1959scudetto Posted May 12, 2021 Posted May 12, 2021 Besides the 1957 Chevy, the 1949 Mercury is probably the most-built post-war American modelcar. Of course, I also wanted one in my collection: I built this one in 1984 – my very first spray-painting job (Duplicolor automotive lacquer) – 23 years later I reworked the chrome trim with Bare metal foil and made some photos afterwards - some details are definitely wrong, for example the indicators that should be clear/white, but certeinly not orange (is more "European") Kit is mostly box stock – the only issue was the trunk lid which doesn’t close exactly.
1959scudetto Posted May 14, 2021 Author Posted May 14, 2021 On 5/12/2021 at 11:04 PM, espo said: Still a beautiful looking Mercury. Thanks, David. On 5/13/2021 at 12:38 AM, bbowser said: Nice to see a stock '49. Great color. Thanks, Bruce -I build mostly stock. On 5/13/2021 at 12:41 AM, Classicgas said: Well done. Thanks, Lee. On 5/13/2021 at 3:15 AM, larman said: Nice to see a stock one! Beautiful color! Thank you, Larry. The clearcoat weas brush-painted, the metallic blue is automotive laquer from a rattle can. 15 hours ago, ChrisR said: Very nice!
David G. Posted May 14, 2021 Posted May 14, 2021 Beautiful color, nicely detailed, well done! David G.
1959scudetto Posted May 14, 2021 Author Posted May 14, 2021 4 hours ago, ATHU said: Super nice Mercury, great work!! Thank you. Anders ! 3 hours ago, David G. said: Beautiful color, nicely detailed, well done! David G. Thanks, David !
Oldcarfan27 Posted May 15, 2021 Posted May 15, 2021 Very authentic color, scale finish and patina. Looks real! I like automotive touch up paint. On models it lasts and is as durable as on 1:1 cars.
1959scudetto Posted May 16, 2021 Author Posted May 16, 2021 On 5/15/2021 at 5:21 AM, Oldcarfan27 said: Very authentic color, scale finish and patina. Looks real! I like automotive touch up paint. On models it lasts and is as durable as on 1:1 cars. Thank you Patrick - I mostly use automotive lacquer rattle cans for my models. On 5/15/2021 at 12:44 PM, PappyD340 said: Beautifully done!! Thanks, Larry ! 20 hours ago, iSewen said: Absolutely stunning ! ? Thanks, Michal !
1959scudetto Posted May 19, 2021 Author Posted May 19, 2021 22 hours ago, Dave Darby said: Great color. I like it. Thanks, Dave ! 11 hours ago, slusher said: Absolutely gorgeous model!! Thank you Carl !
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