49 Mercury panel

[Modlbldr]

I built this for a build-off on a FB site. 

Started with the Revell Woody wagon and filled in the rear side windows. Airbrushed it with a base of yellow nail polish, topped with a pearl yellow nail polish. The wood is Krylon Matte Coffee Bean and kit wood decals. I then cleared with airbrushed clear nail polish.

I lowered the suspension about 1/8 inch and frenched the headlughts using aluminum tubing. Interior is Krylon Warm Caramel with Krylon Matte Coffee Bean misted over it. The seats were covered with Riesen candy wrappers glued on with wood glue for a worn leather look.

The engine is box stock except for plug wires. I swapped the grill, bumpers and Caddy wheel covers from the Revell 49 Mercury sedan kit.

Hope you like it.

Later-

[espo]

Beautiful looking paint and wood finishes along with the custom grill, headlights and grill. Like the seats and interior detailing. Great looking chassis. 

[PappyD340]

Looks fantastic, well done!

[ncbuckeye67]

That looks amazing! Very clean and nicely detailed.

[NOBLNG]

Super clean looking panel there Tom. Beautiful work all around. I particularly like your leather work on the interior.👍😎

[stavanzer]

Awesome Build! Your SD conversion really makes the Kit stand out. The Yellow is perfect for this build.

 

Good Show.

[Earl Marischal]

That’s a beautiful piece of work!

 steve 

[ChrisR]

Very nice!

[slusher]

Looks fantastic, Mr Tom!

[ybsluos]

Tom very clever use of the candy wrappers!   Nice smooth bodywork and paint too.  A stunner for sure. -Mark

[Zippi]

That turned out really nice looking Tom.  Lot of mighty fine detail work going on.  Nicely done.

[STU111]

This looks so cool! Beautifully executed and I love the idea of sweets wrappers used to mimic old patina leather. Awesome. 👍🏻

[Modlbldr]

Thanks everyone! It was a quick, fun build.

Later-