The 49 Mercury Thread (Because if you haven't built one yet, you should!)

[ewetwo]

Thank you David and Carl.

[dino246gt]

AMT's '49 Merc kit is a classic and every modeller should build or probably already has built one.

Revell kit is also great, but chopped and somewhat simplified, but I've built that one as well as the cool Woody Wagon from Revell.

Here's an old AMT glue bomb that I dis-assembled and re-did.

Cheers!

[David G.]

1 hour ago, dino246gt said:

AMT's '49 Merc kit is a classic and every modeller should build or probably already has built one.

Revell kit is also great, but chopped and somewhat simplified, but I've built that one as well as the cool Woody Wagon from Revell.

Here's an old AMT glue bomb that I dis-assembled and re-did.

Cheers!

 

That's an excellent photo montage of a top notch rescue!

A beautifully done Merc!

Thanks for posting it here Dennis!

David G.

[NOBLNG]

1 hour ago, dino246gt said:

AMT's '49 Merc kit is a classic and every modeller should build or probably already has built one.

Revell kit is also great, but chopped and somewhat simplified, but I've built that one as well as the cool Woody Wagon from Revell.

Here's an old AMT glue bomb that I dis-assembled and re-did.

Cheers!

Beautiful work Dennis!? I recently picked up a couple of these AMT kits. I can’t wait to finish a couple of current projects so I can start one.

[slusher]

Beautiful work on your Mercury!

[Lunajammer]

On 7/5/2024 at 8:18 AM, dino246gt said:

That color really seals the deal. Super smooth on the carpet flocking. What do you use for the door handle hubs?

[dino246gt]

20 hours ago, Lunajammer said:

That color really seals the deal. Super smooth on the carpet flocking. What do you use for the door handle hubs?

Here's how I made those interior handles and cranks. These are from bent guitar string, tiny round beads from Michael's and small wire insulation.

They're not good enough for open cars but in these old coupes, like the '49 Ford (last picture) and '49 Merc, '50 Olds and a few others, they're better than kit door card relief.

They go through the holes before any glue, I can position them from outside then super glue them also from outside, then cut off the excess, again from the outside.

I brush some Moltow on after.

 

Edited July 7, 2024 by dino246gt

[slusher]

1 hour ago, dino246gt said:

Here's how I made those interior handles and cranks. These are from bent guitar string, tiny round beads from Michael's and small wire insulation.

They're not good enough for open cars but in these old coupes, like the '49 Ford (last picture) and '49 Merc, '50 Olds and a few others, they're better than kit door card relief.

They go through the holes before any glue, I can position them from outside then super glue them also from outside, then cut off the excess, again from the outside.

I brush some Moltow on after.

 

How small are thos beeds, sir those look very realistic..

[Silvercreeker]

Tangerine Dream is done. This is a 1949 AMT Mercury Sedan.  Wanted to build a clean 60’s custom Leadsled.  Color is Testors Firey Orange over Gaia Shiny Brass with a Steel Apple fade.  The paint job was inspired from the Gene Winfield fade paint jobs of the 60’s.  Engine is the Flathead from the kit, with VCG Resins carbs, air cleaners, oil breather and headers.  Protech sparkplug boots, MAD distributor.  AMT classic whitewalls replaced the odd sized kit tires.  Door handles, trim and emblems were shaved and filled.  Trunk gaps were filled in and corners on hood were rounded.  All chrome was replaced with Revell Chrome, and trim is Bare Metal foil.  License Plates and dash are from Best Model Car Parts.  And lastly the Tiki shifter is a VCG Resins gem! 

[David G.]

On 7/7/2024 at 9:44 AM, dino246gt said:

Here's how I made those interior handles and cranks. These are from bent guitar string, tiny round beads from Michael's and small wire insulation.

They're not good enough for open cars but in these old coupes, like the '49 Ford (last picture) and '49 Merc, '50 Olds and a few others, they're better than kit door card relief.

They go through the holes before any glue, I can position them from outside then super glue them also from outside, then cut off the excess, again from the outside.

I brush some Moltow on after.

 

 

Holy cow, that's some crazy detail!

I'm going to have to try this sometime, thanks for sharing it.

David G.

[David G.]

