SpikeSchumacher Posted January 24, 2012 Posted January 24, 2012 Been lurking here a long time. This is my first post & hopefully not my last. This is the Revell '49 Merc. I am going for a retro/modern look. Plan is to paint it a Root Beer metallic brown with the "chrome" parts stripped & painted in a matte aluminum to match the wheels (Dodge Copperhead kit). Engine is from the '41 Ford Woody kit by AMT. May still change the wheels, not sure yet. Mathias Monterey, California
Psychographic Posted January 24, 2012 Posted January 24, 2012 I really like the modern wheels on it. Your off to a great start.
Dr. Cranky Posted January 24, 2012 Posted January 24, 2012 Another great Merc in the works, love it! That engine is looking perfect in there.
mannyclub Posted January 24, 2012 Posted January 24, 2012 I like the looks of it, the wheels make it stand out too. Cool engine so far, nice work.. Manny
SpikeSchumacher Posted January 27, 2012 Author Posted January 27, 2012 Need some detailing ideas for the motor. Anybody have any built/detailed pics of this particular motor? Definitely will be adding plug wires, maybe some fuel lines, etc. Thanks, Mathias
Rob McKee Posted January 27, 2012 Posted January 27, 2012 Nice start to the 49 Merc. Looking forward to seeing this one progress. I like the choice of color, very origional and different.
SpikeSchumacher Posted January 29, 2012 Author Posted January 29, 2012 http://i42.photobuck...er/100_9265.jpg So... body is in color (Testors Root Beer) bumpers & grille are painted Alclad dark aluminum, as are the wheels. Started painting & detailing the flathead. Will be adding plug wires & possibly some fuel lines to dress it up. Next up will be final prep & paint of the chassis & interior. While prepping parts for paint I noticed my kit came without a dash (Doh!), already contacted Revell for a replacement part. More to come... Mathias
Jantrix Posted January 29, 2012 Posted January 29, 2012 I really like where your going here. Keep it up.
SpikeSchumacher Posted January 29, 2012 Author Posted January 29, 2012 Couple more teaser pics with the wheels on. May have to see how the rear ride height is with the interior tub in place, don't want it to be a tail-dragger.... Will be spraying the clear coat today also.
Sixx Posted January 30, 2012 Posted January 30, 2012 Did that wild intake come in that woody kit? That's cool man!!
SpikeSchumacher Posted January 31, 2012 Author Posted January 31, 2012 Engine installed in the bay & detailed, chassis complete. Now on to the interior! And yes, the engine came from the AMT '41 Ford Woody kit.
SpikeSchumacher Posted February 12, 2012 Author Posted February 12, 2012 A few updated pics as I wrap things up. Thanks for looking, Mathias Monterey, California
Dr. Cranky Posted February 13, 2012 Posted February 13, 2012 Love it, great job on that engine. The color is very nice too.
SpikeSchumacher Posted February 13, 2012 Author Posted February 13, 2012 Thanks for the kind words! Mathias
Terror Posted February 13, 2012 Posted February 13, 2012 I love that woody engine in there .cool car also.
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