GINGERMEGGS Posted May 14, 2017 Share Posted May 14, 2017 I have the Entex 1/16 scale Mercer. Were there ever any decals for the black striping for this kit?Looking for a easy way to do the mudguards and other details.I love 1/16 scale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xingu Posted May 14, 2017 Share Posted May 14, 2017 The old ITC Raceabout kit had vinyl decals for the stripes. Not sure if Entex included them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjordan2 Posted May 14, 2017 Share Posted May 14, 2017 No decals. You can get some information on this kit from Harry P's book, page 57." Instead of trying to recreate the very thin dual black and red stripe look, I went with single, wide black stripes. I created all the stripes by masking the body panels with Scotch tape, and cutting the stripe shapes freehand with an X-acto. It wasn't easy to get the stripes perfect cutting the mask by hand, but I think I did pretty well." Details on his build here: http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/topic/75837-1913-mercer-raceabout/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GINGERMEGGS Posted May 15, 2017 Author Share Posted May 15, 2017 I have seen Harry`s work before and am always impressed but I am somewhat short of Harry`s skills.I have purchased some 2mm Tamiya tapes that may help me with the lines.But at 85 my hands and eyes are not what they used to be so the outcome should be interesting.Then again this could be a unique Mercer with a non line appearance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GINGERMEGGS Posted May 15, 2017 Author Share Posted May 15, 2017 (edited) I have been a follower of this forum for some time but have never contributed but was sure my request for info would be good.I have solved my problem of the stripes.....the trial looks good! Using 2mm black pin stripe that I had used as a waterline mark on model ships.This I cut with a scalpel into 1mm strips and did one mudguard! Looked good and much narrower than Harry`s.Will post photo when I learn how to do it.And finally I have to say how sorry I was to hear of Harry`s passing.....I purchased his book through Amazon today. http://plasticmodelbuilding.blogspot.co.uk/ Edited May 15, 2017 by GINGERMEGGS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GINGERMEGGS Posted May 17, 2017 Author Share Posted May 17, 2017 Here is the front fender with the trial of the striping. I think the smaller is more discreet .they will come off fo painting as I agree with Harry that a softer yellow will look better than the molding colour . Any suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GINGERMEGGS Posted May 29, 2017 Author Share Posted May 29, 2017 My experiment with the tape seemed ok so I decided to go that way. Splitting the tape was rather tedious but allowed different widths . The tape held on well smoothing it out with cotton sticks. To make sure that the tape did not move anymore I sprayed the tape areas with Long Life Floor polish.....Future is no longer available in Australia so this product has been used by modelers here with success. It is milky in appearance but drys clear and has self leveling properties. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbowser Posted May 30, 2017 Share Posted May 30, 2017 Looking good. I'm following this with interest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GINGERMEGGS Posted June 1, 2017 Author Share Posted June 1, 2017 I forgot to mention that I painted the model with Tamiya Lemon Yellow X-8 before doing the stripes. There was a bit of warp in the rear body section that I could not get out so I cut off the trailing pieces with a saw and rejoined them later. To be expected seeing that it was probably packaged 50 odd years ago and has laid side ways in the box. I am always sorry to see the engine disappear under the bonnet after spending so much time crafting it. Here it is before going under. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gray07 Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 iam pretty sure I have a built white one of these, sitting in a box in basement Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GINGERMEGGS Posted June 3, 2017 Author Share Posted June 3, 2017 Getting towards the home run now..wheels ready and the brass still to come.I did not go for a wooden dash which I could have as I have plenty of wood from my boat building but decided to colour the kit dash as close as I could to timber with paint. It is unfortunate that Entex is no longer here as their range was so interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bennyg Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 Very nice!Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DumpyDan Posted June 4, 2017 Share Posted June 4, 2017 Looking good, you know looks good even at this stage of completion may want to leave it alone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GINGERMEGGS Posted June 6, 2017 Author Share Posted June 6, 2017 Well here we are at the end of the build and I must say that this model is a delight to build. It is a sad that the types of 1/16 scale oldies are not being produced today. Love to see another Entex style company. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoom Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 Nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjordan2 Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 Outstanding job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peteski Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 Looks good! There were few other cars in this series of models. You might want to seek them out and build them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjordan2 Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 Looks good! There were few other cars in this series of models. You might want to seek them out and build them.Check out Harry P's book and photo site. He built most of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjordan2 Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 I don't know if scale is important to you, but I keep a bookmark for 1/16 car kits on eBay.http://www.ebay.com/sch/Models-Kits/1188/i.html?_sop=10&_nkw=1/16+car+model+kit&_from=R40&_trksid=m194 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbowser Posted June 10, 2017 Share Posted June 10, 2017 Outstanding! The only nit I would pick is to tone down the gloss a bit on the seats, but otherwise this is very cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Macleod Posted June 17, 2017 Share Posted June 17, 2017 I like everything about this model. I have to build one myself some day. Very well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f1ford48 Posted February 15, 2018 Share Posted February 15, 2018 Nice work Leslie- the Magneto is even the correct color. These old Entex kits were the best in the series. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stavanzer Posted September 28, 2018 Share Posted September 28, 2018 Wow! Great Build, of a rare kit. You did it justice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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