1 hour ago, Silvercreeker said:

Tangerine Dream is done. This is a 1949 AMT Mercury Sedan.  Wanted to build a clean 60’s custom Leadsled.  Color is Testors Firey Orange over Gaia Shiny Brass with a Steel Apple fade.  The paint job was inspired from the Gene Winfield fade paint jobs of the 60’s.  Engine is the Flathead from the kit, with VCG Resins carbs, air cleaners, oil breather and headers.  Protech sparkplug boots, MAD distributor.  AMT classic whitewalls replaced the odd sized kit tires.  Door handles, trim and emblems were shaved and filled.  Trunk gaps were filled in and corners on hood were rounded.  All chrome was replaced with Revell Chrome, and trim is Bare Metal foil.  License Plates and dash are from Best Model Car Parts.  And lastly the Tiki shifter is a VCG Resins gem! 

 

Thanks for sharing your fabulous Mercury here Scott!

Such a great example of what can be done with this beautiful car.

David G.

[NOBLNG]

Beautiful work Scott.? I like everything about it.?

[1959scudetto]

Simple out-of-the-box build (about 40 yrs. ago) -  1983/84 built amt Mercury , bare metal foil added about 20 yrs. ago:

My first time Auto-lacquer spray-paint:

[lucky 130]

Just found thread, and as always, I'm amazed at all the great Mercs. The stock, mild customs, and most of the wild custom, if its a 49-51 mercs. I've seen "chopped" channeled frenched lowered and just about anything that can be done to a merc, but rarely have I seen a Merc, with the dip taken out of the door. That was one of the most popular things done to the sleds. Why is this

[David G.]

16 hours ago, 1959scudetto said:

Simple out-of-the-box build (about 40 yrs. ago) -  1983/84 built amt Mercury , bare metal foil added about 20 yrs. ago:

My first time Auto-lacquer spray-paint:

 

Even after 40 years it still looks great Helmut!

Thank you for posting it.

David G. 

[slusher]

On 8/20/2024 at 3:09 PM, 1959scudetto said:

Simple out-of-the-box build (about 40 yrs. ago) -  1983/84 built amt Mercury , bare metal foil added about 20 yrs. ago:

My first time Auto-lacquer spray-paint:

Beautiful model and color

[1959scudetto]

On 8/21/2024 at 2:45 PM, David G. said:

 

Even after 40 years it still looks great Helmut!

Thank you for posting it.

David G. 

Thanks, David !

[1959scudetto]

On 8/22/2024 at 7:16 AM, slusher said:

Beautiful model and color

Thanks, Carl !

[Silvercreeker]

The "Mer-low" is done. This is a 1949 Revell Mercury Chopped Sedan.  This was what was a typical 50’s custom Leadsled.  It was lowered 3” in front and back. Color is a Ford Merlot Burgundy, with 2k clear.  Engine is the 331 Cadillac from the kit, (which makes this a typical “Mercillac” from the era) with VCG Resins carbs, air cleaner.  Protech sparkplug wires, boots and wire dividers and an Iceman distributor and coil.  Iceman interior door handles and arm rests.  Valve stems are scratch built. Ken’s fuzzy fur carpet and dice and lastly Detail Masters speaker grills on the back dash.  All chrome was stripped and replaced with Revell Chrome, and trim is Bare Metal foil.  License Plates and dash are from Best Model Car Parts. Enjoy.

[Silvercreeker]

My last 2 builds. An AMT 49 Merc and a Revell 49 Merc. Wanted to build them back to back. Both were great to build. 

[NOBLNG]

1 hour ago, Silvercreeker said:

My last 2 builds. An AMT 49 Merc and a Revell 49 Merc. Wanted to build them back to back. Both were great to build. 

Fabulous looking pair of Mercs. Excellent engine detailing on the burgundy Revell.?

Edited September 18, 2024 by NOBLNG

[Silvercreeker]

28 minutes ago, NOBLNG said:

Fabulous looking pair of Mercs. Excellent engine detailing on the burgundy Revell.?

This the motor in the Tangerine Merc

[David G.]

Wow Scott! ? 

That is an incredibly impressive pair of Mercs!

The paint, finish and detail are impeccable on each one, real show-stoppers.

Thanks for posting them here.

David G.

 

[bh1701]

Here are some photos of my 49 Mercury Station Wagon. More information about the build can be found in my Under Glass posting.

Bart

 

 

Edited November 5, 2024 by bh1701
Added info

[David G.]

Thanks for sharing photos of your excellent '49 Mercury wagon here Bart. It's a fabulous looking build, especially the woodgrain detail.

David G.