciated

[vintagercr]

Nice!

[tabsscale1]

Been working on this again Since the Bumpers aren't chrome I painted them with AlcladII I have the front one done. I also got the body taped off and painted. I have a few places that need to be fixed, once that is done I will clear coat it.

[bisc63]

Nice. Is the car you're referencing a Larry Watson job? Looks like his style...

[tabsscale1]

Nice. Is the car you're referencing a Larry Watson job? Looks like his style...

Yes it is

[tabsscale1]

Well I finished this finally

[Modlbldr]

That turned out fantastic Todd! Great job on a different subject. I'll have to check out Star Models. 

What tires did you use? They look perfect for a custom of that year. What, if any problems did you have with meshing the resin with the kit?

Later- 

[carman1]

That turned out fantastic Todd! Great job on a different subject. I'll have to check out Star Models. 

                                      

Couldn't have said it better  !

[espo]

Your build looks fantastic. You mentioned using Alclad paint for the bumpers. I have also been using their paint but have a problem with the "chrome" coming off the bumpers when I handle them to mount to the model. Is there a clear to put over it or is there something else that you do ?    

[John Goschke]

Looks good! One of my favorite Watson cars!

[tabsscale1]

Your build looks fantastic. You mentioned using Alclad paint for the bumpers. I have also been using their paint but have a problem with the "chrome" coming off the bumpers when I handle them to mount to the model. Is there a clear to put over it or is there something else that you do ?    

no I had the same problem stripped them and shot the alclad  when the black was slightly tacky. I then set them to the side for a couple weeks