NOBLNG Posted April 15 Share Posted April 15 This was such a nice kit to build.! Everything fits nice and has good locating points…except for the sidepipes.🥴 I was beginning to destroy the paint on the rockers by attempting to attach them with CA. I may try again with some epoxy? The bottom half is painted with Testors Blazing Black, and the top half is nail polish, separated by a custom .030” half round molding. All topped with Mr.Hobby clear. The Ford hubcaps and beauty rings are from the Revell ‘32 Deuce. Thanks for lookin’ !🙂 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Payne Posted April 15 Share Posted April 15 Serious nice build. The two tone paint is outstanding! Is that chrome pen or BMF separating the colors? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOBLNG Posted April 15 Author Share Posted April 15 Just now, Paul Payne said: Serious nice build. The two tone paint is outstanding! Is that chrome pen or BMF separating the colors? Thanks Paul! It is foiled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happy grumpy Posted April 15 Share Posted April 15 This color combo is awesome. Beautiful paint job. You did a really superb job on the old merc. 😎👍 x2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted April 15 Share Posted April 15 Like the way you did your two-tone colors and adding the chrome trim. Clean looking interior and engine detailing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobss396 Posted April 15 Share Posted April 15 Very good! I have a stalled one I have to get back to. On side pipes, I make up "J" hooks and attach them to the inside of the body or the chassis. I use .010" thick aluminum flashing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karbuildr Posted April 15 Share Posted April 15 Very well done lead sled, good choice of colors for the two tone paint scheme. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1hobby1 Posted April 15 Share Posted April 15 Great build! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted April 15 Share Posted April 15 Very nice! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOBLNG Posted April 16 Author Share Posted April 16 Thanks for the kind remarks guys! I bought this kit shortly after getting back into the hobby and it was real low priority for me, until I came across the community build thread. Thanks for tempting me David G!🙂 I just might get me another one now.🤔 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JollySipper Posted April 16 Share Posted April 16 This looks really good with the nice, slick paint! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted April 16 Share Posted April 16 Gorgeous Mercury Greg!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted April 16 Share Posted April 16 Great looking 49 Merc Greg. Good looking color combo. I've built the AMT kit but not the Revell. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ncbuckeye67 Posted April 16 Share Posted April 16 That is an amazing build! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David G. Posted April 16 Share Posted April 16 Beautiful color combination and paint, clean and tight build, and a great stance. It's everything a custom Mercury should be! If you still plan on attaching the side pipes you may wish to consider using some PVA canopy glue. I find myself using it in such instances as the one you described. It works well for attaching light-weight nonstructural parts. And it does so without much chance of marring the paint finish. It takes longer to cure but holds fast once it does. David G. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spencer1984 Posted April 16 Share Posted April 16 That's a great looking Merc, nice job! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Payne Posted April 16 Share Posted April 16 I use clear gloss cote for attaching small exterior parts- just need to support them long enough for the lacquer to tack up. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulbo Posted April 17 Share Posted April 17 Cool Hot Rod👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yeah Nah Posted April 17 Share Posted April 17 Beautiful job Greg. Super neat work with the BMF separating the colours! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XYHARRY Posted April 17 Share Posted April 17 Very nice sled there Greg, the Revell kit is a good one. Using the half round for trim is what I have done on a couple of my builds, it looks great. Great colour combo on yours and the wheels give it that old school touch. Well done. Cheers, David. 😎👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew McD Posted April 17 Share Posted April 17 I built this one and agree that it’s a really nice kit. I really like your custom 1/2 round molding! Terrific looking paint and color combination 👍. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thatz4u Posted April 17 Share Posted April 17 nice old school Merc, well done.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOBLNG Posted April 17 Author Share Posted April 17 Thanks for all the compliments everyone! I see now why these cars, and this kit in particular, are so popular. As David said in the community build thread…if you haven’t built one yet, you should.😎 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
70 Sting Posted April 18 Share Posted April 18 That’s really sweet. 😎 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted April 18 Share Posted April 18 Very nice!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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