MrObsessive Posted April 6, 2010 Posted April 6, 2010 Finally after many ups and downs with life, work, and just hassles in general, I'm calling this one done! Fotki seems to be on the fritz at the moment so these are coming from my Photobucket account. I thank you guys for all the nice words and compliments along the way.............hopefully the next one won't take quite this long, but I've learned a few things myself while I was building this. I'm not quite that happy with the fit of the trunk, but I have to remember that this was a "tutorial" model and not one of my superdetailed ones. If I were doing this as a regular build, I would have made my own trunk hinges and tightened up the trunk lid itself a bit more to close the gaps. Enjoy the pics, and comments welcome! Now I do have a couple sneak peek views of the next one I'll be working on--------------if you can guess what it is, give yourself 10 points for the day! ;)
1955chevy Posted April 6, 2010 Posted April 6, 2010 WOW! I love all your builds and I love the old Mercs
Porky Posted April 6, 2010 Posted April 6, 2010 Hey Bill, The Merc looks very good, Thanks for takin' the time to walk us through this build.
RodBurNeR Posted April 6, 2010 Posted April 6, 2010 very nice work Bill! I enjoyed watching the progress.
crazyjim Posted April 6, 2010 Posted April 6, 2010 Looks great Bill and thanks for sharing your expertise. The new one looks about like a 1967 Buick Skylark.
MrObsessive Posted April 6, 2010 Author Posted April 6, 2010 The new one looks about like a 1967 Buick Skylark. Thanks Jim! You're close, but not quite there!
Dr. Cranky Posted April 6, 2010 Posted April 6, 2010 Nice, clean build, Bill. It was great fun watching you build.
Harry P. Posted April 6, 2010 Posted April 6, 2010 Maybe it's just me... but it sure is nice to see a stock Mercury for a change!
Peter Lombardo Posted April 6, 2010 Posted April 6, 2010 As usual, you did a great job on an old and somewhat tired kit. Good to see you getting back into the swing again. I'm looking forward to your next build. Are you getting over to NNL East this year? You have been "tardy" lately.
randx0 Posted April 6, 2010 Posted April 6, 2010 Thank you Bill ,excellent tutorial.your hand makes it look like a 1/32 mercury .
Chuck Most Posted April 6, 2010 Posted April 6, 2010 Maybe it's just me... but it sure is nice to see a stock Mercury for a change! Nope, it's not just you, Harry- I'm glad to see one as well, especially one this nice! Bill- what scale is that kit? Judging from the size of your hand I'm guessing 1:43!
MrObsessive Posted April 6, 2010 Author Posted April 6, 2010 Bill, it looks to me like a 64 Olds 442. Ding! Ding! Ding! George give yourself 10 points for the day! Yes, it's from P&P Resins and it's next on my table. Right now I'm cleaning up the body slightly and doing some minor body work. Then I'll start on the engine using the AMT '66 Olds kit as a donor. Stay tuned............it'll be in its own thread down the road.
MrObsessive Posted April 6, 2010 Author Posted April 6, 2010 Bill- what scale is that kit? Judging from the size of your hand I'm guessing 1:43!
Tumbler75 Posted April 6, 2010 Posted April 6, 2010 It's totally awesome to see a stock Merc! Bill you did an excellent job on it and making it a Tutorial build sure has made me think and learn a thing or two that I always miss along the way. I agree on the fit of the rear lid along with a few other things as I've built and rebuilt several. The hinges don't help as on some I've noticed do push it up higher around the Tulip Panel. Great work!! Keep 'em comin'!
Harold Posted April 6, 2010 Posted April 6, 2010 Great work, Bill . I enjoyed the tutorial that went with it (I learned a bit from that- thanks). And to echo Harry, it sure is nice to see a stock '49 (though I'm not sure of the Ford Blue for the engine).
oldscool Posted April 6, 2010 Posted April 6, 2010 That is a beautiful model Bill and I too have been following this one from the beginning. As for the trunk; I have never seen one of these kits built that had a good fitting trunk so it's not just you. I learned a couple of things from this tutorial as well and am inching my way toward your level of skill. oldscool
Tony T Posted April 6, 2010 Posted April 6, 2010 Thanks for taking us along for the ride on this one, Bill. Very much appreciated! I learned several tricks and tips that will serve me a long time. Thank you.
MrObsessive Posted April 6, 2010 Author Posted April 6, 2010 Great work, Bill . I enjoyed the tutorial that went with it (I learned a bit from that- thanks). And to echo Harry, it sure is nice to see a stock '49 (though I'm not sure of the Ford Blue for the engine). I wasn't quite sure about the blue also Harold after it was painted...............but since this one won't be a show goer, it's no big deal. My idea mainly was to show how Future can help as a barrier, to hide those annoying "splits" down the middle when the whole block and oil pan are molded that way. Here's a pic I used from a car that was on eBay a while back............it looked blue on my monitor, but then I don't see as well as I used to! Of course as old as this car was, it could have been rebuilt years ago, or could have been a replacement. Thanks fellas for all the nice words..............I'm glad I was able to help by giving some ideas to help in your next build!
rustybill1960 Posted April 6, 2010 Posted April 6, 2010 Hey Bill As always a super fine build and "class!" Thank You for sharing If I can get an answer from you, I have a two part question to ask? Your BMF looks super! What is your technique for laying down should super smooth BMF? Was it a fresh sheet that you used? How long do you keep a sheet before it is deemed to old for proper use? Okay it was three.... Thank You Later Russ
MrObsessive Posted April 6, 2010 Author Posted April 6, 2010 Hey Bill As always a super fine build and "class!" Thank You for sharing If I can get an answer from you, I have a two part question to ask? Your BMF looks super! What is your technique for laying down should super smooth BMF? Was it a fresh sheet that you used? How long do you keep a sheet before it is deemed to old for proper use? Okay it was three.... Thank You Later Russ Thanks Russ! In answer to your questions.............One should always rub out their trim before putting down any BMF with the polishing cloths. I've seen nice builds that are somewhat marred by BMF that is craggy and bumpy in appearance and takes away from a decent look. The sheet I used was about a year old.............I got the sheet when the first "New and Improved" ones made their debut. If the sheet is getting fissures and whatnot, it's best to get rid of it as it'll constantly tear each time you try to apply it. There has since been another "New and Improved" version of BMF since I started building this, but I haven't tried it yet. I hear good things about it though. BMF'ing takes practice..............one just has to get proficient with using a new Exacto blade without pressing too hard, and sometimes making a "trough" when there is no defined edge to cut your BMF. Hope this helps!
Guest 85Biarittz Posted April 7, 2010 Posted April 7, 2010 Real nice build. Thanks for the tutorial and tips.
cruz Posted April 7, 2010 Posted April 7, 2010 Looks awesome and what I like most is that is a stock Merc!! Thanks for sharing my friend, we all here learned a lot from that tutorial!! What I like most is that there is another Oldmobile to hit the workbench soon and coming from you, it will be a treat!!
Duntov Posted April 7, 2010 Posted April 7, 2010 Hey Bill: Nice Merc!!!! I really like the wole package....it just really holds together really well!!!! Like the 64 442 as well............... Regards Bill (Duntov)
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