1949 Mercury Sedan

[Zippi]

26 minutes ago, stavanzer said:

Bob, you can sure lay down an impressive paint job.

That has to be one of the smoothest applications I have seen!

You have a real talent for painting.

Thanks.  I really appreciate it man.

[cobraman]

I Think once you get the interior in and trim done and a nice set of wheels and tires you will like it more.

[Zippi]

59 minutes ago, cobraman said:

I Think once you get the interior in and trim done and a nice set of wheels and tires you will like it more.

I think so to Ray.  Thank's.

[bluestringer]

It's looking great Bob. I really like that gun metal color, fits perfect with the Merc. 

[Zippi]

5 minutes ago, bluestringer said:

It's looking great Bob. I really like that gun metal color, fits perfect with the Merc. 

Thanks James.  I'm diggin the color myself.

[stavanzer]

Tango & Cash, comes to mind....

[Zippi]

24 minutes ago, stavanzer said:

Tango & Cash, comes to mind....

Yup, and Cobra.

[stavanzer]

Indeed.

Going to be Killer when you get it done.

[Zippi]

31 minutes ago, stavanzer said:

Indeed.

Going to be Killer when you get it done.

Thank's.  Like my Grandaddy use to say, hope for the best and expect the worst.

[ModelcarJR]

Looking good, Bob!  You did a real nice job polishing it out! ??

[Zippi]

8 hours ago, ModelcarJR said:

Looking good, Bob!  You did a real nice job polishing it out! ??

Thank's John.  I think it came out pretty kewl.  

[Zippi]

I started on the foil and not sure if I'm going to do the top trim under the windows but I will get the front and rear window trim.  The foil seems to be going on pretty good.

Edited October 31, 2022 by Zippi

[espo]

Amazing how smooth these early Mercs looked even with a basic stock body and skirts. The paint looks great. 

[Slotto]

Agreed, that roof looks like glass

[Zippi]

18 minutes ago, espo said:

Amazing how smooth these early Mercs looked even with a basic stock body and skirts. The paint looks great. 

Thank's Dave.  Yeah, I love the body lines on the old Merc.  

[Zippi]

Not much going on with the 49 Merc.  I've been on vacation so I'm just trying to get my head back in the game.  I did get the chassis, gas tank, and exhaust painted and installed.  Looks like I forgot to paint the front and rear splash pan.  I guess they will get painted gloss black. 

Edited November 8, 2022 by Zippi

[TransAmMike]

Coming along nicely my Friend!!  Sure like that shine on the roof!!

[Zippi]

29 minutes ago, TransAmMike said:

Coming along nicely my Friend!!  Sure like that shine on the roof!!

I appreciate it man.  

[LL3 Model Worx]

Very nice! Gonna look real mean with trim/wheel/tire!

Looking forward to it.

[Zippi]

24 minutes ago, LL3 Model Worx said:

Very nice! Gonna look real mean with trim/wheel/tire!

Looking forward to it.

Thanks man.  Yeah, I think it's going to look pretty nice.

[Andrew McD]

I hate when I discover the parts that I forgot to paint!  ?  Your clear coat shine is freaking awesome!  I like the way the paint is looking, distinctive.  Glad you didn't pond it!

[Zippi]

13 minutes ago, Andrew McD said:

I hate when I discover the parts that I forgot to paint!  ?  Your clear coat shine is freaking awesome!  I like the way the paint is looking, distinctive.  Glad you didn't pond it!

Thank's Andrew.  Yup, I'm also glad I didn't put it in the drink.  

[Zippi]

Well....I decided to go with the 440 cu. in. engine at the last min.  I put the body on the chassis to I could square up the engine before gluing it in place.  Still have to detail the engine bay a little.

[Kit Karson]

Really enjoy watching over your shoulder, Brother!  

The paint is 

[SpikeSchumacher]

That's looking really good Bob! I remember building this kit after getting back into the hobby as an adult about 30 years ago or so. ?