Revell 49 merc

[Brudda]

10 hours ago, Chris Smith said:

Bruce my friend, as always outstanding craftsmanship and execution! 
 

Thank you Chris. 

[Brudda]

2 hours ago, David G. said:

Smoooooth an' deadly!

David G.

Thank you David G

[Brudda]

Had to stop on the 49 for a few.  Took time to paint a 1/8 427 cobra. For my friend Mark. A big project. A big model. Did not want to mess it up. Very expensive kit. It came out good so back on the merc. 

[Brudda]

On 7/3/2022 at 4:31 PM, cobraman said:

Paint looks great ! I like that you painted the wheels. The black looks better to my eye.

Hello Ray, painted the agora 427 cobra of my friend Mark. Black like the mfh kit I did. Going to look really mean. I have a list of cobras that people all over the world want painted. Who knew this would be something to do. 

[crazyjim]

I'm lovin' the SHINY ???

[David G.]

It would appear Bruce, that you've perfected the art of painting.

That's an amazing finish.

David G.

[Brudda]

Well now that the cobra is painted and I put a radiator in my jeep, I can continue on the merc. Put the interior in. Set the front bumper and grill to see what it looks like. On to the body. Not much more to go. 

[Brudda]

Well here it is so far. Chassis mounted to the body. Still have to put a few suspension things. Bumpers and mirrors, and it’s complete. Oh I’m adding sidepipes. Will be finished this weekend. Maybe. Hot August Nights here in Reno. I am invited from a friend to attend the shows. Arranged the bodywork and paint on this car. It’s been several years but it’s getting there. Has been entered for cruzing. 

[Brudda]

Lights, bumpers installed. Painting the wipers and mirror black. Sidepipes are black also. Falling into place. 

[FLHCAHZ]

Looking Killer!

[Brudda]

3 hours ago, FLHCAHZ said:

Looking Killer!

Thank you FLHCAHZ

[Brudda]

Added the sidepipes. I was wondering if it would work, I like it. 

[Brudda]

12 minutes ago, Brudda said:

Added the sidepipes. I was wondering if it would work, I like it. 

 

[cobraman]

Pipes were a great addition.

[ModelcarJR]

The 49 looks great as well as the Camaro!  Nice paint on the 49 and I agree that the pipes really add to it! Nice work! ??

[mrm]

1 hour ago, Brudda said:

 

When you first said "side pipes" I was like NOOOOOO. It would not go with the modern look. Then I saw the black bumpers and I was thinking definitely no side pipes. But seeing it now, it works very well. They actually complete the look. Thank God you left them black. I am not a fan of chameleon colors on hot rods, but your Merc looks killer. Great job. 

[Jantrix]

I really like this.

[Brudda]

Thank you Ray

[Brudda]

1 hour ago, ModelcarJR said:

The 49 looks great as well as the Camaro!  Nice paint on the 49 and I agree that the pipes really add to it! Nice work! ??

Thank you ModelcarJR

[Brudda]

44 minutes ago, Jantrix said:

I really like this.

Thank you Jantrix

[Brudda]

48 minutes ago, mrm said:

When you first said "side pipes" I was like NOOOOOO. It would not go with the modern look. Then I saw the black bumpers and I was thinking definitely no side pipes. But seeing it now, it works very well. They actually complete the look. Thank God you left them black. I am not a fan of chameleon colors on hot rods, but your Merc looks killer. Great job. 

Thank you mrm

[Street Rod]

Great looking Merc! I’m not a big fan of color change paint, but it’s exactly right for this build. The interior looks good, too. Custom but not over done. Perfect stance. Really like this!

 I see a couple of these kits finding their way into my stash.

[Brudda]

3 hours ago, Street Rod said:

Great looking Merc! I’m not a big fan of color change paint, but it’s exactly right for this build. The interior looks good, too. Custom but not over done. Perfect stance. Really like this!

 I see a couple of these kits finding their way into my stash.

Thank you Street Rod. This is actually my first custom.  Had a idea of how I would want one built and here it is. A cool looking ride with a little horsepower and reliable. I did not know if the old would go with the new, but it seemed to work. 

[Brudda]

Slowly adding little things as the paint dries. Installed the park lights and rear tail lamps. Air intake. Be adding license plate, mirrors and wipers this weekend. Oh and making a fuel cell as I cut out the gas tank when I modified the frame for the bigger wheels and tires.  anyone remember “blue dots?”

[mustang1989]

An amazing build with amazing paint work. Everything about this build is something to be admired. 

Very cool 1:1 Camaro as well. One of these days........   

I've got a 94 C1500 that I've stuffed a 406 small block in that gets around pretty good, but it doesn't have the character that a classic sports car does. I don't see many 327's anymore so that's an added plus right there.