Zippi Posted October 15, 2022 Posted October 15, 2022 This is the AMT kit that I bought about a month ago at a Model Car Show for $15. I've pulled all the parts from the box that will be painted the body color which will be Tamiya X-10 Gun Metal and cleared with Tamiya X-22 Clear. I found a pic online that just looked really nice in green so I'm going to fashion mine after this one but in the Gun Metal. The kit has some pretty nasty mold lines that need to be cleaned up but all in all, not a bad looking kit so far. If you have built this kit, leave me a comment on your take on this kit. If you built the green one I've shown my hats off to you for an excellent build. 4
KWT Posted October 15, 2022 Posted October 15, 2022 Sound like a winner The green one is slick too... found the thread... https://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/topic/79482-stock-1949-mercury-amt/
Zippi Posted October 15, 2022 Author Posted October 15, 2022 50 minutes ago, KWT said: Sound like a winner The green one is slick too... found the thread... https://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/topic/79482-stock-1949-mercury-amt/ Yup....that's the one. One nice looking 49 Merc.
bobthehobbyguy Posted October 15, 2022 Posted October 15, 2022 great choice on color.. FYI that kit was originally released as part of the trophy series in the 1960's.
Zippi Posted October 15, 2022 Author Posted October 15, 2022 17 minutes ago, bobthehobbyguy said: great choice on color.. FYI that kit was originally released as part of the trophy series in the 1960's. Yeah, it's an oldie but goodie
slusher Posted October 16, 2022 Posted October 16, 2022 Builds up to a real nice model. Bob with you talent I know it will be a sharp Mercury!
Zippi Posted October 16, 2022 Author Posted October 16, 2022 49 minutes ago, slusher said: Builds up to a real nice model. Bob with you talent I know it will be a sharp Mercury! Thanks Carl. I'll give it my best shot. 1
XYHARRY Posted October 16, 2022 Posted October 16, 2022 G'day Bob. I built this kit many years ago and from memory I don't think I had any major issues with it. Mine was also grey. I lowered mine and added custom tail lights, 60s Cadillac style. It's now in my rebuild queue. Goodluck with yours, I'll be following. Cheers, David. ??
papajohn97 Posted October 16, 2022 Posted October 16, 2022 (edited) I agree with others here, for an old mold kit, it’s an excellent one. I built and posted a stock version recently (here), the only problem I had was getting the openable trunk lid to close/ seat against the body. I finally gave up and bonded the trunk lid closed but have seen other posted builds without this issue so it was likely operator error on my part and not the kit. Looking forward to following your build progress. Edited October 16, 2022 by papajohn97 Missing words
Zippi Posted October 16, 2022 Author Posted October 16, 2022 7 hours ago, XYHARRY said: G'day Bob. I built this kit many years ago and from memory I don't think I had any major issues with it. Mine was also grey. I lowered mine and added custom tail lights, 60s Cadillac style. It's now in my rebuild queue. Goodluck with yours, I'll be following. Cheers, David. ?? Thanks for the info Dave. Good to know there are no major issues with this kit. I may be lowering mine as well. I like the color on your 49. 1
Zippi Posted October 16, 2022 Author Posted October 16, 2022 7 hours ago, papajohn97 said: I agree with others here, for an old mold kit, it’s an excellent one. I built and posted a stock version recently (here), the only problem I had was getting the openable trunk lid to close/ seat against the body. I finally gave up and bonded the trunk lid closed but have seen other posted builds without this issue so it was likely operator error on my part and not the kit. Looking forward to following your build progress. I remember your 49 now. Really nice. I like the color you went with. Yeah, my deck lid fits a little funny so it will take some work. Wasn't aware that the deck lit would open and close.
Plowboy Posted October 16, 2022 Posted October 16, 2022 Definitely test fit the trunk! There is a bit of a fitment issue on this kit. It could be from how many times it's been issued and dependant on how old or new the kit is. Nothing major that can't be fixed easily though. 1
Zippi Posted October 16, 2022 Author Posted October 16, 2022 52 minutes ago, Plowboy said: Definitely test fit the trunk! There is a bit of a fitment issue on this kit. It could be from how many times it's been issued and dependant on how old or new the kit is. Nothing major that can't be fixed easily though. Thanks for the heads up Roger. I'll have to check it out and see what my options might be.
Zippi Posted October 18, 2022 Author Posted October 18, 2022 (edited) Did some work on the body this morning. I got the fender skirts glued in place and they look tight all the way around. I got the hood fitting about a good as it's going to get but the deck lid is a different story. It does not fit well at all. I guess I'll display it with the deck lid open. I did a little mockup with the custom wheels from the kit and some white wall tires from the parts box. It was 32° this morning so I think I'll wait til later in the week to do any painting. Edited October 18, 2022 by Zippi 5
Zippi Posted October 18, 2022 Author Posted October 18, 2022 13 minutes ago, TransAmMike said: Nice start there Buddy!! Thank's Buddy. Still not decided on the wheels & tires just yet.
Calb56 Posted October 18, 2022 Posted October 18, 2022 I love this kit, looking forward to what you do!!!
Sledsel Posted October 18, 2022 Posted October 18, 2022 Cut the rear of the interior tub off where the trunk hinge attaches. Use a piece of tube to mount the hinge, it will fit more firmly
Zippi Posted October 18, 2022 Author Posted October 18, 2022 1 hour ago, Calb56 said: I love this kit, looking forward to what you do!!! Thanks man.
Zippi Posted October 18, 2022 Author Posted October 18, 2022 18 minutes ago, Sledsel said: Cut the rear of the interior tub off where the trunk hinge attaches. Use a piece of tube to mount the hinge, it will fit more firmly Thank's for the info about the tube. My deck lid just does not match the shape of the body.
bobthehobbyguy Posted October 18, 2022 Posted October 18, 2022 It is my understanding that the trunk issue was caused by how the trunk hinge was trapped between the body and the interior tub. Changing the trunk hinges would fix that.
Zippi Posted October 18, 2022 Author Posted October 18, 2022 1 hour ago, bobthehobbyguy said: It is my understanding that the trunk issue was caused by how the trunk hinge was trapped between the body and the interior tub. Changing the trunk hinges would fix that. Thanks for the info but on mine it's not the hinge. My deck lid is not the same shape as the body. The only cure is to fab a new deck lid and that's out of my wheel house.
Zippi Posted October 19, 2022 Author Posted October 19, 2022 1 hour ago, bluestringer said: 49 Merc is looking good Bob. Thanks James. Much appreciated.
slusher Posted October 19, 2022 Posted October 19, 2022 Nice wheel and tire choice Bob! One thing I do in cooler weather is paint outside and bring it in the house. I am sure you have done that buddy.
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