French Quarter Voodoo 49 Merc--Rat Bit

[Dr. Cranky]

The time has come to build another 49 Merc because I know that I can never get enough of this kit . . .

This new project has gripped my imagination, so I've got it primered and with a few early details that I think are going to make this one extra special.

Stay tuned in as I'm sure more will be done to this soon . . .

Edited September 26, 2008 by DamnCranky

[CarModDave]

Extra special, indeed!

I'll be keeping watch on this one.............

[Jantrix]

Where did you get the webs? They would be perfect for a future build I'm planning. Fantastic work.

[george 53]

######, thems some awful big spiders! You gotta GIANT size can a Raid? Maybe you should be workin on it a little more often, so it don't get do many cobbywebs! Spiders aside, it looks like it's gonna be a killer ride. I do like the louvres on the hood, are they 1/72nd scale ladders? NEET trick! Edited September 24, 2008 by george 53

[GOTH KUSTOMS]

There It Is, WOW! what a start, awsome start...

[Tom Kren]

Thats going to be SWEEEEET! Just in time for october too! Now how did ya do the webs ?

[outlaw035]

###### cranky that is cool cant wait to see more....neal

[Dr. Cranky]

Thanks, folks, the webs were sent to me by a friend who had some etched . . . he wanted me to try it on a vehicle and so I am . . .

Stay tuned for more progress . . .

[Dr. Cranky]

Hey, Tom, thanks . . . unfortunately this is not my official Holloween build for this year . . . that ONE will be unveiled as soon as October comes around . . .

In the meantime though some slow progress tonight . . .

So the Voodoo Merc went from this:

To this:

To this:

To this:

The leopard print is painted on using nail art templates . . . it's about the right scale for this job . . .

The hood is going to be a different color just to show that this sucker has been worked on by its new owner . . . plus I'm not crazy about the spider and those webs . . . don't want to overdoit, you know.

Stay tuned in tomorrow for more progress.

[Dr. Cranky]

So since I didn't like the hood, I went back and reshot it with rust and a little black . . . and I still don't like how smooth it is . . . so I'm thinking of really making the hood look likt it's taken a beating . . .

[Dr. Cranky]

Innitially I liked the idea of a rusty orange, and then I thought green and then I thought: Why not all the colors I want? So I did it and here's some of what the final paint job is going to look like . . . I think those carbs are running a bit too rich too!!!

I also masked off the roof rectangle and shot some black/rust on the webs . . .

I really like the texture and look of this "replacement" hood . . .

I think the hood does justice and gets the viewer ready for those leopard skin panels!!!

Stay tuned in for more progress . . .

[cruz]

Interesting!!! Looking good!!!

[Dr. Cranky]

Thanks, Marcos and everyone.

I should be able to make some progress today. Stay tuned in . . .

[rv1963]

Wow that looks great, i like the different color hood it adds a lot of visual interest. I don't think i have ever seen a Merc rat rod but i like it.

[John Goschke]

Very twisted! Very Cool! Terrific techniques empoyed with great creativity; looking forward to the completion.

[ajulia]

Hello there friend!! You gotta style all of yer own.. This here is jus too coool!!! The hood treatment looks killer!!!! Swet take on a awesome kit

keep on wit the keepin on amigo!!!

peace

ajulia

[RodneyBad]

Wickedest Merc that has ever hit town.

Webs and paint is an Awesome Tounch.

Looks like nobody has worked on the hood since 49.

I think the flames go out the tail pipes not the hood.

Betcha it looked cool tho.

[Dr. Cranky]

Thanks, gents. I really appreciate the comments . . . last night I worked on this sucker's smile, trying to get the grin just right so I weathered all the sets of grills and fenders that comes with this great kit and tried it out for good measure . . .

And here are the results. I think I am going with the standard big-toothy grin on this one, picture #3.

Enjoy and stay tuned in for more progress . . .

This one is my least favorite . . .

There's something about this grill that really makes the Merc's smile pop. POP, I tell you!

[Dr. Cranky]

My friend Jim told me paint a gold tooth on this one for a bit more attitude, and so I did . . . and the pinstriping is done!!!

[walt francis]

cranky, This is going to be a Killer build and it looks like everything is falling into place and yes you can't build enough Mercs

[Dr. Cranky]

Thanks, Walt. WOW, that's a beatufiully flamed ride. Love the details on the rear wheel skirts . . .

It really is a fabulous kit, probaly very high up on my Top 10 list!!!

[walt francis]

Thanks, Walt. WOW, that's a beatufiully flamed ride. Love the details on the rear wheel skirts . . .

It really is a fabulous kit, probaly very high up on my Top 10 list!!!

Yes it is and the Nova that I just finished is along one of the top ten too

[Dr. Cranky]

I agree. That's a great kit too. I just built one . . . and oh, the 55 Chevy is wonderful.

Revell is putting out some fantastic kits, that's for sure. As long as they keep releasing them, we'll keep on buildin' 'em, right?

[walt francis]

I agree. That's a great kit too. I just built one . . . and oh, the 55 Chevy is wonderful.

Revell is putting out some fantastic kits, that's for sure. As long as they keep releasing them, we'll keep on buildin' 'em, right?

Oh yes we will !!!!! and it's great to see that they were listening to us for all that we needed and wanted in a great kit line

[Dr. Cranky]

BTW--You did a great great job on that NOVA. Box stock and beautiful!!! Congrats.