And now … it’s!

[Bullybeef]

Time for something completely different from my bench. 
I’m going to make an attempt at Revells 2007 release of the 49 Mercury. Went into the crypt and dug around til I found this kit, bought on a whim a couple of years back. I’ve previously opened and made a start a while back but a damn bench squirrel popped up and I chased him down the 32 ford path. While I really dig the Mercillac concept I’m really not sure if I’ll use the kit engine or not.

So follow along on this new adventure for me and if you have comments, tips or tricks please let me know.  First hurdle I have to overcome is the fact that it has a full body so I’ll have to really step up my paint game. 

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[Andrew McD]

Hi Bill,

I built this one last year and found it to be a nice kit.  I'll be watching to see where you go with this onel

Have fun!

Andrew

[Rod666]

I love the Shoebox, what's the plan for the color?

[NOBLNG]

I’m along for the ride too Bil.? I recently built one, and I agree, it is a really nice kit.? The only part that doesn’t have real nice locating points is the sidepipes.

[Bullybeef]

  On 10/4/2024 at 4:57 PM, Andrew McD said:

Hi Bill,

I built this one last year and found it to be a nice kit.  I'll be watching to see where you go with this onel

Have fun!

Andrew

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Thank you Andrew

  On 10/4/2024 at 9:49 PM, NOBLNG said:

I’m along for the ride too Bil.? I recently built one, and I agree, it is a really nice kit.? The only part that doesn’t have real nice locating points is the sidepipes.

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Feel free to share any tips Greg. Well so far it’s pretty nice for fit and such, doing some cleanup of parting lines on the body( not a lot so far). I’ve been doing some looking around at finished ones here on the forum and the ole interwebs, think I have some ideas. 

[NOBLNG]

  On 10/4/2024 at 10:06 PM, Bullybeef said:

Thank you Andrew

Feel free to share any tips Greg. Well so far it’s pretty nice for fit and such, doing some cleanup of parting lines on the body( not a lot so far). I’ve been doing some looking around at finished ones here on the forum and the ole interwebs, think I have some ideas. 

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I didn’t do a dedicated build thread Bil, but put it in this community thread.

https://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/topic/188879-the-49-mercury-thread-because-if-you-havent-built-one-yet-you-should/

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[TopherMcGinnis]

This was one of the 1st cars I airbrushed. Its also the 1st one i polished on. It's a pretty easy kit to build. Another one that has endless possibilities. I got one of the Lazy Modeller flame masks and a scallop mask for a couple other kits in the stash.

[jaymcminn]

I built this shortly after the kit came out. It's honestly a fantastic kit. The nice thing about it being basically "shake and bake" is that you can concentrate on finishing and customizing without worrying much about the basics!

 

[Bullybeef]

  On 10/5/2024 at 1:21 AM, jaymcminn said:

I built this shortly after the kit came out. It's honestly a fantastic kit. The nice thing about it being basically "shake and bake" is that you can concentrate on finishing and customizing without worrying much about the basics!

 

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That’s a beauty Jay! 

[Bullybeef]

Ok I started with cleaning up the mold lines and seams on the body first? That consumed some time( I was also doing research on colours and engines) while the whole ohv caddy in a merc intrigues me I’m not a fan of it not being ford powered. 

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[Bullybeef]

First surgery, removing the battery from the engine bay, like I mean what customizer would leave that chunk of ugly in a clean engine bay? 

[Bullybeef]

After some parts box searching I have come up with an engine soloution! We will have a Ford/Mercury drivetrain after all. Found a spare engine in the leftover parts AMT 1960 Starliner kit I did a year or so back, so my Merc will be powered by an Early FE as they went into production cars in 1959. That’s puts in the 60’s era for a custom. So much for box stock hahahahha. The auto trans was pirated from the AMT 31 Willys with the big block cammer ford. I think it would represent a C6( please correct me if I have erred).

[customline]

The FE was available in '58, Bil. Ford had a 332 but there were other versions in Mercury and Edsel cars. I figured you would want a warmed-over flattie in your tail-dragger. ?

[Zippi]

Going to be a Great build.  I'll be watching.

[espo]

Like the FE engine idea. The cu. in. can be whatever you want it to be. If you have the 3 - 2 setup it might be a little more impressive as a cruiser engine. 

[Bullybeef]

  On 10/5/2024 at 2:45 PM, customline said:

The FE was available in '58, Bil. Ford had a 332 but there were other versions in Mercury and Edsel cars. I figured you would want a warmed-over flattie in your tail-dragger. ?

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The thought of a flathead had crossed my mind, but the FE was as a more era correct choice for this one. And I stand corrected on the year, the internet lied to me! 

[Bullybeef]

  On 10/5/2024 at 5:28 PM, espo said:

Like the FE engine idea. The cu. in. can be whatever you want it to be. If you have the 3 - 2 setup it might be a little more impressive as a cruiser engine. 

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Thanks David, I’ll just go with the small displacement as it will fit the early 60’s theme. 

[Bullybeef]

  On 10/5/2024 at 3:15 PM, Zippi said:

Going to be a Great build.  I'll be watching.

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Thanks Bob, I’ll try to make it not mediocre 

[customline]

  On 10/5/2024 at 6:51 PM, Bullybeef said:

The thought of a flathead had crossed my mind, but the FE was as a more era correct choice for this one. And I stand corrected on the year, the internet lied to me! 

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 That must be the misinformation they're always talking about. ?

[rv1963]

Nice start Bil, isn't that kit about 15 years to new for you, Lol.

[customline]

You might want to to find a pair of "Thunderbird" rocker covers for that engine which would likely be salvaged from a wrecked square bird.

Or...or maybe this would be cool ??

Wouldn't this raise an eyebrow?

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[Bullybeef]

  On 10/5/2024 at 10:14 PM, customline said:

 That must be the misinformation they're always talking about. ?

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Indeed, or maybe I just read it wrong

  On 10/5/2024 at 10:27 PM, customline said:

You might want to to find a pair of "Thunderbird" rocker covers for that engine which would likely be salvaged from a wrecked square bird.

Or...or maybe this would be cool ??

Wouldn't this raise an eyebrow?

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I don’t have any noisy chicken models in the stash. I’m gonna need some clarification on that yeller engine there Jim

[Bullybeef]

  On 10/5/2024 at 10:25 PM, rv1963 said:

Nice start Bil, isn't that kit about 15 years to new for you, Lol.

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Well Robert that’s kinda the whole premise of this. Lol. 

[Bullybeef]

First shot of primer to check the progress of the separation mark cleanup the rear along the trunk is the worst. Back to the sanding 

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[customline]

 

  On 10/5/2024 at 10:55 PM, Bullybeef said:

Indeed, or maybe I just read it wrong

I don’t have any noisy chicken models in the stash. I’m gonna need some clarification on that yeller engine there Jim

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That there is a genuine Edsel power plant.  If you prefer less flashy, maybe something out of a truck?