70 Sting Posted February 3, 2023 Posted February 3, 2023 Ever have one of those builds where you're kinda tired of the kit or maybe it's not looking how you wanted? This was one for me. Finally pushed this one over the finish line and got it photographed today. Primed (painted) with Mr. Finishing Surfacer 1500. I liked the beautiful, even coverage when I had primed a car in the past and thought it might look cool as a finished paint job - jury is out on this one. Interior is Tamiya LP-5 Semi Gloss Black with AK Interactive Matte Aluminum. Wheels are Spiked Evil from Jay's Wheels, also painted Matte Aluminum. What I Learned from this Build 1. First time I made any significant modifications (at least for me) to a car body. I removed the side mouldings, door handles, side window pillars and badges. My hats off to guys and galls who achieve super-smooth results. There is a real art to sanding and priming, and sanding and priming... Also drilled a couple holes to add taillights from the spare parts box. After photographing the car, the exhaust tip looks kinda funny. 2. Mockups don't always resemble the final result. The front ride height is about where I planned, the rear was supposed to be about even with the front. On top of that, I probably should have moved the wheels inward to allow more space from the fenders. No way this driver will ever be able to steer the car. ? 3. Highly recommend an ultrasonic cleaner for cleaning the airbrush. Just used warm water and it cleaned up beautifully. ? That's it for now. Cheers 4
espo Posted February 3, 2023 Posted February 3, 2023 The body looks nice and smooth, and I like the hardtop look as well. Like the stance and the wheels.
Zippi Posted February 3, 2023 Posted February 3, 2023 Super nice looking Merc. That primer looks really nice and smooth. Looks like Hot Rod black to me. Nicely done.
SpikeSchumacher Posted February 3, 2023 Posted February 3, 2023 That's one tough looking ride ? Well done Harry! ?
Dragonhawk1066 Posted February 3, 2023 Posted February 3, 2023 Very nice work! What a smooth paint job, and cool looking wheels!
Street Rod Posted February 4, 2023 Posted February 4, 2023 Great looking Merc! Looks like it means business.
70 Sting Posted February 4, 2023 Author Posted February 4, 2023 On 2/3/2023 at 9:03 PM, espo said: The body looks nice and smooth, and I like the hardtop look as well. Like the stance and the wheels. Expand On 2/3/2023 at 9:13 PM, Zippi said: Super nice looking Merc. That primer looks really nice and smooth. Looks like Hot Rod black to me. Nicely done. Expand On 2/3/2023 at 9:49 PM, cobraman said: Darn cool and sinister looking. Expand On 2/3/2023 at 9:57 PM, SpikeSchumacher said: That's one tough looking ride ? Well done Harry! ? Expand On 2/3/2023 at 11:14 PM, Dragonhawk1066 said: Very nice work! What a smooth paint job, and cool looking wheels! Expand On 2/4/2023 at 3:40 AM, Street Rod said: Great looking Merc! Looks like it means business. Expand On 2/4/2023 at 12:06 PM, PappyD340 said: SWEET!! Expand On 2/4/2023 at 1:02 PM, ChrisR said: Very nice! Expand On 2/4/2023 at 2:13 PM, cheyenne93 said: What they said! ??? Expand Thanks for the kind comments folks. I didn’t put too much detail into this one… it was really about the paint and wheel combo. If you ever need a black primer, this one goes on super-smooth.
Paul Payne Posted February 4, 2023 Posted February 4, 2023 Sinister, kool, and probably fast! Good job! 1
Speedpro Posted February 4, 2023 Posted February 4, 2023 Really good looking merc! Your effort shows. Those wheels really set the car off. 1
Calb56 Posted February 4, 2023 Posted February 4, 2023 Black primer is one of my favorite looks. Love it. 1
Koellefornia Kid Posted February 4, 2023 Posted February 4, 2023 Looks great! Love the smooth and mean appearance! If anyone will do a remake of "Cobra", this shall be Cobretti's ride! 1
70 Sting Posted February 4, 2023 Author Posted February 4, 2023 On 2/4/2023 at 10:15 PM, Koellefornia Kid said: Looks great! Love the smooth and mean appearance! If anyone will do a remake of "Cobra", this shall be Cobretti's ride! Expand Ha, someone else remembers that movie. :^) Marion Cobretti
TooOld Posted February 6, 2023 Posted February 6, 2023 That is soooo cool , love the hot rod black primer look ! 1
happy grumpy Posted February 6, 2023 Posted February 6, 2023 This Merc looks mean and I love it. Super smooth body lines makes it even better. 1
ismaelg Posted February 6, 2023 Posted February 6, 2023 Sinister and cool at the same time. Love the wheels. 1
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