doomcrew Posted November 24, 2011 Share Posted November 24, 2011 time for another project. this time it's a resin bodied (jimmy flintstone) 1939 matranga merc. this will have an amt 40 ford coupe chassis, a flathead from the new 48 ford coupe kit, inc the front and rear ends and drum brakes. tyres will be from the revell 49 merc kit. first off, i had to cut open the bonnet. this wasn't going to be easy, as there is quite a bit of material to be removed from the ahem, firewall and inner wheel wells. i started to use my dremel with the saw wheel, and...............OUCH!! the saw snatched and caught the base of my thumb. after a ticking off and lots of finger wagging from my better half, i got on with the task and removed the bonnet along with the doors. these will open suicide style. the paint will be white base with crystal blue flip flop flake over the top. i have removed most of the original floor including the area with the moulded in exhaust pipe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Pugh Posted November 25, 2011 Share Posted November 25, 2011 Oh I'm watching for sure! This is right up my alley. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'08SEAL Posted November 25, 2011 Share Posted November 25, 2011 Cool you are doing a great job on this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonioseven Posted November 25, 2011 Share Posted November 25, 2011 Injuries aside, I look forward to seeing this come to fruition!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Most Posted November 25, 2011 Share Posted November 25, 2011 Sometimes you've got to bleed for your art- hopefully everything else will turn out well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terror Posted November 25, 2011 Share Posted November 25, 2011 Cool car, the blood just make it cooler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted November 25, 2011 Share Posted November 25, 2011 Interesting build and I keep watching. Be careful building. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rustybill1960 Posted November 25, 2011 Share Posted November 25, 2011 (edited) Another BEAUTY!! OH GOODIE ! ! ! I love it when You build Steve!!! Just love your work!! Great builds! Thank You for sharing Later Russ Edited November 25, 2011 by rustybill1960 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maltsr Posted November 26, 2011 Share Posted November 26, 2011 I'll be watching with interest Steve, having built one of these myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted November 26, 2011 Share Posted November 26, 2011 Great going, keep it going, please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
58 Impala Posted November 26, 2011 Share Posted November 26, 2011 I'll be watching this build also. I've always thought the Matranga Merc and Scrape are some of the best looking leadsleds ever built. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doomcrew Posted November 29, 2011 Author Share Posted November 29, 2011 thankfully my hand/thumb has healed and i have managed to work on the merc a bit more. next time i'll wear steel gauntlets. lol as you can see from the pics, i had to correct some gap issues with the bonnet and doors, and to do this i glued strips of plastic to the areas concerned. after drying and the application of body filler, i sanded the areas, checking the gaps as i went. the firewall and the inner wheel arches have been put in and i now have to work out the door hinges, as i have to consider the thickness of the resin. steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted November 29, 2011 Share Posted November 29, 2011 Steve, what color (s) are you thinking of painting this one in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doomcrew Posted December 3, 2011 Author Share Posted December 3, 2011 well i have the hinges sorted, and fingers crossed they should work as i have tested them plenty of times. i have also decided on tunneled rear bullet lights, so it was out with my dremel again, being careful in not carving anything into my hand again, (note the fresh scar on my hand). paint will be white with a pearl flip flop metalflake (blue to purple). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Pugh Posted December 3, 2011 Share Posted December 3, 2011 Nice work there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walt francis Posted December 3, 2011 Share Posted December 3, 2011 Your doing a killer job so keep it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CEKPETHO BCE Posted December 4, 2011 Share Posted December 4, 2011 Revell should really release a 39/40 Merc coupe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeMc Posted December 4, 2011 Share Posted December 4, 2011 Everything I wanted in the 49 Merc... WAIT...the new 48 ford... This one has it!!!!! :wub: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doomcrew Posted December 7, 2011 Author Share Posted December 7, 2011 made some more progress on the merc. this is the mock up ride height, i dont know if i can get it any lower as the suspension travel will be at a minimum as will the tyre clearance. the chassis has been given new floor panels and the bumper brackets will be lengthened. these are the magnets that will be used for the doors and bonnet, and you can see the holes already drilled for them. the 48 ford radiator was cut down to clear the bonnet and the engine mounts were extended. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stulee11 Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 thats looking wicked . i cant wait to see that colour on her it sounds sick . keep up the brill work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 Same here, Stuart. I can' wait to see the paint go on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaymcminn Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 Great work on that Flintstone body- those aren't always the easiest to work with. Can't wait to see paint on her! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doomcrew Posted December 11, 2011 Author Share Posted December 11, 2011 started doing the interior panels and decided on tuck n roll but haven't decided on what type of seats to use in the front, bench or seperate. the interior tub is scratchbuilt from sheet stock with half rounds used for the tuck n roll. the body is now in first stage primer, ready to be sanded back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doomcrew Posted December 15, 2011 Author Share Posted December 15, 2011 some more updates, and got a chance to use my new airbrush. i put a gloss black base coat on the front and rear axles, and on the front and rear interior window frames. the black will be the base for alclad chrome. i used matt white for the panels and the slightly modified 53 studebaker seats. i will rub the surface of the paint to simulate vinyl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draggon Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 Im waiting for the pearly goodness.................... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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